Introduction

●PIP (Picture in Picture) (BONUSVIEW) Setting

Some BD-video have the PIP (picture-in-picture) function which enables you to display the secondary video in the primary video. You can call up the secondary video by pressing [MODE] whenever the scene contains the secondary video.

●Automatic Detection of Discs

This unit automatically detects if a loaded disc is BD, DVD, audio CD, MP3, JPEG, Windows Media™ Audio or DivX®.

●Pure Direct

The sound quality of analog audio output is improved by stop output of video signals, etc.

●On-Screen Display

Information about the current operation can be displayed on a screen, allowing you to confirm the currently active functions (such as program playback) using the remote control.

●Dimmer

The brightness of the front panel display can be adjusted.

●Screen Saver

The screen saver program starts if there is no activity at the unit or its remote for more than 5 minutes. The brightness of the display is darken by 75%. The program is deactivated when there is any activity.

●Picture Control

Picture control adjusts the picture quality of the specific display.

●Search

Chapter search: Search for a desired chapter.

Title search:

Search for a desired title.

Track search:

Search for a desired track/file.

Time search:

Search for a desired time point or a title or a

●Repeat

track/file.

 

Chapter:

Repeated playback of a chapter of the disc.

Title:

Repeated playback of a title of the disc.

Track:

Repeated playback of a track/file of the disc.

All:

Repeated playback of the entire disc.

 

(not available for BD, DVD-video)

A-B:

Repeated playback of a part between two points.

Group:

Repeated playback of a folder of the MP3/JPEG/

 

Windows Media™ Audio/DivX® disc being played

 

back is possible.

●Zoom

x1.2, x1.5, x2.0, x4.0 magnified image can be displayed. (not available for BD)

●Marker

Electric reference points designated by user can be called back.

●Resume Playback

User can resume playback from the point at which the playback has been stopped even if the power is turned off.

●Bit Rate Indication

The bit rate (the amount of video data currently being read) can be displayed during the playback of video contents. (not available for BD)

●DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Use this procedure to set the dynamic range of the output signals when playing back DVD/BD recorded in Dolby Digital/ Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD.

●Displaying a JPEG picture

Kodak Picture CD can be played back. Still images stored in JPEG format on DVD-RW/-R, CD-RW/-R or SD Memory Card can also be played back.

●Playing Back Windows Media™ Audio File

You can enjoy Windows Media™ Audio files which are recorded on DVD-RW/-R, CD-RW/-R or SD Memory Card.

●Playing Back an MP3 File

You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on DVD-RW/-R, CD-RW/-R or SD Memory Card.

●Playing Back DivX® File

You can enjoy DivX® files which are recorded on DVD-RW/-R or CD-RW/-R.

•Official DivX® Certified product

•Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files.

●Playing Back the Contents in SD Memory Card

•You can playback MP3, Windows Media™ Audio, or JPEG stored in an SD Memory Card.

•You can store picture-in-picture commentary, subtitles or other extras for BD-ROM Profile 1.1 files in an SD Memory Card and playback with the BD-ROM.

●BD-J Application

•With some BD that supports Java applications (BD-J), you can enjoy interactive function (e.g., game).

Important

Use only discs marked with logos listed on page 4.

Power Supply

The main power supply is engaged when the main plug is plugged in a 120V, 60Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press <ON/STANDBY> to turn on the unit.

Warning

To avoid fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

WARNING:

LIVE PARTS INSIDE.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

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Introduction

Installation Location

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:

•Do not stand the unit up vertically. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.

•Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

•Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC cord from the outlet before carrying the unit.

Non-use periods - Turn off the unit when it is not in use. Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a long time. Unplug the unit during lightning storms.

Please read this operating instructions carefully before using the unit, and keep it for future reference.

Cautions on Installation

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV.

If this happens, take the following steps:

•Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV.

•Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s AC cord and input/output connection cords.

•Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300Ω/ohms feeder wires. We recommend using outdoor antennas and 75Ω/ohms coaxial cables.

Note

•For heat dispersal, do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.