BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER BD-7000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Manufacturer: Kenwood Corporation 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan EU Representative's: Kenwood Electronics Europe BV Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands © TINS-E918WJQZ ORC9009-A BD-7000_CD-ROM_es.indd 54 10/10/06 18:47 BD-7000_CD-ROM_en_r2.6.
OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH Introduction SAFETY / IMPORTANT INFORMATION THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
DEAR Kenwood CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Kenwood Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ¤ Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15.Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 16.Wall or Ceiling Mounting – This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 17.Heat – This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.
Contents Introduction SAFETY / IMPORTANT INFORMATION..................1 Before Applying Power ...........................................1 DEAR Kenwood CUSTOMER .................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 2-3 Contents ............................................................... 4-5 PRECAUTIONS ........................................................6 What would you like to do with this Player? .........7 About Media Types ............................................
Contents Settings SETTINGS ......................................................... 36-44 Common operations ................................................... 36 Basic Operation for Playback Setting .......................... 36 Audio Video Settings................................................... 37 Smart Settings ............................................................ 38 HDMI CEC .................................................................. 38 Playback Setting ..............................
PRECAUTIONS Precautions on viewing stereoscopic 3D images • Do not view stereoscopic 3D images if you have a history of photosensitivity, heart disease or poor health. This may cause the symptoms to worsen. • If you experience any health problems such as fatigue and discomfort while viewing stereoscopic 3D images, immediately discontinue viewing. Continuing viewing after symptoms appear may cause health risks. Take a break until the symptoms have completely disappeared.
What would you like to do with this Player? Watch high quality movies on Blu-ray discs Simple connection and operation through HDMI This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc playback. This Player is equipped with an HDMI terminal. You can connect it to the TV using HDMI and no other cable will be needed to enjoy movies. If your TV is compatible with HDMI CEC, you can control both the TV and this Player with simple operations. Video/Picture/Music Playback (p. 24) Video Connection (p.
About Media Types Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media format, offering the following key features: • Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer) – with over 5 times the amount of content possible with current DVDs, particularly well suited for high definition feature films with extended levels of interactive features • Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high definition 1920 x 1080p resolution • Best audio possible with uncompressed surround
About Media Types The following BD-RE/R, DVD-RW/R and DVD+RW/R discs cannot be played. The following Audio CD*1 discs cannot be played. • Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played back with this Player. • This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played. • Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back.
About Media Types About files/folders for Still images (JPEG files) and audio data (MP3 files) About DivX VIDEO You can play still images (JPEG files) /audio data (MP3 files) with this unit by making folder(s) on discs or USB memory devices as shown below. DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www. divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.
About Media Types About Disc Contents DTS BD Video Linear PCM DTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use in cinemas. Enjoy BD-specific functions including BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1), such as picture-in-picture, and BD-LIVE (Page 26). For the BD video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW/BDLIVE, you can enjoy additional contents by copying the data from the discs or downloading it via the Internet.
Important Information Disc Precautions Be Careful of Scratches and Dust • BD, DVD and CD discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place. Proper Disc Storage Place the disc in the centre of the disc case and store the case and disc upright. Avoid storing discs in locations subject to direct sunlight, close to heating appliances or in locations of high humidity.
Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit (RC-D0713) AC cord Page 20 Page 21 Introduction “AAA” size battery (g2) AC adapter (AC-120500A) Pages 15 and 20 Page 21 WARNING: The AC adapter and AC cord supplied with this player must not be used with other equipment. AC adapters and AC cords other than the ones supplied must not be used with this player.
Major Components Main Unit (Front) NOTE * When you insert or remove a USB memory device, be sure to turn the main power off. Remote control sensor “TOP” Disc slot (p. 24) m (p. 24) 1 2 3 4 5 6 a (On/Standby) indicator (p. 21) 3D indicator (pp. 21, 23) USB terminal (p. 29) a (On/Standby) (p. 21) Remote control sensor “FRONT” Keylock indicator 7 8 9 Main Unit (Rear) Model label Cooling fan The cooling fan operates while the power to the Player is on.
Major Components Remote Control Unit 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Buttons under the cover 32 33 a (On/Standby) (p. 21) m (p. 24) TOP MENU/TITLE LIST (pp. 25, 27) DISPLAY (pp. 24, 32) Cursor buttons (a/b/c/d), ENTER (pp. 22, 36) EXIT (p. 36) A (Red), B (Green), C (Yellow), D (Blue) (pp. 27, 28, 30, 41) AUDIO (p. 33), SUBTITLE (p. 33), ANGLE (p. 33) PinP (p. 26) REPEAT (p.
Player setup location Removing and replacing the terminal cover Before connecting the player to a TV, the AC adapter, etc., remove the terminal cover on the bottom of the player. 1 Remove the terminal cover on the bottom of the player. Securing bracket for the HDMI cable The terminal cover has a securing bracket to prevent breakage of the HDMI cable. When the HDMI cable is not passed straight through the securing bracket, the terminal cover cannot be closed.
Connection Video Connection Connecting to the HDMI Terminal • You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal. • When you use HDMI CEC, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable. • For details on digital audio output formats (PCM/bitstream), refer to the digital audio output format selection table on page 44. STEPS 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
Audio Connection Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal • You can connect audio equipment or the TV to the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT terminal. • For details on digital audio output formats (PCM/bitstream), refer to the digital audio output format selection table on page 44. STEPS 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect an optical digital cable (commercially available) to the optical digital audio terminals (1 and 2).
Broadband Internet Connection Internet Connection (LAN cable) • By connecting this player to the Internet, you can enjoy a variety of content on your TV using BD-LIVE functions and also perform software updates. • When using the Internet, a broadband Internet connection as shown below is required. STEPS 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect a LAN cable (commercially available) to the ETHERNET terminal (1 and 2).
Playback Before Starting Playback Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Hold in the tab on the battery cover and pull the cover towards the direction of the arrow. Approximate operating range of remote control You can select the remote control sensor used depending on the orientation of the player. Remote control sensor ¢ 2 Load the two “AAA” size batteries (R-03 size, UM/SUM-4). Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the m and n indications in battery compartment.
Before Starting Playback Connecting the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cord in to the DC IN terminal on the rear of the Player. 2 Plug the supplied AC cord into the AC adapter. 3 Then, plug into an AC outlet. Turning the power on Press a on the remote control or on the Player to turn on the power of the Player. • The a (On/Standby) indicator lights green.
Before Starting Playback Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control Language Setting The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of the SHARP TV. TV function control Changing the on-screen display language 1 Press HOME to display the menu screen. • The same operation can be performed by pressing ENTER after selecting the HOME icon on the Wall Paper screen. 2 Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press d or ENTER.
Before Starting Playback Using HDMI CEC Controlling the Blu-ray disc player using HDMI CEC Using 3D This sets output of 3D images. To view 3D images, playback of 3D content (3D BD video) is necessary with a 3D compatible TV and 3D glasses in addition to this player. What you can do with HDMI CEC When you connect this player to the LCD TV compatible with HDMI CEC using an HDMI cable, you can perform the functions listed below. (See page 17 for connecting to the HDMI terminal).
Video/Picture/Music Playback Loading a Disc/Ejecting a Disc NOTE • The disc load time may vary depending on the disc. Regarding playback of BD video discs • Some of the newly released BD video discs cannot be played back unless you update the player software to the latest version. Therefore, it may be required to update the software of the player. Refer to page 43 for more information regarding software updates for the player. m a 1 2 Press a to turn on the power. Load a disc into the disc slot.
Video/Picture/Music Playback BD/DVD Menus Using the disc menu • This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD video disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up menu. • The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide (for options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the disc menu. DVD VIDEO Example: Select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”. 1 Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST. • The disc menu screen is displayed if present on the DVD video disc. 2 Press a/b to select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”, then press ENTER.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE BD VIDEO This Player is compatible with additional functions of BD-Video, BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1) and BD-LIVE. For BD-Video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW, the functions of Picture in Picture and Virtual Package are available. For BD-LIVE compatible discs, you can enjoy a variety of functions via the Internet in addition to the BONUSVIEW functions.
Video/Picture/Music Playback DVD-R/-RW (VR format) / BD-RE/-R (BDAV format) Playback DVD-R DVD-RW BD-RE BD-R You can play back a recorded disc (DVD: VR format finalised disc only / BD: BDAV format disc only). • For a description of other playback functions, refer to ”Playback Functions” on pages 31–33. Playback by selecting a title 1 Load a recorded disc. • Disc playback will begin automatically. • Playback begins from the first title. 2 3 Press H. Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Audio CD Playback To skip the track during playback AUDIO CD Press KSKIP or LSKIP/l. This Player can play back audio CDs. • Press KSKIP to skip backward. • Press LSKIP/l to skip forward. • For a description of other playback functions, refer to “Playback Functions” on pages 31–33. Operation procedure for the “Functions” menu 1 Press D (Blue) (Functions) when the CD screen is displayed. • The “Functions” menu is activated.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Audio Data (MP3 File) Playback CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW 5 Press ENTER to play back the selected file. • Playback of the selected file will begin. USB Track 01.mp3 This Player can play back audio data (MP3 files) recorded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and USB memory devices. 5:16 0:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 • For details on the audio data that you can play using this player, refer to page 9. Track 01.mp3 Track 02.mp3 Track 03.mp3 Track 04.mp3 Track 05.mp3 Track 06.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Displaying Still Images (JPEG files) CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW USB This Player can display still images (JPEG files) recorded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and USB memory devices. • For details on the still images that you can display using this player, refer to page 9. • Still images are played one by one while during “Slide show”, they are automatically replaced one after another.
Playback Functions Pause/Frame Advance Playback BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO BD-R DVD-R BD-RE DVD-RW The Pause function is enabled when F is pressed during playback. (If you are playing back an audio CD, audio data [MP3 files] or still images [JPEG files], these will also pause.) The Frame Advance Playback function is enabled when L SKIP/l is pressed during pause. • Frame Advance Playback may not function properly with discs other than DVD-RW/R (VR format).
Playback Functions Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback) BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO BD-R DVD-R BD-RE DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW AUDIO CD DVD-RW AUDIO CD 1 2 3 Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specified Part) Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat. Press REPEAT. Press a/b to select the type of Repeat Playback. 1 2 Press REPEAT during playback. Press a/b to select “Scene Selection”, then press ENTER. • “Set Start Point” displays.
Playback Functions Displaying the Audio Information You can display the audio information on the disc currently being played back by pressing AUDIO. • The displayed contents vary depending on the disc. BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO The audio channel currently being played back will be displayed. If multiple audio channels are recorded, you can switch the audio channel by pressing AUDIO. DVD-RW DVD-R When a recorded broadcast with stereo or monaural audio is played back: “Stereo” is displayed.
Settings During Playback Function control operation procedure Function Control BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD-RW DVD-R AUDIO CD This allows you to adjust various settings at once, like subtitles, angle settings and the title selection for Direct Playback. You can adjust the video and audio to suit your preferences. The operations are the same for BD and DVD. BD-VIDEO ENTER 㪜㪯㪠㪫 Press a/b to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.
Settings During Playback Functions which can be set Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip) • Shows the title number being played back (or track number when playing back an audio CD). You can skip to the start of the title (or track). • To skip to the start of a selected title (or track), press the Number buttons to enter the title (or track) number when this option is highlighted. Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip) • Shows the chapter number being played back.
Settings SETTINGS Common operations The “menu” enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments on the functions using the remote control unit. You need to call up the On Screen Display to perform settings for this player. The following is the explanation for the basic operations of the “menu”. Example: Setting “HDMI CEC” 1 Movie Picture Music Settings 3 2 Display the menu screen Press HOME to display the menu screen.
SETTINGS Audio Video Settings TV Aspect Ratio You can set the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV, and adjust the video output. If you switch your TV (i.e. because you have bought a new one) and the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV changes, you will have to change the “TV Aspect Ratio” setting. Audio Out This lets you set the digital audio output format according to the capabilities of the connected audio equipment.
SETTINGS Smart Settings Auto Power Off This sets the Player so that power is automatically shut off if playback is stopped and you do not perform any operations for about 10 minutes. Item Yes, No Front LED If you feel that the indicators on the player are too bright when watching movies, you can turn them off except for the a (On/Standby) indicator. Item On, Off Screen Saver This function helps prevent burn-in on the TV screen by leaving the player with the power turned on for a long period of time.
SETTINGS PIN Code Setting This sets the PIN code for setting or changing the Parental Control Level. Item Yes: Enter the 4-digit number. No On Screen Language You can set the language you want to display on the screen. Item English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Português, Nederlands, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk, Suomi, Polski, Česky, Magyar, Slovensky, Slovenščina NOTE • When you forget the PIN code, you can reset the current PIN code using “System Reset” under “Settings”. (See this page.
SETTINGS Communication Setup 6 This allows you to perform and/or change the communication settings. This setting is required to use BD-LIVE functions. For setting the IP address, press c/d to select “Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER. Do you obtain the IP address automatically? Yes No IP Address Netmask Gateway NOTE • For manually performing the setting, the following information of the connected router or modem is required. Confirm the information prior to the setting.
SETTINGS 4 The operation procedure for inputting characters manually Repeat the step 3 to display all of the desired characters/numbers in the input field. Example: The screen for inputting numeric characters NOTE • Numeric characters such as IP address can be entered on the input screen either by selecting each of the characters in the “Numeric” mode or using the Number buttons on the remote control. IP Address Netmask Gateway 1 2 3 • Press n RETURN (Del.Char.
SETTINGS Before using the USB memory device 4 • The “USB Memory Management” screen is displayed. • “No USB Memory” appears when no USB memory is inserted. CAUTION: • Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug the AC cord while the operations for “USB Memory Management” or “Software Update (Manual Update from USB memory device)” are being performed. • Do not use a USB extension cable when connecting a USB memory device to the USB terminal on the player.
SETTINGS Software Update Settings Manual Update from USB memory device This function allows software updates by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the USB terminal on this player. • When a software update is performed, the software update data must be written onto the USB memory device in advance using a PC. • The USB memory device must be clear of all files except software update data to allow new software uploading.
SETTINGS 2 The current version of this unit software and the version of the update file on the USB memory device are displayed. To update this player software with update file, select “Yes”, and press ENTER. 10 Press ENTER to start updating. • The screen becomes dark for a while until the update screen can be displayed. Please wait for the update screen to appear. Do not unplug the AC cord. Software update file is detected in the USB memory device.
Appendix Troubleshooting The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Player. Refer to the problems and lists of possible solutions below before calling for service. Power Problem Possible causes and solutions The Player power cannot be turned on. • Make sure that the AC adapter cord is connected to the DC IN terminal on the rear of the player, the AC cord is connected to the AC adapter and the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet. (Page 21) • Reset the player.
Troubleshooting Picture Problem Possible causes and solutions No picture. • Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. (Page 17) • Make sure that the connected TV or the AV receiver is set to the correct input. (Page 17) • Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 12) • Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of this Player. (Page 8) • There is no picture from the HDMI output. − Are the settings performed correctly? Please check the settings.
Troubleshooting Network Problem Possible causes and solutions Cannot connect to the Internet. When the wired Internet connection is made • Is the LAN cable connected properly? • Is the wrong cable such as a modular cable used? Connect a LAN cable to the ETHERNET terminal.
On-screen Error Messages The following messages appear on the TV screen in case of an error during operation. Error message Possible Error Cannot play. • The disc cannot be played back with this Player. Incompatible disc. • If you load a disc which cannot be played with this Player (i.e. a scratched disc), or if you load a disc upside down, this message will appear, and the disc will automatically pop out. • Occurs if the loaded disc cannot be played because it is a non-standard disc or scratched, etc.
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Power requirements DC 12V, 2A (with the supplied AC adapter) Power consumption (Normal) 17 W (with the supplied AC adapter at AC 230V, 50Hz) Power is automatically shut off if playback is stopped and you do not perform any operations for about 10 minutes. (When “Auto Power Off” is set to “Yes”) Power consumption (Standby) 0.5 W (with the supplied AC adapter at AC 230V, 50Hz) Dimensions Approx.
Glossary AVCHD (page 8) Copy guard AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) refers to a recording format (specification) for digital video cameras which can record to a disc such as 8 cm DVD disc and play back digital high definition images. This function prevents copying. You cannot copy discs marked by the copyright holder with a signal which prevents copying. BDAV (page 8) Deep Colour can reproduce rich colours, increasing the number of bits describing colours.
Glossary DVD video (pages 8, 24) Linear PCM Sound A disc format that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD. A singlelayer single sided DVD holds up to 4.7 GB; a double layer single-sided DVD, 8.5 GB; a single layer doublesided DVD, 9.4 GB; double-layer double-sided DVD, 17 GB. The MPEG 2 format was adopted for efficient video data compression.
Glossary Region code (page 8) Code identifying a geographic region of compatibility for a BD/DVD. Resume playback (page 24) If you stop playback while it is in progress, the Player stores the stop position in memory, and this function lets you playback from that point. Skip (pages 28, 29, 31) This returns to the start of the chapter (or track) being played, or skips to the next chapter (or track).
About Software License Information on the Software License for This Product Software composition The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by Kenwood or by third parties.
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