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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc PLAYER

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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.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: 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
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
enclosure that may be of sufficient INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED literature accompanying the appliance.
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric SERVICE PERSONNEL.
shock to persons.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA.
THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.
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NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Information to User
Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment.
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CAUTION
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other
equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use
shielded cables and connectors for connections.
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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD. D6-8-2-1_En
2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with

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1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

2) Keep these instructions. manufacturer.
3) Heed all warnings. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
4) Follow all instructions. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
6) Clean only with dry cloth. moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in injury from tip-over.
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are when unused for long periods of time.
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
replacement of the obsolete outlet. damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
apparatus. normally, or has been dropped.
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CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product, but this
product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1.
To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers
or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: inside of the unit
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VENTILATION CAUTION Operating Environment

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space Operating environment temperature and humidity:
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH
radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and (cooling vents not blocked)
10 cm at each side). Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
WARNING locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for strong artificial light)
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ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be WARNING
blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the section carefully.
equipment on thick carpet or a bed. D3-4-2-1-7b_A_En
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
&$(# !'&!"'*'%#%"""#%)!'% will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
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This product is for general household purposes. Any
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(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
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$! POWER-CORD CAUTION
" " Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
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cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a
piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the
CAUTION cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not cords. The power cords should be routed such that they
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged,
the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, contact the Pioneer service center on the back cover, or
make sure the unit has been installed so that the your dealer for a replacement.
power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC
outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,
the power cord should also be unplugged from the This product incorporates copyright protection
AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time technology that is protected by method claims of
(for example, when on vacation). D3-4-2-2-2a_A_En certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Wash hands after handling

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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Since hearing damage from loud noise is often
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit sound levels is included for your protection.
you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how Decibel
you can maximize the fun and excitement your Level Example
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer 30 Quiet library, soft whispers
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
lets the sound come through loud and clear without 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
without affecting your sensitive hearing. 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by
setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your 90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
hearing adapts. 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,
To establish a safe level: thunderclap
@ Start your volume control at a low setting. 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
@ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it 180 Rocket launching pad
comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
Once you have established a comfortable sound
level:
@ Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent
hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we
want you listening for a lifetime.
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Contents
01 Before you start Playing from the Home Media Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . . . . 7 Playing image files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Software updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Playing audio files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Types of discs/files that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Playing in the desired order (HMG Playlist) . . . . . . . . 32
Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 05 Adjusting audio and video
Playable files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Adjusting the video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Adjusting the audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Adjusting the Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Adjusting the output level of the different speakers
Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 during BD/DVD playback (Channel Level) . . . . . . . . . 35
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Adjusting the audio delay (Lip Sync) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
02 Connecting up 06 Advanced settings
Connecting using an HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Changing the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Operating the Initial Setup screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
About KURO LINK function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Software updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Restoring all the settings to the factory default
Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . 16 settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connecting video and audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 About the audio output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Connecting a TV using a video/audio cable . . . . . . . . 17 Language Code Table and Country/Area Code
Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier using audio Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting components to the USB port . . . . . . . . . . . 17 07 Additional information
About USB (external storage) devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting the USB (external storage) device. . . . . . 18 Cautions on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Moving the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connecting via an Ethernet hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Place of installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connecting the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Turn the power off when not using the player . . . . . . 56
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
03 Getting Started Cleaning the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu . . . . 19 Caution for when the unit is installed in a rack with a
Operating the TV with the player’s remote control . . . . 20 glass door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
TV Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the TOOLS menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Handling discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Switching the video output terminal to be viewed . . . . 22 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Switching the output video resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
04 Playback KURO LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Playing discs or files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Forward and reverse scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Playing specific titles, chapters or tracks . . . . . . . . . . 25 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Skipping content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Step forward and step reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Switching the camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Switching the subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Switching the audio and secondary audio . . . . . . . . . 26
Switching the secondary video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Displaying the disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Playback functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Play Mode functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing from a specific time (Time Search) . . . . . . . . 28
Playing a specific title, chapter or track (Search) . . . 28
Playing a specific section within a title or track
repeatedly (A-B Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6 Playing in random order (Random Play). . . . . . . . . . . 29
En About Play Mode types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 1 01
Before you start
What’s in the box • When loading the batteries into the remote control,
set them in the proper direction, as indicated by the
polarity marks ( and ).
• Remote control x 1 • Do not heat batteries, disassemble them, or throw
• Video/audio cable (yellow/white/red plugs) x 1 them into flames or water.
• AA/R6 dry cell batteries x 2 • Batteries may have different voltages, even if they look
• Power cord x 1 similar. Do not use different kinds of batteries
together.
• Warranty card
• To prevent leakage of battery fluid, remove the
• Operating instructions (this document) batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control
for a long period of time (1 month or more). If the fluid
Putting the batteries in the should leak, wipe it carefully off the inside of the case,
remote control then insert new batteries. If a battery should leak and
the fluid should get on your skin, flush it off with large
quantities of water.
1 Open the rear cover.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public
institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.
• WARNING
Press lightly on this
Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or
part and slide into other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or
the direction of the near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak,
arrow.
overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the
life or performance of batteries.
2 Insert the batteries (AA/R6 x 2). D3-4-2-3-3_En
Insert as indicated by the / marks into the battery
compartment. Software updating
Please refer to our website for information regarding
software updates.
Insert the negative IN THE U.S.A.: http://www.pioneerblu-ray.com
() side first.
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3 Close the rear cover.

Close securely (a click should be heard).
Caution
• Do not use any batteries other than the ones
specified. Also, do not use a new battery together with
an old one.
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01 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
Disc type Logo CD-DA
BDMV1 BDAV DVD-Video DVD VR DATA-DISC2
DTS-CD
BD-ROM      
BD3 BD-R4      
BD-RE      
DVD-ROM      
DVD
DVD-R3,4,5      
DVD-RW4,6      
DVD+R3,4      
DVD+RW4      
CD-DA
     
(Audio CD)
CD
CD-R4      
CD-RW4      
CD-ROM      
1. Including the AVCHD format.

2. Discs on which image or audio files are recorded.
3. Including dual-layered discs.
4. Finalize (close) them before playing them on this player.
5. DVD-R for Authoring discs (3.95 and 4.7 GB) cannot be played.
6. Version 1.0 DVD-RW discs cannot be played.
“Blu-ray Disc” and are trademarks.
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
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 Discs that cannot be played – Blu-ray Disc Read-Only (ROM) Format Version 2
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• HD DVDs – Blu-ray Disc Recordable (R) Format Version 2
• DVD Audio discs – Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format Version 3
• DVD-RAM discs
This player supports BD-ROM Profile 2.
• SACDs
• Video CDs BONUSVIEW functions such as playback of
secondary video (Picture-in-Picture) and secondary
• SVCDs
audio can be used. The data used with the
It is possible that some discs other than the ones listed BONUSVIEW functions (the secondary video
above may not be playable either. (Picture-in-Picture) and secondary audio data) may
This player conforms to NTSC standards. Discs for which be stored in the storage. For details on secondary
“NTSC” is indicated on the disc label, package or jacket video and secondary audio playback, refer to the
can be played. disc’s instructions.
Note
“BONUSVIEW” is trademark of Blu-ray Disc
• Some discs cannot be played, even if one of the logo
Association.
marks on the previous page is indicated.
• To play 8 cm discs, set the disc in the 8 cm disc BD-LIVE functions such as downloading movie
depression in the center of the disc tray. No adapter trailers or additional audio and subtitle languages
is necessary. 8 cm BD-ROMs cannot be played. and playing on-line games can be enjoyed over the
Internet. The data downloaded with the BD-LIVE
 About audio formats function (trailers, etc.) is stored in the storage. Refer
The following audio formats are supported on this player: to the disc’s instructions for details about BD-LIVE
functions.
• Dolby TrueHD
• Dolby Digital Plus
• Dolby Digital
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
“BD-LIVE” logo is trademark of Blu-ray Disc
• DTS Digital Surround Association.
• MPEG
• MPEG-2 AAC With BD-ROMs, it is possible to use BD-J (Java)
applications to create highly interactive titles, for
• Linear PCM example including games.
To enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby
Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio, it is recommended to connect the
player to an AV receiver or amplifier compatible with
these audio formats using an HDMI cable. After loading
a BD containing sound in one of these audio formats,
select the audio format on the menu screen.
See About the audio output settings on page 47 for the
output conditions of the different formats.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are
Laboratories. trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s:
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; The player’s internal storage has a maximum capacity
6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & of roughly 1 GB. Use an external storage connected to
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is the USB port if you want to store large quantities of
a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD data (page 17). If a message saying there is not
and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential are trademarks of enough storage space appears, erase any
DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. unnecessary data (page 44).
• BDs (BDAV) compatible with the formats below can
 Playing BDs be played.
• BDs (BDMV) compatible with the formats below can – Blu-ray Disc Recordable (R) Format Version 1
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 Playing DVDs  Playing discs created on computers

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or BD/DVD recorders
• It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a
computer due to the application settings or
computer’s environment settings. Record discs in a
This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW
format playable on this player. For details, contact the
discs recorded in VR format (Video Recording format).
dealer.
However, for discs recorded with a record-only-once
encrypted program, playback can only be achieved using a • It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a
CPRM compatible device. computer or a BD/DVD recorder, if burn quality is not
good due to characteristics of the disc, scratches, dirt
The AVCHD is a high definition (HD) digital video camera
on the disc, dirt on the recorder’s lens, etc.
recorder format recording high-definition onto certain
media by using highly efficient codec technologies.
Playable files
Image and audio files recorded on DVDs and CDs can be
played.
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Caution
 About region numbers • In DVD, only the one recorded by the ISO 9660 file
Blu-ray Disc Player and BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs are system can be played.
assigned region numbers according to the region in • Some files may not be playable.
which they are sold. • For some files, it may not be possible to use certain
This player’s region numbers are: functions during playback.
• BD-ROM: A • It may not be possible to play some files, even if they
• DVD-Video: 1 have the extension of a file playable on this player.
Discs not including these numbers cannot be played. • Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management)
Discs playable on this player are as shown below. cannot be played.
• BDs: A (including A) and ALL  Supported image file formats
• DVDs: 1 (including 1) and ALL • JPEG
File format: JFIF Ver. 1.02/Exif Ver. 2.2
 Playing CDs Resolution: Up to 4096 x 4096 pixels
Regarding copy protected CDs: This player is designed to Only baseline JPEG files are supported.
conform to the specifications of the Audio CD format.
This player does not support the playback or function of  Supported audio file formats
discs that do not conform to these specifications. • Windows Media™ Audio 9 (WMA9)
Bit rate: Up to 192 kbps
 DualDisc playback Sampling frequencies: 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz
A DualDisc is a new two-sided disc, one side of which and 48 kHz
contains DVD content — video, audio, etc. — while the Windows Media is either a registered trademark or
other side contains non-DVD content such as digital trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
audio material. and/or other countries.
The DVD side of a DualDisc can be played on this player This product includes technology owned by Microsoft
(excluding any DVD-Audio content). Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without
The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compatible a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.
with this player. • MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)
It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps
the opposite side to that being played will be scratched. Sampling frequencies: 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz,
Scratched discs may not be playable. 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
For more detailed information on the DualDisc
specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or  Playable file extensions
disc retailer. • Image files
.jpg and .jpeg
• Audio files
.wma and .mp3
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Part Names and 7 VIDEO SELECT – (page 22)

01
8 HOME MEDIA GALLERY – (page 31)
Functions 9 TOP MENU – Press to display the top menu of the BD-
ROM or DVD-Video.
Remote Control 10 /// – Use to select items, change settings
and move the cursor.
ENTER – Press to execute the selected item or enter a
STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE
1 15 setting that has been changed, etc.

TV CONTROL
11 HOME MENU – (page 37)

2 INPUT
SELECT CH VOL
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE FL DIMMER 12  PLAY – (page 24)

3 16
4 17  PAUSE – (page 24)
 STOP – (page 24)
5  PREV/ NEXT – (page 25)
// – (page 25)
CLEAR ENTER
SECONDARY
AUDIO VIDEO
OUTPUT
RESOLUTION
// – (page 25)
6
VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE 18 13 RED/GREEN/BLUE/YELLOW – Use these to navigate
7 HOME MEDIA 19 BD-ROM menus.
GALLERY DISPLAY POPUP MENU
8 MENU 20
TOP MENU TOOLS 21 14 VIDEO ADJUST – (page 34)
9 22
15  OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc
tray.
10 ENTER
HOME
MENU RETURN 16 FL DIMMER – When pressed, the brightness of the
11 23 player’s front panel display and the status of the
PLAY
indicators on the player’s front panel changes.
12 PREV PAUSE STOP NEXT
Indicators
RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW
Front
13 panel Front Blu-ray PQLS HDMI1 FL OFF
VIDEO ADJUST display panel
14 buttons
Bright Lit Bright Lit Lit Off
Medium Lit Bright Lit Lit Off
Dark Lit Dark Lit Lit Off
Off Off Off Off Off Lit
BD PLAYER 1. This lights when an HDMI-compatible device is connected to an

HDMI OUT terminal (page 14).
1  STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and 17 ANGLE – (page 25)

off. 18 OUTPUT RESOLUTION – (page 22)
2 TV CONTROL – (page 20) 19 PLAY MODE – (page 28)
3 AUDIO – (page 26) 20 POP UP MENU/MENU – Press to display the BD-
4 SUBTITLE – (page 25) ROM or DVD-Video menus.
5 Number buttons – Use these to select and play the 21 DISPLAY – (page 26)
title/chapter/track you want to view or listen to and to
22 TOOLS – (page 21)
select items from menus.
CLEAR – Press to clear the numeric number, etc.
23 RETURN – Press to return to the previous
ENTER – Press to execute the selected item or enter a
screen.
setting that has been changed, etc.
6 SECONDARY AUDIO – (page 26)
SECONDARY VIDEO – (page 26)
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01 Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1  STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and 4 Remote control sensor – Point the remote control to
off. When the power is on, the indicator is lit. this, then operate it within approximately 23 feet
(7 m).
2 FL OFF indicator – Lights when the player’s front The player may have trouble capturing remote control
panel display is turned off pressing FL DIMMER. signals if there is a fluorescent light nearby. If this
3 / – Press to skip to the beginning of the happens, move the player away from the fluorescent
previous title/chapter/track/file. Press and hold to light.
start reverse scanning (page 25). 5 Disc tray
/ – Press to skip to the beginning of the next
title/chapter/track/file. Press and hold to start forward 6 Blu-ray indicator – Lights when the power is turned
scanning (page 25). on.
 – Press during playback to pause. Press again to 7  OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc
restart playback. tray.
 – Press to stop playback. 8 Front panel display
When the power is on, the above button indicators are 9 PQLS indicator – (page 15)
lit.
10 HDMI indicator – (page 14)
11  – Press to start playback.
Front Panel Display

1 2 3 4
HD LAN
24HZ
CONTROL 50HZ
EXT 60HZ
8 7 6 5
1  – (page 24) 4 LAN – (page 18)

2  – (page 24) 5 Character display – Displays the title/chapter/track
number, elapsed time, etc.
3 HD – This lights when an HDMI cable is connected
and video signals are being output with a resolution of 6 24HZ/50HZ/60HZ – The frequency of the video frame
1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p or 720/60p. It also lights or field being output lights.
when a component video cable is connected and
video signals are being output with a resolution of 7 EXT – (page 17)
1080/60i or 720/60p. 8 CONTROL – (page 15)
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Rear Panel 01
1 2 3
VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER

OUT Y
VIDEO
L PB
DIGITAL
OUT L
RS-232 C AC IN
R PR
USB FRONT SURROUND SURROUND

OPTICAL CONTROL BACK
LAN (100) (BD STORAGE) HDMI OUT IN AUDIO OUT(7.1 ch)
9 8 7 6 5 4
1 AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch) terminals – (page 17) 5 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal – (page 17)
2 VIDEO OUT terminals 6 HDMI OUT terminal – (page 16)
VIDEO – (page 17)
COMPONENT VIDEO – (page 17) 7 USB (BD STORAGE) port – (page 17)
3 AC IN – (page 18) 8 LAN (100) terminal – (page 18)
4 CONTROL IN terminal – Use to control this player 9 RS-232C terminal – This terminal is not used.
from the remote sensor of another Pioneer
component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and
bearing the  mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT
terminal of the other component to CONTROL IN on
this player using a mini-plug cord (commercially
available).
Caution
• Be sure to connect cables for outputting the audio
and video signals.
• When connected via System Control, point the
remote control toward the connected component
(such as an AV receiver or amplifier). The remote will
not work correctly when pointed at this player.
• You cannot use System Control with components that
do not have a System Control terminal or with
components manufactured by companies other than
Pioneer.
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02 Chapter 2
Connecting up
Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord capabilities, allowing natural colors to be reproduced
from the power outlet whenever making or changing more faithfully than ever.
connections. “x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to the products that
After connecting, make the settings at the Setup have the capability to realize a wide-gamut color space
Navigator menu according to the type of cable based on the international standard specifications
connected (page 19). defined as xvYCC.
Also refer to the operating instructions of the device
being connected.
Connecting using an
HDMI cable “x.v.Color” and
Corporation.
are trademarks of Sony
The audio and video signals can be transferred to HDMI-

compatible devices as digital signals with no loss of  Audio signals that can be
sound or video quality. transferred with the player’s HDMI
OUT terminal
Note • Dolby TrueHD
• Make the settings at the Setup Navigator menu • Dolby Digital Plus
according to connected HDMI-compatible device • Dolby Digital
(page 19).
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• The HDMI indicator on the player’s front panel lights
when an HDMI-compatible device is connected to an • DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
HDMI OUT terminal (page 12). • DTS Digital Surround
• 1080p video signals may not be output, depending on • MPEG-2 AAC
the HDMI cable being used. • Linear PCM
Linear PCM audio signals meeting the following
About HDMI conditions can be output:
This player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia – Sampling frequency: 32 kHz to 192 kHz
Interface (HDMI™) technology. – Number of channels: Up to 8 (up to 6 for a 192 kHz
sampling frequency)
For details, see About the audio output settings on
page 47.
 About the HDMI High Speed

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Transmission
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI This player outputs 1080/60p and Deep Color video
Licensing, LLC. signals. If your TV supports 1080/60p or Deep Color
signals, use a High Speed HDMI™ cable in order to take
The player supports Deep Color. advantage of the maximum performance the player and
The conventional players can transmit a video signal with TV can offer. Also set HDMI High Speed Transmission to
8 bit color depth in the YCbCr 4:4:4 or RGB formats, the On (page 39).
players supporting Deep Color can transmit a video High Speed HDMI™ cables are tested to carry signals up
signal with a color bit depth of greater than 8 bits per to 1080p. 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p and 720/60p video
color component. Subtle color gradations can be signals that are capable of Deep Color can also be
reproduced when connected to a TV that supports Deep carried.
Color.
This product is compatible with “x.v.Color” that have the Note

capability to realize a wide-gamut color space based on • Set HDMI High Speed Transmission to Off when
the xvYCC specifications. using an HDMI cable other than a High Speed
Playing video signals conforming to “xvYCC” standards HDMI™ cable (a Standard HDMI™ cable).
14 on this player when connected to an “x.v.Color”-
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compatible TV, etc., expands color reproduction
• The following restrictions apply when HDMI High

Speed Transmission is set to Off: Caution 02
– Deep Color signals are not output. • Also refer to the operating instructions of the Flat
Panel TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier,
– If the output video resolution is set to Auto, the
etc.).
signals are output with a resolution of 1080/60i
when TV’s preferred resolution is 1080/60p.
– When the output video resolution is set to 480i or Note
480p, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio • CONTROL on the player’s front panel display lights
audio signals are output as Dolby Digital, DTS when the KURO LINK function is activated (page 12).
Digital Surround or linear PCM signals. 96 kHz or
192 kHz multi-channel audio signals are output as  To use the KURO LINK function
linear PCM 2-channel audio signals (page 47). • The KURO LINK function only works when outputting
• When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is video signals from the HDMI OUT terminal.
connected, it may not operate properly. • The KURO LINK function works when KURO LINK is
set to On on the player (page 39).
 When connected to a DVI device
• The KURO LINK function operates when KURO LINK
• It is not possible to connect DVI devices is set to On for all devices connected with HDMI
(computer displays, for example) that are not cables. Once connections and the settings of all the
compatible with HDCP. HDCP is a specification to devices are finished, be sure to check that the player’s
protect audiovisual content across the DVI/HDMI picture is output to the Flat Panel TV. (Also check after
interface. changing the connected devices and reconnecting
• No audio signals are output. Connect using an audio HDMI cables.) The KURO LINK function may not
cable, etc. operate properly if the player’s picture is not properly
• This player is designed for connection with HDMI- output to the Flat Panel TV.
compatible devices. When connected to a DVI device, • Use High Speed HDMI™ cables when using the
it may not operate properly depending on the DVI KURO LINK function. The KURO LINK function may
device. not operate properly if other HDMI cables are used.
• For some models, the KURO LINK function may be
About KURO LINK function referred to as “HDMI Control”.
The functions listed below work when a Pioneer KURO • The Simultaneous power function is activated when
LINK-compatible Flat Panel TV or AV system (AV receiver the player is set as follows (page 39):
or amplifier, etc.) is connected to the player using an Display Power On: On
HDMI cable. Display Power Off: On
Functions operated from the TV
 About PQLS function
Such player operations as starting and stopping playback
and displaying the menus can be performed from the Flat The PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a transfer
Panel TV. control technology using the KURO LINK function. The
player’s output signals are controlled from the AV
Auto-select function
receiver or amplifier to achieve high quality sound
The input switches automatically on the Flat Panel TV and
playback using the quartz oscillator of AV receiver or
AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) when playback
amplifier. This eliminates the influence of the jitter
is started on the player or the Home Menu or Home Media
generated upon transfer which can adversely affect the
Gallery is displayed. When the input is switched, the
sound quality.
playback picture, the Home Menu or Home Media Gallery
appears on the Flat Panel TV. • The player supports the “PQLS 2ch Audio” function
that is only activated when playing audio CDs (CD-
Simultaneous power function
DAs), and the “PQLS Multi Surround” function that is
When playback on the player is started or the Home Menu
activated when playing all discs (BDs, DVDs, etc.)
or Home Media Gallery is displayed, if the Flat Panel TV’s
with audio output in linear PCM.
power was off, its power turns on automatically. When the
Flat Panel TV’s power is turned off, the player’s power • The “PQLS 2ch Audio” function is only activated when
automatically turns off. a Pioneer AV receiver or amplifier compatible with the
“PQLS 2ch Audio” function is connected directly to
Unified language function
the player’s HDMI OUT terminal using an HDMI
When the language information from a connected Flat
cable, and when the player is set as follows (page 39):
Panel TV is received, you can have the player’s on-screen
KURO LINK: On
display language change automatically to that of the Flat
PQLS: Auto
Panel TV. This function is available only when playback is
stopped and the menu screen is not displayed. • The “PQLS Multi Surround” function is only activated
when a Pioneer AV receiver or amplifier compatible
with the “PQLS Multi Surround” function is 15
connected directly to the player’s HDMI OUT En
terminal using an HDMI cable, and when the player is Player’s rear panel
02 set as follows (page 39): VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER
OUT Y
HDMI Audio Out: PCM DIGITAL

VIDEO
L PB
KURO LINK: On
OUT L
RS-232 C
R PR
PQLS: Auto LAN (100)

USB
(BD STORAGE) HDMI OUT
OPTICAL CONTROL
IN
FRONT SURROUND
AUDIO OUT(7.1 ch)
SURROUND
BACK
• Also refer to the operating instructions of AV receiver

or amplifier.
available)
(commercially
HDMI cable
• Please see the Pioneer website for AV receivers or Match the direction of
amplifiers that support the PQLS function. the plug to the terminal
To HDMI and insert straight.
input terminal It is also possible to connect to an
Caution AV receiver or amplifier using an
HDMI cable (below).
• If the output video resolution is switched, the PQLS
function may not work. The function will work again
TV Direction of signal flow
once playback has been stopped then restarted.
Note Connecting an AV receiver or

• The PQLS indicator on the player’s front panel lights amplifier
when the PQLS function is activated (page 12).
Connect to an AV receiver or amplifier in order to enjoy
the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus,
 About connections to components
Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High
of other makes supporting the KURO Resolution Audio or DTS Digital Surround. For
LINK function instructions on connecting the TV and speakers to the AV
receiver or amplifier, refer to the operating instructions of
The functions listed below work when a TV or AV system AV receiver or amplifier.
(AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) supporting the player’s
KURO LINK function is connected to the player using an
HDMI cable. (Depending on your TV or AV system (AV Caution
receiver or amplifier, etc.), it could happen that not all of • Hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting
the functions will work.) the cable.
• Functions operated from the TV • Placing a load on the plug could result in faulty
• Auto-select function contact and no video signals being output.
• Simultaneous power function Player’s rear panel
• Unified language function VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
CENTER SUB WOOFER
VIDEO
Please see the Pioneer website for the latest information RS-232 C
DIGITAL
OUT
L PB
on brands and model numbers of other brands that R PR
FRONT SURROUND SURROUND
support the KURO LINK function.

USB OPTICAL CONTROL BACK
Connecting a TV
available)
(commercially
HDMI cable
Match the direction

of the plug to the
See Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier below to terminal and insert
To HDMI
straight.
connect an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable. input terminal
AV receiver
Caution or amplifier
available)
(commercially
HDMI cable
• Hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting

the cable. From HDMI To HDMI input
output terminal
• Placing a load on the plug could result in faulty terminal TV
contact and no video signals being output. Direction of signal flow
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Connecting video and Connecting an AV receiver or 02

audio cables amplifier using audio cables
When connecting to a 7.1-channel compatible AV
receiver or amplifier – Connect using 4 audio cables
Note
(diagram below).
• Make the settings in the Setup Navigator menu When connecting to a 5.1-channel compatible AV
according to the type of cable connected (page 19). receiver or amplifier – Connect using 3 audio cables (do
• To output video signals from this player, connect not connect to the surround back left and right
using one of the following (not including when terminals).
connected using an HDMI cable): a component video • To switch the video from the AV receiver or amplifier,
cable or a video cable. also connect the video output terminals.
• After connecting, set Audio Output Mode to Multi-
Connecting a TV using a channel (page 38).
video/audio cable Player’s rear panel
VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER
Caution OUT
VIDEO
Y
L PB
DIGITAL
OUT L
• Connect the player’s video output directly to R PR
your TV. OPTICAL CONTROL

IN
FRONT SURROUND
AUDIO OUT(7.1 ch)
SURROUND
BACK
This player supports analog copy protection

technology. Therefore the picture may not be
available)
(commercially
Audio cable
available)
(commercially
Audio cable
available)
(commercially
Audio cable
Red
White
displayed properly if connected to a TV via a DVD
used for connection.
available) can also be
cable (commercially
An optical digital audio
recorder/video deck or when playing the player’s

output material that is recorded by a DVD recorder/
cable (included)
Video/audio
video deck. Furthermore, the picture may not be

displayed properly due to the copy protection when
the player is connected to a TV with a built-in video
deck. For details, contact the manufacturer of your To multi-channel audio
TV. input terminals
Player’s rear panel To optical digital

audio input AV receiver or Direction of signal flow
VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER terminal amplifier
Yellow OUT
VIDEO
Y
L PB
White R PR
R
Note
Red CONTROL
IN
FRONT SURROUND
AUDIO OUT(7.1 ch)
SURROUND
BACK
• To connect to the 2-channel audio input terminals on

A component a TV, etc., connect to FRONT (L/R).
Video/audio cable (included)
It is also possible to connect to

an AV receiver or amplifier. cable or three
Connect the audio signals commercially
using audio cables (7.1
channels) or an optical digital
available video
cables can be
Connecting components
audio cable (below). used instead of
the video cable
(yellow plug) of
to the USB port
TV
the included
video/audio cable
The data downloaded with the BD-LIVE function and the
for connection. data used with the BONUSVIEW function when playing
To component BD-ROMs can be stored on a device connected to the
To video/audio
input terminals video input terminals USB port (external storage).
Direction of signal flow
About USB (external storage)
Note devices
• Video signals are output with a resolution of 480/60i The USB (external storage) devices that can be
when connected using a video cable. connected to the player are as shown below.
• When connected to the TV using a component video • USB 2.0-compatible memory devices or hard disks
cable, video signals are not output with a resolution of • FAT16 or FAT32 file system, minimum 1 GB capacity
1080/24p or 1080/60p. (2 GB or more recommended)
• Depending on the output video resolution setting, the
picture may not be output (page 22).
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02 Note Network connection

• Devices formatted with a file system other than the
BD-LIVE functions such as downloading movie trailers or
above cannot be used. Such devices may however be
additional audio and subtitle languages and playing
usable if they are formatted from the player.
on-line games can be enjoyed over the Internet. The
• External storage devices may not be recognized if player’s software can also be updated over the Internet
they contain multiple partitions. (page 46). Connect an Ethernet hub (or a router with hub
• Some external storage devices may not operate with functionality) that is connected to the Internet to the player.
this player. Be sure to use a 100BASE-TX compatible Ethernet hub or
• Operation of external storage devices (USB memory router.
devices, external hard disks, etc.) is not guaranteed.
Connecting via an Ethernet hub
Connecting the USB The player can be connected to an Ethernet hub using a
(external storage) device LAN cable.
Player’s rear panel

Caution VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
CENTER SUB W
L PB
DIGITAL
• Be sure to turn the player’s power off before RS-232 C

OUT
R PR
connecting or disconnecting external storage USB CONTROL FRONT SURROUND SURR

OPTICAL
devices. LAN (100) (BD STORAGE) HDMI OUT IN AUDIO OUT(7.1 ch)
• Use empty external storage devices (on which

LAN cable (commercially available)
nothing is stored).
Modem Internet
• When using an external hard disk as the external Ethernet hub
storage device, be sure to turn on the hard disk’s (router with hub LAN
functionality) 3 2 1 WAN
power before turning on the player’s power.
• If the external storage device is write-protected, be
sure to disable the write-protection.
Note
• When connecting the USB cable, hold onto the plug,
set the plug in the proper direction for the port and • LAN on the player’s front panel display lights when
insert it horizontally. there is an active local area network (LAN) connection
(page 12).
• Placing excessive loads on the plug may result in
poor contact, making it impossible to write data on • If there is an available DHCP server in your local area
the external storage device. network, the IP address is obtained automatically.
Otherwise, set IP address manually (page 43).
• The player is equipped with an internal storage. This
internal storage cannot be used when an external • For some Internet service providers, you may have to
storage device is connected. set the individual network configuration manually. In
this case, see page 43.
• When a USB memory device or external hard disk is
connected and the player’s power is turned on, do not • Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the
unplug the power cord. player due to communication error/malfunctions
associated with your network connection and/or your
Player’s rear panel connected equipment. Please contact your Internet
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
CENTER SUB WOOFER
service provider or network device manufacturer.
VIDEO
L PB
DIGITAL
Connecting the power

OUT L
RS-232 C
R PR
USB FRONT SURROUND SURROUND

CONTROL
cord
OPTICAL BACK
USB cable
USB memory (commercially
device, etc. available) Hard disk, etc. Connect the power cord after all the connections between
devices have been completed.
Player’s rear panel
Note O
Y
CENTER SUB WOOFER
• The EXT indicator on the player’s front panel display PB
L
AC IN
lights when data can be stored on the external PR
storage (page 12). SURROUND

O OUT(7.1 ch)
SURROUND
BACK
• Devices may not work if connected to the USB port via To wall outlet
a memory card reader or USB hub. Power cord (included)
18 • Use a USB cable with a length of 2 meters or less.
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Chapter 3 03
Getting Started
Making settings using 3 Select the OSD language.
Use / to select, then press ENTER.
the Setup Navigator Setup Navigator
menu BD PLAYER
Please select the on-screen display language.
Be sure to perform these settings when using the player

for the first time.
Caution
• Before turning on the power, check that the Audio, subtitle and BDMV/DVD-Video menu
language will also be set.
connections between the player and other devices are
correct. Also, turn on the power of the devices
connected to the player before turning on the player’s When a Pioneer Flat Panel TV that is compatible with
power. KURO LINK is connected to this player’s HDMI OUT
terminal, language settings are imported from the
• When using a Pioneer Flat Panel TV or front projector Pioneer Flat Panel TV’s language settings before Setup
compatible with the KURO LINK function, set KURO Navigator begins.
LINK to On on the connected device before turning on
the player’s power. 4 Select and set the video and audio output
• The screen in step 11 and test tones are output terminals.
simultaneously according to the settings in steps 4 to Select the actually connected video and audio output
terminals.
7. Lower the volume of the devices connected with the
player. Use /// to select, then press ENTER.
Setting item Output terminal name
Note
Video
HDMI HDMI OUT

• When a Pioneer Flat Panel TV or front projector COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO
compatible with the KURO LINK function is VIDEO VIDEO
connected to the player using an HDMI cable, the
Audio
HDMI HDMI OUT

player is automatically set to the optimum picture
quality for the connected device. DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL OUT
TOP MENU TOOLS

ANALOG AUDIO AUDIO OUT
ENTER
Caution
HOME
MENU RETURN
• When HDMI is selected for Video, no video signals
are output from the COMPONENT VIDEO or VIDEO
output terminals.
1 Turn on the TV’s power and switch the input. • When COMPONENT VIDEO or VIDEO is selected at
See the TV’s operating instructions for instructions on Video, no video signals are output from the HDMI
operating the TV. OUT terminal.
2 Turn on the player’s power. • The video and audio signals output from the set
Press  STANDBY/ON. output terminals are output synchronously (lip
synchronization).
Check that the Setup Navigator menu is displayed.
• When COMPONENT VIDEO or VIDEO is selected at
 If the Setup Navigator menu is not Video, no sound is output if HDMI is selected at
Audio.
displayed Follow the procedure below to redo the connections,
 Press HOME MENU to display the Home then select the proper connection at the setup
Menu, select Initial Setup  Setup Navigator  screen.
Start, then press ENTER.
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– When connecting using component video cables 10 Output test tones.

03 or a video cable to watch the picture, connect to an Use / to select Yes, then press ENTER.
AV receiver or amplifier, or a TV using either analog
audio cables (7.1 channels or 2 channels), an 11 Finish the Setup Navigator menu.
optical digital audio cable (page 17). Use / to select Finish, then press ENTER.
– To listen to audio with the player connected to an To redo the settings from the start, select Go Back.
AV receiver or amplifier with an HDMI cable, Depending on the output terminal setting of step 4 or the
connect the TV to the AV receiver or amplifier using HDMI cable being used, it may happen that no picture
an HDMI cable (page 16). and/or sound is output. If this happens, the setup returns
• When HDMI or DIGITAL AUDIO is selected at Audio, to step 4 if there is no operation for over 30 seconds. Once
linear PCM audio signals (2 channels) are output the setup returns to step 4, redo the settings according to
from all terminals other than the ones selected at the connected devices and the HDMI cable being used.
Audio. 12 Checking the picture quality settings or setting
• When ANALOG AUDIO is selected at Audio, no the picture quality.
audio signals are output from the HDMI OUT or If a Pioneer Flat Panel TV or projector is connected to the
DIGITAL OUT terminals. player and HDMI is selected for Video in step 4, the
player sets the picture quality automatically. The
For steps 5 to 8, the step to which you should automatic picture quality setting screen appears. Press
proceed depends on the combination of the Video ENTER.
and Audio settings. When the automatic picture quality setting screen does
5 Select and set the HDMI High Speed Transmission not appear, the manual picture quality setting screen
setting for the HDMI OUT terminal. appears. Use / to select the connected component,
Use / to select, then press ENTER. then press ENTER.
When HDMI High Speed Transmission for the HDMI

OUT terminal is set to On, use a High Speed HDMI™ Operating the TV with
cable. The picture and sound may not be output properly
if any other HDMI cable (for example a standard HDMI™ the player’s remote
cable) or an HDMI cable with built-in equalizer is used.
control
6 Select the output video resolution from the
COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals. When the manufacturer code for your brand of TV is set
Use / to select, then press ENTER. on the player’s remote control, the TV can be operated
For details on the resolution settings, see Switching the using the player’s remote control.
output video resolution on page 22.
Caution
7 Select the aspect ratio of your TV.
Use / to select, then press ENTER. • For some models it may not be possible to operate the
TV with the player’s remote control, even for TVs of
8 Select the PQLS. brands listed on the manufacturer code list.
• The setting may be restored to the default after the
batteries are replaced. If this happens, reset it.
Note
STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE
• Only when a Pioneer AV receiver or amplifier is
connected , PQLS Screen appears. TV CONTROL
• The PQLS function works when linear PCM audio INPUT

SELECT CH VOL
signals are output. Therefore the linear PCM audio AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE FL DIMMER
signals obtained by decoding all audio signals are
output from HDMI OUT terminal. For details, see
About the audio output settings on page 47.
• When Use is select, the player is set to the settings
below.
HDMI Audio Out: PCM CLEAR ENTER
OUTPUT
KURO LINK: On AUDIO VIDEO RESOLUTION
PQLS: Auto
• For details on the PQLS function, About PQLS function 1 Input the 2-digit manufacturer code.
on page 15. Press the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the code while
9 Check the settings. pressing TV CONTROL .
Select Proceed, then press ENTER.
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Note KENDO 42 REX 31, 46 03

KENNEDY 32, 42 ROADSTAR 41, 44, 46
• The factory setting is 00 (PIONEER). KORPEL 07 SABA 31, 36, 42, 51
KOYODA 44 SAISHO 39, 44, 46
• If you make a mistake when inputting the code,
LEYCO 07, 40, 46, 48 SALORA 31, 32, 42, 43
release TV CONTROL  then start over from the LIESENK&TTER 07 SAMBERS 49
beginning. LOEWE 07 SAMSUNG 07, 38, 44, 46, 69, 70
• When there are multiple codes for a manufacturer, try LUXOR 32, 42, 43 SANYO 35, 45, 48, 21, 14, 91
M-ELECTRONIC 31, 44, 45, 54, 56, SBR 07, 34
inputting them in the indicated order until the TV can 07, 36, 51 SCHAUB LORENZ 42
be operated. MAGNADYNE 32, 49 SCHNEIDER 07, 41, 47
MAGNAFON 49 SEG 42, 46
2 Check that the TV can be operated. MAGNAVOX 07, 10, 03, 12, 29 SEI 32, 40, 49
Operate the TV using TV CONTROL. MANESTH 39, 46 SELECO 31, 42
MARANTZ 07 SHARP 02, 19, 27, 67, 90
 – Press to turn the TV’s power on and off.
MARK 07 SIAREM 32, 49
INPUT SELECT – Press to switch the TV’s input. MATSUI 07, 39, 40, 42, 44, 47, 48 SIEMENS 31
MCMICHAEL 34 SINUDYNE 32, 39, 40, 49
CH +/– – Press to select the TV channel. MEDIATOR 07 SKANTIC 43
VOL +/– – Press to adjust the volume. MEMOREX 44 SOLAVOX 31
METZ 31 SONOKO 07, 44
MINERVA 31, 53 SONOLOR 31, 35
TV Preset code list MITSUBISHI 09, 10, 02, 21, 31 SONTEC 07
MULTITECH 44, 49 SONY 04
Manufacturer Code(s) NEC 59 SOUNDWAVE 07
NECKERMANN 31, 07 STANDARD 41, 44
PIONEER 00, 31, 32, 07, 36, 42, 51, ERRES 07 NEI 07, 42 STERN 31
22 FERGUSON 07, 36, 51 NIKKAI 05, 07, 41, 46, 48 SUSUMU 41
ACURA 44 FINLANDIA 35, 43, 54 NOBLIKO 49 SYSLINE 07
ADMIRAL 31 FINLUX 32, 07, 45, 48, 53, 54 NOKIA 32, 42, 52 TANDY 31, 41, 48
AIWA 60 FIRSTLINE 40, 44 NORDMENDE 32, 36, 51, 52 TASHIKO 34
AKAI 32, 35, 42 FISHER 32, 35, 38, 45 OCEANIC 31, 32, 42 TATUNG 07, 48
AKURA 41 FORMENTI 32, 07, 42 ORION 32, 07, 39, 40 TEC 42
ALBA 07, 39, 41, 44 FRONTECH 31, 42, 46 OSAKI 41, 46, 48 TELEAVIA 36
AMSTRAD 42, 44, 47 FRONTECH/PROTECH 32 OSO 41 TELEFUNKEN 36, 37, 52
ANITECH 44 FUJITSU 48 OSUME 48 TELETECH 44
ASA 45 FUNAI 40, 46, 58 OTTO VERSAND 31, 32, 07, 42 TENSAI 40, 41
ASUKA 41 GBC 32, 42 PALLADIUM 38 THOMSON 36, 51, 52, 63
AUDIOGONIC 07, 36 GE 00, 01, 08, 07, 10, 11, 17, 02, PANAMA 46 THORN 31, 07, 42, 45, 48
BASIC LINE 41, 44 28, 18 PANASONIC 31, 07, 08, 42, 22 TOMASHI 18
BAUR 31, 07, 42 GEC 07, 34, 48 PATHO CINEMA 42 TOSHIBA 05, 02, 26, 21, 53
BEKO 38 GELOSO 32, 44 PAUSA 44 TOWADA 42
BEON 07 GENERAL 29 PHILCO 32, 42 ULTRAVOX 32, 42, 49
BLAUPUNKT 31 GENEXXA 31, 41 PHILIPS 31, 07, 34, 56, 68 UNIDEN 92
BLUE SKY 41 GOLDSTAR 10, 23, 21, 02, 07, 50 PHOENIX 32 UNIVERSUM 31, 07, 38, 42, 45,
BLUE STAR 18 GOODMANS 07, 39, 47, 48, 56 PHONOLA 07 46, 54
BPL 18 GORENJE 38 PROFEX 42, 44 VESTEL 07
BRANDT 36 GPM 41 PROTECH 07, 42, 44, 46, 49 VICTOR 13
BTC 41 GRAETZ 31, 42 QUELLE 31, 32, 07, 42, 45, 53 VOXSON 31
BUSH 07, 41, 42, 44, 47, 56 GRANADA 07, 35, 42, 43, 48 R-LINE 07 WALTHAM 43
CASCADE 44 GRADIENTE 30, 57 RADIOLA 07 WATSON 07
CATHAY 07 GRANDIN 18 RADIOSHACK 10, 23, 21, 02 WATT RADIO 32, 42, 49
CENTURION 07 GRUNDIG 31, 53 RBM 53 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 07
CGB 42 HANSEATIC 07, 42 RCA 01, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 61, 62, YOKO 07, 42, 46
CIMLINE 44 HCM 18, 44 09 ZENITH 03, 20
CLARIVOX 07 HINARI 07, 41, 44 REDIFFUSION 32, 42
CLATRONIC 38 HISAWA 18
CONDOR 38 HITACHI 31, 33, 34, 36, 42, 43, 54,
CONTEC 44
CROSLEY 32
06, 10, 24, 25, 18
HUANYU 56 Using the TOOLS menu
CROWN 38, 44 HYPSON 07, 18, 46
CRYSTAL 42 ICE 46, 47 Various functions can be called out according to the
CYBERTRON 41 IMPERIAL 38, 42 player’s operating status.
DAEWOO 07, 44, 56 INDIANA 07
DAINICHI 41 INGELEN 31 TOP MENU TOOLS
DANSAI 07 INTERFUNK 31, 32, 07, 42

DAYTON 44 INTERVISION 46, 49
DECCA 07, 48 ISUKAI 41 ENTER
DIXI 07, 44 ITC 42

HOME
DUMONT 53 ITT 31, 32, 42 MENU RETURN
ELIN 07 JEC 05
ELITE 41 JVC 13, 23
ELTA 44 KAISUI 18, 41, 44 21
EMERSON 42 KAPSCH 31
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Press
Display the TOOLS menu.
TOOLS.
Switching the video
BD PLAYER Angle
output terminal to be
TOOLS Audio
Subtitle
viewed
Audio Adjust
Video Adjust Use the procedure below to switch the video output signal
to be viewed between the HDMI OUT terminal and an
2 Select and set the item. analog output terminal (COMPONENT VIDEO or VIDEO
Use / to select, then press ENTER. output terminals).
Note Caution
• Items that cannot be changed are displayed in gray. • The picture may not be displayed for a while when the
The items that can be selected depend on the player’s video output terminal is switched.
status. • When the HDMI OUT terminal is selected, no video
signals are output from the other video output
 To change the setting of the terminals.
selected item • When a video output terminal other than the HDMI
Use / to change. OUT terminal is selected, no audio and video signals
are output from the HDMI OUT terminal.
 To close the TOOLS menu SECONDARY
AUDIO VIDEO
OUTPUT
RESOLUTION
Press TOOLS or RETURN. VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE
HOME MEDIA
 TOOLS menu item list MENU
TOP MENU TOOLS
Item Description
Play from Beginning Play the selected title, track or file from  Press VIDEO SELECT.
the start. • The current video output terminal is displayed on the
TV screen and on the player’s front panel display.
Slideshow Play a slideshow of the image files on the
To switch the video output terminals, press /.
selected disc or folder.
Play Mode Display the Play Mode screen (page 28). Example: Output video resolution setting of
selected video output terminal
Video Adjust Display the picture quality adjustment
screen (page 34). Video Output Terminal 
HDMI (Source Direct)
Secondary Video Switch the BD-ROM’s secondary video 
(Picture-in-Picture) (page 26).
• The video output terminal setting can also be
Subtitle Switch the subtitles (page 25).
switched by pressing   /  on the
Angle Switch the BD-ROM/DVD-Video disc’s player’s front panel.
camera angles (page 25).
Rotate Rotate the image while playing a
slideshow (page 32). Switching the output
Audio Adjust Display the audio adjustment menu
(page 35).
video resolution
Audio Switch the audio (page 26). Use the procedure below to switch the output video
Secondary Audio Switch the BD-ROM’s secondary audio resolution from the various video output terminals.
(page 26).
Now Playing Display the playback screen of the Caution
currently playing track or file.
• On some devices (TV, AV receiver or amplifier, etc.),
Original/Play List Switch the DVD-R/-RW’s (VR format) list the video or audio may not be output properly when
screen between the original list and the the resolution is switched. If this happens, use
playlist.
OUTPUT RESOLUTION to set a resolution at which
Add to HMG Playlist Add the selected track or file to the HMG the video and audio are properly output.
Playlist (page 32).
• When video signals are being output with a resolution
Delete from HMG Delete the selected track or file from the of 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p or 720/60p from the
Playlist HMG Playlist (page 33). HDMI OUT terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO output
Output Video Switch the output video resolution from terminals, the picture may be output with an aspect
Resolution the various output terminals (page 22). ratio of 16:9, even if the TV Aspect Ratio is set to 4:3
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• The picture may not be displayed for a while when the  About Film material
resolution is switched. 03
The film material is a video signal with a frame rate of 24
CLEAR ENTER
frames/second. For example, these materials include
SECONDARY
AUDIO VIDEO
OUTPUT
RESOLUTION
1080/24p, 720/24p, etc.
VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE
 To output film material
HOME MEDIA
MENU To output 1080/24p film material from HDMI OUT
terminal, set the output video resolution to either Auto or
 Press OUTPUT RESOLUTION. Source Direct.
• The current output video resolution setting is
displayed on the TV screen and on the player’s front
Caution
panel display.
To switch the output video resolution, press OUTPUT • 1080/24p signals can only be output from the HDMI
RESOLUTION again or press /. OUT terminal. They cannot be output from other
• The output video resolution depends on the video video terminals.
output terminal below. • When Auto is selected, the picture is output at 60
frames/second if your TV is not compatible with 1080/
Example: Video resolution of the
currently playing disc 24p signals.
• When Source Direct is selected, the signals are
Output Video Resolution  Source : 1080/60i output as such, even if your TV is not compatible with
Auto
 Current Output : 1080/60i 1080/24p signals. If the picture is not displayed
properly, use OUTPUT RESOLUTION to set an output
Output video resolution video resolution at which the video and audio signals
from the player
are properly output.
• The output video resolution setting can also be • Even if Auto or Source Direct is selected, 720/24p
switched by selecting Output Video Resolution video signals are output at 60 frames/second.
from the TOOLS menu.
 About the output video resolution

The output video resolution setting and the resolution of the picture that is actually output differ for the different
terminals. See the table below.
Output video HDMI1 COMPONENT VIDEO/VIDEO1
resolution
setting HDMI OUT terminal COMPONENT VIDEO/ HDMI OUT terminal COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO output
VIDEO output output terminals2 terminal2
terminals
Auto3 Resolution preferred by No video signals are No video signals are — —
TV4,5,6 output output
480i 480/60i 480/60i 480/60i

480p 480/60p 480/60p
1080i 1080/60i 1080/60i7,8
1080p3 1080/60p9,10 — —
Source Direct Resolution recorded on Resolution recorded on 480/60i

disc5,11,12 disc8,11,12,13
1. The video output terminal set at Video in the Setup Navigator (page 19) or the video output terminal selected with VIDEO SELECT (page 22).
2. Depending on the BD, the pictures may not be output.
3. This cannot be selected when the video output terminal is set to COMPONENT VIDEO/VIDEO.
4. The pictures are output with the preferred output resolution of the device (TV, AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) connected to HDMI OUT
terminal.
5. For details on the output of film material (1080/24p or 720/24p video signals), see To output film material above.
6. Sources with a resolution of 720/60p and 720/24p are output at 1080/60i even if the TV’s recommended resolution is 1080/60p.
7. DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW (VR format) may be output at 480/60p.
8. BD-ROM or BD-R/-RE may be output at 480/60p.
9. Depending on the connected HDMI cable, the video signals may not be output.
10. Sources with a resolution of 720/60p and 720/24p are output at 1080/60i.
11. Depending on the connected TV, the video signals may not be output.
12. 720/24p film material is output at 720/60p.
13. 1080/24p film material is output at 1080/60i.
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04 Chapter 4
Playback
Playing discs or files Note
• Some discs start playing automatically when the disc
This section describes the player’s main operations.
tray is closed.
For the types of discs that can be played, see Playable
• DVD-Video discs have parental lock features. Input
discs on page 8. For the types of files that can be played,
the password registered in the player’s settings to
see Playable files on page 10. Image and audio files
unlock the parental lock. For details, see page 45.
recorded on discs are played with the Home Media
Gallery (page 31). • For some BD-R/-RE, playback protection is set for the
disc or titles. Input the code number set for the disc
STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE to unlock the protection.
TV CONTROL • Check Troubleshooting on page 57 if video or audio
INPUT CH VOL
signals are not being output properly.
SELECT
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE FL DIMMER

 If the disc menu is displayed
For some discs, the disc menu is displayed automatically
when playback starts. The contents of the disc menu and
the way to operate differ from disc to disc.
CLEAR ENTER
 Resuming playback from where it
SECONDARY
AUDIO VIDEO
OUTPUT
RESOLUTION was stopped (resume playback
VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE function)
HOME MEDIA
MENU
• When  STOP is pressed during playback, the point
TOP MENU TOOLS
at which the disc stopped is stored in the memory.
When  PLAY is pressed, playback resumes from
that point.
ENTER
• For audio CDs and audio files, playback starts from
HOME
MENU RETURN the beginning of the track/file that was playing.
• If the stop mode was set while playing a slideshow of
PLAY
image files, playback starts from the image file last
PREV PAUSE STOP NEXT
displayed.
• To cancel the resume playback function, press
 STOP while playback is stopped.
1 Press  STANDBY/ON to turn on the power.
Turn the TV’s power on and switch its input beforehand.
Note
2 Press  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and • The resume playback function is canceled
load the disc. automatically in the following cases:
– When the disc tray is opened.
Note – When the file list window is switched.
• Load the disc with the printed side facing – When the power is turned off. (For BDs and DVDs
up. this does not cancel the resume playback
• Several dozen seconds are required to read function.)
the disc. Once reading is completed, the • The resume playback function cannot be used for
type of disc is displayed on the player’s front some discs.
panel display.
3 Press  PLAY to play the disc.
 on the player’s front panel display lights during
playback.
• To pause, press  PAUSE during playback.  on the
player’s front panel display lights when playback is
paused.
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• To stop, press  STOP during playback.
Forward and reverse Switching the camera angles 04

scanning For BD-ROM and DVD-Video discs on which multiple
angles are recorded, the angles can be switched during
 During playback, press  or .
playback.
• The scanning speed switches each time the button is
pressed. The speed steps depend on the disc or file  During playback, press ANGLE.
(the speed is displayed on the TV screen). • The current angle and total number of recorded
angles are displayed on the TV screen and on the
• Forward or reverse scanning is also possible by
player’s front panel display.
holding the button down. Normal playback resumes
To switch the angles, press ANGLE again or press /
when the button is released.
.
 To resume normal playback Example: Current angle/Total number of
recorded angles
 Press  PLAY.
Angle
Playing specific titles, 1/4

chapters or tracks • The angles can also be switched by selecting Angle
 Input the number of the title, chapter or track you from the TOOLS menu.
want to play. • If the angles are not switched when ANGLE is
• Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number, pressed, switch them from the menu screen.
then press ENTER.
• Press CLEAR to clear the values you have input. Switching the subtitles
For discs on which multiple subtitles are recorded, the
Skipping content subtitles can be switched during playback.
 Press  PREV or  NEXT.
• When  NEXT is pressed, the playback skips Caution
ahead to the beginning of the next title/chapter/track/
file. • The subtitles cannot be switched for discs recorded
on a DVD or BD recorder. Also refer to the operating
• When  PREV is pressed, the playback skips back instructions of the device used for recording.
to the beginning of the currently playing title/chapter/
track/file. Press twice to skip back to the beginning of  During playback, press SUBTITLE.
the previous title/chapter/track/file. • The current subtitle and total number of recorded
subtitles are displayed on the TV screen and on the
Playing in slow motion To switch the subtitle, press SUBTITLE again or press
 While playback is paused, press and hold / /.
or /. Example: Current subtitle/Total number of
• The speed switches each time the button is pressed recorded subtitles
(the speed is displayed on the TV screen). The speed
Subtitle 
steps depend on the disc or file. 1/2 English

 To resume normal playback • The subtitles can also be switched by selecting
 Press  PLAY. Subtitle from the TOOLS menu.
• If the subtitles are not switched when SUBTITLE is
Step forward and step pressed, switch them from the menu screen.
reverse  Turning the subtitles off
 While playback is paused, press / or /.  Press SUBTITLE, then press CLEAR.
• The picture moves a step forward or reverse each time
the button is pressed.
 To resume normal playback

 Press  PLAY.
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Switching the audio and  Turning the Secondary Video off

04
secondary audio  Press SECONDARY VIDEO, then press CLEAR.
For discs or files on which multiple audio streams/ Displaying the disc
channels are recorded, audio streams/channels can be
switched during playback. Also use this procedure to
information
switch the secondary audio for BD-ROMs on which  Press DISPLAY.
secondary audio is recorded. The disc information appears on the TV screen. The
 During playback, press AUDIO. information switches each time the button is pressed.
• The current audio and total number of recorded audio The information display differs during playback and when
streams are displayed on the TV screen and on the playback is stopped.
To switch the audio, press AUDIO again or press /
.
• To switch the secondary audio, press SECONDARY
AUDIO.
Example: Current audio/Total number of
recorded audio streams
Audio
2/2 English
Dolby True HD 96kHz 7.1ch L C R Ls Rs Lb Rb LFE

Audio type Number of Channels recorded

channels on disc
• The audio/secondary audio can also be switched by

selecting Audio or Secondary Audio from the
TOOLS menu.
• If the audio/secondary audio is not switched when
AUDIO/SECONDARY AUDIO is pressed, switch it
from the menu screen.
 Turning the Secondary Audio off

 Press SECONDARY AUDIO, then press CLEAR.
Switching the secondary

video
Use the procedure below to switch the secondary video
(Picture-in-Picture) recorded on the BD-ROM.
 During playback, press SECONDARY VIDEO.
• The current secondary video and total number of
recorded secondary video streams are displayed on
the TV screen and on the player’s front panel display.
To switch the secondary video, press SECONDARY
VIDEO again or press /.
Example: Current secondary video/Total number of
recorded secondary video streams
Secondary Video
1/4

• The secondary video can also be switched by
selecting Secondary Video from the TOOLS menu.
• If the secondary video is not switched when
SECONDARY VIDEO is pressed, switch it from the
menu screen.
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Playback functions 04
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
Function1 BD- BD-R DVD- /-RW Image Audio Audio
AVCHD
ROM /-RE Video (VR file file CD
format)
Forward and reverse scanning2 3 3 3 3 3  4 4

Playing specific titles, chapters or tracks        
Skipping content        
Playing in slow motion2,5        
Step forward and step reverse2        
Switching the camera angles6        
Switching the subtitles7        
Switching the audio8        
Switching the secondary audio9 10       
Switching the secondary video11 12       

Displaying the disc information        
1. Some functions may not work for some discs or files, even if indicated [] on the table.
2. For some discs, normal playback resumes automatically when the chapter switches.
3. No sound is produced during forward and reverse scanning.
4. Sound is produced during forward and reverse scanning.
5. • No sound is output during slow motion playback.
• It is not possible to switch the speed during reverse slow motion playback.
6. Angle mark is displayed for scenes at which multiple angles are recorded if Angle/Secondary Indicator is set to On (page 41).
7. • The types of recorded subtitles depend on the disc and file.
• In some cases the subtitle may switch or the switching screen provided on the disc may be displayed immediately, without the current
subtitle or the total number of subtitles recorded on the disc being displayed.
8. The types of recorded audio streams depend on the disc and file.
9. • The types of recorded secondary audio streams depend on the disc and file.
• In some cases the secondary audio may switch or the switching screen provided on the disc may be displayed immediately, without the
current secondary audio or the total number of secondary audio streams recorded on the disc being displayed.
• Secondary audio mark is displayed for scenes at which secondary audio is recorded if Angle/Secondary Indicator is set to On
(page 41).
10. Some discs do not include secondary audio.
11. • In some cases the secondary video may switch or the switching screen provided on the disc may be displayed immediately, without the
current secondary video or the total number of secondary video streams recorded on the disc being displayed.
• Secondary video mark is displayed for scenes at which secondary video is recorded if Angle/Secondary Indicator is set to On
(page 41).
12. Some discs do not include secondary video.
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04 Using the Play Mode Playing a specific title,

functions chapter or track (Search)
1 Press PLAY MODE to display the Play Mode
screen.
The Play Mode screen can also be displayed by selecting
Play Mode from the TOOLS menu.
CLEAR ENTER
2 Select the type of search.
SECONDARY
AUDIO VIDEO
OUTPUT
RESOLUTION
See the table on page 30 for the search types.
HOME MEDIA
GALLERY DISPLAY POPUP MENU 3 Input the number.
Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the
MENU
TOP MENU TOOLS

number.
Use / to move the cursor.
ENTER
• To search for title 32, input 0, 3 and 2, then press
HOME
MENU RETURN ENTER.
PLAY
• Press CLEAR to clear the values you have input.
Title Search 0 3 2 Title Search
Playing from a specific time 4 Starting playback from the specified title, chapter
(Time Search) or track.
Use / to select Search, then press ENTER.
1 During playback, press PLAY MODE to display the
Play Mode screen. Playing a specific section
The Play Mode screen can also be displayed by selecting within a title or track
repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
2 Select Time Search.
Use / to select, then press ENTER. Use this procedure to play a specific section within a title
or track repeatedly.
3 Input the time.
Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the time. 1 During playback, press PLAY MODE to display the
Use / to move the cursor. Play Mode screen.
• To play from 45 minutes, input 0, 0, 4, 5, 0 and 0, then Play Mode from the TOOLS menu.
press ENTER.
• To play from 1 hour 20 minutes, input 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 and 2 Select A-B Repeat.
0, then press ENTER. Use / to select, then press ENTER.
• Press CLEAR to clear the values you have input. 3 Select the starting point for A-B Repeat.
Use / to select A (Start), then press ENTER.
Time Search 1 2 : 4 5 : 0 0 Search

A-B Repeat A (Start) B (End) Off
4 Starting playback from the specified time.

Use / to select Search, then press ENTER. 4 Select the end point for A-B Repeat.
Use / to select B (End), then press ENTER.
 Closing the Play Mode screen A-B Repeat playback starts.
Press PLAY MODE or HOME MENU.
 To cancel A-B Repeat play
• Select Off from the Repeat/Random screen, then
press ENTER.
• During playback, press  STOP or CLEAR.
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• A-B Repeat play is canceled in the following cases:
Note
– When the angle is switched (for BD-ROM and DVD-
• Random Play is canceled in the following cases:
Video discs only).
– When you use the search function.
– When you search outside the repeat range.
– When you start Repeat Play.
– When you start other Repeat Play or Random Play.
Playing repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
Use this procedure to play the currently playing disc, title,
chapter, track or file repeatedly.
Play Mode screen.
2 Select Repeat/Random.
3 Select the type of Repeat Play.
See the table on page 30 for the types of Repeat Play.
 To cancel Repeat Play

• Select Off from the Repeat/Random screen, then
press ENTER.
Note
• The type of repeat modes depends on the disc and file
being played. See the table on page 30.
• Repeat Play is canceled in the following cases:
– When the angle is switched (for BD-ROM and DVD-
Video discs only).
– When you search outside the repeat range.
– When you start other Repeat Play or Random Play.
Playing in random order

(Random Play)
Use this procedure to play the tracks or files in random
order.
Play Mode screen.
2 Select Repeat/Random.
3 Select the Random Play.
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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
Play Mode type Mark1 BD- BD-R DVD- /-RW Image Audio Audio
AVCHD
ROM2 /-RE Video2 (VR file file CD
format)
Repeat Play
Playing a specific section within a title

       
or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
Playing a title repeatedly (Title Repeat)        
Playing a chapter repeatedly (Chapter

       
Repeat)
Playing a track or file repeatedly (Track
       
Repeat)
Playing all the titles, tracks or files on
   3  4 5 6
the disc repeatedly (All Repeat)
Random Play Search
Playing the tracks or files in random

order (Random Track/File)
       
Playing from a specific time (Time

—        
Search)
Playing a specific title
—        
(Title Search)
Playing a specific chapter
—        
(Chapter Search)
Playing a specific track
—        
(Track Search)
1. The type of Play Mode is indicated by the mark.

2. For BD-ROM and DVD-Video discs, some of the functions cannot be used with some titles.
3. The original titles are played repeatedly. However, the playlist titles cannot be played repeatedly.
4. The files in the folder are played repeatedly.
5. The files in the folder or HMG Playlist are played repeatedly.
6. The tracks in the disc or HMG Playlist are played repeatedly.
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Home Media Gallery • When playing an audio CD (CD-DA or DTS-CD), the
Now Playing screen is displayed.
The Home Media Gallery lets you display a list of the titles, • Some BD-R/-RE discs have playback protection. To
tracks or files recorded on the disc. The discs that can be cancel the protection, input the password set for the
played from the Home Media Gallery are as shown below disc.
(see also page 8). • To play DVD-R/-RW (VR format) playlists, switch to the
• BD-R/-RE discs playlist using the Original/Play List command on the
• DVD-R/-RW (VR format) discs TOOLS menu (page 21).
• Audio CDs (CD-DAs and DTS-CDs)
• DVDs/CDs on which only data files of image or audio
Playing image files
files, etc. are recorded
1 Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the
TV CONTROL
Home Media Gallery.
INPUT
The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by
SELECT CH VOL
selecting Home Media Gallery from the Home Menu
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE FL DIMMER then pressing ENTER.
2 Select the disc.
HOME MEDIA
MENU
TOP MENU TOOLS

3 Select Photos.
Use / to select Photos, then press ENTER.
4 Select Folders or All Photos.
ENTER
HOME
MENU RETURN
• Folders – The files in the selected folder are
PLAY
displayed.
• All Photos – All the recorded files are displayed.
If you have selected All Photos, proceed to step 6.
5 Select the folder containing the file you want to
Playing discs play.
Use /// to select, then press ENTER.
1 Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the A list of the files and folders in the selected folder is
Home Media Gallery. displayed.
selecting Home Media Gallery from the Home Menu 6 Select and set the file you want to play.
then pressing ENTER. Use /// to select, then press ENTER.
2 Select the disc. My Folder
Use / to select, then press ENTER. DVD-RW/Photos/Folders
3 Select the title or track to be played.

BD-R BDAV
My Favorite TV Program
1 Morning serial drama
2 News at noon 99 items
3 Evening movie
4 Midnight variety show A slideshow starts from the selected file, and continues
5 Playback protection
6 World heritage until the end of the list is reached. Use / to display
7 Drama: Blank time the previous or next file.
8 Music and us
10 items
 About Slideshow
Playback starts. A display of the files on the disc or in the folder that
switches automatically.
 Closing the Home Media Gallery
Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY or HOME MENU.
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 Press ANGLE while playing a slideshow. Use this procedure to add tracks and files, and create the
• The image rotates each time the button is pressed HMG Playlist.
(90°  180°  270°  0°  ... ).
The image can also be rotated by selecting Rotate from 1 Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the
the TOOLS menu. Home Media Gallery.
Playing audio files pressing ENTER.
1 Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the 2 Select the disc.

Home Media Gallery. Load the disc beforehand.
The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by Use / to select, then press ENTER.
then pressing ENTER. 3 Select the track/file to be added.
Use / to select.
2 Select the disc.
Use / to select, then press ENTER. 4 Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu.
3 Select Music. 5 Select Add to HMG Playlist.
Use / to select Music, then press ENTER. Use / to select, then press ENTER.
4 Select Folders or All Songs. Folders
Use / to select, then press ENTER. CD-ROM/Music
• Folders – The files in the selected folder are Music001.mp3
Music002.mp3
displayed. Music003.mp3
• All Songs – All the recorded files are displayed. Music004.mp3
Music005.mp3
If you have selected All Songs, proceed to step 6. BD PLAYERMusic006.mp3
TOOLS Music007.mp3Play from Beginning
5 Select the folder containing the file you want to Music008.mp3Add to HMG Playlist
play. 15Items Now Playing
A list of the files and folders in the selected folder is The track or file selected in step 3 is added to the HMG Playlist.
displayed. To add more tracks or files, repeat steps 3 to 5.
6 Select and set the file you want to play.
Use / to select, then press ENTER.  To add the currently playing track/
Playback starts from the selected file, and continues until file to the HMG Playlist
the end of the list is reached. Use / to play the
previous or next file. The Now Playing screen (shown 1 While the track/file is playing, press TOOLS
below) is displayed. to display the TOOLS menu.
Currently playing 2 Use / to select Add to HMG Playlist, then
file
press ENTER.
Music 001.mp3
Play 0.02.33 0.05.34
DATA DISC
Elapsed time Total file playing Note

time
• A maximum of 24 tracks/files can be added to the
HMG Playlist.
• The HMG Playlist is cleared in the following cases:
– When the power is turned off.
– When the disc tray is opened.
Playing in the desired order
(HMG Playlist)
The discs that can add tracks and files to the HMG (Home
Media Gallery) Playlist are as shown below.
• Audio CDs (CD-DAs and DTS-CDs)
• DVDs/CDs on which audio files are recorded
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1 Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the
Home Media Gallery.
pressing ENTER.
2 Select HMG Playlist.
3 Select the track/file to be played.
Playback starts from the selected track/file, and
continues until the end of the list is reached. Use /
 to play the previous or next track/file. The Now
Playing screen (shown below) is displayed.
Currently playing
track/file
Music 001.mp3
Play 0.02.33 0.05.34 HMG
DATA DISC
Elapsed time Total track/file

playing time
 Deleting tracks/files from the HMG

Playlist
1 Select the track/file to be deleted, then press
TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu.
2 Use / to select Delete from HMG Playlist, then

press ENTER.
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Adjusting audio and video
Adjusting the video 2 Select the item to be adjusted.
Use / to select.
The quality of the playback picture can be adjusted Video Adjust [ Memory1 ]
according to the TV you are using. Prog. Motion Motion Still
TOP MENU TOOLS
Pure Cinema Auto1
YNR Off Max
CNR Off Max
ENTER
BNR Off Max
HOME
MENU RETURN MNR Off Max
Detail Soft Fine
PLAY
White Level Min Max

3 Adjust the picture quality.
When / are pressed, the adjustments can be made
VIDEO ADJUST
viewing the picture. The detailed settings screen
reappears when ENTER is pressed.
1 During playback, press VIDEO ADJUST to display
the Video Adjust screen. Prog. Motion Motion Still
The Video Adjust screen can also be displayed by
selecting Video Adjust from the TOOLS menu. • Prog.Motion – Adjust according to the type of image
(moving or still image). This is effective mainly when
2 Select a preset. outputting video materials as progressive images.
Select using / according to the TV being used.
• Pure Cinema – This setting optimizes the operation of
Video Adjust the progressive scanning circuit for playing film
PDP
materials. Normally set it to Auto1. If the picture
Adjustments seems unnatural, switch this to Auto 2, On or Off
(page 35).
• Pioneer PDP – Select this when connected to a • YNR – Reduces noise in the luminance (Y) signal.
Pioneer plasma TV.
• CNR – Reduces noise in the chroma (C) signal.
• Pioneer LCD – Select this when connected to a
• BNR – Reduces the block noise (block-shaped
Pioneer liquid crystal display TV.
distortion generated upon MPEG compression).
• Pioneer Projector – Select this when connected to a
• MNR – Reduces the mosquito noise (distortion along
Pioneer front projector.
the contours of the picture generated upon MPEG
• PDP – Select this when connected to a plasma TV of compression).
another brand.
• Detail – Adjusts the picture’s contours.
• LCD – Select this when connected to a liquid crystal
• White Level – Adjusts the level of the white portions.
display of another brand.
• Black Level – Adjusts the level of the black portions.
• Projector – Select this when connected to a front
projector of another brand. • Black Setup – Select the black level as the setup level.
Normally select 7.5 IRE. If the black level is too bright
• Professional – With this setting, video signal
due to the combination with the connected TV, select
processing is restrained. Select this when connected
0 IRE.
to a professional monitor.
• Gamma Correction – Adjusts how the dark portions
• Memory1 to 3 – Picture quality settings with
of the picture look.
adjusted parameters can be stored in the memory.
For a description of the parameters, see When • Hue – Adjusts the balance between green and red.
Memory1, 2 or 3 is selected below. • Chroma Level – Adjusts the density of the colors.
 When Memory1, 2 or 3 is selected

Note
1 Select Adjustments. • Prog.Motion and Pure Cinema have the effect only
Use  to select Adjustments, then press ENTER. for pictures recorded in the interlaced scan format
A detailed settings screen appears. (480i or 1080i signals).
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On. Note 05
• Black Setup has the effect only for pictures output • This only affects the Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus
from the VIDEO output terminals. and Dolby Digital audio signals of BDs and DVDs.
• YNR, CNR, BNR and MNR have no effect on 1080/24p • When Auto is selected, the setting has the same
video signals output from the HDMI OUT terminal. effect as High or Off for Dolby TrueHD signals,
depending on the content. For Dolby Digital Plus and
 Closing the Video Adjust screen Dolby Digital, the setting has the same effect as Off.
• Audio DRC affects the audio signals output from the
Press HOME MENU.
following audio output terminals:
 About Pure Cinema – Analog audio signals output from the AUDIO OUT
terminals.
There are two types of video signals:
– Linear PCM audio signals output from the DIGITAL
• Video material – Video signals recorded at 30
frames/second OUT terminal or HDMI OUT terminal.
• Film material – Video signals recorded at 24 frames/ • The effect may be weak for some discs.
second
“Pure Cinema” uses signal processing suited for “film Adjusting the output level of
material” when converting 480i or 1080i interlaced video the different speakers
signals into progressive video signals, resulting in clear
picture reproduction without losing the quality of the during BD/DVD playback
material. (Channel Level)
is displayed on the disc information screen when
playing the “film material” pictures of BD-ROM, BD-R/-RE Caution
and DVD-Video discs (page 26). • Channel Level of the speakers set to None or No at
Speaker Setup cannot be adjusted (page 42).
Adjusting the audio 1 During playback, display the TOOLS menu.
Press TOOLS.
TOP MENU TOOLS
2 Select and set Audio Adjust.

ENTER
HOME
3 Select and set Channel Level.
MENU RETURN
4 Adjust the output level.
Adjusting the Audio DRC Use / to select, / to adjust.
The output levels of the L, C, R, SL, SR, SBL, SBR and SW
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) has the effect of speakers can be adjusted within the range of –6.0 dB to
playing loud sounds softly and soft sounds loudly. Adjust +6.0 dB.
the setting for example when viewing movies late at night
and the dialogs are difficult to hear. L 0.0 dB
C 0.0 dB
1 During playback, display the TOOLS menu. R 0.0 dB
SR 0.0 dB
Press TOOLS. SBR 0.0 dB
SBL 0.0 dB
2 Select and set Audio Adjust. SL 0.0 dB
Use / to select, then press ENTER. SW 0.0 dB
3 Select and set Audio DRC. 5 Press ENTER to set.

4 Adjust the setting. Note
Use / to switch between Off, Low, Medium, High
and Auto. • The adjustment of Channel Level is only applicable to
the sound output from AUDIO OUT.
 Closing the Audio DRC screen • This cannot be adjusted when in the following cases:
Press ENTER or HOME MENU. – Output Terminal is set to HDMI or DIGITAL
AUDIO (page 46).
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 Closing the Channel Level screen
Press HOME MENU.
Adjusting the audio delay

(Lip Sync)
Adjust the audio delay for the selected video output
terminal if the video and audio are not synchronized.
1 During playback, display the TOOLS menu.
Press TOOLS.
2 Select and set Audio Adjust.
3 Select and set Lip Sync.
4 Select Auto or Manual.
Use / to select.
• Auto – The player automatically adjusts the timing of
the video and audio when connected to a device
equipped with the HDMI Auto Lipsync Correction
feature using an HDMI cable.
• Manual – Adjust manually while viewing the video.
If you have selected Manual, proceed to step 5.
5 Adjusting the amount of audio delay.
Press , then use / to adjust.
Lip Sync
Manual
100 ms
0 50 100 150 200 250
The audio delay can be adjusted from 0 to 250 ms in steps

of 5 ms.
Note
• The Lip Sync adjustment is only applicable to the
output terminal set at Output Terminal (page 46).
• The sound may be interrupted while setting the delay.
 Closing the Lip Sync screen

Press ENTER or HOME MENU.
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Advanced settings
Changing the settings Operating the Initial Setup
screen
1 When playback is stopped, display the Home
Menu screen.
Press HOME MENU.
CLEAR ENTER
SECONDARY
AUDIO VIDEO
OUTPUT
RESOLUTION 2 Select and set Initial Setup.
HOME MEDIA
GALLERY DISPLAY POPUP MENU 3 Select the item and change the setting.
MENU
TOP MENU TOOLS
Initial Setup
BD PLAYER
ENTER
Video Out TV Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Widescreen)
HOME
MENU RETURN Audio Out 4:3 Video Out Full
Speakers DVD 16:9 Video Out Letter Box
PLAY
HDMI
PREV PAUSE STOP NEXT Network
Language
Data Management
Setup Navigator
 Closing the Initial Setup screen

Press HOME MENU.
Note
• Items that cannot be changed are indicated in gray. The items that can be selected depend on the player’s status.
• In Options, the factory default settings are indicated in bold.
Setting Options Explanation
Video Out
TV Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Widescreen) Select this when connected to a wide (16:9) TV.
4:3 (Standard) Select this when connected to a conventional TV.
4:3 Video Out Full 4:3 pictures are displayed over the entire screen.
Normal 4:3 pictures are displayed with vertical black bars along the sides. Select this
when you cannot switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 on the TV.
4:3 Video Out is only valid when TV Aspect Ratio is set to16:9 (Widescreen).
DVD 16:9 Video Out Letter Box 16:9 pictures are displayed with black bars at the top and bottom when
viewing 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 cropped. Select this to view 4:3 pictures over the entire
screen. For some discs, the picture will be displayed in the Letter Box mode
even if Pan & Scan is set.
• DVD 16:9 Video Out is only valid when TV Aspect Ratio is set to 4:3 (Standard).
• DVD 16:9 Video Out is only valid when playing 16:9 pictures of DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW (VR format) discs. When other 16:9
pictures are played, they are output in the Letter Box mode.
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Audio Out
Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital 1 Dolby Digital audio signals are output. With BD-ROMs, the secondary audio
* Only valid for the DIGITAL and interactive audio are mixed for output.
OUT terminal. Dolby Digital 2 Dolby Digital audio signals are output. With BD-ROMs, the signals are output
without mixing the secondary audio and interactive audio signals.
Dolby Digital  Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is not
PCM compatible with Dolby Digital audio signals. The Dolby Digital audio signals
are converted into linear PCM audio signals for output.
DTS Out DTS 1 DTS Digital Surround audio signals are output. With BD-ROMs, the
* Only valid for the DIGITAL secondary audio and interactive audio are mixed for output.
OUT terminal. DTS 2 DTS Digital Surround audio signals are output. With BD-ROMs, the signals
are output without mixing the secondary audio and interactive audio signals.
DTS  PCM Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is not
compatible with DTS Digital Surround audio signals. The DTS Digital
Surround audio signals are converted into linear PCM audio signals for
output.
AAC Out AAC Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is compatible
* Only valid for the DIGITAL with AAC audio signals. The AAC audio signals are output.
OUT terminal. AAC  PCM Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is not
compatible with AAC audio signals. The AAC audio signals are converted into
linear PCM audio signals for output.
DTS Downmix Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio signals, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals or
DTS Digital Surround audio signals converted to linear PCM audio signals
are converted into 2-channel (stereo) signals for output.
Lt/Rt DTS-HD Master Audio signals, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals or
DTS Digital Surround audio signals converted to linear PCM audio signals
are converted into 2-channel signals compatible with Dolby Surround for
output (when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is compatible with
Dolby Pro Logic, the AV receiver or amplifier outputs the linear PCM audio
signals as surround audio signals).
Speakers
Audio Output Mode 2 Channel Select this when the TV’s analog 2-channel (stereo) audio input terminals are
* Only valid for the AUDIO connected to the player’s AUDIO OUT terminals.
OUT terminals. Multi-channel Select this when the multi-channel audio input terminals of an AV receiver or
amplifier, etc., are connected to the player’s AUDIO OUT terminals.
Speaker Setup When an AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is connected to the player’s AUDIO OUT terminals, set
* Only valid for the AUDIO whether or not speakers are connected to an AV receiver or amplifier, etc., their size and their
OUT terminals. crossover frequency. For details, see Changing the speaker setup on page 42.
Speaker Distance Specify the distance of your speakers from your listening position (page 42).
* Only valid for the AUDIO
OUT terminals.
Channel Level Fix The output for the various speakers is set to the maximum.
* Only valid for the AUDIO Variable The output level of the various speakers is set within the range of –6.0 dB to
OUT terminals. +6.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps) (page 42).
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HDMI
HDMI High Speed On Select this when connected with a High Speed HDMI™ cable (page 14).
Transmission
Off Select this when connected with a Standard HDMI™ cable (page 14).
The player’s setting screen is closed if the output video resolution is switched by changing the HDMI High Speed Transmission
setting.
HDMI Color Space Auto Select this to automatically switch the video output between YCbCr and RGB
signals according to the connected equipment.
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. Choose this if the
colors seem too dense and all the dark colors are displayed in a uniform black
when RGB (0 to 255) is selected.
RGB (0 to 255) Select this to output the video signals as RGB signals. Choose this if the
colors seem too faint and the black seems too bright when RGB (16 to 235)
is selected.
Normally it is recommended to set this to Auto. When set to Auto, the optimum video signals for your TV are output.
HDMI Audio Out Auto The signals are output with as many audio channels as possible. In cases
when the number of channels does not decrease when the signals are output
as such without converting them to linear PCM, they are output as such
(page 47).
PCM Select this when you want the secondary audio and interactive audio signals
to be mixed for output or when you want to output prioritizing sampling
frequency over the number of channels (page 47).
Off Select this when you do not want to output the audio from the HDMI output
terminal.
KURO LINK On Select this to control the player with the remote control of the AV device
connected using an HDMI cable. Also refer to About KURO LINK function on
page 15.
Off Select this when you do not want to control the player with the remote control
of the AV device connected using an HDMI cable.
Display Power On On Select this when you want the TV to turn on each time playback is started or
* Only valid when KURO the Home Menu or Home Media Gallery is displayed on the player.
LINK is set to On. Off Select this when you do not want the TV to turn on each time playback is
started or the Home Menu or Home Media Gallery is displayed on the player.
Display Power Off On Select this when you want the player’s power to turn off together with the TV’s
* Only valid when KURO power.
LINK is set to On. Off Select this when you do not want the player’s power to turn off together with
the TV’s power.
PQLS Auto Enables PQLS function (page 15).
* Only valid when KURO Off Disables PQLS function (page 15).
LINK is set to On.
Network
IP Address Select this to set the IP address of the player and DNS server (page 43).
Proxy Server Only set the proxy server if so instructed by your Internet service provider (page 43).
Display Network Select this to display a list of the network settings (page 44).
Configuration
Connection Test Select this to test the network connection (page 44).
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Language
OSD Language English Select this to set the language of the on-screen displays to English.
available languages Choose a language for the on-screen displays from the listed languages.
Audio Language English Select this to set both the BD-ROM and DVD-Video default audio language to
* For some discs, it may not English.
be possible to change to the available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default audio
selected language. language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video playback.
Other Continue to the next screen to set the default audio language for BD-ROM
and DVD-Video playback. You can select the language name or enter the
code number (see on page 49 for the code table).
If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD is set, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected and played.
Subtitle Language English Select this to set the default subtitle language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video
* For some discs, it may not playback to English.
be possible to change to the available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default subtitle
selected language. language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video playback.
Other Continue to the next screen to set the default subtitle language for BD-ROM
and DVD-Video playback. You can select the language name or enter the
code number (see on page 49 for the code table).
BDMV/DVD-Video Menu w/Subtitle Sets the language of BD-ROM and DVD-Video menus to the same as that set
Lang. Language for the subtitle language.
* For some discs, it may not available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default language for
be possible to change to the BD-ROM and DVD-Video menus.
selected language.
Other Continue to the next screen to set the default menu language for BD-ROM
and DVD-Video menus. You can select the language name or enter the code
number (see on page 49 for the code table).
Subtitle Display On Select this to display the subtitles.
Off Select this if you do not want to display the subtitles. Note that on some discs
the subtitles are displayed by force.
Data Management
Individual/Shared Data Use this to display the list of data used for the BD-LIVE and BONUSVIEW functions and to erase the
Erase data (page 44).
Remove the disc from the disc tray when changing the setting.
Application Data Erase Use this to erase bookmarks, high scores of games and other data (page 44).
Storage Format Select this to format the storage device on which the data used by the BD-LIVE and BONUSVIEW
functions is stored (page 44).
Setup Navigator Start making the settings using the Setup Navigator menu. For details, see Making settings using
the Setup Navigator menu on page 19.
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Playback
Still Picture Field This eliminates instability of the picture when playback is paused.
Frame This makes pictures clear when playback is paused, but instability may be
observed.
Auto Field or Frame is switched automatically according to the disc or file being
played.
Angle/Secondary Indicator On Select this to display the angle mark, secondary video mark and secondary
audio mark on the TV screen (pages 25 and 26).
Off Select this if you do not want to display the angle mark, secondary video mark
and secondary audio mark on the TV screen.
Hybrid Disc Playback BD The BD layer of hybrid discs with two or more layers (BD and DVD or CD) is
played.
DVD The DVD layer of hybrid discs with two or more layers (BD and DVD) is played.
If there is no DVD layer, the BD layer is played.
CD The CD layer of hybrid discs with two or more layers (BD and CD) is played. If
there is no CD layer, the BD layer is played.
BDMV/BDAV Playback BDMV Select this to play the BDMV format on BD-R/-RE discs containing both
Priority BDMV and BDAV formats.
BDAV Select this to play the BDAV format on BD-R/-RE discs containing both
BDMV and BDAV formats.
Parental Lock
Set Password (Change Register (change) the password for parental lock settings or for unlocking to play DVD-Video with
Password) parental lock feature (page 45).
DVD-Video Parental Lock Change the player’s parental lock level (page 45).
BDMV Parental Lock Change the restricted age (page 45).
Country Code Change the Country/Area code (page 45).
Options
Output Terminal Set the terminals from which the player’s video and audio signals are to be output (page 46).
On Screen Display On Select this to display the operation indicators (Play, Stop, etc.) on the TV
screen.
Off Select this if you do not want to display the operation indicators (Play, Stop,
etc.) on the TV screen.
Screen Saver On The screen saver is automatically activated if there is no operation for over 1
minute after playback is stopped or paused.
The screen saver is automatically activated if there is no operation for over 1
minute after the Home Menu or Home Media Gallery is displayed while
playing a BD or DVD.
With audio CDs and audio files, the screen saver is automatically activated if
no button is operated for over 1 minute, even while the audio CD or audio file
is playing.
The screen saver turns off when an operation is performed on the player or
remote control.
Off The screen saver is not activated.
Auto Power Off On Select this to turn the power off automatically (the power turns off
automatically if no operation is performed for over 30 minutes).
Off Select this if you do not want the power to turn off automatically.
Software Update The Software Update function can check for and download updated system software from the
network server (page 46).
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 Changing the speaker setup  Adjusting the distance of the

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Set whether or not speakers are connected to an AV different speakers
receiver or amplifier, etc., their size and their crossover
Adjust the distance between you and the different
frequency. This setting is only valid for the AUDIO OUT
speakers. This setting is only valid for the AUDIO OUT
terminals.
terminals.
When there are no speakers whose speaker size is set to
Small, select Bypass for the crossover frequency.
Caution
When there are speakers whose speaker size is set to
Small, select the crossover frequency (Bypass cannot be • This cannot be selected when Audio Output Mode
selected). is set to 2 Channel. Change the setting to Multi-
channel (page 38).
• Speaker Distance of the speakers set to None or No
Caution
at Speaker Setup cannot be adjusted (above).
• The Speaker Setup cannot be selected when Audio
Output Mode is set to 2 Channel. Change the 1 Select and set Speakers  Speaker Distance 
setting to Multi-channel (page 38). Next Screen.
1 Select and set Speakers  Speaker Setup  Next
Screen. 2 Select the speaker and adjust the distance.
Use / to select, then press ENTER. Use / to select, then use / to adjust.
2 Select the speaker and change the setting. Speaker Distance

Use / to select, then use / to change the setting. BD PLAYER
L 10’00”
Speaker Setup C 10’00”
BD PLAYER R 10’00”
L/R Large SR 10’00”
SBR 10’00”
C Large SBL 10’00”
SL/SR Large SL 10’00”
SBL/SBR Large SW 10’00”
SW Yes
• The distance of all the speakers can be set to between
Crossover Bypass
1 inch and 45 feet, in units of 1 inch.
• L/R (front left and right speakers): Large/Small
 Adjusting the output level of the
• C (center speaker): Large/Small/None
different speakers (Channel Level)
• SL/SR (left and right surround speakers): Large/
Small/None Adjust each output level of the different speakers by using
test tones. This setting is only valid for the AUDIO OUT
• SBL/SBR (left and right surround back speakers): terminals.
Large/Small/None
• SW (subwoofer): Yes/No
Caution
• Crossover: Bypass/50 Hz/80 Hz/100 Hz/150 Hz
• This cannot be selected when Audio Output Mode
is set to 2 Channel. Change the setting to Multi-
Note channel (page 38).
• Depending on the combination of settings of the • Channel Level of the speakers set to None or No at
different speakers, the settings of speakers other than Speaker Setup cannot be adjusted (above).
the one you have changed may also change • Test tones are output. Lower the volume of the device
automatically. connected to the player.
• When a subwoofer with a filter bypass function is
connected and there is no speaker whose speaker 1 Select and set Speakers  Channel Level, then
size is set to Small, if the subwoofer’s filter is set to be Fix or Variable.
bypassed, the player’s high precision digital filter is Use / to select, then press ENTER.
used. In this case, set the crossover frequency to • Fix – The output level of all the speakers is set to the
something other than Bypass. maximum.
• Upon purchase, the crossover frequency is set to • Variable – The output level of all the speakers is set
Bypass. 6.0 dB lower than when Fix is selected. From this
point, the output levels of the L, C, R, SL, SR, SBL, SBR
and SW speakers can be adjusted within the range of
–6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.
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2 Select and set the method for switching the Off – The player’s IP address must be set manually.
speaker to be adjusted. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the IP 06
Use / to select, then press ENTER. address, subnet mask and default gateway.
• Auto – Switch the speaker to be adjusted • Auto Set DNS Server Address
automatically. On – The DNS server’s IP address is obtained
• Manual – Switch the speaker to be adjusted automatically.
manually. Off – The DNS server’s IP address must be set
3 Adjust the output level. manually. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the
Use / to select, / to adjust. DNS server’s IP address stipulated by your Internet
service provider.
Channel Level
BD PLAYER
Note
L 0.0 dB
C 0.0 dB • When Auto Set IP Address is set to Off, Auto Set
R 0.0 dB DNS Server Address is also set to Off.
SR 0.0 dB
SBR 0.0 dB • For information on DHCP server function, refer to the
SBL 0.0 dB network device’s operating instructions.
SL 0.0 dB
SW 0.0 dB
• You may need to contact your Internet service
provider or network administrator when inputting the
IP address manually.
Note
 Setting the proxy server
• You can also adjust while listening to the sound being
Only set the proxy server if so instructed by your Internet
played (page 35).
service provider.
• The volume of the test tones output from the
subwoofer may seem lower than the tones output 1 Select and set Network  Proxy Server  Next
from the other channels. Adjust the subwoofer based Screen.
on the sound during playback (page 35). Use / to select, then press ENTER.
• When Auto is selected, the speaker cannot be 2 Select and set Use or Not use at Proxy Server.
selected with Use / to change, then press .
/. In this case, test tones are not output from the
subwoofer. Network
BD PLAYER
 Setting the IP address Proxy Server
Proxy Server Use 
1 Select and set Network  IP Address  Next Server Select Method Server Name
Screen. Server Name
Use / to select, then press ENTER. Port Number
2 Set IP address.
Use /// to set the IP address of the player or DNS
server, then press ENTER.
• Use – Select this when using a proxy server.
Network
BD PLAYER • Not use – Select this when not using a proxy server.
IP Address If you have selected Use, proceed to step 3.
Auto Set IP Address Off 
IP Address 3 Select and set Server Select Method.
Subnet Mask Use / to change, then press .
Default Gateway
Auto Set DNS Server Address Off • IP Address – Input the IP address.
DNS Server (Primary) • Server Name – Input the server name.
DNS Server (Secondary)
4 Input IP Address or Server Name.
Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number if you
• Auto Set IP Address select IP address by step 3. Use / to move the cursor.
On – The player’s IP address is obtained Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input characters if you
automatically. Select this when using a broadband select Server Name by step 3.
router or broadband modem that has a DHCP The characters that can be input for the server name are
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server listed on the table below. Pressing a button repeatedly
function. This player’s IP address will automatically cycles through the characters shown.
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• If you want to enter two characters in succession that 4 Change the language.
06 are both on the same button (for example a P and an Use / to change, then press ENTER.
R), press  after inputting the first character then
input the second character. Initial Setup
BD PLAYER
• Use CLEAR to delete the last character.
Video Out Audio Language
• Use / to move the displayed characters when all Audio Out
the input characters cannot be displayed. Speakers Language English
HDMI
Key Characters Key Characters Network Number 0 5 1 4
1 1.– 6 mno6 Language

Data Management
2 abc2 7 pqrs7 Setup Navigator
3 def3 8 tuv8
• The language can also be changed using the number
4 ghi4 9 wxyz9 buttons. Use / to move the cursor to Number,
use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number,
5 jkl5 0 0 then press ENTER. Refer to Language Code Table and
Country/Area Code Table on page 49.
5 Input Port Number.
Press , use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the
number. Note
• If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD is set, one
6 Press ENTER to set.
of the recorded languages is automatically selected
 Displaying the network settings and played.
 Select and set Network  Display Network  Erasing data that has been added to
Configuration  Next Screen.
Use / to select, then press ENTER. BDs and application data
The MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, default Use this procedure to erase data that has been added to
gateway and DNS server (primary and secondary) BDs (data downloaded with the BD-LIVE function and
settings are displayed. data used with the BONUSVIEW function) and
application data.
When Auto Set IP Address is set to On, the values
obtained automatically are displayed.
Caution
Note • Some time is required to erase the data.
• “0.0.0.0” is displayed when each IP address has not • Do not unplug the power cord while data is being
been set. erased.
• This operation does not work when a disc is loaded.
 Testing the network connection
 Select and set Network  Connection Test  1 Select and set Data Management.
Start. Use / to select, then press ENTER.
Use / to select, then press ENTER. 2 Select and set the erase menu.
“Network connection test completed successfully.” is Use / to select, then press ENTER.
displayed once the test is completed. If any other • Individual/Shared Data Erase
message is displayed, check the connections and/or
Use this procedure to select and erase data
settings (pages 18 and 43).
downloaded with the BD-LIVE function and data used
with the BONUSVIEW function (page 9).
 Changing to other language at
Select Next Screen, then press ENTER. The list
language setting screen appears.
1 Select and set Language. Individual/Shared Data Erase
Use / to select, then press ENTER. BD PLAYER
Shared Data
2 Select and set Audio Language, Subtitle Disc Name 1
Language or BDMV/DVD-Video Menu Lang. Disc Name 2
Disc Name 3
Use / to select, then press ENTER. Disc Name 4
Disc Name 5
3 Select and set Other. Disc Name 6
Use / to select, then press ENTER. Disc Name 7
15 items
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When a disc name is selected, the data downloaded 1 Select and set Parental Lock  DVD-Video
with the BD-LIVE function and data used with the Parental Lock  Next Screen. 06
BONUSVIEW is erased. Use / to select, then press ENTER.
When Shared Data is selected, all the data 2 Input the password.
downloaded with the BD-LIVE function and not Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the
associated to discs is erased. number, then press ENTER to set.
Use / to select the data to be erased, then press Use / to move the cursor.
ENTER.
• Application Data Erase 3 Change the level.
Use / to change, then press ENTER to set.
Use this procedure to erase BD-ROM application data
(high scores of games, bookmarks data, etc.).
Note
Select Start, then press ENTER.
• Storage Format • The level can be set to Off or between Level1 and
Level8. When set to Off, viewing is not restricted.
Use this procedure to format the storage in which the
data downloaded with the BD-LIVE function and data  Changing the Age Restriction for
used with the BONUSVIEW function is stored
(page 9). viewing BD-ROMs
When this is done, all the data on the external For BD-ROMs containing scenes of violence, for example,
storage device is erased. viewing can be restricted by setting an age restriction for
the BD-ROMs.
Select Start, then press ENTER.
1 Select and set Parental Lock  BDMV Parental
3 Select Yes, then press ENTER.
Lock  Next Screen.
Use / to select, then press ENTER.
 Registering or Changing the 2 Input the password.
password Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the
number, then press ENTER to set.
Use this procedure to register or change the code
number required for the Parental Lock settings. Use / to move the cursor.
1 Select and set Parental Lock  Set Password  3 Change the age.
Next Screen. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the
Use / to select, then press ENTER. number, then press ENTER to set.
2 Input the password.
number, then press ENTER to set. Note
Use / to move the cursor. • When Age Restriction is set to 255, viewing is not
restricted.
3 Re-input the password.
 Changing the Country/Area code
Use / to move the cursor. 1 Select and set Parental Lock  Country Code 
• To change the password, input the previously Next Screen.
registered password, then input the new password. Use / to select, then press ENTER.
2 Input the password.
Note Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the
• We recommend making a note of the password.
• If you forget the password, reset the player to the
factory default setting, then register the password 3 Change the country/area code.
again (page 46). Use / to change, then press ENTER to set.
• The the country/area code can also be changed using
 Changing the Parental Lock level for the number buttons. Use / to move the cursor to
viewing DVDs Number, use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the
Some DVD-Video discs containing scenes of violence, for number, then press ENTER. Refer to Language Code
example, have Parental Lock levels (check the indications Table and Country/Area Code Table on page 49.
on the disc’s jacket or elsewhere). To restrict viewing
these discs, set the player’s level to the level lower than 45
the discs.
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 Setting the output terminals 3 Select and set Options  Software Update 
06 Start.
Set the terminals from which the player’s video and audio
signals are to be output.
• If the player is already running the latest software, the
1 Select and set Options  Output Terminal  message “The player’s software is up to date and does
Next Screen. not need updating.” is displayed.
4 Select and set Yes.
2 Select and set the video and audio output Use / to select Yes, then press ENTER.
terminals.
• The help menu is displayed if the player cannot
Select the actually connected video and audio output
connect to the Internet. Check the connections and
terminals.
settings (pages 18 and 43).
5 Downloading of the software start.
For details on the settings, refer to step 4 on page 19.
The software download status is displayed on the screen.
When COMPONENT VIDEO or VIDEO is selected for
• Depending on the Internet connection conditions,
Video, no sound is output from the HDMI OUT terminal
software downloading may take a certain period of
(a warning message is displayed).
time.
Software updating 6 Updating starts.
The front panel display shows messages such as
The software of the player can be updated by connecting “DATA CHECK”, “WRT SYS1”, “WRT DRV” and “WRT
it to the Internet using a LAN cable. FLC”.
Before updating the software, make sure that you have • Software updating may take a certain period of time.
connected the player to the network and made the
necessary settings (pages 18 and 43). 7 Updating completes.
The front panel display shows “DOWNLOAD OK” and
the player turns off automatically.
Caution
• Do not unplug the power cord during software Restoring all the settings to
updating. Otherwise, the updating will be aborted and
malfunction may occur with the player. the factory default settings
• There are two processes for software updating,
downloading and updating. Both processes may take 1 Check that the player’s power is turned on.
a certain period of time. 2 When a disc is playing, press  to stop playback.
• Depending on the Internet connection conditions, Eject the disc from the player.
downloading may take a long time.
3 While pressing , press  STANDBY/ON.
• Other operations are defeated during software Operate using the buttons on the player’s front panel.
updating. Furthermore updating process cannot be
canceled.
Note
• When the front panel display is off, turn it on with FL
DIMMER. When updating the player’s software with • After restoring all the settings to the factory default
the front panel display off, do not unplug the power settings, use Setup Navigator to reset the player
cord until the FL OFF indicator turns off. (page 19).
• When all the settings are restored to the factory
Note defaults, all the data for the secondary video (Picture-
in-Picture), secondary audio, bookmarks, etc., is
• Steps 1 to 4 are the operations performed by the user erased.
(they are intended to download the software from the
Internet).
• Steps 5 to 7 are the operations performed
(automatically) by the player (they are intended to
update the software).
1 When playback is stopped, display the Home
Menu screen.
Press HOME MENU.
2 Select and set Initial Setup.
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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.
Caution
• When ANALOG AUDIO is selected at Output Terminal, no audio signals are output from the HDMI OUT terminal
or DIGITAL OUT terminal (pages 19 and 46).
• When HDMI or DIGITAL AUDIO is selected at Output Terminal, linear PCM audio signals (2 channels) are output
from all terminals other than the ones selected at Output Terminal (pages 19 and 46).
• The output from all terminals other than the ones selected for Audio does not sound as intended by the content
provider.
AUDIO OUT terminals DIGITAL OUT terminal HDMI OUT terminal
Audio format Converted to Not converted

2ch1 Multi-channel1 linear PCM to linear PCM PCM4 Auto4
audio2 audio3
BD- Dolby Digital 5.1-channel 5.1-channel
ROM audio audio Dolby Digital6,7
Dolby Digital 7.1-channel Dolby Digital

Plus Dolby Digital5 audio Plus6,7
7.1-channel
Dolby TrueHD audio 7.1-channel Dolby
audio8 TrueHD6,7,9
DTS Digital 7.1-channel 7.1-channel DTS Digital
Surround Converted to 2- Converted to 2-
channel audio
audio
channel audio
audio Surround6,10
DTS-HD High DTS-HD High
DTS Digital
Resolution Resolution
Audio Surround5 7.1-channel Audio6,8,10
7.1-channel audio8
DTS-HD Master DTS-HD Master
audio
Audio Audio6,10,11
Linear PCM Converted to 2-
channel audio 7.1-channel audio8
BD-R/ Dolby Digital Converted to 2- 5.1-channel Converted to 2- Dolby Digital 5.1-channel Dolby Digital7
-RE channel audio audio channel audio audio
MPEG-2 AAC MPEG-2 AAC MPEG-2 AAC
MPEG
2-channel audio
Linear PCM
DVD- Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital7
Video Converted to 2- 5.1-channel Converted to 2- 5.1-channel
DTS Digital channel audio audio channel audio DTS Digital audio DTS Digital
Surround Surround Surround10
MPEG
2-channel audio
Linear PCM
DVD-R/ Dolby Digital Converted to 2- 5.1-channel Converted to 2- 5.1-channel
-RW channel audio audio channel audio
Dolby Digital
audio Dolby Digital7
(VR
MPEG
format) 2-channel audio
Linear PCM
1. When Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel or Multi-channel (page 38).

2. When Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby Digital  PCM, DTS Out is set to DTS  PCM, or AAC Out is set to AAC  PCM (page 38).
3. When Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby Digital 1/Dolby Digital 2, DTS Out is set to DTS 1/DTS 2 or AAC Out is set to AAC (page 38).
4. When HDMI Audio Out is set to PCM or Auto (page 39).
5. When outputting Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround bitstream with Dolby Digital Out set to Dolby Digital 2 and DTS Out set to DTS
2, the secondary audio and interactive audio signals are not mixed for output.
6. When outputting the bitstream of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
or DTS Digital Surround, the secondary audio and interactive audio signals are not mixed for output.
7. If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus bitstream, the signals are output in linear PCM (7.1
channels) or Dolby Digital bitstream.
If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with Dolby Digital bitstream, the signals are output in linear PCM (2 channels).
8. When the output video resolution is set to 480i or 480p, the signals may be output in linear PCM (2 channels), depending on HDMI High 47
Speed Transmission setting and/or the connected HDMI device (page 14).
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9. When the output video resolution is set to 480i or 480p, the signals may be output in linear PCM (2 channels) or Dolby Digital bitstream,
06 depending on HDMI High Speed Transmission setting and/or the connected HDMI device (page 14).
10. If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with DTS-HD Master Audio or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, the signals are output in
linear PCM (7.1 channels) or DTS Digital Surround bitstream.
If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with DTS Digital Surround bitstream, the signals are output in linear PCM (2 channels).
11. When the output video resolution is set to 480i or 480p, the signals may be output in linear PCM (2 channels) or DTS Digital Surround,
depending on HDMI High Speed Transmission setting and/or the connected HDMI device.
Note
• Only compatible with 7.1-channel surround back. 6.1-channel surround back is output in 7.1 channels. In other
cases, output as audio signals of 5.1-channels or less.
• When outputting linear PCM audio signals, if the number of compatible channels of the connected HDMI device
is lower, the signals are output with the number of channels for which the device is compatible.
• The audio signals output from the DIGITAL OUT terminal have a sampling frequency of 48 kHz (44.1 kHz for audio
CDs).
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Language Code Table and Country/Area Code Table 06

 Language Code Table
Language name, language code, input code
Abkhazian, ab/abk, 0102 French, fr/fra, 0618 Malagasy, mg/mlg, 1307 Slovenian, sl/slv, 1912
Afar, aa/aar, 0101 Galician, gl/glg, 0712 Malay, ms/msa, 1319 Somali, so/som, 1915
Afrikaans, af/afr, 0106 Georgian, ka/kat, 1101 Malayalam, ml/mal, 1312 Sotho, Southern, st/sot, 1920
Albanian, sq/sqi, 1917 German, de/deu, 0405 Maltese, mt/mlt, 1320 Spanish, es/spa, 0519
Amharic, am/amh, 0113 Greek, el/ell, 0512 Maori, mi/mri, 1309 Sundanese, su/sun, 1921
Arabic, ar/ara, 0118 Guarani, gn/grn, 0714 Marathi, mr/mar, 1318 Swahili, sw/swa, 1923
Armenian, hy/hye, 0825 Gujarati, gu/guj, 0721 Mongolian, mn/mon, 1314 Swati, ss/ssw, 1919
Assamese, as/asm, 0119 Hausa, ha/hau, 0801 Moldavian, mo/mol, 1315 Swedish, sv/swe, 1922
Aymara, ay/aym, 0125 Hebrew, iw/heb, 0923 Nauru, na/nau, 1401 Tagalog, tl/tgl, 2012
Azerbaijani, az/aze, 0126 Hindi, hi/hin, 0809 Nepali, ne/nep, 1405 Tajik, tg/tgk, 2007
Bashkir, ba/bak, 0201 Hungarian, hu/hun, 0821 Norwegian, no/nor, 1415 Tamil, ta/tam, 2001
Basque, eu/eus, 0521 Icelandic, is/isl, 0919 Occitan, oc/oci, 1503 Tatar, tt/tat, 2020
Belarusian, be/bel, 0205 Indonesian, in/ind, 0914 Oriya, or/ori, 1518 Telugu, te/tel, 2005
Bengali, bn/ben, 0214 Interlingua, ia/ina, 0901 Oromo, om/orm, 1513 Thai, th/tha, 2008
Bihari, bh/bih, 0208 Interlingue, ie/ile, 0905 Panjabi, pa/pan, 1601 Tibetan, bo/bod, 0215
Bislama, bi/bis, 0209 Inupiaq, ik/ipk, 0911 Persian, fa/fas, 0601 Tigrinya, ti/tir, 2009
Breton, br/bre, 0218 Irish, ga/gle, 0701 Polish, pl/pol, 1612 Tonga (Tonga Islands), to/ton, 2015
Bulgarian, bg/bul, 0207 Italian, it/ita, 0920 Portuguese, pt/por, 1620 Tsonga, ts/tso, 2019
Burmese, my/mya, 1325 Japanese, ja/jpn, 1001 Pushto, ps/pus, 1619 Tswana, tn/tsn, 2014
Catalan, ca/cat, 0301 Javanese, jw/jav, 1023 Quechua, qu/que, 1721 Turkmen, tk/tuk, 2011
Central Khmer, km/khm, 1113 Kalaallisut, kl/kal, 1112 Romanian, ro/ron, 1815 Turkish, tr/tur, 2018
Chinese, zh/zho, 2608 Kannada, kn/kan, 1114 Romansch, rm/roh, 1813 Twi, tw/twi, 2023
Corsican, co/cos, 0315 Kashmiri, ks/kas, 1119 Rundi, rn/run, 1814 Ukrainian, uk/ukr, 2111
Croatian, hr/hrv, 0818 Kazakh, kk/kaz, 1111 Russian, ru/rus, 1821 Urdu, ur/urd, 2118
Czech, cs/ces, 0319 Kinyarwanda, rw/kin, 1823 Samoan, sm/smo, 1913 Uzbek, uz/uzb, 2126
Danish, da/dan, 0401 Kirghiz, ky/kir, 1125 Sango, sg/sag, 1907 Vietnamese, vi/vie, 2209
Dutch, nl/nld, 1412 Korean, ko/kor, 1115 Sanskrit, sa/san, 1901 Volapük, vo/vol, 2215
Dzongkha, dz/dzo, 0426 Kurdish, ku/kur, 1121 Scottish Gaelic, gd/gla, 0704 Welsh, cy/cym, 0325
English, en/eng, 0514 Lao, lo/lao, 1215 Serbian, sr/srp, 1918 Western Frisian, fy/fry, 0625
Esperanto, eo/epo, 0515 Latin, la/lat, 1201 Serbo-Croatian, sh/---, 1908 Wolof, wo/wol, 2315
Estonian, et/est, 0520 Latvian, lv/lav, 1222 Shona, sn/sna, 1914 Xhosa, xh/xho, 2408
Finnish, fi/fin, 0609 Lingala, ln/lin, 1214 Sindhi, sd/snd, 1904 Yiddish, ji/yid, 1009
Fijian, fj/fij, 0610 Lithuanian, lt/lit, 1220 Sinhalese, si/sin, 1909 Yoruba, yo/yor, 2515
Faroese, fo/fao, 0615 Macedonian, mk/mkd, 1311 Slovak, sk/slk, 1911 Zulu, zu/zul, 2621
 Country/Area Code Table

Country/Area name, Country/Area code, input code
Anguilla, ai, 0109 Estonia, ee, 0505 Luxembourg, lu, 1221 Slovakia, sk, 1911
Antigua and Barbuda, ag, 0107 Finland, fi, 0609 Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Slovenia, si, 1909
Argentina, ar, 0118 France, fr, 0618 Republic of, mk, 1311 Spain, es, 0519
Armenia, am, 0113 Georgia, ge, 0705 Malaysia, my, 1325 Suriname, sr, 1918
Australia, au, 0121 Germany, de, 0405 Malta, mt, 1320 Sweden, se, 1905
Austria, at, 0120 Greece, gr, 0718 Mexico, mx, 1324 Switzerland, ch, 0308
Azerbaijan, az, 0126 Greenland, gl, 0712 Moldova, Republic of, md, 1304 Taiwan, Province of China, tw, 2023
Bahamas, bs, 0219 Grenada, gd, 0704 Monaco, mc, 1303 Tajikistan, tj, 2010
Barbados, bb, 0202 Guyana, gy, 0725 Montserrat, ms, 1319 Thailand, th, 2008
Belarus, by, 0225 Haiti, ht, 0820 Netherlands, nl, 1412 Trinidad and Tobago, tt, 2020
Belgium, be, 0205 Hong Kong, hk, 0811 New Zealand, nz, 1426 Tunisia, tn, 2014
Belize, bz, 0226 Hungary, hu, 0821 Norway, no, 1415 Turkey, tr, 2018
Bermuda, bm, 0213 Iceland, is, 0919 Pakistan, pk, 1611 Turkmenistan, tm, 2013
Brazil, br, 0218 India, in, 0914 Peru, pe, 1605 Turks and Caicos Islands, tc, 2003
Bulgaria, bg, 0207 Indonesia, id, 0904 Philippines, ph, 1608 Ukraine, ua, 2101
Canada, ca, 0301 Ireland, ie, 0905 Poland, pl, 1612 United Kingdom, gb, 0702
Cayman Islands, ky, 1125 Israel, il, 0912 Portugal, pt, 1620 United States, us, 2119
Chile, cl, 0312 Italy, it, 0920 Puerto Rico, pr, 1618 Uruguay, uy, 2125
China, cn, 0314 Jamaica, jm, 1013 Romania, ro, 1815 Uzbekistan, uz, 2126
Colombia, co, 0315 Japan, jp, 1016 Russian Federation, ru, 1821 Venezuela, ve, 2205
Croatia, hr, 0818 Kazakhstan, kz, 1126 Saint Kitts and Nevis, kn, 1114 Virgin Islands, British, vg, 2207
Cyprus, cy, 0325 Korea, Republic of, kr, 1118 Saint Lucia, lc, 1203
Czech Republic, cz, 0326 Kyrgyzstan, kg, 1107 Saint Vincent and the
Denmark, dk, 0411 Latvia, lv, 1222 Grenadines, vc, 2203
Dominica, dm, 0413 Liechtenstein, li, 1209 San Marino, sm, 1913
Dominican Republic, do, 0415 Lithuania, lt, 1220 Singapore, sg, 1907
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A “png_get_copyright” function is available, for convenient
distributing code for the arithmetic-coding variants of
JPEG; see LEGAL ISSUES. We have made no provision for
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distributing, or modifying the FreeType Project, you use in “about” boxes and the like: supporting the hierarchical or lossless processes defined
indicate that you understand and accept all the terms of printf(“%s”,png_get_copyright(NULL));Also, the PNG logo in the standard.
this license. (in PNG format, of course) is supplied in the files We provide a set of library routines for reading and writing
4. Contacts “pngbar.png” and “pngbar.jpg (88x31) and “pngnow.png” JPEG image files, plus two sample applications “cjpeg” and
There are two mailing lists related to FreeType: (98x31). “djpeg”, which use the library to perform conversion
• [email protected] Libpng is OSI Certified Open Source Software. OSI Certified between JPEG and some other popular image file formats.
Discusses general use and applications of FreeType, Open Source is a certification mark of the Open Source The library is intended to be reused in other applications.
as well as future and wanted additions to the library Initiative. In order to support file conversion and viewing software, we
and distribution. If you are looking for support, start in Glenn Randers-Pehrson have included considerable functionality beyond the bare
this list if you haven’t found anything to help you in the glennrp at users.sourceforge.net JPEG coding/decoding capability; for example, the color
documentation. 2-Apr-08 quantization modules are not strictly part of JPEG
• [email protected] decoding, but they are essential for output to colormapped
Discusses bugs, as well as engine internals, design libjpg file formats or colormapped displays. These extra functions
issues, specific licenses, porting, etc. The Independent JPEG Group’s JPEG software can be compiled out of the library if not required for a
Our home page can be found at README for release 6b of 27-Mar-1998 particular application. We have also included jpegtran, a
http://www.freetype.org This distribution contains the sixth public release of the utility for lossless transcoding between different JPEG
Independent JPEG Group’s free JPEG software. You are processes, and “rdjpgcom” and “wrjpgcom”, two simple
libpng welcome to redistribute this software and to use it for any applications for inserting and extracting textual comments
COPYRIGHT NOTICE, DISCLAIMER, and LICENSE: purpose, subject to the conditions under LEGAL ISSUES, in JFIF files.
If you modify libpng you may insert additional notices below. The emphasis in designing this software has been on
immediately following this sentence. Serious users of this software (particularly those achieving portability and flexibility, while also making it fast
libpng versions 1.2.6, August 15, 2004, through 1.2.26, April incorporating it into larger programs) should contact IJG at enough to be useful. In particular, the software is not
2, 2008, are Copyright © 2004, 2006-2008 Glenn Randers- [email protected] to be added to our electronic intended to be read as a tutorial on JPEG. (See the
Pehrson, and are distributed according to the same mailing list. Mailing list members are notified of updates REFERENCES section for introductory material.) Rather, it
disclaimer and license as libpng-1.2.5 with the following and have a chance to participate in technical discussions, is intended to be reliable, portable, industrial-strength
individual added to the list of Contributing Authors etc. code. We do not claim to have achieved that goal in every
Cosmin Truta This software is the work of Tom Lane, Philip Gladstone, Jim aspect of the software, but we strive for it.
libpng versions 1.0.7, July 1, 2000, through 1.2.5 - October Boucher, Lee Crocker, Julian Minguillon, Luis Ortiz, George We welcome the use of this software as a component of
3, 2002, are Copyright © 2000-2002 Glenn Randers- Phillips, Davide Rossi, Guido Vollbeding, Ge’ Weijers, and commercial products. No royalty is required, but we do ask
Pehrson, and are distributed according to the same other members of the Independent JPEG Group. for an acknowledgement in product documentation, as
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individuals added to the list of Contributing Authors committee. LEGAL ISSUES
Simon-Pierre Cadieux DOCUMENTATION ROADMAP In plain English:
Eric S. Raymond This file contains the following sections: 1. We don’t promise that this software works. (But if you
Gilles Vollant OVERVIEW General description of JPEG and find any bugs, please let us know!)
and with the following additions to the disclaimer: the IJG software. 2. You can use this software for whatever you want. You
There is no warranty against interference with your LEGAL ISSUES Copyright, lack of warranty, terms don’t have to pay us.
enjoyment of the library or against infringement. There is of distribution. 3. You may not pretend that you wrote this software. If you
no warranty that our efforts or the library will fulfill any of REFERENCES Where to learn more about JPEG. use it in a program, you must acknowledge somewhere
your particular purposes or needs. This library is provided ARCHIVE LOCATIONS Where to find newer versions of in your documentation that you’ve used the IJG code.
with all faults, and the entire risk of satisfactory quality, this software. In legalese:
performance, accuracy, and effort is with the user. RELATED SOFTWARE Other stuff you should get. The authors make NO WARRANTY or representation, either
libpng versions 0.97, January 1998, through 1.0.6, March FILE FORMAT WARS Software *not* to get. express or implied, with respect to this software, its quality,
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Pehrson, and are distributed according to the same Other documentation files in the distribution are: purpose. This software is provided “AS IS”, and you, its
disclaimer and license as libpng-0.96, with the following User documentation: user, assume the entire risk as to its quality and accuracy.
individuals added to the list of Contributing Authors: install.doc How to configure and install the IJG This software is copyright © 1991-1998, Thomas G. Lane. All
Tom Lane software. Rights Reserved except as specified below.
Glenn Randers-Pehrson usage.doc Usage instructions for cjpeg, djpeg, Permission is hereby granted to use, copy, modify, and
Willem van Schaik jpegtran, rdjpgcom, and wrjpgcom. distribute this software (or portions thereof) for any
libpng versions 0.89, June 1996, through 0.96, May 1997, *.1 Unix-style man pages for programs (same info as purpose, without fee, subject to these conditions:
are Copyright © 1996, 1997 Andreas Dilger Distributed usage.doc). (1)If any part of the source code for this software is
according to the same disclaimer and license as libpng- wizard.doc Advanced usage instructions for JPEG distributed, then this README file must be included,
0.88, with the following individuals added to the list of wizards only. with this copyright and no-warranty notice unaltered;
Contributing Authors: change.log Version-to-version change highlights. and any additions, deletions, or changes to the original
John Bowler Programmer and internal documentation: files must be clearly indicated in accompanying
Kevin Bracey libjpeg.doc How to use the JPEG library in your own documentation.
Sam Bushell programs. (2)If only executable code is distributed, then the
Magnus Holmgren example.c Sample code for calling the JPEG library. accompanying documentation must state that “this
Greg Roelofs structure.doc Overview of the JPEG library’s internal software is based in part on the work of the Independent
Tom Tanner structure. JPEG Group”.
libpng versions 0.5, May 1995, through 0.88, January 1996, filelist.doc Road map of IJG files. (3)Permission for use of this software is granted only if the
are Copyright © 1995, 1996 Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, coderules.doc Coding style rules --- please read if you user accepts full responsibility for any undesirable
Inc. contribute code. consequences; the authors accept NO LIABILITY for
For the purposes of this copyright and license, Please read at least the files install.doc and usage.doc. damages of any kind.
“Contributing Authors” is defined as the following set of Useful information can also be found in the JPEG FAQ These conditions apply to any software derived from or
individuals: (Frequently Asked Questions) article. See ARCHIVE based on the IJG code, not just to the unmodified library. If
Andreas Dilger LOCATIONS below to find out where to obtain the FAQ you use our work, you ought to acknowledge us.
Dave Martindale article. Permission is NOT granted for the use of any IJG author’s
Guy Eric Schalnat If you want to understand how the JPEG code works, we name or company name in advertising or publicity relating
Paul Schmidt suggest reading one or more of the REFERENCES, then to this software or products derived from it. This software
Tim Wegner looking at the documentation files (in roughly the order may be referred to only as “the Independent JPEG Group’s
The PNG Reference Library is supplied “AS IS”. The listed) before diving into the code. software”.
Contributing Authors and Group 42, Inc. disclaim all OVERVIEW We specifically permit and encourage the use of this
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without This package contains C software to implement JPEG software as the basis of commercial products, provided
limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness image compression and decompression. JPEG that all warranty or liability claims are assumed by the
for any purpose. The Contributing Authors and Group 42, (pronounced “jay-peg”) is a standardized compression product vendor.
Inc. assume no liability for direct, indirect, incidental, method for full-color and gray-scale images. JPEG is ansi2knr.c is included in this distribution by permission of
special, exemplary, or consequential damages, which may intended for compressing real-world scenes; line drawings, L. Peter Deutsch, sole proprietor of its copyright holder,
result from the use of the PNG Reference Library, even if cartoons and other non-realistic images are not its strong Aladdin Enterprises of Menlo Park, CA. ansi2knr.c is NOT
advised of the possibility of such damage. suit. JPEG is lossy, meaning that the output image is not covered by the above copyright and conditions, but instead
Permission is hereby granted to use, copy, modify, and exactly identical to the input image. Hence you must not by the usual distribution terms of the Free Software
distribute this source code, or portions hereof, for any use JPEG if you have to have identical output bits. However, Foundation; principally, that you must include source code
purpose, without fee, subject to the following restrictions: on typical photographic images, very good compression if you redistribute it. (See the file ansi2knr.c for full details.)
1. The origin of this source code must not be misrepresented. levels can be obtained with no visible change, and However, since ansi2knr.c is not needed as part of any
2. Altered versions must be plainly marked as such and remarkably high compression levels are possible if you can program generated from the IJG code, this does not limit
must not be misrepresented as being the original source. tolerate a low-quality image. For more details, see the you more than the foregoing paragraphs do.
3. This Copyright notice may not be removed or altered from references, or just experiment with various compression The Unix configuration script “configure” was produced
any source or altered source distribution. settings. with GNU Autoconf. It is copyright by the Free Software
The Contributing Authors and Group 42, Inc. specifically This software implements JPEG baseline, extended- Foundation but is freely distributable. The same holds for its
permit, without fee, and encourage the use of this source sequential, and progressive compression processes. supporting scripts (config.guess, config.sub, ltconfig,
code as a component to supporting the PNG file format in Provision is made for supporting all variants of these ltmain.sh). Another support script, install-sh, is copyright 51
commercial products. If you use this source code in a processes, although some uncommon parameter settings by M.I.T. but is also freely distributable.
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It appears that the arithmetic coding option of the JPEG text version at ftp://ftp.uu.net/graphics/jpeg/jfif.txt.gz, but it this point it is unclear whether SPIFF will supersede JFIF or
07 spec is covered by patents owned by IBM, AT&T, and
Mitsubishi. Hence arithmetic coding cannot legally be
is missing the figures.
The TIFF 6.0 file format specification can be obtained by FTP
whether JFIF will remain the de-facto standard. IJG intends
to support SPIFF once the standard is frozen, but we have
used without obtaining one or more licenses. For this from ftp://ftp.sgi.com/graphics/tiff/TIFF6.ps.gz. The JPEG not decided whether it should become our default output
reason, support for arithmetic coding has been removed incorporation scheme found in the TIFF 6.0 spec of 3-June- format or not. (In any case, our decoder will remain capable
from the free JPEG software. (Since arithmetic coding 92 has a number of serious problems. IJG does not of reading JFIF indefinitely.)
provides only a marginal gain over the unpatented Huffman recommend use of the TIFF 6.0 design (TIFF Compression Various proprietary file formats incorporating JPEG
mode, it is unlikely that very many implementations will tag 6). Instead, we recommend the JPEG design proposed compression also exist. We have little or no sympathy for
support it.) So far as we are aware, there are no patent by TIFF Technical Note #2 (Compression tag 7). Copies of the existence of these formats. Indeed, one of the original
restrictions on the remaining code. this Note can be obtained from ftp.sgi.com or from ftp:// reasons for developing this free software was to help force
The IJG distribution formerly included code to read and ftp.uu.net/graphics/jpeg/. It is expected that the next convergence on common, open format standards for JPEG
write GIF files. To avoid entanglement with the Unisys LZW revision of the TIFF spec will replace the 6.0 JPEG design files. Don’t use a proprietary file format!
patent, GIF reading support has been removed altogether, with the Note’s design. Although IJG’s own code does not TO DO
and the GIF writer has been simplified to produce support TIFF/JPEG, the free libtiff library uses our library to The major thrust for v7 will probably be improvement of
uncompressed GIFs. This technique does not use the LZW implement TIFF/JPEG per the Note. libtiff is available from visual quality. The current method for scaling the
algorithm; the resulting GIF files are larger than usual, but ftp://ftp.sgi.com/graphics/tiff/. quantization tables is known not to be very good at low Q
are readable by all standard GIF decoders. ARCHIVE LOCATIONS values. We also intend to investigate block boundary
We are required to state that The “official” archive site for this software is ftp.uu.net smoothing, “poor man’s variable quantization”, and other
“The Graphics Interchange Format(c) is the Copyright (Internet address 192.48.96.9). The most recent released means of improving quality-vs-file-size performance
property of CompuServe Incorporated. GIF(sm) is a version can always be found there in directory graphics/ without sacrificing compatibility.
Service Mark property of CompuServe Incorporated.” jpeg. This particular version will be archived as ftp:// In future versions, we are considering supporting some of
REFERENCES ftp.uu.net/graphics/jpeg/jpegsrc.v6b.tar.gz. If you don’t the upcoming JPEG Part 3 extensions --- principally,
We highly recommend reading one or more of these have direct Internet access, UUNET’s archives are also variable quantization and the SPIFF file format.
references before trying to understand the innards of the available via UUCP; contact [email protected] for As always, speeding things up is of great interest.
JPEG software. information on retrieving files that way. Please send bug reports, offers of help, etc. to jpeg-
The best short technical introduction to the JPEG Numerous Internet sites maintain copies of the UUNET [email protected].
compression algorithm is files. However, only ftp.uu.net is guaranteed to have the
Wallace, Gregory K. “The JPEG Still Picture Compression latest official version. libupnp
Standard”, You can also obtain this software in DOS-compatible “zip” Copyright (c) 2000-2003 Intel Corporation
Communications of the ACM, April 1991 (vol. 34 no. 4), archive format from the SimTel archives (ftp:// All rights reserved.
pp. 30-44. ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/msdos/graphics/), or on Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or
(Adjacent articles in that issue discuss MPEG motion CompuServe in the Graphics Support forum (GO without modification, are permitted provided that the
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Image Data Compression Standard” by William B. Poskanzer’s free PBMPLUS software, which provides many SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA,
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feel a need to own a certified official copy, we recommend difficulty making it work on any non-Unix machine. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT
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07 Cautions on use Condensation

If the player is moved suddenly from a cold place into a
warm room (in winter, for example) or if the temperature
Moving the player in the room in which the player is installed rises suddenly
If you need to move this unit, first remove the disc if due to a heater, etc., water droplets (condensation) may
there’s one loaded, and close the disc tray. Next, press form inside (on operating parts and the lens). When
 STANDBY/ON to switch the power to standby, condensation is present, the player will not operate
checking that the POWER OFF indication on the front properly and playback is not possible. Let the player stand
panel display goes off. Wait at least 10 seconds. Lastly, at room temperature for 1 or 2 hours with the power
disconnect the power cord. turned on (the time depends on the extent of
condensation). The water droplets will dissipate and
Never lift or move the unit during playback — discs rotate playback will become possible.
at a high speed and may be damaged.
Condensation can also occur in the summer if the player
is exposed to the direct wind from an air-conditioner. If
Place of installation this happens, move the player to a different place.
Select a stable place near the TV and AV system to which
the unit is connected. Cleaning the player
Do not place the player on top of a TV or color monitor. Normally, wipe the player with a soft cloth. For tough dirt,
Keep it away from cassette decks or other components apply some neutral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 parts water
easily affected by magnetism. to a soft cloth, wring out thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then
Avoid the following types of places: wipe again with a dry cloth.
• Places exposed to direct sunlight Note that getting alcohol, thinner, benzene or insecticide
• Humid or poorly ventilated places on the player could cause the print and coating to peel off.
Also, avoid leaving rubber or vinyl products in contact
• Extremely hot or cold places
with the player for long periods of time, as this could
• Places subject to vibration damage the cabinet.
• Dusty places When using chemical-impregnated wipes, etc., read the
• Places exposed to soot, steam or heat (in kitchens, wipe’s cautions carefully.
etc.) Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when
cleaning the player.
 Do not place objects on top
Do not place objects on top of the player. Caution for when the unit is
 Do not obstruct the ventilation installed in a rack with a glass
holes door
Do not use the player on a shaggy rug, bed, or sofa, and Do not press the  OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control
do not cover the player with a cloth, etc. Doing so will to open the disc tray while the glass door is closed. The
prevent heat dissipation and could lead to damage. door will hamper the movement of the disc tray, and the
unit could be damaged.
 Keep away from heat
Do not place the player on top of an amplifier or other Cleaning the pickup lens
device generating heat. When installing in a rack, to avoid
the heat generated by the amplifier and other devices, The player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use,
place it on a shelf below the amplifier whenever possible. but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust
or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service
center. Although lens cleaners for players are
Turn the power off when not commercially available, we advise against using them
using the player since some may damage the lens.
Depending on the conditions of the TV broadcast signals,
striped patterns may appear on the screen when the TV is
Handling discs
turned on while the player’s power is turned on. This is not Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
a malfunction with the player or TV. If this happens, turn
Do not scratch the disc’s signal surface or let it get dirty.
the player’s power off. In the same way, noise may be
heard in the sound of a radio. Do not load more than one disc into the player at a time.
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Do not glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a Do not use benzene, thinner or other volatile chemicals.
pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing Also do not use record spray or antistatic agents. 07
instrument. These could all damage the disc. For tough dirt, apply some water to a soft cloth, wring out
thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe off the moisture
with a dry cloth.
 Specially shaped discs

Specially shaped discs (heart-shaped, hexagonal, etc.)
 Storing discs cannot be used on this player. Never use such discs, as
Always store discs in their cases, and place the cases they will damage the player.
vertically, avoiding places exposed to high temperature or
humidity, direct sunlight or extremely low temperatures.
Be sure to read the cautions included with the disc.
 Cleaning discs
It may not be possible to play the disc if there are  Condensation on discs
fingerprints or dust on it. In this case, using a cleaning
If the disc is moved suddenly from a cold place into a
cloth, etc., to wipe the disc gently from the center toward
warm room (in winter, for example), water droplets
the outer edge. Do not use a dirty cleaning cloth.
(condensation) may form on the disc surface. Discs will
not play properly if there is condensation on them.
Carefully wipe off the water droplets from the disc surface
before using the disc.
Troubleshooting
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this
component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below,
please contact customer services. In the US, call Toll Free (800) 421-1404. (Telephone lines are open Monday through
Friday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Pacific Time).) In Canada, call Local (905) 479-4411, or Long distance +1(877) 283-5901.
(Telephone lines are open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (EST).)
Playback
Problem Check Remedy
• Disc does not play. Is the disc one that is Check whether the disc is one that can be played on this player
• Disc tray opens playable on this player? (page 8).
automatically. Is the file one that is playable • Check whether the file is one that can be played on this player
on this player? (page 10).
• Check whether or not the file is damaged.
Is the disc scratched? It may not be possible to play scratched discs.
Is the disc dirty? Clean the disc (above).
Is there a piece of paper or The disc may be warped and unplayable.
sticker attached to the disc?
Is the disc properly set in the • Set the disc with the printed side facing up.
disc tray? • Set the disc properly in the depression in the disc tray.
Is the region number correct? See About region numbers on page 10 for the region numbers of discs
that can be played on this player.
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No picture is displayed or the Is the video cable properly • Connect the cable properly according to the connected devices
picture is not displayed connected? (page 14).
properly. • Insert the cable firmly and all the way in.
Is the video cable damaged? If the cable is damaged, replace it with a new one.
Is the input setting on the Read the operating instructions of the connected components and
connected TV or AV receiver switch to the proper input.
or amplifier right?
Are you viewing the picture Press VIDEO SELECT to switch the video output terminal to be viewed
from the video output (page 22).
terminal selected with VIDEO
SELECT?
Is the output video resolution Use OUTPUT RESOLUTION to switch to a resolution at which the video
properly set? and audio signals are output (page 22).
• Is the player connected 1080p or Deep Color video signals may not be output properly,
with an HDMI cable other depending on the HDMI cable being used or the player’s settings.
than a High Speed HDMI™ Press  while pressing  on the player’s front panel to restore the
cable (with a Standard video outputs to the factory default settings. After this, if you wish to
HDMI™ cable)? output the video signals with 1080p or Deep Color, connect the TV
• Are you using an HDMI using a High Speed HDMI™ cable without built-in equalizer, then reset
cable with built-in equalizer? the player using the Setup Navigator (page 19).
Is a DVI device connected? The picture may not be displayed properly if a DVI device is connected.
Is HDMI Color Space Change the HDMI Color Space setting (page 39).
properly set?
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.
• If the power cannot be turned off, press and hold  STANDBY/ON
on the player’s front panel for over 5 seconds. The power will turn off.
Motion is unnatural or Change the Pure Cinema setting (page 34).
picture is not clear.
No picture is displayed or With some discs, it may not be possible to output the video signals from
picture is not output in high the VIDEO output terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO output
definition when playing BDs. terminals. In this case, connect using an HDMI cable (page 14).
• Picture is disturbed during • This player supports Macrovision analog copy protection technology.
playback. With some TVs (such as with built-in video deck), the picture will not be
• Picture is dark. displayed properly when the copy protected DVD title is played. This is
not a malfunction.
• If the player and TV are connected via a DVD recorder/video deck,
etc., the picture will not be displayed properly due to analog copy
protection. Connect the player and TV directly.
• Picture is stretched. Is the TV’s aspect ratio Read the TV’s operating instructions and set the TV’s aspect ratio
• Picture is cropped. properly set? properly.
• Aspect ratio cannot be Is TV Aspect Ratio properly Set TV Aspect Ratio properly (page 37).
switched. set?
Is 4:3 Video Out properly Set 4:3 Video Out properly (page 37).
set?
Is DVD 16:9 Video Out Set DVD 16:9 Video Out properly (page 37).
properly set?
When video signals with a resolution of 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p or
720/60p are being output from the HDMI OUT terminal or the
COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals, they may be output with an
aspect ratio of 16:9 even if TV Aspect Ratio is set to 4:3 (Standard)
(page 37).
Picture is interrupted. The picture may be interrupted when the resolution of the recorded
video signal switches. Press OUTPUT RESOLUTION to select a setting
other than Auto or Source Direct (page 22).
The subtitles cannot be The subtitles cannot be switched for discs recorded on a DVD or BD
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Sound and picture are not Is Output Terminal properly Set Output Terminal properly (pages 19 and 46).
synchronized. set?
Is Lip Sync properly set? Adjust the amount of audio delay with the Lip Sync setting (page 36).
• No sound is output. Is the disc played back in No sound is output during slow motion play and forward and reverse
• Sound is not output slow motion? scanning.
properly. Is the disc played back in fast
forward or fast reverse?
Are the audio cables properly • Connect the cable properly according to the connected devices
connected? (page 14).
• Insert the cable firmly and all the way in.
Is the audio cable damaged? If the cable is damaged, replace it with a new one.
Are the connected Read the operating instructions of the connected components and
components (AV receiver or check the volume, input, speaker settings, etc.
amplifier, etc.) properly set?
Are you trying to listen to the Audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT terminal when video
sound of the HDMI OUT signals are being output from the COMPONENT VIDEO or VIDEO
terminal while watching the output terminals. When watching the picture of the COMPONENT
picture from the VIDEO or VIDEO output terminals, connect an optical digital audio
COMPONENT VIDEO or cable or regular audio cables to listen to the sound (page 17). Once
VIDEO output terminals? connections are completed, use Setup Navigator to make the player’s
settings (page 19).
Is HDMI Audio Out properly Set HDMI Audio Out to Auto or PCM. (page 39).
set?
Is Output Terminal properly When ANALOG AUDIO is selected at Output Terminal, no audio
set? signals are output from the HDMI OUT or DIGITAL OUT terminal
(page 46).
Is the output video resolution Use OUTPUT RESOLUTION to switch to the resolution at which the
properly set? video and audio signals are output (page 22).
Is the AV receiver or To listen to 2-channel analog audio, connect to FRONT (L/R) of the
amplifier, etc., connected to AUDIO OUT terminals (page 13) and set Audio Output Mode to 2
the AUDIO OUT terminals? Channel (page 38).
Are the speakers properly When the AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is connected to the AUDIO
set? OUT terminals and Audio Output Mode is set to Multi-channel, set
Speaker Setup properly (page 42).
Is a DVI device connected? The sound will not be output from the HDMI OUT terminal if a DVI
device is connected. Connect the device to a DIGITAL OUT terminal or
the AUDIO OUT terminals (page 17).
For some BDs, audio signals are only output from DIGITAL OUT
terminal or the HDMI OUT terminal.
Multi-channel sound is not Is Output Terminal properly Linear PCM (2-channel) audio signals are output from output terminals
output. set? other than the one set at Output Terminal under Audio Out. Set
Output Terminal properly (page 46).
Is the audio output of the Read the operating instructions of the connected AV receiver or
connected AV receiver or amplifier and check the audio output settings of AV receiver or
amplifier, etc., properly set? amplifier.
Is multi-channel sound Use the menu screen or AUDIO to switch the disc’s sound to multi-
selected? channel.
Is the AV receiver or When the AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is connected to the AUDIO
amplifier, etc., connected to OUT terminals, set Audio Output Mode to Multi-channel (page 38).
the AUDIO OUT terminals? Also, set Speaker Setup properly (page 42).
Noise can be heard when Is the connected AV receiver If an AV receiver or amplifier that is not compatible with DTS Digital
outputting DTS Digital or amplifier compatible with Surround is connected to the DIGITAL OUT terminal, set DTS Out to
Surround signals from the DTS Digital Surround? DTS  PCM (page 38).
DIGITAL OUT terminal.
192 kHz or 96 kHz digital It is not possible to output 192 kHz or 96 kHz digital audio signals from
audio signals cannot be this player’s DIGITAL OUT terminal. The signals are automatically
output from the DIGITAL converted to 48 kHz or less for output.
OUT terminal.
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Secondary audio or Is HDMI Audio Out properly When listening to the sound from an HDMI OUT terminal, set HDMI
interactive audio is not set? Audio Out to PCM (page 39).
output.
Are Dolby Digital Out and When listening to the sound from an DIGITAL OUT terminal, set Dolby
DTS Out properly set? Digital Out to Dolby Digital 1, DTS Out to DTS 1 (page 38).
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
being output from devices an HDMI cable, the PQLS function is activated when playing discs.
connected with cables other Because of this, the sound output from components other than the
than HDMI cables? ones connected by HDMI cable may be fast or slow. If this happens, set
PQLS to Off (page 39).
After a disc is inserted, Are there too many files When a disc on which files are recorded is inserted, depending on the
Loading stays displayed and recorded on the disc? number of files recorded on the disc, loading may take several dozen
playback does not start. minutes.
 is displayed in file names, The characters that cannot be displayed on this player are displayed in
etc. .
A message indicating low • Perform Individual/Shared Data Erase or Storage Format
memory appears while (page 44).
playing a BD-ROM disc. • Perform Application Data Erase (page 44).
The DVD layer of BD and DVD Is Hybrid Disc Playback Set Hybrid Disc Playback to DVD (page 41).
hybrid discs cannot be properly set?
played.
The CD layer of BD and CD Is Hybrid Disc Playback Set Hybrid Disc Playback to CD (page 41).
hybrid discs cannot be properly set?
played.
The BDMV format on BD-R/ To play the BDMV format on BD-R/-RE discs containing both BDMV
-RE discs cannot be played. and BDAV formats, set BDMV/BDAV Playback Priority to BDMV
(page 41).
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KURO LINK 07
KURO LINK function does Is the HDMI cable properly To use the KURO LINK function, connect the Flat Panel TV and AV
not work. connected? system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) to the HDMI OUT terminal
(page 16).
Is the HDMI cable you are Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. The KURO LINK function may not
using a High Speed HDMI™ work properly if HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI™ cable is
cable? used.
Are you connected to the TV If video signals are being output from a terminal other than the HDMI
using an HDMI cable to OUT terminal, the KURO LINK function does not work. Connect to the
watch the picture? TV using an HDMI cable and press VIDEO SELECT to switch to the
HDMI OUT terminal (pages 16 and 22).
Is KURO LINK set to On on Set KURO LINK to On on the player (page 39).
the player?
Does the connected device • The KURO LINK function will not work with devices of other brands
support the KURO LINK that do not support the KURO LINK function, even when connected
function? using an HDMI cable.
• The KURO LINK function will not work if devices that do not support
the KURO LINK function are connected between the KURO LINK-
compatible device and the player.
• See About connections to components of other makes supporting the
KURO LINK function on page 16.
• Even when connected to a Pioneer product compatible with the
KURO LINK function, some of the functions may not work.
Also refer to the operating instructions of the connected device.
Is KURO LINK set to On on Set KURO LINK to On on the connected device. The KURO LINK
the connected device? function operates when KURO LINK is set to On for all devices
connected to the HDMI OUT terminal.
Once connections and settings of all the devices are finished, be sure
to check that the player’s picture is output to the Flat Panel TV. (Also
check after changing the connected devices and connecting and/or
disconnecting HDMI cables.) If the player’s picture is not being output
to the Flat Panel TV, the KURO LINK function may not work properly.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device.
Are multiple players The KURO LINK function may not work if three or more players,
connected? including this player, are connected by HDMI cable.
The input does not switch Is Display Power On set to Set Display Power On to On (page 39).
automatically on the Flat Off on the player?
Panel TV and AV system (AV
receiver or amplifier, etc.)
when playback is started on
the player or the Home Menu
or Home Media Gallery is
displayed.
Network
• BD-LIVE function Perform Connection Test (page 44). If “Network connection test
(connection to the Internet) completed successfully.” is displayed, check the proxy server settings
cannot be used. (page 43). Also there may be a problem with the Internet connection.
• “Connection to the software Contact your Internet service provider.
updating server failed” is
displayed when you try to
update the software.
“OK to grant network access This is displayed if the BD-ROM does not have valid BD-LIVE network
to BD applications?” is access approval. Select No if you do not want to authorize access to the
displayed when a BD-LIVE network.
compatible disc is read.
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Software updating is slow. Depending on the Internet connection and other conditions, some time
may be required to update the software.
• “WRT NG ****” is displayed The message is displayed when software updating has failed. Check
on the front panel display again whether it can be updated properly.
during software updating.
(**** meaning any
characters)
• “WRT FAILED” is displayed
on the front panel display
during software updating.
A message other than Is “LAN cable not connected” Check that this player and Ethernet hub (or router with hub
“Network connection test displayed? functionality) are properly connected.
completed successfully” is
• Is “IP address cannot be • If the IP address is obtained using the DHCP server function, check
displayed when Connection
obtained.” displayed? the setting is correct at the Display Network Configuration
Test is performed.
• Is “No response from the (page 44). For details on the DHCP server function, see the operating
gateway.” displayed? instructions of the Ethernet hub (or router with hub functionality).
• Set the IP address manually.
Is “IP address is overlapped.” • Check the operation and settings of the DHCP server function of the
displayed? Ethernet hub (or router with hub functionality). For details on the DHCP
server function, see the operating instructions of the Ethernet hub (or
router with hub functionality).
• If this player’s has been set manually, reset the IP address of this
player or other components.
Is the Ethernet hub (or router • Check the settings and operation the Ethernet hub (or router with hub
with hub functionality) functionality). For details, see the operating instructions of the Ethernet
operating properly? hub.
• Reboot the Ethernet hub (or router with hub functionality).
Others
The player’s power turns off Is Auto Power Off set to If Auto Power Off is set to On, the player’s power turns off
automatically. On? automatically if no operation is performed for over 30 minutes
(page 41).
Is Display Power Off set to The player’s power may turn off together with the power of the TV
On? connected to the HDMI OUT terminal. If you do not want the player’s
power to turn off when the TV’s power is turned off, set Display Power
Off to Off (page 39).
The player’s power turns on Is KURO LINK set to On? The player’s power may turn on together with the power of the TV
automatically. connected to the HDMI OUT terminal. If you do not want the player’s
power to turn on when the TV’s power is turned on, set KURO LINK to
Off (page 39).
Player cannot be operated Is an AV receiver or amplifier Operate with the remote control of the device connected to the
with remote control. connected to the CONTROL CONTROL IN terminal.
IN terminal on the player’s
rear panel?
Are you operating the remote Operate from within 23 feet (7 m) of the remote control sensor.
control from a point too far
away from the player?
Are the batteries dead? Replace the batteries (page 7).
Input of connected TV and AV Is KURO LINK set to On? The input of the TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.)
system switches connected to the HDMI OUT terminal may automatically switch to the
automatically. player when playback starts on the player or the menu screen (Home
Media Gallery, etc.) is displayed. If you do not want the inputs of the
connected TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) to switch
automatically, set KURO LINK to Off (page 39).
“Processing failed.” is If the message appears repeatedly, please ask your nearest Pioneer
displayed. authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
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Settings you have made have • Have you disconnected the Always press  STANDBY/ON on the player’s front panel or
been cleared. power cord while the player’s  STANDBY/ON on the remote control and check that POWER OFF
power was on? has turned off from the player’s front panel display before
• Has there been a power disconnecting the power cord. Be particularly careful when the power
failure? cord is connected to the AC outlet on another device because the
player turns off in conjunction with the device.
EXT does not light on the Is the external storage device • Turn the player’s power off, then turn the power back on.
player’s front panel display properly connected? • Turn the player’s power off, then reconnect the external storage
when a USB (external device (page 17).
storage) device is connected.
Are you using a USB cable Use a USB cable with a length of 2 meters or less.
that is longer than 2 meters?
Is the power of the external Turn the player’s power off, then turn the external hard disk’s power on.
hard disk turned on?
Is the external storage device External storage device may not work if connected to the USB port via
connected to the USB port via a memory card reader or USB hub.
a memory card reader or USB
hub?
Does the external storage External storage devices may not be recognized if they contain multiple
device contain multiple partitions.
partitions?
Some external storage devices may not operate.
EXT flashes on the player’s Is the external storage device Turn the player’s power off, then disable the write-protection.
front panel display when a write-protected?
USB (external storage) device
Is the external storage Only external storage devices with a FAT16 or FAT32 file system can be
is connected.
device’s file system FAT16 or used. They may be usable if they are formatted from the player
FAT32? (page 44).
Turn the player’s power off, then turn the power back on.
 Component video output

Glossary This video output terminal provides clearer pictures when
connected to a TV equipped with component inputs. Component
video signals consist of three signals, Y, PB and PR.
 Angle (Multi angle)
Up to 9 camera angles can be recorded simultaneously on BD-  Deep Color
ROM or DVD-Video discs, letting you view the same scene from
See About HDMI on page 14.
different angles.
 Default Gateway
 AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High
A default gateway is a communication device such as a router
Definition) which passes data between networks. It is used to direct data to
See Playing DVDs on page 10. networks on which the destination gateway is not explicitly
specified.
 BDAV
Of the BD format, the Audio Visual Format Specifications for HD  DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
digital broadcast recording is referred to as BDAV on this player Protocol)
and in this operating instructions.
This protocol provides configuration parameters (IP address,
etc.) for computers and other devices connected to the network.
 BD-J
See Playing BDs on page 9.  DNS (Domain Name System)
This is a system for associating Internet host names with IP
 BD-LIVE addresses.
See Playing BDs on page 9.
 Dolby Digital
 BDMV Dolby Digital is an audio format to record the sound in up to 5.1
Of the BD format, the Audio Visual Format Specifications channels with a fraction of the amount of data as compared to
designed for pre-packaged high definition (HD) movie contents is linear PCM audio signals.
referred to as BDMV on this player and in this operating
instructions.  Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus is an audio format for high-definition media.
 BONUSVIEW Built on Dolby Digital, it combines the efficiency and flexibility to
See Playing BDs on page 9. provide high quality multi-channel audio. With BD-ROMs, up to
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 Dolby TrueHD  MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)

07 Dolby TrueHD is an audio format using lossless coding. With BD- The name of a family of standards used to encode video and
ROMs, up to 8 channels can be recorded at 96 kHz/24 bits, or up audio signals in a digital compressed format. The video encoding
to 6 channels at 192 kHz/24 bits. standards include MPEG-1 Video, MPEG-2 Video, MPEG-4 Visual,
MPEG-4 AVC, etc. The audio encoding standards include MPEG-
 DRM 1 Audio, MPEG-2 Audio, MPEG-2 AAC, etc.
A technology for protecting copyrighted digital data. Digitized
videos, images and audio retain the same quality even when they  Parental Lock
are copied or transferred repeatedly. DRM is a technology for See Changing the Parental Lock level for viewing DVDs and
restricting the distribution or playback of such digital data Changing the Age Restriction for viewing BD-ROMs on page 45.
without the authorization of the copyright holder.
 Picture-in-Picture (P-in-P)
 DTS Digital Surround This is a function for superimposing a sub video on the main
DTS Digital Surround is an audio format to record 48 kHz/24 bits video. Some BD-ROMs include secondary video, which can be
audio signals in 5.1 channels. superimposed on the primary video.
 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  Port number

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an audio format using lossy This is a sub-address provided below the IP address for
coding. It can record 7.1 channels at 96 kHz/24 bits. simultaneously connecting to multiple parties during Internet
communications.
 DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD Master Audio is an audio format using lossless coding.  Progressive scan
With BD-ROMs, 7.1 channels can be recorded at 96 kHz/24 bits, With this method, one picture is consisted of a single picture,
or 5.1 channels at 192 kHz/24 bits. without dividing it in two pictures. Progressive scan provides
clear pictures with no flicker, in particular for still pictures that
 Ethernet contain much text, graphics, or horizontal lines. Progressive scan
A standard for local area networks (LANs) used to connect is indicated in this player and operating instructions by a “p” after
multiple computers, etc. in the same location. This player the resolution value (for example, 480p).
supports 100BASE-TX.
 Proxy server
 Frames and fields This is a relay server for ensuring fast access and safe
A frame is the unit for one of the still pictures which compose communications when connecting to the Internet from an
motion pictures. One frame consists of a picture of odd lines and internal network.
a picture of even lines called fields in video signal with interlaced
scan method (480i, 1080i, etc.).  Region number
See About region numbers on page 10.
 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface)  Secondary audio
See About HDMI on page 14. Some BD-ROMs include sub audio streams mixed with the main
audio stream. These sub audio streams are called “secondary
 Interactive audio audio”. On some discs this secondary audio is recorded as the
audio for the secondary video.
The audio signals recorded in the titles of BD-ROMs. They include
for example the clicking sound made when the menu screen is
operated.  Secondary video
Some BD-ROMs include sub videos superimposed on the main
 Interlaced scan videos using the Picture-in-Picture function. These sub videos are
called “secondary video”.
With this method, one picture is displayed by scanning it twice.
The odd lines are displayed in the first pass, the even lines are
displayed in the second, to form a single picture (frame).  Subnet mask
Interlaced scan is indicated in this player and operating This is used to identify which part of the IP address corresponds
instructions by an “i” after the resolution value (for example, 480i). to the subnet (a separately managed network). The subnet mask
is expressed as “255.255.255.0”.
 IP address
An address that identifies a computer or other device connected  USB(Universal Serial Bus)
to the Internet or local area network. It is represented a number USB is the industry standard for connecting peripherals to PCs.
in four sections.
 VC-1
 Linear PCM A video codec developed by Microsoft and standardized by the
This is referred as the audio signals that are not compressed. Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).
Some BDs include videos encoded in this codec.
 MAC (Media Access Control) address
A hardware identification number assigned specifically to the  x.v.Color
network device (LAN card, etc.). See About HDMI on page 14.
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Specifications 07
Model BDP-23FD
Type Blu-ray Disc PLAYER
Rated voltage AC 120 V
Rated frequency 60 Hz
Power consumption 32 W
Power consumption (standby) 0.3 W
Weight 8 lb 3 oz (3.7 kg)
External dimensions (including projecting parts) 16 9/16 in. (W) x 3 5/16 in. (H) x 11 5/16 in. (D)
(420 mm (W) x 83 mm (H) x 287 mm (D))
Tolerable operating temperature +41 °F to +95 °F (+5 °C to +35 °C)
Tolerable operating humidity 5 % to 85 % (no condensation)
Output terminals
HDMI 1 set, 19-pin: 5 V, 250 mA

Video outputs Video 1 set, RCA jack: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Component video 1 set, RCA jacks:
Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Audio outputs 7.1-channel (multi-channel: front left/ 1 set, Number of channels: 8, RCA jacks
right, surround left/right, center,
surround back left/right, subwoofer)
Audio output level 200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)
Frequency response 4 Hz to 88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
Digital audio outputs Optical 1 set, Optical digital jack
LAN 1 set, Ethernet jack (100BASE-TX)
Control Input 1 set, Minijack (3.5 ø)
USB 1 set, Type A
Note
• The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
• This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC Corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of
NEC Corporation.
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Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer
Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts,
operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown
below.
1–800–421–1404
Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support at the
above listed number for assistance.
Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc.

P.O. BOX 1760, Long Beach,
CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian
Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada.
Alternatively, please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address:
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.

Customer Satisfaction Department
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
1-877-283-5901
905-479-4411
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisé
Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus près
de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à la clientèle de Pioneer:
Pioneer Électroniques du Canada, Inc.

Service Clientèle
300, Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
1-877-283-5901
905-479-4411
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la
garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit.
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Blu-ray Disc PLAYER

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with  

1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

VENTILATION CAUTION Operating Environment

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

3 Close the rear cover.

01 Types of discs/files that can be played

1. Including the AVCHD format.

“Blu-ray Disc” and are trademarks.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

 Playing DVDs  Playing discs created on computers

Part Names and 7 VIDEO SELECT – (page 22)

1 15 setting that has been changed, etc.

11 HOME MENU – (page 37)

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE FL DIMMER 12  PLAY – (page 24)

BD PLAYER 1. This lights when an HDMI-compatible device is connected to an

1  STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and 17 ANGLE – (page 25)

Front Panel Display

1  – (page 24) 4 LAN – (page 18)

VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER

USB FRONT SURROUND SURROUND

3 AC IN – (page 18) 8 LAN (100) terminal – (page 18)

The audio and video signals can be transferred to HDMI-

 About the HDMI High Speed

This product is compatible with “x.v.Color” that have the Note

• The following restrictions apply when HDMI High

HDMI Audio Out: PCM DIGITAL

PQLS: Auto LAN (100)

• Also refer to the operating instructions of AV receiver

Note Connecting an AV receiver or

on brands and model numbers of other brands that R PR

FRONT SURROUND SURROUND

support the KURO LINK function.

Match the direction

• Hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting

Connecting video and Connecting an AV receiver or 02

• Connect the player’s video output directly to R PR

your TV. OPTICAL CONTROL

This player supports analog copy protection

recorder/video deck or when playing the player’s

video deck. Furthermore, the picture may not be

Player’s rear panel To optical digital

• To connect to the 2-channel audio input terminals on

It is also possible to connect to

02 Note Network connection

Player’s rear panel

• Be sure to turn the player’s power off before RS-232 C

connecting or disconnecting external storage USB CONTROL FRONT SURROUND SURR

• Use empty external storage devices (on which

Connecting the power

USB FRONT SURROUND SURROUND

• The EXT indicator on the player’s front panel display PB

storage (page 12). SURROUND

Be sure to perform these settings when using the player

HDMI HDMI OUT

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2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with