Pioneer BDP-41FD, BDP-43FD Operating Instruction

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BDP-43FD

Blu-ray 3DTM PLAYER LECTEUR Blu-ray 3D

BDP-

41FD

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

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BDP-43FD/BDP-41FD

• This Player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

• The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear cover.

• This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your Blu-ray Disc Player, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

Read these instructions.1) Keep these instructions.2) Heed all warnings.3) Follow all instructions.4) Do not use this apparatus near water.5) Clean only with dry cloth.6) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 8) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one 9) wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 10) where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.11) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 12) When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.13) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 14) way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety Information

Power Sources—This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. 15) If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in 16) a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may 17) touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service 18) personnel under the following conditions:

When the AC cord or plug is damaged,a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,b) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,c) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.d) Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, ande)

When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.f) Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement 19) parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety 20) checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to 21) the method recommended by the manufacturer. The main AC plug is used as disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable.22)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or • laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base • can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer. Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these • vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other • products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for • long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges. To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the product.• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. • No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the product or other heavy items.• Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.• To clean the outer cabinet, periodically wipe it with a soft cloth.• Do not use chemicals for cleaning. It may damage the cabinet finish.•

CAUTION

The  STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off 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 fire 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).

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Information to User

Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

Cautions on 3D Viewing

If you should experience any fatigue or discomfort while viewing 3D images, stop viewing them.• Children, particularly those under 6, may be more prone to sensitivity, so guardians should watch for any •

signs of fatigue or discomfort. When viewing 3D images, rest periodically.•

Extended viewing of 3D images without rest periods could cause fatigue or discomfort.

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When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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Contents

Introduction

Important Notice...........................................................4

The Icons Used in This Operating Instructions ..........4

About Discs ...................................................................4

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player ....4

Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player ...........5

BD Video ..................................................................5

Title, Chapter and Track ...........................................5

Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases ......................5

Disc Precautions ......................................................6

About Files ....................................................................6

About Playing Video Files .........................................6

About Playing DivX® Files ......................................6

About Playing MKV Files ........................................6

About Playing Windows Media™ Video (WMV)

Files .....................................................................6

About Playing Audio Files .........................................6

About Playing Image Files .........................................6

About Video, Audio, and Image Files and Folders .....6

Checking the Accessories ...........................................7

Names and Functions of Parts ....................................7

Main Unit (Front) .......................................................7

Front Panel Display ...................................................7

Main Unit (Rear) ........................................................8

Remote Control Unit .................................................8

Connections

Connections ..................................................................9

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal .............................9

Selecting the priority video output when connecting

HDMI and Component video ..................................9

Connecting to the Component Jacks .....................10

Connecting to the Video Jack .................................10

Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Audio

Jacks ...................................................................11

Connecting to the LAN (10/100) terminal ................11

Playback

Before Starting Playback ...........................................12

Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control ..........12

Approximate operating range of remote control ....12

Connecting the Power Cord ...................................12

Turning the Power On .............................................12

Turning the power off ...........................................12

Language Setting ...................................................12

Changing the on-screen display language ............12

Operating the TV with the Player’s Remote

Control .................................................................13

Table of Manufacturer Codes ............................... 13

Turning Off the Front Panel Display and

Indications ...........................................................13

Operate using the remote control unit .................13

HOME MENU operation .......................................13

About Control Function with HDMI ........................14

To use the control function with HDMI ..................14

What the control function with HDMI can do ........14

About the PQLS function .....................................14

Playback ......................................................................14

Loading a Disc .......................................................14

BD/DVD Video Playback ........................................14

Displaying the disc information ............................. 14

Playing BD-/DVD-Video Discs from the Menu .........15

Using the top menu ..............................................15

Using the disc menu ............................................15

Using the pop-up menu .......................................15

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE .........................15

Secondary video playback ...................................15

BD-RE/-R, DVD-RW/-R Playback ...........................16

Playback by selecting a title .................................16

Playback by selecting a Playlist ............................16

Audio CD Playback ................................................16

Playback from the beginning ................................16

Playback by selecting a track ...............................16

Operation procedure for the “Functions” menu .....16

Playing Video, Audio and Image Files .....................17

Selecting and playing a different audio file during

playback of an audio file ....................................17

Playing back Slide Show ......................................17

Setting slide show speed/repeat playback ...........17

Playback Functions ....................................................18

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) ...............................18

Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current

Chapter (Track) ....................................................18

Pause .....................................................................18

Frame Advance Playback .......................................18

Slow Playback ........................................................18

Skip Search ............................................................18

Replay ....................................................................18

Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat

Playback) .............................................................18

Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a

Specified Part) ...................................................18

Switching the Audio Mode ......................................19

Switching Subtitles .................................................19

Switching the Angle ................................................19

Displaying the Angle Mark .................................... 19

Settings During Playback ..........................................19

Function Control .....................................................19

Function control operation procedure ...................19

Continuing playback from a specified position

(Continued Viewing Playback) ............................19

Functions which can be set ..................................20

Settings

Settings .......................................................................20

Common Operations ..............................................20

Basic Operation for Playback Setting ......................20

Audio Video Settings ..............................................21

Smart Settings .......................................................21

Control ...................................................................21

Playback Setting ....................................................21

Version ...................................................................22

System ..................................................................22

Communication Setup ............................................22

Selecting the connection method ......................... 22

Changing the communications settings ................22

The operation procedure for inputting characters

manually ............................................................23

USB Memory Management ....................................24

Software Update ....................................................24

Updating using the network .................................24

Updating using a USB memory device .................24

Digital Audio Output Selection Formats ..................25

Appendix

Troubleshooting ..........................................................26

To Reset this Player ................................................27

Messages Relating to BD disc and DVD disc ..........27

Glossary ......................................................................28

Specifications .............................................................29

Software License Notice ............................................29

Disclaimer for Third Party Content ...........................29

The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operating * instructions are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.

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Important Notice

The Icons Used in This Operating Instructions

.......... Indicates the functions that can be

BD VIDEO

BD-RE

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW

DVD-R

AVCHD

AUDIO CD

CD-RW

• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

performed for BD Video discs.

.......... Indicates the functions that can be

performed for BD-RE discs.

BD-R

.......... Indicates the functions that can be

performed for BD-R discs.

...... Indicates the functions that can be

performed for DVD Video discs.

.......... Indicates the functions that can be

performed for DVD-RW discs.

........... Indicates the functions that can be

performed for DVD-R discs.

.......... Indicates the functions that can be

performed for DVD discs in AVCHD format.

..........Indicates the functions that can be

performed for Audio CDs.

.......... Indicates the functions that can be

performed for CD-RW discs.

CD-R

.........Indicates the functions that can be

performed for CD-R discs.

USB

........Indicates functions that can be used when

playing USB memory devices.

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works • which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Refer to relevant laws in your country. This 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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. • “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: • 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” are trademarks • of Blu-ray Disc Association. “BD-LIVE” logo is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.•

Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia • Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

“x.v.Color” and • are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are • trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

“BONUSVIEW” is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.•

This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW • discs recorded in VR format (Video Recording format). However, for discs recorded with a record-only-once encrypted program, playback can only be achieved using a CPRM compatible device.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of • Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are • trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

This product incorporates the LC Font (duplication inhibited) that has been designed by Sharp Corporation in considering the ease of viewing and reading on the display. The “LC Font”, “LC FONT” and the “LC” logo mark are trademarks of Sharp Corporation. Also note that the product partially uses fonts other than the LC Font.

About Discs

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player

Use discs that conform to compatible standards as indicated by the presence of official logos on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition, the image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if the discs can be played back.

Disc Type

BD VIDEO

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW

DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL

CD-RW

*1 BD-RE/BD-R discs containing both the BDMV and BDAV formats cannot be played.

Extended play (H.264 format) discs recorded on Pioneer BD recorders can also be played.

Finalized discs can be played.

96 kHz linear PCM audio is converted into 48 kHz linear PCM audio for output.

When playing a 8 cm disc, set the disc in the disc tray’s 8 cm disc ring. No adapter is necessary.

NOTE

Operation and functions of BD/DVD-Video discs may differ from the explanations in this manual. Furthermore, some functions • may not be usable, at the disc manufacturer’s discretion. “Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc so that it will play in other players/recorders as well as this player. • Only finalized discs will play back in this player. (This player does not have a function to finalize discs.)

Conditions for playback

Discs whose region code is “A” or “All Region”

Ver. 2.1, SL (single layer)/DL (dual layer)

Ver. 1.1, SL (single layer)/DL (dual layer) Ver. 1.2, SL (single layer)/DL (dual layer) Ver. 1.2, LTH TYPE Ver. 1.3, SL (single layer)/DL (dual layer) Ver. 1.3, LTH TYPE

Discs whose region code includes “1” or “ALL”

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

AUDIO CD

CD-R

Disc size Recording format

BDMV

2, 3

BDAV *

BDMV

DivX WMV MKV

MP3 WMA

Video

VR Video * AVCHD

DivX WMV MKV

MP3 WMA

JPEG Still picture

Video * AVCHD

DivX WMV MKV

MP3 WMA

JPEG Still picture

Music CD Audio

DivX WMV MKV

Music CD

MP3 WMA

JPEG Still picture

12 cm

12 cm a

8 cm *

12 cm a

8 cm *

12 cm a

8 cm *

12 cm a

8 cm *

12 cm a

8 cm *

Playable contents

Audio + video

(movie)

Audio

Audio + video

(movie)

Audio + video

(movie)

Audio

Audio + video

(movie)

Audio

Audio + video

(movie)

Audio

About Discs

Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player

In the cases below, even discs that can normally be played on this Player may not play at all or may not play normally.•

BD VIDEO

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

DVD+R

AUDIO CD

Video CD

DTS CD

Discs other than the above that cannot be played

• CDG

• Photo-CD

• CD-ROM

• CD-TEXT

• CD-EXTRA*

• SACD

• PD

• CDV

• CVD

• SVCD

• DVD-RAM

• DVD-Audio

• HD DVD

*1 Only the audio can be played.

Discs other than those whose region code is “A (including A)” or “ALL” cannot be played. • Discs on which the region code is not indicated can sometimes be played, if they are recorded in NTSC format. Discs in PAL or SECAM format•

Discs that have not been ﬁ nalized•

BD-RE

BD-RE Ver.1.0 discs cannot be played on this Player.•

BD-R

Cartridge type discs cannot be played.•

Discs whose region code does not include “1” or “ALL” (discs not of ofﬁ cial sales regions)• Discs in PAL or SECAM format• Unauthorized discs (pirated discs)• Professional-use discs•

Discs on which no data is recorded• Discs recorded in AVCREC format• Some discs may not be playable, depending on the recorder used for recording them.• Discs that have not been ﬁ nalized•

DVD-R

In some cases it may not be possible to play discs containing both music/video ﬁ les and still pictures (JPEG ﬁ les).• Also, some discs are not playable under any circumstances.

It may not be possible to play the following discs.

DVD-R (VR format) discs• DVD-R DL (dual layer) discs• DVD+R DL (dual layer) discs•

Discs on which no data is recorded• Discs that have not been ﬁ nalized• Multisession discs•

CD-RW

In some cases it may not be possible to play discs recorded in formats other than music CD, JPEG and MP3, or discs • containing both music/video ﬁ les and still pictures (JPEG ﬁ les).

CD-R

Also, some discs are not playable under any circumstances. Discs may not be playable due to the disc’s recording conditions or the conditions of the disc itself.• Discs may not be playable for reasons of compatibility with this Player or due to the recorder used for recording them.•

In some cases, CDs containing signals designed to protect copyrights (copy control signals) may not be playable.• In some cases, discs containing both DTS and linear PCM audio may not be playable.•

This product is designed on the premise of playing music CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards.

Video CDs cannot be played on this Player.•

Some discs, such as discs containing linear PCM audio tracks in addition to other tracks, may not play normally.•

About discs with unusual shapes

Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped, hexagonal, etc.), cannot be played on this Player. Attempting to play such discs may damage the player. Do not use such discs.

BD Video

Enjoy BD-specific functions including BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1), such as picture-in-picture, and BD-LIVE (page 15). For the BD video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW/BDLIVE, you can enjoy additional contents by copying the data from the discs or downloading it via the internet. For instance, this function is capable of playing the original movie as the primary video while playing video commentary from the film director on a small screen as a secondary video.

NOTE

The available functions differ depending on the disc.•

Title, Chapter and Track

Blu-ray discs and DVDs are divided into “Titles” and • “Chapters”. If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate “Title”. “Chapters”, on the other hand, are subdivisions of titles. (See Example 1.) Audio CDs are divided into “Tracks”. You can think of a • “Track” as one tune on an Audio CD. (See Example 2.)

Example 1: Blu-ray disc or DVD

Title 1

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1

Example 2: Audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

Title 2

Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases

1 2

1. English

2. Chinese

3 4 5

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Audio tracks and audio formats

DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with a different language on each. The first in the list is the original track. This section also details the audio format of each soundtrack — Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG etc.

Dolby Digital

A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that gives movie theater ambience to audio output when the Player is connected to a Dolby Digital processor or amplifier.

DTS

DTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use in cinemas.

Linear PCM

Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio CDs and on some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The sound on Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (Sound is recorded between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits on DVD video discs and between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 192 kHz with 24 bits on BD video discs.)

Subtitle languages

This indicates the kind of subtitles.

Screen aspect ratio

Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes.

Camera angle

Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from up to 9 different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.).

Region code

This indicates the region code (playable region code).

213 546

1. English

2. Chinese

Introduction

About Discs About Files

DVD-RW

Disc Precautions

Be Careful of Scratches and Dust

BD, DVD and CD discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints • and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place.

Proper Disc Storage

Place the disc in the center of the disc case and store the case and disc upright.

Avoid storing discs in locations subject to direct sunlight, close to heating appliances or in locations of high humidity.

Do not drop discs or subject them to strong vibrations or impacts.

Avoid storing discs in locations where there are large amounts of dust or moisture.

Handling Precautions

If the surface is soiled, wipe gently with a soft, damp (water • only) cloth. When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge.

Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzene, thinner, static • electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. Do not touch the surface.• Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the disc. • If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the • Player may decide that the disc is incompatible and eject the disc tray, or it may fail to play the disc correctly.

Cleaning the Pick Up Lens

Never use commercially available cleaning discs. The use • of these discs can damage the lens. Request the nearest service center approved by Pioneer to • clean the lens.

Warnings about dew formation

Condensation may form on pick up lens or disc in the • following conditions:

Immediately after a heater has been turned on. – In a steamy or very humid room. – When the Player is suddenly moved from a cold – environment to a warm one.

When condensation forms:

It becomes difficult for the Player to read the signals • on the disc and prevents the Player from operating properly.

To remove condensation:

Take out the disc and leave the Player with the power • off until the condensation disappears. Using the Player when there is condensation may cause malfunction.

DVD-R

About Playing Video Files

NOTE

Some files may not be playable, depending on how the • medium or file was created.

About Playing DivX® Files

DivX® files can be played.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:

DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

About Playing MKV Files

MKV files can be played.

MKV is a file format allowing multiple audio and • video files to be held in a single file. The files that can be played are as follows:•

Resolution: Up to 1 280 x 720 – Extension: “.mkv” or “.MKV” –

About Playing Windows Media™ Video (WMV) Files

Windows Media™ Video (WMV) files can be played.

The files that can be played are as follows:•

Resolution: Up to 1 280 x 720 – Extension: “.wmv” or “.WMV” –

Files encoded using the Windows Media™ Encoder • 9 series are supported. Windows Media is either a registered trademark or • trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product includes technology owned by • Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

About Playing Audio Files

Windows Media™ Audio (WMA) files and MP3 can be played.

The files that can be played are as follows:•

Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz – Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps (128 kbps or greater – recommended) Extension: “.wma” or “.WMA”, “.mp3” or “.MP3” –

ID3 tags embedded in MP3 files are not supported.• The total playing time may not be displayed properly • on the screen when files in VBR format are played. Some files may not be playable, depending on how • the medium or file was created.

CD-RW

CD-R

USB

About Playing Image Files

JPEG files can be played.

The files that can be played are as follows:•

Conforming to baseline JPEG and Exif 2.2 standards – Extension: “.jpg” or “.JPG”, “.jpeg” or “.JPEG” –

Resolution: Up to 4 000 x 3 000 pixels (24 bits) – Motion JPEG and progressive JPEG files cannot be played.• Some files may not be playable, depending on how the • medium or file was created.

About Video, Audio, and Image Files and Folders

Audio and image files can be played on this Player when the folders on the disc or USB memory device are created as described below.

Example of folder structure:

Root

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

01 Folder Folder 001.jpg/001.mp3

XX Folder 001.jpg/001.mp3

*: The number of folders and files within a single folder (including the root directory) is limited to a maximum of 256. Also, keep the number of folder layers to a maximum of 5.

NOTE

The file and folder names displayed on this Player may • differ from those displayed on a computer.

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

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Checking the Accessories

Remote control unit

“AAA/R03” size battery (2)

AC cord

Names and Functions of Parts

Main Unit (Front)

4 6

3 7 821 9

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Video/audio cable Warranty card•

Operating instructions • (this document)

(BDP-43FD)

(BDP-41FD)

STANDBY/ON

1 STANDBY/ON (page 12) 2 (STOP) (page 14) 3 (PAUSE) (page 18)

Remote control sensor (page 12)4 PQLS indicator (page 14)5 Blu-ray indicator6

Lights when the power is on.

Disc tray (page 14)7 3D indicator (page 22)8

Front Panel Display

1

Lights during playback.

2

Lights when in the pause mode.

PQLS

9 OPEN/CLOSE (page 14) FL OFF indicator (page 13)10 USB port (pages 11 and 24)11 Front panel display (See below.)12 13 (PLAY) (page 14)

FL OFF3D OPEN/CLOSE

USB

5 V 0.5 A

Introduction

Counter display3

Displays the title, chapter, track number, elapsed time, etc.

Names and Functions of Parts

Main Unit (Rear)

RS-232C terminal1

The terminal is not used.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks 2 (page 10)

VIDEO OUTPUT jack (3 page 10) HDMI OUT terminal (page 9)4 LAN (10/100) terminal (page 11)5

4 653 8

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal (page 11)6 Cooling fan7

The cooling fan operates while the power to the Player is on.

AC IN terminal (page 12) 8 USB port (pages 11 and 24)9 AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (page 11)10

Remote Control Unit

AC IN

BDP-43FD

6 7

11 12

13 14

17 18

1 STANDBY/ON (page 12) CONTINUED (page 19)2 TV CONTROL buttons (page 13)3 SECONDARY VIDEO (page 15)4 REPEAT (page 18), REPEAT OFF (page 18)5 EXIT (pages 12 and 20)6 DISPLAY (pages 14 and 18)7 TOP MENU/DISC NAVIGATOR (pages 15 and 16)8

29 30

Cursor buttons (9 ), ENTER (pages 12 and 20) HOME MENU (pages 12 and 20)10

11 REV (page 18) 12 PLAY (page 14) 13 (pages 16 and 18) 14 PAUSE (page 18)

Number buttons (page 20)15 CLEAR (page 20)16

17 REPLAY (page 18) 18 SKIP SEARCH (page 18)

Remote control LED19 Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. Flashes while the TV brand code is being set.

20 OPEN/CLOSE (page 14) RECEIVER CONTROL buttons21

Used to operate a Pioneer AV receiver.

 – Turns the AV receiver’s power on and off. BD – Switches the AV receiver’s input to “BD”.

– The AV receiver’s input switches each time this

INPUT is pressed. VOL +/– – Press to adjust the volume.

KEY LOCK (See below.)22 PAGE +/– (page 16)23 FUNCTION (page 19)24 POPUP MENU/MENU (page 15)25

26 RETURN (page 20)

Color buttons (page 16)27

28 FWD (page 18) 29 (pages 16 and 18) 30 STOP (page 14)

AUDIO (page 19), SUBTITLE (page 19), ANGLE (page 31

19) FRONT LIGHT (page 13)32 VIDEO OUTPUT RESET (page 21)33 ENTER (pages 12 and 20)34

Keylock function

You can set the keylock to prevent accidental operations. This function allows TVs compatible with control function with HDMI to also perform a Key Lock on the player. Press and hold KEY LOCK for more than 2 seconds.

Each time you perform this operation, the function is • activated or deactivated. If you try to operate the Player while the keylock function • is set, “HOLD” lights on the front panel display to indicate that the keylock function is set.

NOTE

This remote control unit is equipped with two • ENTER buttons (9 and 34 listed above). To operate an AV receiver equipped with a remote control • mode setting using the RECEIVER CONTROL buttons, set the AV receiver’s remote control mode to “1”. For details, see the AV receiver’s operating instructions.

Connections

Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. This Player is equipped with the terminals/jacks listed below. Find the corresponding terminal/jack on your video equipment. Using the supplied cable or commercially available cables, connect the video first. Then connect the audio.

Video terminals/jacks on this Player

Higher Quality

HDMI OUT terminal 

See right.

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal

You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal.• For details on digital audio output formats (PCM/bitstream), refer to the digital audio output format selection • table on page 25. Use High Speed HDMI• not operate properly if other HDMI cables are used.

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.1 Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (2  and ).

Cables when using the control function with HDMI. The control function with HDMI may

COMPONENT VIDEO  OUTPUT jacks

VIDEO OUTPUT jack 

Standard Quality

Audio terminals/jacks on this Player

Digital audio connection

Higher Quality

Standard Quality

HDMI OUT terminal 

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL  terminal

Analog audio connection

Standard Quality

AUDIO OUTPUT jacks

Broadband Internet connection

LAN (10/100) terminal

Page 10

See right.

Page 11

Rear panel of this Player

When using an HDMI • output, 7.1 ch Digital Output is available.

To HDMI OUT terminal



HDMI cable

(commercially available)



To HDMI IN terminal

Equipment with an HDMI terminal

After connecting

If desired, connect audio equipment. (Page 11)• Load a disc and start playback. (Page 14)• Refer to control function with HDMI. (Pages 14 and 21)•

Selecting the priority video output when connecting HDMI and Component video

When you connect both an HDMI cable and a component cable to this player, you need to select the priority video output in “Settings” – “Audio Video Settings” – “Video Out Select”. (See page 21.)

NOTE

When you connect the player to a Pioneer TV with an HDMI cable • only and the TV is turned on, the video output switches to HDMI automatically. (The above setting is unnecessary.) When you connect the player to a TV with an HDMI cable, “HDMI Video • Out” is set to “Auto”. If you don’t get a stable image, select the desired resolution. When you set “HDMI Video Out” to a setting other than “Auto”, you can only select resolutions that are compatible with the connected TV. Refer to “HDMI Video Out” on page 21 regarding the resolutions of the • HDMI video output.

TVProjector AV receiver

AC IN

BDP-43FD

NOTE

Audio transmitted in DTS-HD High • Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio formats is output from the HDMI terminal as Bitstream. Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder to enjoy the fine sound quality.

Introduction

Connection

Connections

Connecting to the Component Jacks

You can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images through the component jacks.

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.1 Firmly connect a component video cable (commercially available) to the component jacks (2  and ).

Connecting to the Video Jack

You can enjoy the images through the VIDEO OUTPUT jack.

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.1 Firmly connect an AV cable (supplied) to the video jacks (2  and ).

Rear panel of this Player

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

To COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks

Component video cable

(commercially available)

AV receiver

Red

Blue

Green

Projector

To COMPONENT



VIDEO input jacks

(CR)

)

Red

Blue

Green



(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

Video equipment with component jacks

After connecting

Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Page 11)•

AC IN

BDP-43FD

CAUTION

You need to select the priority video output in • “Settings” – “Audio Video Settings” – “Video Out Select”. (See page 21.) When the priority video output is set to “HDMI” in • “Video Out Select”, the video resolution which is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks is the one set in “HDMI Video Out”. (See page 21.) When the output from the COMPONENT VIDEO • OUTPUT jacks is prioritized, set the priority video to “Component”.

STANDBY/ON

PQLS

FL OFFOPEN/CLOSE

USB

5 V 0.5 A

VCRThis Player TV

NOTE

Connect the Blu-ray disc player to TV • directly.

When you record the program where copyright • is protected, the copy guard function is activated automatically; the program can not be recorded correctly. Also, the playback image via VCR may deteriorate due to this function. However, this is not a malfunction. When you watch the program where copyright is protected, we recommend that the Blu-ray disc player be connected to TV directly.

To VIDEO OUTPUT



jack

AV cable (supplied)

To VIDEO



input jack

Projector

After connecting

Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Page 11)•

Rear panel of this Player

(Yellow)

VIDEO L - AUDIO -R

Yellow

(Yellow)

AV INPUT

Yellow

AV receiver

Video equipment with a video jack

AC IN

BDP-43FD

STANDBY/ON

PQLS

FL OFFOPEN/CLOSE

USB

5 V 0.5 A

This Player

NOTE

Connect the Blu-ray disc player to TV • directly.

VCR

Connections

Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Audio Jacks

You can connect audio equipment or the TV to the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal or AUDIO OUTPUT jacks.• For details on digital audio output formats (PCM/bitstream), refer to the digital audio output format selection • table on page 25.

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.1 Firmly connect an optical digital cable (commercially available) or AV cable (supplied) to the optical digital 2 audio terminals or audio jacks ( and , or  and ).

Rear panel of this Player

AC IN

BDP-43FD

When using OPTICAL output,•

5.1 ch Digital Output is available.

7.1 ch Digital Output is not available.

NOTE:

7.1 ch Audio is available via the HDMI terminal.



To OPTICAL input terminal



To AUDIO OUTPUT



jacks

(White) (Red)

VIDEO L - AUDIO -R

AV INPUT

(White)

(Red)

Video/audio cable (supplied)

RedWhite

White



To AUDIO input jacks

Red

Optical digital cable (commercially available)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

Amplifier

To DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal

Audio equipment with a digital audio input terminal

After connecting

Load a disc and start playback. (Page 14)•

Connecting to the LAN (10/100) terminal

By connecting to the Internet, you can enjoy BD-LIVE functions as well as update this Player’s software.• When using the Internet, a broadband internet connection as shown below is required.• A separate contract with/payment to an Internet service provider is required to use the Internet.•

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.1 Either securely connect a LAN cable (commercially available) to the LAN (10/100) terminal (2  and ) or insert an AS-WL200 USB Wireless LAN Adaptor (sold separately as an option) into the USB port on this Player’s rear panel ().

Insert the wireless LAN adaptor into the USB port on this Player’s rear panel. When doing this, connect the USB memory device for BD-LIVE operations to the Player’s front panel.

Rear panel of this Player

BDP-43FD

To LAN (10/100)



terminal

USB Wireless LAN Adaptor AS-WL200

(sold separately as an option)

LAN cable

(commercially available)

To LAN terminal



LAN

Internet Modem

Ethernet hub

(router with hub function)

Example of a Broadband Internet Connection

After connecting

Perform the communication setting. (Page 22)• Load a BD-LIVE compatible disc and play back the contents. (Page 15)•

Front panel of this Player

FL OFFOPEN/CLOSE

USB

5 V 0.5 A

USB

5 V 0.5 A

To USB port

or USB memory device (commercially available)

CAUTION

Use the Pioneer-designated USB Wireless LAN Adaptor sold separately as an • option. Operation is not guaranteed with other wireless LAN adaptors. Do not disconnect the USB Wireless LAN Adaptor while the player is operating.• When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an Internet • service provider is required. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider. Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as the connected • equipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment. Do not use a USB extension cable when connecting a USB memory device • to the USB terminal of the player. Using a USB extension cable may prevent the player from performing correctly.

NOTE

Use an Ethernet hub/router supporting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.•

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE

Requires the USB memory device • (commercially available). The memory device purchased should comply with USB



specification 2.0 and have minimum capacity of 1 GB, with 2 GB or more recommended.

Connection

Before Starting Playback

Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control

Open the rear cover.1

Approximate operating range of remote control

Remote control sensor

STANDBY/ON

PQLS

Turning the Power On

Language Setting

Press lightly on this part and slide into the direction of the arrow.

Insert the batteries (AAA/R03 x 2).2

Insert as indicated by the / marks into the battery compartment.

Insert the negative () side first.

Close the rear cover.3

Close securely (a click should be heard).

CAUTION

Do not use any batteries other than the ones specified. • Also, do not use a new battery together with an old one. When loading the batteries into the remote control, set • them in the proper direction, as indicated by the polarity marks ( and ). Do not heat batteries, disassemble them, or throw them • into flames or water. Batteries may have different voltages, even if they look • similar. Do not use different kinds of batteries together. To prevent leakage of battery fluid, remove the batteries • if you do not plan to use the remote control for a long period of time (1 month or more). If the fluid should leak, wipe it carefully off the inside of the case, then insert new batteries. If a battery should leak and the fluid should get on your skin, flush it off with large quantities of water. When disposing of used batteries, please comply • with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area. 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.

30º 30º

23 ft

Remote control unit

Connecting the Power Cord

Only connect the power cord once all equipment connections are completed.

BDP-43FD

NOTE

Place the Player close to the AC outlet, and keep the • power plug within reach. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT • TOUCH THE UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WHILE THE AC CORD IS CONNECTED. If you are not going to use this Player for a long period of • time, be sure to remove the AC cord from the AC outlet.

AC IN

To AC IN terminal

To AC outlet

 STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

Press  STANDBY/ON.

Operate using the buttons on either the remote control or • main unit. “POWER ON” appears on the front panel display.• When the power is turned on with no disc loaded, the • Pioneer logo screen (wallpaper) is displayed. When the power is turned on with the disc loaded, a menu • screen may be displayed automatically, depending on the disc. When  STOP or EXIT is pressed, the disc’s menu screen turns off and the wallpaper is displayed.

PQLS

FL OFF3D OPEN/CLOSE

USB

5 V 0.5 A

Turning the power off

Press  STANDBY/ON again.

Operate using the buttons on either the remote control or • main unit. “POWER OFF” appears on the front panel display.• If you press •  STANDBY/ON again immediately after entering standby, the Player may not turn on. If this happens, wait for 10 seconds or more and then turn on the

 STANDBY/ON again.

Changing the on-screen display language

Press the 1 HOME MENU to display the HOME

MENU.

The HOME MENU is displayed.•

Press 2  to select “Settings”, then press

ENTER.

Press

3  to select “On Screen Language”,

then press ENTER.

Press

4  to select the language you want to

display on the screen, then press ENTER.

English

Español

Français

NOTE

To select the DVD disc language, such as subtitle • language, etc., see page 15.

Before Starting Playback

Operating the TV with the Player’s Remote Control

When the manufacturer code for your brand of TV is set on the player’s remote control, the TV can be operated using the player’s remote control.

CAUTION

For some models it may not be possible to operate the TV • with the player’s remote control, even for TVs of brands listed on the manufacturer code list. The setting may be restored to the default after the • batteries are replaced. If this happens, reset it.

Input the 2-digit manufacturer code.1

Press the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the code • while pressing TV CONTROL .

NOTE

The factory setting is 00 (PIONEER).• If you make a mistake when inputting the code, release • TV CONTROL  then start over from the beginning. When there are multiple codes for a manufacturer, try • inputting them in the indicated order until the TV can be operated.

Check that the TV can be operated.2

Operate the TV using TV CONTROL.•

 – Press to turn the TV’s power on and off.

INPUT SELECT – Press to switch the TV’s input. CH +/– – Press to select the TV channel. VOL +/– – Press to adjust the volume.

Table of Manufacturer Codes

Manufacturer Code(s)

PIONEER 00, 31, 32, 07, 36, 42,

ACURA 44 ADMIRAL 31 AIWA 60 AKAI 32, 35, 42 AKURA 41 ALBA 07, 39, 41, 44 AMSTRAD 42, 44, 47 ANITECH 44 ASA 45 ASUKA 41 AUDIOGONIC 07, 36 BASIC LINE 41, 44 BAUR 31, 07, 42 BEKO 38 CONTEC 44 CROSLEY 32 CROWN 38, 44 CRYSTAL 42 CYBERTRON 41 DAEWOO 07, 44, 56 DAINICHI 41 DANSAI 07 DAYTON 44 DECCA 07, 48 DIXI 07, 44 DUMONT 53 ELIN 07 ELITE 41 ELTA 44 EMERSON 42 ERRES 07 FERGUSON 07, 36, 51 FINLANDIA 35, 43, 54 FINLUX 32, 07, 45, 48, 53, 54 FIRSTLINE 40, 44 FISHER 32, 35, 38, 45 FORMENTI 32, 07, 42 FRONTECH 31, 42, 46 FRONTECH/PROTECH 32 FUJITSU 48 FUNAI 40, 46, 58 GBC 32, 42 GE 00, 01, 08, 07, 10, 11, 17,

02, 28, 18

GEC 07, 34, 48 GELOSO 32, 44 GENERAL 29 GENEXXA 31, 41 GOLDSTAR 10, 23, 21, 02, 07,

GOODMANS 07, 39, 47, 48, 56 GORENJE 38 GPM 41 GRAETZ 31, 42 GRANADA 07, 35, 42, 43, 48 GRADIENTE 30, 57 GRANDIN 18 GRUNDIG 31, 53

TIC 07, 42

HANSEA HCM 18, 44 HINARI 07, 41, 44 HISAWA 18 HITACHI 31, 33, 34, 36, 42, 43,

54, 06, 10, 24, 25, 18

HUANYU 56 HYPSON 07, 18, 46 ICE 46, 47 IMPERIAL 38, 42 INDIANA 07 INGELEN 31 INTERFUNK 31, 32, 07, 42 INTERVISION 46, 49

BEON 07 BLAUPUNKT 31 BLUE SKY 41 BLUE STAR 18 BPL 18 BRANDT 36 BTC 41 BUSH 07, 41, 42, 44, 47, 56 CASCADE 44 CATHAY 07 CENTURION 07 CGB 42 CIMLINE 44 CLARIVOX 07 CLATRONIC 38 CONDOR 38 MARK 07 MATSUI 07, 39, 40, 42, 44, 47,

MCMICHAEL 34 MEDIATOR 07 MEMOREX 44 METZ 31 MINERVA 31, 53 MITSUBISHI 09, 10, 02, 21, 31 MULTITECH 44, 49 NEC 59 NECKERMANN 31, 07 NEI 07, 42 NIKKAI 05, 07, 41, 46, 48 NOBLIKO 49 NOKIA 32, 42, 52 NORDMENDE 32, 36, 51, 52 OCEANIC 31, 32, 42 ORION 32, 07, 39, 40 OSAKI 41, 46, 48 OSO 41 OSUME 48 OTTO VERSAND 31, 32, 07, 42

ALLADIUM 38

P PANAMA 46 PANASONIC 31, 07, 08, 42, 22 PATHO CINEMA 42 PAUSA 44 PHILCO 32, 42 PHILIPS 31, 07, 34, 56, 68 PHOENIX 32 PHONOLA 07 PROFEX 42, 44 PROTECH 07, 42, 44, 46, 49 QUELLE 31, 32, 07, 42, 45, 53 R-LINE 07 RADIOLA 07 RADIOSHACK 10, 23, 21, 02 RBM 53 RCA 01, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 61,

62, 09

REDIFFUSION 32, 42 REX 31, 46 ROADSTAR 41, 44, 46 SABA 31, 36, 42, 51 SAISHO 39, 44, 46 SALORA 31, 32, 42, 43 SAMBERS 49 SAMSUNG 07, 38, 44, 46, 69, 70 SANYO 35, 45, 48, 21, 14, 91 SBR 07, 34 SCHAUB LORENZ 42 SCHNEIDER 07, 41, 47 SEG 42, 46 SEI 32, 40, 49 SELECO 31, 42 SHARP 02, 19, 27, 67, 90 SIAREM 32, 49

ISUKAI 41 ITC 42 ITT 31, 32, 42 JEC 05 JVC 13, 23 KAISUI 18, 41, 44 KAPSCH 31 KENDO 42

32, 42

KENNEDY KORPEL 07 KOYODA 44 LEYCO 07, 40, 46, 48 LIESENK&TTER 07 LOEWE 07 LUXOR 32, 42, 43 M-ELECTRONIC 31, 44, 45, 54,

56, 07, 36, 51

MAGNADYNE 32, 49 MAGNAFON 49

VOX 07, 10, 03, 12, 29

MAGNA MANESTH 39, 46 MARANTZ 07 SIEMENS 31 SINUDYNE 32, 39, 40, 49 SKANTIC 43 SOLAVOX 31 SONOKO 07, 44 SONOLOR 31, 35 SONTEC 07 SONY 04 SOUNDWAVE 07

STANDARD 41, 44 STERN 31 SUSUMU 41 SYSLINE 07 TANDY 31, 41, 48 TASHIKO 34 TATUNG 07, 48 TEC 42 TELEAVIA 36 TELEFUNKEN 36, 37, 52 TELETECH 44 TENSAI 40, 41 THOMSON 36, 51, 52, 63 THORN 31, 07, 42, 45, 48 TOMASHI 18 TOSHIBA 05, 02, 26, 21, 53 TOWADA 42 ULTRAVOX 32, 42, 49 UNIDEN 92 UNIVERSUM 31, 07, 38, 42, 45,

46, 54

VESTEL 07 VICTOR 13 VOXSON 31 WALTHAM 43 WATSON 07 WATT RADIO 32, 42, 49 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 07 YOKO 07, 42, 46 ZENITH 03, 20

Turning Off the Front Panel Display and Indications

If you feel that the indicators on the Player are too bright when watching movies, you can turn them off except for the FL OFF indicator.

Operate using the remote control unit

Press FRONT LIGHT.

The front panel display and indicators turn on and off each time this is pressed. When off, only the FL OFF indicator is lit.

HOME MENU operation

Press 1 HOME MENU to display the HOME MENU screen.

Press

2  to select “Settings”, then press

ENTER.

Press

3  to select “Smart Settings”, then

press ENTER.

Audio Video Settings

Smart Settings

Control Playback Setting On Screen Language Communication Setup Version USB Memory Management Software Update System

Press 4  to select “Front Panel Display/LED”, then press ENTER.

Press

5  to select “On” or “Off”, then press

ENTER.

Press

6 HOME MENU or EXIT to exit.

Playback

Before Starting Playback

About Control Function with HDMI

The functions work when a control function with HDMIcompatible Pioneer Flat Panel TV or AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) is connected to the player using an HDMI cable. Also refer to the operating instructions of the Flat Panel TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.).

To use the control function with HDMI

The control function with HDMI operates when control • function with HDMI is set to On for all devices connected with HDMI cables. Once connections and the settings of all the devices • are finished, be sure to check that the player’s picture is output to the Flat Panel TV. (Also check after changing the connected devices and reconnecting HDMI cables.) The control function with HDMI may not operate properly if the player’s picture is not properly output to the Flat Panel TV. Use High Speed HDMI• function with HDMI. The control function with HDMI may not operate properly if other HDMI cables are used. For some models, the control function with HDMI may be • referred to as “KURO LINK” or “HDMI Control”. The control function with HDMI does not work with devices • of other brands, even if connected with an HDMI cable.

What the control function with HDMI can do

Outputting the optimum picture quality to a Flat • Panel TV compatible with the control function with HDMI.

When the control function with HDMI is enabled, video signals with the optimum picture quality for control function with HDMI are output from the player’s HDMI terminal.

Operating the player with the Flat Panel TV’s remote • control.

Such player operations as starting and stopping playback and displaying the menus can be performed from the Flat Panel TV.

The player’s playback picture is displayed on the Flat • Panel TV’s screen. (Auto-select function)

The input switches automatically on the Flat Panel TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) when playback is started on the player or the HOME MENU or Disc Navigator is displayed. When the input is switched, the playback picture, the HOME MENU or Disc Navigator appears on the Flat Panel TV.

The power of the Flat Panel TV and the player turns • on and off automatically. (Simultaneous power function)

When playback on the player is started or the HOME MENU or Disc Navigator is displayed, if the Flat Panel TV’s power was off, its power turns on automatically. When the Flat Panel TV’s power is turned off, the player’s power automatically turns off. (The power does not turn off automatically if a disc or file is playing on the player or the player’s operation screen is displayed on the Flat Panel TV.)

The player’s on-screen display language switches • automatically. (Unified language function)

When the language information from a connected Flat Panel TV is received, you can have the player’s on-screen display language change automatically to that of the Flat Panel TV. This function is available only when playback is stopped and the menu screen is not displayed.

Cables when using the control

About the PQLS function

PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio transfer control technology using the HDMI control function. The player’s output signals are controlled from the AV amplifier to achieve high sound quality playback using the amplifier’s quartz oscillator. This eliminates the influence of the jitter generated during signal transfer which can adversely affect the sound quality.

This player supports the functions below.•

The “PQLS 2ch Audio” function that is only activated – when playing music CDs (CD-DAs) The “PQLS Multi Surround” function that is activated – when playing all discs (BDs, DVDs, etc.) with linear PCM audio output The “PQLS Bitstream” function that is activated when –

playing with bitstream audio output The various PQLS functions are activated when a Pioneer • AV amplifier supporting the PQLS functions is connected directly to the HDMI OUT terminal with an HDMI cable and the main unit settings are set as shown below (page 21).

Control function with HDMI: On HDMI audio output: PCM (PQLS multi-surround only)

Also refer to the AV amplifier’s operating instructions.• See the Pioneer website for AV amplifiers supporting the • PQLS function.

CAUTION

The PQLS function may stop working when the video • output resolution is switched. The PQLS function will start working again once playback is stopped then restarted. When the PQLS 2ch function is activated, the output from • the player’s VIDEO OUTPUT jacks may not have the proper colors. If this happens, connect the TV and AV amplifier’s HDMI terminals or the TV and player’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to view the picture. Turn on the power of the AV amplifier connected to the • HDMI OUT terminal, then start playback of the disc.

NOTE

The PQLS indicator on the player’s front panel lights when • the PQLS function is activated (page 7).

Playback

This section explains playback of commercially available BD-/DVD-Video discs (movies, etc.), CDs, and video or audio recorded on BD-RE/-R and DVDRW/-R discs as well as USB memory devices.

Loading a Disc

PQLS

DVD-R

 OPEN/CLOSE

FL OFFOPEN/CLOSE

USB

5 V 0.5 A

AVCHD

 STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

Press 1  STANDBY/ON to turn on the power.

2  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

Press Load a disc on the disc tray.

Insert the disc with the label face up.• In case of disc recorded on both sides, face down the • side to play back.

Press 4  OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

BD/DVD Video Playback

BD VIDEO BD-RBD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

This player supports DVD upscaling during DVD playback (page 28).

Load a disc.1

Playback may begin automatically, depending on the • disc. Playback begins from the first title.• The menu may be displayed first, depending on the • disc. Perform playback operation by following the directions on the screen.

Press 2  PLAY if playback does not begin automatically or playback is stopped.

NOTE

The disc load time may vary depending on the disc.•

To stop playback

Press  STOP.

Resume playback function

When •  PLAY is pressed during playback, the position at which playback stopped is stored in the memory. When  PLAY is pressed, playback resumes from the point at which it stopped. To playback from the beginning, cancel resume mode by • pressing  STOP, then press  PLAY. (This may not work depending on the type of disc. In this case, open the disc tray or enter standby.)

NOTE

To specify the position from which you want to play and • continue playback from there, see page 19. Resume playback may not function with some discs (for • example BD-Video discs including BD-J applications (page

28)). To find out whether or not the disc includes BD-J applications, contact the disc’s manufacturer.

Displaying the disc information

Press DISPLAY during playback.

Each time you press • DISPLAY, the display switches as follows.

Disc Information Screen A

BD-VIDEO





1/1

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Disc Information Screen B

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No Display

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Type of disc Title number being played/Total number of Titles  Chapter number being played/Total number of  Chapters Elapsed playback time/Total playback time for the  Title

NOTE

Disc Information Screen A disappears after about 1 minute • elapses without performing any operations. For some commercially-released BD VIDEO discs, the total • playback time display for the Chapter/Title may not appear.

Playback

Playing BD-/DVD-Video Discs from the Menu

This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD • video disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up menu. The menu names, content and operations differ from • disc to disc. Operate as instructed on the disc’s instructions or menu. The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide (for • options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the disc menu.

DISC NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU• and POPUP MENU/MENU will not function if there is no menu

on the disc.

Using the top menu

BD VIDEO

DVD VIDEO

Press 1 DISC NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU.

Example

TOP MENU

Jazz

Classic

Latin

Rock

Press 2  to select the title, then press ENTER.

The selected title is played back.•

Using the disc menu

DVD VIDEO

Example: Select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”.

Press 1 DISC NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU. Press

2  to select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”,

then press ENTER.

The screen for selecting the subtitle language is • displayed.

Example

1 AUDIO LANGUAGE

2 SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

3 AUDIO

Press 3  to select the subtitle language, then press ENTER.

Press

4 DISC NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU to exit.

Using the pop-up menu

BD VIDEO

Press 1 POPUP MENU/MENU during playback.

Example

Pop-up menu

Press 2  to select the desired item, then press ENTER.

3 POPUP MENU/MENU to exit.

Press

The pop-up menu will automatically disappear for • some discs.

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE

BD VIDEO

This Player is compatible with BD-Video BONUSVIEW and BD-LIVE. When using BD-Video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW, you can enjoy such functions as secondary video (picture in picture) and secondary audio. With BD-Video discs supporting BD-LIVE, special video images and other data can be downloaded from the Internet. Data recorded on BD video and downloaded from BDLIVE is stored on the USB memory device (external memory). To enjoy these functions, connect a USB memory device (minimum 1 GB capacity, 2 GB or greater recommended) supporting USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s) to the USB port on this Player’s rear panel. For connections when using a wireless LAN adaptor, see “Connecting to the LAN (10/100) terminal” (page 11). Also, during BD-LIVE operations, do not connect a USB memory device to the USB port on this Player’s front panel.

When you insert or remove a USB memory device, be sure • to turn the main power off. To recall data stored in the USB memory device, first insert • the disc media that was being used at the time the data was downloaded (if a different disc is loaded, the data stored on the USB memory device cannot be played). If a USB memory device containing other data (previously • recorded) is used, the video and audio may not play back properly. If the USB memory device is disconnected from this player • during playback, playback of the disc will stop. Do not disconnect the USB memory device while playback is in progress. Some time may be required for the data to load (read/• write).

CAUTION

It may not be possible to use the BONUSVIEW and • BD-LIVE functions if there is insufficient space on the USB memory device. In this case, refer to “USB Memory Management” on page 24 for erasing the Virtual Package data and the BD-LIVE data in the USB memory device.

NOTE

Operation of USB memory devices is not guaranteed.• Playback of BD-LIVE function data differs depending on • the disc used. For details, consult the user instructions supplied with the disc. To enjoy the BD-LIVE function, a network connection and • settings are required (pages 11 and 22). For conditions and restrictions regarding Internet • connections using the BD-LIVE function, see the section “BD Internet Access” (page 22). BD-LIVE is a function that provides for automatic • connection to the Internet. Discs supporting the BD-LIVE function may send ID codes identifying this player and the disc to the contents provider via the Internet. The unit can be set to prevent automatic connection to the • Internet. For instructions on this setting, see the section “BD Internet Access” (page 22). When USB memory devices are connected to both the • USB ports on the player’s front and rear panels, the device that was connected first is used for the BONUSVIEW and BD-LIVE functions, while the device that was connected last is used for file playback and software updating.

Secondary video playback

BD-Video that includes secondary audio and video compatible with Picture in Picture can be played back with secondary audio and video simultaneously as a small video in the corner.

Press

1 SECONDARY VIDEO during playback

to display the secondary video status. When SECONDARY VIDEO is pressed again, the secondary video is played.

Primary audio/video

Press 2 SECONDARY VIDEO while the secondary video is playing to display the secondary video status. When SECONDARY VIDEO is pressed again, the secondary video turns off.

NOTE

To listen to secondary audio, set the digital audio output • setting (See “Audio Out” on page 21) according to the digital audio output format selection table on page 25. The secondary audio and video for Picture In Picture may • automatically play back and be removed depending on the content. Also, playable areas may be restricted.

Secondary audio/video

Playback

BD-RE/-R, DVD-RW/-R Playback

BD-RE BD-R

You can play back a recorded disc.

Load the disc.

When the disc tray is closed, playback starts • automatically.

NOTE

“Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc • so that it will play in other DVD players/recorders as well as this player. Only finalized DVD-RW/-R discs will play back in this player. (This player does not have a function to finalize discs.)

DVD-RW

DVD-R

Playback by selecting a title

While playback is stopped, press 1 HOME MENU to display the HOME MENU.

Select “Disc Navigator” using

2 , then press

ENTER.

5/21 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.

Program

Select

Program 1

1 Program 1

2 Program 2 3 Program 3 4 Program 4 5 Program 5 6 Program 6

Enter Return Exit

5/21

Fri

6/15

Fri

7/3

Mon

9/18

Thu 9/20 Sat 9/25

1/All 8 Titles

Playlist

110 Min.

56 Min. 40 Min. 20 Min. 60 Min.Thu

When loading a BD disc with usage restrictions placed • by a BD recorder, the password input screen appears. Then, input your password. If you input a wrong password three times, the disc tray will open. Close the disc tray, and then input a correct password. If the Disc Navigator screen is not displayed, press • DISC NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU.

Press 2  to select the desired title, then press ENTER.

When seven or more titles are displayed, switch pages • by pressing PAGE +/–. The same operation can be performed by pressing  or .

Press 3  STOP to stop playback.

NOTE

The Disc Navigator screen also can be displayed by • pressing DISC NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU when playback is stopped or by pressing ENTER after choosing “Disc Navigator” in HOME MENU when playback is stopped.

About the disc navigator display

5/21 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.

Program

Select

NOTE

The recording date is the date stored for the recorded title, • and depending on the device used for recording may differ from the actual date the recording (copy) was made.

Program 1

1 Program 1

2 Program 2 3 Program 3 4 Program 4 5 Program 5 6 Program 6

Enter Return Exit

Information of selected title  Title Name  Recording Date Recording Duration Button Guide 

5/21

6/15

7/3 9/18 9/20 Sat 9/25

Playlist

Fri

110 Min.

Fri

110 Min. Mon Thu

1/All 8 Titles

56 Min. 40 Min. 20 Min. 60 Min.Thu

Playback by selecting a Playlist

Press 1 BLUE while the Disc Navigator screen is displayed.

The Playlist screen is displayed.•

Press 2  to select the title, then press ENTER.

Playback of the selected title will begin.•

Press 3  STOP to stop playback.

Audio CD Playback

AUDIO CD

①

②

Playback from the beginning

Load an audio CD.1

The CD screen is displayed.•

③

(The CD screen is displayed only when a compact disc recorded in the CD-DA format is inserted.) Playback may begin automatically, depending on the • disc.

Select Enter

Press 2  PLAY if playback does not begin automatically or playback is stopped.

Press

3  STOP to stop playback.

Resume playback function

NOTE

Resume playback may not function depending on the disc.•

Playback by selecting a track

Press 1  to select the track, then press ENTER during playback or when playback is stopped.

Select Enter

Press 2  STOP to stop playback.

Operation procedure for the “Functions” menu

Press 1 YELLOW (Functions) or FUNCTION when the CD screen is displayed.

The “Functions” menu is activated.•

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Functions

Press 2  to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.

When playback is stopped, only “Track” can be • selected. For a description of each setting, see “Functions • which can be set” (Page 20).

Press 3  to set, then press ENTER.

Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow the • operation instructions on the screen.

Press 4 RETURN or YELLOW to exit the “Functions” menu.

NOTE

The displayed items vary depending on the disc.•

: +

Functions

: +

ReturnSelect Enter

Track select

Playback

Playing Video, Audio and Image Files

BD-RE BD-R

CD-RW

CD-R

NOTE

When you insert or remove a USB memory device, be sure • to turn the main power off. Do not disconnect the USB memory device while it is • playing. Files on the USB memory device cannot be played when • one of the discs below is loaded. Remove the disc.

BDs in BDMV or BDAV format – DVDs in VR, video or AVCHD format –

Music CDs – For details on playable files, see “Types of Discs that Can • Be Used with This Player” (page 4) and “About Files” (page

6). When playing normal image files, the images are played • one at a time. With slide shows, the image switches automatically.

DVD-RW

USB

DVD-R

Load the disc or connect the USB memory 1 device on which the image files are recorded, then press HOME MENU to display the HOME MENU.

Use

2  to select “Disc Navigator” (for video

files), “Music” (for audio files) or “Photo” (for image files), then press ENTER.

If only a disc or only a USB memory device is loaded/• connected, proceed to step 4.

Use 3  to select “BD/DVD/CD” or “USB Memory Device”, then press ENTER.

Select the file or folder.

Use •  to select the file. When a folder is selected using •  and ENTER is pressed, the files in the folder are displayed.

Press 5 ENTER to play the file.

When •  PAUSE is pressed during playback, playback pauses. Press  PAUSE again or press  PLAY to resume playback.

Press 6  or  to switch to the previous or next file.

Image files are switched using •  and  REV/  FWD. When RETURN is pressed, the file

selection screen reappears.

Press 7  STOP to stop playback.

NOTE

The following functions cannot be used during playback of • audio files:

Fast-forwarding/fast-reversing – Repeat function – Function control (page 19) –

Selecting and playing a different audio file during playback of an audio file

Press 1  to select the file.

Music03.mp3

Music01.mp3

1 2

Music02.mp3

Music03.mp3

Music04.mp3

4 5

Music05.mp3 Music06.mp3

SelectEnter

Press 2 ENTER to start playing the file.

The selected file is played.•

Functions

Playing back Slide Show

Load the disc or USB memory device on which 1 the image files are recorded, then press HOME MENU to display the HOME MENU.

Press

2  to select “Photo”, then press

ENTER.

If only a disc or only a USB memory device is loaded/• connected, proceed to step 4.

Press 3  to select “BD/DVD/CD” or “USB Memory Device”, then press ENTER.

Select the folder.

Press 5 ENTER to play the file.

Press •  PAUSE to pause the slide show. Press  PLAY to resume playback from where it stopped.

Press 6  STOP to stop the play at any time.

Press • RETURN to play a slide show of still images in another folder.

Setting slide show speed/repeat playback

Press 1 YELLOW (Slide Show Menu) during the folder selection screen.

The setting screen for “Slide Show Speed”/“Repeat • Mode Setting” appears.

Press 2  to select “Slide Show Speed”, then press ENTER.

Slide Show Speed Repeat Mode Setting

The slide show speed may be selected from “Fast”, • “Normal”, “Slow1” and “Slow2”.

Press 3  to select the desired speed, then press ENTER.

Press

4  to select “Repeat Mode Setting”,

then press ENTER.

Slide Show Speed Repeat Mode Setting

Press 5  to select the desired item, then press ENTER.

Press

6 EXIT to exit.

Normal

Yes

Playback

Playback Functions

BD VIDEO BD-RBD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD VIDEO

AUDIO CD

NOTE

Some operations in the following playback functions • cannot be performed depending on the specifications of the disc.

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search)

Fast Forward/Reverse functions when  REV or

FWD is pressed during playback.



Example: When  FWD is pressed

The search speed will change each time you press the • button. It is not possible to fast-forward or reverse to adjacent • titles. When the beginning or end of the title is reached, fast-forwarding/reversing is canceled and normal playback resumes. Subtitles are not displayed when fast-forwarding/reversing • BD-/DVD-Video discs.

AVCHD

Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current Chapter (Track)

Skipping (to the beginning of a chapter or track) functions when  or playback.



is pressed during

Pause

Pause functions when  PAUSE is pressed during playback.

Frame Advance Playback

Frame Advance Playback functions when

is pressed during Pause.

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NOTE

Frame advance playback is not possible with audio CDs.• Frame Advance Playback may not function properly with • discs other than DVD-RW (VR format). Some BD/DVD Video discs are not compatible with Frame • Advance Playback. Frame Reverse Playback cannot be performed with this • player.



Slow Playback

Slow Playback functions when pressed for more than 2 seconds during pause.

Press •  PLAY to return to normal playback. Slow playback onto adjacent titles is not possible. When • the beginning or end of the title is reached, slow playback is canceled and normal playback resumes.

NOTE

This doesn’t work for audio CDs.• Reverse Slow Playback cannot be performed with this • player.



Skip Search

Playback skips 30 seconds ahead when SKIP SEARCH is pressed during playback.

Replay

Playback jumps back 10 seconds when REPLAY is pressed during playback.

Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback)

Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat.1 Press 2 REPEAT. Press

3  to select the type of Repeat

Playback.

Playback Title: Repeats the title currently being played • back. Playback Chapter: Repeats the chapter currently • being played back. Scene Selection: Repeats the specified scene of title • or chapter.

Playback Title

Playback Chapter

Scene Selection

Press • RETURN to cancel without setting the type of Repeat Playback. For Audio CD, you can select “Playing Disc”, “Playing • Track” and “Specify The Part” as Repeat Playback options.

Press 4 ENTER.

Example: Repeat playback of a title

BD-VIDEO

1/3

55/2 00: 20: 30 2 English 1 1

On Title Repeat

5.1ch

On Title Repeat

Press 5 REPEAT OFF or REPEAT to return to normal playback.

Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specified Part)

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

AUDIO CD

Press 1 REPEAT during playback. Press

2  to select “Scene Selection”, then

press ENTER.

“Set Start Point” displays.•

Press 3 ENTER at the scene where you want to set the start point.

“Set End Point” displays.•

Press 4 ENTER at the scene where you want to set the end point.

The end point cannot be set when •  REV,  FWD,  or  is pressed.

To cancel Repeat Playback, press • REPEAT OFF or REPEAT.

NOTE

Press • , the Repeat Playback is cancelled and the next chapter (track) being play back (not including music CDs). Press •  once, the Repeat Playback is cancelled and the player returns to the start of current chapter (track). If you press •  again (within about 5 seconds) the player will skip to the beginning of the previous chapter (track). For Partial Repeat Playback, set the start and end points • within the same title. Repeat Playback may be forbidden depending on the disc.• During BD video, the same scene cannot be played • repeatedly. Partial Repeat Playback may not work in multi-angle • scenes. If you press • DISPLAY, you can confirm the Repeat Playback status (except for Audio CDs).

DVD-R

Playback Title

Playback Chapter

Scene Selection

Set Start Point

Playback Functions

Switching the Audio Mode

Press AUDIO.

The displayed content differs from disc to disc.

DVD VIDEO

BD VIDEO

The audio track currently being played back will be displayed. When multiple audio tracks are recorded on the disc, the audio track switches each time AUDIO is pressed.

DVD-R

DVD-RW

The mode switches as shown below each time AUDIO is pressed.

In the event bilingual (multiplex) broadcasts are recorded:

When a recorded broadcast with stereo or monaural audio is played back:

NOTE

When you play a program recorded in stereo or monaural, • and if you are listening to the Bitstream sound via the digital output jack, you cannot select the audio channel. Set the digital audio output setting to “PCM” (page 21) or listen via the analog output jacks if you want to change the audio channel. Settings for audio can be changed also in Function Control • Screen (see right). Some discs allow changing of the audio channel via a • menu. For details, see the manual for the disc. The display for audio automatically disappears after 5 • seconds.

The display will show • “MAIN”, “SUB” or “MAIN SUB”

“Stereo” is displayed. (Audio cannot be switched.)•

BD-RBD-RE

Switching Subtitles

If subtitles are provided in multiple languages, you can switch between them.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

The display indicates the subtitle number currently being • played back, and the subtitles appear. Each time • SUBTITLE is pressed, the subtitles change. You can also select “Off”.•

NOTE

Settings for subtitles can be changed also in Function • Control Screen (see right). Some discs allow changing of the subtitles channel via a • menu. For details, see the manual for the disc. The display for subtitles automatically disappears after 5 • seconds.

Switching the Angle

If multiple angles are recorded, you can switch between them.

Press

1 ANGLE during playback.

The display indicates the angle number currently being • played back. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle switches.

To return to the previous angle, press ANGLE to cycle through the angles until you return to the original angle.

Displaying the Angle Mark

You can change settings so that Angle Mark appears in the right bottom part of the screen when multiple angles are recorded. (The Angle Mark is displayed for BD/DVD video.) The settings can be changed in “Settings” – “Playback Setting” – “Angle Mark Display” (Page 21).

NOTE

Settings for angles can be changed also in Function • Control Screen (see right). Some discs allow changing of the angles channel via a • menu. For details, see the manual for the disc. The display for angles automatically disappears after 5 • seconds.

Settings During Playback

Function Control

This allows you to adjust various settings at once, like subtitles, audio and angle settings and the title selection for Direct Playback. The operations are the same for BD and DVD.

Function control operation procedure

Press 1 FUNCTION during playback.

The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.•

Function Control screen

Shows the operation status and the disc type.

Selects a title (or track) or chapter for playback, or

Provides help on remote control button operations.

BD-VIDEO

1/3

55/2 00: 20: 30 2 English 1 1 Off

Select Enter

5.1ch







ENTER

Return

Playback status display 

Setting items 

performs subtitles, audio and angle settings.

Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip)• Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)• Playback Elapsed Time/Specified Continued • Viewing Playback Time (Direct Time Skip) Subtitle Language• Angle Number• Audio• Repeat•

Operation guide display 

Press 2  to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.

For a description of each setting, see “Functions • which can be set” (Page 20).

Press 3  to set, then press ENTER.

Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow the • operation instructions on the screen.

Press 4 RETURN or FUNCTION to close the Function Control screen.

NOTE

If “– –” is displayed for an option like title number or • subtitles, the disc has no titles or subtitles which can be selected. The displayed items vary depending on the disc.• If you access the Function Control screen, it may be • impossible to operate the BD/DVD video playback. In cases like this, close the Function Control screen.

Continuing playback from a specified position (Continued Viewing Playback)

BD VIDEO BD-RBD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

This function allows you to continue playback from a position you specify to be played next time, even after turning the power off.

Setting

During playback, press

1 CONTINUED at the

position from which you want to start continued viewing playback.

The elapsed playing time at the specified position is • displayed at the top right of the screen.

Playing

Play the title for which you have set continued

viewing playback.

The Function Control screen appears automatically.• The Function Control screen can also be displayed by • pressing FUNCTION during playback.

Press 2 , select the specified continued viewing playback time, then press ENTER.

Playback starts from the specified position.•

NOTE

The continued viewing playback setting is canceled when •  OPEN/CLOSE is pressed. Continued viewing playback may not work properly with • some discs.

DVD-R

Playback

Settings During Playback

Functions which can be set

Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip)

Shows the title number being played back (or track number when playing back an audio •

CD). You can skip to the start of the title (or track).

To skip to the start of a selected title (or track), press the number buttons (0 to 9) to •

enter the title (or track) number when this option is highlighted.

Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)

Shows the chapter number being played back. You can skip to the start of the chapter.•

To skip to the start of a selected chapter, press the number• buttons (0 to 9) to enter the

chapter number when this option is highlighted.

Playback Elapsed Time/Specified Continued Viewing Playback Time (Direct Time Skip)

Shows the time elapsed from the beginning of the current disc title (or track). This lets •

you skip to a specific time.

When continued viewing playback is set, the elapsed playing time of the specified •

position is displayed. When ENTER is pressed, playback starts from the specified position.

Press •  to select the Hour, Minute or Second, then press  or the number

buttons (0 to 9) to set the time. Press ENTER to start playback at the set time.

NOTE

ENTER• : Enters the input number. CLEAR• : Clears the input number.

Subtitle Language

Shows the currently selected subtitle language. If subtitles are provided in other •

languages, you can switch to your preferred language.

Angle Number

Shows the currently selected angle number. If the video is recorded with multiple angles, •

you can switch the angle.

Audio

Shows the currently selected type of audio. You can select the desired type of audio.•

Repeat

The current Title (or Chapter) or partial segments can be repeatedly played back. Repeat •

Playback is also possible with REPEAT on the remote control.

NOTE

These functions may not work with all discs.•

Settings

Common Operations

The “Menu” enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments on the functions using the remote control unit.

Remove the disc when making these settings.

You need to call up the OSD to perform settings for this player. The following is the explanation for the basic operations of the “Menu”.

Example: Setting “Control”

Press  to select the desired item, then press ENTER.

Press previous “Menu” page.

Basic Operation for Playback Setting

Example: Setting “Parental Control” under “Playback Setting”

Press 1 HOME MENU to display the HOME MENU screen.

Press

2  to select “Settings”, then press

ENTER.

Press

3  to select “Playback Setting”, then

press ENTER. Press

4  to select “Parental Control”, then

press ENTER.

When you operate this Player for the first time, the • password setting screen will be displayed. See “When setting the password for the first time” below.

Press the number buttons (0 to 9) to enter your 5 4-digit password.

You cannot move to the next setting screen until you • can input the correct password.

Display the Menu screen

Select the next item

RETURN to return to the

Enter 4-digit password

Press HOME MENU to display the HOME MENU screen. Press  to select “Settings”, then press

ENTER.

When setting the password for the first time

6  to select the parental control level

Example: when the selected parental control is “8”

Select a menu item

Press  to select “Control”, then press ENTER.

Audio Video Settings Smart Settings

Control

Playback Setting On Screen Language Communication Setup Version USB Memory Management Software Update System

Exit the Menu screen

Press HOME MENU or EXIT to exit.

To set the password for the first time, press   to select “Yes” to enter the password setting menu, then press ENTER.

Press the number buttons (0 to 9) to enter  a 4-digit number for the password, then the same 4-digit number for confirmation.

Press  ENTER to complete the password setting procedure and move to the next setting screen.

Press for DVD VIDEO, BD-ROM, and then select the country code. Press ENTER after making each selection.

Parental Control

Disc Language Angle Mark Display Password Setting BD Internet Access

8 [Adult]

USA

Press 7 HOME MENU or EXIT to exit.

Settings

NOTE

Characters in • bold type are the default settings at time of purchase.

Audio Video Settings

TV Aspect Ratio

You can set the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV, and adjust the video output. If you switch your TV (i.e. because you have bought a new one) and the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV changes, you will have to change the “TV Aspect Ratio” setting.

Item

Wide 16:9: Select this when connecting to a TV with a

16:9 screen aspect ratio.

Normal 4:3: Select this when connecting to a TV with a

4:3 screen aspect ratio.

Item

Letter Box: If you connect to a TV with a screen aspect

ratio of 4:3 and playback a DVD with 16:9 video, the video will be played back with black bands at the top and bottom while maintaining the 16:9 ratio.

Pan Scan: If you connect to a TV with a screen aspect

ratio of 4:3 and playback a DVD with 16:9 video, the video will be played back with the left and right sides of the image cut off to display in 4:3 screen aspect ratio. (This function works if the disc is labelled for 4:3PS.)

Component Video Out

This sets the resolution of the component video output. Some TV are not fully compatible with the Blu-ray disc player, which may cause the image distortion. In this case, press VIDEO OUTPUT RESET on the remote control for five seconds. “Component Video Out” will be reset to “480i” (factory preset value).

Item

1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

HDMI Video Out

This sets the resolution of the HDMI video output. Some TV are not fully compatible with the Blu-ray disc player, which may cause the image distortion. In this case, press VIDEO OUTPUT RESET on the remote control for five seconds. “HDMI Video Out” will be reset to “Auto” (factory preset value).

Item

Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p

NOTE

When the BD player is connected to a 1080p 24 Hz • compatible TV and the “HDMI Video Out” is set to “Auto”, 1080p 24 Hz will automatically be displayed when compatible discs are played back. At 1080p 24 Hz/1080p 60 Hz, there is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks and VIDEO OUTPUT jack.

Video Out Select

This function allows you to select the priority video output when you connect video equipment such as a TV to both the HDMI OUT terminal and the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.

Item

HDMI, Component

NOTE

When the priority video output is selected, video is output from • the other video terminal with the resolution of the selected video output. If the video equipment connected to each of the terminals is • not compatible with the resolution of the priority video output, abnormalities in images on the screen may appear. When “Component” is selected from the “Video Out Select” • menu, “HDMI Video Out” cannot be set.

Audio Out

This lets you set the digital audio output format according to the capabilities of the connected audio equipment.

To listen to the secondary audio of Blu-ray discs, select • “PCM” or “Bitstream (Mix)”. For details, refer to the digital audio output format selection • table on page 25.

Item

PCM, Bitstream (Mix), Bitstream

NOTE

Make sure to select a compatible digital audio output format, • otherwise you will hear no sound or a garbled noise. If the HDMI device (Receiver, TV) is not compatible with • compressed formats (Dolby digital, DTS), the audio signal outputs as PCM. Secondary and Effect audio is not present on DVD video.• This setting has no effect on the analog (L/R) audio or • HDMI audio output to your TV. It is only valid for the optical and HDMI audio output to a receiver. If you play MPEG audio soundtracks, the audio signal • format will be PCM regardless of digital audio output format selection (PCM or Bitstream).

Dynamic Range Control

This lets you adjust the range between the loudest and softest sounds (dynamic range) for playback at average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear dialog.

Item

Normal: The same audio output range is played as the

original recorded audio output range.

Shift*: When Dolby Digital audio is played back, the

dynamic range of the audio is adjusted so that the dialog portion can be heard easily. (If the audio sounds abnormal, set to “Normal”.)

Auto: When you play back audio in the Dolby

TrueHD format, the dynamic range is automatically adjusted.

*: Lower the audio volume before setting. If you do not do so, the speakers may emit a loud sound or excessive output may be applied to the speakers.

Smart Settings

Auto Power Off

This sets the Player so that power is automatically shut off if playback is stopped for about 10 minutes.

Item

Yes, No

Front Panel Display/LED

If you feel that the indicators on the Player are too bright when watching movies, you can turn them off except for the FL OFF indicator.

Item

On, Off

Control

This sets the Player to be controlled from the Flat Panel TV via the HDMI cable.

Item

Yes : Select this to operate this player with the

remote control unit of a Flat Panel TV connected by cable. This also turns on the PQLS function.

No: Select this when you do not want to use the

control function.

NOTE

For details, refer to “About Control Function with HDMI ” on • page 14. When “Component” is selected from the “Video Out • Select” menu, the control function with HDMI does not work. If you want to use the control function with HDMI features, select “HDMI” from the “Video Out Select” menu, then reselect “Yes” for “Control”.

Playback Setting

Parental Control

This lets you set the Parental Control for BD-ROM/ DVD-video depending on the disc content. The available Parental Control Levels are shown below. The 4-digit password number needs to be entered before the Parental Control Levels and the Country Code are set. The Parental Control Levels and the Country Code cannot be set if a password has not been created or the password is not entered.

Select the rating level appropriate for the age of the user.•

Item (Parental control level)

8 and off: All BD-video/DVD-video can be played.

ohibits play of BD-video/DVD-video with

1-7: Pr

corresponding ratings recorded on them.

Item (Country code)

Select the country code.

The ratings differ according to the country.•

NOTE

Refer to “Basic Operation for Playback Setting” on page 20 • for details.

Disc Language (Disc Priority Language)

This lets you select the language for subtitles, audio and menus displayed on the screen.

Item (Subtitle)

Select the language you want to display.

Item (Audio)

Select the language you want to hear.

Item (Menu)

Select the language you want to display.

Angle Mark Display

This lets you turn the Angle Mark Display on or off when BD/DVD video recorded with multiple angles is played back. of the screen.)

(The angle mark is displayed in the top right

Item

Yes, No

Playback Settings

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