Philips BDP2500 User manual

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Contents
1 Important 4
Safety and important notice 4
2 Your product 7
Feature highlights 7
Playable media 8
Product overview 9
3 Connect 13
Connect video/audio cables 14
Route audio to other devices 16
Connect USB device 16
Connect power 17
4 Get started 17
Prepare the remote control 18
Find the correct viewing channel 18
Use the Home menu 18
Navigate the menu 19
Select menu display language 19
Use Philips EasyLink 20
5 Play 21
Play a disc 21
Play video 21
Play music 27
Play photo 29
6 Adjust settings 31
Video setup 31
Audio Setup 33
Preference Setup 35
EasyLink Setup 37

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Advanced Setup 38
7 Additional Information 40
Update software 40
Care 41
8 Specifications 41
9 Troubleshooting 43
10 Glossary 45

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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
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sources, including direct sunlight.
Only use this product indoors. Keep this product away from water, moisture and
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liquid-filled objects.
Never place this product on other electrical equipment.
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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.
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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.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it
means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/
EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for
electrical and electronic products.

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Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old
products with your normal household waste.
Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive
2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of
batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences
for the environmental and human health.
Copyright notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised
by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Open source software
This BD Player contains open source software. Philips hereby offers to
deliver or make available, upon request, for a charge no more than the
cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine
readable copy of the corresponding source code on a medium customarily
used for software interchange. This offer is valid for a period of 3 years
after the date of purchase of this product.
To obtain the source code, write to
Program Manager - Home Video - AVM
620A, Lorong 1,
Innovation Site Singapore
Tao Payoh

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Singapore - 319762
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 Disc’ logo are trademarks.
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.

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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
Philips EasyLink
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

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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•

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Region codes
You can play discs with the following region codes.
Region code Country
DVD BD
Asia Pacific,
Taiwan, Korea
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.•
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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.

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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).
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• 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).

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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)

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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 devices are disconnected
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from the power outlet.
Different types of connectors can be used to connect this product, depending on
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availability and your needs. A comprehensive interactive guide to help you connect
your product is available at www.connectivityguide.philips.com.
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 (not supplied) to
the• HDMI jack on this product.
the HDMI input jack on the TV.•
USB
HDMI IN

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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 HDMI repeatedly to select the best
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resolution the TV can support.
Philips recommends HDMI category 2 cable, also known as High Speed HDMI cable,
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for optimal video and audio output.
To play the digital video images of a BD-video or DVD-video via an HDMI connection,
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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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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.
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USB
AUDIO IN
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Route audio to other devices
To enhance audio play, you can route the audio from this product to other
devices.
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 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.
USB
COAXIAL
USB
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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.
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1Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the back of this product.
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
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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.

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Prepare the remote control
Caution
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard•
batteries in fire.
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert 2 AAA batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
3Close the battery compartment.
Note
If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.•
Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination.•
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.•
Find the correct viewing channel
1Press to turn on this product.
2Turn on the TV and switch to the correct video-in channel (refer to
the TV user manual on how to select the correct input channel).
Use the Home menu
1Press .
To start disc play, select• [Play Disc].
To access the setup menus, select• [Settings].
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Navigate the 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.
Select 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.•
Video Setup
Advanced Setup
Audio Setup
Preference Setup
EasyLink Setup
Menu Language
Parental Control
Screen Saver
Display Panel
Auto Standby
VCD PBC
Change Password

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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.
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.•