Asus O!PLAY BDS-500 User manual

O!PLAY
Blu-ray/HD Media Player
BDS-700/BDS-500
Owner’s Manual

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Original Issue: August 2011
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NOTICE iii
1
NOTICE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Slots and openings in the system are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from over
heating. The openings shall be never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.
Safety Information
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.
CAUTION: CLASS 3B VISIBLE OR INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
Cautions and Warnings
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 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 anyone.
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.

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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. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no object filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
16. The player shall be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
17. An appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Warning! This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.

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NOTICE
Cautions and Warnings iii
Safety Information iii
Laser compliance statement iii
Important Safety Instructions iii
FCC Statement iv
2
Introductions
Playable Discs 1
File Compatibility 2
3
Parts And Control
Opening the Box 4
The Remote Control 5
The Blu-ray/HD Media Player 7
Front Panel 7
LCD Display 7
Rear Panel 8
4
Installation
Connecting the Blu-ray/HD Media Player 9
Connecting the player to your display 9
Connecting your player to your AVR 10
Connecting a USB device 11
Connecting the AC power cord 11
Preparing the Remote Control 12
Network Connections 12
Wired Network Connection 12
Wireless Network Connection 12
5
Getting Started
Easy Setup Wizard 14
Network Setup 15
Wired Network Setup 15
Wireless Network Setup 16
6
General Operation
Home Menu Overview 17
Playing BD-Video/DVD-Video/Audio CD Disc 17
Enjoying BD-LIVE 17
Enjoying Blu-ray 3D 17
Region Code 18
Playing Video Files 18
To access video files in the Video menu: 18
File Folder Playback 18
Playing Photo Files 18
To access photo files in the Photo menu: 18
Playing Music/Audio Files 19
To access music files in the Music menu: 19
Accessing Internet Services 20
Youtube 20
Internet Radio 20
Picasa 20
Flickr 21
Option Menu 21
Under Disc, Video and Music Playback 21
Under Photo Playback 22
7
Advanced Operation
Special functions on Remote Control 23
DLNA operation 25
Setup Menu 25
Playback 25
Video 26
Audio 26
Network 27
8
Appendix
Maintenance 28
Notes on Discs 28
Handling the Unit 28
Updating the Firmware 28
Manual Update 28
Online Update 28
Troubleshooting 30
Parental Control Area Code 31
Trademarks and Licenses 32
Video Output Resolution 34
Audio Output Resolution 35
Speaker Setup (Under PCM Multi-channel mode) 36
File Format Support and Limitation 37
Product Specifications 41
Important Information Relating to Network Service42
Internet Radio Service Notice 42
Open Source Software Notice 42
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