Philips BDP2500 User manual

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1 Important
Safety and important notice
Warning
Risk of overheating! Never install the product in a confined space. Always leave a space of at least 4•
inches around the product for ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never cover the ventilation
slots on the product.
Never place the product, remote control or batteries near naked flames or other heat sources,
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including direct sunlight.
Only use this product indoors. Keep this product away from water, moisture and liquid-filled objects.
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Never place this product on other electrical equipment.•
Keep away from this product during lightning storms.•
Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device•
shall remain readily operable.
Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam.
•
Disposal of your old product and batteries
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can
be recycled and reused.
Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local
rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and batteries. The correct
disposal of these products helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment
and human health.
Your product contains batteries, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries. The correct
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and
human health.
Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for additional information on a recycling center in your area.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

Copyright notice
This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are
prohibited.
Trademark notice
HDMI, and HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
‘DVD Video’ is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
“Blu-ray Disc” and “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent # s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;5,978,762;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS 2.0+Digital Out are
registered trademarks and the DTS logos, Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2008 DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
Official DivX® Ultra Certified product.
Plays all versions of DivX ® video (including DivX ® 6) with enhanced playback of DivX® media
files and the DivX® Media Format.
Plays DivX® video with menus, subtitles and audio tracks.
Java and all other Java trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
BONUSVIEW™
‘BONUSVIEW’ is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.
‘x.v.Colour’ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
2 Your product
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the support that Philips
offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Feature highlights
For optimal performance of this product, it is recommended to regularly update the software of
this product.
Philips EasyLink

Your product supports Philips EasyLink, which uses the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) protocol. EasyLink-compliant devices that are connected through HDMI connectors can
be controlled by a single remote control.
Note
Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with all HDMI CEC devices.•
High-Definition entertainment
Watch high-definition content disc with HDTV (High Definition Television). Connect it through a
high speed HDMI cable (1.3 or category 2). You can enjoy excellent picture quality up to 1080p
resolution with the frame rate of 24 frames per second with progressive scan output.
BONUSVIEW/PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
This is a new function of BD-Video that plays the primary video and secondary video
simultaneously. Blu-ray players with Final Standard Profile or Profile 1.1 specs can play Bonus View
features.
Upscale DVD for enhanced picture quality
Watch the discs in the highest picture quality available for the HDTV. Video upscaling increases the
resolution of standard definition disc to high definition up to 1080p over an HDMI connection. A
highly detailed picture and increased sharpness delivers a more true-to-life picture.
Playable media
This product can play:
BD-Video, BD-R/RE2.0•
DVD, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/-R DL (Dual Layer)•
Video CD/SVCD•
Audio CD, CD-R/CD-RW, MP3-CD, WMA-CD•
DivX (Ultra)-CD, Picture CD•
Region codes
You can play discs with the following region codes.
Region code Countries
DVD Blu-ray
Latin
America
A

Product overview
Main unit
a
Turn on this product or switch to standby mode.•
bDisc compartment
cIR sensor
Point the remote control at the IR sensor.•
dDisplay panel
e
Open or close the disc compartment.•
f• Start or resume play.
g
Pause play.•
Front panel display Description
LOADING Loading a disc.
UNSUPP The disc is not supported.
BD Blu-ray disc is recognized.
HDMI ERR The HDMI video resolution is not supported by TV.
FASTFWD Fast forward mode.
FASTBWD Fast reverse mode.
SLOWFWD Slow forward mode.
SETTINGS Setup menu is displayed.
HOME Home menu is displayed.
CHAPTER Current chapter is in chapter repeat mode.
DOLBY D Dolby Digital audio is being played.
DOLBY HD Dolby HD audio is being played.
UPGRADE Software upgrade is in progress.

Remote control

a
Turn on this product or switch to standby mode.•
When EasyLink is enabled, press and hold for at least three seconds to turn all•
connected HDMI CEC compliant devices to standby.
bBONUSVIEW
Turn on or off the secondary video in a small screen window during play (applicable•
only to BD-video that supports the BONUSVIEW or Picture-In-Picture feature).
cTOP MENU
• BD: Display the top menu.
• DVD: Display the title menu.
d
Access the home menu.•
eDISC MENU / POP-UP MENU
• BD: Access or exit the pop-up menu.
• DVD: Access or exit the disc menu.
fOK
Confirm an entry or selection.•
g
Navigate through the menus.•
hBACK
Return to a previous display menu.•
i/
Skip to the previous or next title, chapter, or track.•
j/
Search backward or forward.•
k
Mute volume (applicable only to certain Philips brand TVs).•
l+/-
Adjust volume (applicable only to certain Philips brand TVs).•
mSUBTITLE
Select a subtitle language on a disc.•
nAUDIO
Select an audio language or channel on a disc.•
oAlphanumeric buttons
Select an item to play.•
Enter values.•
p
Open or close the disc compartment.•
qTV CH +/-
Select a TV channel (applicable only to certain Philips brand TVs).•
r
Stop play.•

s
Pause play.•
Move the paused picture one step forward.•
t• Start or resume play.
uINFO
Display the current status or the disc information.•
vOPTIONS
Access options for the current activity or selection.•
wColor buttons
• BD: Select tasks or options.
xHDMI
Select the video resolution of HDMI output.•
yREPEAT
Select repeat play or random play.•
3 Connect
Make the following connections to use this product.
Basic connections:
Video•
Audio•
Power•
Optional connections:
Route audio to other devices•
Digital amplifier/receiver•
Analog stereo system•
USB device (As additional memory for software updates and BonusView contents. NOT for•
media play)
Note
Refer to the type plate at the back or bottom of the product for identification and supply ratings.•
Before you make or change any connections, ensure that all the devices are disconnected from the•
power outlet.
Connect video/audio cables
Connect this product to TV to view disc play.
Select the best video connection that the TV can support.
• Option 1: Connect to the HDMI jack (for a HDMI, DVI or HDCP-compliant TV).
• Option 2: Connect to the composite video jack (for a standard TV).

Note
You must connect this product directly to a TV.•
Option 1: Connect to the HDMI jack
1Connect an HDMI cable (supplied) to:
the• HDMI jack on this product.
the HDMI input jack on the TV.•
Tip
If the TV has a DVI connector only, connect via an HDMI/DVI adaptor. Connect an audio cable for•
sound output.
You can optimize the video output. Press the
• HDMI button repeatedly to select the best resolution
the TV can support.
If this product connects to a TV compatible with 1080p or 1080p/24Hz, Philips recommends HDMI
•
category 2 cable, also known as High Speed HDMI cable, for optimal video and audio output.
To play the digital video images of a BD-video or DVD-video via an HDMI connection, it is necessary
•
that both this product and the display device (or an AV receiver/amplifier) support a copyright
protection system called HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection system).
This type of connection provides best picture quality.
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USB
HDMI IN

Option 2: Connect to the composite video jack
1Connect a composite video cable to:
the• VIDEO jack on this product.
the VIDEO input jack on the TV.•
2Connect the audio cables to:
the• AUDIO L/R-AV OUTPUT jacks on this product.
the AUDIO input jacks on the TV.•
Tip
The video input jack on the TV might be labeled as A/V IN, VIDEO IN, COMPOSITE or BASEBAND.•
This type of connection provides standard picture quality.•
Route audio to other devices
To enhance audio play, you can route the audio from this product to other devices.
USB
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN

Connect to digital amplifier/receiver
1Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) to:
the• COAXIAL jack on this product.
the COAXIAL/DIGITAL input jack on the device.•
Connect an analogue stereo system
1Connect the audio cables to:
the• AUDIO L/R-AV OUTPUT jacks on this product.
the AUDIO input jacks on the device.•
Connect USB device
A USB device provides an additional memory to enjoy software updates and BonusView contents.
Note
This product cannot play any audio/video/photo file stored on a USB device.•
Connect a USB device only to the• USB jack on this product.
Philips does not guarantee 100% compatibility with all USB devices.
•
1Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the back of this product.
USB
COAXIAL
USB
AUDIO IN

Connect power
Caution
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on•
the back of the unit.
Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections.
•
Note
The type plate is located on the back of the product.•
1Connect the AC power cable to the wall socket.
This product is ready to be set up for use.»
4 Get started
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in•
hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in sequence.
Prepare the remote control
1Press and push the battery compartment to slide it open (see “1” in the illustration).
2Insert two AAA batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3Push and slide back the battery compartment (see “3” in the illustration).

Note
If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.•
Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).•
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.•
Find the TV input
1Press to turn on this product.
2Turn on the TV and switch to the video input (refer to the TV user manual on how to select
the A/V input).
Use the Home menu
1Press .
To start disc play, select• [Play Disc].
To access the setup menus, select• [Settings].
Navigate a menu
1When a menu is displayed, press the buttons on the remote control to navigate.
Button Action
Move up or down.
Move left or right.
OK Confirm a selection.
Enter numbers.
Settings

Select a menu display language
Note
If this product is connected to a HDMI CEC compliant TV, skip this setting. It switches automatically•
to the same OSD menu language as per your TV setting (if the language set on TV is supported by
this product).
1In the Home menu, select [Settings] and press OK.
2Select [Preference Setup], then press .
3Select [Menu Language], then press .
The language options may vary from different regions.•
4Press to select a language, then press OK.
Use Philips EasyLink
This product supports Philips EasyLink which uses the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
protocol.You can use one single remote control to control EasyLink-compliant devices that are
connected through HDMI connectors.
Note
To enable the EasyLink feature, you must turn on the HDMI CEC operations on the TV and on other•
devices connected to TV. Refer to the TVs/devices manual for details.
One-touch play
1Press the STANDBY button to turn on this product.
Video Setup
Advanced Setup
Audio Setup
Preference Setup
EasyLink Setup
Menu Language
Parental Control
Screen Saver
Display Panel
Auto Standby
VCD PBC
Change Password

The TV (if supports one-touch play) automatically turns on and switches to the correct»
video-in channel.
If a disc is loaded in this product, disc play automatically starts.»
One-touch standby
1Press and hold the STANDBY button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds.
All the connected devices (if the device supports one-touch standby) automatically switch»
to standby.
Note
Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with all HDMI CEC devices.•
5 Play
Play a disc
Caution
Do not place any objects other than discs into the disc compartment.•
Do not touch the disc optical lens inside the disc compartment.•
1Press to open the disc compartment.
2Insert a disc with its label facing up.
3Press to close the disc compartment and start disc play.
To view disc play, turn on the TV to the correct viewing channel for this product.•
To stop disc play, press• .
Note
Check disc/file formats supported (see “Your product” > “Playable media”).•
If the password entry menu is displayed, enter the password before you can play the locked or•
restricted disc (see “Adjust settings” > “Preference Setup” > [Parental Control]).
If you pause or stop a disc, the screen saver appears after 10 minutes of inactivity. To deactivate the
•
screen saver, press any button.
After you pause or stop a disc and no button is pressed within 30 minutes, this product automatically
•
switches to standby.

Play video
Control video play
1Play a title.
2Use the remote control to control the play.
Button Action
Pause play.
Start or resume play.
Stop play.
/Skip to a previous/next title or chapter.
/Search fast-backward or fast-forward. Press repeatedly to change the
search speed.
In pause mode, slow a play backward or forward.•
Note
For BD disc with Java application, the resume function is not available.•
Change video play
1Play a title.
2Use the remote control to change the play.
Button Action
AUDIO Select an audio language or channel on a disc.
SUBTITLE Select the subtitle language on a disc.
REPEAT Select or turn off repeat or shuffle mode.
Repeat options may vary from the disc type.•
For VCDs, repeat play is only possible when the PBC mode is•
turned off.
INFO Display the current status or disc information.
OPTIONS Access options relating to the current activity or selection.
BONUSVIEW Turn on or off the secondary video in a small screen window during
play (applicable only to BD-video that supports the BONUSVIEW or
Picture-In-Picture feature).

Note
Some operations may not work with some discs. See the•
information accompanying the disc for details.
Display menu
BD-video disc
• TOP MENU stop the video play and shows the disc menu. This feature is disc-dependent.
• POP-UP MENU access to the BD-video disc menu without interrupting disc play.
DVD-video disc
• TOP MENU display the root menu of a disc.
• DISC MENU display disc information and guide you through the available functions in the
disc.
VCD/SVCD/DivX disc:
• DISC MENU display the content of the disc.
Tip
If the PBC setting is off, the VCD/SVCD skips the menu and starts play from the first title. To display•
the menu before play, turn on the PBC setting (see “Adjust settings” > [Preference Setup] > [PBC]).
Select title/chapter
1During play, press OPTIONS.
The play options menu is displayed.»
2Select [Title] or [Chapter] in the menu, then press OK.
3Select the title or chapter number, then press OK.
Skip play to a specific time
1During play, press OPTIONS.
The play options menu is displayed.»
2Select [Time Search] in the menu, then press OK.
3Press the Navigation buttons ( ) to change the time to skip to, then press OK.

Zoom in/out
1During play, press OPTIONS.
The play options menu is displayed.»
2Select [Zoom] in the menu, then press OK.
3Press the Navigation buttons ( )to select a zoom factor, then press OK.
4Press the Navigation buttons to pan through the zoomed picture.
To cancel zoom mode, press• BACK or OK to display the zoom factor bar, then
press the Navigation buttons () until the zoom factor [x1] is selected.
Repeat play for a specific section
1During play, press OPTIONS.
The play options menu is displayed.»
2Select [Repeat A-B] in the menu, then press OK to set the starting point.
3Forward the video play, then press OK to set the ending point.
Repeat play starts.»
To cancel repeat play mode, press• OPTIONS, select [Repeat A-B] and press OK.
Note
The marked section for repeat play is only possible within a track/title.•
View video play from different camera angles
1During play, press OPTIONS.
The play options menu is displayed.»
2Select [Angle List] in the menu then press .
3Select an angle option, then press OK.
Play changes to the selected angle.»
Note
Applicable only to discs that contain multi-angle scenes.•
Shift subtitle display
This feature is only available if you have set the [TV Display] to [Cinema 21:9] (see “Adjust
settings” > “Video Setup”).
1During play, press OPTIONS.
The play options menu is displayed.»
2Select [Shift Subtitle] in the menu, then press .

3Press the Navigation buttons ( ) to shift the subtitle, then press OK.
Tip
You can press• SUBTITLE on the remote control to access Shift Subtitle feature.
Subtitle Shift is not supported for DivX video with external subtitles.
•
Subtitle Shift setting is not retained after disc is removed.•
Play BD-video
Blu-ray video disc has a larger capacity and supports features such as high-definition videos, multi-
channel surround sounds, interactive menus and so on.
1Insert a BD-video disc.
2Press , select [Play Disc] then press OK.
3Play automatically starts, or select a play option in the menu and press OK.
During play, you can press• TOP MENU to display additional information, features or
content stored in the disc.
During play, you can press• POP-UP MENU to display the disc menu without
interrupting disc play.
Enjoy BONUSVIEW
(Applicable only to a disc compatible with the BONUSVIEW or Picture-in-Picture feature)
You can instantly view additional content (such as commentaries) in a small screen window.
APrimary video
BSecondary video
1Press BONUSVIEW to turn on the secondary video window.
2Press OPTIONS.
The play options menu is displayed.»
3Select [2nd Audio Language] or [2nd Subtitle Language] in the menu, then press .
4Select the language to play, then press OK.