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Contents

BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER Introduction ...... 2

DV-BD606 Connections ...... 12 Instruction Manual

Playback ...... 17

Function Setup...... 32

Others ...... 44

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER. Please retain this manual for future reference.

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WARNING: CAUTION AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, persons. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte- nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the PERSONNEL. apparatus.

The caution marking is located on the rear or bottom of the cabinet.

Caution Positioning 1. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no Do not place the unit directly on top of, or underneath, parts you can service inside. Refer all servicing to your TV set. Ensure that there is at least 20 cm between qualified service personnel. the unit and the TV set, and that air can circulate freely 2. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the sides or through the ventilation openings of the unit. bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of reliable operation and to protect the unit from being tilted by a child and an adult leaning, pulling, overheating, these openings must not be blocked or standing or climbing on it. A falling unit can cause covered. serious injury or even death. Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as bookcases unless proper ventilation is provided. A Note about Recycling 3. Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and sources. can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in 4. Avoid use near strong magnetic fields. accordance with your local recycling regulations. 5. Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through This product consists of materials which can be recycled the cabinet slots or openings as they could touch and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. electrically live parts or short circuit parts resulting in a fire or electric shock. Following information is only valid 6. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this EU-member States: apparatus to dripping or splashing, no objects filled Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol apparatus. indicates that batteries and/or accumulators 7. Do not stand the unit up vertically. Use this unit in a must be collected and disposed of horizontal (flat) position only. separately from household waste. 8. This product is in Stand-by mode when it turns off If the battery or accumulator contains more while the power cord is connected. than the specified values of lead (Pb), Pb, Hg, Cd 9. Do not place any combustible objects on the device mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the (candles, etc.). Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical 10. Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any discs symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium and unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet. (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled dust 11. Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find bin symbol. trouble or not in use. By participating in separate collection of batteries, you 12. The mains plug shall remain readily operable. will help to assure the proper disposal of products and 13. Read the manual instructions to ensure correct and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative safe installation and interconnection of the unit in consequences for the environment and human health. multimedia systems. For more detailed information about the collection 14. Keep the distances 20 cm around apparatus of and recycling programmes available in your country, ventilation openings. please contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product.

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1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal • This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal after prolonged use. This is normal. without the permission of the copyright holder. • If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user- not work properly the next time you turn it on, serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact so be sure to use it occasionally. your Onkyo dealer. • When you’ve finished using this unit, remove all discs and turn off the power. 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a 9. Installing this Unit soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild • Install this unit in a well-ventilated location. detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately • Ensure that there’s adequate ventilation all afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive around this unit, especially if it’s installed in an cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical audio rack. If the ventilation is inadequate, the solvents, because they may damage the finish or unit may overheat, leading to malfunction. remove the panel lettering. • Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat 4. Power sources, because its internal temperature may WARNING rise, shortening the life of the optical pickup. BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST • Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. to vibrations from loudspeakers. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. • Never put the unit on top of, or directly above a Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the loud-speaker. voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (AC110-240V, 50Hz). • Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its side or on a sloping surface, because it may The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit cause a malfunction. from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times. • If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the picture and sound quality may be affected. If this Some models have a voltage selector switch for occurs, move this unit away from the TV, radio, or compatibility with power systems around the VCR. world. Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct 10. To Obtain a Clear Picture—This unit is a high- voltage for your area. tech, precision device. If the lens on the optical pickup, or the disc drive mechanism becomes dirty 5. Preventing Hearing Loss or worn, the picture quality may be affected. To Caution maintain the best picture quality, we recommend Excessive sound pressure from earphones and regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or headphones can cause hearing loss. worn part replacement). Contact your Onkyo dealer. 6. Batteries and Heat Exposure 11. Moisture Condensation Warning Moisture condensation may damage this unit. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall Read the following carefully: not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire Moisture may condense on the lens of the optical or the like. pickup, one of the most important parts inside this 7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands— unit. Never handle this unit or its power cord while your • Moisture condensation can occur in the hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid following situations: gets inside this unit, have it checked by your — The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm Onkyo dealer. place. 8. Handling Notes — A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air • If you need to transport this unit, use the original conditioner is hitting the unit. packaging to pack it how it was when you — In the summer, when this unit is moved from an originally bought it. air conditioned room to a hot and humid place. • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit — The unit is used in a humid place. for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

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• Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility For British models of moisture condensation occurring. Doing so Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on may damage your discs and certain parts inside the power supply cord of this unit should be this unit. If condensation does occur, remove all discs and performed only by qualified service personnel. leave this unit turned on for two to three hours. By IMPORTANT this time, the unit will have warmed up and any The wires in the mains lead are coloured in condensation will have evaporated. accordance with the following code: 12. Region Codes—The BD/DVD standard uses Blue: Neutral region codes to control how discs can be played Brown: Live around the world, the world being divided into As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of three regions (BD) or six regions (DVD). This unit this apparatus may not correspond with the will only play BD/DVD discs that match its region coloured markings identifying the terminals in code, which can be found on its rear panel ( , 2 ). your plug, proceed as follows: 13. About this Manual—This manual explains how The wire which is coloured blue must be to use all of this unit’s functions. Although the connected to the terminal which is marked with BD/DVD standard offers many special features, not the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is all discs use them all, so depending on the disc coloured brown must be connected to the being played, this unit may not respond to certain terminal which is marked with the letter L or functions. See the disc’s sleeve notes for supported coloured red. features. IMPORTANT This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to use this fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse model properly, read this Instruction Manual carefully. must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and In case of any trouble, please contact the store where have the same ampere rating as that indicated you purchased the unit. on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try mark on the body of the fuse.If the power cord’s to open the enclosure. plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it DANGER: off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug. VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. For European Models CAUTION: Declaration of Conformity THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product The label on the right is applied described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, on the rear panel. EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY 1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER K. MIYAGI PRODUCT and employs a laser inside ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH the cabinet. 2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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Supplied Accessories • With a digital camera (including built-in cell phone cameras): remote control with batteries RCA audio/video cables Point a digital camera towards the remote (R6x2) control. Push any button on the remote control and look through the digital camera. If the infrared light appears through the camera, the remote control is working. AC cord Copyright • It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. Commercial BD-video/ DVD-video instruction manual quick start guide discs are copy-protected, and any recordings made from

Instruction Manual these discs will be distorted. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Maintenance Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Servicing • Please refer to relevant topics on “TROUBLESHOOTING” Trademark Information on page 44 before returning the product. • If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia our toll free customer support line found on the cover of Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI this manual to locate an authorised service centre. Licensing LLC. Disc handling • For best results, keep your discs clean. Fingerprints and dust can affect the sound and picture quality and should be removed as follows. Using a clean, soft cloth, wipe Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. from the centre outwards, as shown. Never wipe in a Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby circular direction. Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & • To remove stubborn dust or dirt, wipe the disc with a other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS damp, soft cloth, and then dry it with a dry cloth. and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and • Never use solvent-based cleaning fluids, such as thinner the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. or benzine, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. sprays intended for vinyl records, because they may damage the disc. “Blu-ray Disc” and are trademarks. IR signal check is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing • If the remote control is not working Corporation. properly, you can use an AM radio or digital camera (including a cellular Java and all other Java trademarks and logos phone with built-in camera) to see if it is are trademarks or registered trademarks of sending out an infrared signal. Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States •With an AM radio: and/or other countries. Tune the AM radio station to a nonbroadcasting frequency. Point the remote control towards it, push any button and listen. If the sound from the radio flutters, it is receiving the remote control’s infrared signal. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under licence.

“BONUSVIEW” is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. EN 5 E5J50ED_EN.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:10 PM CONTENTS Introduction Function Setup PRECAUTIONS ...... 2 FUNCTION SETUP...... 32 FEATURES ...... 7 Using the Setup Menu ...... 32 Features ...... 7 Symbols Used in this Manual...... 7 FUNCTION OVERVIEW ...... 8 Others Front Panel...... 8 TROUBLESHOOTING...... 44 Rear Panel...... 8 GLOSSARY ...... 45 Remote Control...... 9 LANGUAGE CODE...... 46 Front Panel Display...... 11 SPECIFICATIONS ...... 47 Connections CONNECTIONS...... 12 Connection to the TV...... 12 Connection to an Audio System...... 15 Connecting the AC Cord...... 16 Playback INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK ...... 17 BASIC PLAYBACK ...... 20 Playing Back ...... 20 Operations Using Title Menu, Disc Menu, and Pop-up Menu ...... 21 Pause...... 21 Resume Playback...... 21 Playing Back an audio CD and an MP3, JPEG and DivX® File ...... 22 Reading the SD Memory Card ...... 24 Inserting the SD Memory Card and Playback...... 25 Removing the SD Memory Card ...... 25 SPECIAL PLAYBACK ...... 26 Fast Forward / Fast Reverse...... 26 Slow Forward Playback ...... 26 Step by Step Playback ...... 26 Repeat Playback...... 26 A-B Repeat ...... 27 PIP (Picture in Picture) (BONUSVIEW) Setting ...... 27 Programme Playback...... 27 Random Playback...... 28 Camera Angle ...... 28 SEARCH ...... 29 SPECIAL SETTINGS ...... 30 Switching Subtitles...... 30 Switching Audio Soundtrack ...... 30 Setting the BD Audio Mode...... 31 Adjusting the Picture ...... 31

6EN E5J50ED_EN.book Page 7 Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:10 PM FEATURES HDMI Deep Colour Features Deep Colour reduces the posterisation effect of the playback image. Refer to “HDMI Deep Color” in “Function Setup” on Full high-definition video playback page 35. Watch movies in the highest picture quality available for your HDTV. This unit offers full high-definition video playback up to HDMI 1080p/24fps output (BD only) 1080p resolution for an amazing viewing experience. A highly This unit is equipped with the feature which can provide the detailed picture and increased sharpness delivers a more true- smooth movement in the playback of film originated material to-life picture. with the frame rate of 24 frames per second with progressive. (Available only when the TV is connected by an HDMI cable Upconvert DVD for enhanced picture quality and compatible with 1080p24 frame input.) Your current DVD will look even better than before thanks to Refer to “HDMI Video Resolution” in video upconversion. Upconversion will increase the “Function Setup” on page 35. resolution of standard definition DVD to high definition up to 1080p over an HDMI connection. The picture will be less Playing back the contents in SD Memory Card jagged and more realistic for a near high definition You can play back MP3 and JPEG stored in an SD Memory experience. Card. You can store picture-in-picture commentary, subtitles or Enjoy your content on different kinds of media other extras for BD-ROM Profile 1 ver.1.1 files in an SD Memory Full backwards compatibility with DVD, CD ensures that you Card and play back with the BD-video. can continue to enjoy your current audio-video collection. Additionally, you can enjoy JPEG / MP3 / DivX® files.

Listen to the rich multi-channel surround sound Symbols Used in this Manual Multi-channel surround sound, which realises real-to-life sound and makes you feel that you are really there. To specify for which media type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. Easy and simple connection to your HDTV via HDMI Connect this unit to your HDTV with one single HDMI (high Symbol Description definition multimedia interface) cable. It is recommended to BD-V Description refers to BD-video and use High Speed HDMI Cable for better compatibility. The high BD-RE (ver. 3.0) / BD-R (ver. 2.0) recorded in definition video output signal will be transferred to your BDMV format HDTV without conversion to analogue signals, so you will get an excellent picture and sound quality, completely free from DVD-V Description refers to DVD-video noise. Thanks to other multiple outputs, you can also easily connect CD Description refers to audio CD / DTS-CD to your home theatre system or amplifier. MP3 Description refers to DVD, CD-RW/-R and About HDMI CEC (consumer electronics control) SD Memory Card with MP3 files This unit supports HDMI CEC, which allows integrated system JPEG Description refers to DVD , CD-RW / -R and control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. Onkyo SD Memory Card with JPEG files does not guarantee 100% interoperability with other brands of HDMI CEC compliant devices. DivX Description refers to DVD and CD-RW / -R with DivX® files PIP (picture in picture) (BONUSVIEW) setting Some BD-video have the PIP (picture-in-picture) function If you do not find any of the symbols listed above under the which enables you to display the secondary video in the function heading, the operation is applicable to all media. primary video. You can call up the secondary video by pressing [PIP] whenever the scene contains the secondary video.

Pop-up menu Some BD-video have pop-up menu which is a navigation menu that can be called up and be operated on the TV screen without interrupting the playback. You can call up the pop-up menu by pressing [POP UP MENU / MENU]. Contents in the pop-up menu vary depending on the disc.

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Front Panel

14*52 3 6 7 8*9 10

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

SD CARD

(*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 6. F (pause) button 1. STANDBY indicator • Press to pause playback. • This indicator lights up in red in standby mode and 7. C (stop) button turns off when the power is on. • Press to stop playback. Q 2. ON/STANDBY button 8. B (play) button* • Press to turn the unit on or off. • Press to start or resume playback. 3. Disc tray 9. Infrared sensor window • Place a disc when opening the disc tray. • Receive signals from your remote control so that you 4. A(open/close) button* can control the unit from a distance. • Press to open or close the disc tray. 10. SD CARD slot 5. Display • Insert an SD Memory Card, and play back the • Refer to “Front Panel Display” on page 11. contents in it.

Rear Panel

1 2 3 45

VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT COMPONENT ANALOG DIGITAL YPR L (PCM//BITSTREAM) COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT HDMI

VIDEO PB R AC INLET

6

1. VIDEO OUTPUT (COMPONENT) jacks 5. AC INLET terminal • Use to connect a TV with component video inputs • Use to connect the AC outlet with the AC cord. with an RCA component video cable. 6. VIDEO OUTPUT (VIDEO) jack 2. HDMI OUT jack • Use to connect a TV, an AV receiver or other device • Use to connect a TV with an HDMI compatible port with an RCA video cable. with an HDMI cable. 3. AUDIO OUTPUT (ANALOG L/R) jacks • Use to connect a TV, an AV receiver / amplifier or other device with an RCA audio cable. Note 4. AUDIO OUTPUT (DIGITAL COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jacks • Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear • Use to connect an AV receiver / amplifier, Dolby panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent Digital / DTS decoder or other device with a digital damage to the unit. audio coaxial/optical input jack with a digital audio • This unit does not have the RF modulator. coaxial/optical cable.

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Remote Control 12. SKIP H button • During playback, press once to return to the 1 14 beginning of the current title, chapter, track or file. • During playback, press twice to return to the 2 15* previous title, chapter, track or file. • During the JPEG playback, press to return to the 16 previous file. 3 17 13. PAUSE F button • Press to pause playback. 18 • When playback is in pause mode, press repeatedly 19 to forward the playback step by step. 4 20 14. RESOLUTION button 5 • Press to set the HDMI output mode. 15. OPEN/CLOSE A button* 6 21 • Press to open or close the disc tray. 16. PIP button 7 22 • Press to switch picture-in-picture feature on or off (only applicable to BD-video which supports the PIP 8 23 function). 9 24 17. ANGLE button • Press to access various camera angles on the disc. 10 25 • Press to rotate the JPEG files clockwise by 90 11* 26 degrees. 12 27 18. REPEAT button 13 28 • Press to toggle between various repeat modes. 19. CLEAR button • Press to clear the information once entered, to clear the marker settings, or to cancel the programming for audio CD, etc. 20. A-B button • Press to play back a defined section between point A and B repeatedly. 21. POP UP MENU / MENU button • Press to display the pop-up menu / disc menu / file list. 22. ENTER button • Press to confirm or select menu items. (*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 23. RETURN button 1. DISPLAY button • Press to return to the previously displayed menu • Press to display the on-screen display menu. screen. 2. ON / STANDBY I /Q button 24. AUDIO button • Press to turn the unit on or off. • Press to display the audio menu. 3. Number buttons 25. FWD D button • Press to enter the title, chapter, track or file number. • During playback, press to fast forward the playback. • Press to enter values in the input field. • In pause mode, press to slow forward the playback. 4. SEARCH button 26. STOP C button • Press to display the search menu. • Press to stop playback. 5. A / B / C / D button 27. SKIP G button • Press to select items on some BD menus. • During playback, press to skip to the next title, 6. TOP MENU button chapter, track or file. • Press to display the top menu. 28. MODE button 7. Cursor K / L / s / B buttons • During playback, press to display the picture • Press to select items or settings. adjustment menu. • During the JPEG playback, press to display menus 8. SETUP button for changing the visual effect for switching the • Press to display the setup menu. image or changing the size of the image. 9. SUBTITLE button • In stop mode with BD inserted, press to display a • Press to display the subtitle menu. menu for setting the BD audio mode. 10. REV E button • In stop mode with audio CD, disc with MP3 or JPEG • During playback, press to fast reverse the playback. files inserted, press to display menus for programme and random playback. 11. PLAY B button* • Press to start playback or resume playback. EN 9 E5J50ED_EN.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:10 PM

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Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using a Remote Control Install the batteries (R6x2) matching the polarity indicated Keep in mind the following when using the remote inside battery compartment of the remote control. control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the 1) Open the cover. remote control and the infrared sensor window on the unit. • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the infrared sensor window of the unit. • Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remote control for other device located close to the unit. • Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote control. • The maximum operable ranges from the unit are as follows. 2) Insert batteries. - Line of sight: approx. 7m - Either side of the centre: approx. 5m within 30° -Above: approx. 5m within 15° -Below: approx. 3m within 30°

ON / STANDBY

SD CARD

Make sure to match + and - on the batteries to the BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER DV-BD606 marks indicated in the battery compartment. 30˚ 30˚ 5m 7m 5m 3) Close the cover.

Note Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: • Do not mix new and old batteries together. • Do not use different kinds of batteries together. Although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages. • Make sure that the + and - ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment. • Remove batteries from battery compartment that is not going to be used for a month or more. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area. • Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble batteries.

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Front Panel Display 1 2

* Brightness of the display can be adjusted. Refer to “Panel Display” in “Function Setup” on page 42.

1. Displays playback status icon. Refer to the table below. 2. Displays various kinds of information such as title number, elapsed time, repeat mode, etc.

Playback Status Icon Mode Disc SD Memory Card

Playback is in progress

Stop mode

Pause mode

Fast forward mode

Fast reverse mode

Slow forward mode

Appears while repeat function is set

Example of Display Message

Title is being played back. Indicating the current title Loading a disc. number and the elapsed time.

Current chapter is in Dolby Digital audio is chapter repeat mode. being played back.

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AUDIO CONNECTION VIDEO CONNECTION AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION Method 1 Method 2 *1 Method 3 *1 Method 4 *1, 2 analogue audio standard picture better picture best picture best audio/picture TV

AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO IN DVI IN R L IN HDMI IN Y (Green)

PB/CB (Blue)

RCA PR/CR (Red) video cable RCA audio component video cable cable and or or or HDMI-DVI HDMI this unit cable cable (Green) (Red) AU ANALOG L

AUDIOIO OUTPUT ANALOG DIGITALDIGITAL VIDEO L (PCM//BITSTREAM)(PCM//BITSTREAM) VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT R YPR

R

(Blue) OUT OUT HDMI HDMI

VIDEO PB

AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT HDMI OUT (ANALOG L/R) (VIDEO) (COMPONENT)

*1) This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher quality pictures than traditional output system does. To utilise this feature, a component or an HDMI connection is required. Refer to “HDMI Video Resolution” or “Component Output” setting on page 35 to set the video resolution. *2) Analogue audio connection is not required for this connection.

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: • RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1 • RCA video cable x 1 Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Note • Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the RCA audio / video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy-protection system. • If the picture is not output properly to the TV because of “HDMI Video Resolution” or “Component Output” setting, press and hold [B (play)] on the front panel for more than 5 seconds. “HDMI Video Resolution” and “Component Output” setting will be reset to the default automatically. You cannot change the video resolution during Blu-ray Disc playback. To change the resolution, stop playback. • A simple 1-cable connection with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) jack allows digital transfer of both digital video signals and multi-channel audio signals.

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HDMI Output Mode and Actual Output Signals Press [RESOLUTION] to change the resolution of the video signal being output from HDMI OUT jack. The video resolution changes as follows every time [RESOLUTION] is pressed.

Front Panel Display HDMI Video Resolution * 480 Progressive 576 Progressive Press [RESOLUTION] 720 Progressive Press [RESOLUTION] 1080 Interlaced Press [RESOLUTION] 1080 Progressive Press [RESOLUTION] 1080 Progressive 24 frame Press [RESOLUTION] * “480p” will be displayed only when an NTSC disc or a 1080p/24 frame material is being played back.

Copyright protection system To play back the digital video images of a BD / DVD via an HDMI connection, it is necessary that both the unit and the TV (or an AV amplifier) support a copyright protection system called HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection system). HDCP is copy protection technology that comprises data encryption and authentication of the connected AV device. This unit supports HDCP. Please read the operating instructions of your TV (or AV amplifier) for more information.

Note • When using HDCP-incompatible TV, the image will not be viewed properly. • Among the devices that support HDMI, some devices can control other devices via the HDMI jack, this unit cannot be controlled by another device via the HDMI jack. • The audio signals from HDMI OUT jack (including the sampling frequency, the number of channels and bit length) maybe limited by the device that is connected. • Among the devices that support HDMI, some do not support audio output (e.g, projectors). In connections with device such as this unit, audio signals are not output from HDMI OUT jack. • You cannot select the video resolutions which are not supported by the connected TV, except when this unit’s HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI compatible display devices with an HDMI-DVI cable. • For HDMI OUT jack to DVI connection, after you select an HDMI output mode, corresponding HDMI video resolution will be output. The HDMI video resolution you selected will be output even if the connected TV is not compatible with the HDMI video resolution. If there is no image displayed on the connected TV, please select another HDMI video resolution. • Video and audio signals may be distorted temporarily when switching to / from the HDMI output mode. • You cannot change the video resolution during Blu-ray Disc playback. To change the resolution, stop playback. • You can also change the HDMI output mode from “HDMI Video Resolution” setting in “Video” menu. In this menu, you can confirm what HDMI video resolutions are supported by connected TV. Refer to page 35. • In order to get natural and high quality film reproduction of 24-frame film material, use an HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI Cable is recommended) and select “1080p24” if the connected TV is compatible with 1080p24 frame input. • Even if you set “HDMI Video Resolution” setting to “1080p24”, when the contents of the disc is not compatible for 1080p24 frame, 1080p60 frame will be output. • There is no output from VIDEO OUTPUT (VIDEO) and VIDEO OUTPUT (COMPONENT) jacks when you play back a BD that recorded 24-frame film material by HDMI output mode of 1080p24. • It is recommended to use High Speed HDMI Cable (also known as HDMI category 2 cable) for better compatibility.

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HDMI Audio Setting When using HDMI connections make “HDMI Audio Out” setting in “Audio” menu according to the specifications of the device to be connected. Device to be connected “HDMI Audio Out” setting Output HDMI audio signal Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Device compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS, or DTS-HD bitstream are output from HDMI Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or HDMI Multi(Normal) OUT jack. Make the speaker settings on the DTS-HD decoding connected AV amplifier, etc. Device compatible with 3 or more channels Multi-channel audio signals are output from of audio inputs (not Dolby Digital, Dolby HDMI OUT jack. Make the speaker settings with HDMI Multi(LPCM) Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD the speaker setting items appear after you select compatible) “HDMI Multi(LPCM)”. Refer to page 37. HDMI audio will be muted, and Dolby Digital / HDMI connection to a TV, and digital audio DTS bitstream or LPCM will be output from connection (coaxial/optical) to an AV Audio Mute AUDIO OUTPUT (DIGITAL COAXIAL/OPTICAL) amplifier. jacks depending on “Digital Out” setting. Refer to page 38.

S Audio signals output from HDMI OUT jack “HDMI Audio Out” setting Disc type Audio recording format HDMI Multi(Normal) HDMI Multi(LPCM) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital*1 Multi LPCM *2 Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus*1 Multi LPCM Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD*1 Multi LPCM*3 BD-video DTS DTS*1 Multi LPCM DTS-HD DTS-HD*1 Multi LPCM*4 LPCM Multi LPCM Multi LPCM Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Multi LPCM DTS DTS Multi LPCM DVD-video LPCM Multi LPCM Multi LPCM MPEG MPEG Multi LPCM Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Multi LPCM DivX® MP3 / MP2 2ch PCM 2ch PCM audio CD/ MP3 2ch PCM 2ch PCM DTS-CD DTS Multi LPCM *1 If “BD Audio Mode” setting is set to “Mix Audio Output”, audio will be output as Dolby Digital. Refer to page 37. *2 Outputs audio signals decoded from independent substream. *3 Outputs audio signals decoded from Dolby Digital stream. *4 Outputs audio signals decoded from DTS core stream.

• If the connected device is not compatible with the HDMI BITSTREAM, audio will be output as multi LPCM or 2-channel down-mixed LPCM depending on the capability of the connected device even if you select “HDMI Multi(Normal)” in “HDMI Audio Out” setting. Refer to page 37.

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Connection to an Audio System • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the manual accompanying external devices for more information.

2-Channel Analogue Audio Connection

audio stereo system AUDIO IN R L

analogue audio input jacks

RCA audio cable AU ANALOG L

this unit VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIOO OUTPUT COMPONENT ANALOG DIGITALDIGITAL YPR L (PCM//BITSTREAM)(PCM//BITSTREAM) COAXIALCOAXIAL OPTICALOPTICAL OUT HDMI

VIDEO PB R AC INLET

R

AUDIO OUTPUT (ANALOG L/R)

Digital Audio Connection

audio AV receiver / amplifier

DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL

digital audio digital audio coaxial input jack optical input jack

digital audio or digital audio coaxial cable optical cable

UDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL (PCM//BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL OPTICAL

this unit VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT COMPONENT ANALOG DIGITAL YPR L (PCM//BITSTREAM) COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT HDMI

VIDEO PB R AC INLET

AUDIO OUTPUT (DIGITAL COAXIAL/OPTICAL)

Supplied cables used in these connections are as follows: • RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1 • Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Note for Digital Audio Optical Cable • Digital audio optical cable may be damaged when bent at sharp angles. Ensure cables are coiled in loops with a diameter of 15cm or more when storing them. • Use a cable which is 3m or shorter. • Insert cable plugs firmly into the connectors when making connections. • If a plug has dust or is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth before inserting it into a connector.

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S Audio signals output from AUDIO OUTPUT (DIGITAL COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jacks The audio signals currently output from HDMI OUT jack will be output from AUDIO OUTPUT (DIGITAL COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jacks as well, except that Dolby Digital signal will be output instead of Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD, and DTS signal will be output instead of DTS-HD. When “Audio Mute” is selected in “HDMI Audio Out” setting, audio signals output from HDMI OUT jack will be muted and the audio signals output from AUDIO OUTPUT (DIGITAL COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jacks change depending on “Digital Out” setting. To set “Digital Out” setting, select “Audio Mute” in “HDMI Audio Out” setting. “Digital Out” setting Disc type Audio recording format Bitstream LPCM Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 2ch Downmix LPCM Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital 2ch Downmix LPCM Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital 2ch Downmix LPCM BD-video DTS DTS* 2ch Downmix LPCM DTS-HD DTS* 2ch Downmix LPCM LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM* 2ch Downmix LPCM Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 2ch Downmix LPCM DTS DTS 2ch Downmix LPCM DVD-video LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM 2ch Downmix LPCM MPEG MPEG Multi LPCM Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Multi LPCM DivX® MP3 / MP2 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM audio CD/ MP3 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM DTS-CD DTS 2ch Downmix LPCM * For BD titles with secondary or interactive audio, these audio will be output as Dolby Digital when all the conditions listed below are met: • When “BD Audio Mode” setting is set to “Mix Audio Output”. • When “HDMI Audio Out” setting is set to “Audio Mute”. • When “Digital Out” setting is set to “Bitstream”. If BD titles do not have secondary or interactive audio, the audio will be output as shown in the table. • This table applies only when HDMI cable is not connected or “Audio Mute” is selected in “HDMI Audio Out” setting.

Note • In order to output LPCM signal from AUDIO OUTPUT (DIGITAL COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jacks while outputting the HDMI audio signal, set “BD Audio Mode” setting to “Mix Audio Output” and set “HDMI Audio Out” setting to “HDMI Multi(LPCM)”.

Connecting the AC Cord After you made all necessary connections, connect the AC cord to the AC INLET. Then connect the AC cord to the AC outlet. Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.

this unit AC outlet

AC INLET AC cord AC110-240V, 50Hz

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: • AC cord x 1

16 EN E5J50ED_EN.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:10 PM INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Before you start playing back a disc, read the following information.

Playable Discs and Files Note This unit is compatible to play back the following discs / files. • Official DivX® Certified product. To play back a disc / file, make sure that it meets the • Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6.0) requirements for region codes and colour systems as with standard playback of DivX® media files. described below. You can play back discs that have the • Discs containing the DivX® files with the DivX® GMC following logos. (Global Motion Compensation) playback feature, Other disc types are not guaranteed to play back. which is DivX® supplemental function, cannot be played back on this unit. Playable discs Logos Blu-ray Disc - BD-video Readable cards Playable files / data (single / double layer) SD Memory Card (8MB - 2GB) - BD-RE* ver. 3.0 MP3, JPEG, picture-in-picture (single / double layer) SDHC Memory Card (4GB) commentary, subtitles or other (recorded in BDMV format) miniSD Card (8MB - 2GB) extras for BD-ROM Profile 1 ver.1.1 - BD-R (ver. 2.0) (single / double layer) microSD Card (8MB - 2GB) (recorded in BDMV format) (unclosed discs may not be played back.) Note for SD Memory Cards • Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the DVD-video unit while the contents of the card is in playback. It may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s data. DVD+RW (single layer) • Please keep the SD Memory Cards in their cases when you are not using them. • Do not try to open or modify the card. DVD+R (single/double layer) • Do not touch the terminal surface with your fingers or (finalised video mode discs only) any metals. • Do not attach additional labels or stickers to cards. DVD-RW (single layer) • Do not remove the label of the SD Memory Cards. (finalised video mode discs only) • This unit supports SD Memory Card with FAT12/ FAT16 file system, and SDHC Memory Card with DVD-R (single/double layer) FAT32 file system. (finalised video mode discs only) • This unit may not read the SD Memory Cards formatted on computer. If that is the case, please reformat the SD CD-DA (audio CD) Memory Cards in this unit and try again. • This unit does not support miniSDHC and microSDHC Memory Card. CD-RW • For miniSD Card and microSD Card, the adapter is necessary.

miniSD Card CD-R adapter microSD Card adapter miniSD Card microSD Card DTS-CD - • Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by * Due to the intentional progression of the Blu-ray Disc format ARIS / SOLANA / 4C. by its standard setting authority, the company cannot guarantee or warrant the playability of future extensions of the Blu-ray Disc format with this product.

Playable files Media MP3 DVD, CD-RW/-R, SD Memory Card (including SDHC), miniSD JPEG Card, microSD Card DivX® DVD, CD-RW / -R

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Unplayable Discs and Files Audio CD are divided into tracks. audio CD The following discs will not be played back in this unit. track 1 track 2 track 3 track 4 track 5 • CD-ROM • CD-I (compact disc-interactive) • DVD-RAM • VSD (video single disc) •DVD-audio •video CD Data discs or SD Memory Cards containing MP3 / JPEG / • HD DVD • SVCD DivX® are divided into folders, and the folders are • unfinalised disc subdivided into files. • DVD / CD / SD Memory Card contains Windows MP3 / JPEG / DivX® Media™ Audio files. • DVD-RW/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible folder (group) 1 folder (group) 2 file (track) 1 recording format. file (track) 2 file (track) 3 file (track) 4 file (track) 5 • super audio CD - Only the sound on the CD layer can be heard. The sound on the high-density super audio CD layer cannot be heard. • Playability of dual discs are not guaranteed. • BD-RE/-R recorded in BDAV format or non compatible recording format. On-Screen Display You can check information about the current disc by pressing [DISPLAY]. Colour Systems To call the on-screen display menu, press [DISPLAY] BD and DVD are recorded in different colour systems during playback. Every time you press [DISPLAY], the throughout the world. The most common colour system, information changes. Depending on the media, available used primarily in the U.K. and other EU countries, is PAL. information varies. This unit uses the PAL system. However, it is also possible to play back BD and DVD using other colour systems, such BD-V as NTSC. off A Title / Chapter information A Title information (elapsed time) Region Codes A Title information (remaining time) A HDMI information A off This unit has been designed to play back BD-video BD-video with region “B” and DVD-video DVD-V with region “2” or “ALL”. You cannot play back BD-video or DVD-video that are off A Chapter information (elapsed time) labelled for other regions. Look for the A Chapter information (remaining time) A Title information (elapsed time) symbols on the right on your BD-video or DVD-video DVD-video. A Title information (remaining time) If these region symbols do not appear on A Bit rate information A HDMI information A off your BD-video or DVD-video, you cannot 2 play back the disc in this unit. The letter or CD number inside the globe refers to region off A Track information (elapsed time) of the world. A BD-video or DVD-video A Track information (remaining time) labelled for a specific region can only be A Disc information* (elapsed time) played back in the unit with the same A Disc information* (remaining time) region code. A HDMI information A off (* not available during programme / random playback)

Structure of Disc / SD Memory Card Contents MP3 JPEG The contents of BD/DVD are generally divided into titles. off A File name information Titles may be further subdivided into chapters. A File information (elapsed time*) BD / DVD A HDMI information A off title 1 title 2 (* not available for JPEG) chapter 1 chapter 2chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 DivX off A File name information A File information (elapsed time) A File information (remaining time) A HDMI information A off • For audio CD, MP3 and JPEG, during programme or random playback, the indication will be displayed after the track / file information. 18 EN E5J50ED_EN.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:10 PM

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S Chapter information S Disc information