BDP-150 BDP-150-K BDP-150-S

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BDP-150

BDP-150-K

BDP-150-S

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Download an electronic version of this manual from our website.

Operating Instructions

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product classified under the Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation

(at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal.

The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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CAUTION

The

 STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the

AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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For Taiwan exclusively

Taiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

Symbol for equipment

Symbol examples for batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Cautions on 3D Viewing

•

If you should experience any fatigue or discomfort while viewing 3D images, stop viewing them.

•

Children, particularly those under 6, may be more prone to sensitivity, so guardians should watch for any signs of fatigue or discomfort.

•

When viewing 3D images, rest periodically.

Extended viewing of 3D images without rest periods could cause fatigue or discomfort.

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Chapter 1

Before you start

What’s in the box

• Remote control x 1

• Video/audio cable (yellow/white/red plugs) x 1

• AAA/R03 dry cell batteries x 2

• Warranty card (European and Russian models only)

• Power cord

• Operating instructions (this document)

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the rear cover.

2 Insert the batteries (AAA/R03 x 2).

Insert as indicated by the / marks into the battery compartment.

3 Close the rear cover.

Close securely (a click should be heard).

The batteries included with the player have been provided to allow you to check product operation and may not last long. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

WARNING

• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

Caution

• Do not use any batteries other than the ones specified. Also, do not use a new battery together with an old one.

• When loading the batteries into the remote control, set them in the proper direction, as indicated by the polarity marks (

 and ).

• Do not heat batteries, disassemble them, or throw them into flames or water.

• Batteries may have different voltages, even if they look similar. Do not use different kinds of batteries together.

• To prevent leakage of battery fluid, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control for a long period of time (1 month or more). If the fluid should leak, wipe it carefully off the inside of the case, then insert new batteries. If a battery should leak and the fluid should get on your skin, flush it off with large quantities of water.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

Software Update

Product information on this player is provided on the

Pioneer website. Check this website for update and service information on your Blu-ray disc player.

IN Europe:

http://www.pioneer.eu/

IN U.K.:

http://www.pioneer.eu/ http://www.pioneer.co.uk/

IN Russia:

http://www.pioneer.eu/ http://www.pioneer-rus.ru/

IN Hong Kong:

http://www.pioneerhongkong.com.hk/

IN Singapore:

http://www.pioneer.com.sg/firmwaredownload

IN Australia:

http://www.pioneer.com.au/

About operation of this player from a mobile device (iPod, iPhone, iPad etc.)

The player can be controlled from a mobile device by installing the special application onto the mobile device.

For details, see the product information on the Pioneer website.

This special application may be changed or discontinued without notice.

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Types of discs/files that can be played

Playable discs

Discs with the logo marks below indicated on the disc label, package or jacket can be played.

Caution

• Only the discs that have been finalized can be played.

Disc type

BD-ROM

BD-R

BD-RE

Logo

BDMV



BDAV



Application format

DVD-Video



DVD VR



CD-DA

DTS-CD



DATA-

DISC



DVD-ROM

     

DVD

DVD-R

2,3,4

DVD-RW

3,7

DVD+R

2,3

DVD+RW



 5





 6





CD-DA

(Audio CD)

     

CD-R

CD-RW

CD-ROM





1. Discs on which video, image or audio files are recorded. This player does not support multisession discs or multiborder recording.

2. Including dual-layered discs.

3. Finalize them before playing them on this player.

4. DVD-R for Authoring discs (3.95 and 4.7 GB) cannot be played.

5. Including the AVCHD format.

6. Including the AVCREC format.

7. Version 1.0 DVD-RW discs cannot be played.

8. Including Video CDs.



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• “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

Corporation.

 Discs that cannot be played

• HD DVDs

• DVD-RAM discs

It is possible that some discs other than the ones listed above may not be playable either.

Note

• Some discs cannot be played, even if one of the logo marks on the previous page is indicated.

• To play 8 cm discs, set the disc in the 8 cm disc depression in the center of the disc tray. No adapter is necessary. 8 cm BD-ROMs cannot be played.

 About playback of unauthorized

copies

Cinavia Notice

This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted.

More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Center at http:/

/www.cinavia.com. To request additional information about Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O.

Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.

™

is a

Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S. Patent

 About audio formats

The following audio formats are supported on this player:

• Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby Digital Plus

• Dolby Digital

• DTS-HD Master Audio

• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

• DTS Digital Surround

• MPEG audio (AAC)

• Linear PCM

To enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby

Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio, it is recommended to connect the player to an AV receiver or amplifier compatible with these audio formats using an HDMI cable. After loading a BD containing sound in one of these audio formats, select the audio format on the menu screen.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

”Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos:

5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195;

7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS-

HD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

 Playing BDs

• BDs (BDMV) compatible with the formats below can be played.

– Blu-ray Disc Read-Only (ROM) Format Version 2

– Blu-ray Disc Recordable (R) Format Version 2

– Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format Version 3

This player supports BD-ROM Profile 5.

“Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are trademarks of

Blu-ray Disc Association.

BONUSVIEW functions such as playback of secondary video (Picture-in-Picture) and secondary audio can be used. The data used with the

BONUSVIEW functions (the secondary video

(Picture-in-Picture) and secondary audio data) may be stored in the storage. For details on secondary video and secondary audio playback, refer to the disc’s instructions.

“BONUSVIEW” is trademark of Blu-ray Disc

Association.

BD-LIVE functions such as downloading movie trailers or additional audio and subtitle languages and playing on-line games can be enjoyed over the

Internet. The data downloaded with the BD-LIVE function (trailers, etc.) is stored in the storage. Refer to the disc’s instructions for details about BD-LIVE functions.

“BD-LIVE” logo is trademark of Blu-ray Disc

Association.

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With BD-ROMs, it is possible to use BD-J (Java) applications to create highly interactive titles, for example including games.

Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

• BDs (BDAV) compatible with the formats below can be played.

– Blu-ray Disc Recordable (R) Format Version 1

– Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format Version 2

 Playing DVDs

This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format (Video Recording format).

However, for discs recorded with a record-only-once encrypted program, playback can only be achieved using a

CPRM compatible device.

The AVCHD is a high definition (HD) digital video camera recorder format recording high-definition onto certain media by using highly efficient codec technologies.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of

Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

 About region numbers

Blu-ray Disc Player and BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs are assigned region numbers according to the region in which they are sold.

This player’s region numbers are:

• BD-ROM:

– Europe, Australia and New Zealand models: B

– Russia models: C

– Others: A

• DVD-Video:

– Europe models: 2

– Australia and New Zealand models: 4

– Russia models: 5

– Others: 3

Discs not including these numbers cannot be played.

Discs playable on this player are as shown below.

• BDs:

– Europe, Australia and New Zealand models: B

(including B) and ALL

– Russia models: C (including C) and ALL

– Others: A (including A) and ALL

• DVDs:

– Europe models: 2 (including 2) and ALL

– Australia and New Zealand models: 4 (including 4) and ALL

– Russia models: 5 (including 5) and ALL

– Others: 3 (including 3) and ALL

 Playing CDs

Regarding copy protected CDs: This player is designed to conform to the specifications of the Audio CD format.

This player does not support the playback or function of discs that do not conform to these specifications.

 DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a two-sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content — video, audio, etc. — while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material.

The DVD side of a DualDisc can be played on this player.

The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compatible with this player.

It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that being played will be scratched.

Scratched discs may not be playable.

For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

 Playing discs created on computers

or BD/DVD recorders

• It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a computer due to the application settings or computer’s environment settings. Record discs in a format playable on this player. For details, contact the dealer.

• It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a computer or a BD/DVD recorder, if burn quality is not good due to characteristics of the disc, scratches, dirt on the disc, dirt on the recorder’s lens, etc.

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 About video, audio, and image files

and folders

Audio and image files can be played on this player when the folders on the disc or USB device are created as described below.

Example of folder structure:

Root

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

01 Folder

Folder

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

XX Folder

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

* The number of folders and files within a single folder

(including the root directory) is limited to a maximum of

256. Also, keep the number of folder layers to a maximum of 5.

Note

• The file and folder names displayed on this player may differ from those displayed on a computer.

Playable files

Video, image and audio files recorded on BDs, DVDs, CDs or USB devices can be played.

Caution

• In DVD, only the one recorded by the ISO 9660 file system can be played.

• Some files may not be playable.

• For some files, it may not be possible to use certain functions during playback.

• It may not be possible to play some files, even if they have the extension of a file playable on this player.

• Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played (not including DivX VOD files).

 Supported video file formats

• Real RMVB (Only for ASEAN and Taiwan models)

• DivX Plus HD

DivX Certified

to play DivX

and DivX Plus

(H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including premium content.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX

is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation.

This is an official DivX Certified

device that plays

DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX

Certified

device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

DivX

, DivX Certified

, DivX Plus

HD and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

Note

• This DivX

Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.

First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process.

Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX

DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices.

If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message Authorization Error will be displayed and your content will not be played. Learn more at www.divx.com/vod.

– This player’s DivX VOD registration code can be checked at HOME MENU

 Initial Setup 

Playback

 DivX(R) VOD DRM  Registration

Code (page 36).

– The number of views is restricted for some DivX

VOD files. When such files are played on this player, the remaining number of views is displayed.

Files for which the remaining number of views has reached 0 cannot be played (

This DivX rental has

expired is displayed). Files for which the number of views is not restricted can be played as many times as you like (the remaining number of views is not displayed).

Real RMVB logo is a trademark or a registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc.

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 Table of Playable Files

Playable media

Playable files

(Extensions)

MP3

(.mp3)

BD-R/RE/-R DL/

RE DL/-R LTH,

DVD-R/RW/-R DL/

+R/+RW/+R DL,

CD-R/RW



USB devices



WMA

(.wma)

LPCM

(.wav)

FLAC

(.flac)

JPEG

(.jpg/.jpeg)

DivX

(.avi/.divx/.mkv)



Network



MP4

(.mp4)

WMV

(.wmv)

AVI

(.avi)



RMVB

(.rm/.rmvb)

 

This unit supports FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file systems.

A requirement for playing files as a DMP. For details, see page 27.

Only for ASEAN and Taiwan models.





File specifications

Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz

Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps

Audio type: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3

Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz

Bit rate: Up to 192 kbps

Audio type: WMA version 9

Sampling frequencies: Up to 192 kHz

Quantization bitrate: 16 bit

Channel: 2ch

Sampling frequencies: Up to 192 kHz

Quantization bitrate: 16 bit, 24 bit

Channel: 2ch

Maximum resolution: 4 000 x 3 000 pixels

Supported versions: Through DivX

PLUS HD

Maximum resolution:

Up to 1 920 x 1 080 (DivX

PLUS HD)

Up to 1 280 x 720 (MKV)

Maximum resolution: Up to 1 920 x 1 080

Video: MPEG4, MPEG-4 AVC (level 4.1)

Audio: AAC, MP3

Maximum resolution: Up to 1 280 x 720

Video: WMV9, WMV9AP (VC-1)

Audio: WMA

Maximum resolution: Up to 1 920 x 1 080

Video: MPEG4

Audio: MP3, AAC, AC-3

Maximum resolution: Up to 1 280 x 720

Video: RealVideo

Audio: RealAudio

, AAC

Note

• Depending on the file structure and server capacity, it may not be possible to play certain files, even for files indicated on the table of playable files above.

• Copyright-protected files and contents recorded from digital broadcasts (satellite, cable or digital terrestrial) cannot be played via LAN.

• Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played.

• AVCHD contents cannot be played via LAN.

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Part Names and

Functions

TOP MENU – Press to display the top menu of the BD-

ROM or DVD-Video.

Remote Control

 STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and off.

AUDIO – (page 23)

SUBTITLE – (page 22)

MEDIA GALLERY – (page 27)

REPEAT – (page 21)

HDMI – Use to switch the resolution of the video signals output from the HDMI OUT terminal

(page 35).

// – (page 21)

 – (page 20)

/ – (page 21)

 – (page 20)

 – (page 20)

 – (page 20)

HOME MENU – (page 33)

10 Color buttons – Use these to navigate BD-ROM menus.

PROGRAM – (page 21)

BOOK MARK – (page 22)

ZOOM – (page 22)

INDEX – (page 22)

11 Number buttons – Use these to select and play the title/chapter/track you want to view or listen to and to select items from menus.

12 CLEAR – Press to clear the numeric number, etc.

13 U.K. models: FUNCTION – (page 25)

Others:

KEYLOCK – (below)

RETURN – Press to return to the previous screen.

/// – Use to select items, change settings and move the cursor.

ENTER – Press to execute the selected item or enter a setting that has been changed, etc.

16 POP UP MENU/MENU – Press to display the

BD-ROM or DVD-Video menus.

17 EXIT – (page 31)

18 U.K. models: NETFLIX – (page 31)

Others:

FUNCTION – (page 25)

19 DISPLAY – (page 23)

20 A-B – (page 21)

21 FL DIMMER – Each time this is pressed, the brightness of the front panel display switches (in 4 levels).

22 CD/SACD – For hybrid discs, press to switch between the CD and SACD layers (page 23).

23 ANGLE – (page 22)

24 CONTINUED – Use to continue playback from a specified position (page 26).

 OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc tray.

 Keylock function (Except U.K.

models)

You can set the keylock to prevent accidental operations.

This function allows TVs compatible with control function with HDMI to also perform a Key Lock on the player.

Press and hold KEYLOCK for more than 2 seconds.

• Each time you perform this operation, the function is activated or deactivated.

• If you try to operate the player while the keylock function is set,

LOCK lights on the front panel display.

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Note

• To operate an AV receiver equipped with a remote control mode setting using the RECEIVER CONTROL buttons, set the AV receiver’s remote control mode to

“1”. For details, see the AV receiver’s operating instructions.

Front Panel

1 2

 STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and off.

2 Disc tray

3 Front panel display

Reset button – If the power cannot be turned off (set to standby), use a thin rod to press this button. The unit restarts, at which point it is again operable.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Remote control sensor – Point the remote control to this, then operate it within approximately 7 m.

The player may have trouble capturing remote control signals if there is a fluorescent light nearby. If this happens, move the player away from the fluorescent light.

 OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc tray.

 – Press to stop playback.

USB port – (page 16)

 – Press to start playback.

Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) terminal – (page 16)

VIDEO OUT terminal – (page 16)

AUDIO OUT terminals – (page 16)

HDMI OUT terminal – (page 13)

LAN (10/100) terminal – (page 17)

USB port – (page 16)

AC IN – (page 18)

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Chapter 2

Connecting up

Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections.

After connecting, make the settings at the

Setup

Navigator or Initial Setup menu according to the type of cable connected (page 19).

Also refer to the operating instructions for the device being connected.

Connecting using an

HDMI cable

The audio and video signals can be transferred to HDMIcompatible devices as digital signals with no loss of sound or video quality.

Note

• Make the settings at the Setup Navigator menu according to the connected HDMI-compatible device

(page 19).

• 1080p video signals may not be output, depending on the HDMI cable being used.

About HDMI

This player incorporates the High-Definition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI

) technology.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia

Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

The player supports Deep Color.

The conventional players can transmit a video signal with

8 bit color depth in the YCbCr 4:4:4 or RGB format; the players supporting Deep Color can transmit a video signal with a color bit depth of greater than 8 bits per color component. Subtle color gradations can be reproduced when this player is connected to a TV that supports Deep Color.

This product is compatible with “x.v.Color” that have the capability to realize a wide-gamut color space based on the xvYCC specifications.

Playing video signals conforming to “xvYCC” standards on this player when this player is connected to an

“x.v.Color”-compatible TV, etc., expands color reproduction capabilities, allowing natural colors to be reproduced more faithfully than ever.

“x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to the products that have the capability to realize a wide-gamut color space based on the international standard specifications defined as xvYCC.

“x.v.Color” and

Corporation.

are trademarks of Sony

 Playable audio signals through the

HDMI OUT terminal

• Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby Digital Plus

• Dolby Digital

• DTS-HD Master Audio

• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

• DTS Digital Surround

• MPEG-2 AAC (Only for ASEAN and Taiwan models)

• Linear PCM

Linear PCM audio signals meeting the following conditions can be output:

– Sampling frequency: 32 kHz to 192 kHz

– Number of channels: Up to 8 (up to 6 for a 192 kHz sampling frequency)

• DSD audio

 When connected to a DVI device

• It is not possible to connect DVI devices

(computer displays, for example) that are not

compatible with HDCP. HDCP is a specification to protect audiovisual content across the DVI/HDMI interface.

• No audio signals are output. Connect using an audio cable, etc.

• This player is designed for connection with HDMIcompatible devices. When connected to a DVI device, it may not operate properly depending on the DVI device.

About Control Function with

HDMI

The functions work when a control function with HDMIcompatible Pioneer Flat Screen TV or AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) is connected to the player using an HDMI cable.

Also refer to the operating instructions for the Flat Screen

TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.).

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 To use the control function with

HDMI

• The control function with HDMI operates when control function with HDMI is set to On for all devices connected with HDMI cables.

• Once the connections and the settings of all the devices are finished, be sure to check that the player’s picture is output to the Flat Screen TV. (Also check after changing the connected devices and reconnecting HDMI cables.) The control function with

HDMI may not operate properly if the player’s picture is not properly output to the Flat Screen TV.

• Use High Speed HDMI

Cables when using the control function with HDMI. The control function with

HDMI may not operate properly if other HDMI cables are used.

• For some models, the control function with HDMI may be referred to as “KURO LINK” or “HDMI

Control”.

• The control function with HDMI does not work with devices of other brands, even if this player is connected with an HDMI cable.

 What the control function with

HDMI can do

• Outputting the optimum picture quality to a Flat

Screen TV compatible with the control function with HDMI.

When the control function with HDMI is enabled, video signals with the optimum picture quality for control function with HDMI are output from the player’s HDMI terminal.

• Operating the player with the Flat Screen TV’s remote control.

Such player operations as starting and stopping playback and displaying the menus can be performed from the Flat Screen TV.

• The player’s playback picture is displayed on the

Flat Screen TV’s screen. (Auto-select function)

The input switches automatically on the Flat Screen

TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) when playback is started on the player or the HOME MENU is displayed. When the input is switched, the playback picture, the HOME MENU appears on the Flat Screen

TV.

• The power of the Flat Screen TV and the player turns on and off automatically. (Simultaneous power function)

When playback on the player is started or the HOME

MENU is displayed, if the Flat Screen TV’s power was off, its power turns on automatically. When the Flat

Screen TV’s power is turned off, the player’s power automatically turns off.

 Sound Retriever Link

About Sound Retriever Link

Sound Retriever Link is a sound quality correction control technology that automatically adjusts the compressed sound quality for the connected AV receiver using HDMI control function.

Sound Retriever Link function allows you to enjoy higher quality audio by setting the connected AV receiver’s

Sound Retriever function automatically.

Sound Retriever Link function on this player works exclusively with the following situations.

• PC Audio Stream that is played by USB devices or via network.

• The Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Sound

Retriever Link function is connected to this player through an HDMI cable and the player’s setting is set as shown below (page 35).

Control: On

• Also refer to the instructions of the AV receiver.

• See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible with Sound Retriever Link function.

Caution

• Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Sound Retriever Link function.

Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or

AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause malfunction.

 Stream Smoother Link

About Stream Smoother Link

Stream Smoother Link is a function that improves picture quality of network video contents using the control function with HDMI. Stream Smoother Link function allows you to enjoy a high quality picture with less noise by setting the connected AV receiver’s Stream Smoother function automatically.

Stream Smoother Link function on this player works exclusively with the following situations.

• Playback of PC contents stored on discs and USB devices.

• The Pioneer AV receiver with Stream Smoother Link function is connected to this player through an HDMI cable and the player’s setting is set as shown below

(page 35). Also refer to the instructions for the AV receiver.

Control: On

See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible with

Stream Smoother Link function.

Caution

• Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Stream Smoother Link function.

Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or

AV converter (such as HDMI switch) can cause malfunction.

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Connecting a TV

See Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier on the right column to connect an AV receiver or amplifier using an

HDMI cable.

Caution

• Hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the cable.

• Placing a load on the plug could result in faulty contact and no video signals being output.

Player’s rear panel

Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier

Connect to an AV receiver or amplifier in order to enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus,

Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio or DTS Digital Surround. For instructions on connecting the TV and speakers to the AV receiver or amplifier, refer to the operating instructions for AV receiver or amplifier.

Caution

• Hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the cable.

• Placing a load on the plug could result in faulty contact and no video signals being output.

Player’s rear panel

To HDMI input terminal

Match the direction of the plug to the terminal and insert straight.

It is also possible to connect to an

AV receiver or amplifier using an

HDMI cable (on the right column).

Direction of signal flow

Match the direction of the plug to the terminal and insert straight.

To HDMI input terminal

AV receiver or amplifier

From HDMI output terminal

To HDMI input terminal

Direction of signal flow

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Connecting video and audio cables

Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier using an coaxial digital audio cable

Player’s rear panel

Note

• Make the settings in the Setup Navigator menu according to the type of cable connected (page 19).

• To output video signals from this player, connect using a video cable (not including when connected using an HDMI cable).

Connecting a TV using a video/audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable (commercially available)

White

Red

Video/audio cable

(included)

To coaxial digital audio input terminal

AV receiver or amplifier

2-channel analog audio can also be connected.

To audio input terminals

Caution

•

Connect the player’s video output directly to your TV.

This player supports the analog copy protection technology. Therefore, the picture may not be displayed properly if this player is connected to a TV via a DVD recorder/video deck or when playing the player’s output material that is recorded by a DVD recorder/video deck. Furthermore, the picture may not be displayed properly due to the copy protection when the player is connected to a TV with a built-in video deck. For details, contact the manufacturer of your TV.

Player’s rear panel

White

Yellow

Red

Direction of signal flow

About USB devices

The USB devices that can be connected to the player are as shown below.

• USB 2.0-compatible USB flash drive (capacity of 1 GB or greater, 2 GB or greater recommended) or HDD

(capacity 2 TB or less)

• File system: FAT16, FAT32 or NTFS

It is also possible to connect to an AV receiver or amplifier.

Connect the audio signals using an coaxial digital audio cable or an audio cable (2 channels) (on the right column).

Note

• To switch the video from the AV receiver or amplifier, also connect the video output terminals.

Connecting components to the USB port

Direction of signal flow

To video/audio input terminals

Note

• Devices formatted with a file system other than the above cannot be used. Such devices may however be usable if they are formatted from the player.

• USB devices may not be recognized if they contain multiple partitions.

• Some USB devices may not operate with this player.

• Operation of USB devices is not guaranteed.

Note

• Video signals are output with a resolution of 480/576I or 480/576P when this player is connected using a video cable.

• Depending on the output video resolution setting, the picture may not be output.

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Connecting the USB device

Caution

• Be sure to turn the player’s power off before connecting or disconnecting USB devices.

• Use empty USB devices (on which nothing is stored).

• When using an external hard disk as the external storage device, be sure to turn on the hard disk’s power before turning on the player’s power.

• If the USB device is write-protected, be sure to disable the write-protection.

• When connecting the USB cable, hold onto the plug, set the plug in the proper direction for the port and insert it horizontally.

• Placing excessive loads on the plug may result in poor contact, making it impossible to write data on the USB device.

• When a USB device is connected and the player’s power is turned on, do not unplug the power cord.

Player’s front panel

Connecting to the network through LAN interface

By connecting this player to the network via the LAN terminal, you can play audio files stored on the components on the network, including your computer, using HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs.

Player’s rear panel

LAN cable

(commercially available)

Modem

Internet

Router

USB flash drive

Hard disk, etc.

USB cable

(commercially available)

Player’s rear panel

Hard disk, etc.

USB cable

(commercially available)

Note

• Devices may not work if connected to the USB port via a memory card reader or USB hub.

• Use a USB cable with a length of 2 meters or less.

LAN cable

(commercially available)

Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router (with or without the built-in DHCP server function) with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher).

Turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually.

For details, see Setting the IP address on page 37 .

 LAN terminal specifications

LAN terminal: Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

Note

• Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment.

• When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an Internet service provider is required.

For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.

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Connecting to a wireless LAN

Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold

WL300 for connection.

• Refer to the operating instructions of AS-WL300 for the setting details.

Player’s rear panel

Modem

Internet

LAN/USB feeder cable

(included with the AS-

WL300)

WAN

Router

DC 5V Ethernet WPS

Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)

Connecting the power cord

Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.

Player’s rear panel

To wall outlet

Power cord (included)

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Chapter 3

Getting Started

Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu

Be sure to perform these settings when using the player in the following situations.

• When you use the player for the first time.

• After Initial Setup format.

• After updating the player’s software.

Caution

• Before turning on the power, check that the connections between the player and other devices are correct. Also, turn on the power of the devices connected to the player before turning on the player’s power.

• When using a Pioneer Flat Screen TV or front projector compatible with the Control function, set

Control to On on the connected device before turning on the player’s power.

3 Start Setup Navigator.

Press ENTER.

• Setup Navigator starts.

4 Select the OSD language.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

When a Pioneer Flat Screen TV that is compatible with

Control function is connected to this player’s HDMI OUT terminal, language settings are imported from the

Pioneer Flat Screen TV’s language settings before

Setup

Navigator begins.

5 Select the appropriate output resolution for the connected TV.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

6 Select the appropriate aspect for the connected

TV.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

7 Close the Setup Navigator menu.

Press ENTER.

• Setup Navigator finishes and the setting is stored.

• Press screen.

RETURN to go back to the previous

Note

• When a Pioneer Flat Screen TV or front projector compatible with the Control function is connected to the player using an HDMI cable, the player is automatically set to the optimum picture quality for the connected device.

1 Turn on the TV’s power and switch the input.

See the TV’s operating instructions for the details of operating the TV.

2 Turn on the player’s power.

Press  STANDBY/ON.

Check that the Setup Navigator menu is displayed.

 If the Setup Navigator menu is not

displayed

 Press

HOME MENU to display the Home

Menu, select Initial Setup

 Setup Navigator 

Start, then press ENTER.

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Chapter 4

Playback

Note

• Some discs start playing automatically when the disc tray is closed.

• DVD-Video discs have parental lock features. Input the password registered in the player’s settings to unlock the parental lock. For details, see page 39.

 If the disc menu is displayed

For some discs, the disc menu is displayed automatically when playback starts. The contents of the disc menu and the way to operate depend on the disc.

 Resuming playback from where it

was stopped (resume playback function)

• When

 is pressed during playback, the point at which the disc stopped is stored in the memory.

When

 is pressed after that, playback resumes from that point.

• To cancel the resume playback function, press

 while playback is stopped.

Playing discs or files

This section describes the player’s main operations.

For the types of discs and files that can be played, see page 6. Video, image and audio files recorded on discs are played with the Home Media Gallery (page 27).

1 Press

 STANDBY/ON to turn on the power.

Turn the TV’s power on and switch its input beforehand.

2 Press

 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and

load the disc.

Note

• The resume playback function is canceled automatically in the following cases:

– When the disc tray is opened.

– When the file list window is switched.

– When the power is turned off. (For BDs and DVDs this does not cancel the resume playback function.)

• When you want to continue playback from a position you specify to be played next time, see Continuing

playback from a specified position (Continued Viewing

Playback) on page 26.

• The resume playback function cannot be used for some discs.

Forward and reverse scanning

Note

• Load the disc with the printed side facing up.

• Several dozen seconds are required to read the disc.

Once reading is completed, the type of disc is displayed on the player’s front panel display.

• When a BD with usage restrictions set by a BD recorder is loaded, the PIN code input screen appears. In this case, input your PIN code.

3 Press

 to play the disc.

• To pause, press

 during playback.

• To stop, press

 during playback.

 During playback, press  or .

• The scanning speed switches each time the button is pressed. The speed steps depend on the disc or file

(the speed is displayed on the TV screen).

 To resume normal playback

 Press .

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Playing specific chapters, tracks or files

 To cancel A-B Repeat play

• Press A-B during the A-B Repeat play.

 During playback, input the number of the

chapter/track/file you want to select.

• Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number, then press ENTER.

• Press CLEAR to clear the values you have input.

Skipping content

 During playback, press  or .

• When

 is pressed, the playback skips ahead to the beginning of the next chapter/track/file.

• When

 is pressed while a video or audio file is playing, the playback skips back to the beginning of the currently playing chapter/track/file. Press twice to skip back to the beginning of the previous chapter/ track/file.

• When

 is pressed while an image file is playing, playback returns to the previous file.

Playing in slow motion

Note

• A-B Repeat play is canceled in the following cases:

– When you search outside of the repeat range.

– When you start other Repeat Play or Random Play.

Playing repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

Use this procedure to play the currently playing disc, title, chapter, track or file repeatedly.

 During playback, press REPEAT.

• Each time you press REPEAT the type of repeat modes changes as shown below.

Current chapter

 Current title

DVD

Current chapter

 Current title  All titles

CD/Video file/Audio file/Image file

Current track/file

 All tracks/All files in folder

 To cancel Repeat Play

• Press REPEAT several times during Repeat Play.

 While playback is paused, press and hold /

or /

.

• The speed switches each time the button is pressed

(the speed is displayed on the TV screen).

 To resume normal playback

 Press .

Step forward and step reverse

Note

• Repeat Play is canceled in the following cases:

– When you search outside the repeat range.

– When you start other Repeat Play or Random Play.

Playing in the desired order

(Programmed Play)

 While playback is paused, press / or /.

• The picture moves a step forward or reverse each time the button is pressed.

 To resume normal playback

 Press .

Playing a specific section within a title or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

Use this procedure to play a specific section within a title or track repeatedly.

1 During playback, press A-B to select the starting point.

• A- is displayed on the TV screen.

2 During playback, press A-B to select the ending point.

• A-B Repeat playback starts.

1 During playback, press PROGRAM.

• The program screen is displayed.

2 Select the program number.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

3 Select the title you want to play.

Use

/ to select, then press .

4 Select the chapter you want to play.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

5 Press

.

• Playback starts.

 Editing the program

1 Select the program number you want to edit, then press ENTER.

2 Select title/chapter, then press ENTER.

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 Deleting the program

 Select the program number you want to delete,

then press CLEAR.

• To delete all the programs, press RETURN.

Note

• When you use audio CDs for Programmed Play, enter the track number in step 3.

• This function does not work with BDs.

Making bookmarks

You can make bookmarks on the video currently playing and play back the scene later.

 During playback, press BOOKMARK.

• The bookmark is made.

• Maximum number of bookmarks are 12.

 Playing the bookmarked scene

1 Press and hold BOOKMARK for a few seconds.

• The list of bookmarks is displayed.

2 Select the bookmark you want to play.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

 Deleting the bookmark

 Select the bookmark you want to delete, then

press CLEAR.

• Bookmarks may not be allowed to make for some discs.

• Bookmarks are canceled in the following cases:

– When the player’s power turned off.

– When the disc tray is opened.

Zoom

Playing photos as slideshows

This function plays the photos, switching them automatically.

 During playback, press INDEX.

• Display the thumbnail of image files. The maximum number is 12 at once.

• If you select one of the image and press ENTER, slideshow will start from the image you selected.

 Rotating/inverting photos

When a slideshow is playing or paused, the display switches as shown below when the

/// buttons are pressed.

 button: Rotates 90° clockwise

 button: Rotates 90° counterclockwise

 button: Flips horizontally

 button: Flips vertically

Switching the camera angles

For BD-ROM and DVD-Video discs on which multiple angles are recorded, the angles can be switched during playback.

 During playback, press ANGLE.

• The current angle and total number of recorded angles are displayed on the TV screen.

To switch the angles, press

ANGLE

again.

• The angles can also be switched by selecting Angle from the FUNCTION menu.

• If the angles are not switched when ANGLE is pressed, switch them from the disc menu screen.

Switching the subtitles

For discs or files on which multiple subtitles are recorded, the subtitles can be switched during playback.

 During playback, press ZOOM.

• Each time you press ZOOM, the zoom level changes as shown below.

[Zoom 2x]

 [Zoom 3x]  [Zoom 4x]  [Zoom 1/2]

 [Zoom 1/3]  [Zoom 1/4]  Normal (not displayed)

Note

• This function does not work with some discs.

Caution

• The subtitles cannot be switched for discs recorded by a DVD or BD recorder. Also refer to the operating instructions for the device used for recording.

 During playback, press SUBTITLE.

• The current subtitle and total number of recorded subtitles are displayed on the TV screen.

To switch the subtitle, press

SUBTITLE

again.

• The subtitles can also be switched by selecting

Subtitle from the FUNCTION menu.

• If the subtitles are not switched when SUBTITLE is pressed, switch them from the disc menu screen.

 Turning the subtitles off

 Press SUBTITLE several times or select Subtitle

from the FUNCTION menu to switch the setting to

Off.

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 About displaying external subtitle

files while playing DivX media files

In addition to the subtitles recorded in DivX media files, this player also supports the display of external subtitle files. If a file has the same name as that of a DivX media file aside from the file extension and the extension is one of the extensions listed below, the file is treated as an external subtitle file. Note that DivX media files and external subtitle files must be located in the same folder.

Only one external subtitle file can be displayed on this player. Use a computer, etc., to delete any external subtitle files you do not want to display from the disc.

Note

• Depending on the file, the external subtitles may not be displayed properly.

Switching the audio

For discs or files on which multiple audio streams/ channels are recorded, audio streams/channels can be switched during playback.

 During playback, press AUDIO.

• The current audio and total number of recorded audio streams are displayed on the TV screen.

To switch the audio, press

AUDIO

again.

• The audio can also be switched by selecting Audio from the FUNCTION menu.

• If the audio is not switched when AUDIO is pressed, switch it from the disc menu screen.

Switching the CD/SACD playback area

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or

BD-LIVE

This player is compatible with BD-Video BONUSVIEW and BD-LIVE.

When using BD-Video discs compatible with

BONUSVIEW, you can enjoy such functions as secondary video (picture in picture) (page 25) and secondary audio

(page 25). With BD-Video discs supporting BD-LIVE, special video images and other data can be downloaded from the Internet.

Data recorded on BD video and downloaded from BD-

LIVE is stored on the USB flash drive (external memory).

To enjoy these functions, connect a USB flash drive

(minimum 1 GB capacity, 2 GB or greater recommended) supporting USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s) to the USB port.

• When you insert or remove a USB flash drive, be sure to turn the player’s power off.

• To recall data stored in the USB flash drive, first insert the disc media that was being used at the time the data was downloaded (if a different disc is loaded, the data stored on the USB flash drive cannot be played).

• If a USB flash drive containing other data (previously recorded) is used, the video and audio may not play back properly.

• Do not disconnect the USB flash drive while playback is in progress.

• Some time may be required for the data to load (read/ write).

Caution

• It may not be possible to use the BONUSVIEW and

BD-LIVE functions if there is insufficient space on the

USB flash drive. In this case, refer to Erasing data that

has been added to BDs and application data on page 38 for erasing the Virtual Package data and the

BD-LIVE data in the USB flash drive.

1 Select the area you want to play.

In the stop mode, press CD/SACD. The playback area switches on the front panel display window each time the button is pressed.

[CD AREA]

 [SACD 2CH]  [SACD MCH]  (back to beginning)

• During playback, press

 twice to cancel continuous play before selecting the playback area.

2 Open the disc tray.

Press the  OPEN/CLOSE button.

3 Close the disc tray.

Press the

 OPEN/CLOSE button. Once the disc is loaded, the playback area switches.

Displaying the disc information

Note

• Operation of USB flash drives is not guaranteed.

• Playback of BD-LIVE function data differs depending on the disc used. For details, consult the user instructions supplied with the disc.

• To enjoy the BD-LIVE function, a network connection and settings are required (pages 17 and 37).

• BD-LIVE is a function that provides for connection to the Internet. Discs supporting the BD-LIVE function may send ID codes identifying this player and the disc to the contents provider via the Internet.

 Press DISPLAY.

The disc information appears on the TV screen. To switch off the information display, press DISPLAY again.

The information display differs between during playback and when playback is stopped.

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Playback functions

The functions that can be used differ according to the type of disc and file. In some cases, some of the functions cannot be used. Check the usable functions on the table below.

Disc/file type

Function

BD-ROM

BD-R

/-RE

DVD-

Video

DVD-R

/-RW

(VR format)

AVCREC AVCHD

Video file

Image file

Audio file

Audio

Forward and reverse scanning

 3  3  3  3  3  3  3



 4  4

Playing specific titles, chapters or tracks

         

Skipping content

Slow motion play

2,5



 6













Step forward and step reverse

     

 7

  

A-B Repeat play

Repeat Play

Zoom

Angle

Subtitle

































Audio

Disc information















1. Some functions may not work for some discs or files, even if indicated [

] on the table.

2. For some discs, normal playback resumes automatically when the chapter switches.

3. No sound is produced during forward and reverse scanning.

4. Sound is produced during forward and reverse scanning.

5. • No sound is output during slow motion playback.

• It is not possible to switch the speed during reverse slow motion playback.

6. Reverse slow motion playback is not possible.

7. Reverse step playback is not possible.

8. Angle mark is displayed for scenes at which multiple angles are recorded if Angle Mark is set to On (page 36).

9. • The types of recorded subtitles depend on the disc and file.

• In some cases, the subtitle may switch or the switching screen provided on the disc may be displayed immediately, without the current subtitle or the total number of subtitles recorded on the disc being displayed.

10. The types of recorded audio streams depend on the disc and file.





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Using the FUNCTION menu

Various functions can be called out according to the player’s operating status.

1 Display the FUNCTION menu.

Press FUNCTION during playback.

2 Select and set the item.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

Item

Transition

Description

Change the style of the slide show while playing the picture slide show.

1. One of these types of information is displayed, depending on the type of disc.

2. Secondary video mark is displayed for scenes at which secondary video is recorded if PIP Mark is set to On (page 36).

3. Secondary audio mark is displayed for scenes at which secondary audio is recorded if Secondary Audio Mark is set to On

(page 36).

Note

• Items that cannot be changed are displayed in gray.

The items that can be selected depend on the player’s status.

 To change the setting of the

selected item

Use / to change.

 To close the FUNCTION menu

Press FUNCTION.

 FUNCTION menu item list

Item

Title

Chapter (track/file)

Time

Mode

Audio

Angle

Subtitle

Code Page

Secondary Video

Secondary Audio

Bitrate

Description

Display the title information for the currently playing disc and total number of titles on the disc. Also select the title you want to play. (See the following description.)

Display the information for the currently playing chapter (track/file) and total number of chapters in the disc. Also select the chapter (track/file) you want to play. (See the following description.)

Display the elapsed or remaining time.

Also enter the time from which you want to start playback. (See the following description.)

Switch the play mode (page 26).

Switch the audio.

Switch the BD-ROM/DVD-Video disc’s camera angle.

Switch the subtitle language.

Switch the subtitle code page.

Switch the BD-ROM’s secondary video

(Picture-in-Picture).

Switch the BD-ROM’s secondary audio.

Still off

Ins Search

Ins Replay

Slide Show

Display the bitrate of the audio/video/ secondary video/secondary audio.

Switch off the BD-ROM’s still picture.

Skip forward 30 seconds.

Skip backward 10 seconds.

Switch the playback speed while playing the picture slide show.

Note

• Selectable items depend on the type of disc.

• The types of recorded secondary audio streams depend on the disc and file.

• Some discs do not include secondary audio/ secondary video.

• In some cases, the secondary audio/secondary video may switch or the switching screen provided on the disc may be displayed immediately, without the current secondary audio/secondary video or the total number of secondary audio/secondary video streams recorded on the disc being displayed.

Playing from a specific time

(Time Search)

1 Select Time.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

2 Input the time.

Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the time.

• To play from 45 minutes, input 0, 0, 4, 5, 0 and 0, then press ENTER.

• To play from 1 hour 20 minutes, input 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 and

0, then press ENTER.

• Press CLEAR to clear the values you have input.

3 Starting playback from the specified time.

Press ENTER.

Playing a specific title, chapter, track or file (Search)

1 Select Title or Chapter (track/file).

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

2 Input the Title or Chapter (track/file) number.

Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or

/ to input the number.

• To search for title 32, input 3 and 2, then press

ENTER.

• Press CLEAR to clear the values you have input.

3 Starting playback from the specified title, chapter or track.

Press ENTER.

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Playing specified range of discs, titles or chapter (track/ file) in random order

You can select from two types of random playback.

1 Select Mode.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

2 Select the playing mode.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

 Random play

The specified range of discs, titles or chapter (track/file) is played in random order. The same item may be played consecutively.

 Shuffle play

The specified range of discs, titles or chapter (track/file) is played in random order. Each item is played once.

Continuing playback from a specified position

(Continued Viewing

Playback)

This function allows you to continue playback from a position you specify to be played next time, even after turning the power off.

 Setting

 During playback, press CONTINUED at the

position from which you want to start continued viewing playback.

The elapsed playing time at the specified position is displayed on the TV screen.

 Playing

1 Press

 to play the title for which you have set

continued viewing playback.

The continued viewing playback confirmation screen appears.

2 Use

/ to select Yes, then press ENTER.

Playback starts from the specified position.

Note

• The continued viewing playback setting is canceled when

 OPEN/CLOSE is pressed.

• Continued viewing playback may not work properly with some discs.

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Chapter 5

Playback from Home Media Gallery

• The following files are allowed to be played from

Home Media Gallery:

About Home Media

Gallery

– PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with

Windows Media Player 11 installed

– PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows

Media Player 12 installed

– DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other components)

Files stored in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as described above can be played by Digital Media

Player (DMP). The player supports the use of such

DMP.

Files stored in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as described above can be played via command from an external Digital Media Controller (DMC). Devices controlled by this DMC to play files are called DMRs

(Digital Media Renderers). This player supports this

DMR function. When in the DMR mode, such operations as playing and stopping files can be performed from the external controller.

• To play back audio files stored on components on the network, you must turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. Otherwise, you cannot play back files stored on components on the network. See page 37.

This player’s Home Media Gallery function allows you to display a list of input sources and start playback. This chapter describes setup and playback procedures required to enjoy these features. When you play the files stored on your computer or the components on the network, it is advisory that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with your network component.

The input sources that can be played from Home Media

Gallery are as shown below.

• BD-R/RE (BDAV format) discs

• DVD-R/RW (VR format) discs

• Audio CDs (CD-DA, SACD and DTS CDs)

• DVD/CDs on which only data files of video, image or audio files, etc. are recorded.

• USB device

• Files on the network servers (on the PCs or components connected to the player via LAN interface.)

About network playback

The network playback function of this unit uses the following technologies:

 Windows Media Player

See Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 above for more on this.

Note

• The Home Media Gallery allows you to play files on media servers connected on an identical Local Area

Network (LAN) as the receiver.

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 DLNA

DLNA CERTIFIED

Audio Player

The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a crossindustry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies.

Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through a wired or wireless network in the home.

The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability

Guidelines. This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability

Guidelines v1.5. When a PC running DLNA server software or a DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the software or device for more information.

DLNA

, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED

are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the

Digital Living Network Alliance.

 Content playable over a network

• Even when encoded in a compatible format, some files may not play correctly.

• Some functions may not be supported depending on the server type or version used.

• Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files not supported by your server are not displayed on this unit. For more information check with the manufacturer of your server.

 Disclaimer for Third Party Content

Access to content provided by third parties requires a high speed Internet connection and may also require account registration and a paid subscription.

Third party content services may be changed, suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time without notice, and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences.

Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particular period of time, and any such warranty, express or implied, is disclaimed.

 About playback behavior over a

network

• Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any media files stored on it are deleted while playing content.

• If there are problems within the network environment

(heavy network traffic, etc.) content may not be displayed or played properly (playback may be interrupted or stalled). For best performance, a

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connection between the player and the PC is recommended.

• If several clients are playing simultaneously, as the case may be, playback is interrupted or stalled.

• Depending on the security software installed on a connected PC and the setting of such software, network connection may be blocked.

Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the Home Media Gallery features due to communication errors/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment. Please contact your PC manufacturer or Internet service provider.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product includes technology owned by Microsoft

Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

Microsoft

, Windows

7, Windows

Vista, Windows

XP,

Windows

2000, Windows

Millennium Edition,

Windows

98, and WindowsNT

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

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DLNA Search

Playing back the files stored on the components connected to the player via network.

1 Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the

Home Media Gallery.

The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home Menu, then pressing ENTER.

2 Select DLNA Search.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

3 Select the server which contains the file you want to play.

4 Select the file you want to play.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

Note

• This player does not support DTCP-IP.

Recorded files and contents that are protected by digital copyright protection cannot be played via LAN interface.

Disc/USB playback

Playing back image files

 About Slideshow

A display of the files on the disc or in the folder switches automatically.

Note

• When playing an audio CD (CD-DA/SACD/DTS-CD), the Now Playing screen is displayed.

• Some BD-R/-RE discs have playback protection. To cancel the protection, input the password set for the disc.

• It may take a few seconds before playback starts. This is normal.

• It may not be possible to play some files properly.

• The number of views may be restricted.

• Depending on the connected devices and conditions, some time may be required for playback to start and for the image to switch.

Playing in the desired order (Playlist)

1 Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the

Home Media Gallery.

The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home Menu, then pressing ENTER.

2 Select Disc or USB.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

3 Select Photo/Music/Video/AVCHD.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

• This step is not for the discs that have been recorded with BDAV/VR/AVCREC format.

• To play files in AVCHD format on a USB device, create a folder named “AVCHD” on the USB device, then copy the “BDMV” folder containing which the files to be played into the “AVCHD” folder.

4 Select the title/track or file you want to play.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title/track or file.

• If the file you want to play is in the folder, select the folder that contains the file first.

The discs that can add tracks and files to the Playlist are as shown below.

• DVDs/CDs/USB devices on which audio files are recorded

Adding tracks/files

Use this procedure to add tracks and files, and create the

Playlist.

1 Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the

Home Media Gallery.

The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home Menu, then pressing ENTER.

2 Select Disc or USB.

Load the disc beforehand.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

3 Select the track/file to be added.

Use  to select.

4 Press POP UP MENU to display the POP UP MENU menu.

5 Select Add to Playlist to add to Playlist.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

The track or file selected in step 3 is added to the Playlist.

• To add more tracks or files, repeat steps 3 to 5.

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Playing the Playlist

1 Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the

Home Media Gallery.

The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home Menu, then pressing ENTER.

2 Select Playlist.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

3 Select the track/file to be played.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track/file and continues until the end of the list is reached. Use /  to play the previous or next track/file. The Now Playing screen is displayed.

Deleting tracks/files from the Playlist

1 Select the track/file to be deleted, then press POP

UP MENU to display the POP UP MENU menu.

2 Use

/ to select Remove from Playlist, then

press ENTER.

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Chapter 6

Playing the web contents

You can enjoy some streaming contents on the Internet with the player.

Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particular period of time, and any such warranty, express or implied, is disclaimed.

Available web contents

• Disc playback and this function cannot be used at the same time.

• YouTube (MPEG4 AVC H.264)

Playing the items

• Picasa

• Netflix

Note

About YouTube

• YouTube videos of the following sizes can be played.

– Standard quality (400 x 226 pixels, 200 kbps)

– Medium quality (480 x 360 pixels, 512 kbps)

– High quality (854 x 480 pixels, 900 kbps)

– HD (720p) (1280 x 720 pixels, 2 Mbps)

– HD (1080p) (1920 x 1080 pixels, 4 Mbps)

• This player supports the YouTube Leanback service.

The YouTube Leanback service is only available in

English for now.

Refer to YouTube Help at http://www.google.com/ support/youtube/ for further information.

• YouTube videos for mobile phones cannot be played.

• Some YouTube videos cannot be played.

About Picasa

• Picasa is available only in English. Refer to instructions at http://picasa.google.com/support/ for details.

– Register your user name and password on the PC before you use Picasa Web Albums.

– When you access Picasa from this player for the first time, select the New User icon and enter your registered user name and password.

• Depending on the Internet connection environment, it may not be possible to play web contents properly.

• To access to web contents, this player requires a broadband Internet connection. A contract with an

Internet provider is required for a broadband Internet connection.

• Access to content provided by third parties requires a high speed Internet connection and may also require account registration and a paid subscription.

Third party content services may be changed, suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time without notice, and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences.

Caution

You must connect the player to the Internet beforehand.

See Connecting to the network through LAN interface on page 17 for the details.

1 Display the selection screen.

The selection screen can be selected by pressing

HOME MENU then selecting Web Contents



Desired web content.

2 Select the type of web contents.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

3 Press

/ to select the item you want to play,

then press ENTER.

To stop playback, press EXIT. Playback of the video stops and the Home Menu screen reappears.

 Enjoying Netflix

Netflix offers instant streaming to Netflix members with an unlimited streaming account. This function allows you to enjoy Netflix service through the Internet. For more information on Netflix visit

http://www.netflix.com/

help/ or login to your Netflix account and click “Help” at the top of the page.

Note

• Netflix is only available in the United States, Canada and the U.K.

• To check Netflix ESN, select Initial Setup

 Playback

 Netflix Information.

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• To deactivate your Netflix information, select Initial

Setup

 Playback  Netflix Information  Next

Screen

 Yes.

1 Display the Netflix screen.

Press Netflix.

• Or press HOME MENU and select Web Contents



Netflix.

• Once you access Netflix, on-screen messages will guide you.

2 Read the Disclaimer displayed on the screen. If you agree, select Agree on the last page. (If you do not agree, this service cannot be used.)

3 Follow the instructions on the screen and select the desired item.

4 After starting playback, you can control playback using

////.

5 Press EXIT to close the Netflix screen.

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Chapter 7

Advanced settings

Changing the settings

Operating the Initial Setup screen

1 When playback is stopped, display the Home

Menu screen.

Press HOME MENU.

2 Select and set Initial Setup.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

3 Select the item and change the setting.

Use /// to select, then press ENTER.

 Closing the Initial Setup screen

Press HOME MENU or RETURN.

Note

• The items that can be selected depend on the player’s status.

• In Options, the factory default settings are indicated in bold.

Setting

TV Screen

Options

16:9 Full

16:9 Normal

4:3 Pan&Scan

Explanation

Select this when connecting to a wide (16:9) TV.

Select this when connected to a wide (16:9) TV. 4:3 pictures are displayed with vertical black bars along the sides.

Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV and playing a 16:9 video. The video will be played with the left and right sides of the image cut off to display on the 4:3 screen. (This function works if the disc is labeled for 4:3PS.)

Video Adjust

Sharpness

4:3 Letterbox Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV and playing a 16:9 video. The video will be played with black bands at the top and bottom.

The quality of the playback picture can be adjusted according to the TV you are using (page 37).

High

Middle

Choose the level of sharpness.

Video Mode

Low

Standard

Vivid

Cinema

Choose the video output mode.

Custom

• CTI (Color Transient Improvement): Provides images with clearer color contours.

Noise Reduction Choose the level of noise reduction.

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Setting

Digital Output

DTS Downmix

Options

Bitstream

PCM

Reencode

Off

Stereo

Explanation

Select this to output digital audio signals directly.

Select this to output digital audio signals converted to PCM audio signals.

When a BD containing secondary audio and interactive audio is played, the two audio signals are mixed and converted to Dolby Digital audio or DTS audio for output.

Select this to output audio signals other than digital audio signals.

DTS-HD Master Audio signals, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals or

DTS Digital Surround audio signals converted to linear PCM audio signals are converted into 2-channel (stereo) signals for output.

Lt/Rt DTS-HD Master Audio signals, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals or

DTS Digital Surround audio signals converted to linear PCM audio signals are converted into 2-channel signals compatible with Dolby Surround for output (when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is compatible with

Dolby Pro Logic, the AV receiver or amplifier outputs the linear PCM audio signals as surround audio signals).

Select this when playing a disc recorded with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. Downsampling

48k

96k

192k

Select this when playing a disc recorded with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

Select this when playing a disc recorded with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz.

Select this to output audio signals without using the DRC function.

DRC (Dynamic Range

Control)

Off

Auto

Select this to adjust the range between the loudest and softest sounds

(dynamic range) for playback at average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear dialog or when watching movies at midnight.

Select to switch the DRC setting On/Off automatically according to the input audio signal from the disc. This only affects Dolby TrueHD signals.

• This affects such audio signals as Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Digital Plus.

• DRC affects audio signals output from the following audio output terminals:

– Analog audio signals output from the AUDIO OUT terminals

– Linear PCM audio signals output from the DIGITAL OUT or HDMI OUT terminals

• Depending on the disc, the effect may be weak.

• The effect may differ depending on the speakers, the AV amplifier settings, etc.

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Setting

Color Space

Resolution

Connection Test

Internet Connection

BD-Live Connection

DLNA

Options

RGB

YCbCr

YCbCr 422

Full RGB

Auto

Explanation

Select this to output the video signals as RGB signals. Choose this if the colors seem too faint and the black seems too bright.

Select this to output the video signals as YCbCr 4:4:4 signals.

Select this to output the video signals as YCbCr 4:2:2 signals.

Select this to output the video signals as RGB signals. Choose this if the colors seem too dense and all the dark colors are displayed in a uniform black.

Select this to choose the resolution of the video signals output from the

HDMI OUT terminal automatically.

Output the video signals from the HDMI OUT terminal with the selected resolution.

The resolution can be changed by pressing HDMI, but Auto cannot be selected.

HDMI Audio Out

HDMI 3D

3D Notice

IP Setting

Proxy Server

Information

480I/576I

480P/576P

720P

1080I

1080P

Bitstream

PCM

Reencode

Select this to output HDMI audio signals directly.

Select this to output HDMI audio signals converted to 2-channel audio signals.

When a BD containing secondary audio and interactive audio is played, the two audio signals are mixed and converted to Dolby Digital audio or DTS audio for output.

Control

Off

Select this when you do not want to output the audio signal from the HDMI output terminal.

Select this to control the player with the remote control of the connected AV device using an HDMI cable. Also refer to page 13.

Off Select this when you do not want to control the player with the remote control of the connected AV device using an HDMI cable.

To use Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link (page 14), Control must be set to On.

HDMI Deep Color 30bits Select this when outputting the video signals with 30-bit color.

Select this when outputting the video signals with 36-bit color.

HDMI 1080P 24Hz

36bits

Off

Select this when outputting the video signals with normal 24-bit color.

Select this when Resolution is set to Auto or 1080P and outputting 1080p/24 video signals to a TV compatible with 1080p/24.

Off Select this when Resolution is set to 1080P and outputting 1080p/60 video signals to a TV compatible with 1080p/60.

With 3D discs, the disc is played with 3D images.

Auto

Off

Yes

3D images are not played.

This sets whether or not to display the 3D notice when playing 3D images.

Select this to set the IP address of the player and DNS server (page 37).

Only set the proxy server if so instructed by your Internet service provider (page 38).

Displays the values of the MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server

(primary) and DNS server (secondary).

Select this to test the network connection (page 38).

Enable

Select this when connecting to the Internet.

Disable Select this when not connecting to the Internet.

All discs are allowed to connect to BD-LIVE.

Permitted

Partial Permitted

Prohibited

Only discs whose safety has been confirmed are allowed to connect to BD-LIVE.

No disc is allowed to connect to BD-LIVE.

Enable

Disable

Select this when connecting to DLNA server.

Select this when not connecting to DLNA server.

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Setting

OSD

Options Explanation

available languages Choose a language for the on-screen displays from the listed languages.

Audio

* For some discs, it may not be possible to change to the selected language.

available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default audio language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video playback.

If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD is set, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected for playback.

Subtitle

* For some discs, it may not be possible to change to the selected language.

available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default subtitle language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video playback.

If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD is set, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected for playback.

* For some discs, it may not be possible to change to the selected language.

available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default language for

BD-ROM and DVD-Video menus.

If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD is set, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected for playback.

Angle Mark

Select this to display the angle mark on the TV screen (page 22).

Off Select this if you do not want to display the angle mark on the TV screen.

PIP Mark

Secondary Audio Mark

Netflix Information

DivX(R) VOD DRM

Off

Select this to display the PIP mark on the TV screen.

Select this if you do not want to display the PIP mark on the TV screen.

Off

Select this to display the secondary audio mark on the TV screen (page 25).

Select this if you do not want to display the secondary audio mark on the TV screen.

Activate and deactivate your Netflix information. Also check your Netflix ESN.

Registration Code Displays the player’s registration code required to play DivX VOD files

(page 9).

Internet Setting

Disc Auto Playback

Last Memory

PBC (Play Back Control)

Setup Navigator

Change Password

Permitted

Partial Permitted

Prohibited

Off

Web contents can be watched without entering the password.

The password must be entered to watch web contents.

No web contents can be watched.

Discs are played automatically after they are loaded.

Loaded discs do not start playing automatically.

Select this to save the point at which you last stopped playback, even after the disc tray is opened or you switch to the standby mode.

Select this when you want to use only Continue Viewing Play (page 26).

Off

Select this to play Video-CDs (version 2.0) compatible with PBC using the disc menu.

Off Select this to play Video-CDs (version 2.0) compatible with PBC without using the disc menu.

Start making the settings using the Setup Navigator menu. For details, see page 19.

Parental Control

Country Code

Register (change) the password for parental lock settings or for unlocking to play DVD-Videos with the parental lock feature (page 38).

Change the player’s parental lock level (page 39).

Change the Country/Area code (page 39).

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Setting

Screen Saver

Auto Power Off

Quick Start

Update

Load Default

System Information

Disc Auto Update

BUDA

Options

Off

1 min

2 min

3 min

Off

Explanation

The screen saver is not activated.

The screen saver will be activated if no operation has been performed for more than one minute/two minutes/three minutes. Operating the remote control can deactivate the screen saver.

10 min

20 min

30 min

Off

Disc

Select this if you do not want the power to turn off automatically. This is the default setting for models other than European models.

The power will be automatically turned off if no operation has been performed for more than 10 minutes/20 minutes/30 minutes. The default setting for

European models is 30 minutes.

Select to shorten the required time to boot up.

Select to perform normal bootup.

Select the method of software updating. (page 39)

USB Storage

Network

Restore the settings to the factory default.

Check the system version number.

Display the software update screen when the disc with the player’s update file is loaded.

Off The software update screen must be displayed manually. (page 39)

BUDA Information Display and set up the BUDA data on the connected USB device.

BUDA Setup

 Adjusting the video

1 Select and set Display Setting

 Video Adjust 

Next Screen.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

2 Select the item and change the setting.

Use

/ to select the item, then use / to change the setting. Once the setting is completed, press

RETURN to close the settings screen.

Item

Brightness

Contrast

Hue

Saturation

Description

Select this to adjust the TV screen’s brightness.

Select this to adjust the TV screen’s contrast.

Select this to adjust the color (green and red) balance of the TV screen.

Select this to adjust the TV screen’s saturation.

 Setting the IP address

1 Select and set Network

 IP Setting  Next

Screen.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

2 Set IP address.

Use

/// to set the IP address of the player or DNS server, then press ENTER.

•

Auto Set IP Address

On – The player’s IP address is obtained automatically. Select this when using a broadband router or broadband modem that has a DHCP

(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server function. This player’s IP address will automatically be allocated from the DHCP server.

Off – The player’s IP address must be set manually.

Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.

Note

• For information on the DHCP server function, refer to the operating instructions for the network device.

• You may need to contact your Internet service provider or network administrator when inputting the

IP address manually.

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 Setting the proxy server

Only set the proxy server if so instructed by your Internet service provider.

1 Select and set Network

 Proxy Server  Next

Screen.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

2 Select and set Use or Not use at Proxy Server.

Use

/ to change, then press .

• Use – Select this when using a proxy server.

• Not use – Select this when not using a proxy server.

If you have selected

Use, proceed to step 3.

3 Select and set Server Select Method.

Use

/ to change, then press .

• IP Address – Input the IP address.

• Server Name – Input the server name.

4 Input IP Address or Server Name.

Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number if you select IP address in step 3. Use / to move the cursor.

When Server Name is selected in step 3, use the number buttons (0 to 9) to launch the software keyboard. Now use

/// to select characters and items, then press

ENTER to input.

5 Input Port Number.

Press , then use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number.

6 Press ENTER to set.

 Displaying the network settings

 Select and set Network  Information  Next

Screen.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

The MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server (primary and secondary) settings are displayed.

When Auto Set IP Address is set to On, the values obtained automatically are displayed.

Note

• “0.0.0.0” is displayed when each IP address has not been set.

 Testing the network connection

 Select and set Network  Connection Test 

Start.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

“Network is OK.” is displayed once the test is completed.

If any other message is displayed, check the connections and/or settings (pages 17 and 37).

 Changing to other language at

language setting

1 Select and set Language.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

2 Select and set OSD, Audio, Subtitle or Menu.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

3 Select and set the desired language.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

Note

• If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD is set, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected and played.

 Erasing data that has been added to

BDs and application data

Use this procedure to erase data that has been added to

BDs (data downloaded with the BD-LIVE function and data used with the BONUSVIEW function) and application data.

Caution

• Some time is required to erase the data.

• Do not unplug the power cord while data is being erased.

1 Select and set BUDA

 BUDA Setup.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

2 Select and set Fmt buda.

Press ENTER.

 Registering or Changing the

password

Use this procedure to register or change the code number required for the Parental Lock settings.

About default password of this unit

The default password is “0000”.

• This unit might ask you to enter a password when you change the password.

• If you reset this unit, your password is simultaneously changed to the default setting.

1 Select and set Security

 Change Password 

Next Screen.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

2 Input the password.

Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number, then press ENTER to set.

Use

/ to move the cursor.

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3 Re-input the password.

Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number, then press ENTER to set.

Use

/ to move the cursor.

• To change the password, input the previously registered password, then input the new password.

Note

• We recommend making a note of the password.

• If you have forgotten the password, reset the player to the factory default setting, then register the password again (page 40).

 Changing the Parental Lock level for

viewing DVDs/BD-ROMs

Some DVD-Video discs containing scenes of violence, for example, have Parental Lock levels (check the indications on the disc’s jacket or elsewhere). To restrict viewing these discs, set the player’s level to the level lower than the discs.

1 Select and set Security

 Parental Control 

Next Screen.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

2 Input the password.

Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number, then press ENTER to set.

Use

/ to move the cursor.

3 Change the level.

Use / to change, then press ENTER to set.

Note

• The level can be set to Off or between Level1 and

Level8. When set to Off, viewing is not restricted.

 Changing the Country/Area code

1 Select and set Security

 Country Code  Next

Screen.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

2 Input the password.

Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number, then press ENTER to set.

Use / to move the cursor.

3 Change the country/area code.

Use

/ to change, then press ENTER to set. Refer to page 42.

Software updating

The player’s software can be updated using one of the methods shown below.

• Connecting to the Internet.

• Using a disc.

• Using a USB flash drive.

Product information on this player is provided on the

Pioneer website. Check the website shown on page 5 for update and service information on your Blu-ray disc player.

Caution

• Do not unplug the power cord or remove the USB flash drive/disc during software updating. Also, do not press the reset button during updating.

Otherwise, the updating will be aborted and malfunction may occur with the player.

• There are two processes for software updating, downloading and updating. Both processes may take a certain period of time.

• Other operations are defeated during software updating. Furthermore, updating process cannot be canceled.

 Updating connecting to the Internet

Note

• Depending on the Internet connection conditions, downloading may take a long time.

• Steps 1 to

are the operations performed by the user

(they are intended to download the software from the

Internet).

• Steps 6 to

are the operations performed

(automatically) by the player (they are intended to update the software).

1 Connect to the Internet.

2 When playback is stopped, display the Home

Menu screen.

Press HOME MENU.

3 Select and set Initial Setup.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

4 Select and set Options

 Update  Network 

Start.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

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5 Select and set Start.

Press ENTER.

6 Downloading of the software start.

The software download status is displayed on the screen.

• Depending on the Internet connection conditions, software downloading may take a certain period of time.

7 Updating starts.

• Software updating may take a certain period of time.

8 Updating completes.

This unit automatically restarts.

 Updating using a USB flash drive/

disc

4 Select and set Options

 Update  Disc or USB

Storage

 Start.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

5 Select and set Yes.

Use

/// to select Yes, then press ENTER.

6 Updating starts.

• Software updating may take a certain period of time.

7 Updating completes.

Restoring all the settings to the factory default settings

Note

• When an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, use your computer to download it onto a

USB flash drive or disc. Carefully read the instructions on downloading update files provided on the Pioneer website.

• Store the update file in the root directory of the USB flash drive or disc. Do not store it within a folder.

• Do not put any files other than the update file on the

USB flash drive or disc.

• To update using a disc, use a CD-R or CD-RW disc.

• The player supports USB flash drives formatted in

FAT32/16. When formatting a USB flash drive on your computer, do so with the settings below.

– File system: FAT32

– Allocation unit size: Default allocation size

• Only store the most recent update file on the USB flash drive or disc.

• Do not use a USB extension cable to connect a USB flash drive to the player. Using a USB extension cable may prevent the player from performing correctly.

• Steps

1 to

are the operations performed by the user.

• Steps 6 to

are the operations performed

(automatically) by the player (they are intended to update the software).

1 Plug in the USB flash drive or load the disc on which the update file is stored.

2 When playback is stopped, display the Home

Menu screen.

Press HOME MENU.

3 Select and set Initial Setup.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

1 Check that the player’s power is turned on.

2 When playback is stopped, display the Home

Menu screen.

Press HOME MENU.

3 Select and set Initial Setup.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

4 Select and set Options

 Load Default  Next

Screen.

Use

/ to select, then press ENTER.

5 Select and set OK.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

Note

• After restoring all the settings to the factory default settings, use Setup Navigator to reset the player

(page 19).

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About how digital audio formats are output

Setting

Method of conversion

Bitstream

Only the primary audio (the main sound for movies, etc.) is output. The secondary audio and interactive audio are not output.

PCM Re-encode

The primary audio, secondary audio and interactive audio are converted into PCM audio and output simultaneously.

The primary audio, secondary audio and interactive audio are converted into PCM audio then converted again into Dolby

Digital audio or DTS audio and output simultaneously.

Output terminal(s)

HDMI OUT terminal

DIGITAL OUT terminal

Audio type

Dolby Digital

Plus

Dolby TrueHD

DTS Digital

Surround

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

DTS-HD

Master Audio

PCM

MPEG-2 AAC

SACD

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital

Plus

Dolby Digital

Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital

DTS Digital

Surround

DTS-HD High

Resolution

Audio

DTS-HD

Master Audio

DTS Digital

Surround

DTS ES 6.1 ch

PCM 7.1ch

PCM 2 ch

MPEG-2 AAC

DSD 5.1ch

MPEG-2 AAC

PCM 2 ch

HDMI OUT terminal

PCM 5.1ch

PCM 7.1ch

PCM 5.1ch

PCM 7.1ch

PCM 5.1ch

DIGITAL OUT terminal

PCM 2 ch

HDMI OUT terminal

Dolby Digital

DTS 5.1ch

Dolby Digital

MPEG-2 AAC

PCM 5.1ch

DIGITAL OUT terminal

Dolby Digital

DTS 5.1ch

Dolby Digital

MPEG-2 AAC

PCM 2 ch

AUDIO

OUTPUT

terminal

PCM 2 ch

1. If there is no secondary audio or interactive audio, depending on the disc the signals may be output without being re-encoded.

2. For multi-channel audio, the sound is converted into 2-channel audio for output.

3. Only for ASEAN and Taiwan models.

4. When Resolution is set to 480I or 480P, or even when it is set to Auto, if the connected device does not support 480i/480p, the DSD audio of SACDs is output in two channels, front left and front right (page 35).

5. When HDMI Audio Out is set to Bitstream, the sound is not output (page 35).

Note

• Depending on the disc, the number of channels may differ.

• Depending on the connected HDMI device, the HDMI output audio and number of channels may differ.

• Three types of audio are recorded on BD video discs.

– Primary audio: The main sound.

– Secondary audio: Additional sound added supplementarily, such as comments by directors, actors, etc.

– Interactive audio: Sounds such as clicks heard when operations are performed. The interactive audio differs from disc to disc.

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Language Code Table and Country/Area Code

Table

Language Code Table

Language name,

language code, input code

Abkhazian,

ab/abk, 0102

Afar,

aa/aar, 0101

Afrikaans,

af/afr, 0106

Albanian,

sq/sqi, 1917

Amharic,

am/amh, 0113

Arabic,

ar/ara, 0118

Armenian,

hy/hye, 0825

Assamese,

as/asm, 0119

Aymara,

ay/aym, 0125

Azerbaijani,

az/aze, 0126

Bashkir,

ba/bak, 0201

Basque,

eu/eus, 0521

Belarusian,

be/bel, 0205

Bengali,

bn/ben, 0214

Bihari,

bh/bih, 0208

Bislama,

bi/bis, 0209

Breton,

br/bre, 0218

Bulgarian,

bg/bul, 0207

Burmese,

my/mya, 1325

Catalan,

ca/cat, 0301

Central Khmer,

km/khm, 1113

Chinese,

zh/zho, 2608

Corsican,

co/cos, 0315

Croatian,

hr/hrv, 0818

Czech,

cs/ces, 0319

Danish,

da/dan, 0401

Dutch,

nl/nld, 1412

Dzongkha,

dz/dzo, 0426

English,

en/eng, 0514

Esperanto,

eo/epo, 0515

Estonian,

et/est, 0520

Finnish,

fi/fin, 0609

Fijian,

fj/fij, 0610

Faroese,

fo/fao, 0615

French,

fr/fra, 0618

Galician,

gl/glg, 0712

Georgian,

ka/kat, 1101

German,

de/deu, 0405

Greek,

el/ell, 0512

Guarani,

gn/grn, 0714

Gujarati,

gu/guj, 0721

Hausa,

ha/hau, 0801

Hebrew,

iw/heb, 0923

Hindi,

hi/hin, 0809

Hungarian,

hu/hun, 0821

Icelandic,

is/isl, 0919

Indonesian,

in/ind, 0914

Interlingua,

ia/ina, 0901

Interlingue,

ie/ile, 0905

Inupiaq, ik/ipk, 0911

Irish,

ga/gle, 0701

Italian,

it/ita, 0920

Japanese,

ja/jpn, 1001

Javanese,

jw/jav, 1023

Kalaallisut,

kl/kal, 1112

Kannada,

kn/kan, 1114

Kashmiri,

ks/kas, 1119

Kazakh,

kk/kaz, 1111

Kinyarwanda,

rw/kin, 1823

Kirghiz,

ky/kir, 1125

Korean,

ko/kor, 1115

Kurdish,

ku/kur, 1121

Lao,

lo/lao, 1215

Latin,

la/lat, 1201

Latvian,

lv/lav, 1222

Lingala,

ln/lin, 1214

Lithuanian,

lt/lit, 1220

Macedonian,

mk/mkd, 1311

Country/Area Code Table

Country/Area name,

Country/Area code, input code

Anguilla,

ai, 0109

Antigua and Barbuda,

ag, 0107

Argentina,

ar, 0118

Armenia,

am, 0113

Australia,

au, 0121

Austria,

at, 0120

Azerbaijan,

az, 0126

Bahamas,

bs, 0219

Barbados,

bb, 0202

Belarus,

by, 0225

Belgium,

be, 0205

Belize,

bz, 0226

Bermuda,

bm, 0213

Brazil,

br, 0218

Bulgaria,

bg, 0207

Canada,

ca, 0301

Cayman Islands,

ky, 1125

Chile,

cl, 0312

China,

cn, 0314

Colombia,

co, 0315

Croatia,

hr, 0818

Cyprus,

cy, 0325

Czech Republic,

cz, 0326

Denmark,

dk, 0411

Dominica,

dm, 0413

Dominican Republic,

do, 0415

Estonia,

ee, 0505

Finland,

fi, 0609

France,

fr, 0618

Georgia,

ge, 0705

Germany,

de, 0405

Greece,

gr, 0718

Greenland,

gl, 0712

Grenada,

gd, 0704

Guyana,

gy, 0725

Haiti,

ht, 0820

Hong Kong,

hk, 0811

Hungary,

hu, 0821

Iceland,

is, 0919

India,

in, 0914

Indonesia,

id, 0904

Ireland,

ie, 0905

Israel,

il, 0912

Italy,

it, 0920

Jamaica,

jm, 1013

Japan,

jp, 1016

Kazakhstan,

kz, 1126

Korea, Republic of, kr, 1118

Kyrgyzstan,

kg, 1107

Latvia,

lv, 1222

Liechtenstein,

li, 1209

Lithuania,

lt, 1220

Malagasy,

mg/mlg, 1307

Malay,

ms/msa, 1319

Malayalam,

ml/mal, 1312

Maltese,

mt/mlt, 1320

Maori,

mi/mri, 1309

Marathi,

mr/mar, 1318

Mongolian,

mn/mon, 1314

Moldavian,

mo/mol, 1315

Nauru,

na/nau, 1401

Nepali,

ne/nep, 1405

Norwegian,

no/nor, 1415

Occitan,

oc/oci, 1503

Oriya,

or/ori, 1518

Oromo,

om/orm, 1513

Panjabi,

pa/pan, 1601

Persian,

fa/fas, 0601

Polish,

pl/pol, 1612

Portuguese,

pt/por, 1620

Pushto,

ps/pus, 1619

Quechua,

qu/que, 1721

Romanian,

ro/ron, 1815

Romansch,

rm/roh, 1813

Rundi,

rn/run, 1814

Russian,

ru/rus, 1821

Samoan,

sm/smo, 1913

Sango,

sg/sag, 1907

Sanskrit,

sa/san, 1901

Scottish Gaelic,

gd/gla, 0704

Serbian,

sr/srp, 1918

Serbo-Croatian,

sh/---, 1908

Shona,

sn/sna, 1914

Sindhi,

sd/snd, 1904

Sinhalese,

si/sin, 1909

Slovak,

sk/slk, 1911

Slovenian,

sl/slv, 1912

Somali,

so/som, 1915

Sotho, Southern,

st/sot, 1920

Spanish,

es/spa, 0519

Sundanese,

su/sun, 1921

Swahili,

sw/swa, 1923

Swati,

ss/ssw, 1919

Swedish,

sv/swe, 1922

Tagalog,

tl/tgl, 2012

Tajik,

tg/tgk, 2007

Tamil,

ta/tam, 2001

Tatar,

tt/tat, 2020

Telugu,

te/tel, 2005

Thai,

th/tha, 2008

Tibetan,

bo/bod, 0215

Tigrinya,

ti/tir, 2009

Tonga (Tonga Islands),

to/ton, 2015

Tsonga,

ts/tso, 2019

Tswana,

tn/tsn, 2014

Turkmen,

tk/tuk, 2011

Turkish,

tr/tur, 2018

Twi,

tw/twi, 2023

Ukrainian,

uk/ukr, 2111

Urdu,

ur/urd, 2118

Uzbek,

uz/uzb, 2126

Vietnamese,

vi/vie, 2209

Volapük,

vo/vol, 2215

Welsh,

cy/cym, 0325

Western Frisian,

fy/fry, 0625

Wolof,

wo/wol, 2315

Xhosa,

xh/xho, 2408

Yiddish,

ji/yid, 1009

Yoruba,

yo/yor, 2515

Zulu,

zu/zul, 2621

Luxembourg,

lu, 1221

Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav

Republic of,

mk, 1311

Malaysia,

my, 1325

Malta,

mt, 1320

Mexico,

mx, 1324

Moldova, Republic of,

md, 1304

Monaco,

mc, 1303

Montserrat,

ms, 1319

Netherlands,

nl, 1412

New Zealand,

nz, 1426

Norway,

no, 1415

Pakistan,

pk, 1611

Peru,

pe, 1605

Philippines,

ph, 1608

Poland,

pl, 1612

Portugal,

pt, 1620

Puerto Rico,

pr, 1618

Romania,

ro, 1815

Russian Federation,

ru, 1821

Saint Kitts and Nevis,

kn, 1114

Saint Lucia,

lc, 1203

Saint Vincent and the

Grenadines,

vc, 2203

San Marino,

sm, 1913

Singapore,

sg, 1907

Slovakia,

sk, 1911

Slovenia,

si, 1909

Spain,

es, 0519

Suriname,

sr, 1918

Sweden,

se, 1905

Switzerland,

ch, 0308

Taiwan, Province of China,

tw, 2023

Tajikistan,

tj, 2010

Thailand,

th, 2008

Trinidad and Tobago,

tt, 2020

Tunisia,

tn, 2014

Turkey,

tr, 2018

Turkmenistan,

tm, 2013

Turks and Caicos Islands,

tc, 2003

Ukraine,

ua, 2101

United Kingdom,

gb, 0702

United States,

us, 2119

Uruguay,

uy, 2125

Uzbekistan,

uz, 2126

Venezuela,

ve, 2205

Virgin Islands, British,

vg, 2207

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Chapter 8

Additional information

Cautions on use

Turn the power off when not using the player

Moving the player

If you need to move this unit, first remove the disc if there’s one loaded, and close the disc tray. Next, press

 STANDBY/ON to switch the power to standby, checking that the POWER OFF indication on the front panel display goes off. Wait at least 10 seconds. Lastly, disconnect the power cord.

Depending on the conditions of the TV broadcast signals, striped patterns may appear on the screen when the TV is turned on while the player’s power is turned on. This is not a malfunction with the player or TV. If this happens, turn the player’s power off. In the same way, noise may be heard in the sound of a radio.

Condensation

Never lift or move the unit during playback — discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.

Place of installation

Select a stable place near the TV and AV system to which the unit is connected.

Do not place the player on top of a TV or color monitor.

Keep it away from cassette decks or other components easily affected by magnetism.

Avoid the following types of places:

If the player is moved suddenly from a cold place into a warm room (in winter, for example) or if the temperature in the room in which the player is installed rises suddenly due to a heater, etc., water droplets (condensation) may form inside (on operating parts and the lens). When condensation is present, the player will not operate properly and playback is not possible. Let the player stand at room temperature for 1 or 2 hours with the power turned on (the time depends on the extent of condensation). The water droplets will dissipate and playback will become possible.

• Places exposed to direct sunlight

• Humid or poorly ventilated places

Condensation can also occur in the summer if the player is exposed to the direct wind from an air-conditioner. If this happens, move the player to a different place.

• Extremely hot or cold places

• Places subject to vibration

Cleaning the player

• Places in which there is much dust or cigarette smoke

• Places exposed to soot, steam or heat (in kitchens, etc.)

Normally, wipe the player with a soft cloth. For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 parts water to a soft cloth, wring out thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe again with a dry cloth.

 Do not place objects on top

Do not place objects on top of the player.

 Do not obstruct the ventilation

holes

Do not use the player on a shaggy rug, bed, or sofa, and do not cover the player with a cloth, etc. Doing so will prevent heat dissipation and could lead to damage.

Note that getting alcohol, thinner, benzene or insecticide on the player could cause the print and coating to peel off.

Also, avoid leaving rubber or vinyl products in contact with the player for long periods of time, as this could damage the cabinet.

When using chemical-impregnated wipes, etc., read the wipe’s cautions carefully.

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when cleaning the player.

 Keep away from heat

Do not place the player on top of an amplifier or other device generating heat. When installing in a rack, to avoid the heat generated by the amplifier and other devices, place it on a shelf below the amplifier whenever possible.

Caution for when the unit is installed in a rack with a glass door

Do not press the  OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control to open the disc tray while the glass door is closed. The door will hamper the movement of the disc tray, and the unit could be damaged.

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Cleaning the pickup lens

The player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for players are commercially available, we advise against using them since some may damage the lens.

Handling discs

Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.

Do not scratch the disc’s signal surface or let it get dirty.

Do not load more than one disc into the player at a time.

Do not glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc.

 Condensation on discs

If the disc is moved suddenly from a cold place into a warm room (in winter, for example), water droplets

(condensation) may form on the disc surface. Discs will not play properly if there is condensation on them.

Carefully wipe off the water droplets from the disc surface before using the disc.

 Storing discs

Always store discs in their cases, and place the cases vertically, avoiding places exposed to high temperatures or humidity, direct sunlight or extremely low temperatures.

Be sure to read the cautions included with the disc.

 Cleaning discs

It may not be possible to play the disc if there are fingerprints or dust on it. In this case, using a cleaning cloth, etc., to wipe the disc gently from the center toward the outer edge. Do not use a dirty cleaning cloth.

Do not use benzene, thinner or other volatile chemicals.

Also do not use record spray or antistatic agents.

For tough dirt, apply some water to a soft cloth, wring out thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe off the moisture with a dry cloth.

 Specially shaped discs

Specially shaped discs (heart-shaped, hexagonal, etc.) cannot be used on this player. Never use such discs, as they will damage the player.

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Troubleshooting

Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Playback

Problem

• Disc does not play.

• Disc tray opens automatically.

Check

Is the disc one that is playable on this player?

Remedy

Check whether the disc is one that can be played on this player

(page 6).

Is the file one that is playable on this player?

• Check whether the file is one that can be played on this player

(page 9).

• Check whether or not the file is damaged.

Is the disc scratched?

Is the disc dirty?

It may not be possible to play scratched discs.

Clean the disc (page 44).

Is there a piece of paper or sticker attached to the disc?

The disc may be warped and unplayable.

Is the disc properly set in the disc tray?

• Set the disc with the printed side facing up.

• Set the disc properly in the depression in the disc tray.

Is the region number correct? See page 8 for the region numbers of discs that can be played on this player.

No picture is displayed or the picture is not displayed properly.

Is the video cable properly connected?

• Connect the cable properly according to the connected devices

(page 13).

• Disconnect the cable (video/audio cable or HDMI cable), then reinsert it firmly and all the way in.

Is the video cable damaged?

If the cable is damaged, replace it with a new one.

Is the input setting on the connected TV or AV receiver or amplifier right?

Read the operating instructions for the connected components and switch to the proper input.

Is the output video resolution properly set?

• Press HDMI to switch the video resolution output from the HDMI

OUT terminal (page 11).

• Is the player connected with an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI

cable (with a Standard

HDMI

cable)?

• Are you using an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer?

1080p or Deep Color video signals may not be output properly, depending on the HDMI cable being used or the player’s settings. If you wish to output the video signals with 1080p or Deep Color, connect the

TV using a High Speed HDMI

cable without a built-in equalizer, then reset the player using the Setup Navigator (page 19).

Is a DVI device connected?

The picture may not be displayed properly if a DVI device is connected.

Playback stops.

Picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working.

Is Color Space properly set?

Change the Color Space setting (page 35).

• Playback may stop if the unit is subject to shocks or set in an unstable place.

• Playback may stop when a USB device is connected or disconnected during playback. Do not connect or disconnect USB devices during playback.

• Press

 to stop playback, then restart playback.

• If the playback cannot be stopped, press

 STANDBY/ON on the player’s front panel to turn off the power, then turn the power back on.

• If the power cannot be turned off (set to standby), use a thin rod to press the reset button on the main unit’s front panel. The unit restarts, at which point it is again operable.

No picture is displayed or picture is not output in high definition when playing BDs.

With some discs, it may not be possible to output the video signals from the VIDEO output terminal. In this case, connect using an HDMI cable

(page 13).

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Problem

• Picture is disturbed during playback.

• Picture is dark.

• Picture is stretched.

• Picture is cropped.

• Aspect ratio cannot be switched.

Picture is interrupted.

The subtitles cannot be switched.

• No sound is output.

• Sound is not output properly.

Check

Is the TV’s aspect ratio properly set?

Is TV Screen properly set?

Remedy

• This player supports Rovi analog copy protection technology. With some TVs (such as with built-in video deck), the picture will not be displayed properly when the copy protected DVD title is played. This is not a malfunction.

• If the player and TV are connected via a DVD recorder/video deck, etc., the picture will not be displayed properly due to analog copy protection. Connect the player and TV directly.

Read the operating instructions for the TV and set the TV’s aspect ratio properly.

Set TV Screen properly (page 33).

When video signals with a resolution of 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 720/50p,

1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p or 720/60p are being output from the

HDMI OUT terminal, they may be output with an aspect ratio of 16:9 even if TV Screen is set to 4:3 Pan&Scan (page 33).

The picture may be interrupted when the resolution of the recorded video signal switches. Press HDMI to select a setting other than Auto

(page 35).

The subtitles cannot be switched for discs recorded on a DVD or BD recorder.

Is the disc played back in slow motion?

Is the disc played back in fast forward or fast reverse?

No sound is output during slow motion play and forward and reverse scanning.

Are the audio cables properly connected?

• Connect the cable properly according to the connected devices

(page 13).

• Insert the cable firmly and all the way in.

Is the audio cable damaged? If the cable is damaged, replace it with a new one.

Is Audio Output properly set?

Set Audio Output properly, according to the connected device

(page 34).

Are the connected components (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) properly set?

Read the operating instructions for the connected components and check the volume, input, speaker settings, etc.

Are you trying to listen to the sound of the HDMI OUT terminal while watching the picture from the VIDEO output terminals?

Audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT terminal when video signals are being output from the VIDEO output terminals. When watching the picture of the VIDEO output terminals, connect an coaxial digital audio cable or regular audio cables to listen to the sound

(page 16). Once connections are completed, use Setup Navigator to make the player’s settings (page 19).

Is HDMI Audio Out properly set?

Set HDMI Audio Out to Re-encode or PCM. (page 35).

Multi-channel sound is not output.

Is a DVI device connected?

The sound will not be output from the HDMI OUT terminal if a DVI device is connected. Connect the device to a DIGITAL OUT terminal or the AUDIO OUT terminals (page 16).

Is the audio output of the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., properly set?

Is multi-channel sound selected?

For some BDs, audio signals are only output from DIGITAL OUT terminal or the HDMI OUT terminal.

Read the operating instructions for the connected AV receiver or amplifier and check the audio output settings of the AV receiver or amplifier.

Use the menu screen or AUDIO to switch the disc’s sound to multichannel.

Noise can be heard when outputting DTS Digital Audio signals from the

DIGITAL

OUT terminal.

Is the connected AV receiver or amplifier compatible with

DTS Digital Surround?

If an AV receiver or amplifier that is not compatible with DTS Digital

Surround is connected to the DIGITAL OUT terminal, set Digital

Output to PCM (page 34).

192 kHz or 96 kHz digital audio signals cannot be output from the

DIGITAL

OUT terminal.

It is not possible to output 192 kHz or 96 kHz digital audio signals from this player’s DIGITAL OUT terminal. The signals are automatically converted to 48 kHz or less for output.

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Problem

Secondary audio or interactive audio is not output.

Check

HDMI Audio Out properly set?

Remedy

When listening to the sound from an

HDMI OUT terminal, set HDMI

Audio Out to PCM (page 35).

Are Digital Output properly set?

When listening to the sound from an DIGITAL OUT terminal, set

Digital Output to Re-encode or PCM (page 34).

After a disc is inserted,

Loading stays displayed and playback does not start.

Are there too many files recorded on the disc?

When a disc on which files are recorded is inserted, depending on the number of files recorded on the disc, loading may take several dozen minutes.

 is displayed in file names, etc.

A message indicating low memory appears while playing a BD-ROM disc.

The characters that cannot be displayed on this player are displayed in

.

• Connect a USB device (page 16).

• Erase the data stored on the connected USB device from

BUDA

Setup (page 38).

Control function

Problem

Control function does not work.

Check

Is the HDMI cable properly connected?

Is the HDMI cable you are using a High Speed HDMI

Cable?

Is this player connected to the TV using an HDMI cable to watch the picture?

Remedy

To use the Control function, connect the Flat Screen TV and AV system

(AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) to the HDMI OUT terminal (page 13).

Use a High Speed HDMI

® used.

Cable. The Control function may not work properly if an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI

Cable is

If video signals are being output from a terminal other than the

HDMI

OUT terminal, the Control function does not work. Connect to the TV using an HDMI cable (page 13).

Is Control set to On on the player?

Set Control to On on the player (page 35).

Does the connected device support the Control function?

• The Control function will not work with devices of other brands that do not support the Control function, even when connected using an

HDMI cable.

• The Control function will not work if devices that do not support the

Control function are connected between the Control-compatible device and the player.

• See page 13.

• Even when connected to a Pioneer product compatible with the

Control function, some of the functions may not work.

Also refer to the operating instructions for the connected device.

Is Control set to On on the connected device?

Are multiple players connected?

Set Control to On on the connected device. The Control function operates when Control is set to On for all devices connected to the

HDMI OUT terminal.

Once connections and settings of all the devices are finished, be sure to check that the player’s picture is output to the Flat Screen TV. (Also, check after changing the connected devices and connecting and/or disconnecting HDMI cables.) If the player’s picture is not being output to the Flat Screen TV, the Control function may not work properly.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device.

The Control function may not work if three or more players, including this player, are connected by an HDMI cable.

Network

Problem

• BD-LIVE function

(connection to the Internet) cannot be used.

• “No valid id file found!” is displayed when I try to update the software.

Check Remedy

Perform Connection Test (page 38). If “Networks is OK.” is displayed, check the proxy server settings (page 38). Also, there may be a problem with the Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider.

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Problem

Software updating is slow.

Check Remedy

Depending on the Internet connection and other conditions, some time may be required to update the software.

A message other than

“Networks is OK.” is displayed when

Connection

Test is performed.

Is “Network is FAILED.” displayed?

• Check that this player and the Ethernet hub (or router with a hub functionality) are properly connected.

• If the IP address is obtained using the DHCP server function, check the setting is correct at the Information (page 35). For details on the

DHCP server function, see the operating instructions for the Ethernet hub (or router with a hub functionality).

• Set the IP address manually.

• Check the operation and settings of the DHCP server function of the

Ethernet hub (or router with hub functionality). For details on the DHCP server function, see the operating instructions for the Ethernet hub (or router with a hub functionality).

• If this player has been set manually, reset the IP address of this player or other components.

Is the Ethernet hub (or router with a hub functionality) operating properly?

• Check the settings and operation the Ethernet hub (or router with a hub functionality). For details, see the operating instructions for the

Ethernet hub.

• Reboot the Ethernet hub (or router with a hub functionality).

Others

Problem

Power does not turn on.

The player’s power turns off automatically.

The player’s power turns on automatically.

This unit cannot be operated.

Check

Is the power cord properly connected?

Remedy

• Plug the power cord securely into the power outlet (page 18).

• Unplug the power cord, wait several seconds, then plug the power cord back in.

Is Auto Power Off set to 10

min/20 min/30 min?

If Auto Power Off is set to 10 min/20 min/30 min, the player’s power turns off automatically if no operation is performed for over 30 minutes

(page 37).

Is Control set to On?

The player’s power may turn on together with the power of the TV connected to the HDMI OUT terminal. If you do not want the player’s power to turn on when the TV’s power is turned on, set Control to Off

(page 35).

• Use within the specified usage temperature range (page 51).

• If the power cannot be turned off (set to standby), use a thin rod to press the reset button on the main unit’s front panel. The unit restarts, at which point it is again operable.

The player cannot be operated with the remote control.

Input of the connected TV and AV system switches automatically.

Settings I have made have been cleared.

Are you operating the remote control from a point too far away from the player?

Operate from within 7 m of the remote control sensor.

Are the batteries dead?

Replace the batteries (page 5).

Is Control set to On?

The input of the TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) connected to the HDMI OUT terminal may automatically switch to the player when playback starts on the player or the menu screen (Home

Media Gallery, etc.) is displayed. If you do not want the inputs of the connected TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) to switch automatically, set Control to Off (page 35).

• Have you disconnected the power cord while the player’s power was on?

• Has there been a power failure?

Always press

 STANDBY/ON on the player’s front panel or

 STANDBY/ON on the remote control and check that POWER OFF has turned off from the player’s front panel display before disconnecting the power cord. Be particularly careful when the power cord is connected to the AC outlet on another device because the player turns off in conjunction with the device.

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Problem

USB (external storage) device does not work with this player properly.

Check

Is the USB device properly connected?

Remedy

• Turn the player’s power off, then turn the power back on.

• Turn the player’s power off, then reconnect the external storage device (page 16).

Is the USB device connected via an extension cable?

Do not use an extension cable. The player may not work properly with it.

Is the external storage device connected to the USB port via a memory card reader or USB hub?

External storage device may not work if connected to the USB port via a memory card reader or USB hub.

Does the external storage device contain multiple partitions?

External storage devices may not be recognized if they contain multiple partitions.

Some external storage devices may not operate.

Is the external storage device write-protected?

Turn the player’s power off, then disable the write-protection.

Is the external storage device’s file system FAT16 or

FAT32?

Only external storage devices with a FAT16 or FAT32 file system can be used.

Turn the player’s power off, then turn the power back on.

Glossary

 Angle (Multi angle)

Up to 9 camera angles can be recorded simultaneously on BD-

ROM or DVD-Video discs, letting you view the same scene from different angles.

 AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High

Definition)

See page 8.

 AVCREC

See page 6.

 BDAV

Of the BD format, the Audio Visual Format Specifications for HD digital broadcast recording is referred to as BDAV on this player and in these operating instructions.

 BD-J

See page 8.

 BD-LIVE

See page 7.

 BDMV

Of the BD format, the Audio Visual Format Specifications designed for pre-packaged high definition (HD) movie contents is referred to as BDMV on this player and in these operating instructions.

 BONUSVIEW

See page 7.

 Deep Color

See page 13.

 Default Gateway

A default gateway is a communication device such as a router which passes data between networks. It is used to direct data to networks on which the destination gateway is not explicitly specified.

 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol)

This protocol provides configuration parameters (IP address, etc.) for computers and other devices connected to the network.

 DivX

See page 9.

 DNS (Domain Name System)

This is a system for associating Internet host names with IP addresses.

 Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is an audio format to record the sound in up to 5.1 channels with a fraction of the amount of data as compared to linear PCM audio signals.

 Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby Digital Plus is an audio format for high-definition media.

Built on Dolby Digital, it combines the efficiency and flexibility to provide high quality multi-channel audio. With BD-ROMs, up to

7.1 channels of digital sound can be recorded.

 Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is an audio format using lossless coding. With BD-

ROMs, up to 8 channels can be recorded at 96 kHz/24 bits, or up to 6 channels at 192 kHz/24 bits.

 DRM

A technology for protecting copyrighted digital data. Digitized videos, images and audio retain the same quality even when they are copied or transferred repeatedly. DRM is a technology for restricting the distribution or playback of such digital data without the authorization of the copyright holder.

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 DSD (Direct Stream Digital)

The Digital Audio encoding system found on SACDs, that expresses the audio signals by the pulse density of one bit data.

 DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround is an audio format to record 48 kHz/24 bits audio signals in 5.1 channels.

 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an audio format using lossy coding. It can record 7.1 channels at 96 kHz/24 bits.

 DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio is an audio format using lossless coding.

With BD-ROMs, 7.1 channels can be recorded at 96 kHz/24 bits, or 5.1 channels at 192 kHz/24 bits.

 Ethernet

A standard for local area networks (LANs) used to connect multiple computers, etc. in the same location. This player supports 100BASE-TX.

 Frames and fields

A frame is the unit for one of the still pictures which compose motion pictures. One frame consists of a picture of odd lines and a picture of even lines called fields in video signal with interlaced scan method (576i, 1080i, etc.).

 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface)

See page 13.

 Interactive audio

The audio signals recorded in the titles of BD-ROMs. They include for example the clicking sound made when the menu screen is operated.

 Interlaced scan

With this method, one picture is displayed by scanning it twice.

The odd lines are displayed in the first pass, the even lines are displayed in the second, to form a single picture (frame).

Interlaced scan is indicated in this player and operating instructions by an “i” after the resolution value (for example, 576i).

 IP address

An address that identifies a computer or other device connected to the Internet or local area network. It is represented a number in four sections.

 Linear PCM

This is referred as the audio signals that are not compressed.

 MAC (Media Access Control) address

A hardware identification number assigned specifically to the network device (LAN card, etc.).

 MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)

The name of a family of standards used to encode video and audio signals in a digital compressed format. The video encoding standards include MPEG-1 Video, MPEG-2 Video, MPEG-4 Visual,

MPEG-4 AVC, etc. The audio encoding standards include MPEG-

1 Audio, MPEG-2 Audio, MPEG-2 AAC, etc.

 Parental Lock

See page 39.

 Picture-in-Picture (P-in-P)

This is a function for superimposing a sub video on the main video. Some BD-ROMs include secondary video, which can be superimposed on the primary video.

 Port number

This is a sub-address provided below the IP address for simultaneously connecting to multiple parties during Internet communications.

 Progressive scan

With this method, one picture is consisted of a single picture, without dividing it in two pictures. Progressive scan provides clear pictures with no flicker, in particular for still pictures that contain much text, graphics, or horizontal lines. Progressive scan is indicated in this player and operating instructions by a “p” after the resolution value (for example, 576p).

 Proxy server

This is a relay server for ensuring fast access and safe communications when connecting to the Internet from an internal network.

 Region number

See page 8.

 Secondary audio

Some BD-ROMs include sub audio streams mixed with the main audio stream. These sub audio streams are called “secondary audio”. On some discs this secondary audio is recorded as the audio for the secondary video.

 Secondary video

Some BD-ROMs include sub videos superimposed on the main videos using the Picture-in-Picture function. These sub videos are called “secondary video”.

 Subnet mask

This is used to identify which part of the IP address corresponds to the subnet (a separately managed network). The subnet mask is expressed as ‘255.255.255.0’.

 USB (Universal Serial Bus)

USB is the industry standard for connecting peripherals to PCs.

 VC-1

A video codec developed by Microsoft and standardized by the

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).

Some BDs include videos encoded in this codec.

 x.v.Color

See page 13.

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Specifications

Model

Type

Rated voltage

Rated frequency

Power consumption

Power consumption (standby)

Weight

External dimensions (including projecting parts)

Tolerable operating temperature

Tolerable operating humidity

HDMI

Video outputs

Audio outputs 2-channel (left/right)

Audio output level

Frequency response

LAN

Digital audio outputs Coaxial

USB

BDP-150

BDP-150-K

BDP-150-S

Blu-ray 3D

PLAYER

AC 110 V to 240 V

50 Hz/60 Hz

20 W

0.3 W

2.1 kg

435 mm (W) x 58 mm (H) x 250 mm (D)

+5 °C to +35 °C

5 % to 85 % (no condensation)

1 set, 19-pin: 5 V, 250 mA

1 set, RCA jack: 1.0 Vp-p (75

Ω)

1 set, RCA jacks

200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)

4 Hz to 88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)

1 set, RCA jacks

1 set, Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

2 set, Type A

Note

• The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without 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.

• Corporation and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective corporations.