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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc PLAYER...
- Page 2 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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Page 3: Operating Environment
CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. - Page 4 Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, contact the Pioneer service center on the back cover, or your dealer for a replacement. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
- Page 5 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Network connection ........16 Controlling this player via another Pioneer component ..16 Using an external IR receiver with this player. -
Page 7: Before You Start
HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI Control By connecting this unit to a Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with an HDMI cable, you can control this unit from the connected plasma television or AV system, as well... -
Page 8: What's In The Box
DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • This player may not be able to play perfectly every disc that features one of the logos listed above. Please contact Pioneer if you find a disc that won’t play properly. -
Page 9: File Compatibility
Before you start Important • This player is not compatible with BD-R/-RE (Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format Ver. 1 and Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format Ver. 2), DVD-R/-RW (VR mode), DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, CDs (with PC files) or disc types other than those listed above. •... -
Page 10: Titles And Chapters
Before you start File extensions The following file extensions should be used with this player: • Video .wmv .mpg .mpeg • Audio .wma .mp3 .wav • Image .jpg .jpeg .png .gif Even when files have a supported file extension, some files may not play or display depending on the content or media server type. -
Page 11: Connecting Up
Connect the supplied power cord here, then plug into a power outlet. CONTROL IN 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 16). -
Page 12: Easy Connections
Connecting up Easy connections AC IN This is a basic setup that allows you to watch discs on your TV using just the cables supplied. Important • This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using AV cables, as the picture from this player will not appear properly on your TV. -
Page 13: Connecting For Hdmi Output
Connecting up Connecting for HDMI output If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to this player using a commercially available HDMI cable. The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as most digital audio formats. -
Page 14: Connecting Using The Component Video Output
Connecting up Connecting using the component video output You can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment). • Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver. -
Page 15: Connecting Using An S-Video Output
Connecting up Connecting using an S-Video output You can use the S-Video output instead of the VIDEO OUT jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment). • Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-Video input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver. -
Page 16: Network Connection
Pioneer component The CONTROL IN jack allows you to control this player via the remote control sensor of another Pioneer component — typically an AV receiver — that has a CONTROL OUT jack. Remote control signals are passed through to the player from the remote sensor of the other component, allowing you greater freedom in the placement of your player. -
Page 17: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON Press to switch the player on (the power indicator and indicator in the middle of the unit light up when the power is on) or into standby. Disc tray ... -
Page 18: Remote Control
Controls and displays Remote control STANDBY/ON DIMMER CLEAR ENTER AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER HOME MENU GREEN PLAY MODE TV CONTROL INPUT CHANNEL SELECT BD PLAYER STANDBY/ON Press to switch the player on or into standby. ... -
Page 19: Front Panel Display
Controls and displays Front panel display Lights during playback of a disc. Character display Shows various playback information — disc time, chapter and title number, etc. -
Page 20: Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 4 Getting Started Switching on and setting up When you switch the player on for the first time the Setup Navigator screen appears. We recommend using this to make a few basic player settings. STANDBY/ON ENTER Switch on your TV and set the video input to this player. Press the ... -
Page 21: Using The On-Screen Displays
Getting Started About the screen saver If the player is stopped or paused for more than five minutes with no other operation, the screen saver starts. Once the screen saver has started, pressing any button on the front panel or remote will clear it and return the player to normal operation. -
Page 22: Playing Movies, Music And Photos
Getting Started Playing movies, music and photos Using this player, you can enjoy watching movies, listening to music and browsing photos, from BD and DVD discs or from a media server on the network. How you navigate, browse and play content varies according to the format of the content and the media: •... -
Page 23: Playback Controls
Getting Started Playback controls CLEAR ENTER OUTPUT RESOLUTION AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY PLAY MODE PHOTO ZOOM Resuming playback The resume function offers a convenient way to restart playback from where you stopped it previously. Resuming playback of BD/DVD movies and audio CDs If you stop playback before the end of the disc, the playback stop position is stored so that you can resume watching the disc from the same place later. - Page 24 Getting Started Playing video in slow motion You can play BD and DVD movies and movie files at different forward slow motion speeds. During playback, press to start slow motion playback. • The slow motion speed is shown on-screen. •...
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Page 25: Switching Subtitles
Getting Started Switching camera angles ANGLE Some BD and DVD movies feature scenes shot from two or more angles — check the disc box for details. • During playback, press ANGLE to switch the angle. • There may be a short delay after pressing the button before the angle changes. -
Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started Frequently Asked Questions • Why won’t the disc I loaded play? First check that you loaded the disc the right way up (label side up), and that it’s clean and not damaged. See Taking care of your player and discs on page 46 for information on cleaning discs. If a disc loaded correctly won’t play, it’s probably an incompatible format or disc type. -
Page 27: Using The Disc Navigator
Using the Disc Navigator Chapter 5 Using the Disc Navigator Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the PC files on a DVD-R/-RW disc to find what you want to play. Additionally, PC files contained on a BD-ROM can be played back from Disc Navigator. You can use the Disc Navigator when a disc is playing or stopped. Important •... - Page 28 Using the Disc Navigator Displaying the Browse menu Press to display the Browse menu: • All Movies Scallop-man 3 Closer Discount store School of legend Advance in the future part-2 All Movies The EEL Browse World Baseball Search Dream on the way Sort Finding a southpaw Dear Customer...
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Page 29: Photo Navigator
Using the Disc Navigator Photo Navigator The photo section of the Disc Navigator allows you to browse and display all the compatible photo files found on the loaded BD-ROM or DVD-R/-RW disc (non-photo files are not displayed). See also File compatibility on page 9 for more on compatible file types. -
Page 30: Music Navigator
The Quicklist can contain up to 25 5 Albums 2 Albums songs. Pioneer All Stars 20 items Acoustic Guitar 20 Songs Best of Pioneer All Stars 13 Songs Cooking Or Eating 10 Songs Family 12 Songs Good!! 18 Songs... - Page 31 Quicklist: Quicklist Electrified End Of The Road Into The Arena Keep On Running Artist: Pioneer All Stars Album: Acoustic Guitar Never Let You Go Genre: Rock Format: WMA Open Your Eyes...
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Page 32: Using The Home Media Gallery
• Problems with the PC may cause malfunctions. Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the Home Media Gallery features due to communication error/ malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment. -
Page 33: Using The Home Media Gallery
Using the Home Media Gallery About the network settings This unit uses DHCP and Auto IP functionality to make all the network settings automatically. If you are using a broadband router or a broadband modem with a DHCP server function, setup should be completely automatic with no manual settings required. - Page 34 Using the Home Media Gallery Displaying the Browse menu Press to display the Browse menu: • All Movies Scallop-man 3 Closer Discount store School of legend Advance in the future part-2 All Movies The EEL Browse World Baseball Search Dream on the way Sort Movie Sources...
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Page 35: Photo Navigator
Using the Home Media Gallery Photo Navigator The photo section of the Home Media Gallery allows you to browse and display all the compatible photo files found on your local area network (non-photo files are not displayed). See also File compatibility on page 9 for more on compatible file types. -
Page 36: Music Navigator
2 Albums Treetop 5 Albums William And Marry 2 Albums Pioneer All Stars 1214 items Acoustic Guitar 20 Songs Best of Pioneer All Stars 13 Songs Cooking Or Eating 10 Songs Family 12 Songs Good!! 18 Songs Morning Glory 11 Songs... - Page 37 Press to display Song Options menu: • Acoustic Guitar Electrified End Of The Road Into The Arena Keep On Running Artist: Pioneer All Stars Artist:Depeche Mode Never Let You Gohe Album: Acoustic Guitar Album: Remixes 81-04 Genre: Rock Genre: Alternative...
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Page 38: About Windows Media Connect
• Progress bar (elapsed time and song length) • Album name • Genre • File format • Browse menu • Play status • Play mode • Next/Previous song names Now Playing Pioneer All Stars Real Sound Acoustic Guitar Genre: Rock All Songs Browse Search Sort Now Playing... -
Page 39: Video/Audio Adjust Menu
Video/Audio Adjust menu Chapter 7 Video/Audio Adjust menu From the Video/Audio Adjust menu you can make various settings that affect how video is presented on your TV and how the sounds. Items in the Video/Audio Adjust menu can only be changed during playback. Video Adjust •... -
Page 40: Audio Adjust
Video/Audio Adjust menu Audio Adjust From the Audio Adjust menu you can set the Audio DRC (Dynamic Range control). Audio DRC • Default setting: Off When watching Dolby Digital BD and DVD discs, as well as PC files with Dolby Digital audio, at low volume, it’s easy to lose the quieter sounds completely —... -
Page 41: Initial Setup Menu
Initial Setup menu Chapter 8 Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various player options for sound, picture, language and so on. Note that settings can only be changed when the player is stopped. If you disconnect the player from the wall outlet before switching the player off, any new settings made during that session will be lost. - Page 42 Initial Setup menu Setting Options Audio Out Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital • Dolby Digital PCM This setting is effective in digital audio outputs. DTS Out DTS • DTS PCM This setting is effective in digital audio outputs. DTS Downmix Stereo •...
- Page 43 Initial Setup menu Setting Options Network IP Configuration Next Screen Device Name Next Screen Display Network Next Screen Config. Speakers Audio Output Mode 2 Channel • 5.1 Channel Speaker Setup Next Screen Options On Screen Display On • BD Country Code Next Screen Auto Power Off On •...
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Page 44: About The Audio Output Settings
Initial Setup menu About the audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Setup menu (page 41) affect the output to the analog (2ch/5.1ch), digital and HDMI outputs with various types of disc/files. Disc audio format BD-ROM Dolby Digital... -
Page 45: Speaker Setup
Initial Setup menu Speaker Setup You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. This setting does not affect any digital audio output. Use the Speaker Setup screen to tell the player what kinds of speakers you have connected. -
Page 46: Additional Information
This player is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. Do not use any kind of adapter when playing 8 cm DVD discs. This size disc can be played in this player without an adapter;... -
Page 47: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats
Additional information Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this product for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it: Do... • Use in a well-ventilated room. • Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack. -
Page 48: Setting Up The Remote To Control Your Tv
While holding down the TV CONTROL button, input the two digit code from the table below that corresponds to the make of your TV. For example, if you have a Pioneer TV, press and hold TV CONTROL , then press 0, 0 on the remote control. -
Page 49: Bd/Dvd Language Code List
Additional information BD/DVD language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Catalan (ca), 0301 English (en), 0514 Corsican (co), 0315 French (fr), 0618 Czech (cs), 0319 German (de), 0405 Welsh (cy), 0325 Italian (it), 0920 Danish (da), 0401 Spanish (es), 0519 Bhutani (dz), 0426 Dutch (nl), 1412... -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Additional information Troubleshooting IIncorrect 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 after checking the items below, please contact customer services. - Page 51 Additional information Problem Remedy Cannot play multi-channel audio. • Check the audio options available from the disc menu. • Multi-channel 192 kHz audio is output in 2 channels. • Check that the Dolby Digital Out and DTS Out settings (see Audio Out on page 42) are suitable for •...
- Page 52 •This player does not support HDMI Control-compatible components other than those made by Pioneer. •This unit will not function properly with components that do not support HDMI Control, or when connected with components other than those made by Pioneer. Remedy • LAN indicator is unlit: –...
- Page 53 Additional information Problem Remedy • Check the physical connections (hub, 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, or crossed cable and other cable Cannot play or display. • Check if the file complies to the supported format, bit rate or profile (see page 9). Also check if the file •...
- Page 54 Additional information Problem A ‘’ appears in the file name. The power automatically turns on. Remedy • A character that cannot be displayed on this unit is included in the file name. Use only alphanumeric characters if you want file names to be displayed correctly on this player. •...
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Page 55: Glossary
Additional information Glossary Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can also be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square);... -
Page 56: License
Additional information License [MPEG4IP] This software is based in part on Mozilla Public License 1.1 see http://www.mozilla.org/MPL/ for information. [OpenSSL] OpenSSL License Copyright © 1998-2004 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. - Page 57 Additional information [Howl] Copyright © 2003, 2004 Porchdog Software All rights reserved. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...
- Page 58 Additional information [FreeType] The FreeType Project is Copyright © 1996-2000 by David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg. All rights reserved except as specified below. THE FREETYPE PROJECT IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- Page 59 Additional information [GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE] Version 2, June 1991 Copyright © 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
- Page 60 Additional information c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.) The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it.
- Page 61 Additional information How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it free software which everyone can redistribute and change under these terms.
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- Page 63 Additional information b) Use a suitable shared library mechanism for linking with the Library. A suitable mechanism is one that (1) uses at run time a copy of the library already present on the user’s computer system, rather than copying library functions into the executable, and (2) will operate properly with a modified version of the library, if the user installs one, as long as the modified version is interface-compatible with the version that the work was made with.
- Page 64 General Public License. The machine readable copy of the corresponding source code is available for the cost of distribution. For more information or to obtain a copy, contact your local Pioneer Customer Service center. Details of the GNU General Public License can be found at the GNU website (http://www.gnu.org).
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Page 65: Specifications
Additional information Specifications General System ........Blu-ray Disc PLAYER (BD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW, CD, network file playback) Power requirements . - Page 66 Additional information Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.
- Page 67 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 PIONEER, ELITE, SOUND.VISION.SOUL, and the Pioneer, Elite and sound.vision.soul logos are trademarks of Pioneer Corporation. Published by Pioneer Corporation.