Harman-Kardon BDP 1 owner manual Operation, Turning On the BDP, Playback Basics, Media Launcher

OPERATION

Turning On the BDP 1

Press the front-panel Power Button or remote Power On Button to turn on the BDP 1 when the Power Indicator is amber. The Power Indicator will turn white. As explained in the note at the beginning of the Initial 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”.

Playback Basics

Disc playback is similar for all types of discs. Read through the basic instructions, and then read the sections for each disc type.

Disc Handling Precautions

•To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. See Figure 13.

Figure 13 – How to Handle a Disc

•Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Remove any glue completely before using the disc.

•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources, such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight, as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

•After playing, store the disc in its case.

•Do not write on the label side with a ballpoint pen or other sharp writing utensil.

•Do not drop or bend the disc.

Disc Cleaning Precautions

•Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

•Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray.

Disc Loading Precautions

•Do not load more than one disc on the disc tray.

•Do not place a disc on the tray upside down.

•Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not positioned or centered properly.

Loading Discs

Press the Open/Close Button so that the disc tray opens.

Hold the disc by the edge, and gently place it into the disc drawer, label side up, properly seating it in the tray’s insert. Refer to page 7 for a list of the disc formats supported by the BDP 1.

•The BDP 1 will only play BD discs that are coded for Region A, DVD discs that are coded for Region 1 or discs that are open to being played in all regions.

•The BDP 1 will display video recorded in the NTSC or PAL formats on an NTSC television. The PAL format is generally used in Europe and other regions of the world outside North America, and some music or other DVDs are available in PAL with a Region Code of “0”.

•Playback capability for recordable discs may vary, depending on how the disc was recorded, and some discs may not play at all. Always install the latest PC software before recording homemade discs.

•Both 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs may be used.

•Some DVD-Video discs are double-sided. The title information for these will be printed on the inner ring of the disc, very close to the center hole. The title for the side you wish to play should face up.

After a disc is properly loaded, press the Open/Close or Play Button to close the disc drawer. After the drawer closes, up to a minute may pass while the BDP 1 identifies the disc type and loads the content into its main memory. BD discs, DVDs and audio CDs will begin playing automatically, unless the Auto Play setting in the System Setup menu is off.

Media Launcher

The Media Launcher will appear on screen when the unit is turned on or a disc is loaded. It will remain visible when the Auto Play setting is off, but will disappear as playback begins when the Auto Play setting is on. Select “Disc,” “USB” or “Setup.” The BDP 1 will skip an option if no disc is loaded or no USB device is present. If the disc is a BD-Video disc, DVD or audio CD, selecting “Disc” will begin playback immediately.

If the disc is a data CD, or if a USB device is selected, the Media Launcher will continue to the next level. For a USB device, choose between “File Playback” to hear audio tracks or view still images stored on the device, or “BD-Live Storage” to use the device for virtual memory for the BD-Live function. A USB drive with at least 1GB capacity is required for BD-Live functionality. Select the “Storage” option in this menu.

For a data CD, or if “File Playback” is selected for a USB device, the next Media Launcher menu will appear. Use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to select the desired type of content, and press the OK Button. The BDP 1 will display the folders and files stored on the disc. To open a folder or play a file, use the Navigation Buttons to highlight the item and press the OK Button. To return to the previous level of the disc’s directory, press the Return Button. See pages 23–25 for more detailed information.

The disc type, the disc’s track and timing information, and other relevant data will appear in the Message Display.

When a button is pressed, an icon will appear on screen to indicate the action, such as the standard transport modes (play, stop, pause, fast and slow search, track skip), the opening or closing of the disc drawer, or the prohibit icon (Ø) if the command is not available.

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