Summary of the content on the page No. 1
BDP1.OM.BLK.cover.qxd 3/3/09 4:09 PM Page 3
BANNER HEAD
BDP 1
™
BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
SAFETY INFORMATION water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth. Important Safety Information NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning Verify Line Voltage Before Use agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit. Your BDP 1 has been designed for use with 110–240-volt AC current, and the plug is specifically designed for 120-volt applic
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 D
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
INTRODUCTION 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 ® ™ Connect the BDP 1 to the Internet, and BD-Live interactivity (available Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ! with compatible discs; requires USB drive with a least 1GB free space; For more than fifty years, Harman Kardon products have been at the select “Storage”
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
FEATURES Audio/Video Outputs General Playback Features • Analog Audio: Left and Right channels • Video upscaling up to 1080p via HDMI output • Digital Audio: coaxial and optical (S/P-DIF) • Plays 1080/24p sources through HDMI output (pass-through • Digital Audio/Video: HDMI (V.1.3a with x.v.Color), Dolby TrueHD, without scaling or processing) DTS-HD Master Audio and PCM up to 7.1 channels • Video upscaling to 1080i via component video outputs • Analog Video: composite and component (when not co
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY Disc Formats Supported by This Player The BDP 1 Will NOT Play the Following: The BDP 1 can play the following types of prerecorded discs: • 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 ReWritable ReWritable • DVD-Audio discs The BDP 1 will also play
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 8 Remote IR Sensor DIsc Drawer Message Display USB Port Resolution Power Open/ Stop Skip/Step Close Forward Power Indicator Play / Skip/ Video Output Pause Reverse Resolution 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.
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
MESSAGE DISPLAY Parental Playback Lock Mode Disc Type USB Network Repeat BDVD USB LAN REP CD TITLE CHAP HOUR 1A-BALL TRACK MIN SEC 480ip 720p 1080ip Video Output Title Track/Chapter Time Resolution 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. Track/Chapter: When a video disc is play
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 11 Analog Audio Outputs Composite Coaxial Digital Master Power Video Output Audio Output Switch ON OFF Remote Component HDMI AC Power IR Output Video Outputs Output Fan Vents Input Remote Optical Digital Network Jack IR Input Audio Output 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.
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the front-panel Remote HDMI Output: Connect to an HDMI-compatible A/ V receiver or video IR sensor is blocked, connect the IR Output of your receiver/processor display device. If your A/V receiver or surround processor is capable or an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack. The Remote IR of decoding audio from the HDMI stream, no further audio connection Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens Open/Close Power On Power Off Dimmer Status Disc Menu Pop-up/Title Menu Return Find OK Navigation Previous Next/Step Search Reverse Search/Slow Forward Play Stop Setup Pause Soft Keys Repeat Subtitle Audio A-B Repeat Angle Numeric Keys 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens: When buttons are pressed on the remote, Setup: Press to configure system options. infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing Pause: Press to momentarily pause playback. Press again to resume. toward the BDP 1. While paused, press the Next/Step Button for frame-by-frame advance, Power On: Press to turn on the BDP 1 when it is in the Standby mode. or press the Search Forward Button for slow-motion play. Power Off: Press to t
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTE: All components, including the BDP 1, to the receiver, make an analog connection for recording, multizone should be turned off and unplugged from AC power before systems or as a backup. See Figure 4. beginning installation. Do not plug any components back in until after all connections are completed. Step One – Placement Other system components, especially audio/video receivers and amplifiers, Figure 4 – Analog Audio Outputs generate massive amounts of heat that will
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
INSTALLATION Figure 6 – Remote IR Input and Output Step Six – Network Connection Connect the Network Jack to a router or Ethernet-compatible controller. Figure 9 – Remote Battery Compartment 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. Point the remote toward the front panel of the BDP 1. The IR receiver is A USB drive with at least 1GB capacity is required for BD-Live functionality. located immediatel
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
INITIAL SETUP ⁄ ¤ / ‹ › OK Button to select it, then use the / / Buttons to navigate Step One – Turn On the BDP 1 to the next setting. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the HDMI Output is used, turn on the The Audio and Disc menu settings offer an Auto setting, in addition system components in this order: the video display (TV) first, any to several specific languages. Select the Auto setting if your desired receiver or processor, and the BDP 1 last. language does not appear, and the BDP 1 will use the dis
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
INITIAL SETUP Screen Saver: Turn this setting on to prevent permanent “burn-in” has no effect. If the BDP 1 is connected via the Coaxial or Optical Digital damage to a plasma or CRT video display when the same still image Audio Output to a surround receiver that is capable of processing high- is left on screen for more than a minute or two. This can happen when bitrate audio, change this setting to “96kHz”. If the receiver cannot a video disc is paused, a JPEG file is left on screen or when a me
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
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. Step Seven – Network Setup This menu a
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
OPERATION Hold the disc by the edge, and gently place it into the disc drawer, label Turning On the BDP 1 side up, properly seating it in the tray’s insert. Refer to page 7 for a list Press the front-panel Power Button or remote Power On Button to turn of the disc formats supported by the BDP 1. on the BDP 1 when the Power Indicator is amber. The Power Indicator • The BDP 1 will only play BD discs that are coded for Region A, DVD will turn white. As explained in the note at the beginning of the
