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CMMBX72 Operating Manual
This manual contains important information for the setup and
operation of your new Curtis Mathes Blu-ray Disc player. Keep
this manual handy during setup and troubleshooting to help you
connect your Blu-ray player to your TV and other AV equipment
and to help you answer any operating questions you may have.

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  • Page 1 CMMBX72 Operating Manual This manual contains important information for the setup and operation of your new Curtis Mathes Blu-ray Disc player. Keep this manual handy during setup and troubleshooting to help you connect your Blu-ray player to your TV and other AV equipment...
  • Page 2 Blu-ray playback technology gives you crisp clear images, while added picture quality adjustments allow you to customize your viewing and listening experience. Please enjoy your new Curtis Mathes Blu-ray player to its optimum performance by purchasing discs formattedwith blu-ray technology. For your convenience...Please contact your authorized Curtis Mathes service partner.

  • Page 3: Key Features Of Your New Blu-Ray

    Key features of your new Blu-ray Disc Player About the use of this user's manual 1) Be sure to be familiar with safety instructions before using this product. 2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. Blu-ray Disc Features Blu-ray Discs can store 25GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a single side disc - about 5 to 10 times the capacity of a DVD.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Please read the manual carefully before using this DVD player, and keep it safe for future reference. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightening fl ash and Arrowhead within triangle is a warning sign alerting you of...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Safety Information Caution Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam. THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. PRECAUTIONS Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit.
  • Page 6 Safety Information Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray. Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this Blu-ray Disc Player. If this occurs , turn the Blu-ray Disc Player off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents A Message from Curtis Mathes Key features of your new Blu-ray Disc Player...1 About the use of this user's manual...1 Blu-ray Disc Features...1 Video highlights...1 For High-Definition Playback...1 Safety Information ...2 Precautions...3-4 Getting Started ...6 Disc Type and Characteristics...6-7 Disc Types...8...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS Disc types that can be played Disc Types Disc Logo BD-ROM DVD-VIDEO AUDIO-CD DVD-RW (V mode and finalized only) DVD-R (V mode and finalized only) CD-R/-RW DVD-RW/-R This player is compatible with the NTSC color system only. PAL discs will not play.
  • Page 9 Getting Started Discs that cannot be played Blu-ray Discs with a region code other than "Region A". BD-R, BD-RE HD DVD Disc DVD-Video with a region number other than "1" or "ALL". DVD-RAM 3.9GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-ROM / PD / MV-Disc, etc CVD / CD-ROM / CDV / CD-G / CD-I / LD [NOTE]:...

  • Page 10: Disc Types

    Getting Started Disc Types BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc Read Only Memory. A BD-ROM disc contains pre-recorded data. Although a BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in High Definition format, for playback on Blu-ray Disc Players.

  • Page 11: Disc Storage&Management

    Getting Started Playable sample-rate is 16KHz to 48KHz. The unit can handle a maximum of 1500 files and folders under a parent folder. For MP3 files recorded with a VBR (Variable Bit Rates), the sound may cut in and out. Using JPEG disc CD-R/-RW,DVD-RW/-R recorded with UDF,ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back.
  • Page 12 Getting Started Keep in a clean protection jacket. If you move your Blu-ray disc player suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. If this occurs, do not connect the plug to the power outlet and wait for two hours.

  • Page 13: Description

    Description Front Panel 888:88:88 Power Button ) Open / Close Button ) Play / Pause Button ) Previous Button ) Next Button ) Stop Button ) Remote Control Sensor Disc Tray Front Panel Display DVD / CD / BD Indicator PLAYBACK Indicator PAUSE Indicator Rotation...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Description Rear Panel HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT AUDIO OUT 5.1 CH AUDIO OUT AC INLET Accessories Remote Control...1 Audio Cable...1 User's manual...1 Remote control Batteries Use the HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output terminal to the HDMI input terminal on your TV for the best quality picture.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Remote Control Loading Batteries 1. Push downward and outward the leaf spring to remove the battery compartment cover. [NOTE]: A. Do NOT mix different types together, or old batteries with new batteries. B. While the remote controller will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible corrosion.
  • Page 16 Remote Control STANDBY Button OPEN/CLOSE Button INFO Button RESOLUTION Button SEARCH Button ANGLE Button PIP Button REPEAT Button NUMBER Button SETUP Button ZOOM Button TOP MENU Button TITLE Button POP MENU Button ENTER / DIRECTION Buttons PLAY Button RETURN Button PAUSE/STEP Button STOP Button AUDIO Button...

  • Page 17: Buttons And Functions

    Remote Control BUTTON STANDBY Button Power On/Off Change the resolution of RESOLUTION Button output Multi-angle optional playing ANGLE Button Digital button, for item NUMBER Buttons selection & programming Display the disc root menu TOP MENU Button ENTER / DIRECTION Confirm selection / For Buttons ( directions selection Play...
  • Page 18 Remote Control BUTTON FOR BD-R STANDBY Button RESOLUTION Button ANGLE Button Digital button, for item selection & programming NUMBER Buttons TOP MENU Button ENTER / DIRECTION Buttons ( PLAY Button PAUSE / STEP Button AUDIO Button MUTE Button Select the subtitle language SUBTITLE Button SLOW Button OPEN/CLOSE Button...
  • Page 19 Remote Control BUTTON FOR BD-R SEARCH Button PIP Button Allows you to repeat off, title or chapter REPEAT Button Adjust basic functions such as brightness, contrast, hue, saturation... this takes effect SETUP Button only when playing video ZOOM Button Display pop-up menu TITLE Button during playback POP MENU Button...

  • Page 20: Connections

    Connections This section involves various methods of connecting the Blu-ray disc player to other external components. Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable 1. Using an HDMI-HDMI cable connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray disc player to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV.
  • Page 21 Connections If an HDMI-HDMI cable is connected, HDMI mode is automatically selected. When you connect the player to the TV using the HDMI cable for the first time or to a new TV, the HDMI output resolution will be automatically set to the highest provided by the TV. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Tv With Dvi Cable

    If you have set the remote control to properly operate with your TV, press the TV INPUT SEL. button on the remote control and select HDMI as the external source of the TV. Connecting the HDMI cable while the Blu-ray player's power is on, the player's video output will automatically change to HDMI mode.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Tv (Component)

    Connections Connecting to a TV (component) Connecting to your TV using Component video cables. You will enjoy high quality and accurate color reproduction images. Component video separates the picture element into back and white (Y), blue (PB) signals to present clear and clean images (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output).

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Tv ( S-Video)

    Connections Connecting to a TV ( S-Video) Connecting to your TV using an S-Video cable. You will enjoy high quality images. S-video separates the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. 1.

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Tv (Video)

    Connections Connecting to a TV (Video) 1. Using video / audio cables, connect the VIDEO (yellow) / AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the Blu-ray disc player to the VIDEO(yellow)/AUDIO(red and white)IN terminals of your TV. 2.

  • Page 26: Connecting To An Audio System (2 Channelamplifier)

    Connections Connecting to an audio system (2 channel amplifier) 1. Using the audio cables (not included), connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the Blu-ray disc player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your Amplifier. 2.

  • Page 27: Connecting To An Audio System (5.1 Channelamplifier)

    Connections Connecting to an audio system (5.1 channel amplifier) 1. Using the audio cables, connect the 5.1 ANALOG AUDIO OUT (Front R, Back L, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, Surround L, Surround R) terminals on the rear of the Blu-ray disc player to the 5.1 Channel ANALOG AUDIO IN (Front R, Front L, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, Surround L, Surround R) terminal of your Amplifier.

  • Page 28: Connecting To An Audio System ( Dolby Digital, Dts Amplifier)

    Connections Connecting to an audio system ( DOLBY Digital, DTS amplifier) 1. If using an optical cable (not included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (optical) terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray disc player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (optical) terminal of your Amplifier. 2.

  • Page 29: Basic Functions Of Your Blu-Ray Disc Player

    BEFORE PLAYING Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input (the input the Blu-ray player is connected to). If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input.

  • Page 30: On-Screen Menu Navigation

    Basic Functions of Your Blu-ray Disc Player ON-SCREEN MENU NAVIGATION General Video Audio Language Parental PLAYING A DISC 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE( 2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's label facing up. 3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE( 4.

  • Page 31: Skipping Tracks

    Basic Functions of Your Blu-ray Disc Player Skipping Tracks During playback, press the When playing a BD/DVD, if you press the it moves to the beginning of the chapter. One more press makes it move to the beginning of the previous chapter.

  • Page 32: System Setup

    System setup For your convenience, configure proper settings for the external device to connect or any other environment before using the player. Reset Setting 1. With the unit in No Disc mode, press the SETUP button. 2. Press the buttons to select General, then press the ENTER or button.

  • Page 33: Firmware Upgrade

    System setup Firmware Upgrade 1. With the unit in No Disc mode, press the SETUP button. 2. Press the buttons to select General, then press the ENTER or button. 3. Press the buttons to select then press the ENTER or button.
  • Page 34 System setup If the cable is not connected : "This system can not connect to internet for update. Please, check the network setup." If the network connection has failed : "This system can not connected to internet for update. Please, check the network setup" If no later version is released (the latest version has been already installed) : "The latest version of the firmware is already installed.

  • Page 35: System Information

    System setup SYSTEM INFORMATION When the firmware upgrade is done, check the firmware details by following the steps below. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2. Press the buttons to select System Upgrade, then press the ENTER or button.

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Video Display

    System setup SETTING UP THE VIDEO DISPLAY / OUTPUT OPTIONS This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. This function depends on the disc or TV type. It may not work with some discs or TVs. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2.

  • Page 37: Resolution

    System setup Resolution Sets the output resolution of the Component and HDMI video signal. The number in 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080p and 1080i indicates the number of lines of video. The i and p indicate interlace and progressive scan, respectively. 480/576i: Outputs 480 lines of interlaced video / Outputs 576 lines of interlaced video.
  • Page 38 System setup Note: This player has the HDMI Auto Detect Feature. When the player is fi rst connected to a TV via HDMI, the player's output will be set automatically to HDMI. If the HDMI Auto Detection feature does not work, you can't select the 1080p resolution or Movie Frame (24Fs). The BD disc must have the 24 frame feature in order to use the Movie Frame (24Fs) mode.

  • Page 39: Setting Up The Audio Options

    System setup SETTING UP THE AUDIO OPTIONS Allows you to set up the Audio device and sound status depending on the audio system being used with the player. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 40 System setup Note: Even when PCM Down Sampling is set to Off, some discs will only output down sampled audio through the coaxial and optical digital outputs. Digital Output - HDMI: If your TV is not compatible with compressed multi-channel formats (Dolby Digital, DTS), you should set Digital Audio to PCM.

  • Page 41: Setting Up The Language Options

    System setup SETTING UP THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS If you set the audio, subtitle, disc menu and player menu, in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2.

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Parental Lock

    System setup SETTING UP THE PARENTAL LOCK The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with BD/DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of BD/DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. Change the password 1.
  • Page 43 System setup Setting the DVD Rating Level 1. Press the buttons to select DVD Parental, then press the ENTER or button. 2. Select Change level, then press ENTER and the "Change Parental level" will be display. 3. Input the 6-digital password2. Press the buttons to select Off or the rating level you want,...

  • Page 44: Watching A Movie

    Watching a Movie USING THE DISPLAY FUNCTION 1. During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. 2. Press the buttons to select the desired item. 3. Press the NUMBER buttons to make the desired setup and then press the ENTER button. You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from a desired time.

  • Page 45: Using The Top Menu & Pop Menu

    Watching a Movie USING THE TOP MENU & POP MENU Using the Top Menu 1. During playback, press the DISC MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the buttons to make the desired setup, then press the or ENTER button. The Disc menu setup items may vary from disc to disc.

  • Page 46: Repeat Play

    Watching a Movie REPEAT PLAY Repeat the current chapter or title. Repeat playback 1. During playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat screen appears. 2. Press the REPEAT button to select. Note: Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not be available.

  • Page 47: Changing The Camera Angle

    Watching a Movie CHANGING THE CAMERA ANGLE When a BD/DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function. Using the ANGLE function 1. During playback, press the ANGLE button on the remote control. 2. Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to select the witch mode you need.

  • Page 48: Listening To Music

    Listening to Music PLAYING AN AUDIO CD (CD-DA) 1. Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. For an audio CD, the first track will be played automatically. 2. Press the buttons to select the track you want to play, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 49: Buttons On The Remote Control (Used For Audio)

    Listening to Music BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL USED FOR AUDIO CD (CD-DA)/ MP3 MUSIC PLAYBACK REPEAT AUDIO CD(CD-DA) & MP3 During playback, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want. When playing an Audio CD (CD-DA): When playing an MP3 disc: To return to normal playback: Press the REPEAT button repeatedly to return to normal playback.

  • Page 50: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures VIEWING PICTURES (from CD or USB Memory Stick) 1. Insert a Picture disc into the disc tray or insert a USB memory stick into the front USB connector (for USB, press the SUBT/USB button to select enter into USB mode). The Menu screen is displayed. 2.

  • Page 51: About The Title List

    Viewing Pictures ABOUT THE TITLE LIST When you insert a media disc, the Title list will be display on the screen (for USB Memory Stick Playback, insert the USB Stick into the front panel connector, mode before proceeding Press the button to select AUDIO, VIDEO picture or ALL FILES.

  • Page 52: Watching Video (From Video Disk Or Usb)

    Watching Video WATCHING VIDEO 1. Insert a video disc into the disc tray or insert a USB memory stick into the front USB connector (for USB, press the SUBT/USB button to select enter into USB mode). The Menu screen is displayed. 2.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before requesting service, please check the following. PROBLEM No operations can be performed with the remote control Disc does not play 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced Disc Menu doesn't appear icon appears on screen Play mode differs from the Setup Menu selection The screen ratio cannot be changed...
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting PROBLEM If the HDMI output is set to a resolution your TV cannot support (for example, 1080p), you may not see a picture on your TV Forgot password If you experience other problems The picture is noisy or distorted No HDMI output Abnormal HDMI output screen SOLUTION...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Specifications Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight General Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range BD (Blu-ray Disc) DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) CD: 5 inches (COMPACT DISC) Disc CD: 3 1/2 inches (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Component Video Video Output S-Video HDMI Video/Audio 2 Channel...

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