Pioneer UDP-LX500 Operating Instructions Manual

Pioneer UDP-LX500 Operating Instructions Manual

Universal disc player
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UDP-LX500
UNIVERSAL DISC PLAYER
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 UDP-LX500 UNIVERSAL DISC PLAYER Operating Instructions...
  • 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.
  • Page 3 For European models Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries Symbol for Symbol examples equipment 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 01 Before you start Playing specified range of discs, titles or chapter (track/file) in random order ....33 What’s in the box ....... 5 Continuing playback from a specified position Putting the batteries in the remote control .
  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Chapter 1 Before you start What’s in the box • 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 •...
  • Page 6: Software Update

    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-audiovisual.eu/ In the U.S.A.: https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home In Canada: http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/POCEN/Home In ASEAN: http://intl.pioneer-audiovisual.com/ In Hong Kong: http://hk.pioneer-audiovisual.com/...
  • 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. Caution • Only the discs that have been finalized can be played. Application format Disc type Logo CD-DA...
  • Page 8  Discs that cannot be played  About audio formats The following audio formats are supported on this • HD DVDs player: • DVD-RAM discs • Dolby TrueHD It is possible that some discs other than the ones • Dolby Digital Plus listed above may not be playable either.
  • Page 9  DualDisc playback With BD-ROMs, it is possible to use BD-J (Java) applications to create highly interactive titles, A DualDisc is a two-sided disc, one side of which for example including games. contains DVD content — video, audio, etc. — while the other side contains non-DVD content such as •...
  • Page 10: Playable Files

     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 001.jpg/001.mp3 01 Folder Folder...
  • Page 11  Table of Playable Files Playable media BD-R/RE/-R DL/ Playable files RE DL/-R LTH, File specifications (Extensions) DVD-R/RW/-R DL/ Network USB devices +R/+RW/+R DL, CD-R/RW Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz ✓ ✓ ✓ Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps (.mp3) Audio type: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz...
  • Page 12 Playable media BD-R/RE/-R DL/ Playable files RE DL/-R LTH, File specifications (Extensions) DVD-R/RW/-R DL/ Network USB devices +R/+RW/+R DL, CD-R/RW Maximum resolution: Up to 3 840 x 2 160 ✓ ✓ ✓ Video: MPEG 2, H.264, H.265, VP9 (.avi) Audio: MP3, AAC Maximum resolution: Up to 3 840 x 2 160 ✓...
  • Page 13: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control TOP MENU – Press to display the top menu of the BD-ROM or DVD-Video. HOME MENU – (page 39) 11 q / h – (page 26) 12 t – (page 26) 13 g – (page 26) 14 u / –...
  • Page 14: Front Panel

    REPLAY – Press during playback to return – Use to select items, change settings and move the cursor. to a position 10 seconds earlier. (page 27) ENTER – Press to execute the selected item or SHORT SKIP – Press during playback to enter a setting that has been changed, etc.
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel ANALOG AUDIO OUT terminals – (page 20) HDMI OUT SUB (AUDIO ONLY) terminal – Connect with an HDMI compatible AV receiver RS-232C terminal – Connect a home control or amplifier. This terminal is for the exclusive system equipped with an RS-232C port. For use of audio output.
  • Page 16: Connecting Up

    Chapter 2 Connecting up Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the This product is compatible with “x.v.Color” that power cord from the power outlet whenever have the capability to realize a wide-gamut color making or changing connections. space based on the xvYCC specifications.
  • Page 17: About Control Function With Hdmi

    About Control Function  Setting the HDMI Mode with HDMI The UDP-LX500 has two HDMI OUT (MAIN, SUB) terminals. See page 15 for the details on these terminals. The functions work when a control function with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or AV system (AV To make the setting, press HOME MENU to display receiver or amplifier, etc.) is connected to the...
  • Page 18: Connecting A Tv

    • Make sure to set HDMI Mode to Single playback of the disc. (page 41). • Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver compatible with PQLS function. Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or AV converter (such as an HDMI...
  • Page 19: Connecting An Av Receiver Or Amplifier

    Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital UDP-LX500’s rear panel Surround, LPCM, AAC or DSD. For instructions on connecting the TV and speakers to the AV receiver or amplifier, refer to the operating instructions for AV receiver or amplifier.
  • Page 20: Connecting Audio Cables

    Connecting audio Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier using an cables optical digital audio cable Connecting an AV receiver UDP-LX500’s rear panel or amplifier using an coaxial digital audio cable UDP-LX500’s rear panel White Optical digital audio cable 2-channel (commercially...
  • Page 21: Input Device Is Connected With The Zero Signal Terminal

    • When a USB device is connected and the player’s power is turned on, do not unplug the Audio or Video cable (commercially available) power cord. UDP-LX500’s front panel To audio or video input terminals AV receiver or TV etc. Hard disk, etc.
  • Page 22: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Internet service provider is required. For more details, contact your Computer nearest Internet service provider. Router • Please note that Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for communications LAN cable errors or problems related to the user's (commercially available) network connection environment or connected devices.
  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Chapter 3 Getting Started Making settings ❖ If the Setup Navigator menu is not using the Setup displayed Navigator menu  Press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu, select Initial Setup  Setup Navigator  Start, then press ENTER. Be sure to perform these settings when using the player in the following situations.
  • Page 24: Operating The Tv With The Player's Remote Control

    Press the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the code while pressing TV CONTROL ^. Note • The factory default setting is 01 (PIONEER). • If you make a mistake when inputting the code, release TV CONTROL ^ then start over from the beginning.
  • Page 25: Switching The Output Video Resolution

    Switching the output • When 4K, 4K/24p, 1080/24p or Source Direct is selected, the signals are output as such, even if video resolution your TV is not compatible with 4K, 4K/24p or 1080/24p signals. If the picture is not displayed properly, use RESOLUTION e/r to set an Use the procedure below to switch the output output video resolution at which the video and...
  • Page 26: Playback

    Chapter 4 Playback Playing discs or files ❖ Resuming playback from where it was stopped (resume playback function) This section describes the player’s main operations. • When g is pressed during playback, the point For the types of discs and files that can be played, at which the disc stopped is stored in the see page 7.
  • Page 27: Skipping Content

    Skipping content Playing a specific section within a title or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)  During playback, press u or i. • When i is pressed, the playback skips ahead to the beginning of the next chapter/track/file. Use this procedure to play a specific section within •...
  • Page 28: Playing In The Desired Order (Programmed Play)

    Playing in the desired order Zoom (Programmed Play)  During playback, press ZOOM. • Each time you press ZOOM, the zoom level During playback, press PROGRAM. changes as shown below. • The program screen is displayed. [Zoom 2x]  [Zoom 3x]  [Zoom 4x]  [Zoom Select the program number.
  • Page 29: Switching The Subtitles

    Switching the subtitles Moving subtitles For discs or files on which multiple subtitles are The position of the subtitles displayed while recorded, the subtitles can be switched during playing BD-ROMs or DVDs can be moved. playback. Play the BD-ROM or DVD video and display the subtitles on the TV screen.
  • Page 30: Displaying The Disc Information

    Displaying the disc Caution information • 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  Press DISPLAY. to Erasing data that has been added to BDs •...
  • Page 31: Playback Functions

    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 DVD-R Function UHD- BD-R DVD- DVD-...
  • Page 32: Using The Function Menu

    Using the FUNCTION Item Description menu Short Skip Forward to a position 30 seconds later. Replay Return to a position 10 seconds Various functions can be called out according to earlier. the player’s operating status. Switches the Closed Caption Closed Caption Display the FUNCTION menu.
  • Page 33: Playing From A Specific Time (Time Search)

    Continuing playback Playing from a specific time (Time Search) from a specified position (Continued Select Time. Viewing Playback) to select, then press ENTER. Input the time. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the time. This function allows you to continue playback from a position you specify to be played next time, even •...
  • Page 34: Playback From Source Function

    • The Source function allows you to play files on suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any media servers connected on an identical Local time without notice, and Pioneer disclaims any Area Network (LAN) as the receiver. liability in connection with such occurrences.
  • Page 35: Playback File On The Network

    Disc/USB playback 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 Source function features due Press SOURCE to display the Source function.
  • Page 36: Playing Back Image Files

    Playing back image files Playing the Playlist ❖ About Slideshow Press SOURCE to display the Source function. The Source function can also be displayed by A display of the files in the folder switches selecting Source from Home Menu, then pressing automatically.
  • Page 37: Changing The Audio Options

    Chapter 6 Setting the Audio/Video options Changing the Audio options Operating the Audio There are a number of additional sound settings Parameter screen you can make using the Audio Parameter menu. Press AUDIO P. to display the Audio Parameter screen. to select the setting you want to adjust.
  • Page 38: Changing The Video Options

    Changing the Video options Operating the Video There are a number of additional picture settings Parameter screen you can make using the Video Parameter menu. Press VIDEO P. to display the Video Parameter screen. to select the setting you want to adjust, then press ENTER.
  • Page 39: Changing The Settings

    Chapter 7 Advanced settings Changing the settings Operating the Initial Setup Select and set Initial Setup. screen to select, then press ENTER. Select the item and change the setting. to select, then press ENTER. When playback is stopped, display the Home Menu screen.
  • Page 40 Setting Options Explanation Digital Output Bitstream Select this to output digital audio signals directly. Select this to output digital audio signals converted to 2-channel audio signals. Reencode 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.
  • Page 41 Setting Options Explanation Single This is selected when connecting a device for use with the HDMI HDMI Mode OUT (MAIN) terminal only. Separate Select this when you want to output the video and audio separately, the video from the HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal, the audio from the HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal.
  • Page 42 Setting Options Explanation available Choose a language for the on-screen displays from the listed languages languages. Audio available Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default languages audio language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video playback. * For some discs, it may not be possible to change to the selected language.
  • Page 43 Setting Options Explanation Setup Navigator Start making the settings using the Setup Navigator menu. For details, see page 23. Change Password Register (change) the password for parental lock settings or for unlocking to play DVD- Videos with the parental lock feature (page 45). The default password is "0000". Parental Control Change the player’s parental lock level (page 45).
  • Page 44 ❖ Setting the IP address Input IP Address or Server Name. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the Select and set Network  IP Address Setting  number if you select IP address in step 3. Use Next Screen.
  • Page 45 ❖ Erasing data that has been added ❖ Changing the Parental Lock level to BDs and application data for viewing DVDs/BD-ROMs Use this procedure to erase data that has been Some discs containing scenes of violence, for added to BDs (data downloaded with the BD-LIVE example, have Parental Lock levels (check the function and data used with the BONUSVIEW indications on the disc’s jacket or elsewhere).
  • Page 46: Software Updating

    ENTER. Note Select and set OK. to select, then press ENTER. • When an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, use your computer to download it onto a USB flash drive. Carefully read the Note instructions on downloading update files •...
  • Page 47: Setting The Backlight Mode

    • When disposing of the product, we recommend you reset it to the factory default setting to delete the data. Setting the backlight mode • Default setting : 01 (normal mode) The backlight lighting pattern can be selected from among four modes, in consideration of convenience and battery service life.
  • Page 48: About How Digital Audio Formats Are Output

    About how digital audio formats are output Setting Bitstream Reencode Only the primary audio (the The primary audio, The primary audio, main sound for movies, etc.) secondary audio and secondary audio and is output. The secondary interactive audio are interactive audio are Method of audio and interactive audio converted into PCM audio...
  • Page 49: Additional Information

    Chapter 8 Additional information Cautions on use Turn the power off when not using the player Moving the player Depending on the conditions of the TV broadcast signals, striped patterns may appear on the screen If you need to move this unit, first remove the disc when the TV is turned on while the player’s power if there’s one loaded, and close the disc tray.
  • Page 50: Cleaning The Pickup Lens

    Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for players are commercially available, we advise against using them since some may damage the lens.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    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 Remedy No picture is displayed or Is the HDMI cable • Connect the cable properly according to the connected the picture is not properly connected? devices (page 16). displayed properly. • Disconnect the cable, then reinsert it firmly and all the way in. •...
  • Page 53 Problem Check Remedy • No sound is output. Is the volume set to the If the volume of the TV or AV amplifier is set to the minimum, minimum? raise it. • Sound is not output properly. Is the disc played back in No sound is output during slow motion play and forward and slow motion? reverse scanning.
  • Page 54: Control Function

    Sound is fast or slow. When an HDMI cable is When a Pioneer AV receiver or amplifier compatible with the PQLS function is connected directly to the player’s HDMI OUT terminal connected, are audio signals being output from...
  • Page 55: Network

    Network Problem Check Remedy Cannot connect to • Insert the LAN cable securely as far as it goes (page 22). network. • Do not connect using a modular cable. Use a LAN cable for the NETWORK terminal. • Check that the power of the Ethernet hub (router with hub function) or the modem is turned on.
  • Page 56 Problem Check Remedy The audio files stored on There are cases where a component with Internet security components on the software installed cannot be accessed. network, such as a The audio component on Switch on the audio component on the network before computer, cannot be the network which has switching on this unit.
  • Page 57: Others

    Others Problem Check Remedy Power does not turn on. Is the power cord • Plug the power cord securely into the power outlet (page 22). properly connected? • Unplug the power cord, wait several seconds, then plug the power cord back in. Is Auto Power Off set to 15 If Auto Power Off is set to 15 min or 30 min, the player’s power The player’s power turns...
  • Page 58: Glossary

    Glossary ❖ 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. ❖ Angle (Multi angle) ❖ Dolby Vision Up to 9 camera angles can be recorded simultaneously on BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs, letting you view the Dolby Vision is one of the High Dynamic Range (HDR)
  • Page 59 ❖ Interactive audio ❖ Region number The audio signals recorded in the titles of BD-ROMs. They See page 9. include for example the clicking sound made when the ❖ Secondary audio menu screen is operated. Some BD-ROMs include sub audio streams mixed with ❖...
  • Page 60: License And Trademark

    License and trademark “BONUSVIEW™” and the logo are trademarks of the Blu- ray Disc Association. “Blu-ray 3D™” and the logo are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Copyright 2004-2013 Verance Corporation. Cinavia™ is a Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and worldwide patents issued and pending under license from Verance Corporation.
  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications Model UDP-LX500 Type UNIVERSAL DISC PLAYER Rated voltage AC 120 V (For North American models) AC 110 V to 240 V (For others) Rated frequency 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 28 W Power consumption (standby) 0.4 W (For North American models) 0.45 W (For others)
  • Page 64 © 2018 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. SN29403453 H1806-0 © 2018 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation. Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction reserves. “Pioneer” is a trademark of Pioneer Corporation, and is used under license. * 2 9 4 0 3 4 5 3 *...

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