EMP 2 High Performance Balanced Multiformat Player Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents Important Information ............................................................... 1 Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 1 Precautions ................................................................................................................. 2 FCC Statement ............................................................................................................ 2 Trademarks .........................
Select the Best Output Resolution .................................................................................................23 Determine the Display Aspect Ratio ..............................................................................................24 Select the Audio Setting.................................................................................................................26 Complete the Easy Setup Wizard ...........................................................................
Playing Movie Files.................................................................................................... 45 Viewing Photo Files................................................................................................... 46 Adding Background Music ........................................................................................ 46 SETUP MENU OPTIONS ........................................................... 47 Using the Setup Menu System.........................................
Important Information CAUTION: CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Precautions • • • • • Before connecting the AC power cord to the appliance, make sure the voltage designation of the appliance corresponds to the local electrical supply. If you are unsure of your power supply, contact your local power company. The acceptable power input range is AC ~ 100V-240V, 50/60Hz. The player is still receiving power from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Compatible Disc Types Type/Logo Features Manual Icon High Definition (HD) movie and music discs BD-ROM and BD-RE/BD-R discs in BDMV and BDAV mode, including 8cm discs (single layer) and DL discs. BD-Video - Discs supporting 3D Blu-ray contents playback. 3D-compatible displays and active shutter glasses are required for full 3D movie experience. - Discs supporting BONUSVIEW that allows Virtual packages or Picture-in-Picture functions to be used.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Notes about BD-ROM compatibility Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not play properly depending on the disc type, version and encoding. It is possible that a Blu-ray disc manufactured after the player was manufactured uses certain new features of the Blu-ray Disc specifications. To ensure the best possible viewing experience, the player may need a firmware or software update from time to time.
INSTALLATION Front Panel Controls 1. POWER Button 3. Disc Tray 2. Main Display Window 4. IR Sensor Window 5. 6. Auxiliary Display Window 7. Next track 8. Eject Play 9. Previous track Front Panel Display Windows 1 2 3 4 6 5 8 7 9 10 11 15 12 16 13 14 17 1. Main Display Window Auxiliary Display Window Title – When illuminated, the displayed time applies to a title 10. Disc Type Indication – Indicates the currently playing disc type 2.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Rear Panel Connectors 1. Ethernet LAN Port 6. USB 2.0 Port 2. HDMI 2 Output (3D Compatible) 7. e-SATA Port 3. Composite Video Output 8. HDMI 1 Output (3D Compatible) 4. Component Video Output 5. IR IN Port 9. Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Output 10. RS-232C Port 11. 7.1CH / 5.1CH / STEREO Audio Output 12. Balanced Stereo XLR 13.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Remote Control Remote Control Buttons 1. POWER: Toggle power STANDBY and ON 2. ON/OFF: Discrete on/off power buttons 3. PURE AUDIO: Turn off/on video 4. NUMBER Buttons: Enter numeric values 5. CLEAR: Clear numeric input 6. TOP MENU: Show BD top menu or DVD title menu 7. ARROW and ENTER Buttons: Navigate menu selection 8. SETUP: Enter the player Setup Menu 9. COLOR Buttons: Function varies by content 10. PLAY: Start playback 11. STOP: Stop playback 12. REV: Fast reverse play 13.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Back Side 1 2 4 1. Index Finger Notch 1: When your index finger is placed at this notch while holding the remote control, your thumb is within easy reach of the navigation buttons (ARROW, ENTER, TOP MENU and POPUP MENU). 2. Index Finger Notch 2: When your index finger is placed at this notch while holding the remote control, your thumb is within easy reach of the playback control buttons (STOP, PLAY, PAUSE, PREV, NEXT, REV, FWD). 3.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Changing the Remote Code The remote control supports one of three remote codes. The default is “Code 1”. If you have other products placed close to the EMP 2, they may inadvertently respond to the EMP 2 remote control. In this case you can select a different remote code to avoid conflicts. To select a new remote code, open the battery compartment cover of the remote control, and then use a ball point pen to flip the switch to one of the positions marked as “1”, “2”, or “3”.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to a Display (Recommended Methods) HDMI Connection to a single TV Method 1 – HDMI Connection Directly to a single TV • If your TV has an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) input, you can use the included HDMI cable to connect the player to the TV. This connection method delivers both video and audio in a pure digital format via a single cable. The HDMI video output of the player allows for the highest possible video quality and resolution.
I N S T A L L A T I O N HDMI Connection to Two (2) TVs Method 2 –HDMI Connection Directly to two TVs • The two HDMI outputs (HDMI 1 and HDMI 2) available on the rear panel of EMP 2 can be connected to two TVs at the same time, and each output can deliver the digital video and audio signals.
I N S T A L L A T I O N DVI Connection Method 2 – DVI Connection to TV • If your TV has a DVI input that supports HDCP*, you can purchase an HDMI-DVI adapter cable to connect the player to the TV. This connection method delivers digital video to the TV without any signal degradation. The HDMI video output of the ELECTROCOMPANIET Blu-ray Disc player presents the highest possible video quality and resolution.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Component Video Connection Method 3 – Component Video Connection to TV • If your TV has no digital video input but has component video inputs, please use a set of component video cables to connect the component video output of the player to the TV, and remember to set the “Primary Output” option in the setup menu to “Analog” (please see more details on page 52). The connectors are color coded, so please make sure the cable connections match on both ends.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to an Audio System Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier with HDMI Input/Output Method 4 – HDMI Connection to Receiver and TV • If you have an HDMI-capable receiver that can support HDMI audio, you can simply run an HDMI cable from the player to your receiver and enable HDMI audio on the receiver (see your receiver’s owners’ manual for more information). The receiver usually has an HDMI output that you can connect to your TV to pass the video signal.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier with 7.1ch/5.1ch Audio Input Method 5 – 7.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier with Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder Method 6 – Digital Audio Connection • Please use either a 75-Ohm coaxial digital audio cable with RCA-style connectors or an S/PDIF optical digital audio cable to connect one of the digital audio outputs to the corresponding input terminal on your A/V receiver. For the detailed setup of coaxial/optical signals, please refer to page 61.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to a Stereo Audio System Method 7 – Stereo Analog Audio Connection • If your audio system offers only stereo audio inputs, or if you would like to connect a dedicated stereo audio system in addition to the surround audio system which is already connected to the HDMI, coaxial or optical output, you can connect the dedicated stereo audio system to the FL (Front Left) and FR (Front Right) terminals of the player.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to a Display and Audio System using Dual HDMI • EMP 2 provides a Dual HDMI connection to make sure you can enjoy the highest possible video quality and resolution, in addition to the high bit rate audio content.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to the Internet The ELECTROCOMPANIET EMP 2 Blu-Ray Disc Player has significantly improved its internet exploration capabilities compared to its predecessors. Currently it supports both Netflix and Blockbuster for instant online media streaming, as well as in-home network media sharing via My Network which is functionally equivalent to DLNA. Additional network applications may be added with future firmware updates.
I N S T A L L A T I O N NOTE • Only connect the LAN port of the player to an Ethernet port that supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX. Connecting to any other ports or jacks, such as a phone jack, can damage the player. • Streaming services such as Netflix and Blockbuster may require membership and may also be limited to service in the US only.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Custom Installation External IR (Infrared Remote) Installation The ELECTROCOMPANIET EMP 2 Blu-Ray Disc Player features an IR IN port on its back panel. If the player is to be installed in an equipment cabinet where direct line-of-sight is not available for remote control, your custom home theater installer can purchase an external IR Remote Sensor and plug it into the IR IN port. Place the sensor head at a location where there is direct line-of-sight to ensure reliable operation.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Setting Up the Player - Easy Setup Wizard Access the Easy Setup Wizard When the player is turned on for the first time, an Easy Setup Wizard screen will appear. It is a series of guided instructions designed to configure the basic settings for the player. To start the Easy Setup Wizard, please follow these steps: 1) Turn on the TV. 2) Turn on the player. 3) Switch the input selection on your TV so that the TV displays the signal from the player.
I N S T A L L A T I O N To make your selection, use the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the choice, and then press the ENTER button to go to the next step. Select the Best Output Resolution One of the major advantages of the ELECTROCOMPANIET Blu-Ray Disc Player is its ability to play highdefinition Blu-Ray video and also up-convert standard definition video stored on DVD discs to high definition.
I N S T A L L A T I O N 1080p only applies to HDMI output, if it is selected for component video outputs, it will automatically be downscaled to 1080i. Please refer to the specifications of your TV to find the best resolution to use. Press the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to select the desired output resolution, then press the ENTER button. The player will apply the selected output resolution and ask you to confirm the selection.
I N S T A L L A T I O N The Aspect Ratio selections are 4:3 Letterbox, 4:3 Pan & Scan, 16:9 Wide and 16:9 Wide/Auto. Depending on your selection and the video format recorded on the discs, image appearance on the TV screen can be one of the following: TV Screen Appearance 4:3 Original Content Letterbox 16:9 Pan & Scan Wide Wide/Auto 4:3 16:9 If you have a 4:3 or standard definition screen, select one of these options: • • 4:3 Letterbox – 4:3 TV Letterbox. Choose when the display is 4:3.
I N S T A L L A T I O N Select the Audio Setting The Blu-ray Disc format brings not only high resolution video, but also high bit rate audio such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio. Blu-ray Discs may also include additional audio features such as menu click sound and Secondary Audio Program (SAP – audio associated with the secondary video in Picture-in-Picture mode).
BASIC OPERATIONS Disc Playback DVD-A OPEN POWER STOP PLAY SACD 1． Press the POWER button to turn on the player. 2． Press the OPEN/CLOSE (OPEN) button to eject the disc tray. 3． Place the disc with the label side facing up and the recorded side facing down. 4． Press the OPEN/CLOSE (OPEN) button again to retract the tray. 5． The player will read the disc information and starts playback. 6． Depending on the content of the disc, a menu or navigation screen may appear.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S 2. Press the REV button on the remote control and the player starts fast reverse playback. Each press of the REV button switches the playback speed in the following sequence: 1 5 2 4 3 NOTE • Certain Blu-ray Discs utilizing the BD-Java technology may have their own fast forwarding and reversing control. The actual speed varies by disc, and a progress scale may be displayed by the disc. Pause and Frame-by-Frame PLAY PAUSE PREV NEXT DVD-A SACD 1.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S Blu-ray Disc Menu Playback POP-UP MENU TOP MENU ARROW BUTTONS ENTER COLOR BUTTONS 1. Blu-ray Discs usually contain a Top Menu and a Pop-up Menu. The Top Menu normally appears at the beginning of the playback, after the previews and copyright messages. The Pop-up Menu can be accessed during the movie without interrupting playback. 2. During playback, press the POP-UP MENU button to access the Pop-up Menu. Press the TOP MENU button to access the Top Menu. 3.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S In addition to the playback time, the on-screen display may also contain the following information about the content currently playing: • • • • • • Playback status: an icon indicating play, pause, and fast forward/reverse status. Bit rate meter: an indication of the bit rate of the audio and video stream. Current and total title numbers. (DVD and Blu-ray Discs) Current and total chapter numbers of the current title. (DVD and Blu-ray Discs) Current and total tracks.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S NOTE Availability of languages and audio channels varies by disc. Some DVD-Audio discs allow audio track selection with the AUDIO button, while others require the user to select from the audio setup menu of the disc. When playing an SACD with both multi-channel and stereo contents, the AUDIO button can be used to switch between the two formats. Subtitle Selection 1.
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N S 2. The disc menu usually features interactive controls to turn on/off the Picture-in-Picture video and Secondary Audio Program. Please use those controls to select the desired secondary audio/video content. 3. There is a PIP button on the remote control. If the disc menu does not offer interactive Picturein-Picture controls, please use this button to turn on/off Picture-in-Picture or select from multiple secondary video programs. 4.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS TV System Selection P/N While you may want to set the video output system (NTSC/PAL) to the same as that supported by your TV, realize that the ELECTROCOMPANIET Blu-ray Disc Player will convert any content that is not in the correct format your TV understands. The default output is NTSC for North America. Press and hold the P/N button for 5 seconds on the remote control to cycle the video output to PAL, NTSC or “Multi” system. The TV screen displays the selected system name.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S The following output resolutions are available: NTSC output via HDMI 1 or HDMI 2: Auto Æ 1080p(60Hz/24Hz) Æ 1080i 60Hz Æ 720p 60Hz Æ 480p Æ 480i Æ Source Direct PAL output via HDMI 1 or HDMI 2: Auto Æ 1080p(50Hz/24Hz) Æ 1080i 50Hz Æ 720p 50Hz Æ 576p Æ 576i Æ Source Direct NTSC output via Analog (component): 1080p 60Hz* Æ 1080i 60Hz Æ 720p 60Hz Æ 480p Æ 480i PAL output via Analog (component): 1080p 50Hz* Æ 1080i 50Hz Æ 720p 50Hz Æ 576p Æ 576i * When 1080p is selected for
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S The available zoom levels depend on the “TV Aspect Ratio” setting in the Setup Menu and the aspect ratio of the DVD or Blu-ray Disc. The following zoom levels may be useful for some special applications: 1) Playing 16:9 BD or DVD when “TV Aspect Ratio” is set to “16:9 Wide” or “16:9 Wide/Auto” • Stretch – The image is vertically stretched by 1.33 times. For movies with 2.35:1 aspect ratio, this zoom level cuts off the black borders at the top and bottom of the image.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S 3) Playing 4:3 BD or DVD when “TV Aspect Ratio” is set to “16:9 Wide/Auto” • 1:1 – The player maintains the correct 4:3 aspect ratio and adds borders to the left and right sides of the image. • Stretch – The image is horizontally stretched by 1.33 times. This zoom level fills up the 16:9 screen, but figures may look shorter and wider than they should be.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Subtitle Shift For customers using a 2.35:1 “Constant Image Height” video projection system, subtitles may get cut off because they are positioned outside of the active video area. The Subtitle Shift feature can be useful to these customers. The player can shift subtitles up or down so they are displayed within the active video area. SUBTITLE To shift the display position of subtitles, please follow these steps: 1.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Repeat a Selected Section DVD-A SACD To repeatedly play a specified section, please follow these steps: 1. During normal playback, press the AB REPLAY button on the remote at the desired beginning point (Point A) for the repeat play. The TV screen displays “A-”. AB REPLAY 2. When playback reaches the desired ending point (Point B) for the repeat play, press the AB REPLAY button again. The player now repeatedly plays back the specified section (A-B).
A D V A N C E D • O P E R A T I O N S Certain DVD-Audio and Blu-ray Discs may not allow for direct chapter selection. Playback from a Specific Location DVD-A SACD DVD and Blu-ray Discs During the playback of a DVD or Blu-ray Disc, you may specify a location to start playback by entering the title, chapter or time directly. Press the GOTO button to bring up the on-screen display.
A D V A N C E D • O P E R A T I O N S Repeatedly press the GOTO button until the cursor is positioned at the Title location. Use the NUMBER or ARROW buttons to enter or select 6 and press the ENTER button. 1/7 5 / 25 00:22:14 00:40:06 NOTE • Some discs may prohibit the search operation. You will not be able to select a search location, or you may get an “invalid operation” icon after specifying a search location. Some Blu-ray Discs feature their own search function.
A D V A N C E D O P E R A T I O N S Memory and Automatic Resume OPEN POWER STOP PLAY DVD-A SACD 1. The player automatically remembers the current position when playback is interrupted. Operations such as STOP, OPEN/EJECT or turning POWER off will cause the player to save the current playing position. 2. The position is memorized even after turning off the unit or changing the disc. 3.
MEDIA FILE PLAYBACK In addition to playing standard disc-based formats such as Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD and SACD, the ELECTROCOMPANIET EMP 2 Blu-ray Disc Player can play media files. You can enjoy digital music, movies and photos stored on an optical disc (recordable CD or DVD), a USB (Universal Serial Bus) drive, or an e-SATA (external Serial ATA) drive. Due to the variation of media, encoding software and techniques used, compatibility cannot be guaranteed for all user-created or downloaded contents.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K The Home Menu When a USB/e-SATA drive or an optical disc stored with media files is inserted, the player presents a “Home Menu” to assist you in navigating and playing the files. You can also bring up the Home Menu with the HOME button on the remote control. The Home Menu is the starting point for accessing media files.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K Playing Music Files To play digital music files stored on an optical disc, USB or e-SATA drive, select “Music” from the Home Menu. A file browser will appear to assist you in navigating the files and folders. The first step is to select the “Data Disc”, USB or e-SATA device that contains the music files. The player will take a moment to read the media and list the folders and music files. Music Title: Artist: Album: Genre: Prelude I C major Various J.S.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K The following operations are available while the “Now Playing” screen is shown: • Prelude I C major Play Title: Artist: Album: Genre: • 02:40 / 05:38 1 / 11 Prelude I C major Various J.S.
M E D I A F I L E P L A Y B A C K Viewing Photo Files To view digital photo files stored on an optical disc, USB or e-SATA drive, select “Photo” from the Home Menu. A file browser will appear to assist you in navigate the files and folders. Photo The first step is to select the “Data Disc”, USB or e-SATA device that contains the photo files. The player will take a moment to read the media and list the folders and photo files.
SETUP MENU OPTIONS The Setup Menu of the ELECTROCOMPANIET Blu-ray Disc Player presents many setup and configuration options. For most users, the default configuration will be sufficient and will not require any changes to the settings. However if you need to configure the player to perfectly match your home theater setup and viewing preferences, please refer to the following sections for details about each configuration option.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S The preceding diagram should give a good description of the various elements and their context. In this screen we could, for example, instruct you to set the Auto Play Mode parameter to Off in the Playback Setup section. To indicate where we were, you would see the following: Playback Setup > Auto Play Mode > Off. NOTE It is possible that some setup items are grayed-out and inaccessible.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 4. To select a value from the list of available settings, press the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons and then press the ENTER button to confirm. Setup Menu Playback Setup SACD Priority On Video Setup DVD-Audio Mode Off Audio Format Setup Auto Play Mode Audio Processing PBC Device Setup Language For example, to select “Off” for “Auto Play Mode”, use the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the “Off” selection and press the ENTER button. Network Setup 5.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Playback Setup The “Playback Setup” section is designed to configure playback preferences for various contents. The setup items in this section are: Setup Menu Playback Setup SACD Priority Multi-Channel Video Setup DVD-Audio Mode DVD-Audio Audio Format Setup Auto Play Mode On Audio Processing Auto Resume On Device Setup PBC On Network Setup Parental Control Exit Language Choose which SACD layer to play Exit 1.
S E T U P M E N U • 7. O P T I O N S The parental control menu contains the following sub-items: • BD Ratings - Press the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to select the rating allowed for Blu-ray Discs. “Off” means no ratings control and all discs are allowed to play. Numbers 1 to 21 corresponds to the age limit. Discs encoded with an age limit that is equal to or below the selected age will be allowed, and any rating above the selected age will be blocked.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Video Setup The “Video Setup” section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure video output options. The menu items in this section are: Setup Menu Playback Setup Picture Adjustment Video Setup Primary Output HDMI 1 Audio Format Setup 3D Mode Auto Audio Processing 3D TV Size 46 Device Setup TV Aspect Ratio 16:9 Wide Network Setup TV System NTSC Exit Output Resolution Auto Adjust picture control parameters Exit 1.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S the TV or projector. If both are qualified, the player sends 3D video from its HDMI output terminals, otherwise only 2D video is sent out. Active shutter 3D-compatible glasses (which are not sold by ELECTROCOMPANIET .) are required to enjoy the 3D movie on your TV. • Off – Always output 2D video format, even when 3D video exists on the disc. This guarantees the video quality if your TV is not 3D compatible, or some necessary part (such as the 3D glasses) is missing. 4.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 7. Output Resolution: To choose the output resolution that best matches your television’s native resolution. For a detailed description on how to choose a proper output resolution, please refer to the Select the Best Output Resolution section on page 23 of this manual. 8. 1080p24 Output: To set 1080p 24Hz output options. This option only applies to the HDMI output at 1080p resolution.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S • SAP Mark (on/off) – To turn on/off the display of a Secondary Audio Program mark when a Blu-ray Disc with secondary video and audio is played. Keeping the SAP mark off avoids distraction from normal movie watching. • Screen Saver – To turn on/off the screen saver function. The screen saver is designed to minimize burn-in concerns for plasma and CRT display devices.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Picture Adjustment Menu for HDMI 2 & Analog To change a picture adjustment parameter, use the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the parameter, and use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW buttons to change its value.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Essentials HD Basics as aids for adjusting. First adjust the television’s picture controls for the best possible picture. Once that is done, try changing the player’s settings to further refine the picture to the optimal result. 4. Hue: To adjust the hue (tint) of the video output. 5. Saturation: To adjust the saturation (color intensity level) of the video output. 6. Sharpness: To set the sharpness of video output.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Remember that excessive noise reduction may cause a loss of details. We recommend using the noise reduction function only when you encounter poorly encoded or compressed video that has apparent noise artifacts. For HDMI 2 & Analog, the noise reduction level can be set between 0 and +3. The default is level 0.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S • 36 Bits – Use the 36-bit per pixel Deep Color mode. • 30 Bits (Dithered) – Use the 30-bit per pixel Deep Color mode with dithering technique. • 30 Bits – Use the 30-bit per pixel Deep Color mode. • Off (Dithered) –Do not use Deep Color, but apply the dithering technique. • Off (default) – Do not use Deep Color. 4. Deep Color (HDMI 2) – To select the Deep Color mode for the HDMI 2 output. The available options are the same as those for HDMI Deep Color (HDMI 1).
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Audio Format Setup The “Audio Format Setup” section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure preferences for audio output formats. The menu items in this section are: Setup Menu Playback Setup Secondary Audio Off Video Setup HDMI Audio LPCM Audio Format Setup Coaxial/Optical Output LPCM Audio Processing LPCM Rate Limit 192k Device Setup SACD Output PCM Network Setup HDCD Decoding On Exit Set the secondary audio program mixing option Exit 1.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S video. At 480p/576p resolution, the HDMI specification can only support 2 channels of audio with high sample rate (up to 192kHz), or 8 channels of audio with standard sample rate (up to 48kHz). If you play high resolution audio content at the 480p/576p resolution, you may get reduced audio resolution, incomplete audio channels, or even no audio/video output at all.
S E T U P • M E N U O P T I O N S Off – HDCD is treated as regular CD. This is useful when the player is connected to an HDCD-capable A/V receiver via a digital audio output link (Coaxial, Optical, or HDMI) so the A/V receiver can perform HDCD decoding. NOTE If your receiver is capable of HDCD decoding, it is recommended to set the “HDCD Decoding” to “Off” on the EMP 2, otherwise you might occasionally hear pop or crackle sounds during the HDCD playback.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Audio Signal Reference Chart Blu-ray Discs may contain many types of audio signal formats, some of which are high resolution types such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Blu-ray Discs also have many optional audio components such as the Secondary Audio Program and menu clicking sound. The player’s Audio Format Setup menu allows you to configure the audio output to meet your specific preference.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Recommended Audio Format Options Depending on your specific audio/video connection method, the audio format options of the ELECTROCOMPANIET Blu-ray Disc Player may need to be adjusted to match your configuration. Please refer to the video and audio connection methods described previously in this guide and the following audio setup guidelines.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Multi-Channel Analog Audio to Receiver If the player is connected to an A/V receiver through the 7.1ch or 5.1ch analog audio jacks using 8 or 6 RCA cables (as described in “Method 5” on page 15), you can play all supported audio formats and listen to them with your A/V receiver and surround sound systems.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Audio Processing Setup The “Audio Processing Setup” section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure how the player will process audio signals before sending them to the output.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Speaker Configuration applies to the multi-channel analog audio outputs only. All digital bitstream and LPCM outputs are unaffected by these settings. Down Mix Mode Down mix is the process of converting multi-channel audio to a lesser number of channels. For example, converting a 5.1ch source to stereo or converting a 7.1ch source to 5.1ch. Down mixing allows the audio output from the player to match the exact number of speakers available in your home theater.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S To begin the test, press the ARROW buttons to highlight the “Test Tone” option, press the Enter button to change the test tone status to “On”. Then press ARROW buttons to select a speaker, you will hear the test sounds. To stop the test process, press ARROW buttons to highlight the “Test Tone” option and press the Enter button to switch the status back to “Off”. Please note these test tones only apply on multi-channel audio outputs.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 2. Distance: The speaker distance parameters set delay control for the corresponding audio channel. The delay is to compensate for the audio propagation time difference caused by the placement of speakers. Speaker distance compensation is not required if the A/V receiver has the capability to adjust channel delay and compensate for speaker distance differences.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Example Channel Delay Adjustment: Supported Configuration Unsupported Configuration 14ft 12ft 12ft 10ft 12ft 10ft 12ft 9ft 14ft 9ft 8ft 18ft 18ft 8ft 16ft Settings: Front Speakers – 12ft (3,6 m) Center Speaker – 10ft (3 m) Subwoofer – 10ft (3 m) Surround Left – 9ft (2,7 m) Surround Right – 9ft (2,7 m) Surround Back Left – 8ft (2,4 m) Surround Back Right – 8ft (2,4 m) 16ft Settings: Front Speakers – 12ft (3,6 m) Center Speaker – 14ft (4,2 m) Subwoofer – 14ft (
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S 2. Dynamic Range Control: To set the Dynamic Range Compression (DRC). DRC can smooth out the sonic peaks and valleys common with wide-range digital audio. Enabling DRC may make low level audio more audible during low-level listening. Turning off DRC restores the sonic energy present in the original recording. The available options are: • Auto – Play at the dynamic range specified by the disc. This option applies to Blu-ray Discs only.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Device Setup The “Device Setup” section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure additional player options related to the hardware and control functions.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S ELECTROCOMPANIET products placed close to the EMP 2, the other products may respond to the EMP 2 remote control. In this case you can select a different remote code to avoid conflicts. The available codes are: • Code 1 – ELECTROCOMPANIET disc player remote code set 1. This is the default remote code. • Code 2 – ELECTROCOMPANIET disc player remote code set 2. Use this code if you have other products placed close to the EMP 2.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S • Full - The VFD windows (both left and right sides) are at full brightness for all displays. • Standard (default) - The VFD windows are at full brightness. The right side window is automatically turned off after 30 seconds, and resume momentarily if there is any user operation. • Dim - The VFD windows are at reduced brightness. The right side window is automatically turned off after 10 seconds, and resumes momentarily if there is any user operation.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S Network Setup The “Network Setup” section of the Setup Menu system allows you to configure the parameters for the Internet connection of the player, test the connection and restrict BD-Live access.
S E T U P • M E N U O P T I O N S Off – Internet access is prohibited. This will make all the remaining options in Network Setup screen gray and un-selectable. 5. Wireless Setting – To start the wireless setting procedure. The wireless setting procedure can be started either by selecting the “Wireless Setting” option, or by selecting “Wireless” in “Internet Connection” option. The procedure is described as follows: • The player first searches for the last successful wireless settings.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) PIN (Personal Identification Number) PBC (Push Button Connection) Please Enter the security PIN shown below into the software control panel of your wireless router or access point, then click the “NEXT” button below PIN code : Your-PIN Previous Refresh Next 9 PIN – To configure the WPS using a Personal Identification Number.
S E T U P M E N U O P T I O N S • DNS 1: The IP address of the first (primary) DNS (Domain Name System) server. DNS is the mechanism to translate human-readable addresses (such as www.electrocompaniet.com ) to numeric IP addresses. When “IP Setting” is set to “Auto (DHCP)”, the value displayed here is obtained using DHCP and cannot be changed. • DNS 2: The IP address of the second (secondary) DNS server.
REFERENCES Useful Notes • • • • • In order to prolong the service life of your player, it is recommended to wait at least 30 seconds before you turn it on again after switching it off. Remove disc and turn power off after operation. Some functions of the player may not be applicable to certain discs. Some discs with special features may not be fully supported by the player. This is not a malfunction of the unit. In the case of player malfunction, please turn it off, wait for 30 seconds and turn it back on.
R E F E R E N C E S Picture rolling or split picture Video system is not supported by the TV “No Disc” or “Unknown Disc” error No disc or incompatible disc loaded in player Dirty disc recording surface Disc not properly loaded Remote control failure Temporary function failure Some Setup Menu items are grayed out Condensation on the Laser pick-up head Remote control is out of range Low battery Incorrect remote control code Scratched or damaged disc is used Some functions are not available during play
R E F E R E N C E S Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Disc Types* BD Profile Internal Storage Output Video Characteristics Audio Characteristics** General Specification Operating Temperature Operating Humidity BD-Video, Blu-ray 3D, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, AVCHD, SACD, CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, BD-R/RE BD-ROM Version 2.4 Profile 5 for 3D (also compatible with Profile 1 Version 1.0 and 1.
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If service is needed Your dealer will have all relevant information regarding the service centre in your area and will ensure that your unit is serviced with minimum delay. If, for some reason, there are no service facilities available in your country, please ship the unit to the following address: ELECTROCOMPANIET AS BREIVIKVEIEN 7 4120 TAU NORWAY E-mail: sales@electrocompaniet.no Web: www.electrocompaniet.no Service department: service@electrocompaniet.
Firmware Upgrade Instructions: Warning: Although firmware upgrade is an easy and usually trouble-free process, it is important to ensure that the power supply to the player is stable, and the upgrade process is not interrupted. A failed firmware upgrade can render the player unusable. There are three ways to upgrade the firmware. If your player has an Internet connection, the easiest way to upgrade the firmware is the "Via Network" method. If you have a USB thumb drive, you may choose the "Via USB" method.
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