Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM BD-MP1 BLU-
RAY DISC PLAYER.
Before using this unit, read this Owner's Manual carefully so that
you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it for
many years. After you have finished reading this manual, please
keep it in a safe place for future reference.
You can also download this Owner's Manual from the TEAC
Global Site (https://teac-global.com/).
Included items
This product includes the following items.
Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging the
items. Keep the box and packing materials for transportation in
the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any
of these items are missing or have been damaged during
transportation.
p Main unit ...............................................................................................× 1
p Power cord set .....................................................................................× 1
p Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-BDMP1) .......................× 1
p AAA batteries .......................................................................................× 2
p Rackmount screw kit .........................................................................× 1
Items included in kit
i Rackmount ears (left and right) ............................................× 2
i Screws for ear attachment .....................................................× 6
i Screws for attachment to rack ..............................................× 4
i Washers (for rack) ......................................................................× 4
p Owner's Manual (this document) including warranty ..........× 1
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
p SD/SDHC memory cards are called "SD cards".
p "USB flash drives" are sometimes called "USB drives".
p The CD-DA format is sometimes called the "audio CD" format.
In addition, CDs with tracks recorded in the audio CD format
are sometimes called "audio CDs".
p CDs with MP3 or WMA files are called "data CDs".
p The input source that is currently selected is called the
"current source".
p The folder that is currently selected is called the "current
folder".
p As necessary, additional information is provided under TIP,
NOTE and CAUTION headings.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.
ATTENTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to
equipment or lost data, for example.
V CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.
8
TASCAM BD-MP1
Features
p A wide range of formats is supported for discs and for video,
image and audio files.
Supported disc formats
o Blu-ray: BD25, BD50, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE
o DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
o CD: CD-DA, CD-R
Supported file formats
o Video: ASF, MPG, AVI, 3GP, DAT, MKV, MOV, M2TS, OGM, TP,
TS, MP4, WMV
o Image: JPEG, GIF, PNG
o Audio: WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, APE
p Along with numerous types of Blu-ray discs, DVDs and CDs,
SD cards and USB flash drives are also supported.
p Power on play and repeat modes
The power on play function enables automatic playback of
content when the unit is turned on. Moreover, by setting a
repeat mode, the same video can be automatically played
repeatedly after the power is turned on.
p Seamless repetition of individual chapters, titles and A-B
repeat intervals is possible.
p Extensive lock functions to prevent accidents caused by
misoperation
The panel lock, IR lock and tray lock functions prevent
misoperation by users and changes after setup in commercial
facilities.
p HIDE MENU function
Using the HIDE MENU function, the HOME screen can be set
to be shown or hidden (blacked out).
This is useful for smooth content playback in public venues.
p Dual USB flash drive ports
Ports for USB flash drives are available on both the front and
back of the unit.
This enables flexible support for USB flash drives that are
used constantly as well as temporarily.
p The HDMI output connector on the back of the unit is a
standard inclusion. This enables output to monitors and TVs
that support HDMI.
p Balanced and unbalanced output jacks
For audio output, in addition to unbalanced RCA outputs,
balanced XLR output jacks with high reliability are included.
Enables working flexibly with a variety of professional
equipment.
p Coaxial digital audio output
The coaxial digital audio output on the back of the unit
supports Dolby Audio, DTS-HD and other professional grade
digital audio output formats. Moreover, two-channel linear
PCM playback is also possible.
p 7.1 analog output (8 RCA jacks)
Front left and right, center, side left and right, surround back
left and right and subwoofer output jacks are included for
7.1 surround systems. These enable realization of rich three-
dimensional audio experiences.
p Support for external control using Ethernet/RS-232C
This unit has Ethernet and RS-232C ports for external control.
These enable seamless integration in audiovisual installations
that require seamless remote control with high reliability.
p Even without a remote control, buttons on the front of the
unit enable playback, stopping, pausing, and searching
forward and backward, as well as easy operations to make
menu settings, for example, using the shift mode.
In addition, the panel lock function can prevent misuse of the
operation buttons.