Is it possible to use this just for disc playback, without a computer connection? And, does it really turn off every 30 minutes as a default?
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Playback-only is probably the most common use. Some discs now have other features that would require internet connection, but that's probably not why you bought/rented the disc to begin with. As far as the auto-off, I have never heard of it. It's not clear from your question: are you referring to some kind of timer that works if you leave a disc on pause for too long? Because a 30-minute auto-off feature would not make sense if you're watching a 90-minute movie.
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We use our BDP-S185 only to watch movies. The unit is not connected in any way to our computer or to the internet and it works just fine. I haven't experienced the 30 minute shut off issue. I guess that is only if the unit is inactive, that is, not playing a movie. Hope this helps.
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It plays just fine as a disk player without an internet connection and doesn't turn off (could that be a setting...?). I have been very pleased with this blu-ray player!
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This is intended to hook up to a tv or a/v receiver, which is where you will see the functional menus. If by computer connection you mean "internet", yes, internet is not needed for this to work just fine.No, it doesn't turn off after 30 minutes while playing; not sure if it goes into a "hibernation" state if its on but not being used.
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My BDP-S185 is only sporadically connected to the internet (if that's what you mean by "a computer connection"); it's great for disc playback and for playing files off an external HD; and no, it does *NOT* turn off every 30 minutes under normal circumstances--if you have a video *paused* (or if it's playing nothing and just sitting idle) for a few minutes, it goes into a screensaver mode; and then AND ONLY THEN (with a video paused or sitting idle), after 30 minutes of no button presses, it will turn itself off; it never turns itself off if it's playing a video. Hope that clears things up. My BDP-S185 is only sporadically connected to the internet (if that's what you mean by "a computer connection"); it's great for disc playback and for playing files off an external HD; and no, it does *NOT* turn off every 30 minutes under normal circumstances--if you have a video *paused* (or if it's playing nothing and just sitting idle) for a few minutes, it goes into a screensaver mode; and then AND ONLY THEN (with a video paused or sitting idle), after 30 minutes of no button presses, it will turn itself off; it never turns itself off if it's playing a video. Hope that clears... » Read More My BDP-S185 is only sporadically connected to the internet (if that's what you mean by "a computer connection"); it's great for disc playback and for playing files off an external HD; and no, it does *NOT* turn off every 30 minutes under normal circumstances--if you have a video *paused* (or if it's playing nothing and just sitting idle) for a few minutes, it goes into a screensaver mode; and then AND ONLY THEN (with a video paused or sitting idle), after 30 minutes of no button presses, it will turn itself off; it never turns itself off if it's playing a video. Hope that clears things up. « Show Less
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Disk playback works just fine without an Internet connection. I use mine that way most of the time, but the streaming video features that this player also offers, such as Netflix, will require an Internet connection. The disk player detects, through its HDMI connection, if the TV set has been turned off and it will turn itself off. It will also eventually turn itself off if it is not being used, but mine has never turned itself off while I was watching a DVD movie.
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My player runs both bluray and dvd. It has never turned off by itself. Not sure what you mean about playback.
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It's a stand-alone player. Computer connection is not needed. You can play discs or files. It does not turn off every 30 min. when in use.
2256144
Yes you can! Could be necessary sometimes to close the cd/dvd session, in order to have maximum compatibility.
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There's no need to do so. You can turn off the stereo on stop you computer's music player. I also will unpaired the Bluetooth when I want to play through the computer speakers.Are you thinking of another form of "turning off?"
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Sorry but I will need more information. What do you mean by "stop after 15 min" ? Was it no power at all or would not play a DVD? I have been using my Sony for years and occasionally have to unplug it and replug it in to clear internal glitches, but other than that I have had no trouble at all.
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Hi there K.........how did this unit turn out for you? I've had mine for a couple of years so far, and it plays DVD's great. I gave up on learning how to copy a tape to a disk, but that is the one feature I needed to rid myself of boxes of old VCR tapes. (See my posts dated 2/21/10.) James says I need a tuner, however the inst. book does not mention that. Thanks for the help, Jeanette
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Not sure if you can play the USB audio, I tried and couldn't "find" the file to play it after I plugged it in. You may be able to play the disc, I've never tried that option, but you won't have the words on the screen. I also use mine as my DVD player for movies, etc when not using for karaoke
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There is an auto off switch which places the unit in standby if it has not received a signal for a specific period (I think it is 30 mins). But there is not an auto on function. I disabled the auto off function because my unit is connected only to a pc and if I booted with the TEAC off and started my preferred Media player the driver did not function correctly. So my unit is always on
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I have not noticed it. But I use it only for playing DVD with sales info in the Salon. There is a lot of background noise there so I may not be as tuned in to it. Sorry. Ill hope someone else has a better answer for you.
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Hi Dan,I didn't know the thing even had a manual eject, I didn't see anything about it in the documentation (yeah I'm a girl, so I actually READ it!! :)I haven't had this happen again, either and have been otherwise vey happy with the player. The kids get impatient waiting for the discs to load, but I think the wait time is comparable to other BD and HD players.
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Never had this problem but it sounds as if the Autoplay function for the CD is turned off. Go to the Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and check the settings for Autoplay. Hope this helps.
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From another forum..."i was playing a CD, paused it, went out, and then went on vacation for two weeks, forgetting to shut off the CD player. came back, hit play, and it carried on belting out the tunes. still works to this day."
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Hi! I have checked on mine, and the disc stops spinning once the device goes off... I have notices the remote isn't very responsive, I mean, I have to hold power button for a couple of seconds in order to make it turn off
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The unit has select buttons so you can only use one function at a time. Not really sure why you'd want to watch a movie and listen to turntable at the same time though. If your syncing a record like "Dark side of the moon" to "The wizard of Oz" you would turn the tv down.
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Skipping back and forth doesn't work well over DLNA. My Blu-ray player supports that, but it takes longer to figure out the skip location and advance the video stream than the time of the skip. I'm happier with my WD without DLNA. I do wish it could skip 30 seconds, and I'm going to explore if that is possible with wdlxtv firmware.
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I have had the same question after buying it. I can barely hear the playback. Which is why I don't use it anymore.
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It will ask you if you want to resume where you left off when you restart the player - at least it did for the Twilight movie we were watching. But note, I did not remove the disc from the player. If it does not, it is due to how the DVD/Blu-Ray was formatted from the factory, not an issue with the player itself.
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Yep! I would suggest choosing the program to play it through instead of letting it autoplay, but it has a disk drive.