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Harman Kardon BDP 1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 BANNER HEAD BDP 1 BLU-RAY DISC ™ PLAYER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MESSAGE DISPLAY REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INSTALLATION INITIAL SETUP Step One – Turn On the BDP 1 Step Two – Display the Setup Menu Step Three – Language Setup Step Four – Display Setup Step Five – Audio Setup Step Six –...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ™ 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 ™...

  • Page 6: Features

    • 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 •...

  • Page 7: Media Compatibility

    • 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.

  • Page 8: Front-Panel Controls

    FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS...
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Message Display

    MESSAGE DISPLAY Disc Type BDVD TITLE 480ip 720p 1080ip Video Output Title 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.

  • Page 11: Rear-Panel Connections

    REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 12 Harman Kardon dealer for a replacement. Fan Vents: This area contains vents used by the BDP 1’s fan to cool the system. Maintain a clearance of at least 3 inches to the nearest surface, to avoid overheating the unit.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Functions

    REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power On Dimmer Disc Menu Return Previous Search Reverse Play Setup Repeat A-B Repeat Numeric Keys Backlight IR Transmitter Lens 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.
  • Page 14 Make sure it is pointing toward the BDP 1. Power On: Press to turn on the BDP 1 when it is in the Standby mode. Power Off: Press to turn off the BDP 1, placing it in the Standby mode.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Other system components, especially audio/video receivers and amplifiers, generate massive amounts of heat that will damage the sensitive laser components of the BDP 1. Although the BDP 1 is equipped with a fan that will turn on occasionally to compensate for heat conditions, it is strongly recommended that you place the BDP 1 on its own shelf.
  • Page 16 Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 9, observing the correct polarity. Figure 9 – Remote Battery Compartment Point the remote toward the front panel of the BDP 1. The IR receiver is located immediately to the right of the Message Display. Make sure no objects are blocking the remote’s path.

  • Page 17: Initial Setup

    Figure 10 – Master Power Switch The Power Indicator will turn amber. Press the Power Button on either the front panel or the remote to turn on the BDP 1. See Figure 11. Figure 11 – Power Indicator and Switch NOTE: The BDP 1 Blu-ray Disc player may take longer to start up and load discs than earlier optical disc players.

  • Page 18: Step Five - Audio Setup

    Outputs to match the bitrate capability of the surround receiver. If the BDP 1 is connected directly to a TV, or if it is connected by the HDMI or Analog Audio Outputs, leave this setting at the default “48kHz”, as it has no effect.

  • Page 19: Step Seven - Network Setup

    BD-Live Internet access will be available when you play a compatible disc. If the BDP 1 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”...

  • Page 20: Operation

    Setup section, the BDP 1 may take up to a minute before it is ready for playback. If the unit is left turned on but with no activity, the BDP 1 will automatically power off after 25 minutes. To disable auto turn-off, change the Auto Standby setting in the System Setup menu to “Off”.

  • Page 21: Blu-Ray Disc ™ And Dvd Media

    (PIP) technology. When the BDP 1 is connected to the Internet and a BD-Live disc is loaded, you may be able to download updates to the disc content or access other interactive features.
  • Page 22 Due to the limited size of the internal memory of the BDP 1, BD-Live functionality requires a USB storage device (not included) with more than 1GB of available space to be connected to the USB port. The BDP 1 will detect the USB device, and the menu system will prompt you to select between the USB device and the disc drive as the current media source.

  • Page 23: Audio Cd Playback

    Buttons to highlight your choice and press the OK Button to select it. The BDP 1 will display icons for the folders and files on the storage device. Since still images may be viewed while audio is playing when both types of files are stored on the same media, both types of files appear on screen together.

  • Page 24: Jpeg Playback

    OK Button. The entire contents of the folder will be added to the playlist. NOTE: Only one playlist may exist at a time on the BDP 1, and the playlist will be erased when the disc drawer is opened or the BDP 1 is turned off.
  • Page 25 › Button, then select the desired effect. • Change duration: The BDP 1 is programmed at the factory to display each image for one second, then skip to the next image. To change the duration, a slideshow must be playing. Press the Disc Menu Button.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with operating or installing your BDP 1 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 manual in the Product Support section.

  • Page 27: Glossary

    HDMI or DVI connections. To take advantage of the high-resolution output of the BDP 1 via its HDMI output, your display must be HDCP- compliant. All displays with HDMI inputs are HDCP-compliant, but not all DVI-equipped displays are.
  • Page 28 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 1 is compatible only with files that end in the “wma” extension and that were recorded using the Windows Media...

  • Page 29: Appendix

    Table A1 – Language Setup Menu Setting Default Player Menus English Audio Auto Subtitle None Disc Menus Auto Table A2 – Display Setup Menu Setting Default Aspect Ratio 16:9 Full Resolution HDMI Auto Color Space x.v.Color Film Mode Screen Saver Table A3 –...
  • Page 30 PCM 7.1 PCM Stereo NOTE: If the receiver or TV is not capable of processing the higher-resolution audio from the HDMI Output, the BDP 1 will revert to a lower-resolution audio format, depending on the sink’s capabilities. Audio Output Format...
  • Page 31 Table A7 – Audio Content Availability for Blu-ray Disc Media Audio Format Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS LPCM Table A8 – Video Output Resolutions Video Output Resolutions Supported HDMI 1080p 60/50/30/25/24 1080i 60/30/24 720p 60/30/24 480p 60/30/24 480i Component Video 1080i 60/48...

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    BDP 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Applicable Disc: Disc Formats: 5" (12cm) or 3" (8cm) BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, standard- conforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW or MP3 discs Region Code: BD-Video disc with Code A or Open Region DVD-Video disc with Code 1 or 0 only...
  • Page 33 BANNER HEAD 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. 72-00BDP1-US0B1 2/09...

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