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  • Page 1: Stereo Version For 2 Channel Playback Of All Sources

    Universal Media Transport Users Manual Rev 1 (3/11) tereo erSion for hannel laybaCk of all SourCeS , 2 Hdmi ideo utputs nAlog oAxiAl nAlog omposite RCA, B xlR, B msB n igitAl udio utputs ptiCAl oAxiAl AlAnCed Ridged etwoRk nAlog udio utputs tReAm...

  • Page 2: Quick Start Guide

    Universal Media Transport Quick start guide Setup and Connections: Display - If you plan to play music from DVD, BluRay, USB or Network, attach any display to the analog video output or HDMI 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 complete MSB System, available in Matt White or Satin Black. Custom colors also available. MSB System Although the UMT can be used with any DAC there are special features that can only be enjoyed with an MSB DAC. The big limitation is the standard S/PDIF digital audio output format.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Audio Language/Track Selection Subtitle Selection Stereo Version for 2 Channel Playback of all sources Angle Selection Quick start guide Picture-in-Picture and Secondary Audio Setup and Connections: BD-Live Audio Settings: ADVANCED OPERATIONS Factory Reset: TV System Selection Network Player: Output Resolution Burn-In: Zooming and Aspect Ratio Control MSB System...

  • Page 5: Rear Panel Details

    Rear Panel Details Power Input – This product must be plugged into a Platinum power base with a digital supply or an external desktop supply. It will not work with any previous MSB power supplies such as the P1000. Ethernet LAN Port– This is for connection the UMT to a home computer network for streaming and for connection to the internet.

  • 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: Audio Connection

    The MSB Network • Analog – Use component video as the primary video output port. One of the most powerful feature of the Platinum is the MSB This setting will ensure that the component output is always network. This network plugs into the MSB input of the Platinum and available and displays proper video signals.

  • Page 8: Umt With Non-Msb Dac (96K Or 192K)

    UMT with MSB DAC There are three versions of the firmware that run in the UMT, one for use with MSB DACs and two for use with non-MSB DACs. When using the UMT with an MSB DAC the UMT should be connected to the PRO I2S Ground Isolated MSB Network I input on the DAC with a MSB Network Cable.

  • Page 9: Internet Connection Through Ethernet Cable

    Computer Network Connection The UMT has significant internet exploration capabilities. Currently it supports both Netflix and Blockbuster for instant online media streaming, as well as in-home network media sharing via My Network which is functionally equivalent to DLNA. Additional network applications may be added with future firmware updates.

  • Page 10: Changing The Remote Code

    1. POWER: Toggle power STANDBY and ON 2. ON/OFF: Discrete on/off power buttons 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.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Standby Button – This is used to reset the unit and to switch to the MSB Network pass through. The MSB Network pass through is the MSB Network input on the unit. This allows other transports with a MSB Network output to be connected to the same DAC. When the light is red, the unit is in standby and the MSB Network Input is selected.

  • Page 12: Video Setup

    Video Setup The “Video Setup” section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure video output options. MSB has set the video setup to what we think are the best settings, assuming you have a wide-screen display with HDMI inputs. With any other display options you will need to make the adjustments below.
  • Page 13 • NTSC (default) – When playing NTSC-encoded discs, no system conversion is performed. PAL-encoded contents are converted to NTSC output. Blu-ray Discs encoded with 24Hz frame rate are converted to 60Hz frame rate if neither 1080p24 Output nor Source Direct output resolution is enabled. •...
  • Page 14 • Off – The screen saver will not be activated. Use this option if your TV does not have a burn-in issue. • Energy Saver – Video output will be turned off after 3 minutes of inactivity. Many projectors and LCD TVs will go into a standby or sleep mode and turn off their projection lamp or LCD backlight lamp, thus saving energy and prolonging the lamp life.

  • Page 15: Reset Factory Settings - Easy Setup Wizard

    Reset Factory Settings - Easy Setup Wizard Access the Easy Setup Wizard The UMT is delivered with the optimum audio settings. You may need to adjust the settings for your video display. If all else fails, you may reset the UMT to the original settings. To start the Easy Setup Wizard, please follow these steps: 1) Turn on the Display.

  • Page 16: Determine The Display Aspect Ratio

    exceptions. Advanced users may want to try all supported resolutions and choose the one that provides the best visual result. The MSB UMT supports a special “Source Direct” output resolution on its HDMI output. This resolution is recommended for use with external video processors or high-end TVs.

  • Page 17: Select The Audio Setting

    Select the Audio Setting The Blu-ray Disc format brings not only high resolution video, but also high bit rate audio such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio. Blu-ray Discs may also include additional audio features such as menu click sound and Secondary Audio Program (SAP –...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Dvd Menu Playback

    Volume Control On the UMT remote, the volume control buttons will control any Platinum DAC IV with rev 3.6 or higher code. (if this feature does not work, check your firmware code revision on the DAC IV and download an update.) •...

  • Page 20: Audio Language/Track Selection

    Audio Language/Track Selection 1. To select the audio language or track, press the AUDIO button on the remote control during playback. 2. Repeat pressing the AUDIO button or use the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to choose from all available language or audio tracks. NOTE: Availability of languages and audio channels varies by disc.

  • Page 21: Advanced Operations

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS TV System Selection While you may want to set the video output system (NTSC/PAL) to the same as that supported by your TV, realize that the UMT will convert any content that is not in the correct format your TV understands. The default output is NTSC for North America. Press and hold the P/N button for 5 seconds on the remote control to cycle the video output to PAL, NTSC or “Multi”...

  • Page 22: Zooming And Aspect Ratio Control

    Zooming and Aspect Ratio Control This feature zooms in or out of the displayed frame and also changes the aspect ratio (image width vs. height). To change the zoom level, press the ZOOM button on the remote control. Each press of the ZOOM button will switch the zoom level in sequence. Zoom Levels for HDMI 1 Output The following zoom levels are available when “Primary Output”...

  • Page 23: Zoom Levels For Hdmi 2 & Analog (Component) Video

    3) Playing 4:3 BD or DVD when “TV Aspect Ratio” is set to “16:9 Wide/Auto” • 1:1 – The player maintains the correct 4:3 aspect ratio and adds borders to the left and right sides of the image. • Stretch – The image is horizontally stretched by 1.33 times. This zoom level fills up the 16:9 screen, but figures may look shorter and wider than they should be.

  • Page 24: Repeat A Selected Section

    CD and SACD: NOTE: Certain Blu-ray Discs may not allow for repeating. Repeat a Selected Section To repeatedly play a specified section, please follow these steps: 1. During normal playback, press the AB REPLAY button on the remote at the desired beginning point (Point A) for the repeat play.

  • Page 25: Playback From A Specific Location - Cd And Sacd Discs

    2. Chapter time search. For example, search for a specified time within the currently playing chapter. Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the on-screen display. Use the PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN button to switch the display to Chapter Time mode (note the icon placed on the left of the Time Counter changes from the Title icon to the Chapter icon).

  • Page 26: Viewing Pictures On Dvd-Audio Discs

    The position is memorized even after turning off the unit or changing the disc. When the next time the disc with a memorized playing position is played back, the player will recognize the saved playing position. Playback will automatically resume from this saved position. However if you wish to cancel the automatic resume and start playback from the beginning, you may press the STOP button when prompted.

  • Page 27: The Home Menu

    The Home Menu When a USB/e-SATA drive or an optical disc stored with media files is inserted, the player presents a “Home Menu” to assist you in navigating and playing the files. You can also bring up the Home Menu with the HOME button on the remote control. The Home Menu is the starting point for accessing media files.

  • Page 28: Playing Movie Files

    If a music file starts playing and there is no other user operation, the “Now Playing” screen will appear after a few seconds. You can also get to this screen using the “Now Playing” menu. This screen can show the following information: •...

  • Page 29: Adding Background Music

    • Mirror (flip the photo along its vertical axis to make it a mirror image): DOWN ARROW • Rotate left (counterclockwise): LEFT ARROW • Rotate right (clockwise): RIGHT ARROW • Repeat: REPEAT • Show photos in “Digest” mode: RED color button. The “Digest” mode shows the 9 photo thumbnails in a screen to make visual navigation easy.

  • Page 30: Playback Setup

    Press the SETUP button on the remote control, and the TV screen displays the following: Press the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to select the section. There are 6 sections: Playback Setup, Video Setup, Audio Format Setup, Audio Processing, Device Setup, and Network Setup. Press the ENTER button or the RIGHT ARROW button to enter the selected section.

  • Page 31: Video Setup

    below the selected age will be allowed, and any rating above the selected age will be blocked. • DVD Ratings - Press the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to select the rating to allow for DVD. The available ratings are Kid, G, PG, PG-13, PGR, R, NC17, Adult and Off.

  • Page 32: Hdmi Options

    current parameter values will be stored automatically when you exit the Picture Adjustment screen or switch to another Picture Mode. Brightness: To adjust the brightness (black level) of the video output. Contrast: To adjust the contrast (white level) of the video output. NOTE: Proper brightness and contrast settings are necessary for a quality video output.
  • Page 33 • Auto (Recommended) – The player checks with the display device to automatically determine what color space to use. If the display device supports YCbCr 4:4:4, then it will be used to avoid extra color space conversion. • RGB Video Level – The HDMI output uses RGB color space and normal signal range suitable for video displays. •...

  • Page 34: Audio Format Setup

    Audio Format Setup The “Audio Format Setup” section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure preferences for audio output formats. As the UMT is a transport capable of outputting the highest quality audio, the user is cautioned against changing any of these menu items.

  • Page 35: Blu-Ray Audio Playback

    Blu-ray Audio Playback Blu-ray Discs may contain many types of audio signal formats, some of which are high resolution types such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Blu-ray Discs also have many optional audio components such as the Secondary Audio Program and menu clicking sound.

  • Page 36: Audio Processing Setup

    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 level.
  • Page 37 Dynamic Range Control: DRC can smooth out the sound by reducing the peaks and boasting the valleys. It would typically be used with poorly produced TV shows were the voices are drowned out by the background sounds. Enabling DRC may make low level audio more audible during low-level listening.

  • Page 38: 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 39 working code. If you have selected a new remote code, you must set the remote control handset to use the same code. Please refer to the Changing the Remote Code section of this manual for details. If you have selected “Alt. Code”, the supplied handset will not operate the player, and you must use a universal remote control with the properly configured code set.

  • Page 40: Network Setup

    13. Reset Factory Defaults: To reset all settings to the factory default value. The remote control code, parental control password and ratings will not be reset. This operation is only available when the playback is completely stopped or when there is no disc loaded. Network Setup The “Network Setup”...
  • Page 41 test result is shown on the screen. • WPS – To start the Wi-Fi Protected Setup. BDP-93 supports the WPS standard to provide an easy and secure establishment of a wireless home network. The available options are: • PIN – To configure the WPS using a Personal Identification Number. UMT will generate a PIN and you need to input it into the software control panel of your wireless router or access point.

  • 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...

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