Pioneer BCS-717 User Manual

BCS-717 Blu-ray Disc surround system

XV-BD717W S-BD707T S-BD707SW

BCS-313

XV-BD717W S-BD303

Blu-ray Disc receiver

Speaker System

Speaker System (only subwoofer)

Blu-ray Disc surround system

Blu-ray Disc receiver

Speaker System

P/NO: MFL67205117

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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 flash 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 sufficient 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.

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

VENTILATION CAUTION: When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for

ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side).

WARNING: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should

never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

Operating Environment: Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

CAUTION: This product is a class 1 laser product classified 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 center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified 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.

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 specification 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 fire. 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 center. 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.

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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, fire or the like.

CAUTION:

yy Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

yy When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.

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

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

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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 effects 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.

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	For Wireless product European Union Notice		Notes on Copyrights
		PIONEER hereby declares that	yy Because AACS (Advanced Access Content
		this/these product(s) is/are in	System) is approved as content protection
		compliance with the essential	system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of
	requirements and other relevant provisions of		CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format,
	Directive 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC		certain restrictions are imposed on playback,
	and 2009/125/EC.		analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected
	Indoor Use Only		contents. The operation of this product and
	RF Radiation Exposure Statement		restrictions on this product may vary depending
			on your time of purchase as those restrictions
	This equipment should be installed and operated		may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after
	with minimum distance 20 cm between the		the production of this product.
	radiator and your body.		yy Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are
			additionally used as content protection systems
	WARNING: To prevent a fire hazard, do not place		for Blu-ray Disc format, which imposes certain
			restrictions including playback restrictions for
	any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle)
			BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents.
	on the equipment.
			To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-
	WARNING: Before plugging in for the first time, read
			ROM Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact
	the following section carefully.		an authorized Customer Service Center.
	The voltage of the available power supply		yy Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with
	differs according to country or region. Be sure
			copy protection. Because of this, you should only
	that the power supply voltage of the area
			connect your player directly to your TV, not to a
	where this unit will be used meets the required
			VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted
	voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear
			picture from copy-protected discs.
	panel.
			yy This item incorporates copy protection
	CAUTION: The 1STANDBY/ON switch on this
			technology that is protected by U.S. patents
	unit will not completely shut off all power from
			and other intellectual property rights of
	the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as
			Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and
	the main disconnect device for the unit, you will
			disassembly are prohibited.
	need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut
			yy Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright
	down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit
	has been installed so that the power cord can be		laws of other countries, unauthorized recording,
	easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of		use, display, distribution, or revision of television
	an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord		programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs
	should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when		and other materials may subject you to civil and/
	left unused for a long period of time (for example,		or criminal liability.
	when on vacation).
	CAUTION: This product is for general household
	purposes. Any failure due to use for other than
	household purposes (such as long-term use for
	business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or
	ship) and which requires repair will be charged for
	even during the warranty period.

Important Notice for TV colour system

The colour system of this player differs 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.

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

yy 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 off and then on to see normal images on screen.

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

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6 Table of Contents

	Table of Contents		25		Connections with external device
			25		–  AUX Connection
			25		–  PORTABLE IN connection
			26		–  OPTICAL IN connection
	1	Getting Started	26		–  HDMI IN 1/2 connection
			27		Connecting to your Home Network
	2	Safety Information	27		–  Wired network connection
	8	Introduction	28		–  Wired Network Setup
	8	–  Playable Discs and symbols used in	29		–  Wireless Network Connection
		this manual	29		–  Wireless Network Setup
	9	–  About the “7” Symbol Display	32		USB device connection
	10	–  Supplied Accessories	32		–  Playback content in the USB device
	10	–  Accessories of speaker box
		(S-BD707T)	3		System Setting
	10	–  Accessories of speaker box
			33		Settings
		(S-BD707SW)
	10	–  Accessories of speaker box	33		–  Adjust the Setup Settings
		(S-BD303)	33		–  [DISPLAY] Menu
	11	–  File compatibility	35		–  [LANGUAGE] Menu
	12	–  AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High	35		–  [AUDIO] Menu
		Definition)	36		–  [LOCK] Menu
	12	–  About DLNA	37		–  [NETWORK] Menu
	13	–  Certain System Requirements	38		–  [OTHERS] Menu
	13	–  Regional Code	39		Sound Effect
	13	–  Compatibility Notes
	14	Remote control	4		Operating
	15	Front panel
	15	Rear panel	40		General Playback
			40		–  Using [HOME] menu
	2	Connecting	40		–  Playing a Disc
			40		–  Playing a file on a disc/USB device
	16	Assemble the speakers	41		–  Playing Blu-ray 3D disc
	16	–  Speaker Setup for BCS-717	41		–  Enjoying BD-Live™
	18	–  Speaker Setup for BCS-313	42		–  Playing a file on a network server
	19	Wall mounting the center speaker	43		–  Basic operations for video and audio
	19	–  Before mounting			content
	19	Additional notes on speaker	43		–  Basic operations for photo content
	20	Positioning the system	43		–  Using the disc menu
	21	Connecting to Your TV	44		–  Resume playback
	21	–  HDMI Connection	45		Advanced Playback
	22	–  ARC (Audio Return Channel) function	45		–  Repeat Playback
	23	–  Component Video Connection	45		–  Repeating a specific portion
	23	–  Video Connection	45		–  Enlarge the playback image
	24	–  Resolution Setting	46		–  Marker Search
	24	Antenna connection	46		–  Using the search menu
			47		–  Selecting a subtitle file
			47		–  Last Scene Memory

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	48	–  Options while viewing a photo	6		Appendix
	48	–  Listening to music while slide show
			60 Controlling a TV with the Supplied
	49	On-Screen display
					Remote Control
	49	–  Displaying content information on-						1
			60		–  Setting up the remote to control your
		screen
					TV
	50	–  Playing from selected time
			61		Area Code List
	50	–  Hearing a different audio
			62		Language code List
	50	–  Selecting a subtitle language
			63		Trademarks and Licenses
	50	–  Watching from a different angle						2
			65		Video Output Resolution
	51	–  Changing the TV Aspect Ratio
			66		Specifications
	51	–  Changing subtitle code page
			69		Maintenance
	51	–  Changing the Picture Mode
			69 –  Handling the Unit
	52	Audio CD Recording
			69 –  Notes on Discs
	53	Playing the iPod						3
			70		Important Information Relating to
	53	–  Enjoying iPod on the screen
					Network Services
	54	–  Enjoying the iPod IN mode
			71		Software License Notice
	55	Radio Operations
	55	–  Presetting the Radio Stations
	55	–  Deleting a saved station						4
	55	–  Deleting all the saved stations
	55	–  Improving poor FM reception
	55	–  See information about a radio station
	56	Using the Online
								5
	5	Troubleshooting
	57	Troubleshooting
	57	–  General
	58	–  Network						6
	59	–  Picture
	59	–  Sound
	59	–  Updates

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Introduction

Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual

	Media/Term	Logo		Symbol	Description
					yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
				e	rented.
					yy “Blu-ray 3D” discs
	Blu-ray				yy BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.
				y,	yy BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or
				u,	Photo files.
				i	yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
					yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
				r	rented.
	DVD-ROM				yy Video mode and finalized only
	DVD-R				yy Supports the dual layer disc also
	DVD-RW
				o	Finalized AVCHD format
	DVD+R
	DVD+RW
				y,	yy DVD±R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
	(8 cm /
	12 cm)			u,	Photo files.
					yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
				i
	DVD-RW				VR mode and finalized only
	(VR)			r
	(8 cm /
	12 cm)
	Audio CD			t	Audio CD
	(8 cm /
	12 cm)
	CD-R/RW			y,	yy CD-R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
				u,	Photo files.
	(8 cm /
	12 cm)			i	yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
	Note	–		,	Indicates special notes and operating features.
	Caution	–		>	Indicates cautions for preventing possible
					damages from abuse.

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,,Note

yy 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.

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

yy 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.

yy 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.)

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

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

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

yy You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the players when

formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live File System, you cannot use it on the player. (Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for Windows

Vista® and Windows 7®)

yy BDXL cannot be supported.

About the “7” Symbol Display

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

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Supplied Accessories	Accessories of speaker box
	(S-BD707SW)

Video cable (1)	Remote control (1)
	Speaker cable (1)	Large non-skid pads
		(1)

	Battery (1)	FM antenna (1)	Accessories of speaker box
			(S-BD303)

iPod cradle (1)	Small non-skid pads
Colour-coded Speaker
cables (6)	(1)

Accessories of speaker box (S-BD707T)

Large non-skid pads (1)

Colour-coded Speaker	Screws (12)
cables (5)

Speaker stand bases (4) Small non-skid pads

(1)

Middle non-skid pads

(1)

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File compatibility

Movie files

File

File

Codec Format

Audio Format

Subtitle

Location

Extension

“.avi”, “.divx”,

DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx,

Dolby Digital,

SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),

“.mpg”, “.mpeg”,

DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx

DTS, MP3,

SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt),

Disc,

“.mkv”, “.mp4”,

(Standard playback

WMA, AAC,

MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub

“.asf”, “.wmv”,

only), XVID, MPEG1 SS,

AC3

(.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),

USB

“.m4v” (DRM

H.264/MPEG-4 AVC,

SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer

free)

MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS,

(.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)

VC-1 SM (WMV3)

“.avi”, “.divx”,

DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx,

Dolby Digital,

SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),

“.mpg”, “.mpeg”,

DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx,

DTS, MP3,

SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt),

DLNA, PC

“.mkv”, “.mp4”,

XVID, MPEG1 SS,

WMA, AAC,

MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), SubViewer

“.asf”, “.wmv”

H.264/MPEG-4 AVC,

AC3

1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.

(DRM free)

MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS,

txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle

VC-1 SM (WMV3)

System (.txt)

Music files

File

File

Sampling Frequency

Bitrate

Note

Location

Extension

Disc,

“mp3”, “.wma”,

within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA),

within 20 - 320 kbps

Some wav files are

USB,

“.wav”, “.m4a”

within 16 - 48 kHz (MP3)

(WMA), within

not supported on this

DLNA, PC

(DRM free)

32 - 320 kbps (MP3)

player.

Photo files

File

File

Recommanded

Note

Location

Extension

Size

Disc,

“.jpg”, “.jpeg”,

Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel

Progressive and lossless

USB,

“.png”

Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel

compression photo image files

DLNA, PC

are not supported.

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,,Note

yy The file name is limited to 180 characters.

yy Maximum files/folder: Less than 2 000 (total number of files and folders)

yy Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media.

yy File compatibility may differ depending on the server.

yy The file requirements on page 11 are not always compatible. There may have some restrictions by file features and media server’s ability.

yy Playing a movie subtitle files are not supported on this player.

yy The files from removable media such as USB drive, DVD-drive etc. on your media server may not be shared properly.

yy This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded MP3 file.

yy The total playback time of audio file indicated on the screen may not correct for VBR files.

yy HD movie files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. Blu-ray Disc, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie files.

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

yy This player does not support files that are recorded with GMC*1 or Qpel*2.

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation

*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

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

yy The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format.

yy The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format.

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

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

yy AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.

yy “x.v.Colour” offers a wider colour range than normal DVD camcorder discs.

About DLNA

This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player that can display and play movie, photo and music content from your DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics).

The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through your home network.

The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA

Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.

When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the

operating instructions for the software or device for more information.

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Certain System Requirements

For high definition video playback:

yy High definition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

yy BD-ROM disc with high definition content.

yy HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for some content (as specified by disc authors).

For playing files on your PC’s share folder via your home network, the PC requires below.

yy Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Vista® (no Service Pack required) Windows 7® (no Service Pack required)

yy 1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD Sempron™ 2200+ processors

yy Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n)

yy More than 1 folder on your PC has to be shared. Visit support link of your operating system for more information on file share settings.

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”.

Compatibility Notes

yy 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 Center.

yy This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and

Virtual packages, etc., with BD-ROM supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). Secondary video and audio can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in-picture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions in the disc.

yy Viewing high-definition content and upconverting standard DVD content may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device.

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

yy Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are supported with maximum 5.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output of the unit.

yy You can use a USB device to store some disc related information, including downloaded online content. The disc you are using will control how long this information is retained.

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Remote control

1

2

3

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert an R03 (size AAA) battery with 4and 5matched correctly.

• • • • • • • • • A•

• • • • • •

PINPUT/TUNER: Changes input mode.

1(STANDBY/ON): Switches the player ON or OFF.

BOPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray.

HDMI IN: Changes input mode to HDMI IN directly.

OPTICAL: Changes input mode to optical directly.

mDISPLAY: Displays or exits On-Screen Display.

nHOME MENU: Displays or exits the [Home Menu].

MENU: Accesses the menu on a disc.

Direction buttons: Selects an option in the menu.

bENTER: Acknowledges menu selection.

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

PRESET (W/S): Selects programme of Radio.

• • • • • • • • • B•

• • • • • •

xRETURN: Exits the menu or resumes playback. The resume play function may not work depending on the BD-ROM disc.

POPUP/ TOP MENU: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up menu, if available.

ZSTOP: Stops playback. zPLAY: Starts playback.

MPAUSE/STEP: Pauses playback.

C/VSKIP: Goes to the next or previous chapter / track / file.

c/vSCAN: Searches backward or forward.

SPK LEVEL: Sets the sound level of desired speaker.

XUSB REC: Records an audio CD.

MUTE: Mute the unit.

SOUND: Selects a sound effect mode.

VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.

• • • • • • • • • C•

• • • • • •

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu or inputs letters in the keypad menu.

MARKER: Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH: Displays or exits the search menu.

hREPEAT: Repeats a desired section or sequence.

DIMMER: Dims the light on the unit.

ZOOM: Accesses the zoom menu.

CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password.

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 60.

SLEEP: Sets a certain period of time after which the unit will switch to off.

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Front panel

a

ADisc Tray

BOperation buttons

1(STANDBY/ON) Button

Switches the player ON or OFF.

B(OPEN/CLOSE)

FUNCTION

Changes the input source or function. d/M(PLAY / PAUSE)

Z(STOP) C/V(SKIP)

- TUNE + (Radio tuning)

Rear panel

STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE FUNCTION	b
TUNE
	VOLUME
PORTABLE IN
5 V 500 mA
c d e f	g

CDisplay Window

DRemote Sensor

EPORTABLE IN

FUSB Port

GVolume Control

a

b

c d e f g hi j k

l

AAC power cord

BSpeakers connectors

CCooling Fan

DLAN port

EOPTICAL IN

FHDMI IN 1/2

GHDMI OUT

HVIDEO OUT

ICOMPONENT VIDEO (Y Pb Pr) OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

JAntenna Connector

KiPod (24 pin)

Connect to the furnished iPod cradle.

LAUX (L/R) INPUT

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Connecting

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Assemble the speakers

Speaker Setup for BCS-717

Preparing the speakers

1.Attach the non-skid pads to the base of each speaker stand bases, the subwoofer and the center 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.

large non-skid pads

For center speaker:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four small pads to the base of center 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

Front

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	3. Connect the wires to the player.	Securing your front and surround
	Connect the white wire with gray line into (+)	speakers
	side and the other wire into (–) side. To connect	Secure each of the front and surround speakers
	the cable to the player, press each plastic finger
		using the plastic catch provided. Screw two
	pad to open the connection terminal. Insert the
		supporting hooks into the wall behind the speaker.
	wire and release the finger pad.
		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 fixed.

						thick cord
					Plastic catch
	>>Caution
yy Do not connect		any speakers other than
	those supplied to this system.				>>Caution
yy Do not connect the supplied speakers to
	any amplifier other than the one supplied			yy The plastic catch		is not a mounting fixture,
	with this system. Connection to any other				and the speaker should not be hung directly
	amplifier may result in malfunction or fire.				from the wall using this catch. Always use a
yy Please connect the speaker cable of					cord when stabilizing the speaker.
				yy Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for any
	subwoofer (purple) to orange of the player.
yy These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS					losses or damage resulting from improper
					assembly, installation, insufficient strength
	LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric
					of the installation materials, misuse, or
	shock when connecting or disconnecting
					natural disasters.
	the speaker cables, disconnect the power
				yy When placing this unit, ensure that it is
	cord before touching any uninsulated parts.
					firmly 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).
				yy Do not stand on the speaker stand base
					of the tall speaker to push or swing the
					speaker. The speaker may fall and break,
					or someone may be injured. Pay special
					attention to children.

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Speaker Setup for BCS-313

Preparing the speakers

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

For speakers:

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

small non-skid pads

For subwoofer:

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

large non-skid pads

For center speaker:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four small pads to the base of center 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 finger pad to open the connection terminal. Insert the wire and release the finger pad.

>>Caution

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

yy Do not connect the supplied speakers to any amplifier other than the one supplied with this system. Connection to any other amplifier may result in malfunction or fire.

yy Please connect the speaker cable of subwoofer (purple) to orange of the player.

yy These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

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Wall mounting the	Additional notes on
center speaker	speaker

The center 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

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

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

	Mounting screw	5 mm
	(not supplied)
		10 mm
	5 mm to 7 mm

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 off as a safety measure.

The front, center 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 televisionset OFF, and turn it ON after 15 min. to 30 min. If theproblem 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 floppy 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 off and cause injury.

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Positioning the system

The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the illustrations in these instructions differ 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 ( A ).

B

	A	C
		G
		F

A A

A

E

A

>>Caution

yy 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).

yy Place the center 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.

yy The speakers contain magnetic 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.

A

D

AFront left speaker (L)/

BFront right speaker (R):

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

C Center speaker:

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

DSurround left speaker (L)/

ESurround right speaker (R):

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

F 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 center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.

G Unit

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Connecting to Your TV

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

yy HDMI connection (page 21)

yy Component Video connection (page 23)

yy Video connection (page 23)

,,Note

yy 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.

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

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

yy 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, High Speed HDMI™ Cable with Ethernet). Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.

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HDMI
cable	TV

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

Additional Information for HDMI

yy When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following:

-- Try switching off 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, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.

yy Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will work with this player.

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

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,,Note

yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the player, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.

yy When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 24.)

yy Select the type of video output from the HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setup] menu (see page 32).

yy Changing the resolution when the connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the player and then turn it on again.

yy When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not verified, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the HDMI

connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.

yy If there are noises or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft.)).

ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of this player.

To use this function:

-- Your TV must support the ARC function and the ARC of this player must be set to On (Initial setting is “Off”).

-- The setting method of ARC may differ depending on the TV. For details about ARC function, refer to your TV manual.

-- You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable with Ethernet).

-- You must connect with the HDMI IN of TV that supports the ARC function using the HDMI OUT on this player.

-- You can connect only one Home Theater to TV compatible with ARC.

-- The ARC function does not warrant that the function works in all cases even if the above conditions are satisfied.

-- When you use the ARC function, CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) may work. If you do not want to use CEC, you can stop it work by setting "ARC Off" on Home Menu. In this case, it is needed to connect TV and this player by an optical cable to send the audio stream to this player.

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Component Video Connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using component video cable. You can hear the sound the through the system’s speaker.

Rear of the unit

Component

video cable

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.

Rear of the unit

Video cable

TV

TV

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,,Note

When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change the resolution for the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 24.)

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Resolution Setting

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

1.Press HOME MENU (n).

2.Use A/Dto select the [Setup] and press ENTER (b). The [Setup] menu appears.

3.Use W/Sto select [DISPLAY] option then press Dto move to the second level.

4.Use W/Sto select the [Resolution] option then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.

Antenna connection

Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the radio.

5.Use W/Sto select the desired resolution then press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.

,,Note

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

1.Press Bto open the disc tray.

2.Press Z(STOP) for more than 5 seconds.

yy Since several factors affect the resolution of video output, see “Video Output Resolution” on page 65.

Rear of the unit

,,Note

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