VDigi BDP-V500 User manual

Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure proper use of this
product and keep this manual for future reference.
BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER
User Manual
BDP-V500
BDP - V500

Important Safety Instructions
Caution
Features
Getting Started
Front Panel and Rear Panel Illustration
Remote Control
Introduction
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TV set Connections
Digital Audio Connections
Connections
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Advanced Features
Others
Troubleshooting
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Specifications
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Content
Function Operation
System setup
File Disc(MPEG4/WMA/MP3/JPEG) Playback
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Important Safety Instructions Introduction
1) Read theseinstructions.
2) Keep theseinstructions.
3) Heed allwarnings.
4) Follow allinstructions.
5) Do notuse this apparatusnear water.
6) Clean onlywith dry cloth.
7) Do notblock any ventilationopenings, install inaccordance with the instructions.
8) Do notinstall near anyheat sources suchas radiations, heatregisters, stoves, orother
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do notdefeat the safetypurpose of thepolarized plug. Ifthe provided plugdoes not fit
into your outlet,consult an electricianfor replacement ofthe obsolete outlet.
10) Protected thepower cord frombeing walked onor pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, andthe point where they exit fromthe apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessoriesspecified by the manufacturer.
12) Unplug thisapparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13) Refer allservicing to qualifiedservice personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has beendamaged in anyway, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has beenspilled or objectshave fallen intothe apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rainor moisture, doesnot operate normally, or hasbeen dropped.
14) Mains plugis used asthe disconnect device,the disconnect deviceshall remain
readily operable.
15) The ventilation should notbe impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers,table-cloth, curtains, etc.
16) No nakedflame sources, suchas lighted candles,should be placed on the apparatus.
17) Attentionshould be drawnto the environmentalaspects of batterydisposal.
18) The use of apparatusin moderate climate.
19)Portable Cart Warning
A productand cart combinationshould be movedwith care. Quickstop,
excessive force, anduneven surface maycause the productand cart
combination to overturn.
WARNING: To reduce therisk of fireor electric shock,do not exposethis apparatus torain
or moisture.
WARNING: Thebatteries shall notbe exposed toexcessive heat suchas sunshine, fireor
the like.
The symbol indicatesthat dangerous voltagesconstituting a risk of electric shock
are present withinthis unit.
The symbol indicatesthat there areimportant operating andmaintenance
instructions in theliterature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicatesthat this productincorporates double insulation between
hazardous main voltageand user accessible parts. When servicing use only
identical replacement parts.

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Please use theoriginal box andpacking materials forsafe transportation ofthis
product.
It is normalfor the coverand rear panelto become warmafter the playerhas been
in operation foran extended periodof time.
Do not movethis product duringplayback. Doing somay cause damageto the
pickup and thedisc.
Press OPEN/CLOSE onthe front panelor remote toopen or closethe disc tray.
Do not pushor touch thetray while itis opening orclosing.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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, and(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Manufactured under licenseunder U.S. Patent# s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674;5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 & otherU.S. and worldwide patents issued &pending. DTS is a registered trademark
and the DTSlogos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HDAdvanced Digital Out are trademarks ofDTS,
Inc. 1996-2008 DTS,Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Manufactured under licensefrom Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and thedouble-D symbol are trade
marks of DolbyLaboratories.
Features
Caution
Introduction
Introduction
Disc formats supported by this player:
BD-ROM
Dolby Digital
DVD video DTS-HD
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Multi-angle
R RESTRICTED
Parental Lock
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Subtitle choices
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Audio choices

Features
Introduction
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Player Features
Supports a Variety of Video Disc Types
Supports Blu-ray (BD-ROM), DVD Video and DVD RW/ R (V mode and
finalized only) discs.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI reduces picturenoise by allowing a pure digital video/audio signal path
from the playerto your TV.
Blu-ray Disc Features
Blu-ray Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a single
sided disc -about 5 to 10 times the capacity of aDVD. Blu-ray Discsalso
support the highestquality HD video available in the industry - Largecapacity
means no compromise on video quality. Furthermore, a Blu-ray Disc has the
same familiar size and look as a DVD.
* The following Blu-ray Disc features are discdependant and willvary.
Appearance andnavigation of features will also vary from disc todisc.
Not all discs will have the features described below.
Video highlights
The BD-ROM format supports three highly advanced video codecs, including
AVC, VC-1, and MPEG-2.
HD video resolutions are also available:
1920 x 1080 High Definition
1280 x 720 High Definition
For High-Definition Playback
To view high-definition contents on a Blu-ray Disc, an HDTV (High Definition
Television) is required.
Some Blu-ray Discs may require using the player's HDMI OUT to view high-
definition content. The ability to view high-definition contenton Blu-ray Discs
may be limiteddepending on the resolution of your TV
Note:
Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may
not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either No
disc. or Please check the regional code of the disc. will be displayed.
If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD video format, it
will not be playable.

Getting Started
Region code
Both the Blu-ray Disc Player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in
order to play the disc. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this Blu-ray Disc Player is described on the rear panel of the Blu-ray Disc Player.
Disc Type Blu-ray DVD-VIDEO
Region code
Blu-ray Disc Region Code Area
A North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia.
B Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
CIndia, China, Russia, Central and South Asia.
DVD Region Code Area
1 The U.S., U.S. territories and Canada
2 Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Egypt, South Africa, Greenland
3 Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong
4 Mexico, South America, Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacifc Islands, Caribbean
5 Russia, Eastern Europe, India, most of Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
6 China
Blu-ray Disc Compatibility
Blu-ray Disc is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc compatibility issues are possible. Not all
discs are compatible and not every disc will play back.
Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when specifc operations, such as angle
Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches or
When a BD-Java title is played, loading may take longer than a normal title, or some functions
ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the discs ischange and aspect
refer to this if necessary.
written in detail on the disc box. Please
smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the discdeposits of cigarette
for playback.
may perform slowly.
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Discs which cannot be played on this player.
HD DVD
DVD-ROM
DVD-RAM CDV
CD-ROM
CVD CD-I
Super Audio CD(except CD layer) CDGs play audio only, not graphics.
Discs which can be played on this player (For the following discs, the ability to play back may
recording conditions.)
BD-ROM DVD+RW DVD+R
DVD-R DVD-RW (V mode) CD-RW/CD-R
The unit may not play certain CD-RW/CD-R and DVD-R due to the disc type or recording conditions.
Blu-ray is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc compatibility issues with new and existing
are possible. Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will playback.
If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact V Digi customer service cent er.
depend on
format discs
Disc Types
BD-ROM
Blu-ray Disc Read Only Memory. A BD-ROM disc contains pre-recorded data. Although a BD-ROM
may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in High Defnition format, for
playback on Blu-ray Disc Player's. This unit can play back pre-recorded commercial BD-ROM discs.
BD-RE/BD-R
Blu-ray Disc Rewritable/Blu-ray Disc Recordable. BD-RE/BD-R is the ideal format for making backups,
or recording personal video.
DVD-Video
A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-minutes of images, 8 audio languages and 32
subtitle languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture compression and Dolby Digital surround,
allowing you to enjoy vivid and clear theatre quality images.
When switching from the first layer to the second layer of a dual-layered DVD Video disc, there
may be momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction of the unit.
Once a DVD-RW/-R recorded in Video Mode is fnalized, it becomes DVD-Video. Pre-recorded
(pre-stamped) commercial DVDs with movies are also referred to as DVD-Videos. This unit can
play back pre-recorded commercial DVD discs (DVD-Video discs) with movies.
Audio CD
An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded.
This unit can play back CD-DA format audio CD-RW and CD-R discs.
The unit may not be able to play some CD-RW or CD-R discs due to the condition of the recording.
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Getting Started Introduction

CD-RW/CD-R
Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-RW/CD-R disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or
above disc, as the disc may not play back.
If the CD-RW/CD-R disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience delays when
playing back the beginning of the disc or all recorded fles may not play.
Some CD-RW/CD-R discs may not be playable with this unit, depending on the device which was
used to burn them. For contents recorded on CD-RW/CD-R media from CDs for your personal
use,playability may vary depending on contents and discs.
DVD-R Disc Playback
Once a DVD-R recorded in Video Mode is fnalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and fnalized with a DVD video recorder. It may not be
able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.
DVD-RW Disc Playback
Playback can be performed with DVD-RW discs recorded in the Video Mode and fnalized.
Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is fnalized, it becomes DVD-Video. Ability to play back
may depend on recording conditions.
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Getting Started Introduction

Disc Handling
Disc Shape
Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special
shape) is used, this Blu-ray Disc Player may be damaged.
Holding discs
Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed.
Blu-ray Discs
If the player is not used for a long period of time, remove the Blu-ray Disc from the player and
store it in its case.
Be careful not to leave fngerprints or scratches on the surface of the Blu-ray Disc.
DVD-RW and DVD-R
Clean with an optional PD disc cleaner .
Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RW/-R discs.
DVD-Video, Audio-CD
Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth.
Cautions on handling discs
Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil.
Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile
chemicals, such as benzene or thinner.
Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs fixed with exposed
tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.)
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
Do not load warped or cracked discs.
Disc Storage
Be careful not to damage the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the
environment.
Do not keep under direct sunlight.
Keep in a cool ventilated area.
Store vertically.
Keep in a clean protection jacket.
If you move your Blu-ray Disc Player suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may
generate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. If this occurs, wait for two
hours before connecting the plug to the power outlet. Then insert the disc and try to play back again.
DISC STORAGE & MANAGEMENT
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Getting Started Introduction

HDMI OUT(1080P)HDMI OUT(1080P) SERVICESERVICE
DIGITALAUDIO O UTDIGITALAUDIO O UT
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Front Panel and Rear Panel Illustration
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2 CHAudio output(L,R) COMPOSITE VIDEO output
Component Video output(Y,Pb, Pr) Digital AudioCOAXIAL output
Digital AudioOPTICAL output 6
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HDMI output
SERVICE(reserved for factoryuse)
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Rear panel(2CH Audio output)
Front panel
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POWER
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CABIN DOOR
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SENSOR PREV BUTTON
NEXT BUTTONOPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
BD LIGHT