O!PLAY Blu-ray/HD Media Player BDS-700/BDS-500 Owner’s Manual
Copyright © 2011 All Rights Reserved O!PLAY Blu-ray/HD Media Player BDS-700/BDS-500 Owner’s Manual Original Issue: August 2011 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
NOTICE iii 1 NOTICE Cautions and Warnings WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Laser compliance statement The optical drive in this player is a laser product. The optical drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.
iv 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Contents v 1 NOTICE Playing Video Files To access video files in the Video menu: File Folder Playback Playing Photo Files Cautions and Warnings Safety Information Laser compliance statement Important Safety Instructions FCC Statement iii iii iii iii iv To access photo files in the Photo menu: Playing Music/Audio Files To access music files in the Music menu: Accessing Internet Services Youtube Internet Radio Picasa Flickr 2 Introductions Option Menu Under Disc, Video and Music Playback Under Phot
1 2 Introductions Playable Discs Type Disc Logo Blu-Ray Disc* Type Detail BD-Video BD-R, BD-RE,BD-ROM 3D BD-Video DVD Disc DVD-Video DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW Audio CD CD Disc CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM Notes: 1. Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. ASUS has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner. 5.
Introductions 2 • The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format. • The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format. • Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format. • This player can playback AVCHD discs using “x.v.Color” format. USB External Storage • Supported: USB Mass storage class devices. Max. 1 Ampere current supply for each USB port.
3 Profile +HD 1080p Codec MPEG4 part 10 (H.264) File Extension(s) .mkv Max. resolution (px×px×Hz) 1920×1080×30, 1280×720×60 Max VBV bit rate (bit/s) VCL: 20000000, NAL: 24000000 Min. VBV buffer size (KiB) VCL: 3200, NAL: 3840 Macroblocks (per second) 244800 Subtitles 8×SRT, SSA Audio 8×MP3,AC3,AAC Compatibility Note Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible.
Parts And Control 4 3 Parts And Control Audio/Video Cable Owner’s Manual Opening the Box Quick Start Guide Please check if the following items are inside the box: Blu-ray/HD Media Player Warranty Card Power Cord Remote Control AAA Battery x 2
5 The Remote Control No. Icon Descriptions [RESOLUTION] Switch output resolution. See “Resolution” on page 23 for more information. The available functions of the remote control differ depending on the media/disc inserted or situation. [ANGLE] Changes camera angle. See “Angle” on page 23 for more information. [MUSIC MODE] Select EQ modes. See “Music Mode” on page 23 for more information. [SPLENDID] Selects scene modes. See “Splendid” on page 23 for more information.
Parts And Control 6 No. 12 Icon Descriptions Move the highlight to select displayed item. Note: The up, down, left and right direction keys will be represented by ↑,↓,← ,→ symbols in the instructions. Confirmation of selected item in menu. 13 [HOME] Go to Home Menu of the player. 14 [RETURN] Back to previous menu or mode. 15 [STOP] Stop playback. [PLAY] Play selected media. [PAUSE] Pause selected media. [PREVIOUS] Skip to previous track of chapter. [REVERSE] Fast reverse playback.
7 The Blu-ray/HD Media Player Front Panel No. Item Description 1 LCD Display Displays status of the player. 2 Disc Tray Place disc on the tray to play. 3 IR Receiver For receiving signals from the remote control. 4 Eject Eject the disc from the player. 5 Play / Pause Start and pause playback. 6 Stop Stop playback. 7 Power Switch / Power Indicator Light Turn player on or off.
Parts And Control 8 Lights up when BD-Video is present. Lights up when system detects Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital 5.1/6.1 audio file and starts playback. Lights up when DVD-Video is present. Lights up when system detects DTS, DTS 5.1 or DTS 7.1 audio file and starts playback. Rear Panel No. Item Description 1 LAN Port Connects to a LAN cable. 2 Component and Composite Ports Y, Pb, Pr, Yellow, Red and White connectors for video and audio left/right output.
9 4 Installation Connecting the Blu-ray/HD Media Player Tip: Do not plug the AC power cord into the power socket until you have made all the necessary connections. Note: The model used in the illustrations below is BDS-700. BDS-500 has only one HDMI port (A/V out). Connecting the player to your display HDMI connection (Direct to Display): HDMI connection (Through AVR): Note: If your AVR does not support HDMI version 1.4, the 3D-BD contents may not be displayed.
Installation 10 Component display with audio connection: Composite display with audio connection: Note: Component and Composite video output resolution might be restricted depending on the contents. See page 35 for more information.
11 Separated HDMI audio and video connection (BDS-700 only) Connecting a USB device You can connect a USB device (external hard drive, digital video, flash drive, etc.) to your player.
Installation 12 Preparing the Remote Control Insert two (2) size AAA batteries by matching the + and - ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. Network Connections Wired Network Connection For wired network connection, connect one end of the LAN cable (RJ45) to the router and the other end to your player. Wireless Network Connection Your player is also equipped with a wireless LAN which can connect to a wireless router.
13 When connecting the wireless USB adapter to the BDS-500, you can either connect it to the front or back USB connectors. Note: See user’s manual of your router and/or broadband modem for more information on how to connect to the internet.
Getting Started 14 5 5. Select the TV system of your output display and press Next. Getting Started Easy Setup Wizard After making sure that you have properly set up the all the required connections, you can now power on the player. 6. Select the output resolution and press Next. If this is the first time to power on the system, do the following. 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Turn on your player by pressing the power. The power indicator lights blue indicating that the player is turned on or has power. 3.
15 TV screen. Both sides of the pictures are cut off. • 16:9 Wide - Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The 4:3 picture is adjusted horizontally (in a linear proportion) to fill the entire screen. • 16:9 Wide Auto - Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The 4:3 picture is displayed with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, with black bars appearing at the left and right sides of the pictures.
Getting Started 16 Wireless Network Setup If your player is equipped with a wireless LAN (BDS700) or wireless USB adapter (optional for BDS500), you must configure your wireless access point or router to connect to a wireless network. See your wireless access point’s user’s manual for more information. After you have finished the configuration, follow the instructions below to finish the wireless network setup. 1. Use the navigation buttons and navigate to the Setup menu and press OK. 2.
17 6 General Operation Home Menu Overview The player’s intuitive and easy to navigate onscreen menus allow for simple and easy operation. During normal operation, press HOME on the remote control to display the Home menu screen. INTERNET Provides quick link to Internet services. See “Accessing Internet Services” on page 20 for more information. Makes the player-related settings. See “Setup Menu” on page 25 for more information.
General Operation 18 Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback 1. Connect the player to your 3D-compatible display device using a High Speed HDMI cable. You can turn off the 3D feature of a video. See “Video” on page 26 for more information. 2. Insert the Blu-ray 3D disc. The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. No. Description 1 Available devices including external storage devices, data disc, and DLNA server connected to the player.
19 3. Navigate to the photo you want to view and press OK to start viewing it. See “File Format Support and Limitation” on page 37 for more information on supported files. To access music files in the Music menu: 1. On the Home menu screen, use the arrow keys to navigate to the Music icon. A list of connected devices, if any, will be displayed. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the connected devices and press OK to select. A list of folders or music files that are in the connected device will be shown. 3.
General Operation 20 Accessing Internet Services No. Description 1 Search bar for searching videos available on YouTube. Press OK to invoke the on screen keyboard or use Smart phone as remote control to input text. See “Smartphone Remote Controller” on page 24 for more information. 2 Available videos on the selected category. 3 Categories of videos. The player is fully integrated with the most popular Internet services.
21 No. Description 1 Picasa menu items. 2 Available pictures uploaded to your Picasa account. 3 No. Description 1 Flickr menu items. 2 Available pictures uploaded to your Flickr account. 3 Options available for your pictures. Options available for your pictures. Flickr To access Flickr Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Internet icon; then select Flickr and press OK.
General Operation 22 Item Options Subtitle Menu (Video only) This function allows you to adjust the font size, select the font location, and select the font language. Some video may not support this function. Select Track (Music only) This function lets you jump to a selected track inside the selected folder. Photo slideshow with music Under Photo Playback Photo slideshow No. Description 1 Press the direction arrow to the right to select the music file to play during photo slideshow.
23 7 Advanced Operation Special functions on Remote Control Splendid PIP During disc playback, pressing this button on the remote will show Picture-in-picture. This feature is only available if supported by the movie disc. During disc or video playback, press this button on the remote control to invoke the Splendid menu. You can select a preset viewing environment for viewing your movie or video.
Advanced Operation 24 Smartphone Remote Controller If you have a smartphone which have a web browser, you can use it as a remote control for your player. These conditions are needed so that you can use your smartphone as a remote control: No. Description 1 The small rectangle shows the location of the picture that is zoom in. Use ↑,↓,← ,→ in your remote to move the small rectangle. 2 • Your player should be connected to a router (wired or wireless).
25 4. Key in the IP address of your player onto your web browser’s URL. ASUS Blu-ray/ HD Media Player 5. Your smartphone’s web browser will launch an application of the player’s remote control. If all the conditions are met, you can use your player to access your DLNA-certified device (example: NAS server) just like an external storage device. Setup Menu No. Description 1 1. To use the search function, first invoke the on screen keyboard by pressing the search bar under Internet service. 2.
Advanced Operation 26 If you forget your password, reset the player to the factory default setting. See Restore Factory Settings on page 27 for more information. BD 3D Mode • Auto - This is the default setting in your player. Normally select this. In the Parental Control menu, you can set the access to the disc by setting the ratings. There is an option to input the parental control area code for Blu-ray disc. See page 31 for the detailed list. • Off - Select this to display all content in 2D.
27 Music Mode - Music Mode is a preset environment for the type of music you are playing. You can select Rock, Classic, Jazz, Bypass or User Defined as your music mode. After playing a DivX VOD content for the first time, the registration code is not displayed. If you purchase a DivX VOD content using a registration code different from your player’s code, you will not be able play this content. Neo6 Press OK to invoke this feature.
Appendix 28 8 Appendix moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit. Maintaining the Unit Maintenance The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be diminished. For details, please contact your nearest authorized service center. Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
29 4. The player will connect to ASUS server, download the newest firmware and update the firmware automatically. Note: Make sure that you are connected to the Internet before updating the firmware via online. Warning: Do not turn off your player while the firmware is being updated. After the firmware is finished updating the player will reboot. The new firmware version will take effect.
Appendix 30 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution No power Power cable is not properly connected Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No Disc or Unknown Disc error No disc or incompatible disc loaded in player Eject disc and check. See “Playable Discs” on page 1 for more information. Dirty disc recording surface Eject the disc and clean any dirt or fingerprints.
31 Parental Control Area Code Area Code Area Code Afghanistan Åland Islands 0004 0248 Liberia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 0430 0434 Liechtenstein Lithuania 0438 0440 Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola 0008 0012 0016 0020 0024 Luxembourg Macao Area Code Area Code Christmas Island 0162 0275 Cocos (Keeling) Islands 0166 Palestinian Territory, Occupied Panama 0591 Colombia 0170 Papua New Guinea 0598 Comoros 0174 Paraguay 0600 Congo 0178 Peru 0604 Congo, the Democratic
Appendix 32 Area Code Area Code Haiti 0332 0834 Heard Island and McDonald Islands 0334 Tanzania, United Republic of Thailand Holy See (Vatican City State) Honduras 0336 Timor-Leste 0626 0340 Togo 0768 Hong Kong 0344 Tokelau 0772 Hungary 0348 Tonga 0776 Iceland 0352 Trinidad and Tobago 0780 India 0356 Tunisia 0788 Indonesia 0360 Turkey 0792 Iran, Islamic Republic of 0364 Turkmenistan 0795 Iraq 0368 0796 Ireland Isle of Man 0372 0833 Turks and Caicos Islands Tuval
33 Ukraine Safety Logo Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Appendix 34 Video Output Resolution NTSC PAL HDMI Component Composite Auto (HDMI only) Dependent on TV Beat resolution Follow HDMIa 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480p 480p/60Hz 480p/60Hz 480i 720p 720p/60Hz 720p/60Hz 480i 1080i 1080i/60Hz 1080i/60Hz 480i 1080p 1080p/60Hz 1080i/60Hz 480i Auto (HDMI only) Dependent on TV Beat resolution Follow HDMIb 576i 576i 576i 576i 576i 576p 576p/50Hz 576p/50Hz 576i 720p 720p/50Hz 720p/50Hz 576i 1080i 1080i/50Hz 1080i/50Hz 576i
35 When playing DivX® copy-protected file using a component or composite connection with HDMI cable unplugged: NTSC PAL Component Composite Auto (HDMI only) N/A N/A 480i 480i 480i 480p 480i 480i 720p 480i 480i 1080i 480i 480i 1080p 480i 480i Auto (HDMI only) N/A N/A 576i 576i 576i 576p 576i 576i 720p 576i 576i 1080i 576i 576i 1080p 576i 576i Audio Output Resolution HDMI Analog 2CH Output SPDIF PCM Stereo MultiChannel PCM Primary PassThru PCM Stereo Primary Pas
Appendix 36 Speaker Setup (Under PCM Multi-channel mode) Media Source Channels Speaker Setup 7.1 2.1 5.1 7.1 7.1 channels PCM output, in which audio signals are only on 2.1 channels. 7.1 channels PCM output, in which audio signals are only on 5.1 channels. 7.1 channels PCM output. 5.1 3.1 2.1 7.1 channels PCM output, in which audio signals are only on down mixed 5.1 channels. 7.1 channels PCM output, in which audio signals are only on down mixed 3.1 channels. 2.
37 [Limitations] File Format Support and Limitation Supported file system: EXT3, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS AV File Format 1. Support resolution up to 1920x1080 2. Support frame rate up to 60fps 3. Bit rate up to 8mbps 4. Support variable and constant bit rate 5. Some files with DRM can't support video preview Mkv [Suported Video Formats] Avi [Supported video format] • • • • • • • MPEG2 HP@HL MPEG4 SP, MPEG4 ASP(GMC 0, 1p) (Xvid) (DivX 3.11, 4, 5, 6) H.264(AVC) HP@Up to Level 4.1 H.264(AVC) MP@L4.1 H.
Appendix 38 3. Bit rate up to 50.1mbps 4. Support variable and constant bit rate • WVC1 (WMV9 AP) [Supported Audio Formats] Mt2s (.mts) • [Supported Video Formats] [Supported Subtitle Formats] • • • • • • • MPEG2 HP@HL H.264(AVC) HP@Up to Level 4.1 H.264(AVC) MP@L4.1 H.264(AVC) BP@L3.1 WVC1(WMV9 AP) WMA9 External: MicroDVD, SRT, SSA, ASS, Subview, Vobsub Internal: No [Limitations] 1. Support resolution up to 1920x1080 2. Support frame rate up to 60fps [Supported Audio Formats] 3.
39 [Limitations] 1. Sample rate 192KHz 1. Support resolution up to 1920x1080 2. Channel support up 8CH 2. Support frame rate up to 60fps 3. Mono/Stereo downmix method is supported 3. Tested bit rate up to 10.5mbps 4. Support variable and constant bit rate 5. VP6 video supports D1 resolution Rmvb [Supported Video Formats] • Real Video 8, 9, 10 Aac [Supported Audio Formats] • • AAC-LC (MPEG2, MPEG4) HE-AAC (v1, v2) [Limitations] 1. Sample rate 96KHz [Supported Audio Formats] 2.
Appendix 40 2. Multi-Track feature is not supported. Aiff [Supported Audio Formats] • Raw PCM [Limitations] 1. Sample rate 192KHz 2. Bit depth 8/16/24 bit 3. Channel support up to 6CH 4.
41 BD-3D [Limitations] Product Specifications Support Profile 5.0 (BD-3D), up to 1080p24. Disc Support DVD Media I/O Ports DVD-Video SL/DL, DVD-ROM SL/DL, DVD+R/RW SL/DL, DVD-R/RW SL/DL Disc Support CD Media CD-DA, CD-R/CD-RW Others AVCHD, BD managed copy disc [Rear I/O] • RCA Jack x3 for Component Y/ PB/PR. • RCA Jack x3 for CVBS/Audio-R/ Audio-L.
Appendix 42 Important Information Relating to Network Service PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. USE OF THE NETWORK SERVICES IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Use of the Network Services requires an Internet connection which is sold separately and for which you are solely responsible. The Network Services may be limited or restricted depending upon the quality, capabilities and technical limitations of your Internet service.
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