SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions 15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the 1. Read these instructions. apparatus. 2. Keep these instructions. 16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
230-volt applications. Connection to a line voltage NOTE: To avoid damage to the BDP 10 that may not be covered by the warranty, other than that for which the plug is intended can create a safety and fire hazard remove the disc from the unit before it is moved.
MESSAGE DISPLAY REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INSTALLATION INITIAL SETUP Step One – Turn On the BDP 10 Step Two – Display the Setup Menu Step Three – Language Setup Step Four – Display Setup Step Five – Audio Setup Step Six –...
Blu-ray Disc player is the latest component offered in that proud ™ Yet with all of its sophistication, the BDP 10 is simple to operate. tradition. Its controls are similar to those for DVD players, and its enhanced Incorporating the latest high-definition audio and video processing on-screen menu system guides you every step of the way.
• Video formats supported: BD-Video, BD-R/RE (but not BDAV or BDMV recording formats) DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DivX The following accessory items are supplied with the BDP 10. If any • Audio formats supported: CD, CD-R/RW, DTS-CD, MP3, WMA of these items is missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer •...
• Playback of recordable discs created on a computer requires further subdivided into chapters proper formatting and finalization of the disc. • The BDP 10 is compatible with most but not all files encoded DVD-Video Disc Compatibility: using MP3. For best results, encode MP3 files at bit rates •...
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Power switch. Turns white when the BDP 10 is turned on. Power: Press to turn on the BDP 10, 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 Network Parental Lock Repeat Playback Mode 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.
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Harman Kardon dealer for a replacement. Fan Vents: This area contains vents used by the BDP 10’s fan to cool the system. Maintain a clearance of at least 3 inches to the nearest surface, to avoid overheating the unit.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens Open/Close Power On Power Off Dimmer Status Pop-up/Title Menu Disc Menu Return Find /‹/› Navigation ⁄ ¤ Previous Next/Step Search/Slow Forward Search Reverse Play Setup Stop Pause Soft Keys Repeat Subtitle Audio A-B Repeat Angle Numeric Keys PIP Audio...
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Pause: Press to momentarily pause playback. Press again to resume. toward the BDP 10. While paused, press the Next Step Button for frame-by-frame Power On: Press to turn on the BDP 10 when it is in the Standby advance, or press the Search Forward Button for slow-motion play. mode.
Harman Kardon HE 1000. When daisychaining devices to allow for remote control up and down the chain, connect the Remote IR Output to the next product’s IR input. See Figure 6. The BDP 10 is compatible with “stripped carrier” IR signals.
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Figure 9 – Remote Battery Compartment Figure 7 – Network Jack Point the remote toward the front panel of the BDP 10. The IR receiver is located immediately to the right of the Message Display. Make sure Step Seven – Plug In AC Power no objects are blocking the remote’s path.
The Power Indicator will turn amber. Press the Power Button on either resolution, color space, film mode and screen saver settings. These the front panel or the remote to turn on the BDP 10. See Figure 11. settings depend on the capabilities of the video display, and enable the BDP 10 to deliver the incredibly detailed high-definition video performance that is one of the main benefits of the Blu-ray Disc format.
See Table A6 in the appendix for more information. Auto Play: When Auto Play is on and a disc is loaded in the BDP 10, the disc will automatically begin playing when the BDP 10 is turned •...
BD-Live Internet access will be available when you play a compatible disc. If the BDP 10 is not able to access the Internet, you may have to manually change some of the settings. Navigate to the IP Mode line and select “Manual”...
OPERATION Turning On the BDP 10 • The BDP 10 will only play BD discs that are coded for Region B, DVD discs that are coded for Region 2 or discs that are open to Press the front-panel Power Button or remote Power On Button to being played in all regions.
(PIP) cycle the player through one of the forward slow-play speeds: 1/2x, technology. When the BDP 10 is connected to the Internet and a 1/4x, 1/8x. Press the Play Button to resume normal playback.
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Network Jack). paused, or the disc may play the program from the beginning. Due to the limited size of the internal memory of the BDP 10, BD-Live Playback Resume functionality requires a USB storage device (not included) with more than The BDP 10 offers a resume feature that allows playback to resume 1GB of available space to be connected to the USB port.
OK Button to select it. To repeat the current title or chapter, press the Repeat Button while The BDP 10 will display icons for the folders and files on the storage the disc is playing. Each additional press changes the Repeat mode, or device.
• When a multisession disc with both standard CD audio and MP3 Button to make the selection. Press the OK Button when a checked or WMA content is in use, the BDP 10 will play only the CD audio file is selected to remove it from the playlist.
› Before playing DivX movie discs, please note the following: • Change duration: The BDP 10 is programmed at the factory to display each image for one second, then skip to the next image. To • multi session DVD containing Windows Media Audio files may not be change the duration, a slideshow must be playing.
NTFS formatted drives are not. Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with operating or installing your BDP 10 may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions,” which is located in the Product Support section on www.harmankardon.com. You may also find the latest version of this owner’s...
HDMI or DVI connections. To take advantage of the high-resolution movie or program. There may be as many chapters within a title as output of the BDP 10 via its HDMI output, your display must be HDCP- the producers decide to include. Most discs include only one title, compliant.
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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 10 is compatible only with files that end in the “wma” extension and that were recorded using the...
APPENDIX Table A1 – Language Setup Menu Setting Default Your Settings Player Menus English Audio Auto Subtitle None Disc Menus Auto Table A2 – Display Setup Menu Setting Default Your Settings Aspect Ratio 16:9 Full Resolution HDMI Auto Color Space x.v.Color Film Mode Screen Saver...
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PCM (2-channel, 48kHz) PCM (2-channel, 48kHz) Stereo NOTE: If the receiver or TV is not capable of processing the higher-resolution audio from the HDMI Output, the BDP 10 will revert to a lower-resolution audio format, depending on the sink’s capabilities.
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APPENDIX Table A7 – Audio Content Availability for Blu-ray Disc Media Digital Output Setting Audio Format Bitstream Native DTS Transcoded PCM 7.1 PCM Stereo Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Primary Audio (Main Feature) only Mixed (Main Features; Secondary content, e.g., Director’s Commentary; Remote control Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS button sound effects) LPCM...
All features, specifications and apperance are subject to change without notice. SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Designed to Entertain is a trademark of “x.v.Color”...