Content Introduction Important Safety Instructions Caution Features Getting Started Front Panel and Rear Panel illustration Remote Control Connections TV set Connections Digital Audio Connections Using USB Devices Network Connections Advanced Features Function Operation System setup File Disc(MPEG4/WMA/MP3/JPEG) Playback BonusView/BD-Live Others Troubleshooting Specifications...
Important Safety Instructions Introduction 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) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiations, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Caution Introduction Please use the original box and packing materials for safe transportation of this product. It is normal for the cover and rear panel to become warm after the player has been in operation for an extended period of time. Do not move this product during playback.
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Features Introduction Player Features Supports a Variety of Video Disc Types Supports Blu-ray (BD-ROM), DVD Video and DVD-RW/-R (V mode and finalized only) discs. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital video/audio signal path from the player to your TV.
Getting Started Introduction Region code Both the Blu-ray Disc Player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order to play the disc. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this Blu-ray Disc Player is described on the rear panel of the Blu-ray Disc Player.
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Getting Started Introduction Discs which cannot be played on this player. HD DVD DVD-RAM CD-I CDGs play audio only, not graphics. DVD-ROM Super Audio CD(except CD layer) CD-ROM Discs which can be played on this player (For the following discs, the ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.) DVD+RW...
Getting Started Introduction CD-RW/CD-R Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-RW/CD-R disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above disc, as the disc may not play back. If the CD-RW/CD-R disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience delays when playing back the beginning of the disc or all recorded fles may not play.
Getting Started Introduction DISC STORAGE & MANAGEMENT Disc Handling Disc Shape Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this Blu-ray Disc Player may be damaged. Holding discs Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed. Blu-ray Discs If the player is not used for a long period of time, remove the Blu-ray Disc from the player and store it in its case.
Front Panel and Rear Panel illustration Introduction Front Panel Play / Pause Button Power Button Plays a disc or pauses playback. Switches the unit ON or OFF. Disc Tray Stop Button Stops disc playback. Insert a disc here. BD Light PREV Button BD Player is on, this show BLUE light.
Remote Control Introduction Remote Control OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY STANDBY OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE POP MENU/TITLE MENU RANDOM SUBTITLE POP MENU/TITLE RANDOM BONUS VIEW SECONDARY SECONDARY SECONDARY AUDIO MENU SUBTITLE AUDIO MOVE( COLOUR (RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE) SETUP ENTER SECONDARY SUBTITLE STEP SETUP DISPLAY...
TV Set Connections Connections TV Set Connections HDMI COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN YPbPr IN HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO(red and white) OUT (Audio) Red White Red Blue Green CONNECT BD PLAYER TO TV SET BY AV CABLE Connect the BD player s L and R jack to the audio input jack on the TV.
Digital Audio Connections Connections Digital Audio Connections Connecting to an AV Amplifier with Digital Audio Input Coaxial Optical Digital Amplifier Notes: 1. Select the Coaxial or Optical digital audio output. 2. Set the digital Amplifier to the AV input connected to the BD player.
How to connect USB storage devices USB thumb drive (not supplied) 1. Connect USB thumb drive/HDD/memory adapter to BDP-899 USB port. 2. Navigate to the file you want to play (page 24). 3. To enjoy additional content (such as BonusView/BD-Live) on certain Blu-Ray Disc titles, you will need to use external memory.
You can also enjoy the BD-Live function(page 27). 10/100Mbps cable(not supplied) Connect through a Network Hub or Switch Network Cable Network Cable Network Cable Hub/Switch BDP-899 ADSL modem/ Internet Cable modem Connect through a wireless LAN router Network Cable Network Cable ADSL modem/ 802.11g/n Wireless...
Other Operations Function Operation Advanced Features Function Operation OPEN/CLOSE To open the disc tray, press OPEN/CLOSE; To close the disc tray, press OPEN/CLOSE again. AUDIO During BD, DVD playback, press AUDIO can select different audio language. During VCD playback, press AUDIO button to switch between LEFT/RIGHT/STEREO channels.
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Function Operation Advanced Features SLOW During BD, DVD, VCD or SVCD playback, press SLOW for slow motion playback. Once you press SLOW, the disc will play at different speed. Press PLAY to resume normal playback. No sound is heard during slow mode. Slow motion operates only in the forward direction.
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Function Operation Advanced Features Secondary Subtitle Press Secondary Subtitle button to choose subtitle language for the secondary video. (this function is disc dependent) Secondary Audio Press Secondary Audio button to choose audio language for the secondary audio (this function is disc dependent). POP MENU/TITLE Press the button to enter the appointed title.(Requires disc support) During BD playback, press the button to display the disc s popup menu.
System Setup Advanced Features System Setup Press SETUP button on remote controller under STOP or NO DISC status to bring up setup menu. In setup menu, using UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT and ENTER button to configure settings, press SETUP button to exit setup menu. 1.
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System Setup Advanced Features 2.1 TV Type: Select TV type. 2.2 TV Aspect: Select display configuration for disc. 16:9: Content presented in 16:9 geometry for wide screen TVs. 16:9PB: Content presented in 4:3 geometry or cropped content for wide screen TVs. 4:3LB: Content presented in 4:3 geometry with horizontal black bars on top and bottom for conventional TVs.
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System Setup Advanced Features 3.1 Digital output: Choose preferred option for digital out based on receiver connected to player. PCM Stereo: Mixed digital audio sent over HDMI and SPDIF in two-channel PCM format. PCM 5.1CH: Mixed digital audio sent over HDMI in 5.1CH PCM (if supported by HDMI device) format and SPDIF in two-channel PCM format.
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System Setup Advanced Features Enter right password to enter parental control menu. Setup Menu---Parental Menu Parental Country Parental Control Parental Level 8.Adult Parental Password Default ENTER Note: Factory default password is 6666. 4.1 Parental Country: Select the movie intended for your residential area. USA: Parental country set to USA.
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System Setup Advanced Features 5. System Setting Setup Menu---System Reset Menu Clear BD Storage Network Access Block Invalid Access Software Version PKG_DVD_1_4_035_RC Loader Version BP_04-BMbc CFE Version CEF-0-1-35-17 EN TE R 5.1 Rest Menu: menu for setting configurations to factory default. Setup Menu---System Reload Default Setting? Cancel...
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System Setup Advanced Features 5.3 Network Access: Please set its value to Always Allow Access, if you want to access internet (network access is disc dependent). 5.4 Software Version: Show player software version(will be changed base on software). 5.5 Loader Version: Show loader software version(will be changed base on software).
File Disc(MPEG4/WMA/MP3/JPEG) Playback Advanced Features File Disc(MPEG4/WMA/MP3/JPEG) Playback System will pop up a navigation selection menu (see below picture) after read out a disc with MPEG4/WMA/MP3/JPEG files. After inserted USB with MPEG4/WMA/MP3/JPEG files, press USB key under no disc, “STOP” or file browser status, system will pop up navigation selection menu for USB. (See below picture) You should select Video to play MPEG4 files, or Music/Picture to view pictures and listen music.
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File Disc(MPEG4/WMA/MP3/JPEG) Playback Advanced Features After read out the device with WMJ files, player will list all directories and files in root directory as below picture shown. Press MENU key to bring up a pop up menu which guide you for special features, press LEFT button to exit pop up menu, press NAVIGATION buttons on remote controller to select desired item for playback or enter next level directory.
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File Disc(MPEG4/WMA/MP3/JPEG) Playback Advanced Features For JPEG files, in pop up menu, user can choose to play current JPEG or slide show JPEG files Play Start Slide Show Properties For single JPEG file playback, user can change to slide show mode with different transition effects, rotate current picture or choose “Properties”...
BonusView/BD-Live Advanced Features BonusView /BD-Live Some BD-ROMs have bonus contents and other data that can be downloaded to the internal memory (local storage) or external memory for enjoyment. 1. Insert the USB Devices (not supplied) into the USB on the front of the player. The internal memory is used as the local storage.
Troubleshooting Others Troubleshooting Ensure you have entered the correct AV input for your TV. Ensure you have entered the correct AV input for your TV. BD-Live feature does not work. Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet(page 14).
Specifications Others Specifications General Power requirements: AC 100-240 Volt, 50/60Hz Power consumption: 35W Weight: 3.4KG Dimensions: 430x55x260MM Discs Compatibility: BD,DVD,DVD+/-R/RW,VCD,CD-DA,CD-R/RW. Video out Video out: 1.0V(p-p)/75 , sync, negative polarity, RCA pin jack x 1 Audio out 2.0 channel out: RCA pin jackx2 Coaxial out: 0.5V(p-p)75 , RCA pin Jack x l Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz S/N ratio:>90dB...
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