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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...
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...
Chapter 1 Before you start What’s in the box WARNING • Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or • Remote control x 1 other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, •...
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.
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 Playing BDs trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • BDs (BDMV) compatible with the formats below can be played. • is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing – Blu-ray Disc Read-Only (ROM) Format Version 2 Corporation.
With BD-ROMs, it is possible to use BD-J (Java) About region numbers applications to create highly interactive titles, for Blu-ray Disc Player and BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs are example including games. assigned region numbers according to the region in which they are sold. This player’s region numbers are: •...
Playing discs created on computers Supported video file formats or BD/DVD recorders • DivX Plus HD ® ® • It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a DivX Certified to play DivX and DivX Plus computer due to the application settings or (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including computer’s environment settings.
Part Names and • MKV MKV files can be played. Functions – MKV is a file format allowing multiple audio and video files to be held in a single file. – The files that can be played are as follows: Remote Control Resolution: Up to 1 280 x 720 Extension: “.mkv”...
Lights Lights screen. Lights 28 Color buttons – Use these to navigate BD-ROM BDP-140 – Each time this is pressed, the brightness menus. of the front panel display switches (in 4 levels). PROGRAM – (page 28) CD/SACD BOOK MARK – (page 28) For hybrid discs, press to switch between the CD and SACD layers.
Front Panel BDP-LX55 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) –...
Rear Panel BDP-LX55 BDP-440 BDP-140 HDMI OUT terminal(s) – (below and page 15) LAN (10/100) terminal – (page 21) VIDEO OUTPUT terminals – (page 20) USB port – (page 20) DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal – (page 20) RS-232C terminal (BDP-LX55 only) – This terminal is not used.
Chapter 2 Connecting up Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord This product is compatible with “x.v.Color” that have the from the power outlet whenever making or changing capability to realize a wide-gamut color space based on connections.
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.
Connecting a TV BDP-440/BDP-140 BDP-440’s rear panel See Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier on the right column to connect an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable. Caution • Hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the cable.
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TV, the TV’s input may switch automatically. If this happens, turn off the control function with HDMI on the TV. HDMI cable (commercially available) BDP-440/BDP-140 AV receiver BDP-440’s rear panel Match the or amplifier...
Connecting video and Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier using an optical audio cables digital audio cable Note BDP-LX55’s rear panel • Make the settings in the Setup Navigator menu according to the type of cable connected (page 23). • To output video signals from this player, connect using a video cable (not including when connected using an HDMI cable).
Connecting to the Connecting the USB memory device network through LAN interface Caution • Be sure to turn the player’s power off before By connecting this player to the network via the LAN connecting or disconnecting USB memory devices. terminal, you can play audio files stored on the •...
Connecting the power Connecting to a wireless LAN cord Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold WL300 for connection. Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. •...
Select the OSD language. 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...
Chapter 4 Playback • When a BD with usage restrictions set by a BD recorder is loaded, the PIN code input screen appears. In this case, input your PIN code. Press PLAY to play the disc. • To pause, press PAUSE during playback.
Forward and reverse Playing a specific section scanning within a title or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat) During playback, press REV or FWD. Use this procedure to play a specific section within a title • The scanning speed switches each time the button is or track repeatedly.
Playing in the desired order Deleting the bookmark (Programmed Play) Select the bookmark you want to delete, then press CLEAR. • Bookmarks may not be allowed to make for some During playback, press PROGRAM. discs. • The program screen is displayed. •...
Switching the subtitles Group 3 Belarusian(be/bel), Bulgarian(bg/bul), Macedonian(mk/ mkd), Moldavian(mo/mol), Russian(ru/rus), Serbian(sr/ For discs or files on which multiple subtitles are recorded, srp), Ukrainian(uk/ukr) the subtitles can be switched during playback. Group 4 Greek(el/ell) Group 5 Estonian(et/est), Kurdish(ku/kur), Turkish(tr/tur) Caution •...
Switching the secondary • If a USB memory device containing other data (previously recorded) is used, the video and audio video may not play back properly. • Do not disconnect the USB memory device while Use the procedure below to switch the secondary video playback is in progress.
Disc information 1. Some functions may not work for some discs or files, even if indicated [ ] on the table. 2. Except BDP-140. 3. For some discs, normal playback resumes automatically when the chapter switches. 4. No sound is produced during forward and reverse scanning.
Using the FUNCTION Item Description Replay Skip backward 10 seconds. menu Slide Show Switch the playback speed while playing the picture slide show. Various functions can be called out according to the Transition Change the style of the slide show while player’s operating status.
Playing specified range of discs, titles or chapter (track/ file) in random order You can select from 2 types of random playback. Select Mode. to select, then press ENTER. Select the playing mode. to select, then press ENTER. Random play The specified range of discs, titles or chapter (track/file) is played in random order.
Chapter 5 Playback from Home Media Gallery • The following files are allowed to be played from Home Media Gallery: – PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed – PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed –...
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 •...
DLNA Search Playing back image files Playing back the files stored on the components About Slideshow connected to the player via network. A display of the files on the disc or in the folder switches Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the automatically.
Playing the Playlist Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the Home Media Gallery. The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home Menu, then pressing ENTER. Select Playlist. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Select the track/file to be played.
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 •...
Chapter 7 Advanced settings Changing the settings Operating the Initial Setup screen When playback is stopped, display the Home Menu screen. HOME MENU. Press Select and set Initial Setup. to select, then press ENTER. Select the item and change the setting. to select, then press ENTER.
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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 PCM audio signals. Re-encode Select this to output digital audio signals converted to DTS Digital Surround. Select this to output audio signals other than digital audio signals. DTS Downmix (BDP-LX55) Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio signals, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals or...
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Setting Options Explanation HDMI Mode (BDP-LX55) Single Select this when an HDMI cable is connected to HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal only. Separate Select this when HDMI cables are connected to both HDMI OUT terminals. Pure Audio Select this to enjoy music only with a better sound quality when devices are connected to both HDMI output terminals.
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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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Setting Options Explanation Screen Saver The screen saver is not activated. 1 min The screen saver will be activated if no operation has been performed for 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.
MPEG Select and set Use or Not use at Proxy Server. compression). 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.
Input IP Address or Server Name. Erasing data that has been added to Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number if you BDs and application data select IP address in step 3. Use to move the cursor. Use this procedure to erase data that has been added to When Server Name is selected in step 3, use the number BDs (data downloaded with the BD-LIVE function and...
Product information on this player is provided on the Select and set Security Parental Control Pioneer website. Check the website shown on page 6 for Next Screen. update and service information on your Blu-ray disc 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 to select, then press ENTER. USB memory device or disc. Carefully read the...
You can get corresponding open source code from the All rights reserved. copies of the Software and that both the above copyright following URL. notice(s) and this permission notice appear in supporting This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric http://www.oss-pioneer.com/homeav/blu-ray documentation. Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).
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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.
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.
Problem Check Remedy USB (external storage) device Is the USB device properly • Turn the player’s power off, then turn the power back on. does not work with this player connected? • Turn the player’s power off, then reconnect the external storage properly.
DTS Digital Surround Port number DTS Digital Surround is an audio format to record 48 kHz/24 bits This is a sub-address provided below the IP address for audio signals in 5.1 channels. simultaneously connecting to multiple parties during Internet communications. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Progressive scan DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an audio format using lossy...
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...