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  • Page 2 The following caution label appears on your unit. CAUTION Location: top of the mechanical unit RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON- NEL.
  • Page 3 Notes on Copyrights To use BD-Live functionality This product is licensed under the AVC patent port- folio license and VC-1 patent portfolio license for Because AACS (Advanced Access Content You must attach an external USB device using the the personal and non-commercial use of a con- System) is approved as content protection USB port (see page 22).
  • Page 4 Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries Symbol for These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean equipment 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........6-9 Viewing a photo .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Handling the Unit When shipping the unit To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need carefully and retain for future reference. to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of originally packed at the factory.
  • Page 7 Playable Discs Notes: Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD- Blu-ray Disc R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs - Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented cannot be played on the unit. - BD-R/RE discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or Photo files.
  • Page 8 BD-ROM Disc Features Menu sounds When you highlight or select a menu option, sounds can be heard such as BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a button clicks or a voice-over explaining the highlighted menu choice. single sided disc - about 5 to 10 times the capacity of a DVD.
  • Page 9 Regional Code Certain System Requirements This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play For high definition video playback: only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. •...
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote control ¥ DRC: Sets the late night function. INPUT (TUNER): Changes the input source (FM, AUX, PORTABLE, OPTICAL, COAXIAL, 0-9 numerical buttons: Select numbered options in a ¥ HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2) menu. STANDBY/ON: Switches the player ON or OFF. SUBTITLE ( ): Selects a subtitle language.
  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Front panel ¥ ø π “ ‘ - VOLUME –/+ ¥ STANDBY/ON Button Adjusts speaker volume. Switches the unit ON or OFF. “ Action indicator ø Disc Tray Lights when a touch sensor operation is performed. Insert a disc here. ] USB Port π...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Rear panel ¥ ø π “ ‘ « Å Í Î Ï Ì ¥ AC Power Cord « DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Plug into the power source. Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. ø SPEAKER Connectors Å PORT. IN Connect the speakers. Connect to a portable player with audio outputs.
  • Page 13: Speaker Connection

    Speaker Connection π Insert the speaker cord from the hole behind the base through to the pole and connect it to the speaker terminal. After connecting, put the speaker wire in the gap on the back side of the speaker. Attaching non-skid pads Match the colour tube on the wire with the colour indicator on the label, then insert the white wire with gray line into the red (+) side and the other wire into...
  • Page 14: Wall Mounting The Speakers

    • If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the wall, consult a profes- supplied with this system. Connection to any other amplifier may result in sional for advice. malfunction or fire. • Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation. Mounting screw (not supplied)
  • Page 15: Additional Notes On Speaker Placement

    Additional notes on speaker placement • Install the front left and right speakers at an equal distance from the TV. Precautions: • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.
  • Page 16: Connections To Your Tv

    Connections to Your TV Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the player to the HDMI IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections.
  • Page 17 Additional Information for HDMI Tip: • When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change following: the resolution for the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 18-19.) - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player.
  • Page 18: Resolution Setting

    Resolution Setting Available resolution according to the resolution setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and • When the non-copy protected media is playing back COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu or pressing the Video Output HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 19: Internet Connection

    HDMI OUT connection Internet connection • For the 576i resolution setting, real output resolution of HDMI OUT will This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN change to 576p. port on the rear panel. •...
  • Page 20: Internet Connection

    Notes: • The use of a “Router” may not be allowed or its usage may be limited depending on the policies and restrictions of your ISP. For details, • Depending on the internet service provider (ISP), the number of devices contact your ISP directly.
  • Page 21: Setting The Sound Mode

    Setting the sound mode Adjust the speaker level settings You can select a suitable sound mode. Press SOUND repeatedly until the You can adjust the sound level of each speaker. desired mode appears on the front panel display or the TV screen. Press SPK LEVEL repeatedly to select a desired speaker to set.
  • Page 22: Using Usb Devices

    Notes: Using USB devices • This player supports USB flash memory/external HDD formatted in This unit can play the movie, music and photo ON REMOTE FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). files contained on the USB device. However, for BD-Live, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported.
  • Page 23: Using The Home Menu

    Using the Home Menu Adjust the Setup settings ON REMOTE ON REMOTE 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME MENU 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME MENU 2 3, ENTER 2 Select an option: 2 Select the [Setup] option: 5∞ 3 Displays the selected option menu: ENTER 3 Select a desired option on the first level: 4 Exit the [Home Menu]:...
  • Page 24 [DISPLAY] Menu Resolution Sets the output resolution of the Component and HDMI video signal. Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 18-19 for details about the resolution. [Auto] – If the HDMI OUT jack is connected for TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV.
  • Page 25 [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu Speaker Setup Display Menu To obtain the best possible sound, use the Speaker Setup display to Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. specify the volume of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position.
  • Page 26 HD AV Sync [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) Sometimes Digital TV encounters a delay between picture and sound. If this The [LOCK] settings affect only BD and DVD playback. happens you can compensate by setting a delay on the sound so that it effectively ‘waits’...
  • Page 27 If you forget your password If you forget your password, you can clear it using the following steps: Remove any disc that might be in the player. Highlight [Password] in the [LOCK] option. Use Number buttons to enter “210499”. The password is cleared. DVD Rating Blocks playback of rated disc based on their content.
  • Page 28 [NETWORK] Menu BD-LIVE connection The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the BD Live features. You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. Some BD-ROM discs may enable you to access special BD-ROM sites, if [Permitted] – Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live contents. you connect the player to the Internet.
  • Page 29 [OTHERS] Menu DivX VOD ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
  • Page 30: Play A Disc

    Resume playback Play a disc During playback, press STOP (7) to stop playback. ON REMOTE The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “87” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (£) to resume playback (from the 1 Open the disc tray: OPEN/CLOSE (0) scene point).
  • Page 31 Playing repeatedly Marker Search AVCHD AVCHD MUSIC MOVIE During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. To enter a Marker The current title, chapter or track will be played back repeatedly. To return to You can start playback from up to nine memorized points. To enter a normal playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until the icon disappears.
  • Page 32 Selecting a subtitle language Hearing a different audio AVCHD MOVIE AVCHD MOVIE During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a desired subtitle During playback, press DISPLAY to display the playback menu. Use 5 ∞ to select the [Audio] option then use 2 3 to select desired language.
  • Page 33 Changing content list view Last Scene Memory MUSIC MOVIE This unit memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last On the [Movie], [Music], [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch off the unit.
  • Page 34: Displaying Disc Information

    Moving to another title/chapter Displaying disc information AVCHD MOVIE ON REMOTE When a disc has more than one title/chapter, you can move to 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: PLAY another title/chapter/track. Press DISPLAY during playback then use 5 / ∞ to select the 2 Displays the playback menu: DISPLAY [Title/Chapter] icon.
  • Page 35: Enjoying Bd-Live

    Caution: Enjoying BD-LIVE™ Do not extract the connected USB device while content is being downloaded or a Blu-ray disc is still in the disc tray. Doing so may damage ON REMOTE the connected USB device and BD-Live features may not operate properly 1 Inserts a BD-ROM disc with BD-LIVE™...
  • Page 36: Playing A Movie

    Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) Playing a movie Secondary video can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in- picture function. The player can play movie files on the disc/USB device and video contents recorded on a For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc. ON REMOTE To turn on/off secondary video, press PIP.
  • Page 37 Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle Movie file requirement If the subtitle does not display properly, change the language code as Movie file compatibility with this player is limited as follows: described below. Available resolution size: 1920 x 1080 (W x H) pixels File extensions: “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mp4”, “.mkv”...
  • Page 38: Listening To A Music

    Tips: Listening to a music • To go directly to any track or file and play, enter the track/file number using the numbered buttons (0-9). The player can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read • The playback may start automatically if the Audio CD inserted. ON REMOTE “MP3/WMA audio file requirement”...
  • Page 39: Viewing A Photo

    π Press ENTER to play or pause the background music. This option Viewing a photo is available after the background music is selected using [Music Select] option. This unit can play a photo files. Before playing [ Selects the background music. photo files, read “Photo file requirement”...
  • Page 40: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio Playing the iPod ON REMOTE Be sure that FM antenna is connected. For details about iPod, refer to the iPod User Guide. 1 Select FM: TUNER (INPUT) Preparation • To view iPod’s Videos and Photos on the TV screen. 2 Select a radio station: TUNE -/+ - Be sure to use the video connection through the VIDEO OUT jack on...
  • Page 41 Notes: Do this on remote • Compatibility with your iPod may vary depending on the type of your iPod. Press 5 ∞ and 3 or ENTER. Select a menu item • iPod touch has any difference in operation other than iPod. ) or DISC MENU or 2.
  • Page 42: Listening To Music From Your Portable Audio Player

    Listening to music from your Listening to the sound from portable audio player your component You can enjoy the sound of your component with the analog audio You can enjoy the sound of your portable audio player from the speakers of the system.
  • Page 43: Using Hdmi In Jacks

    Using HDMI IN jacks Using DIGITAL AUDIO IN jacks You can enjoy the pictures and sound of your component with the HDMI You can enjoy the sound of your component with the digital OUT jack. optical or coaxial output jack from the speakers of the system. To the digital optical output jack of your component To the HDMI OUT jack of your component To the digital coaxial output jack of your component...
  • Page 44: Reference

    Reference Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control the volume, input source, and power state of your Pioneer TV with the supplied Remote Control. You can control your TV using the buttons below. TV Control Buttons...
  • Page 45: Language Codes

    Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle and Disc Menu. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Afar 6565 Croatian 7282 Hausa 7265 Lingala 7678 Quechua 8185 Tajik 8471 Afrikaans...
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Correction • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No power. • No disc is inserted. • Insert a disc. (Check the disc indicator in the display The power is on, but the window is lit.) player does not work.
  • Page 47 Updates Resetting the unit If you observe any of the following symptoms. Note that information on this product is available on the Pioneer website. Please check the website for information on updating or servicing your Blu-ray • The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off.
  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Stereo mode: Front General PEAK Power 75 W + 75 W (4 1 kHz Non CLIP) Power requirements: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz RMS Power 60 W + 60 W (4 1 kHz THD 10%) Stand by consumption: 0.33 W Subwoofer...
  • Page 49 Speaker • Front speakers Enclosure Closed-box floorstanding type (magnetically shielded) System 2-way system Speakers: Woofer 5.2 cm cone type x2 Tweeter 2.6 cm semi-dome type Impedance Frequency range 200 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power 100 W Dimensions: Without speaker stand 77 mm (W) x 395 mm (H) x 55 mm (D) With speaker stand 126 mm (W) x 462 mm (H) x 126 mm (D)
  • Page 50: Open Source Software Notice

    Open source software notice 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the fol- lowing disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowl- edgement: “This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)”...
  • Page 51 Distributed according to the same disclaimer and license as libpng-0.88, with the following individuals added Copyright © 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110- to the list of Contributing Authors: 1301 USA John Bowler Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not Kevin Bracey allowed.
  • Page 52 when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announce- you cannot distribute so as to satisfy simultaneously your obligations under this License and any other ment including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying pertinent obligations, then as a consequence you may not distribute the Program at all.
  • Page 53 <one line to give the program’s name and a brief idea of what it does.> To protect each distributor, we want to make it very clear that there is no warranty for the free library. Also, if Copyright © <year> <name of author> the library is modified by someone else and passed on, the recipients should know that what they have is not This program is free software;...
  • Page 54 absence of any warranty; and distribute a copy of this License along with the Library. If such an object file uses only numerical parameters, data structure layouts and accessors, and small You may charge a fee for the physical act of transferring a copy, and you may at your option offer warranty macros and small inline functions (ten lines or less in length), then the use of the object file is unrestricted, protection in exchange for a fee.
  • Page 55 13.The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the Lesser General Public To obtain a copy, contact your local Pioneer Customer Support Center. License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ See the GNU website (http://www.gnu.org) for details of the GNU General Public License.

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