Pioneer LX03BD Operating Instructions Manual

Pioneer LX03BD Operating Instructions Manual

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Audio Multi-channel Receiver
Speaker System
Blu-ray Disc Home Cinema System
Audio Multi-channel Receiver
SX-LX03
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  • Page 1 Audio Multi-channel Receiver SX-LX03 Speaker System SSP-LX03 Blu-ray Disc Home Cinema System Audio Multi-channel Receiver...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral triangle, is intended to TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR alert the user to the presence of uninsulated presence of important operating and...
  • Page 3 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. S002_En...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section One Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 5 ....48 Specifications (LX03BD model) ..65 Line Output setting ....48 Specifications (SX-LX08 model) .
  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    Section One What’s in the box Please confirm that the following items are all supplied. LX03BD model SX-LX08 model Receiver box: • Remote control • Remote control • AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 •...
  • Page 7: Controls And Displays

    • Remote control unit buttons indicated with RECEIVER blue lettering (buttons indicated with   asterisk (*) in this section) are used to operate an optional Pioneer Blu-ray disc HDMI iPod LINE player. Set the remote control operation FM/AM TUNER...
  • Page 8 Controls and displays TV CONTROL buttons 18 SOUND These control Pioneer Flat Screen TVs. Accesses the sound menu to adjust the tone, bass and treble, etc. (page 32, 34). VOLUME +/– VIDEO SELECT* Adjusts the volume. Press to switch the player’s terminal from 10 MUTE which the video signals are output.
  • Page 9: Putting The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Controls and displays ANGLE* • Remove batteries from equipment that Press to switch the BD-ROM or DVD-Video isn’t going to be used for a month or more. camera angles. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or 23 DISPLAY environmental public instruction’s rules Displays RDS information (page 41).
  • Page 10: Receiver

    Controls and displays Receiver Front panel  STANDB Y/ON HDMI INPUT SURROUND ADVANCED VOLUME iPod DIRECT PHONES MCACC STANDBY / ON HDMI IR remote sensor • Open the front door flap when using the front panel connectors. Front panel display ...
  • Page 11: Display

    0.7 m. SURROUND PUL L OPE Selects a Surround mode (page 31) or switches to stereo playback (page 33). HDM I ADVANCED Selects a Pioneer original surround mode (page 32). VOLUME +/– Use to adjust the volume. Display DIRECT STEREO DAAC BASS MODE TONE V.SB L.OUT...
  • Page 12 Controls and displays Digital format indicators iPod indicators  Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital Lights during playback, and flashes during source (page 31). pause mode. 2 PLII Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding Lights during shuffle play. (page 32).
  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Connect to the other audio component. HDMI IN1/2 connectors CONTROL IN/OUT jacks Use high-quality audio/video connection with Use to connect other Pioneer components so compatible HDMI devices. Connect the Blu-ray that you can control all your equipment from a disc player to HDMI IN 1.
  • Page 14: Blu-Ray Disc Player

    Controls and displays Blu-ray disc player Front Panel (Controls hidden behind the front panel door)  STANDBY/ON Disc tray Press to turn the power on and off. FL OFF indicator Remote control sensor This lights when Off is selected with FL Point the remote control to this, then operate it DIMMER.
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Connect with the audio input terminals on a TV Use to control this player from the remote or tape recorder, etc. sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the  AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch) terminals mark.
  • Page 16: Speaker Setup Guide (Lx03Bd)

    Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) Chapter 2 Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) Front surround setup Safety precautions when This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker setting up placement isn’t possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in your listening When assembling the speakers, lay them down area.
  • Page 17: Preparing The Speakers

    Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) As shown in the illustration, stack the Preparing the speakers speakers. Align the brackets with the screw holes on the back of the two speakers, and use Attach the non-skid pads to the base of the two screws to fix in place.
  • Page 18: Using The Supplied Speaker Stands

    Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) Using the supplied speaker stands Front surround setup: Left When setting up the front surround, the Right supplied accessory speaker stand can be used. Surround Apply the non-skid pads (for speaker stand) to Grey Blue speaker the four corners of the speaker stand and set the speakers on the stand.
  • Page 19: Wall Mounting The Speakers

    OFF, and turn it ON after 15 • Pioneer is not responsible for any min. to 30 min. If the problem persists, accidents or damage that result from place the speaker system away from the improper installation.
  • Page 20: Connect The Speakers

    Listening position Important WARNING • When connecting this system or changing • Pioneer bears no responsibility for connections, be sure to switch power off accidents resulting from faulty assembly or and disconnect the power cord from the installation, insufficient mounting strength wall socket.
  • Page 21 Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) • You may purchase and use your own • When connecting the center speakers, speaker cables if desired. For details, see connect the Y-cable dual end to the two Using your own speaker cables on page 22.
  • Page 22: Using Your Own Speaker Cables

    Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) Using your own speaker cables Caution When connecting the speakers, you can • These speaker terminals carry purchase and use your own speaker cables if HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent desired, in place of those furnished. In this...
  • Page 23: Speaker Setup Guide (Sx-Lx08)

    Listening position Important WARNING • When connecting this system or changing • Pioneer bears no responsibility for connections, be sure to switch power off accidents resulting from faulty assembly or and disconnect the power cord from the installation, insufficient mounting strength wall socket.
  • Page 24: Safety Precautions When Setting Up

    Speaker Setup Guide (SX-LX08) While holding down the two buttons on the Safety precautions when adaptor, insert the wire ends of speaker cable into the adaptor. setting up • White, Red, Blue, Grey and Green speaker When assembling the speakers, lay them down cable adaptors are provided as flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury.
  • Page 25 Speaker Setup Guide (SX-LX08) Connect the subwoofer. • Use the RCA plug cable furnished with the speaker system (or commercial alternative) to connect the SUBWOOFER PREOUT connector to the line level input connector of the powered subwoofer. Caution • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage.
  • Page 26: Connecting Up

    VIDEO Important WARNING • When connecting this system or changing • Pioneer bears no responsibility for connections, be sure to switch power off accidents resulting from faulty assembly or and disconnect the power cord from the installation, insufficient mounting strength wall socket.
  • Page 27 TV audio on page 46. • To use the HDMI Control function when you are connected to a supported Pioneer Flat Screen TV, you must connect via HDMI. You must first set ‘TV Input’ to switch the input b.
  • Page 28 Connecting up Connect the power cords. AC IN To AC outlet • Connect each power cord to the AC inlet on the Blu-ray disc player and the receiver. Connect each power cord to a wall socket in the following order: 1.
  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Connect the microphone to the MCACC Using the Auto MCACC setup for jack on the front panel. • Open the front panel door to access the optimal surround sound MCACC jack. The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking iPod DIRECT...
  • Page 30 Getting started • If the ambient noise level is too high, Noisy! blinks in the display for five seconds. To exit and check the noise , press MCACC, or to try again, press levels ENTER when Retry shows in the display. •...
  • Page 31: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system Chapter 5 Listening to your system • LX03BD model only: If you set up the system Important for Front surround (page 16), the Front Stage Surround modes will give the best • This unit’s audio function may be restricted results (page 33).
  • Page 32: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Music Settings

    1 • During 88.2 kHz/96 kHz source playback, the listening mode is fixed to Auto and cannot be changed. • When using a Pioneer Flat Screen TV with HDMI Control function support, these operating modes can be changed by operating the TV.
  • Page 33: Using Front Stage Surround Advance

    Advance • A.L.C. – Listening in Auto level control (LX03BD model only) stereo mode. The STEREO and ALC The Front Stage Surround Advance modes are indicators will light. effective when you are using the Front surround setup as described on page 16.
  • Page 34: Listening With Acoustic Calibration Eq

    Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic ENTER Select the amount of Dialogue Calibration EQ Enhancement then press ENTER to confirm. You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Select between Off, Mid, Max or Auto. Calibration Equalization set in Using the Auto •...
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Bass And Treble

    Listening to your system Adjusting the bass and treble ENTER Select the desired Bass Mode Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the setting, then press ENTER to confirm. overall tone. Select between Off, Music, Cinema or Auto. SOUND •...
  • Page 36: Connecting An Ipod

    • Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this unit, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.
  • Page 37 Connecting an iPod Finding what you want to play Basic playback controls When your iPod is connected to this unit, you The following table shows the basic playback controls for your iPod. Press iPod to switch the can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist, album name, song name, genre remote control to the iPod operation mode.
  • Page 38 Connecting an iPod Switching the iPod controls Important You can switch over the iPod controls between If an error message lights in the front panel the iPod and the unit. display, try following the points below: CTRL Press to switch the iPod controls. Symptom What it means AUDIO This will enable the controls and display on...
  • Page 39: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio Chapter 7 Listening to the radio Improving poor FM reception Listening to the radio If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo but The tuner can receive both FM and AM the reception is weak, you can improve the broadcasts, and lets you memorize your sound quality by switching to mono.
  • Page 40: Changing The Noise Cut Mode

    Listening to the radio Changing the noise cut mode Memorizing stations If you find that the AM sound quality is bad This system can memorize up to 30 stations, even after trying the above, you may be able to stored in three banks, or classes (A, B and C) of improve it using a different noise cut mode.
  • Page 41: Using Rds

    Listening to the radio Displaying RDS information Using RDS Use DISPLAY to display the different types of Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by RDS information available. most FM radio stations to provide listeners with DISPLAY various kinds of information — the name of the •...
  • Page 42: Surround Sound Settings

    Select ‘Sound Field’, then press With the uniquely shaped high-quality ENTER. speakers supplied with this unit, the Effective Sound mode enables the following Pioneer ENTER exclusive audio technologies designed to Select ‘Direct Sound’, then press maximize the real experience of sound ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 43: Channel Level Setting

    Surround sound settings Speaker distance setting Channel level setting The Auto MCACC feature (see page 29) should The Auto MCACC feature (see page 29) should give you the best surround sound setup. give you the best surround sound setup. However you may find that by further However you may find that by further adjustment of the speaker distance settings adjustment of the channel levels you can...
  • Page 44: Dynamic Range Control

    Surround sound settings Dynamic Range Control Dual mono setting When watching Dolby Digital or DTS material Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby at low volume, low level sounds — including Digital soundtracks should be played. This some of the dialog — can be difficult to hear setting can also be used to change the audio properly.
  • Page 45: Lfe Attenuate

    Surround sound settings DTS CD setting If you play a DTS-encoded CD, you will need to ENTER Select ‘Virtual SB’, then press change this setting to hear the decoded signal. ENTER. SETUP ENTER Open the ‘Sound Setup’ TOOLS Select a setting. menu.
  • Page 46: Other Connections

    Adjust the setting then press analog audio cable. Select only one ENTER to confirm. method to make connections. • To use the HDMI Control function when you are connected to a supported Pioneer Flat Screen TV, you must connect via HDMI.
  • Page 47: Listening To The Sound Of An External Device On This Receiver

    Listening to an external audio source To listen to audio from a connected external ANALOG OPTICAL component on this system, choose its input LOOP function on the remote control. Some Pioneer AUDIO IN UNBAL products can be controlled via this remote. ANTENNA DIGITAL IN...
  • Page 48: Outputting The Sound Of This Receiver To An External Device

    SUB WOOFER 4 The L.OUT indicator lights. AUDIO OUT SPEAKERS (LX03BD) ENTER Press to exit. Note 1 • When the Line Output is switched to Lt/Rt, the sound function will be fixed at the current setting and cannot be changed.
  • Page 49: Connecting External Antennas

    • Using a cable with a mono mini-plug on either end, connect the CONTROL IN jack on another Pioneer component to the CONTROL OUT jack on the rear panel. This will allow you to control the other component by pointing its remote at the front panel.
  • Page 50: Connecting Using Hdmi

    Other connections Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect Connecting using HDMI the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this system to an HDMI output on your HDMI component. If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) • With the arrow on the cable plug facing up, equipped monitor or display, you can connect connect the plug to the player’s connector.
  • Page 51: Switching The Hdmi Audio Setting

    Other connections Switching the HDMI audio setting Setting the Auto Delay Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal This feature automatically corrects the audio- out of this system (amp) or through to a TV or to-video delay between components connected Flat Screen TV.
  • Page 52: Resetting The Hdmi Connection

    Other connections Resetting the HDMI connection If the screen goes blank (for example, after changing the resolution), check the troubleshooting guide on (page 62). If this doesn’t solve the problem, follow the steps below to reset the HDMI connection. SETUP Press SETUP.
  • Page 53: Hdmi Control

    46 By connecting this unit to an HDMI Control- compatible Pioneer Flat Screen TV or the Blu- ray disc player with an HDMI cable, you can control this unit from the remote control of a...
  • Page 54 HDMI switch) can cause operational amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI errors. switch) can cause operational errors. HDMI Control-compatible HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer Flat Screen TV Pioneer Flat Screen TV HDMI input HDMI input HDMI cable HDMI cable...
  • Page 55: Setting The Hdmi Options

    Control On to use the HDMI Control function. output from connected components displays • When using a TV not manufactured by properly on the screen or not. Pioneer, put this setting to Control Off. Synchronized amp mode SETUP Synchronized amp mode begins once you Press SETUP.
  • Page 56: Additional Information

    Additional information Chapter 11 Additional information Optional system settings ENTER Adjust the setting, then press All the available settings in the System Setup ENTER to confirm the settings and exit. menu are listed below. See the notes in each • Sleep On – Switches off after about an section for more information about the hour.
  • Page 57: Changing The Display Mode

    Additional information Changing the display mode Setting up the remote to control If no operation is performed for one minute, the your TV front panel display and button illumination automatically turns off. The display will turn on You can use the supplied remote to control again automatically if a command is input or your TV.
  • Page 58: Tv Preset Code List

    Zenith 603, 620 peak level (also known as Dialnorm) in order to Pioneer 600, 651 achieve uniform playback level. Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Surround Using the innovative “steering logic” circuit,...
  • Page 59: Dts

    Additional information • Dolby Pro Logic II – 5.1 channel sound Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent (stereo surround) from any stereo source #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents With two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer issued &...
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
  • Page 61 • Check that there’s nothing mistakenly plugged into the CONTROL IN jack. • For operating the other Pioneer component connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of this unit, make sure that the control cable and either an HDMI or analog audio cable are connected (page 49).
  • Page 62: Tuner

    • Check whether the connected component supports HDMI Control or not. For more information refer to the operating manual of your Flat Screen TV, DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, etc. • This unit does not guarantee HDMI Control-compatible components other than those made by Pioneer. Front panel display messages Message Description 192kHz PCM An operation is prohibited because the source is 176.4 kHz/192 kHz PCM.
  • Page 63 Over Temp Try lowering the volume. If this problem is not fixed by removing and inserting the power cable, this unit may be damaged. In such an event, please contact a Pioneer- authorized service center or your nearest dealer. Phones In An operation is prohibited because the headphones are connected.
  • Page 64: Resetting The System

    Additional information Display Mode Display Mode Resetting the system Line Output Line Output Use this procedure to reset all system settings TV Input TV Input to the factory default. HDMI Audio HDMI Audio HDMI Ctrl HDMI Control mode SETUP Auto Delay Auto Delay Press SETUP.
  • Page 65: Specifications (Lx03Bd Model)

    Additional information Speaker system Specifications (LX03BD model) (Front speakers x2, Center speakers x2, Surround speakers x2, Subwoofer x1) Audio Multi-channel Receiver • Front speakers Enclosure ..Closed-box bookshelf type • Amplifier section...
  • Page 66: Specifications (Sx-Lx08 Model)

    Additional information • Subwoofer Specifications (SX-LX08 model) Enclosure..Bass-reflex floorstanding type System ....18 cm 1-way system • Amplifier section Speaker .
  • Page 67 Additional information Accessories Remote control ......1 AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) ....2 AM loop antenna .
  • Page 68: Section Two

     Section Two Blu-ray Disc Player BDP-LX08...
  • Page 69 Section Two Contents  Section Two 04 Playback Playing discs or files ....90 Forward and reverse scanning ..91 01 Before you start Playing specific titles, chapters or Types of discs/files that can be played .
  • Page 70: Section Two

    Section Two 05 Adjusting audio and video Adjusting the video ....105 Adjusting the Audio DRC... . .107 06 Advanced settings Changing the settings (Initial Setup) .
  • Page 71: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start 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. Application format CD-DA DATA- Disc type Logo DVD- BDAV...
  • Page 72 Before you start Discs that cannot be played To enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and • HD DVDs DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, it is • DVD Audio discs recommended to connect the player to an AV •...
  • Page 73 Before you start – Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format Version 2 • Dual Layer BDs can be played. • Movie and music files recorded on BDs cannot be played. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent • 8 cm BD-ROMs cannot be played. #: 5,451,942;...
  • Page 74: Playable Files

    Before you start About region numbers The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compatible with this player. Blu-ray Disc Player and BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs are assigned region numbers according It is possible that when loading or ejecting a to the region in which they are sold.
  • Page 75 Before you start Supported movie file formats – DivX VOD files for which the player’s DivX VOD registration code is not • DivX authorized cannot be played DivX is a media technology created by (Authorization Error is displayed). DivX., Inc. DivX media files contain not only –...
  • Page 76: Player Connections

    Player connections Chapter 2 Player connections Connecting a TV Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. To HDMI input terminal Note • Make the settings in the Setup Navigator HDMI cable menu according to the type of cable (included)
  • Page 77 Player connections About HDMI For details, see About the audio output settings on page 121. This player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. About the HDMI high speed transmission The player supports Deep Color. The This player outputs 1080/50p, 1080/60p and conventional players can transmit a video Deep Color video signals.
  • Page 78 • The function name of KURO LINK used on About HDMI Control function the web and in catalogs is referred to as • When the player is connected to a Pioneer HDMI Control in the operating instructions Flat Screen TV or this receiver, supporting and on the player.
  • Page 79: Connecting To A Tv With No Hdmi Input

    Player connections • If the output video resolution is switched Caution when playing a music CD (CD-DA), the PQLS function does not work. This function • This receiver cannot use the PQLS will work again after playback stops and function. restarts.
  • Page 80: Connecting The Other Audio Component

    Player connections The video signal can also be connected using a Note separately sold S-Video or component video cable. • Make the settings in the Setup Navigator menu according to the type of cable connected (page 83). Caution • To output video signals from this player, •...
  • Page 81 Player connections Player’s rear panel FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER VIDEO OUT AC IN VIDEO SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch ) AUDIO OUT ( 7.1 ch ) HDMI OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT S-VIDEO CONTROL DIGITAL VIDEO FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER VIDEO OUT VIDEO...
  • Page 82: Connecting The Power Cord

    Player connections Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Player’s rear panel FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER VIDEO OUT AC IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch ) AUDIO OUT ( 7.1 ch ) SUB WOOFER HDMI OUT OPTICAL...
  • Page 83: Getting Started

    When you have this player connected to a other devices are correct. Pioneer Flat Screen TV that is compatible with HDMI Control, language settings are imported from the Pioneer Flat Screen TV’s language ...
  • Page 84 Getting Started • When HDMI is selected for Video or Audio, proceed to step 5. ENTER Select and set the HDMI High- • When Component Video is selected for Speed Transmission setting. Video, proceed to step 6. Use / to select, then press ENTER. •...
  • Page 85 Getting Started ENTER ENTER Select the aspect ratio of your TV. Finish the Setup Navigator menu. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Use / to select Finish, then press ENTER. Setup Navigator Setup Navigator BD PLAYER BD PLAYER Select the screen aspect ratio to match Setup is complete! your TV.
  • Page 86: Using The Tools Menu

    Getting Started TOOLS menu item list Using the TOOLS menu Item Description Various functions can be called out according Output Video Switch the output video resolution to the player’s operating status. Resolution from the various output terminals (page 87). SETUP Play from Play the selected title, track or file Display the TOOLS menu.
  • Page 87: Erasing The Additional Data From Bd-Roms

    Getting Started Caution Erasing the additional data • It takes time to erase the BDMV data for a from BD-ROMs while. Do not unplug the power cord for When a BD-ROM is played, additional data about 10 seconds after performing the may be stored in the player’s memory (local above procedure.
  • Page 88 Getting Started The output video resolution can also be T.EDIT switched using /. OUTPUT • Press OUTPUT RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION The output video resolution can be switched by The current output video resolution is selecting Output Video Resolution from the displayed on the TV screen and on the player’s TOOLS menu.
  • Page 89 Getting Started Eject the disc, then press the  OPEN/CLOSE Caution button on the front panel while pressing the  PLAY button to switch to a different frame/ • On some TVs, the picture may not be field frequency. The frame/field frequency displayed properly when the resolution is switches between 50 Hz and 60 Hz each time switched.
  • Page 90: Playback

    Playback Chapter 4 Playback Press  (play) to play the disc. Important To pause, press  (pause) during playback. • Set the remote control operation selector To stop, press  (stop) during playback. switch to BD to operate the Blu-ray disc player.
  • Page 91: Forward And Reverse Scanning

    Playback Playing specific titles, chapters or Note tracks • The resume playback function is canceled Movie files automatically in the following cases: Music files – When the disc tray is opened. AVCHD – When the file list window is switched. –...
  • Page 92: Playing In Slow Motion

    Playback Playing in slow motion Note Movie files • For some discs, normal playback resumes Music files automatically when the chapter switches. AVCHD • Reverse step playback is not possible with movie files. • There are some discs for which step •...
  • Page 93: Switching The Subtitles

    Playback • If the subtitles are not switched when Note SUBTITLE is pressed, switch them from the menu screen. • For some discs, the angle can also be switched on the menu screen. • This player does not support the display of external subtitle files for DivX.
  • Page 94: Switching The Secondary Audio

    Playback Note Use / to select secondary • The types of recorded audio streams/ audio. channels depend on the disc and file. • Secondary audio mark is displayed for • If the audio stream/channel is not switched scenes at which secondary audio is when AUDIO is pressed, switch it from the recorded.
  • Page 95: Displaying The Disc Information

    Playback DISPLAY • Press DISPLAY. ENTER Select and set the item. The disc information appears on the TV screen. Use / to select Secondary Video, then The information switches each time the button press ENTER. is pressed. • The current secondary video stream and The information display differs during playback total number of recorded secondary video and when playback is stopped.
  • Page 96: Playing A Specific Title, Chapter Or Track

    Playback Note ENTER • To play from 45 minutes, input 0, 0, 4, 5, 0 Input the number. CLEAR and 0, then press ENTER. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to • To play from 1 hour 20 minutes, input 0, 1, input the number.
  • Page 97: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playback Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Use this procedure to play the currently playing ENTER Select A-B Repeat. disc, title, chapter, track or file repeatedly. Use / to select, then press ENTER. SETUP Play Mode Display the TOOLS menu. TOOLS Time Search During playback, press TOOLS.
  • Page 98: Playing In Random Order (Random Play)

    Playback Note ENTER Select the Random Play. • There are some discs and files for which Use / to select, then press ENTER. Repeat Play is not available. • The type of repeat modes depends on the Repeat/Random disc and file being played. See the table on page 99.
  • Page 99: About Play Mode Types

    Playback About Play Mode types 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 Play Mode type Playing a specific section within a ...
  • Page 100: Playing From The Home Media Gallery

    Playback Playing from the Home Media ENTER Select the title or track to be Gallery played. The Home Media Gallery lets you display a list Use / to select, then press ENTER. of the titles, tracks or files recorded on the disc. The discs that can be played from the Home BD-R BDAV My Favorite TV Program...
  • Page 101 Playback If you have selected All Movies, proceed to step 6. ENTER Select the disc. Use / to select, then press ENTER. ENTER Select the folder containing the Home Media Gallery BD PLAYER file you want to play. DVD-RW Use / to select, then press ENTER. HMG Playlist Folders DVD-RW/Movies...
  • Page 102: Playing Music Files

    Playback Playing music files • All Songs – All the recorded files are displayed. CLASS Music HOME MEDIA Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to CD-ROM GALLERY Folders display the Home Media Gallery. All Songs The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home Menu then pressing ENTER.
  • Page 103: Playing In The Desired Order (Hmg Playlist)

    Playback Use / to select, then press ENTER. Playback starts. The Now Playing screen (shown below) is displayed. Home Media Gallery BD PLAYER Currently playing Elapsed time CD-ROM file HMG Playlist Music 001.mp3 Play 0.02.33 0.05.34 DATA DISC Total file playing time Search for the part you want to play from a list of the disc's content.
  • Page 104 Playback To add the currently playing track/file to the HMG Playlist ENTER Select the track/file to be played. Use / to select, then press ENTER. SETUP • While the track/file is playing, press HMG Playlist TOOLS CD-ROM TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu. Track15.mp3 Track07.mp3 Track03.mp3...
  • Page 105: Adjusting Audio And Video

    • LCD – Select this when connected to a liquid crystal display TV. • PDP – Select this when connected to a plasma TV of another brand. • Pioneer PDP – Select this when connected to a Pioneer plasma TV.
  • Page 106 Adjusting audio and video • Gamma Correction – Adjusts how the dark portions of the picture look. ENTER Adjust the picture quality. • Hue – Adjusts the balance between green When / are pressed, the adjustments can and red. be made watching the picture. The detailed •...
  • Page 107: Adjusting The Audio Drc

    Adjusting audio and video • Audio DRC affects the audio signals output Adjusting the Audio DRC from the following audio output terminals: Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) has the – Analog audio signals output from the effect of playing loud sounds softly and soft AUDIO OUT (2 ch) or AUDIO OUT (7.1 sounds loudly.
  • Page 108: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Chapter 6 Advanced settings Important ENTER Select and set Initial Setup. • Set the remote control operation selector Use / to select, then press ENTER. switch to BD to operate the Blu-ray disc player. HOME MENU BD PLAYER Home Media Gallery Initial Setup RECEIVER...
  • Page 109 Advanced settings Setting Options Explanation Letter Box DVD 16:9 Video Out 16:9 pictures are displayed with black bands at the top and bottom when watching on a 4:3 screen. Pan & Scan The picture is displayed over the entire screen, with the left and right sides of the 16:9 picture cut off.
  • Page 110 Advanced settings Setting Options Explanation AAC Out Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is compatible with AAC audio signals. The AAC audio signals * Only valid for digital are output. audio outputs. AAC  PCM Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is not compatible with AAC audio signals.
  • Page 111 Advanced settings Setting Options Explanation Auto HDMI Color Space The video signal that is output (YCbCr or RGB) is switched automatically. YCbCr 4:4:4 Select this to output the video signals as YCbCr 4:4:4 signals. YCbCr 4:2:2 Select this to output the video signals as YCbCr 4:2:2 signals. RGB (16 to 235) Select this to output the video signals as RGB signals.
  • Page 112 Advanced settings Setting Options Explanation Audio Language English Select this to set both the BD-ROM and DVD-Video default audio language to English. * For some discs, it may not be possible to available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the change to the selected default audio language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video language.
  • Page 113 Advanced settings Setting Options Explanation Country Code Change the Country/Area code. Refer to the Changing the Country/Area code on page 119. Options Output Terminal Priority Select the terminals for outputting video and audio signals with priority. For details, see Changing the terminals for outputting video and audio signals (Output Terminal Priority) on page 119.
  • Page 114: Changing To Other Language At Language Setting

    Advanced settings Changing to other language at language setting ENTER Select and set Speakers. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Note • Refer to Language Code Table on page 130. Initial Setup BD PLAYER • If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD Video Out Audio Output Mode Multi-channel...
  • Page 115: Adjusting The Output Level Of The Various Speakers (Channel Level)

    Advanced settings • SL/SR (left and right surround speakers): Caution Yes/No • This cannot be selected when Audio • SBL/SBR (left and right surround back Output Mode is set to 2 Channel. Change speakers): Yes/No the setting to Multi-channel (page 110). Closing the speaker settings screen ENTER •...
  • Page 116: Registering Or Changing The Password

    Advanced settings Initial Setup Note BD PLAYER Video Out Set Password • When Auto is selected, the speaker Audio Out cannot be selected with /. Enter new password Speakers HDMI Language Closing the Channel Level screen Parental Lock Options • Press ENTER.
  • Page 117: Changing The Age Restriction For Watching Bd-Roms

    Advanced settings Changing the Age Restriction for watching BD-ROMs ENTER For BD-ROMs containing scenes of violence, Change the age. for example, watching can be restricted by Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to setting an age restriction for the BD-ROMs. input the number, then press ENTER to set.
  • Page 118 Advanced settings ENTER ENTER Change the level. Select and set Parental Lock. Use / to change, then press ENTER to set. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Initial Setup Initial Setup BD PLAYER BD PLAYER Video Out DVD-Video Parental Lock Video Out Set Password Audio Out...
  • Page 119: Changing The Country/Area Code

    Advanced settings Changing the Country/Area code ENTER Movie files Change the country/area code. Music files Use / to change, then press ENTER to set. AVCHD Initial Setup BD PLAYER Video Out Country Code Note Audio Out Code Speakers • Refer to Country/Area Code Table on HDMI Number page 131.
  • Page 120: Restoring All The Settings To The Factory Default Settings

    Advanced settings ENTER ENTER Select and set Output Terminal Select the terminal for outputting Priority  Next Screen. audio signals. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Use / to select, then press ENTER. • HDMI – HDMI OUT terminal •...
  • Page 121: About The Audio Output Settings

    Advanced settings About the audio output settings The audio signals that are output differ according to the audio format recorded on the disc and the player’s settings. Check on the table below. AUDIO OUT terminal DIGITAL OUT terminal HDMI OUT terminal Converted to Audio format Multi-...
  • Page 122 Advanced settings 8. If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus bitstream, the signals are output in Dolby Digital bitstream. If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with DTS-HD Master Audio or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, the signals are output in DTS Digital Surround bitstream.
  • Page 123: Additional Information

    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 124 Additional information Problem Check Remedy No picture is Is the video cable properly Insert the cable firmly and all the way in. displayed or the connected? picture is not Is the video cable damaged? If the cable is damaged, replace it with a new one. displayed properly.
  • Page 125 Additional information Problem Check Remedy No picture is With some content protected discs, it may not be possible to output the video signals from the VIDEO output terminals, displayed or picture is the S-VIDEO output terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO not output in high definition when output terminals.
  • Page 126 Out properly set? 1 (page 109). Sound is fast or slow. When an HDMI cable is When this player is connected by HDMI cable to a Pioneer connected, are audio signals AV receiver or amplifier compatible with the PQLS function...
  • Page 127: When Connected Using An Hdmi Cable

    Additional information Problem Check Remedy Files recorded on Is the disc one that is playable Check whether the disc is one that can be played on this discs cannot be on this player? player (page 71). played. Is the file one that is playable on •...
  • Page 128: Others

    Does the connected device • The HDMI Control function will not work with devices support the HDMI Control manufactured by companies other than Pioneer, even when function? connected using an HDMI cable. • The HDMI Control function will not work if devices that do...
  • Page 129 Additional information Problem Check Remedy Inputs of connected Is HDMI Control set to On? The inputs of the connected TV or this receiver may TV and this receiver, automatically switch to the player when playback starts on switches the player or the menu screen (Home Media Gallery, etc.) is automatically.
  • Page 130: Language Code Table And Country/Area Code Table

    Additional information Language Code Table and Country/Area Code Table Language Code Table Language name (language code), input code Lingala (ln/lin), 1214 Japanese (ja/jpn), 1001 Esperanto (eo/epo), 0515 Samoan (sm/smo), 1913 English (en/eng), 0514 Estonian (et/est), 0520 Lao (lo/lao), 1215 Shona (sn/sna), 1914 French (fr/fra), 0618 Basque (eu/eus), 0521 Lithuanian (lt/lit), 1220...
  • Page 131: Country/Area Code Table

    Additional information Country/Area Code Table Country/Area name, input code, Country/Area code Estonia, 0505, ee Anguilla, 0109, ai Macedonia, the Former Yu- Singapore, 1907, sg Antigua and Barbuda, Finland, 0609, fi goslav Republic of, 1311, Slovakia, 1911, sk 0107, ag France, 0618, fr Slovenia, 1909, si Argentina, 0118, ar Georgia, 0705, ge...
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