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  • Page 1 Universal Media Transport plus Users Manual Rev 2 (5/13) 2 HdMi ideo utputs 3, B xlR, MsB p igital udio utputs ptical oaxial alanced 512 c lock nteRface nteRnal lock eadeR xteRnal lock in oR out nalog udio utputs tReaM...

  • Page 2: Quick Start Guide

    Universal Media Transport Plus Quick start guide Setup and Connections: Display - If you plan to play music from DVD, BluRay, USB or Network, attach any display to HDMI 1. Internet - If you plan to stream from the internet or want a firmware update online, plug COMPUTER LAN into any computer network (wireless is not recommended).

  • Page 3: Msb System

    Here is the back panel of an MSB DAC. Note the ProI2S input on the DAC (Green Ring). This special input can be connected to the UMT ProI2S output and this connection will not only transfer data bit perfectly, but will do it without any ground connection, PLUS the low jitter clock in the DAC will be sent to the UMT, and the UMT will operate in sync with the DAC clock.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Audio Format Setup Blu-ray Audio Playback Quick start guide Multichannel Audio Processing Setup Setup and Connections: Speaker Configuration Audio Settings: Down Mix Mode Advanced Audio Settings: Speaker Settings Network Player: Other Audio Processing Settings Burn-In: Device Setup MSB System BASIC OPERATIONS Rear Panel Details Disc Playback...

  • Page 5: Rear Panel Details

    Rear Panel Details 1. Power Input – This product must be plugged into a Signature Transport Power Base, any of the DAC IV power bases with a digital supply or an external desktop supply. For improved performance plug in a second supply. This completely separates the video and drive part of the UMT from the Audio part.

  • Page 6: Connections

    Connections Video Connections The UMT has a range of applications. If your only use is the playing of audio discs, then no video connection is required. The system setup is optimum for you and all you have to do is make the proper audio connections. If your interests is in playing music from a Hard Disc, USB stick or from a computer network, then a video display is needed for navigation.

  • Page 7: The Ground Lift Feature Of The Dac Iv

    The Ground Lift feature of the DAC IV This feature is the most powerful tool available for UMT setup and makes a huge difference in sound! So we have given you all the tools to get it right. The most important is a ground lift in the DAC IV menus that disconnects the analog part of the DAC output stage from the chassis and digital ground.

  • Page 8: Msb Clock Header

    MSB Clock Header The UMT offers an amazing opportunity to install the lowest jitter clock in the world and use it to clock our data going to non MSB DACs with depend on the incoming data stream to recover the clock. The standard MSB Clock Header allows both the Femto140 Clock and the Galaxy Femtosecond Clock to be installed.
  • Page 9 One or two medical grade desktop supplies can be used with the UMT. The Signature Transport Power Base is a dedicated high quality power supply for the UMT. It is a linear power supply with ultra low noise. It can be used alone or in conjunction with any other power supply for better isolation. It should be hooked up to the audio supply when used with a desktop supply.

  • Page 10: Usb Connections

    USB Connections A USB Storage device may be attached to any of the USB inputs. These inputs are for reading storage devices only and should not be attached to a computer, iPod or other USB peripheral. Appropriate devices would include USB memory sticks and USB Hard Drives.

  • Page 11: Rs232 Control

    will be disabled. • MSB cannot guarantee that the IR IN port will be compatible with devices that are not manufactured by MSB. • Connecting the IR IN port to an incompatible device may result in damage to the connected device or the player. Please contact MSB customer support if you plan to integrate the player into an IR distribution system.

  • Page 12: Changing The Remote Code

    Remote Buttons 1. POWER: Toggle power STANDBY and ON 3. PURE AUDIO: Turn off/on video 4. NUMBER Buttons: Enter numeric values 5. CLEAR: Clear numeric input 6. TOP MENU: Show BD top menu or DVD title menu 7. ARROW and ENTER Buttons: Navigate menu selection 8.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Standby Button – This is used to reset the unit. When the light is red, the unit is in standby and the MSB Network Input is selected. When the light is green, the UMT is on. The UMT is slow when going into or out of standby. Also, the UMT saves it’s settings only when going into Standby.

  • Page 14: Msb Advanced Audio Setup

    MSB Advanced Audio Setup There are several special setup modes possible relating to the MSB audio processing. These modes are enabled with a special series of remote keystrokes. When pressed correctly the UMT will acknowledge by blinking the red LED on the front panel for 5 seconds. Here are the commands.

  • Page 15: Playback Setup

    access the setup item, please check for configuration conflicts and consistency. For example, if Video Setup > 3D Output is set to Off, the 3D Setting menu item will be grayed-out. Setting 3D Output to On (or Auto) will enable the 3D Setting menu. To access the player’s Setup Menu simply press the SETUP button on the remote control.

  • Page 16: Video Setup

    • Area Code – Some Blu-ray Discs may have different parental control ratings for different geographical areas. At this time the player only supports the parental control ratings used in the United States. • Change Password – To change the parental control password, enter a 4-digit number as the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm.
  • Page 17 • Blank HDMI 2 (Yes/No) – Allows you to force HDMI 2 OUT to output a blank 2D screen when HDMI 1 OUT outputs 3D video. During 3D movie playback, when HDMI 1 is connected to a 3D display and HDMI 2 is connected to a non-3D receiver which is in turn connected to the same 3D display, you may encounter an issue where there is no audio coming from the receiver.

  • Page 18: Detailed Video Setup

    • OSD Position – To set the display position for the on-screen display (OSD). When the “OSD Position” is set at 0, the OSD is shown at the top and bottom of the video screen. When it is set at a value between 1 and 5, the OSD is shifted towards the center of the video screen.

  • Page 19: Hdmi Options

    Contrast: To adjust the contrast (white level) of the video output. NOTE: Proper brightness and contrast settings are necessary for a quality video output. If you do not have the correct black and white levels, your images can appear washed out or can lose detail in shadows when watching darker scenes. Televisions have brightness (black level) and contrast (white level) controls;...

  • Page 20: Audio Format Setup

    • RGB PC Level – The HDMI output uses RGB color space and expands the signal range. The expanded signal range is suitable for personal computer (PC) displays. Some TVs are designed to be used as a PC monitor, and expect signal in expanded RGB range when the DVI input is selected.

  • Page 21: Blu-Ray Audio Playback

    • LPCM – Digital audio output via HDMI will be multi-channel Linear PCM format. When this option is selected, compressed audio bit streams will be decoded by the player. This setting is recommended when connecting the HDMI output directly to a TV or to a receiver without advanced audio decoding capabilities.

  • Page 22: Multichannel Audio Processing Setup

    Multichannel Audio Processing Setup The “Audio Processing Setup” section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure how the player will process audio signals before sending them to the output. This ONLY impacts the playback of multichannel sources. None of the settings have any impact on 2 channels sources such as CDs. Speaker Configuration In the Speaker Configuration menu you can configure speaker settings such as down-mix mode, number of speakers, their distance, size and trim...

  • Page 23: Device Setup

    The firmware is the system software that controls the digital audio processing of the player. To ensure the best possible listening experience, the player may need a firmware update from time to time. Please visit the MSB Technology web site www.
  • Page 24 • Code 3 – UMT remote code set 3. Use this code if Code 2 did not solve your problem. • Alt. Code – Alternative remote code. The alternative remote control code enables users to program their universal remote controls that come with TV, projector or A/V receiver to operate the UMT.
  • Page 25 • Storage Device – To select which storage device should be used as the persistent storage. The UMT preserves about 1GB of internal flash memory that can be used for persistent storage. There are also two USB ports on the player that can accept a USB drive to be used as the persistent storage.
  • Page 26 Network Setup The “Network Setup” section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure the parameters for the Internet connection of the player, test the connection and restrict BD-Live access. The menu items in this section are: Connection Information: To display the current internet connection information, such as connection type, IP address, Ethernet MAC, Wireless MAC, etc.
  • Page 27 input the security key using the remote control. The player will then test the connection and display the results. • Manual – Allows you to manually enter the information for a wireless network. You need to use the remote control to input the SSID, select the Security Mode and input the Security Key.

  • Page 28: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS Disc Playback 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the player. 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE (OPEN) button to eject the disc tray. 3. Place the disc with the label side facing up and the recorded side facing down. 4.

  • Page 29: Fast Playback

    Fast Playback You may fast forward or reverse during playback. 1. Press the FWD button on the remote control and the player starts fast forward playback. Each press of the FWD button switches the playback speed in the following sequence: 2.

  • Page 30: Volume Control

    DVD and Blu-ray Disc: - Title elapsed time - Chapter elapsed time - Title remaining time - Chapter remaining time CD and SACD: - Track elapsed time - Disc elapsed time - Track remaining time - Disc remaining time In addition to the playback time, the on-screen display may also contain the following information about the content currently playing: •...

  • Page 31: Audio Return Channel (Arc) Selection

    Audio Return Channel (ARC) Selection When sending a digital audio signal from the TV back to the UMT through an HDMI connection, press the INPUT button on the remote to bring the Input Source menu. Use the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to choose the required ARC channel. You can always select BLU-RAY PLAYER to return to UMT HOME menu.

  • Page 32: Advanced Operations

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Output Resolution The UMT supports multiple output resolutions. If you would like to change the output resolution, you may do so by pressing the RESOLUTION button on the remote control: Make sure the HDMI cable is properly connected. Turn on the TV and adjust the TV to use its HDMI input port.
  • Page 33 • Full Screen – The image is stretched by 1.33 times for both vertical and horizontal directions. For movies with 2.35:1 aspect ratio, this zoom level cuts off the black borders at the top and bottom of the image while maintaining the correct aspect ratio. The left and right sides of the image are slightly cropped.

  • Page 34: Repeat Playback

    Subtitle Shift For customers using a 2.35:1 “Constant Image Height” video projection system, subtitles may get cut off because they are positioned outside of the active video area. The Subtitle Shift feature can be useful to these customers. The player can shift subtitles up or down so they are displayed within the active video area.

  • Page 35: Playback From A Specific Location - Dvd And Blu-Ray Discs

    Playback from a Specific Location - DVD and Blu-ray Discs During the playback of a DVD or Blu-ray Disc, you may specify a location to start playback by entering the title, chapter or time directly. Press the GOTO button to bring up the on-screen display. On top of the video screen, the on-screen display information has the following components (from left to right): Playing Status, Title, Chapter, Time Counter, Progress Indicator, and Total Time.

  • Page 36: Memory And Automatic Resume

    1. Track time search. For example, search for a specified time within the currently playing track. Press the GOTO button to place the cursor on the track Time Counter. Use the NUMBER or ARROW buttons to enter the hours, minutes and seconds for your specified search and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 37: Media File Playback

    MEDIA FILE PLAYBACK In addition to playing standard disc-based formats such as Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD and SACD, the UMT can play media files. You can enjoy digital music, movies and photos stored on a data disc (recordable CD, DVD or Blu-ray) or an external USB drive. Due to the variation of media, encoding software and techniques used, compatibility cannot be guaranteed for all user-created or downloaded content.

  • Page 38: Internet Streaming On Home Menu

    NOTE: NAS is a networked appliance that provides file-based data storage services to other devices on the network. Commercial products are available on the market. SMB (Server Message Block) or CIFS (Common Internet File System) is mostly known as Microsoft Windows Network. It does not require an extra media server or perform any media format transcoding, which reduces the processing load and keeps the original content quality.

  • Page 39: Playing Music Files

    Playing Music Files To play digital music files stored on an optical disc or USB drive, select “Music” from the Home Menu. A file browser will appear to assist you in navigating the files and folders. The first step is to select the “Data Disc” or USB device that contains the music files.

  • Page 40: Playing Movie Files

    Playing Movie Files To play movie files stored on an optical disc, USB drive, select “Movie” from the Home Menu. A file browser will appear to assist you in navigating the files and folders. The first step is to select the “Data Disc”, USB device that contains the movie files.

  • Page 41: System Automation

    Adding Background Music You can add background music to the photo slideshow. To do so, you will need to prepare some digital music files. The music files can be stored on the same disk as the photos, or on a different USB drive. Start music playback first by selecting “Music” from the home menu.

  • Page 42: Language Code List

    Language Code List Warranty All MSB products carry a one year warranty. No returns accepted without an RMA. All units must be returned to the distributor in the country of origin. MSB will not make warranty repairs on grey market products. Be sure the product you purchased is authorized to be in your country.

  • Page 43: Optional Zone Free Upgrade

    Optional Zone Free Upgrade...

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