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SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. The cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft, dry cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your BDP 1 has been designed for use with 110–240-volt AC current, and the plug is specifically designed for 120-volt applications. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which the plug is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 5 6 7 8 10 11 13 15 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 19 ` 20 20 20 21 23 23 24 26 27 29 32 32 SAFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION FEATURES MEDIA COMPATIBILITY FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS MESSAGE DISPLAY REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INSTALLATION INITIAL SETUP Step One – Turn On the BDP 1 Step Two – Display the Setup Menu Step Three – Language Setup Step Four – Display Setup Step Five – Audio Setup Step Six – System Setup Step Seven – Network Setup OPERATION Turning On the BDP 1 Playback Basi
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FEATURES Audio/Video Outputs • Analog Audio: Left and Right channels • Digital Audio: coaxial and optical (S/P-DIF) • Digital Audio/Video: HDMI (V.1.3a with x.v.Color), Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and PCM up to 7.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY Disc Formats Supported by This Player The BDP 1 can play the following types of prerecorded discs: ReWritable ReWritable The BDP 1 will also play most recordable discs, but complete playback compatibility cannot be guaranteed, due to the wide variation in recorders and blank discs. Round 3" (8cm) or 5" (12cm) discs may be used. Do not use odd-shaped, noncircular discs.
Open/ Close Play / Pause Stop Resolution Skip/ Reverse Video Output Resolution Skip/Step Forward Message Display Remote IR Sensor USB Port NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Power Indicator: Turns amber when the BDP 1 is plugged in and the rear-panel Master Power Switch is turned on, indicating that the BDP 1 is in Standby mode and may be turned on using either the front-panel or remote Power switch. Turns white when the BDP 1 is turned on. Power: Press to turn on the BDP 1, when it is connected to an AC power source and the rear-panel Master Power Switch is on. Disc Drawer: Holds the discs to be played. Carefully seat all discs in the recess in the tray.
MESSAGE DISPLAY Disc Type CD BDVD USB USB TITLE TRACK CHAP Network LAN HOUR Parental Lock Repeat REP MIN 1A-BALL Playback Mode SEC 480ip 720p 1080ip Video Output Resolution Title Track/Chapter Time NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. Disc Type: Indicates the current disc as BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or CD.
Optical Digital Audio Output Component Video Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output Network Jack HDMI Output Fan Vents AC Power Input ON OFF Master Power Switch NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the front-panel Remote IR sensor is blocked, connect the IR Output of your receiver/processor or an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack. The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible product for remote control through the BDP 1. When several devices are used, connect them in “daisy chain” fashion.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens Open/Close Power On Dimmer Disc Menu Return OK Previous Search Reverse Play Setup Power Off Status Pop-up/Title Menu Find Navigation Next/Step Search/Slow Forward Stop Pause Soft Keys Repeat A-B Repeat Numeric Keys Subtitle Audio Angle PIP PIP Audio Backlight Clear NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens: When buttons are pressed on the remote, infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing toward the BDP 1. Power On: Press to turn on the BDP 1 when it is in the Standby mode. Power Off: Press to turn off the BDP 1, placing it in the Standby mode. Open/Close: Press to open or close the disc drawer. Dimmer: Press to change the front-panel display to half- or fullbrightness, or to turn it off.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTE: All components, including the BDP 1, should be turned off and unplugged from AC power before beginning installation. Do not plug any components back in until after all connections are completed. to the receiver, make an analog connection for recording, multizone systems or as a backup. See Figure 4.
INSTALLATION Figure 6 – Remote IR Input and Output Step Six – Network Connection Connect the Network Jack to a router or Ethernet-compatible controller. See Figure 7. The network connection is used for BD-Live discs to access the Internet for updates to the disc content and special features. A USB drive with at least 1GB capacity is required for BD-Live functionality. Select the “Storage” option in the USB Function Select menu.
INITIAL SETUP Step One – Turn On the BDP 1 IMPORTANT NOTE: When the HDMI Output is used, turn on the system components in this order: the video display (TV) first, any receiver or processor, and the BDP 1 last. Turn on the Master Power Switch, placing the BDP 1 in Standby mode. See Figure 10. OK Button to select it, then use the ⁄/ ¤/ ‹ / › Buttons to navigate to the next setting. The Audio and Disc menu settings offer an Auto setting, in addition to several specific languages.
INITIAL SETUP Screen Saver: Turn this setting on to prevent permanent “burn-in” damage to a plasma or CRT video display when the same still image is left on screen for more than a minute or two. This can happen when a video disc is paused, a JPEG file is left on screen or when a menu is left on screen. has no effect. If the BDP 1 is connected via the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio Output to a surround receiver that is capable of processing highbitrate audio, change this setting to “96kHz”.
INITIAL SETUP Clear BD-Live Memory: Erases BD-Live bookmarks (which allow discs to resume play after being paused) and any content downloaded from the Internet. Software Version: This item is informational only. Reset Settings: Select to clear all user settings and return the BDP 1 to its factory defaults. When you have finished, use the ⁄/ ¤/ ‹ / › Buttons to navigate to another Setup menu, or press the Setup or Clear Button to clear the menus from view.
OPERATION Turning On the BDP 1 Press the front-panel Power Button or remote Power On Button to turn on the BDP 1 when the Power Indicator is amber. The Power Indicator will turn white. As explained in the note at the beginning of the Initial Setup section, the BDP 1 may take up to a minute before it is ready for playback. If the unit is left turned on but with no activity, the BDP 1 will automatically power off after 25 minutes.
OPERATION If a disc is already in the drawer when the unit is turned on and the Auto Play setting is on, it will begin playing. If the disc was stopped using the Resume function and the unit was not turned off, playback will begin from the point where it was stopped. If the disc was stopped by pressing the Stop Button twice, the disc will begin playing from its beginning. If the unit is turned off, the disc will begin playing from the beginning, unless it is a BD disc that offers Resume functionality.
OPERATION BD and DVD Menus BD and DVD playback is simple. Load the disc, and it will begin playing automatically if the Auto Play setting is on, or select “Disc” from the Media Launcher menu. Allow at least one minute for the BDP 1 to identify the disc and load its contents into memory before playback begins. You may skip the introductory promotional materials by pressing the Disc Menu Button to skip to the disc’s main menu.
OPERATION Subtitles Many discs contain one or more subtitle languages. The default subtitles language is set in the Disc Setup menu, but you may also turn the subtitles on or off, or change the language during playback. To change the subtitle language or turn the subtitles on or off, press the Subtitle Button while the disc is playing. The current Subtitle will appear at the top of the screen. Each press of the Subtitle Button will change the current language, or turn subtitling off.
OPERATION Programming a Playlist You may program a playlist consisting of only a single audio track, or of all folders on the media, or anything in between. • File level: If you have opened all folders and are viewing the individual files, press the Disc Menu Button to display the popup menu. Highlight the “Playlist” option, and press the › Button to continue. A new dropdown menu will appear. Choose “Add to Playlist”, and another dropdown menu will appear.
OPERATION • Rotate image: Select it for viewing by highlighting the file and pressing the OK Button. The image may be rotated only while it is being viewed. Press the Disc Menu Button and select the “Rotate” option. Press the › Button, then select “Right” to rotate the image clockwise by 90º, or “Left” to rotate it counterclockwise by 90º. Each time the Rotate command is repeated, the image will rotate an additional 90º.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Unit does not turn on CAUSE • No AC power SOLUTION • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet. • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled. • Make sure Master Power Switch on rear panel is turned on. Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries and insert with correct polarity. remote commands • Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain front-panel sensor is in line of sight of remote or connect an optional remote sensor.
GLOSSARY Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width of a video image in relation to its height. A conventional video screen is four units wide for every three units of height, making it almost square. Wide-aspect ratio video displays are 16 units wide for every nine units of height, more like the screen in a movie theater.
GLOSSARY WMA Files: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio compression format developed by the Microsoft Corporation for use with its Windows Media Player. WMA files may be created with greater compression than MP3 without sacrificing audio quality so that even more songs may be recorded on a disc. There have been a number of versions of Windows Media, and the BDP 1 is compatible only with files that end in the “wma” extension and that were recorded using the Windows Media Series 9 encoding, up to 320kbps.
APPENDIX Table A1 – Language Setup Menu Setting Player Menus Audio Subtitle Disc Menus Default English Auto None Auto Your Settings Table A2 – Display Setup Menu Setting Aspect Ratio Resolution Color Space Film Mode Screen Saver Default 16:9 Full HDMI Auto x.v.Color Off On Your Settings Table A3 – Audio Setup Menu Setting Digital Output PCM Downsampling Dynamic Range Ctrl Default PCM 7.
APPENDIX Table A6 – Audio Output Formats Audio Output Format Program Audio Format Dolby Digital (5.1-Channel, 48kHz) Digital Output Setting Bitstream Native DTS Transcoded PCM 7.1 PCM Stereo Dolby Digital Plus (7.1-Channel, Bitstream Native 48kHz) DTS Transcoded PCM 7.1 PCM Stereo Dolby TrueHD (7.1-Channel, Bitstream Native 48/96kHz) DTS Transcoded PCM 7.1 PCM Stereo DTS-HD (7.1-Channel, 48/96kHz) Bitstream Native DTS Transcoded PCM 7.1 PCM Stereo DTS (5.
APPENDIX Table A7 – Audio Content Availability for Blu-ray Disc Media Audio Format Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS LPCM Bitstream Native Primary Audio (Main Feature) only Digital Output Setting DTS Transcoded PCM 7.1 PCM Stereo Mixed (Main Features; Secondary content, e.g.
BDP 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Applicable Disc: Disc Formats: Region Code: Analog Audio Output: 5" (12cm) or 3" (8cm) BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, standardconforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW or MP3 discs BD-Video disc with Code A or Open Region DVD-Video disc with Code 1 or 0 only 2V RMS (1kHz, 0dB) Frequency Response: DVD (Linear PCM): 2Hz – 22kHz +0/–0.5dB (48kHz sampling) 2Hz – 44kHz +0/–1.5dB (96kHz sampling) 2Hz – 88kHz +0/–0.
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