enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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 re 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 articial light)
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
CAUTION: This product is a class 1 laser product
classied 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 specied 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 specication 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
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, re or the like.
CAUTION:
yDo 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 re. It can also reduce
the life or performance of batteries.
yWhen 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 lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Information for users on collection and disposal
of old equipment and used batteries
Pb
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 eects 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
PIONEER hereby declares that
this/these product(s) is/are in
1
requirements and other relevant provisions of
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Directive 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC
and 2009/125/EC.
Indoor Use Only
RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.
WARNING: To prevent a re hazard, do not place
any naked ame sources (such as a lighted candle)
on the equipment.
WARNING: Before plugging in for the rst time, read
the following section carefully.
The voltage of the available power supply
diers 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 or 120 V) written on the rear
panel.
CAUTION: The 1 STANDBY/ON switch on this
unit will not completely shut o all power from
the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as
the main disconnect device for the unit, you will
need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut
down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit
has been installed so that the power cord can be
easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of
an accident. To avoid re hazard, the power cord
should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when
left unused for a long period of time (for example,
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.
compliance with the essential
Notes on Copyrights
yBecause AACS (Advanced Access Content
System) is approved as content protection
system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of
CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format,
certain restrictions are imposed on playback,
analog signal output, 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.
yFurthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are
additionally used as content protection systems
for Blu-ray Disc format, which imposes certain
restrictions including playback restrictions for
BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents.
To obtain additional information on AACS, BDROM Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact
an authorized Customer Service Center.
yMany 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.
yThis item incorporates copy protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights of
Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and
disassembly are prohibited.
yUnder the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright
laws of other countries, unauthorized recording,
use, display, distribution, or revision of television
programs, 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 diers 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.
yIf you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see
just distorted images when using discs or video
contents recorded in NTSC.
yThe 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.
yEven 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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Table of Contents6
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
8 Introduction
8 – Playable Discs and symbols used in
this manual
9 – About the “7” Symbol Display
10 – Supplied Accessories
10 – Accessories of speaker box
(S-BD616SB)
10 – Accessories of speaker box
(S-BD707SW)
10 – Accessories of speaker box
(S-BD515FS)
11 – File compatibility
12 – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High
Definition)
12 – About DLNA
13 – Certain System Requirements
13 – Regional Code
13 – Compatibility Notes
14 Remote control
15 Front panel
15 Rear panel
26 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
27 – Component Video Connection
27 – Video Connection
28 – Resolution Setting
28 Antenna connection
29 Connections with external device
29 – AUX Connection
29 – PORTABLE IN connection
30 – OPTICAL IN connection
30 – HDMI IN 1/2 connection
31 Connecting to your Home Network
31 – Wired network connection
32 – Wired Network Setup
33 – Wireless Network Connection
33 – Wireless Network Setup
36 USB device connection
36 – Playback content in the USB device
3 System Setting
37 Settings
37 – Adjust the Setup Settings
37 – [DISPLAY] Menu
39 – [LANGUAGE] Menu
39 – [AUDIO] Menu
40 – [LOCK] Menu
41 – [NETWORK] Menu
42 – [OTHERS] Menu
43 Sound Effect
2 Connecting
16 Assemble the speakers
16 – Speaker Setup for BCS-SB616
18 – Wall mounting the speaker for
BCS-SB616
19 – Additional notes on speaker
placement for BCS-SB616
19 – Positioning the system for
BCS-SB616
20 – Speaker Setup for BCS-FS515
23 – Wall mounting the speakers for
BCS-FS515
24 – Additional notes on speaker
placement for BCS-FS515
24 – Positioning the system for BCS-FS515
25 Connecting to Your TV
25 – HDMI Connection
4 Operating
44 General Playback
44 – Using [HOME] menu
44 – Playing a Disc
44 – Playing a file on a disc/USB device
45 – Playing Blu-ray 3D disc
45 – Enjoying BD-Live™
46 – Playing a file on a network server
47 – Basic operations for video and audio
content
47 – Basic operations for photo content
47 – Using the disc menu
48 – Resume playback
49 Advanced Playback
49 – Repeat Playback
49 – Repeating a specific portion
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49 – Enlarge the playback image
50 – Marker Search
50 – Using the search menu
51 – Selecting a subtitle file
51 – Last Scene Memory
52 – Options while viewing a photo
52 – Listening to music while slide show
53 On-Screen display
53 – Displaying content information on-
screen
54 – Playing from selected time
54 – Hearing a different audio
54 – Selecting a subtitle language
54 – Watching from a different angle
55 – Changing the TV Aspect Ratio
55 – Changing subtitle code page
55 – Changing the Picture Mode
56 Audio CD Recording
57 Playing the iPod
57 – Enjoying iPod on the screen
58 – Enjoying the iPod IN mode
59 Radio Operations
59 – Presetting the Radio Stations
59 – Deleting a saved station
59 – Deleting all the saved stations
59 – Improving poor FM reception
59 – See information about a radio station
60 Using the Online
69 Video Output Resolution
70 Specifications
72 Maintenance
72 – Handling the Unit
72 – Notes on Discs
73 Important Information Relating to
Network Services
73 Software License Notice
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2
3
4
5
6
6 Appendix
64 Controlling a TV with the Supplied
Remote Control
64 – Setting up the remote to control your
TV
65 Area Code List
66 Language code List
67 Trademarks and Licenses
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Introduction
1
Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual
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Media/TermLogoSymbolDescription
yDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
y“Blu-ray 3D” discs
yBD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.
yBD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
yDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
yVideo mode and nalized only
ySupports the dual layer disc also
Finalized AVCHD format
yDVD±R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
Blu-ray
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
(8 cm /
12 cm)
e
y
u
i
r
o
y
u
i
DVD-RW
(VR)
(8 cm /
12 cm)
Audio CD
(8 cm /
12 cm)
CD-R/RW
(8 cm /
12 cm)
Note–
Caution–
r
t
y
u
i
,
>
VR mode and nalized only
Audio CD
yCD-R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Indicates cautions for preventing possible
damages from abuse.
Note
,
yDepending 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.
yDepending on the recording software & the
nalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW,
DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.
yBD-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.
yIf 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.)
yThis player requires discs and recordings to
meet certain technical standards in order to
achieve optimal playback quality.
yPre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to
these standards. There are many dierent
types of recordable disc formats (including
CD-R containing MP3 or WMA les) and
these require certain pre-existing conditions
to ensure compatible playback.
yCustomers 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.
yYou 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®)
yBDXL cannot be supported.
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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
specic media.
1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.
txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle
System (.txt)
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File
Location
Disc,
USB,
DLNA, PC
Photo files
File
Location
Disc,
USB,
DLNA, PC
File
Extension
“mp3”, “.wma”,
“.wav”, “.m4a”
(DRM free)
File
Extension
“.jpg”, “.jpeg”,
“.png”
Sampling FrequencyBitrateNote
within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA),
within 16 - 48 kHz (MP3)
Recommanded
Size
Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel
Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel
within 20 - 320 kbps
(WMA), within
32 - 320 kbps (MP3)
Progressive and lossless
compression photo image les
are not supported.
Some wav les are
not supported on this
player.
Note
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Note
,
yThe le name is limited to 180 characters.
yMaximum les/folder: Less than 2 000
1
(total number of les and folders)
yDepending on the size and number of the
les, it may take several minutes to read the
contents on the media.
yFile compatibility may dier depending on
the server.
yThe le requirements on page 11 are not
always compatible. There may have some
restrictions by le features and media
server’s ability.
yPlaying a movie subtitle les are not
supported on this player.
yThe les from removable media such as USB
drive, DVD-drive etc. on your media server
may not be shared properly.
yThis unit cannot support the ID3 Tag
embedded MP3 le.
yThe total playback time of audio le
indicated on the screen may not correct for
VBR les.
yHD movie les 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 les.
yThis player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
prole Main, High at Level 4.1. For a le
with higher level, the warning message will
appear on the screen.
yThis player does not support les that are
recorded with GMC
*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation
*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel
1
or Qpel
*
2
.
*
AVCHD (Advanced Video
Codec High Definition)
yThis player can playback AVCHD format discs.
These discs are normally recorded and used in
camcorders.
yThe AVCHD format is a high denition digital
video camera format.
yThe MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of
compressing images at higher eciency than
that of the conventional image compressing
format.
yThis player can playback AVCHD discs using
“x.v.Colour” format.
ySome AVCHD format discs may not play
depending on the recording condition.
yAVCHD format discs need to be nalized.
y“x.v.Colour” oers a wider colour range than
normal DVD camcorder discs.
About DLNA
This Player is a DLNA Certied 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 certication logo makes it easy
to nd 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 denition video playback:
yHigh denition display that has COMPONENT or
HDMI input jacks.
yBD-ROM disc with high denition content.
yHDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display
device is required for some content (as specied
by disc authors).
For playing les on your PC’s share folder via your
home network, the PC requires below.
yWindows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher),
Windows Vista® (no Service Pack required)
Windows 7® (no Service Pack required)
y1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD
(IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n)
yMore than 1 folder on your PC has to be shared.
Visit support link of your operating system for
more information on le 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
yBecause 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.
yThis 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 Prole 1 version
1.1/ Final Standard Prole). 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.
yViewing high-denition content and up-
converting standard DVD content may require a
HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input
on your display device.
ySome BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the
use of some operation commands or features.
yDolby 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.
yYou 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
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1
2
3
Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on
the rear of the Remote Control,
and insert an R03 (size AAA)
battery with 4 and 5 matched
correctly.
• • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • •
INPUT/TUNER: Changes
P
input mode.
(STANDBY/ON): Switches the
1
player ON or OFF.
OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and
B
closes the disc tray.
HDMI IN: Changes input mode
to HDMI IN directly.
OPTICAL: Changes input mode
to optical directly.
DISPLAY: Displays or exits
m
On-Screen Display.
HOME MENU: Displays or
n
exits the [Home Menu].
MENU: Accesses the menu on a
disc.
Direction buttons: Selects an
option in the menu.
ENTER: Acknowledges menu
b
selection.
TUNE (+/-): Tunes in the desired
radio station.
PRESET (
programme of Radio.
• • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • •
RETURN: Exits the menu or
x
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.
STOP: Stops playback.
Z
PLAY: Starts playback.
z
PAUSE/STEP: Pauses playback.
M
C/V
next or previous chapter / track /
le.
c/v
backward or forward.
SPK LEVEL: Sets the sound level
of desired speaker.
): Selects
W/S
SKIP: Goes to the
SCAN: Searches
USB REC: Records an audio
X
CD.
MUTE: Mute the unit.
SOUND: Selects a sound eect
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.
REPEAT: Repeats a desired
h
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
64.
SLEEP: Sets a certain period of
time after which the unit will
switch to o.
Front panel
a
STANDBY/ONOPEN/CLOSEFUNCTION
TUNE
VOLUME
PORTABLE IN
5V500mA
a
b
dcefg
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STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE FUNCTION
dce fg
Disc Tray
a
Operation buttons
b
(STANDBY/ON) Button
1
Switches the player ON or OFF.
(OPEN/CLOSE)
B
FUNCTION
Display Window
c
Remote Sensor
d
PORTABLE IN
e
USB Port
f
Volume Control
g
Changes the input source or function.
(PLAY / PAUSE)
d/M
(STOP)
Z
C/V
(SKIP)
- TUNE + (Radio tuning)
Rear panel
abcdefg h i j k
PORTABLE IN
TUNE
5 V 500 mA
b
VOLUME
1
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AC power cord
a
Speakers connectors
b
Cooling Fan
c
LAN port
d
OPTICAL IN
e
HDMI IN 1/2
f
HDMI OUT
g
VIDEO OUT
h
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y P
i
l
OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)
Antenna Connector
j
iPod (24 pin)
k
Connect to the furnished iPod cradle.
AUX (L/R) INPUT
l
b Pr)
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Assemble the speakers
Speaker Setup for BCS-SB616
Preparing the speakers
For subwoofer:
Use the supplied adhesive to attach four large pads
2
to the base of subwoofer.
Connecting
Large non-skid pads
For front speaker:
Assembling the speaker stands and securing your
front speaker.
1. Use the supplied adhesive to attach three small
pads to the base (bottom) of each speaker
stand.
If you decide not to use the speaker stands, use the
supplied adhesive to attach four small pads to the
base of the speaker.
Small non-skid pads
2. Attach the speaker stand bases to the speaker.
Attach both right and left speaker stands to the
rear of the speaker. The height of the speaker
stands can be adjusted in two levels; select the
height you prefer, and x in position.
Small non-skid pads
Caution
>
yBe careful not to tighten screws excessively.
yIf excessive force is used to tighten screws,
the threads of screw may be damaged. Use
a middle-sized manual screwdriver during
assembly.
yDo not use power screwdrivers or oversized
screwdrivers that may exert excessive force
on the screws.
yConrm that no foreign matter is stuck to
the stand or the speaker during assembly.
yIf the unit is assembled with foreign matter
stuck between the stand and the speaker
the unit may not be assembled securely,
resulting in tipping or falling.
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3. Connect each speaker.
Connect the wires to the speaker.
The rear of the speaker has channel terminals
(Right/Left), together with color-coded labels.
-Front left: White
-Front right: Red
-Subwoofer: Purple
Match the color-coded wire with the color
indicator on the label, then insert the
colorcoded wire into the red (+) side and the
other wire into the black (–) side.
Red (+)
Black (–)
Colour-coded wire
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.
Red (+)
Red (+)
Caution
>
yDo not connect any speakers other than
those supplied to this system.
yDo not connect the supplied speakers to
any amplier other than the one supplied
with this system. Connection to any other
amplier may result in malfunction or re.
yPlease connect the speaker cable of
subwoofer (purple) to orange of the player.
yThese 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.
2
Connecting
Orange (+)
Orange (+)
Black (–)
Black (-)
White (+)
White (+)
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Wall mounting the speaker for
BCS-SB616
The speaker have the mounting holes which can
be used to mount the speaker on the wall.
Before mounting
yRemember that the speaker system is heavy and
that its weight could cause the screws to work
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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 speaker on is
strong enough to support them. Do not mount
on plywood or soft surface walls.
yMounting screws are not supplied. Use screws
suitable for the wall material and support the
weight of the speaker.
Caution
>
yIf you are unsure of the qualities and
strength of the wall, consult a professional
for advice.
yPioneer is not responsible for any accidents
or damage that result from improper
installation.
yWhen mounting the speaker on a wall,
install it so that it is parallel to the oor.
yWhen mounting the speaker on a wall, do
not attach the accessory speaker stands.
Mounting screw
(not supplied)
4 mm to 5 mm
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A
B
C
D
A
D
B
C
A
A BCD
A
D
B
A
A
D
B
A
D
B
A
Additional notes on speaker
placement for BCS-SB616
Install the speaker below the TV, in the center
position.
Precautions:
yDo not rest the speaker on the TV itself.
yMake 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.
yThe front speaker and subwoofer are 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
front speaker and subwoofer.
yDo not attach the subwoofer to a wall or ceiling.
They may fall o and cause injury.
Positioning the system for
BCS-SB616
Front speaker
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 speaker. Turn it slightly toward the center of
the room to reduce the wall reections.
Unit
Listening position
Caution
>
yBe 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).
yThe 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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Speaker Setup for BCS-FS515
Preparing the speakers
For subwoofer:
Use the supplied adhesive to attach four large pads
to the base of subwoofer.
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For front speakers:
Assembling the speaker stands and securing your
front speakers.
For vertical instllation
1. Use the supplied adhesive to attach 4 small
pads to the speaker stand base.
Large non-skid pads
Small non-skid pads
3. Insert the speaker cord from the hole behind
the base through to the pole and connect it to
the speaker terminal. After connecting, put the
speaker wire in the gap on the back side of the
speaker.
Match the colour-corded wire with the colour
indicator on the label, then insert the colourcorded wire into the red (+) side and the other
wire into the black (–) side.
2. Insert the large pole from the holes behind the
base and secure with the 4 screws.
4. Secure the speaker and the pole with 2 screws.
Ensure that the speaker wire does not get
pinched between the speaker and the pole.
For horizontal installation
1. Use the supplied adhesive to attach 4 small
pads to the speaker stand base.
Small non-skid pads
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4. Secure the speaker and the pole with 2 screws.
Ensure that the speaker wire does not get
pinched between the speaker and the pole. The
height of the speaker stands can be adjusted in
two levels; select the height you prefer, and x
in position.
2. Insert the small pole from the holes behind the
base and secure with the 4 screws.
3. Insert the speaker cord from the hole behind
the base through to the pole and connect it to
the speaker terminal. After connecting, put the
speaker wire in the gap on the back side of the
speaker.
Match the colour-corded wire with the colour
indicator on the label, then insert the colourcorded wire into the red (+) side and the other
wire into the black (–) side.
5. After connecting, put the speaker wire in the
back of the base of the stand.
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6. 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.
Red (+)
Red (+)
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Orange (+)
Orange (+)
Black (–)
Black (-)
For direct installation
Use the supplied adhesive to attach 4 pads to the
base of the front speakers.
Small non-skid pads
White (+)
White (+)
Caution
>
yDo not connect any speakers other than
those supplied to this system.
yDo not connect the supplied speakers to
any amplier other than the one supplied
with this system. Connection to any other
amplier may result in malfunction or re.
yPlease connect the speaker cable of
subwoofer (purple) to orange of the player.
yThese 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 speakers
for BCS-FS515
Before mounting
yRemember 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.
yMounting screws are not supplied. Use screws
suitable for the wall material and support the
weight of the speaker.
Caution
>
yIf you are unsure of the qualities and
strength of the wall, consult a professional
for advice.
yPioneer is not responsible for any accidents
or damage that result from improper
installation.
Mounting screw
(not supplied)
Attaching the speakers
The front speaker can be hung vertically or
horizontally on the wall. Use one hole to hang it
vertically and two holes to hang it horizontally. The
illustration below shows the front right speaker.
Vertical set up
Hole
110
Horizontal set up
Hole
When installing the speaker horizontally, set it up
so that the speaker terminal on the back side of the
speaker is on the outside on the end of the surface,
farthest away from the other speaker.
Speaker terminalSpeaker terminal
Front rightFront left
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5 mm to 7 mm
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A
A
A
A
BBCDEEF
G
A
A
D
B
C
A
A
D
B
C
A
A BCD
A
D
B
A
A
D
B
A
D
B
A
Additional notes on speaker
placement for BCS-FS515
Install the main front left and right speakers at an
equal distance from the TV.
Precautions:
yMake sure that all the bare speaker wire is
twisted together and inserted fully into the
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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.
yThe front speakers and 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
front speakers and subwoofer.
yDo not attach the subwoofer to a wall or ceiling.
They may fall o and cause injury.
Positioning the system for
BCS-FS515
The following illustration shows an example of
positioning the system. Note that the illustrations
in these instructions dier 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 (
).
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.
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 reections.
Unit
Caution
>
yBe 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).
yThe 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.
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Connecting to Your TV
Make one of the following connections, depending
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
equipment you wish to connect, there are
various ways you could connect the player.
Use only one of the connections described
in this manual.
yPlease refer to the manuals of your TV,
stereo system or other devices as necessary
to make the best connections.
yMake sure the player is connected directly
to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video
input channel.
yDo 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.
Rear of the unit
HDMI
cable
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s
manual).
TV
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Additional Information for HDMI
yWhen 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, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or
1920x1080p video input.
yNot 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
,
yIf 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.
yWhen you use HDMI connection, you can
change the resolution for the HDMI output.
(Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 28.)
ySelect the type of video output from the
HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting]
option on the [Setup] menu (see page 38).
yChanging 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.
yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP
is not veried, TV screen is changed to
black screen. In this case, check the HDMI
connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.
yIf 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 “O”).
-The setting method of ARC may dier 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 satised.
-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
O" 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
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Video cable
TV
TV
Note
,
When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connection, you can change the resolution for
the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on
page 28.)
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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).
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2. Use
(b). The [Setup] menu appears.
3. Use
press D to move to the second level.
4. Use
then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.
5. Use
press ENTER (b) to conrm your selection.
yIf your TV does not accept the resolution
ySince several factors aect the resolution of
to select the [Setup] and press ENTER
A/D
to select [DISPLAY] option then
W/S
to select the [Resolution] option
W/S
to select the desired resolution then
W/S
Note
,
you have set on the player, you can set
resolution to 576p as follows:
1. Press B to open the disc tray.
2 Press Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
video output, see “Video Output Resolution”
on page 69.
Antenna connection
Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the
radio.
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.
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Connections with
external device
AUX Connection
You can enjoy the sound from an external
component through the speakers of this system.
Connect the analog 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 and ENTER (b).
You can also use the FUNCTION button on the front
panel to select the input mode.
Rear of the unit
White
Red
PORTABLE IN 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 and ENTER (b).
You can also use the FUNCTION button on the front
panel to select the input mode.
VOLUME
PORTABLE IN
5 V 500 mA
MP3 Player, etc...
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To the audio output jacks
of your component
(TV, VCR, etc.)
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OPTICAL 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 jack on the unit. And then
select the [OPTICAL] option by pressing INPUT/
TUNER and ENTER (b). Or press OPTICAL to select
directly.
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You can also use the FUNCTION button on the front
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panel to select the input mode.
Rear of the unit
To the digital
optical output jack
of your component
HDMI IN 1/2 connection
You can enjoy the pictures and sound from your
component through this connection.
Connect the HDMI OUT jack of your component
into the HDMI IN 1 or 2 jack on this unit. And then
select the [HDMI IN 1/2] option by pressing INPUT/
TUNER and ENTER (b).
You can also use the FUNCTION button on the front
panel to select the input mode.
Rear of the unit
To the HDMI
OUT jack of your
component
(set-top box, digital
satellite receiver,
video game
machine, etc.)
Note
,
yYou cannot change the video resolution in
the HDMI IN 1/2 mode. Change the video
resolution of the connected component.
yIf the video output signal is abnormal when
your personal computer is connected to
HDMI IN 1/2 jack, change the resolution
of your personal computer to 576p, 720p,
1080i or 1080p.
yThe video signal from the HDMI input
cannot be output from the component or
composite video outputs.
yThe player sends audio from the HDMI
inputs to both the HDMI output and to the
unit’s speakers.
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