Pioneer BCS-303 User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it]

ENGLISH

BCS-707

XV-BD707

S-BD707T

S-BD707SW

BCS-303

XV-BD707

S-BD303

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL

NEDERLANDS

P/NO: MFL65220804

2 Safety Information

1

Safety Information

Safety Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning  ash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
su cient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

Cautions and Warnings

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
con ned space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over heating. The
openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built­in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION: This product is a class 1 laser product
classi ed under the Safety of laser products,
IEC60825-1:2007. To ensure proper use of this
product, please read this owner’s manual carefully
and retain it for future reference. Shall the unit
require maintenance, contact an authorized service
centre.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those speci ed herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try
to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when
open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

3Safety Information

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the speci cation page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric
shock or  re. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact
replacement part by an authorized service centre.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention
to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord
exits the appliance. To disconnect power from the
mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing
the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

PIONEER hereby declares that this/
these product(s) is/are in compliance
with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, and
2009/125/EC.

This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.

Safety way to remove the battery or the battery
from the equipment: Remove the old battery

or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order
than the assembly. To prevent contamination of
the environment and bring on possible threat
to human and animal health, the old battery or
the battery put it in the appropriate container at
designated collection points. Do not dispose of
batteries or battery together with other waste.
It is recommended that you use local, free
reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators.
The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine,  re or the like.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects  lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.

1

Safety Information

WARNING: To prevent a  re hazard, do not place any
naked  ame sources (such as a lighted candle) on
the equipment.

4 Safety Information

Information for users on collection and disposal
of old equipment and used batteries

Safety Information

Symbol examples

for batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical
and electronic products and batteries should not be
mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old
products and used batteries, please take them to
applicable collection points in accordance with your
national legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries
correctly, you will help to save valuable resources
and prevent any potential negative e ects on human
health and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling
of old products and batteries, please contact your
local municipality, your waste disposal service or the
point of sale where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European
Union.

For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.

Notes on Copyrights

• Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System)
is approved as content protection system for BD
format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble
System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are
imposed on playback, analogue signal output,

Pb

etc., of AACS protected contents. The operation of
this product and restrictions on this product may
vary depending on your time of purchase as those
restrictions may be adopted and/or changed by
AACS after the production of this product.

• Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are
additionally used as content protection systems
for BD format, which imposes certain restrictions
including playback restrictions for BD-ROM
Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain
additional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark,
BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized
Customer Service Centre.

• Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with
copy protection. Because of this, you should only
connect your player directly to your TV, not to a
VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted
picture from copy-protected discs.

• This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright
laws of other countries, unauthorized recording,
use, display, distribution, or revision of television
programmes, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs,
CDs and other materials may subject you to civil
and/or criminal liability.

Important Notice for TV colour system

The colour system of this player di ers according to
currently playing discs.

For example, when the player plays the disc recorded
in the NTSC colour system, the image is output as an
NTSC signal.

Only the multi system colour TV can receive all
signals output from the player.

• If you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see
just distorted images when using discs or video
contents recorded in NTSC.

• The multi system colour TV changes the colour
system automatically according to input signals.
In case that the colour system is not changed
automatically, turn it o and then on to see
normal images on screen.

• Even if the disc recorded in NTSC colour system
are well displayed on your TV, these may not be
recorded correctly on your recorder.

5Safety Information

1

Safety Information

6

Contents

3

Installation

16 Assemble the speakers
16 Speaker Setup for BCS-707

1

Safety Information

2 Cautions and Warnings

2

18 Speaker Setup for BCS-303
19 Wall mounting the centre speaker
19 Additional notes on speaker
20 Positioning the system
21 Connecting to Your TV
21 HDMI Connection
22 Component Video

Preparation

8 Introduction
8 About the “ ” Symbol

Display
8 Symbols Used in this Manual
9 Supplied Accessories
10 Playable Discs
11 File compatibility
12 Regional Code
12 AVCHD (Advanced Video

Codec High De nition)
12 Certain System Requirements
12 Compatibility Notes
13 Remote control
14 Front panel
15 Rear panel

23 Video Connection
23 Resolution Setting
24 Antenna connection
24 Connections with external device
24 AUX Connection
25 PORTABLE IN connection
25 OPTICAL IN 1/2 connection
26 Bluetooth® connection
28 Connecting to your Home Network
29 Network Setup
31 USB device connection
32 Settings
32 Adjust the Setup Settings
33 [DISPLAY] Menu
34 [LANGUAGE] Menu
35 [AUDIO] Menu
36 [LOCK] Menu
37 [NETWORK] Menu
37 [OTHERS] Menu
39 Sound E ect

Connection

7

4

Operation

40 General Playback
42 Advanced Playback
44 On-Screen display
48 Enjoying BD-LIVE
49 Playing movie  le and VR discs
51 Viewing a photo
53 Listening to music
56 Playing the iPod
58 Radio Operations
59 Playing content via your home

network

5

Maintenance

63 Notes on Discs
63 Handling the Unit

6

Troubleshooting

64 General
65 Picture
65 Sound
66 Network

7

Appendix

67 Controlling a TV with the Supplied

Remote Control
68 Area Code List
69 Language code List
70 Video output resolution
71 Trademarks and Licences
73 Speci cations
75 Open source software notice

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8 Preparation

2
Preparation

Introduction

Preparation

About the “ ” Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during
operation and indicates that the function
explained in this owner’s manual is not
available on that speci c media.

Symbols Used in this Manual

NOTE

Indicates special notes and operating features.

CAUTION

Indicate cautions for preventing possible
damages from abuse.

A section whose title has one of the following
symbols are applicable only to the disc
represented by the symbol.

BD

DVD

AVCHD

ACD

MOVIE

MUSIC

PHOTO

BD-ROM disc

DVD-Video, DVD±R/RW in
Video mode or VR mode
and  nalized

DVD±R/RW in AVCHD
format

Audio CDs

Movie  les

Music  les

Photo  les

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Supplied Accessories

Video cable (1) Remote control (1)

Battery (1) FM antenna (1)

iPod cradle (1)

Accessaries of speaker box
(S-BD707T)

Colour-coded
Speaker cables (5)

Screws (12)

Accessaries of speaker box
(S-BD707SW)

Speaker cable (1) Large non-skid pads

(1)

Accessaries of speaker box
(S-BD303)

Colour-coded
Speaker cables (6)

Large non-skid pads
(1)

Small non-skid pads
(1)

2

Preparation

Speaker stand bases
(4)

Middle non-skid
pads (1)

Small non-skid pads
(1)

10 Preparation

Playable Discs

Preparation

Blu-ray Disc

- Discs such as movies that can

be p

urchased or rented.

- BD-R/RE discs that contain

Movie, Music or Photo  les.

DVD-VIDEO
8 / 12 cm disc
Discs such as movies that can be
purchased or rented.

DVD±R
8 / 12 cm disc

- Video mode and  nalized only

- Supports the dual layer disc

also

- Finalized AVCHD format

- DVD±R discs that contain

Movie, Music or Photo  les

DVD-RW
8 / 12 cm disc

- VR mode, Video mode and

 nalized only

- Finalized AVCHD format

- DVD-RW discs that contain

Movie, Music or Photo  les.

DVD+RW
8 / 12 cm disc

- Video mode and  nalized only

- AVCHD format

- Finalized AVCHD format

- DVD+RW discs that contain

Movie, Music or Photo  les.

Audio CD
8 / 12 cm disc

CD-R/RW
8 / 12 cm disc

- CD-R/RW discs that contain

audio titles, Movie, Music or
Photo  les.

NOTE

• Depending on the conditions of the recording
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW )
disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs
cannot be played on the unit.

• Depending on the recording software & the
 nalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW,
DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.

• BD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs
recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or
CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged
or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the
player’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer,
even if it is recorded in a compatible format,
there are cases in which it may not play because
of the settings of the application software used
to create the disc. (Check with the software
publisher for more detailed information.)

• This player requires discs and recordings to meet
certain technical standards in order to achieve
optimal playback quality.

• Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to
these standards. There are many di erent
types of recordable disc formats (including
CD-R containing MP3 or WMA  les) and these
require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure
compatible playback.

• Customers should note that permission is
required in order to download MP3 / WMA  les
and music from the Internet. Our company has
no right to grant such permission. Permission
should always be sought from the copyright
owner.

11Preparation

File compatibility

Overall

Available File extensions:

“.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx ”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”,
“.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav ”

• Available  le extensions di er depending
on the DLNA servers.

• Some “.wav”  les are not supported on this

player.

• The  le name is limited to 180 characters.

• Depending on the size and number of the

 les, it may take several minutes to read the
contents on the media.

Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 2 000 (total
number of  les and folders)

CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE Format:

ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

MOVIE

Available resolution size:

1 920 x 1 080 (W x H) pixels
Playable subtitle: SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI
(.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD
(.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),
SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD
Subtitle System (.txt)

• VobSub (.sub) is not available in the
[Home Link] feature.

Playable Codec format: “DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4.
xx”, “DIVX5.xx”, “XVID”, “DIVX6.xx ” (Standard
playback only), H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG1 SS,
MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS
Playable Audio format: “Dolby Digital”, “DTS”,

“MP3”, “WMA”, “AAC”, “AC3”

• Not all the WMA and AAC Audio formats are
compatible with this unit.

Sampling frequency:
between 32 kHz to 48 kHz (WMA),
between 16 kHz to 48 kHz (MP3)
Bit rate:
between 20 kbps to 320 kbps (WMA),
between 32 kbps to 320 kbps (MP3)

NOTE

• HD movie  les contained on the CD or USB

1.0/1.1 may not played properly. BD, DVD or USB

2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie
 les.

• This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC pro le
Main, High at Level 4.1. For a  le with higher
level, the warning message will appear on the
screen.

• This player does not support the  les that are
recorded with GMC
encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like
DivX or XVID have.

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation
*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel

1

or Qpel

*

2

. Those are video

*

MUSIC

Sampling frequency:
between 8 kHz to 48 KHz (WMA),
between 11 kHz to 48 kHz (MP3)
Bit rate:
between 8 kbps to 320 kbps (WMA, MP3),

NOTE

• This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded
MP3  le.

• The total playback time indicated on the screen
may not be correct for VBR  les.

PHOTO

Recommended size:

Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel
Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel
Less than 4 MByte/ le

• Progressive and lossless compression photo
image  les are not supported.

2

Preparation

12 Preparation

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the
rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM
or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the
unit or “ALL”.

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec
High De nition)

Preparation

• This player can playback AVCHD format
discs. These discs are normally recorded and
used in camcorders.

• The AVCHD format is a high de nition
digital video camera format.

• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher e ciency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format.

• Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Colour”
format.

• This player can playback AVCHD discs using
“x.v.Colour” format.

• Some AVCHD format discs may not play,
depending on the recording condition.

• AVCHD format discs need to be  nalized.

• “x.v.Colour” o ers a wider colour range than
normal DVD camcorder discs.

Certain System Requirements

For high de nition video playback:

• High de nition display that has
COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

• BD-ROM disc with high de nition content.

• HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your
display device is required for some content
(as speci ed by disc authors).

• For up-conversion of standard de nition
DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input
on your display device is required for copy
protected content.

Compatibility Notes

• Because BD-ROM is a new format,
certain disc, digital connection and other
compatibility issues are possible. If you
experience compatibility problems, please
contact an authorized Customer Service
Centre.

• Viewing high-de nition content and up­converting standard DVD content may
require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP­capable DVI input on your display device.

• Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict
the use of some operation commands or
features.

• You can use a USB device that is used
to store some disc related information,
including downloaded on-line content. The
disc you are using will control how long this
information is retained.

Remote control

1

2

3

13Preparation

• • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • •

(STANDBY/ON): Switches the

1

player ON or OFF.

OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes

Z

the disc tray.

INPUT/TUNER: Changes input

mode.
BT AUDIO: Changes input mode to

BT AUDIO directly.
OPTICAL: Changes input mode to

optical directly.

DISPLAY: Displays or exits On-

Screen Display.

HOME MENU: Displays or exits

the [Home Menu].
MENU: Accesses the menu on a

disc.
Direction buttons: Selects an

option in the menu.

ENTER: Acknowledges menu

selection.

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover
on the rear of the Remote
Control, and insert a R03 (size
AAA) battery with and
matched correctly.

TUNE (+/-): Tunes in the desired
radio station.

PRESET: Selects programme of
Radio.

• • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • •

RETURN: Exits the menu or

O

resumes playback.
POPUP/ TOP MENU: Displays the

DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s pop­up menu, if available.

STOP: Stops playback.

x

PLAY: Starts playback.

B

PAUSE/STEP: Pauses playback

X
./>

or previous chapter / track /  le.

m/M

backward or forward.
SPK LEVEL: Sets the sound level of

desired speaker.

z

SKIP: Goes to the next

SCAN: Searches

USB REC: Records an audio CD.

MUTE: Mute the unit.
SOUND: Selects a sound e ect

mode.
VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.

• • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • •

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects
numbered options in a menu.

MARKER: Marks any point during
playback.

SEARCH: Displays or exits the
search menu.

REPEAT: Repeats a desired

section or sequence.
CLEAR: Removes a mark on the

search menu or a number when
setting the password.

DIMMER: Dims the light on the
unit.

ZOOM: Accesses the zoom menu.
Coloured (A, B, C, D) buttons: Use

to navigate on menus.

- A button (RDS): Radio Data

System.

- B button (PTY): Views the

programme type of the RDS.

- C button (PTY SEARCH):

Searches programme type.

- D button: Selects MONO or

STEREO in FM mode.

TV Control Buttons: See page 67.
SLEEP: Sets a certain period of time

after which the unit will switch to
o .

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Preparation

14 Preparation

Front panel

Preparation

a

b

1

Disc Tray

Operation buttons

1

STANDBY/ON Button

Z

(OPEN/CLOSE)

FUNCTION

Changes the input source or function

B/X

(PLAY / PAUSE)

x

(STOP)

./>

(SKIP)

- TUNE + (Radio tuning)

3 4 5 6 7

Remote sensor

c

Display window

d

PORTABLE IN

e

USB Port

f

Volume control

g

2

Rear panel

1 2 3 4 5

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2

Preparation

6 7 8 9 10 11

AC Power cord

a

Plug into the power source.

Speakers connectors

b

Cooling Fan

c

Antenna Connector

d

VIDEO OUT

e

AUX (L/R) INPUT

f

COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR)

g

OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

OPTICAL IN 1(TV) / 2

h

iPod (24 pin)

i

Connect to the furnished iPod cradle.

HDMI OUT (type A, Version 1.3)

j

Connect to TV with HDMI inputs.

LAN port

k

16 Installation

3
Installation

Assemble the
speakers

Speaker Setup for BCS-707

Installation

Preparing the speakers

1. Attach the non-skid pads to the base of

each speaker stand bases, the subwoofer
and the centre speaker.

For speaker stand bases:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four
middle pads to the base (bottom) of each
speaker stand base.

middle non-skid pads

For subwoofer:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four
large pads to the base of subwoofer.

For centre speaker:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four
small pads to the base of centre speaker.

small non-skid pads

2. Attach the speaker stand bases to the stems
using the screws provided.

Once you have aligned the stem and base,

secure with the small screws at the points
shown below. Note that the speaker should
face in the direction of the base of the
isosceles triangle.

Rear

large non-skid pads

Front

17Installation

3. Connect the wires to the player.

Connect the white wire with gray line into

(+) side and the other wire into (–) side. To
connect the cable to the player, press each
plastic  nger pad to open the connection
terminal. Insert the wire and release the
 nger pad.

Coloured (+)

CAUTION

• Do not connect any speakers other than those
supplied to this system.

• Do not connect the supplied speakers to any
ampli er other than the one supplied with this
system. Connection to any other ampli er may
result in malfunction or  re.

Securing your front and surround
speakers

Secure each of the front and surround speakers
using the plastic catch provided. Screw two
supporting hooks into the wall behind the
speaker. Pass a thick cord around the hooks
and through the plastic catch so that the
speaker is stabilized (make sure to test that
it supports the weight of the speaker). After
installing, make sure the speaker is securely
 xed.

3

Installation

thick cord

Plastic catch

CAUTION

• The plastic catch is not a mounting  xture, and
the speaker should not be hung directly from
the wall using this catch. Always use a cord
when stabilizing the speaker.

• Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for any
losses or damage resulting from improper
assembly, installation, insu cient strength of the
installation materials, misuse, or natural disasters.

• When placing this unit, ensure that it is  rmly
secured and avoid areas where it may be likely
to fall and cause injury in the event of a natural
disaster (such as an earthquake).

18 Installation

Speaker Setup for BCS-303

Preparing the speakers

1. Attach the non-skid pads to the base of

each speaker.

For speaker stand bases:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four
middle pads to the base (bottom) of each
speaker stand base.

small non-skid pads

Installation

For subwoofer:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four
large pads to the base of subwoofer.

large non-skid pads

For centre speaker:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four
small pads to the base of centre speaker.

small non-skid pads

2. Connect the wires to the player.

Connect the white wire with gray line into

(+) side and the other wire into (–) side. To
connect the cable to the player, press each
plastic  nger pad to open the connection
terminal. Insert the wire and release the
 nger pad.

Coloured (+)

19Installation

Wall mounting the
centre speaker

The centre speaker have a mounting hole
which can be used to mount the speaker on
the wall.

Before mounting

Remember that the speaker system is heavy
and that its weight could cause the screws
to work loose, or the wall material to fail to
support it, resulting in the speaker falling. Make
sure that the wall you intend to mount the
speakers on is strong enough to support them.
Do not mount on plywood or soft surface
walls.

Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws
suitable for the wall material and support the
weight of the speaker.

CAUTION

• If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of
the wall, consult a professional for advice.

• Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or
damage that result from improper installation.

Additional notes on
speaker

Install the main front left and right speakers at
an equal distance from the TV.

Precautions:

Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is
twisted together and inserted fully into the
speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker
wire touches the back panel it may cause the
power to cut o as a safety measure.

The front, centre and surround speakers
supplied with this system are magnetically
shielded. However, depending on the
installation location, colour distortion may
occur if the speaker is installed extremely
close to the screen of a television set. If this
case happens, turn the power switch of the
television set OFF, and turn it ON after 15 min.
to 30 min. If the problem persists, place the
speaker system away from the television set.

The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded
and so should not be placed near a TV or
monitor. Magnetic storage media (such as
 oppy discs and tape or video cassettes)
should also not be kept close to the subwoofer.

Do not attach the front/surround speakers and
subwoofer to a wall or ceiling. They may fall o
and cause injury.

3

Installation

Mounting screw

(not supplied)

5 mm to 7 mm

5 mm

10 mm

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A

A

B

D

E

F

A

A

A

A

A

G

C

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

Positioning the system

The following illustration shows an example
of positioning the system. Note that the
illustrations in these instructions di er from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.
For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be
placed at the same distance from the listening
position (

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Front left speaker (L)/
Front right speaker (R):

Place the front speakers to the sides of the
monitor or screen and as  ush with the screen
surface as possible.

Centre speaker:

Place the centre speaker above or below the
monitor or screen.

Surround left speaker (L)/
Surround right speaker (R):

Place these speakers behind your listening
position, facing slightly inwards.

Subwoofer:

The position of the subwoofer is not so
critical, because low bass sounds are not
highly directional. But it is better to place
the subwoofer near the front speakers. Turn
it slightly toward the centre of the room to
reduce the wall re ections.

Unit

).

CAUTION

• Be careful to make sure children do not put their
hands or any objects into the *subwoofer duct.
*subwoofer duct: A hole for plentiful bass sound
on subwoofer cabinet (enclosure).

• Place the centre speaker at a safe distance from
the child’s reach.
Otherwise it may result in the speaker falling
down and causing personal injury and/or
property damage.

• The speakers contain magnet parts, so colour
irregularity may occur on the TV screen or PC
monitor screen. Please use the speakers away
from the TV screen or PC monitor screen.

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Connecting to Your TV

Make one of the following connections,
depending on the capabilities of your existing
equipment.

• HDMI connection (pages 21-22)

• Component Video connection (page 22)

• Video connection (page 23)

NOTE

• Depending on your TV and other equipment
you wish to connect, there are various ways you
could connect the player. Use only one of the
connections described in this manual.

• Please refer to the manuals of your TV, stereo
system or other devices as necessary to make
the best connections.

• Make sure the player is connected directly to
the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input
channel.

• Do not connect your player via your VCR. The
image could be distorted by the copy protection
system.

HDMI Connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you
can connect it to this player using a HDMI
cable(Type A, Version 1.3). Connect the HDMI
OUT jack on the player to the HDMI IN jack on
a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.

HDMI Connection

Player

Player

TV

TV

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Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s
Owner’s manual).

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NOTE

• Changing the resolution when the connection

has already been established may result in
malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn o the
player and then turn it on again.

• When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not

veri ed, TV screen is changed to black screen.
In this case, check the HDMI connection, or
disconnect the HDMI cable.

• If there is noise or lines on the screen, please

check the HDMI cable (length is generally
limited to 4.5 m and use a high speed HDMI
cable (version 1.3).

• If a connected HDMI device does not accept the

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audio output of the
device’s audio sound may be distorted or may
not output.

• When you use HDMI connection, you can

change the resolution for the HDMI output.
(Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 23.)

• Select the type of video output from the HDMI

OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on
the [Setup] menu (see page 34).

• When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the following:

- Try switching o the HDMI/DVI device and this
player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device
and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch
on this player.

- The connected device’s video input is set
correctly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with

720x576p (480p), 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or
1920x1080p video input.

• Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices

will work with this player.

- The picture will not be displayed properly with
non-HDCP device.

- This player does not playback and TV screen is
changed to black screen.

player, the HDMI

Component Video Connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on
the player to the corresponding input jacks on
the TV using Y Pb Pr cables. You can hear the
sound the through the system’s speaker.

Component Connection

Player

Player

PR

VIDEO

L

PB

AUX

R

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO

INPUT

OUTPUT

Green

Green
Blue

Blue

Red

Red

TV

TV

NOTE

When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connection, you can change the resolution for the
output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 23.)

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Video Connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to
the video in jack on the TV using a video cable.
You can hear the sound through the system’s
speakers.

Video Connection

Player

PR

VIDEO

L

PB

AUX

R

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO

INPUT

OUTPUT

Yellow

Yellow

TV

TV

Resolution Setting

The player provides several output resolutions
for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks. You can change the resolution using
[Setup] menu.

1. Press HOME MENU (

2. Use I/

i/U/u

to select the [Setup] and

press ENTER (

3. Use U/u to select [DISPLAY] option then

press i to move to the second level.

4. Use U/u to select the [Resolution] option

then press ENTER (
third level.

5. Use U/u to select the desired resolution

then press ENTER (
selection.

).

). The [Setup] menu appears.

) or i to move to the

) to con rm your

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NOTE

• If your TV does not accept the resolution you
have set on the player, you can set resolution to
576p (480p) as follows:

1. Press Z to open the disc tray.

2. Press x for more than 5 seconds.

• Since several factors a ect the resolution of
video output, see “Video Output Resolution” on
page 70.

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Antenna connection

Connect the supplied antenna for listening to
the radio.

Antenna Connection

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Player

Player

Connections with
external device

AUX Connection

You can enjoy the sound from an external
component through the speakers of this
system.

Connect the analogue audio output jacks of
your component into the AUX L/R (INPUT) on
this unit. And then select the [AUX] option by
pressing INPUT/TUNER, I/i and ENTER (

AUX Connection

Player

Player

PR

VIDEO

L

PB

AUX

R

Y

COMPONENT

INPUT

).

VIDEO

NOTE

After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible. Be sure to fully extend the
FM wire antenna.

Red

Red

White

White

To the audio output jacks

To the audio output jacks

of your component

of your component

(TV, VCR, etc.)

(TV, VCR, etc.)

PORTABLE IN connection

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OPTICAL IN 1/2 connection

You can enjoy the sound from your portable
audio player through the speakers of this
system.

Connect the headphones (or line out )
jack of the portable audio player into the
PORTABLE IN socket of this unit. And then
select the [PORTABLE] option by pressing
INPUT/TUNER, I/i and ENTER (

PORT.IN Connection

).

You can enjoy the sound from your component
with a digital optical connection through the
speakers of this system.

Connect the optical output jack of your
component into the OPTICAL IN 1/2 jacks on
the unit. And then select the [OPTICAL 1/2]
option by pressing INPUT/TUNER, I/i and
ENTER (

Optical Connection

). Or press OPTICAL to select directly.

To the digital

To the digital

optical output jack

optical output jack

of your component

of your component

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Bluetooth® connection

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth® is wireless communication
technology for short range connection.

The available range is within 10 meters.
(The sound may be interrupted when the
connection interfered by the other electronic
wave or you connect the bluetooth in the other
rooms.)
Connecting individual devices under
Bluetooth wireless technology does not incur
any charges. A mobile phone with Bluetooth
wireless technology can be operated via

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the Cascade if the connection was made via
Bluetooth wireless technology.

Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop,
PDA (This units be supported the Stereo
Headset.)

Bluetooth Pro les

In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology,
devices must be able to interpret certain
pro les.
This unit is compatible with following pro le.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Pro le)

Listening to music of a Bluetooth
device

Pairing your unit and Bluetooth device

Before you start the pairing procedure, make
sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in to
your Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth
device’s user guide. Once a pairing operation is
performed, it does not need to be performed
again.

1. Select the Bluetooth function by using the

INPUT/TUNER or BT AUDIO.
Appears “BT AUDIO” and then “BT READY” in
display window.

2. Operate the Bluetooth device and perform

the pairing operation. When searching for
this unit with the Bluetooth device, a list
of the devices found may appear in the
Bluetooth device display depending on the
type of Bluetooth device. Your unit appears
as “PIONEER AUDIO”.

3. Enter the PIN code.

PIN cord : 0000

4. When this unit successfully paired with your

Bluetooth device, Bluetooth LED of this unit
lights up and appears “BT SINK”.

NOTE

Depending on the Bluetooth device type, some
device have a di erent pairing way.

5. Listening to music.

To play a music stored on your Bluetooth
device, refer to your Bluetooth device’s user
guide.

NOTE

• If you change the function of the unit, the

Bluetooth function is disconnected, operate
pairing again.

• AVRCP cannot be available in this mode.

Checking the information of connected
Bluetooth device

This function is operated after pairing. You can
check the Bluetooth information.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Bluetooth information is changed as follows.
Local Bluetooth Device Address t Device
Name t None t ...

NOTE

• This units dose not be supported the Mono
Headset Pro le (Hands Free Pro le).

• The sound may be interrupted when the
connection interfered by the other electronic
wave.

• You cannot control the Bluetooth device with
this unit.

• Pairing is limited one Bluetooth device per one
unit and multi-pairing is not supported.

• Although the distance between your Bluetooth
and the set is less than 10 m, there are obstacles
between both, your Bluetooth device cannot be
connected.

• Depending on the type of the device, you may
not be able to use the Bluetooth function.

• When not connected the Bluetooth, “BT READY”
appears on the display window.

• The Electrical malfunction due to devices using
same frequency such as Medical equipment,
Microwaves or wireless LAN devices, the
connection will be disconnected.

• When someone stands and interrupts
communication between Bluetooth device and
the player, the connection will be disconnected.

• If the gotten away of the distance between
Bluetooth and the unit, the sound quality is lower
and lower the connection will disconnect when
the space between the Bluetooth and the unit
gets out of the operating range of Bluetooth.

• The device with Bluetooth wireless technology
is disconnected, if you turn o the main unit or
put the device away from the main unit more
than 10 m.

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Connecting to your
Home Network

This player can be connected to a local area
network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear
panel.

Please refer to the documentation for your
network device for further instructions.
Connect the player’s LAN port to the
corresponding port on your Modem or Router
using a commercially available LAN or Ethernet

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cable (CAT5 or better with RJ45 connector).
In the example con guration for wired
connection below, this player would be able to
access content from either of the PCs.

Network Connection

Router

Router

WAN

LAN 1

LAN 2

LAN 3

PC

PC

Player

Player

Broadband

Broadband

Service

Service

NOTE

• When plugging or unplugging the LAN cable,

hold the plug portion of the cable. When
unplugging, do not pull on the LAN cable but
unplug while pressing down on the lock.

• Do not connect a modular phone cable to the

LAN port.

• Since there are various connection

con gurations, please follow the speci cations
of your telecommunication carrier or internet
service provider.

• If you want to access content from PCs or DLNA

servers, this player must be connected to the
same local area network with them via a router.

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Network Setup

Before setting the wired network, you need to
connect the broadband internet to your home
network.

If there is a DHCP server on the local area
network (LAN) via wired connection, this player
will automatically be allocated an IP address.
After making the physical connection, a small
number of home networks may require the
player’s network setting to be adjusted. Adjust
the [NETWORK] setting as follows.

1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the

[Setup] menu then press ENTER (

2. Use U/u/I/

i

to select the IP mode
between [Dynamic] and [Static].
Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP
address automatically.

).

NOTE

If there is no DHCP server on the network and you
want to set the IP address manually, select [Static]
then set the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Gateway]
and [DNS Server] using U/u/I/
buttons. If you make a mistake while entering a
number, press CLEAR to clear the highlighted part.

3. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( ) to apply

network settings.

4. The player will ask you to test the network

connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER

) to complete the network connection.

(

5. If you select [Test] and press ENTER ( )

at step 4 above, the network connection
status is displayed on the screen.
You can also test it on the [Connection
Status] in the [Setup] menu.

i

and numerical

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Notes on Network Connection:

• Many network connection problems during
set up can often be  xed by re-setting the
router or modem. After connecting the
player to the home network, quickly power
o and/or disconnect the power cable of
the home network router or cable modem.
Then power on and/or connect the power
cable again.

• Depending on the internet service provider
(ISP), the number of devices that can
receive internet service may be limited by
the applicable terms of service. For details,
contact your ISP.

• Our company is not responsible for

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any malfunction of the player and/or
the internet connection feature due to
communication errors/malfunctions
associated with your broadband internet
connection, or other connected equipment.

• The features of BD-ROM discs made
available through the Internet Connection
feature are not created or provided
by our company, and our company is
not responsible for their functionality
or continued availability. Some disc
related material available by the Internet
Connection may not be compatible with
this player. If you have questions about such
content, please contact the producer of the
disc.

• Some internet contents may require a
higher bandwidth connection.

• Even if the player is properly connected and
con gured, some internet contents may
not operate properly because of internet
congestion, the quality or bandwidth of
your internet service, or problems at the
provider of the content.

• Some internet connection operations may
not be possible due to certain restrictions
set by the Internet service provider (ISP)
supplying your broadband Internet
connection.

• Any fees charged by an ISP including,
without limitation, connection charges are
your responsibility.

• A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is
required for wired connection to this player.
If your internet service does not allow for
such a connection, you will not be able to
connect the player.

• You must use a Router to use xDSL service.

• A DSL modem is required to use DSL service
and a cable modem is required to use cable
modem service. Depending on the access
method of and subscriber agreement with
your ISP, you may not be able to use the
internet connection feature contained in
this player or you may be limited to the
number of devices you can connect at the
same time. (If your ISP limits subscription
to one device, this player may not be
allowed to connect when a PC is already
connected.)

• The use of a “Router” may not be allowed
or its usage may be limited depending on
the policies and restrictions of your ISP. For
details, contact your ISP directly.

• Turn o all unused network equipment in
your local home network. Some devices
may generate network tra c.