Enjoying Bonusview or BD-LIVE, Virtual Package

BD/DVD/CD Playback

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE

BD VIDEO

This Player is compatible with additional functions of BD-Video, BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1) and BD-LIVE.

For BD-Video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW, the functions of Picture in Picture and Virtual Package are available. For BD-LIVE compatible discs, you can enjoy a variety of functions via the internet in addition to the BONUSVIEW functions.

Virtual Package/BD-LIVE data is saved in Local Storage (USB memory device connected to this Player). To enjoy these functions, connect a USB memory device (minimum 1 GB capacity (2 GB or more recommended)) supporting USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s) to the BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal (page 11) on the back of this player.

•If there is insufficient storage space, the data will not be copied/downloaded. Delete unneeded data or use a new USB memory device.

•If a USB memory device containing other data (previously recorded) is used, the video and audio may not play back properly.

•If the USB memory device is disconnected from this player during playback of Virtual Package/BD-LIVE data, playback of the disc will stop.

•Some time may be required for the data to load (read/ write).

•Refer to “USB Memory Management” on page 43 for erasing the Virtual Package data and the BD-LIVE data in the USB memory device.

CAUTION

•It may not be possible to use the BD-LIVE functions if there is insufficient space on the USB memory device. In this case, refer to “USB Memory Management” on page 43 for erasing the Virtual Package data and the BD-LIVE data in the USB memory device.

NOTE

•Operation of USB memory devices is not guaranteed.

•Do not use a USB extension cable when connecting a USB memory device to the BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal of the player.

−Using a USB extension cable may prevent the player from performing correctly.

Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary audio/video playback)

BD-Video that includes secondary audio and video compatible with Picture in Picture can be played back with secondary audio and video simultaneously as a small video in the corner.

1Press SECONDARY VIDEO during playback to show the 2-picture screen.

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audio/video audio/video

2To remove the secondary video, press SECONDARY VIDEO again.

NOTE

•To listen to secondary audio, make sure that “Secondary Audio” is set to “On”. (See page 37.)

•The secondary audio and video for Picture In Picture may automatically play back and be removed depending on the content. Also, playable areas may be restricted.

Virtual Package

For BD-Video discs compatible with Virtual Package, data is copied from the discs or internet to local storage. It is automatically copied to the local storage prior to playback. You can enjoy a variety of additional functions including secondary video, secondary audio, subtitles, movie trailers, etc.

•The playback methods vary depending on the disc. For details, refer to the disc manual.

BD-LIVE

In this Player, a variety of contents with interactive functions are available through BD-LIVE compatible Blu-ray discs by connecting to the internet. You can enjoy the download of bonus features such as latest movie trailers to the USB memory device, communication compatible BD-J interactive games, etc.

• The available functions differ depending on the disc.

NOTE

•Regarding playback method of BD-LIVE contents, etc., perform the operations in accordance with the instructions in the BD disc manual.

•To enjoy BD-LIVE functions, perform the broadband internet connection (page 18) and communication settings (pages 40–42).

•Refer to page 39 regarding the setup to restrict access to BD-LIVE contents.