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BDP-160 BDP-160-K Blu-ray 3D PLAYER BDP-160-S 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...
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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(the time depends on the the power cord once in a while. When you find it extent of condensation). The water droplets will damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized dissipate and playback will become possible. service center or your dealer for a replacement.
Chapter 1 Before you start What’s in the box • Remote control x 1 • AAA/R03 dry cell batteries x 2 • Power cord • Warranty card (European models only) • Software license notice • Operating instructions (this document) Open the rear cover. Putting the batteries in the Insert the batteries (AAA/R03 x 2).
The player can be controlled from a mobile device by IN U.K.: installing the special application onto the mobile device. http://www.pioneer.eu/ For details, see the product information on the Pioneer http://www.pioneer.co.uk/ website. IN Hong Kong: This special application may be changed or discontinued http://www.pioneerhongkong.com.hk/...
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...
• “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” logo are • DTS-HD High Resolution Audio trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • DTS Digital Surround • is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing • MPEG audio (AAC) Corporation. • Linear PCM To enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby ...
About region numbers BD-LIVE functions such as downloading movie trailers or additional audio and subtitle languages Blu-ray Disc Player and BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs are and playing on-line games can be enjoyed over the assigned region numbers according to the region in Internet.
• It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format computer or a BD/DVD recorder, if burn quality is not created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. good due to characteristics of the disc, scratches, dirt ®...
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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...
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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 1 280 x 720 RMVB ® Video: RealVideo (.rm/.rmvb) ® Audio: RealAudio , AAC 1.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control 10 STOP – (page 21) 11 REV – (page 21) 12 TOP MENU – Press to display the top menu of the BD-ROM or DVD-Video. 13 /// – Use to select items, change settings and move the cursor.
Front Panel STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc off. tray. – Press to stop playback. Disc tray USB port – (page 18) Front panel display Reset button –...
Chapter 2 Connecting up Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord “x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to the products that from the power outlet whenever making or changing have the capability to realize a wide-gamut color space connections.
Cables when using the Caution control function with HDMI. The control function with • Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver HDMI may not operate properly if other HDMI cables compatible with Sound Retriever Link function. are used.
Connecting a TV Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier See Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier on page 17 to connect an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable. Connect to an AV receiver or amplifier in order to enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Caution Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High...
Connecting audio Connecting the USB device cables Caution • Be sure to turn the player’s power off before Connecting an AV receiver or connecting or disconnecting USB devices. amplifier using an coaxial • When using an external hard disk as the external storage device, be sure to turn on the hard disk’s digital audio cable power before turning on the player’s power.
Internet service provider is required. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider. • Please note that Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for communications errors or problems related to the user's network connection environment or connected devices. Contact your provider or the Computer manufacturer of your connected devices.
Use / to select, then press ENTER. • Before turning on the power, check that the When a Pioneer TV that is compatible with Control connections between the player and other devices are function is connected to this player’s HDMI OUT correct.
Chapter 4 Playback Playing discs or files Note • The resume playback function is canceled This section describes the player’s main operations. automatically in the following cases: For the types of discs and files that can be played, see – When the disc tray is opened. page 7.
Playing in slow motion Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) While playback is paused, press and hold /. Use this procedure to play the currently playing disc, title, • The speed switches each time the button is pressed chapter, track or file repeatedly. (the speed is displayed on the TV screen).
Making bookmarks Switching the camera angles You can make bookmarks on the video currently playing For BD-ROM and DVD-Video discs on which multiple and play back the scene later. angles are recorded, the angles can be switched during playback. During playback, press BOOKMARK. •...
Switching the audio Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE For discs or files on which multiple audio streams/ channels are recorded, audio streams/channels can be This player is compatible with BD-Video BONUSVIEW switched during playback. and BD-LIVE. During playback, press AUDIO. When using BD-Video discs compatible with •...
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 BD-R DVD- Video Image...
Using the FUNCTION FUNCTION menu item list menu Item Description Display the title information for the Title (track) currently playing disc and total number Various functions can be called out according to the of titles on the disc. Also select the title player’s operating status.
Continuing playback Playing from a specific time (Time Search) from a specified position (Continued Select Time. Viewing Playback) Use / 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 after •...
Chapter 5 Playback from Home Media Gallery – DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other components) Files stored in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as described above can be played by Digital Media YouTube Player (DMP). The player supports the use of such DMP.
• This step is not for the discs that have been recorded with BDAV/VR/AVCREC format. Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the Home Media Gallery features due to • To play files in AVCHD format on a USB device, create communication errors/malfunctions associated with a folder named “AVCHD”...
Playing back image files Playing the Playlist About Slideshow Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the Home Media Gallery. A display of the files in the folder switches automatically. The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home Menu, then pressing ENTER.
Press POWER to turn this unit's power on. The Pioneer logo appears on the TV screen. Note • For instructions on operating your mobile devices, Note see their respective operating instructions. • If the Pioneer logo is not displayed, check the following:...
Press STANDBY/ON and the power to the unit will come on. The Pioneer logo will be displayed on the TV screen. Press to display the Wi-Fi Direct mode screen. Use / to select Refresh, then press ENTER.
Press / to select the item you want to play, suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time then press ENTER. without notice, and Pioneer disclaims any liability in To stop playback, press EXIT. Playback of the video stops. connection with such occurrences.
Chapter 7 Advanced settings Changing the settings Operating the Initial Setup Select and set Initial Setup. Use / to select, then press ENTER. screen Select the item and change the setting. Use /// to select, then press ENTER. When playback is stopped, display the Home ...
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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.
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Setting Options Explanation HDMI Audio Out Bitstream Select this to output HDMI audio signals directly. Select this to output HDMI audio signals converted to PCM 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.
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Setting Options Explanation available languages Choose a language for the on-screen displays from the listed languages. Audio available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default audio language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video playback. * For some discs, it may not be possible to change to the selected language.
Setting Options Explanation Screen Saver The screen saver is not activated. The screen saver will be activated if no operation has been performed for 1 min more than one minute/two minutes/three minutes. Operating the remote 2 min control can deactivate the screen saver. 3 min Auto Power Off Select this if you do not want the power to turn off automatically.
Erasing data that has been added to Select and set Server Select Method. Use / to change, then press . BDs and application data • IP Address – Input the IP address. Use this procedure to erase data that has been added to •...
Product information on this player is provided on the Pioneer website. Check the website shown on page 6 for Select and set Security Parental Control update and service information on your Blu-ray disc Next Screen.
Wireless network • This unit supports USB flash drives formatted in FAT32, FAT16 or NTFS. When formatting a USB flash connection drive on your computer, do so with the settings below. – File system: FAT32 – Allocation unit size: Default allocation size Wireless network setup •...
Connection settings are made by inputting the 8-digit PIN Finish entering the security code by selecting Enter code shown on the main display to the access point to using /// and pressing ENTER. which you selected. Follow the instructions shown in Select Next using ///...
About how digital audio formats are output Setting Bitstream Re-encode Only the primary audio (the The primary audio, secondary The primary audio, secondary main sound for movies, etc.) is audio and interactive audio are audio and interactive audio are output. The secondary audio converted into PCM audio and converted into PCM audio then Method of...
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 when the TV is If you need to move this unit, first remove the disc if turned on while the player’s power is turned on.
(condensation) may form on the disc surface. Discs will or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service not play properly if there is condensation on them. center. Although lens cleaners for players are...
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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Problem Check Remedy Picture freezes and the front • Press STOP to stop playback, then restart playback. panel and remote control • If the playback cannot be stopped, press STANDBY/ON on the buttons stop working. player’s front panel to turn off the power, then turn the power back on. •...
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Problem Check Remedy Multi-channel sound is not Is the audio output of the Read the operating instructions for the connected AV receiver or output. connected AV receiver or amplifier and check the audio output settings of the AV receiver or amplifier, etc., properly set? amplifier.
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.
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Problem Check Remedy A message other than Is “Network is FAILED.” • Check that this player and the Ethernet hub (or router with a hub “Networks is OK.” is displayed? functionality) are properly connected. displayed when Connection • If the IP address is obtained using the DHCP server function, check Test is performed.
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Problem Check Remedy Video and audio playback are Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format supported by undesirably stopped or this unit. disturbed. Even audio files listed as playable on this unit may sometimes not be played back or displayed. Check whether the folder has been damaged or corrupted.
Wireless LAN Problem Check Remedy Network cannot be accessed This unit and wireless LAN Improve the wireless LAN environment by taking steps such as moving via wireless LAN. router etc. are too far apart, or the unit and wireless LAN router etc. closer together. there is an obstacle between them.
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Problem Check Remedy The player cannot be Are you operating the remote Operate from within 7 m of the remote control sensor. operated with the remote control from a point too far control. away from the player? Are the batteries dead? Replace the batteries (page 5).
Glossary Angle (Multi angle) Dolby TrueHD Up to 9 camera angles can be recorded simultaneously on BD- Dolby TrueHD is an audio format using lossless coding. With BD- ROM or DVD-Video discs, letting you view the same scene from ROMs, up to 8 channels can be recorded at 96 kHz/24 bits, or up different angles.
MAC (Media Access Control) address VC-1 A hardware identification number assigned specifically to the A video codec developed by Microsoft and standardized by the network device (LAN card, etc.). Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). Some BDs include videos encoded in this codec. ...
Specifications BDP-160 Model BDP-160-K BDP-160-S Type Blu-ray 3D PLAYER AC 110 V to 240 V Rated voltage 50 Hz/60 Hz Rated frequency 17 W Power consumption 0.3 W Power consumption (standby) Power consumption (quick start) 2.0 kg Weight 435 mm (W) x 58 mm (H) x 250 mm (D) External dimensions (including projecting parts) +5 °C to +35 °C...
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9120 Melsele, Belgium 212-0031, Japan http://www.pioneer.eu [*] BDP-160-K, BDP-160-S English: Dansk: Hereby, Pioneer, declares that this [*] is Undertegnede Pioneer erklærer herved, in compliance with the essential at følgende udstyr [*] overholder de requirements and other relevant væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Português: Pioneer declara que este [*] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. [*] este in conformitate cu cerintele esentiale si alte prevederi ale Directivei 1999/5/EU. Eesti: 1999/5/EC. sätetele. Polski: Magyar: Norsk: 1999/5/EF. Íslenska: 1999/5/EC...