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BDP-LX55 BDP-440 Blu-ray 3D PLAYER BDP-140 For customers in Europe: Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk http://www.pioneer.eu Download an electronic version of this manual from our website. Operating Instructions Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
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.
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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. K056_A1_En...
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. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
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.
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. BDP-LX55 and BDP-440 only. 4. Finalize them before playing them on this player. 5. DVD-R for Authoring discs (3.95 and 4.7 GB) cannot be played.
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. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
• 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). Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
CONTINUED – Use to continue playback from a • Image files specified position. (page 33) .jpg and .jpeg TV CONTROL – (page 24) • Audio files AUDIO – (page 29) .wma and .mp3 .flac (BDP-LX55 only) Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
FL DIMMER 24 HDMI BDP-LX55, BDP-440 – Each time this is pressed, the BDP-LX55 – Use to switch HDMI Mode alternately brightness of the front panel display changes and/or (pages 16 and 41). the lighting status of the indicators on the front panel BDP-440/BDP-140 –...
STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and PQLS indicator (BDP-LX55 and BDP-440 only) – off. (page 17) OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc FL OFF indicator (BDP-LX55 and BDP-440 only) – (page 12) tray. – Press to stop playback. Disc tray Front panel display 10 USB port –...
SUB – Connect with an HDMI compatible AV receiver or amplifier. This terminal is only for outputting audio signals. Note • No video signal can be output through the SUB terminal. Make sure to connect your TV to the MAIN terminal. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
Deep Color can transmit a video device. 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. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
The functions work when a control function with HDMI- MENU is displayed, if the Flat Screen TV’s power was compatible Pioneer Flat Screen TV or AV system (AV off, its power turns on automatically. When the Flat receiver or amplifier, etc.) is connected to the player using Screen TV’s power is turned off, the player’s power...
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About the PQLS function (Only for Caution BDP-LX55 and BDP-440) • Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio compatible with Sound Retriever Link function. transfer control technology using the HDMI control Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or function.
Caution • Make sure to connect a TV to HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal, video signals cannot be output from HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal. • Make sure to set HDMI Mode to Single (page 41). Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
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BDP-LX55’s rear panel HDMI cable (commercially available) AV receiver Match the or amplifier direction of the plug to the terminal and insert straight. Direction of signal flow Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
480/576P when this player is connected using a • Operation of USB memory devices is not guaranteed. video cable. • Depending on the output video resolution setting, the picture may not be output. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
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. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
BDP-LX55’s rear panel BDP-LX55’s rear panel Internet Power cord (included) To wall outlet Modem LAN/USB feeder cable (included with the AS-WL300) Router Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300) DC 5V Ethernet Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
Use / to select, then press ENTER. Be sure to perform these settings when using the player When a Pioneer Flat Screen TV that is compatible with in the following situations. Control function is connected to this player’s HDMI OUT terminal, language settings are imported from the •...
Operating the TV with TV Preset code list the player’s remote Manufacturer Code(s) control PIONEER 00, 31, 32, 07, 36, 42, 51, GPM 41 GRAETZ 31, 42 ACURA 44 GRANADA 07, 35, 42, 43, 48 When the manufacturer code for your brand of TV is set...
• Load the disc with the printed side facing some discs. • 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. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
– When you start other Repeat Play or Random Play. reverse While playback is paused, press / /. • The picture moves a step forward or reverse each time the button is pressed. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
Press and hold BOOKMARK for a few seconds. pressed, switch them from the disc menu screen. • The list of bookmarks is displayed. Select the bookmark you want to play. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
• To recall data stored in the USB memory device, 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 memory device cannot be played). Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
• Secondary video mark is displayed for scenes at which secondary video is recorded if PIP Mark is set to On (page 42). 15. Some discs do not include secondary video. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
(Picture-in-Picture) (page 30). Second Audio Switch the BD-ROM’s secondary audio (page 29). Bitrate Display the bitrate of the audio/video/ secondary video/secondary audio. Still off Switch off the BD-ROM’s still picture. Search Skip forward 30 seconds. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
Press ENTER, then select the specified continued viewing playback time. 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. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
PC and the setting of such software, network connection may be blocked. • Even when encoded in a compatible format, some Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the files may not play correctly. player and/or the Home Media Gallery features due to •...
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. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
The Now Playing screen is displayed. Deleting tracks/files from the Playlist Select the track/file to be deleted, then press POP UP MENU to display the POP UP MENU menu. Use / to select Delete from Playlist, then press ENTER. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
Third party content services may be changed, suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time contents without notice, and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences. Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content • YouTube (MPEG4 AVC H.264) services will continue to be provided or available for a •...
The quality of the playback picture can be adjusted according to the TV you are using (page 44). Sharpness High Choose the level of sharpness. (Except BDP-LX55) Middle Standard Video Mode Choose the video output mode. (Except BDP-LX55) Vivid Cinema Custom Noise Reduction Choose the level of noise reduction. (Except BDP-LX55) Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
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(dynamic range) for playback at average volume. Use this when it is hard to analog audio signals are hear dialog or when watching movies at midnight. supported. Auto Select to switch the DRC setting On/Off automatically according to the input audio signal from the disc. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
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Only discs whose safety has been confirmed are allowed to connect to BD-LIVE. Prohibited No disc is allowed to connect to BD-LIVE. DLNA Enable Select this when connecting to DLNA server. Disable Select this when not connecting to DLNA server. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
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Secondary Audio Mark Select this to display the secondary audio mark on the TV screen (page 29). This is the factory default setting for the BDP-440/BDP-140. Select this if you do not want to display the secondary audio mark on the TV screen.
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Display the software update screen when the disc with the player’s update file is loaded. The software update screen must be displayed manually. (page 46) BUDA BUDA Information Display and set up the BUDA data on the connected USB memory device. BUDA Setup Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
MPEG Select and set Use or Not use at Proxy Server. compression). Use / to change, then press . List of BDP-440/BDP-140 setting items • Use – Select this when using a proxy server. Item Description • Not use – Select this when not using a proxy server.
• If you have forgotten the password, reset the player to the factory default setting, then register the password • If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD is set, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected again (page 47). and played. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
• Using a USB memory device. Select and set Security Parental Control Product information on this player is provided on the Pioneer website. Check the website shown on page 6 for Next Screen. Use / to select, then press ENTER.
Menu screen. Note Press HOME MENU. • When an update file is provided on the Pioneer Select and set Initial Setup. website, use your computer to download it onto a Use / to select, then press ENTER. USB memory device or disc. Carefully read the instructions on downloading update files provided on Select and set Options ...
All rights reserved. copies of the Software and that both the above copyright following URL. This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric notice(s) and this permission notice appear in supporting http://www.oss-pioneer.com/homeav/blu-ray Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). documentation. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
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LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF protection in exchange for a fee. compliance. MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
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By contrast, the GNU "work that uses the library". The former contains code distribution of derivative or collective works based on General Public Licenses are intended to guarantee your the Library. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
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This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/ balance of the section is intended to apply, and the definitions.) section as a whole is intended to apply in other or modify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General circumstances. Public Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
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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...
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Is the output video resolution • On the BDP-LX55, switch the resolution at Resolution (page 41). properly set? • On the BDP-440/BDP-140, press HDMI to switch the video resolution output from the HDMI OUT terminal (page 12). • Is the player connected...
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Digital Output to Re-encode or PCM (page 40). Sound is fast or slow. When an HDMI cable is When a Pioneer AV receiver or amplifier compatible with the PQLS connected, are audio signals function is connected directly to the player’s HDMI OUT terminal using...
Control function are connected between the Control-compatible device and the player. • See page 16. • 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.
Be particularly careful when the power • Has there been a power cord is connected to the AC outlet on another device because the failure? player turns off in conjunction with the device. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
See page 15. 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. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
Parental Lock See page 46. 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. Downloaded From DvDPlayer-Manual.com Pioneer Manuals...
External dimensions (including projecting parts) BDP-LX55: 435 mm (W) x 93 mm (H) x 252 mm (D) BDP-440: 435 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 252 mm (D) BDP-140: 435 mm (W) x 58 mm (H) x 249 mm (D) Tolerable operating temperature +5 °C to +35 °C...
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