OWNER’S MANUAL 3D / 2D Blu-ray DiscTM DVD HOME CINEMA SYSTEM Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
Getting Started 3 Safety Information CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Getting Started This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. 1 Getting Started Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points.
Getting Started Notes on Copyrights yy Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are additionally used as content protection systems for BD format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center. yy Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 26 28 28 29 29 30 31 – [DISPLAY] Menu – [LANGUAGE] Menu – [AUDIO] Menu – [LOCK] Menu – [NETWORK] Menu – [OTHERS] Menu Sound Effect 4 Operating 32 32 32 32 33 33 34 35 General Playback – Using [HOME] menu – Playing a Disc – Playing a file on a disc/USB device – Playing Blu-ray 3D disc – Enjoying BD-LiveTM – Playing a file on a network server – Basic operations for video and audio content – Basic operations for photo content – Using the disc menu – Resume playback
Table of Contents 45 45 45 45 45 45 46 – Listening to the radio – Presetting the Radio Stations – Deleting all the saved stations – Deleting a saved station – Improving poor FM reception – See information about a radio station Enjoying the NetCast™ Entertainment Access 5 Troubleshooting 47 47 48 48 49 49 49 Troubleshooting – General – Network – Picture – Sound – Customer Support – Open source software notice 7 1 2 3 4 6 Appendix 50 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up
Getting Started Introduction 1 Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual Getting Started Media/Term Logo Symbol e Description yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. yy “Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs yy BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. Blu-ray y, u, i r DVD-ROM yy BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files. yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.
Getting Started ,,Note yy Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable. yy BD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.
Getting Started File compatibility Movie files 1 Getting Started File Location Disc, USB DLNA File Extension “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free) Codec Format Audio Format Subtitle “DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4. xx”, “DIVX5.xx”, “XVID”, “DIVX6.xx” (Standard playback only), H.264/ MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG1 SS, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS “Dolby Digital”, “DTS”, “MP3”, “WMA”, “AAC”, “AC3” SubRip (.srt/.txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.
Getting Started ,,Note yy The file name is limited to 180 characters. yy A “avi” file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec” is not supported. yy File compatibility may differ depending on the server. yy Because the compatibility on DLNA server are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials) environment, file requirements and playback functions may differ depending on media servers. yy The file requirements on page 10 are not always compatible.
Getting Started About DLNA 1 This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player that can display and play movie, photo and music content from your DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics). Getting Started The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through your home network.
Getting Started 13 Remote control • • • • • • c • • • • • • RADIO&INPUT (P): Changes input mode. SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound level of desired speaker. MARKER: Marks any point during playback. SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound effect mode. 1 (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF. B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray. SEARCH: Displays or exits the search menu. INFO/DISPLAY (m): Displays or exits On-Screen Display. HOME (n): Displays or exits the [Home Menu].
Getting Started Front panel 1 Getting Started a 1/' (POWER) Button b R (OPEN/CLOSE) T (PLAY/PAUSE) I (STOP) Y/U (SKIP) FUNC. (Function) Changes the input source or function. c PORT.
Getting Started 15 Rear panel 1 Getting Started a Speakers connectors e AUX (R/L) IN/VIDEO OUT b Cooling Fan f HDMI OUT (Type A, HDMI™ Connector) Connect to TV with HDMI inputs.
Connecting Assembling the speaker stand to the speaker 2 Before connecting the speakers, assemble the speakers. Please check the items for assembling the speakers. Connecting Preparation Speaker Stand Attach the speakers to the speaker stands by rotating the screws.
C A G F A A Speaker Connection Attaching the speakers to the player D Connect the wires hooked up to the speaker to the unit. -- To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic finger pad to open the connection terminals on the unit. Insert the wire and release the finger pad. A Connecting 17 Positioning the system E A The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the illustrations Ain these instructions differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
Connecting Connecting to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. yy HDMI connection (page 18) yy Video connection (page 19) HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMITM Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Connecting ,,Note yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the player, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output. yy When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 19.) Video Connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the video in jack on the TV using a video cable. You can hear the sound through the system’s speakers.
Connecting 4. Use W/S to select the [Resolution] option then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level. Antenna connection Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the radio. 2 Connecting 5. Use W/S to select the desired resolution then press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection. ,,Note Rear of the unit yy If your TV does not accept the resolution you have set on the player, you can set resolution to 576p as follows: 1. Press B to open the disc tray. 2. Press Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
Connecting Connections with external device AUX Connection You can enjoy the sound of your component with the analogue audio output jacks from the speakers of the system. OPTICAL IN Connection You can enjoy the sound of your component with the digital optical connection from the speakers of the system. Connect the optical output jack of your component into the OPTICAL IN jacks on the unit. And then select the [OPTICAL IN] option by pressing RADIO&INPUT(P) and ENTER (b) Or press OPTICAL to select directly.
Connecting Connecting to your Home Network 2 This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, BD-Live interactivity and streaming services. Connecting Wired network connection Using a wired network provides the best performance, because the attached devices connect directly to the network and are not subject to radio frequency interference.
Connecting 23 Wired Network Setup If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN) via wired connection, this player will automatically be allocated an IP address. After making the physical connection, a small number of home networks may require the player’s network setting to be adjusted. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow. connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER (b) to complete the network connection. 6.
Connecting be possible due to certain restrictions set by the Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your broadband Internet connection. yy Any fees charged by an ISP including, without limitation, connection charges are your responsibility. 2 Connecting yy A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required for wired connection to this player. If your internet service does not allow for such a connection, you will not be able to connect the player.
Connecting 25 ,,Note yy This player supports USB flash drive/ external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-Live and Audio CD recording, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported. Use the USB flash drive/ external HDD formatted in either FAT16 or FAT32 when using BD-Live and Audio CD recording. yy This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB device. yy Do not extract the USB device during operation (play, etc.).
System Setting Settings [DISPLAY] Menu TV Aspect Ratio Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. 1. Press HOME (n). Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [4:3 Letter Box] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. [4:3 Pan Scan] 3 System Setting 2. Use A/D to select the [Setup] and press ENTER (b). The [Setup] menu appears.
Resolution HDMI Color Setting Sets the output resolution HDMI video signal. Refer to page 19 for details about the resolution setting. Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your display device. [Auto] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV. [YCbCr] [1080p] Select when connecting to a DVI display device.
System Setting [LANGUAGE] Menu [Distance] Display Menu Adjust the distance between each speaker and the listening position. Select a language for the [Setup] menu and onscreen display. [Test/ Stop test tone] Disc Menu/Disc Audio/ Disc Subtitle [OK] Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [Cancel] [Original] 3 Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
System Setting 29 ,,Note The DRC setting can be changed only when a disc is not inserted or the unit is in complete stop mode. [LOCK] Menu The [LOCK] settings affect only Blu-ray Disc and DVD playback. To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you must enter the 4-digit security code you have created. If you have not entered a password yet, you are prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press ENTER (b) to create a new password. You can create or change the password.
System Setting BD-LIVE connection You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. ,,Note All the downloaded videos from DivX VOD with this player’s registration code can only be played back on this unit. [Permitted] Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live contents. [Partially permitted] Internet access is permitted only for BDLive contents which have content owner certificates.
System Setting 31 Sound Effect You can select a suitable sound mode. Press SOUND EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears on the front panel display or the TV screen. The displayed items for the equalizer maybe diff erent depending on sound sources and effects. [Natural Plus]: You can enjoy the natural sound effect same as 5.1 channel. [NATURAL]: You can enjoy comfortable and natural sound. [Bypass]: Software with multichannel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded.
Operating ,,Note General Playback Using [HOME] menu yy Playback functions described in this manual are not always available in every file and media. Some functions can be restricted depending on many factors. The home menu appears when you press HOME (n). Use A/D to select a category and press ENTER (b). yy Depending on the BD-ROM titles, a USB device connection may be needed for the proper playback. a b c d e f yy Unfinalized DVD VR format discs may not be played in this player.
Operating 33 Playing Blu-ray 3D disc e Enjoying BD-LiveTM e This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which contains separate views for the left and right eyes. BD-Video supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as downloading new movie trailers by connecting this unit to the internet. Preparation In order to playback Blu-ray 3D title in stereoscopic 3D mode, you need to: yy Check your TV is 3D capable and has HDMI 1.
Operating Playing a file on a network server yui This player can play video, audio and photo files located in a DLNA server through your home network. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 22). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 4. Select a DLNA media server or a share folder on your PC on the list using W/S, and press ENTER (b). 4 Operating If you want to rescan available media server, press the green (G) colored button. 5.
Operating 35 Basic operations for video and audio content Basic operations for photo content To stop playback To play a slide show Press Z (STOP) while playback. Press d (PLAY) to start slide show. To pause playback To stop a slide show Press M (PAUSE) while playback. Press d (PLAY) to resume playback. Press Z (STOP) while slide show. To play frame-by-frame (Video) Press M (PAUSE) while movie playback. Press M (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.
Operating ,,Note yy The resume point may be cleared when a button is pressed (for example; 1 (POWER), B (OPEN/CLOSE), etc). yy On BD-Video discs with BD-J, the resume playback function does not work. yy If you press Z (STOP) once during BD-ROM interactive title playback, the unit will be in Complete Stop mode. 4 ,,Note yy If you press V once during Repeat Chapter/ Track playback, the repeat playback cancels. yy This function may not work on some disc or title.
Operating 37 Marker Search eroy Using the search menu eroy You can start playback from up to nine memorized points. Using search menu, you can easily to find the point where you want to start playback. To enter a marker To search a point 1. While playback, press MARKER at the desired point. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly. 1. During playback, press SEARCH to display the search menu. 2. Repeat step 1 to add up to nine markers. To recall a marked scene 1.
Operating Changing content list view yui Viewing content information y On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. The player can display the content information. Method 1 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the option menu. Press red (R) colored button repeatedly. 1. Select a file using W/S/A/D. 3. Select the [Information] option using W/S, and press ENTER (b). The file information appears on the screen.
Operating 39 Last Scene Memory er Options while viewing a photo i This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch off the unit. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled. You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. ,,Note 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ DISPLAY (m) to display the option menu. 2.
Operating Listening to music while slide show i You can display photo files while listening to audio files. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ DISPLAY (m) to display the option menu. 2. Use W/S to select [Music Select] option, and press ENTER (b) to display the [Music Select] menu. 3. Use W/S to select a device, and press ENTER (b). On-Screen display You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. Displaying content information on-screen eroy 1.
Operating ,,Note yy If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the on-screen display disappears. Hearing a different audio eroy yy A title number cannot be selected on some discs. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the On-Screen display. yy Available items may differ depending on discs or titles. 2. Use W/S to select the [Audio] option. yy If BD interactive title is playing back, some setting information is displayed on the screen but prohibited to be changed.
Operating Watching from a different angle er If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. You can change the [Picture mode] option while playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the On-Screen display. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use W/S to select the [Picture Mode] option. 2. Use W/S to select the [Angle] option. 4.
Operating 43 Changing subtitle code page y If the subtitle is displayed in broken letter, you can change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle file properly. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the playback menu. 2. Use W/S to select the [Code Page] option. 3. Use A/D to select desired code option. Audio CD Recording You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to a USB storage device. 1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel. 2.
Operating 8. Use W/S/A/D to select [OK], and press ENTER (b) to start Audio CD recording. If you want to stop in progressing Audio CD recording, press ENTER (b) while [Cancel] is highlighted. 9. A message appears when Audio CD recording is completed. Press ENTER (b) to check the music file created in the destination folder. ,,Note yy The table below shows the average recording time from an audio track with 4 minutes of playback time to a music file with 192 kbps as an example.
Operating 45 Radio Operations Be sure that the antenna is connected. (Refer to the page 20) Listening to the radio 1. Press RADIO&INPUT (P) until TUNER (FM) appears in the display window. The last received station is tuned in. Deleting a saved station 1. Press PRESET - / + to Select a preset number you want to delete. 2. Press CLEAR, the preset number will blink in the display window. 3. Press CLEAR again, to delete the selectd preset number. Improving poor FM reception 2.
Operating Enjoying the NetCast™ Entertainment Access You can use various content services via Internet with the NetCast Entertainment Access feature. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 22). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select the [NetCast] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 4 4. Select an option using W/S/A/D, and press ENTER (b). Operating ,,Note yy Detailed information of each service, contact to the content provider or visit support link of the service.
Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution The Power does not turned on. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start playback. yy Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, colour system, and regional code.) yy Place the disc with the playback side down. yy Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. yy Clean the disc. yy Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level. The angle cannot be changed.
Troubleshooting Network Symptom Cause & Solution BD-Live feature does not yy The connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect the USB storage with at least 1GB free space. work. yy Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet (see page 22). yy Your broadband speed may not fast enough to use the BD-Live features. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increase the broadband speed is recommended.
Troubleshooting 49 Sound Symptom Cause & Solution There is no sound or the sound is distorted. yy Connect the audio connection securely. yy The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. yy The unit is in scan, slow motion, or pause mode. yy The sound volume is low. yy Check that the connected amplifier is compatible with audio format output from the unit. yy The unit’s HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device. The DVI jack does not accept audio signal.
Appendix Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can 1 (TV POWER) Turn the TV on or off. AV/INPUT Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. PR/CH W/S Scan up or down through memorized channels. VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV MUTE Turn the TV’s volume on or off ,,Note 6 Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.
Appendix Network Software Update Network update notification From time to time, performance improvements and/or additional features or services may be made available to units that are connected to a broadband home network. If there is new software available and the unit is connected to a broadband home network, the player will inform you about the update as follows. 51 Software Update You can update the player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features.
Appendix 5. Select [OK] to download the update. (Selecting [Cancel] will end the update.) 6. The player starts downloading the newest update from the server. (Downloading will takes several minutes depending on your home network condition) 7. When downloading is completed, the message, “Download is complete. Do you want to update?” appears. 8. Select [OK] to start updating. (Selecting [Cancel] will end the update and downloaded file will not be re-usable.
Appendix 53 yy Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory, minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and 16bit color settings yy Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher yy DirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher yy Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CDROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. An installation wizard will walk you through the quick and uncomplicated installation process.
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix 55 Language Code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. 6 Manufactured under license under U.S.
Appendix 57 Video Output Resolution VIDEO OUT connection The resolution of the VIDEO OUT jack is always outputted at 480i resolution. HDMI OUT connection yy If you select a resolution manually and then connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV does not accept it, the resolution setting is set to [Auto]. yy If you select a resolution that your TV does not accept, the warning message will appear.
Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to the main label. Power consumption Refer to the main label. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 360 x 59 x 307 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.) 2.8 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Inputs/Outputs VIDEO OUT 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 HDMI OUT (video/audio) 19 pin (Type A, HDMI™ Connector) ANALOG AUDIO IN 2.
Appendix 59 System Laser Semiconductor laser Wavelength 405 nm / 650 nm Signal system Standard NTSC color TV system Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sampling) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 80 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.05 % at 1 W Dynamic range More than 85 dB LAN port Ethernet jack x 1, 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX Bus Power Supply (USB) DC 5 V 0 500 mA Speakers Front speaker (Left/ Right) Type 2 Way 2 speaker Max.
Appendix Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean yy Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit. yy Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface.
Appendix 61 Important Information Relating to Network Services All information, data, documents, communications, downloads, files, text, images, photographs, graphics, videos, webcasts, publications, tools, resources, software, code, programs, applets, widgets, applications, products and other content (“Content”) and all services and offerings (“Services”) provided or made available by or through any third party (each a “Service Provider”) is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider from whom it
