Harman-Kardon BDP 1 User Manual

BANNER HEAD

BDP 1

BLU-RAY DISC™PLAYER

OWNER’S M ANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. 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. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety.When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Wet Location Marking

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Service Instructions

CAUTION – These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so.

Outdoor Use Marking

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with your unit. We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center.

Installation Location

• To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place

the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

• Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for

ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required. The unit should be placed on its own shelf, not directly on top of another component.

• Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.

• Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is exposed

to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

• Avoid moist or humid locations.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the unit, or place objects directly

over them.

• Due to the heat generated by operation of the BDP 1 and other components

in your system, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects. Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon’s control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors. We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in normal maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only after unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy

water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the BDP 1 that may not be covered by the warranty, remove the disc from the unit before it is moved. Once the BDP 1 is installed, a disc may be left in the unit when it is turned off, but the unit should NEVER be moved with a disc left in the disc tray.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part

15 of

the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION: The BDP 1 uses a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam,

do not open the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of the safety mechanisms provided for your protection. DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully and retain it for future use. Should the unit require maintenance or repair, please contact your local Harman Kardon service center. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new player during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please

respect the

environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens.

Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control.

SAFETY INFORMATION

2 SAFETY INFORMATION 5 INTRODUCTION 6 FEATURES 7 MEDIA COMPATIBILITY

8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 10 MESSAGE DISPLAY 11 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 13 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 INSTALLATION 17 INITIAL SETUP 17 Step One – Turn On the BDP 1 17 Step Two – Display the Setup Menu 17 Step Three – Language Setup 17 Step Four – Display Setup 18 Step Five – Audio Setup 18 Step Six – System Setup 19 Step Seven – Network Setup

`20 OPERATION

20 Turning On the BDP 1 20 Playback Basics 21 Blu-ray Disc

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and DVD Media 23 Audio CD Playback 23 MP3, Windows Media

and JPEG Playback 24 JPEG Playback 26 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 27 GLOSSARY 29 APPENDIX 32 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 32 Trademark Acknowledgements

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING

For Canadian model

Modèle pour les Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®!

For more than fifty years, Harman Kardon products have been at the cutting edge of audio and home theater technology. The first audio receiver wore a Harman Kardon badge, and the company has been producing innovative entertainment products ever since. The BDP 1 Blu-ray Disc

™

player is the latest component offered in that proud tradition.

Incorporating the latest high-definition audio and video processing technologies, the BDP 1 is an essential part of a modern home theater system. It plays your favorite Blu-ray Disc movies with up to 1080/24p video resolution and Dolby

TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio

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encoding, when available on the disc, thanks to HDMI™(V.1.3a with x.v.Color

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) connectivity. BonusView™interactivity, available with compatible Blu-ray Disc media, allows the filmmaker to offer viewing features and options unimaginable with previous-generation discs.

Connect the BDP 1 to the Internet, and BD-Live

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interactivity (available with compatible discs; requires USB drive with a least 1GB free space; select “Storage” in USB Function Select menu) delivers additional features, updates and news of live events. Even older DVD-Video discs will deliver outstanding picture quality, when they are upscaled to 1080p video resolution.

Yet with all of its sophistication, the BDP 1 is simple to operate. Its controls are similar to those for DVD players, and its enhanced on-screen menu system guides you every step of the way. Easy to use and delivering outstanding performance, the BDP 1 is sure to provide enjoyment for many years to come.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit the Harman Kardon Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Please register your product at www.harmankardon.com.

Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions.

WWW.HARMANKARDON.COM

INTRODUCTION

BDP 1 Blu-ray Disc™Player

NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for compatibility with Region Management

Information that is encoded on most Blu-ray Disc and DVD media. This player is designed only for playback of discs with Blu-ray Region Code A, DVD Region Code 1, DVD Region Code 0, or discs which do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, it will not play in the BDP 1.

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 7.1 channels

• Analog Video: composite and component

Data and Control Ports

• Front-panel USB jack for flash drives and external USB hard drives (client only, FAT32 format only)

• RJ45 Ethernet jack for connection to broadband network (required for BD-Live operation)

• Remote control IR input and output

Optical Disc Player

• Plays 5-inch (12cm) discs; plays 3-inch (8cm) discs

• Parental control system with user-programmable password

• Aspect-ratio adjustment

• x.v.Color via HDMI output

• Outputs up to 7.1-channels of PCM digital audio via HDMI output

• Adjustable dynamic range control

• Automatic dialog normalization with Dolby TrueHD media

• Supports BonusView interactive functionality with compatible discs

• Supports BD-Live disc updates (BD-Video Profile 2.0) when Internet access is available; requires USB drive with at least 1GB free space; select “Storage” in USB Function Select menu

Audio/Video/Still-Image Formats Supported

• Still-image formats supported: JPEG

• Video formats supported: BD-Video, BD-R/RE (but not BDAV or BDMV recording formats), DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW

• Audio formats supported: CD, CD-R/RW, DTS-CD, MP3, WMA

• MP3 bit rates: 32kbps – 320kbps

• JPEG files: 10 megapixels, 5MB file size, up to 250 files per disc (no fixed limit to number of files on a USB drive)

General Playback Features

• Video upscaling up to 1080p via HDMI output

• Plays 1080/24p sources through HDMI output (pass-through without scaling or processing)

• Video upscaling to 1080i via component video outputs (when not copy-protected)

• Fast Play: 2x, 4x, 8x,16x, 32x, 64x,128x

• Slow Play: 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x

• Random Play (MP3 file playlists only)

• Repeat Play: DVD-Video: 1 chapter, 1 title; CD: 1 track, all; MP3: 1 track, 1 folder; WMA: playlists only

• A-B Repeat Play (limited availability on Blu-ray Disc media)

• Still-image rotation in 90-degree increments

• Thumbnail still-image menu

• Slideshow playback of JPEG still images and audio, when stored on the same source media

• Selectable slideshow transitions: Blend, Film, Shutter, Fade, Curtain or None

• User-selectable slideshow pace: 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min. or 30 min.

Ease of Use

• Graphic user interface in either high- or standard-definition video via HDMI or component video. Standard-definition video through composite video connection

• Dimmable dot-matrix front-panel display

• Color-coded connections

• Backlit remote control

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with the BDP 1. If any of these items is missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.

• System remote control

• Two AA batteries

• HDMI cable

• AC power cord

MEDIA COMPATIBILITY

Disc Formats Supported by This Player

The BDP 1 can play the following types of prerecorded discs:

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.

Blu-ray Disc Compatibility:

• Single-sided discs

• Single-layer or dual-layer discs

• Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS

, MPEG or linear PCM digital audio tracks

• MPEG-2, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, and VC-1 digital video

• Discs are generally divided into one or more titles, which may be further subdivided into chapters

DVD-Video Disc Compatibility:

• Single-sided or double-sided discs

• Single-layer or dual-layer discs

• Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio tracks

• MPEG-2 digital video

• Discs are generally divided into one or more titles, which may be further subdivided into chapters

Audio CD Compatibility

• Linear PCM digital audio

• Audio CDs are divided into tracks

CD-R/RW Compatibility

• WMA or MP3 (32kbps – 320kbps) digital audio

• May contain JPEG still images (up to 10 megapixels, file size up to 5MB, limit of approximately 250 files per disc)

• MP3, WMA and JPEG discs (or discs that contain more than one of these formats) are divided into files, which may be organized into folders, depending on how the disc was created

The BDP 1 Will NOT Play the Following:

• BD-R/RE discs recorded in the BDAV format

• BD-RE v2.1 discs recorded in the BDMV format that are unclosed

• Blu-ray Disc media with a Region Code other than A that are not Open Region

• DTS 96/24 discs

• DVD discs with a Region Code other than 1 or 0

• DVD-ROM data discs

• DVD-Audio discs

• WMVHD, and HD-DVD

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discs (the “SD-DVD” side of dual-format

HD-DVD/DVD discs may be played)

• SACD

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discs

• CD-I discs

• CD-G discs

• Kodak

Photo CD™and Picture CD discs

• Discs intended for use in video game consoles

• Discs recorded at any speed other than “SP”

NOTES:

• Due to differences in the authoring of discs, it is possible that some discs may include features that are not compatible with the BDP 1, and not all discs include every system capability.

• Playback of recordable discs created on a computer requires proper formatting and finalization of the disc.

• The BDP 1 is compatible with most but not all files encoded using MP3. For best results, encode MP3 files at bit rates ranging between 32kbps and 320kbps.

• JPEG files should contain no more than 10 megapixels, and the file size should be no larger than 5MB

• Discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard Version 2.0 may be played. The discs must be finalized, VR-mode only.

• MP3, WMA and JPEG files must be stored on the media with the proper file extension.

USB Device Compatibility

USB client devices, such as flash drives and most external or portable hard-disc drives that are formatted with the FAT32 file system, may be connected to the BDP 1’s front-panel USB port. Due to the wide variation in hard-disc drive technologies and formats, compatibility with any particular device cannot be guaranteed.

Do not connect a personal computer directly to the BDP 1. Due to their software design, the iPod, most other USB peripheral devices and accessories – such as card readers, keyboards and pointing devices – and software-specific digital media players are not compatible with the USB port on the BDP 1, even when placed in disc mode.

A USB drive with greater than 1GB capacity is required for BD-Live functionality. The drive is used for virtual storage. When BD-Live functionality is not is use, audio and still-image files stored on the drive may be played similarly to a data CD.

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Resolution

DIsc Drawer

Message Display USB Port

Power Indicator

Play /

Pause

Skip/

Reverse

Video Output

Resolution

Power Open/

Skip/Step

Forward

Stop

Remote IR Sensor

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. To avoid damaging the drawer, do not press down on it when open.

Message Display: Various status messages appear in the text display. When content is playing, the track and chapter information and the running time appear. Other indicators will light to display the current playback mode, video settings or other aspects of the BDP 1’s status. See page 10 for details.

Open/Close: Press to open or close the disc drawer.

Play/Pause (

›

II): Press to start, pause or resume playback.

Stop (

): Press to stop playback. When a video is playing, press it

once for Resume mode, and twice to fully stop playback.

Skip Reverse (

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): Press once to return to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Quickly press again to skip to previous chapters or tracks.

Skip/Step Forward (

››

I): Each press advances to the next chapter

or track. For frame-by-frame advance (forward only), press the Pause Button, then tap the Skip/Step Forward Button.

Video Output Resolution: Press to display the current video output resolution. Each additional press changes to the next setting. Only settings compatible with the TV and type of video connection will be available.

Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared commands from the remote control. Make sure that it is not blocked.

USB Port: Connect a USB storage device, such as a flash drive or external hard-disc drive, to play additional content. DO NOT connect card readers, computers, keyboards, pointing devices or other peripheral products to the BDP 1. Do not connect an iPod here.

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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.

USB: Lights when a USB drive is selected as the playback source.

Network: This indicator lights when the RJ45 jack is connected to

a live network.

Parental Lock: Lights in red when the parental-lock system is active.

Repeat: These indicators light when any of the Repeat functions are in use.

Playback Mode: These indicators light to show the current playback mode:

›

Lights when content is playing in the Normal or Slow Play mode.

››

Lights in the Fast Search Forward mode, with the speed shown

on screen.

II Lights when the disc is paused.

‹‹

Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search Reverse mode, with

the speed shown on screen.

Time: These positions show the running time of the current media.

Track/Chapter: When a video disc is playing, these two positions show

the current chapter. When a CD is playing, they will show the current track number.

Title: These two positions show the current title number when a video disc is playing.

Video Output Resolution: Indicates the current video output resolution. For the HDMI Output, the resolution is set automatically to the maximum capability of the TV, but may be changed to a lower setting. For the Component Video Output, it must be adjusted manually by pressing the front-panel Video Output Resolution Button, and it may be set lower than the TV’s maximum capability. When the Composite Video Output is in use, this indicator will always default to 480i (interlaced scan), and cannot be changed.

NOTE: The 480i resolution is not available via the HDMI Output. If the HDMI Output is connected simultaneously with the Composite Video Output, this indicator will reflect the HDMI Output’s resolution, and the signal at the Composite Video Output will remain at 480i.

Parental

Disc Type

Video Output Resolution

Title

USB Network

Track/Chapter Time

Lock

Repeat

Playback Mode

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