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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc PLAYER...
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Page 2: Operating Environment
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. - Page 3 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. For U.K model: Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents 01 Before you start What’s in the box ......... 6 Putting the batteries in the remote control. -
Page 6: Before You Start
Chapter 1 Before you start What’s in the box Audio cable (white/red plugs) x 1 Remote control x 1 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE TV CONTROL INPUT SELECT AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE FL DIMMER Video cable (yellow plugs) x 1 CLEAR ENTER SECONDARY OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO RESOLUTION... -
Page 7: Types Of Discs/Files That Can Be Played
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. Logo Disc type BD-ROM BD-R BD-RE DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW CD-DA (Music CD) - Page 8 Note • Some discs cannot be played, even if one of the above logo marks 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.
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Page 9: Playable Files
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: B • DVD-Video: 2 Discs not including these numbers cannot be played. Discs playable on this player are as shown below. -
Page 10: Part Names And Functions
• MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps Sampling frequencies: 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz Playable file extensions • Movie files .divx and .avi •... - Page 11 16 FL DIMMER Press to switch the brightness of the front panel display. The FL OFF indicator lights when Off is selected. 17 ANGLE Press to switch the BD-ROM or DVD-Video camera angles (page 28). 18 OUTPUT RESOLUTION Use these to switch the output video resolution from the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals (page 24).
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Page 12: Front Panel
Front Panel (Controls hidden behind the front panel door) STANDBY/ON Press to turn the power on and off. 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. -
Page 13: Rear Panel
Connect with the digital audio input terminal on an AV receiver or amplifier, etc. CONTROL IN terminal Use to control this player from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this player using a mini-plug cord. -
Page 14: Connecting Up
Chapter 2 Connecting up Connecting a TV Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. Note • Make the settings in the Setup Navigator menu according to the type of cable connected (page 20). - Page 15 DVI device. About HDMI Control function • When the player is connected to a Pioneer Flat Screen TV, AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) or HD AV Converter, supporting the HDMI Control function, it can be operated from the Flat Screen TV, AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) or...
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Page 16: Connecting Using A Commercially Available Component Video
Connecting using a commercially available component video cable Player’s rear panel FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch ) AUDIO OUT ( 7.1 ch ) SUB WOOFER HDMI OUT OPTICAL CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch ) CONTRO It is also possible to connect to an AV... -
Page 17: Connecting An Av Receiver Or Amplifier
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 of AV receiver or amplifier. -
Page 18: Connecting Using Audio Cables
Connecting using audio cables Caution • For DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals, the DTS Digital Surround signals are converted to linear PCM for output (page 50). When connecting to a 7.1-channel compatible AV receiver or amplifier – Connect using the included audio cable and 3 commercially available audio cables (diagram below). -
Page 19: Connecting The Power Cord
Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Player’s rear panel FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER VIDEO OUT VIDEO SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch ) AUDIO OUT ( 7.1 ch ) HDMI OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT... -
Page 20: Getting Started
Audio, subtitle and BDMV/DVD-Video menu language will also be set. When you have this player connected to a Pioneer Flat Screen TV that is compatible with HDMI Control, language settings are imported from the Pioneer Flat Screen TV’s language settings before Setup Navigator begins. - Page 21 Select and set the HDMI High-Speed Transmission setting. Use / to select, then press ENTER. TOOLS TOP MENU ENTER HOME RETURN MENU Setup Navigator BD PLAYER Select the HDMI Hi-speed transmission setting. Normally select [On] (Recommended). Select [Off] if the video or audio of HDMI-connected was not output in the test output.
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Page 22: Operating The Tv With The Player's Remote Control
• The setting may be restored to the default after the batteries are replaced. If this happens, reset it. TV Preset code list Manufacturer Code(s) PIONEER 00, 31, 32, 07, 36, 42, 51 ACURA 44 ADMIRAL 31 AIWA 60 AKAI 32, 35, 42... -
Page 23: Using The Tools Menu
RBM 53 STERN 31 RCA 01, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 61, 62, 09 SUSUMU 41 REDIFFUSION 32, 42 SYSLINE 07 REX 31, 46 TANDY 31, 41, 48 ROADSTAR 41, 44, 46 TASHIKO 34 SABA 31, 36, 42, 51 TATUNG 07, 48 SAISHO 39, 44, 46 TEC 42 SALORA 31, 32, 42, 43... -
Page 24: Erasing The Additional Data From Bd-Roms
Erasing the additional data from BD-ROMs When a BD-ROM is played, additional data may be stored in the player’s memory (local storage). If the message indicating low memory (local storage) appears, erase the BDMV data. Caution • When the BDMV data is erased, all the data of secondary video (Picture-in-Picture), secondary audio, bookmark, etc. - Page 25 The output video resolution depends on the video output terminal. See the table below. The table below shows the output video resolution for the different terminals when the frame/field frequency of the playback source is 50 Hz on the upper line, the resolutions when the source's frame/ field frequency is 60 Hz on the lower line.
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Page 26: Playback
Chapter 4 Playback Playing discs or files This section describes the player’s main operations. For the types of discs that can be played, see Playable discs on page 7. For the types of files that can be played, see Playable files on page 9. -
Page 27: Playing Specific Titles, Chapters Or Tracks
Playing specific titles, chapters or tracks Movie files Music files AVCHD Input the number of the title, chapter or track you want to play. • Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number, then press ENTER. CLEAR ENTER SECONDARY... -
Page 28: Switching The Camera Angles
Switching the camera angles For BD-ROM and DVD-Video discs on which multiple angles are recorded, the angles can be switched during playback. Movie files Music files AVCHD During playback, press ANGLE. INPUT SELECT AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE • The current angle and total number of recorded angles are displayed on the TV screen and on the player’s front panel display. -
Page 29: Switching The Secondary Video
• Secondary audio mark is displayed for scenes at which secondary audio is recorded. Note • In some cases the secondary audio may switch or the switching screen provided on the disc may be displayed immediately, without the current secondary audio or the total number of secondary audio streams recorded on the disc being displayed. -
Page 30: Playing A Specific Title, Chapter Or Track (Search)
Input the time. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the time. Use / to move the cursor. CLEAR SECONDARY AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE HOME MEDIA DISPLAY GALLERY TOP MENU ENTER HOME MENU 2 : 4 5 : 0 0 Time Search Note •... -
Page 31: Playing A Specific Section Within A Title Or Track Repeatedly
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. During playback, press PLAY MODE to display the Play Mode screen. PLAY MODE VIDEO SELECT HOME MEDIA DISPLAY POPUP MENU... -
Page 32: Playing In Random Order (Random Play)
Playing in random order (Random Play) Use this procedure to play the tracks or files in random order. During playback, press PLAY MODE to display the Play Mode screen. VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE HOME MEDIA DISPLAY GALLERY TOP MENU The Play Mode screen can also be displayed by selecting Play Mode from the TOOLS menu. -
Page 33: About Play Mode Types
About Play Mode types 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. Play Mode type Playing a specific section within a title or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Playing a title repeatedly (Title... -
Page 34: Playing From The Home Media Gallery
Playing from the Home Media Gallery The Home Media Gallery lets you display a list of the titles, tracks or files recorded on the disc. The discs that can be played from the Home Media Gallery are as shown below (see also page 7). •... -
Page 35: Playing Music Files
Select Movies. Use / to select Movies, then press ENTER. DVD-RW Movies Music View available movies. Select Folders or All Movies. Use / to select, then press ENTER. • Folders – The files in the selected folder are displayed. • All Movies – All the recorded files are displayed. Movies DVD-RW Folders... -
Page 36: Playing In The Desired Order (Hmg Playlist)
• All Songs – All the recorded files are displayed. Music CD-ROM Folders All Songs If you have selected All Songs, proceed to step 6. Select the folder containing the file you want to play. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Folders CD-ROM/Music Music Folder001... - Page 37 Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu. HOME MEDIA DISPLAY POPUP MENU GALLERY MENU TOP MENU TOOLS ENTER Select Add to HMG Playlist. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Folders CD-ROM/Music Music001.mp3 Music002.mp3 Music003.mp3 Music004.mp3 Music005.mp3 Music006.mp3 BD PLAYER TOOLS Music007.mp3 Play from Beginning...
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Page 38: Adjusting Audio And Video
• PDP – Select this when connected to a plasma TV of another brand. • Pioneer PDP – Select this when connected to a Pioneer plasma • Projector – Select this when connected to a front projector. • Professional – With this setting, video signal processing is restrained. -
Page 39: Adjusting The Audio Drc
Closing the Video Adjust screen Press HOME MENU. About Pure Cinema There are two types of video signals: • Video material – Video signals recorded at 25 or 30 frames/ second • Film material – Video signals recorded at 24 frames/second “Pure Cinema”... -
Page 40: Advanced Settings
Chapter 6 Advanced settings Changing the settings (Initial Setup) Operating the Initial Setup screen When playback is stopped, display the Home Menu screen. Press HOME MENU. ENTER HOME MENU PLAY Select and set Initial Setup. Use / to select, then press ENTER. TOP MENU ENTER HOME... - Page 41 Note • Items that cannot be changed are indicated in gray. The items that can be selected depend on the player’s status. • The factory default settings are indicated in bold. Setting Options TV Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Widescreen) 4:3 (Standard) Full 4:3 Video Out Normal...
- Page 42 Setting HDMI High-Speed Transmission The player’s setting screen is closed if the output video resolution is switched by changing the HDMI High-Speed Transmission setting. HDMI Color Space Normally it is recommended to set this to Auto. When set to Auto, the optimum video signals for your TV are output. HDMI Audio Out PQLS HDMI Control...
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Page 43: Changing To Other Language At Language Setting
Setting Options Output Terminal Priority Select the terminals for outputting video and audio signals with priority. For details, see Changing the terminals for outputting video and audio signals (Output Terminal Priority) on page 49. On Screen Display Angle/Secondary Indicator Hybrid Disc Playback BDMV/BDAV Playback Priority BDMV BDAV... -
Page 44: Changing The Speaker Setup
Changing the speaker setup Set whether or not to use the speakers which are connected to the AV receiver or amplifier, as well as the size of the speakers. This setting is only valid for analog audio outputs. Note • Select Initial Setup from the HOME MENU, then press ENTER. Select and set Speakers. -
Page 45: Registering Or Changing The Password
Select and set the method for switching the speaker to be adjusted. Use / to select, then press ENTER. TOP MENU TOOLS ENTER HOME RETURN MENU Speaker Setup BD PLAYER Video Out Test Tone Switching Audio Out Select whether test tone output is Speakers switched automatically or manually. -
Page 46: Changing The Age Restriction For Watching Bd-Roms
Use / to move the cursor. Initial Setup BD PLAYER Video Out Set Password Audio Out Enter new password Speakers HDMI Language Re-enter Parental Lock Options Setup Navigator To change the code number Input the previously registered password, then input the new password. -
Page 47: Changing The Parental Lock Level For Watching Dvds
Changing the Parental Lock level for watching DVDs 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 watching these discs, set the player’s level to the level lower than the discs. Movie files Music files AVCHD... -
Page 48: Changing The Country/Area Code
Changing the Country/Area code Movie files Music files AVCHD Note • Refer to Country/Area Code Table on page 56. Select and set Parental Lock. Use / to select, then press ENTER. TOP MENU ENTER HOME MENU Initial Setup BD PLAYER Video Out Set Password Audio Out... -
Page 49: Changing The Terminals For Outputting Video And Audio Signals (Output Terminal Priority)
Changing the terminals for outputting video and audio signals (Output Terminal Priority) Set the video and audio terminals to be used. Select and set Options. Use / to select, then press ENTER. TOP MENU TOOLS ENTER HOME MENU RETURN Initial Setup BD PLAYER Video Out Output Terminal Priority... -
Page 50: About The Audio Output Settings
About the audio output settings The audio signals that are output differ according to the audio format recorded on the disc and the player’s settings. Check on the table below. Audio format BD-ROM Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS Digital Surround Converted to... -
Page 51: Additional Information
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. - Page 52 Problem Check Picture is stretched. Is the TV’s aspect ratio properly set? Aspect ratio cannot be switched. Is 4:3 Video Out properly set? Sound and picture are not Is Output Terminal Priority properly set? synchronized. Picture is disturbed during playback. Picture is dark.
- Page 53 Set Dolby Digital Out to Dolby Digital 1, DTS Out to DTS 1 (page 41). When this player is connected by HDMI cable to a Pioneer AV receiver or amplifier compatible with the PQLS function via HDMI connection, the PQLS function is activated when playing a music CD (CD-DA).
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Page 54: When Connected Using An Hdmi Cable
• The HDMI Control function will not work if devices that do not support the HDMI Control function or devices manufactured by companies other than Pioneer are connected between the HDMI Control-compatible device and the player. • The HDMI Control function may not work with certain Flat Screen TVs. -
Page 55: Others
Others Problem Check The power turns off Is Auto Power Off set to On? automatically. Is HDMI Control set to On? The power turns on Is HDMI Control set to On? automatically. Inputs of connected TV, AV Is HDMI Control set to On? system and HD AV Converter, switches automatically. -
Page 56: Language Code Table And Country/Area Code Table
Language Code Table and Country/Area Code Table Language Code Table Language name (language code), input code Japanese (ja/jpn), 1001 English (en/eng), 0514 French (fr/fra), 0618 German (de/deu), 0405 Italian (it/ita), 0920 Spanish (es/spa), 0519 Chinese (zh/zho), 2608 Dutch (nl/nld), 1412 Portuguese (pt/por), 1620 Swedish (sv/swe), 1922 Russian (ru/rus), 1821... -
Page 57: Specifications
• The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice. ® • This product includes FontAvenue fonts licensed by NEC Corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. BDP-LX08 Blu-ray Disc PLAYER AC 220 V to 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz 36 W 0.5 W... -
Page 58: Cautions On Use
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... -
Page 59: Handling Discs
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. -
Page 60: Parental Lock
Deep Color This is one of the capabilities of HDMI™. 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 connected to a TV that supports Deep Color. -
Page 61: Subtitle Language
Region number A number assigned to Blu-ray Disc Players, BD-ROM and DVD- Video discs according to the region in which they are sold. A disc can be played if the region numbers indicated on the disc include the number set for the player or if “ALL” is indicated. ... -
Page 62: Licenses
Licenses The licenses for the software used on this player are shown below. libxml2 The MIT License Copyright © <year> <copyright holders> Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. - Page 63 Introduction The FreeType Project is distributed in several archive packages; some of them may contain, in addition to the FreeType font engine, various tools and contributions which rely on, or relate to, the FreeType Project. This license applies to all files found in such packages, and which do not fall under their own explicit license. The license affects thus the FreeType font engine, the test programs, documentation and makefiles, at the very least.
- Page 64 libpng versions 0.89, June 1996, through 0.96, May 1997, are Copyright © 1996, 1997 Andreas Dilger Distributed according to the same disclaimer and license as libpng- 0.88, with the following individuals added to the list of Contributing Authors: John Bowler Kevin Bracey Sam Bushell Magnus Holmgren...
- Page 65 In order to support file conversion and viewing software, we have included considerable functionality beyond the bare JPEG coding/decoding capability; for example, the color quantization modules are not strictly part of JPEG decoding, but they are essential for output to colormapped file formats or colormapped displays. These extra functions can be compiled out of the library if not required for a particular application.
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Page 66: Gnu General Public License
The TIFF 6.0 file format specification can be obtained by FTP from ftp://ftp.sgi.com/graphics/tiff/TIFF6.ps.gz. The JPEG incorporation scheme found in the TIFF 6.0 spec of 3-June-92 has a number of serious problems. IJG does not recommend use of the TIFF 6.0 design (TIFF Compression tag 6). Instead, we recommend the JPEG design proposed by TIFF Technical Note #2 (Compression tag 7). - Page 67 The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License.
- Page 68 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- Page 69 In other cases, permission to use a particular library in non-free programs enables a greater number of people to use a large body of free software. For example, permission to use the GNU C Library in non-free programs enables many more people to use the whole GNU operating system, as well as its variant, the GNU Linux operating system. Although the Lesser General Public License is Less protective of the users' freedom, it does ensure that the user of a program that is linked with the Library has the freedom and the wherewithal to run that program using a modified version of the Library.
- Page 70 If distribution of the work is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, offer equivalent access to copy the above specified materials from the same place. Verify that the user has already received a copy of these materials or that you have already sent this user a copy. For an executable, the required form of the "work that uses the Library"...
- Page 71 This product include the software licensed for use under the terms of a GNU General Public License. A copy of the corresponding source code can be obtained by being charged the fee for distribution. To obtain a copy, contact your local Pioneer Customer Support Center. See the GNU website (http://www.gnu.org) for details of the GNU General Public License.
- Page 72 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B_En Published by Pioneer Corporation.