Pioneer BDP-53FD User Manual

BDP-53FD BDP-52FD

Blu-ray 3D™ PLAYER LECTEUR Blu-ray 3D™

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Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

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

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product classified under the Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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 product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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.

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Information to User

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

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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

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CAUTION

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

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The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands

Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level – a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound, so what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:

• Set your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion.

• Once you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and leave it there.

BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.

• Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

• Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

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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

7) accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as

8) radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

9) or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding 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

10) pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 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.

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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.

Contents

01 Before you start

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . . . . 6

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About operation of this player from a mobile device

(iPod, iPhone, iPad etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Types of discs/files that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Playable files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

02 Connecting up

Connecting using an HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

About Control Function with HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting video and audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting a TV using a video/audio cable . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier using

an optical digital audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting components to the USB port . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About USB memory devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting the USB memory device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting to the network through LAN interface. . . . 22

Connecting to a wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

03 Getting Started

Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu . . . . 24

Operating the TV with the player’s remote control . . . . 25

TV Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

04 Playback

Playing discs or files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Forward and reverse scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing specific chapters or tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Skipping content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Step forward and step reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing a specific section within a title or track

repeatedly (A-B Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing in the desired order (Programmed Play). . . . 29

Making bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Displaying thumbnail images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Switching the camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Switching the subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Displaying the disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Switching the audio and secondary audio . . . . . . . . . 30

Switching the secondary video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playback functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the FUNCTION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing from a specific time (Time Search) . . . . . . . . 33

Playing a specif Playing specified range of discs, titles or chapter

(track/file) in random order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Continuing playback from a specified position

(Continued Viewing Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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itle, chapter or track (Search) . . . 33

05 Playback from Home Media Gallery

About Home Media Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

About network playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

DLNA Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Disc/USB playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing back image files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing in the desired order (Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Adding tracks/files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Deleting tracks/files from the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

06 Playing the web contents

Available web contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing the items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

07 Advanced settings

Changing the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Operating the Initial Setup screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Software updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Restoring all the settings to the factory default

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Language Code Table and Country/Area

Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

08 Additional information

Software license Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Cautions on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Moving the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Place of installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Turn the power off when not using the player . . . . . . 56

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Cleaning the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Caution for when the unit is installed in a rack

with a glass door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Handling discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Control function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Chapter 1

Before you start

What’s in the box

•Remote control x 1

• Video/audio cable (yellow/white/red plugs) x 1

• AAA/R03 dry cell batteries x 2

•Warranty card

•Power cord

• Operating instructions (this document)

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the rear cover.

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

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

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

Insert the negative () side first.

WARNING

• 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.

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, eve n 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.

3 Close the rear cover.

Close securely (a click should be heard).

The batteries included with the player hav e been provided to allow you to check product operation and may not last long. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

Software Update

Product information on this player is provided on the Pioneer website. Check this website for update and service information on your Blu-ray disc player.

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About operation of this player from a mobile device (iPod, iPhone, iPad etc.)

The player can be controlled from a mobile device by installing the special application onto the mobile device.

For details, see the product information on the Pioneer website.

This special application may be changed or discontinued without notice.

Types of discs/files that can be played

Playable discs

Discs with the logo marks below indicated on the disc label, package or jacket can be played.

Caution

• Only the discs that have been finalized can be played.

Disc type Logo

BD-ROM 

BD-R 

BD-RE 

DVD-ROM 

DVD

BDMV BDAV

Application format

DVD-

Video

DVD-

Audio

DVD VR

CD-DA

DTS-CD

DATA-

DISC

2,3,4

DVD-R

3,7

DVD-RW

2,3

DVD+R

DVD+RW

CD-DA

(Audio CD)

CD-R

CD-RW

CD-ROM 

1. Discs on which video, image or audio files are recorded. This player does not support multisession discs or multiborder recording.

2. Including dual-layered discs.

3. Finalize them before playing them on this player.

4. DVD-R for Authoring discs (3.95 and 4.7 GB) cannot be played.

5. Including the AVCHD format.

6. Including the AVCREC format.

7. Version 1.0 DVD-RW discs cannot be played.

8. Including Video CDs.

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• “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

• Corporation and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective corporations.

 Discs that cannot be played

• HD DVDs

•DVD-RAM discs

It is possible that some discs other than the ones listed above may not be playable either.

Note

• Some discs cannot be played, even if one of the logo marks on the previous page is indicated.

• To play 8 cm discs, set the disc in the 8 cm disc depression in the center of the disc tray. No adapter is necessary. 8 cm BD-ROMs cannot be played.

 About audio formats

The following audio formats are supported on this player:

•Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby Digital Plus

• Dolby Digital

•DTS-HD Master Audio

• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

•DTS Digital Surround

•MPEG audio (AAC)

•Linear PCM

To enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, it is recommended to connect the player to an AV receiver or amplifier compatible with these audio formats using an HDMI cable. After loading a BD containing sound in one of these audio formats, select the audio format on the menu screen.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 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-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTSHD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

 Playing BDs

• BDs (BDMV) compatible with the formats below can be played.

– Blu-ray Disc Read-Only (ROM) Format Version 2 – Blu-ray Disc Recordable (R) Format Version 2 – Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format Version 3

This player supports BD-ROM Profile 5.

“Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

BONUSVIEW functions such as playback of secondary video (Picture-in-Picture) and secondary audio can be used. The data used with the BONUSVIEW functions (the secondary video (Picture-in-Picture) and secondary audio data) may be stored in the storage. For details on secondary video and secondary audio playback, refer to the disc’s instructions.

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

BD-LIVE functions such as downloading movie trailers or additional audio and subtitle languages and playing on-line games can be enjoyed over the Internet. The data downloaded with the BD-LIVE function (trailers, etc.) is stored in the storage. Refer to the disc’s instructions for details about BD-LIVE functions.

“BD-LIVE” logo is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.

With BD-ROMs, it is possible to use BD-J (Java) applications to create highly interactive titles, for example including games.

Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

• BDs (BDAV) compatible with the formats below can be played.

– Blu-ray Disc Recordable (R) Format Version 1 – Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format Version 2

 Playing DVDs

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.

The AVCHD is a high definition (HD) digital video camera recorder format recording high-definition onto certain media by using highly efficient codec technologies.

 About region numbers

Blu-ray Disc Player and BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs are assigned region numbers according to the region in which they are sold.

This player’s region numbers are:

•BD-ROM: A

•DVD-Video: 1

Discs not including these numbers cannot be played. Discs playable on this player are as shown below.

• BDs: A (including A) and ALL

• DVDs: 1 (including 1) and ALL

 Playing CDs

Regarding copy protected CDs: This player is designed to conform to the specifications of the Audio CD format. This player does not support the playback or function of discs that do not conform to these specifications.

 DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a two-sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content — video, audio, etc. — while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material.

The DVD side of a DualDisc can be played on this player. The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compatible

with this player. It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc,

the opposite side to that being played will be scratched. Scratched discs may not be playable.

For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

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

 Playing discs created on computers or BD/DVD recorders

• It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a computer due to the application settings or computer’s environment settings. Record discs in a format playable on this player. For details, contact the dealer.

• It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a computer or a BD/DVD recorder, if burn quality is not good due to characteristics of the disc, scratches, dirt on the disc, dirt on the recorder’s lens, etc.

 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 c reated as described below.

Example of folder structure:

Root

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

01 Folder

XX Folder

Folder

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.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.

Playable files

Video, image and audio files recorded on DVDs and CDs can be played.

Caution

• In DVD, only the one recorded by the ISO 9660 file system can be played.

• Some files may not be playable.

• For some files, it may not be possible to use certain functions during playback.

• It may not be possible to play some files, even if they have the extension of a file playable on this player.

• Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played (not including DivX VOD files).

 Supported video file formats

• DivX Plus HD

DivX Certified (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including premium content.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX 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 DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified

purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

DivX logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

Note

•This DivX order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX V OD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message Authorization Error will be displayed and your content will not be played. Learn more at www.divx.com/vod.

– This player’s DivX VOD registration code can be

checked at HOME MENU  Initial Setup 

Playback  DivX(R) VOD DRM  Registration Code (page 44).

– The number of views is restricted for some DivX

VOD files. When such files are played on this player, the remaining number of views is displayed. Files for which the remaining number of views has reached 0 cannot be played (This DivX rental has expired is displayed). Files for which the number of vi ews i s no t res tric ted can b e pl ayed as m any t imes as you like (the remaining number of views is not displayed).

to play DivX® and DivX PlusTM HD

is a digital video format

device must be registered in order to play

, DivX Certified®, DivX PlusTM HD and associated

Certified device must be registered in

•MKV

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”

• Windows Media™ Video (WMV)

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.

 Supported image file formats

•JPEG

• Progressive JPEG

File format: JFIF Ver. 1.02/Exif Ver. 2.2 Resolution: Up to 4 096 x 4 096 pixels

 Supported audio file formats

• Windows Media™ Audio 9 (WMA9) Bit rate: Up to 192 kbps Sampling frequencies: 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

• MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps Sampling frequencies: 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

• Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) (Only for BDP-

53FD)

Sampling frequencies: 96 kHz to 192 kHz Quantization bitrate: 16 bit, 24 bit Channel: 2ch

 Playable file extensions

• Video files .divx, .mkv, .wmv and .avi

• Image files .jpg and .jpeg

• Audio files .wma and .mp3 .flac (BDP-53FD only)

Part Names and Functions

Remote Control

6 7

11 12

13 14

17 18

1  STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and

off.

2 CONTINUED – Use to continue playback from a

specified position. (page 34)

3 TV CONTROL – (page 25) 4 AUDIO – (page 30)

22 23

30 31 32

34 35 36

5 FL DIMMER – Each time this is pressed, the

brightness of the front panel display changes and/or the lighting status of the indicators on the front panel switches as shown in the table below.

Front panel display

Bright Lights Lights Off Middle Lights Lights Off Dark Lights Lights Off Off Off Off Lights

Blu-ray (BDP-53FD only)

Indicators

PQLS FL OFF

CD/SACD – For hybrid discs, press to switch between

the CD and SACD layers.

6TOP MENU – Press to display the top menu of the BD-

ROM or DVD-Video.

7 NETFLIX – (page 40) 8 HOME MEDIA GALLERY – (page 35) 9 /// – Use to select items, change settings

and move the cursor. ENTER – Press to execute the selected item or enter a

setting that has been changed, etc.

10 HOME MENU – (page 41)

11  REV – (page 28) 12  PLAY – (page 27)

13 // – (page 28) 14  PAUSE – (page 27) 15 Number buttons – Use these to select and play the

title/chapter/track you want to view or listen to and to select items from menus.

16 CLEAR – Press to clear the numeric number, etc. 17 DISPLAY – (page 30) 18 FUNCTION – (page 33) 19 Remote control LED – Lights when a command is

sent from the remote control. Flashes while the TV band code is being set.

20  OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc

tray.

21 RECEIVER CONTROL 22 SUBTITLE – (page 30) 23 ANGLE – (page 29)

24 HDMI

BDP-53FD – Use to switch HDMI Mode alternately

(pages 17 and 43). BDP-52FD – Use to switch the resolution of the video

signals output from the HDMI OUT terminal (page 43).

25 EXIT – (page 40)

26 POP UP MENU/MENU – Press to display the

BD-ROM or DVD-Video menus.

27 RETURN – Press to return to the previous

screen.

28 Color buttons – Use these to navigate BD-ROM

menus.

PROGRAM – (page 29) BOOK MARK – (page 29) ZOOM – (page 29) INDEX – (page 29)

page 28)

29  FWD –

(

30 // – (page 28) 31  STOP – (page 27) 32 2nd VIDEO – (page 31) 33 2nd AUDIO – (page 30) 34 A-B – (page 28) 35 ENTER – Press to execute the selected item or enter a

setting that has been changed, etc.

36 REPEAT – (page 28) 37 SKIP SEARCH – Press to skip 30 seconds ahead when

SKIP SEARCH is pressed during playback.

38 REPLAY – Press to jump back 10 seconds when

REPLAY is pressed during playback.

Note

• This remote control unit is equipped with two ENTER buttons (9 and 35 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.

Front Panel

BDP-53FD

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9

BDP-52FD

1 2 3 4 7 8 9

1  STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and

off.

2 FL OFF indicator – (page 13)

3 Disc tray

4 Front panel display 5 Blu-ray indicator (BDP-53FD only) – (page 13) 6 Remote control sensor – Point the remote control to

this, then operate it within approximately 7 m. The player may have trouble capturing remote cont rol

signals if there is a fluorescent light nearby. If this happens, move the player away from the fluorescent light.

7 PQLS indicator – (page 18) 8  OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc

tray.

9  – Press to stop playback. 10 USB port – (page 21) 11  – Press to start playback.

10 11

Rear Panel

BDP-53FD

1 2 43 5 6

BDP-52FD

1 2 43 5 6 87

1 HDMI OUT terminal(s) – (below and page 16) 2 VIDEO OUTPUT terminals – (page 21) 3 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal – (page 21) 4 AUDIO OUTPUT terminals – (page 21)

5 LAN (10/100) terminal – (page 22) 6 USB port – (page 21) 7 RS-232C terminal – This terminal is not used. 8AC IN – (page 23)

 About the HDMI terminals on the BDP-53FD

MAIN – Connect with an HDMI-compatible TV or/and AV receiver or amplifier. This is the terminal that is used mainly. SUB – Connect with an HDMI compatible AV receiver or amplifier. This terminal is only for outputting audio signals.

Note

• No video signal can be output through the SUB terminal. Make sure to connect your TV to the MAIN terminal.

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections.

After connecting, make the settings at the Setup Navigator or Initial Setup menu according to the type of cable connected (page 24).

Also refer to the operating instructions for the device being connected.

Note

• The illustrations used here are mainly of the BDP53FD.

Connecting using an HDMI cable

The audio and video signals can be transferred to HDMIcompatible devices as digital signals with no loss of sound or video quality.

Note

• For the BDP-53FD, make the HDMI Mode setting at the Initial Setup menu according to the connection of the devices to the player (pages 17 and 43).

• Make the settings at the Setup Navigator menu according to the connected HDMI-compatible device (page 24).

• 1080p video signals may not be output, depending on the HDMI cable being used.

About HDMI

This player incorporates the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI

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.

The player supports Deep Color. The conventional players can transmit a video signal with 8 bit color depth in the YCbCr 4:4:4 or RGB format; the players supporting Deep Color can transmit a video signal with a color bit depth of greater than 8 bits per color component. Subtle color gradations can be reproduced when this player is connected to a TV that supports Deep Color.

) technology.

This product is compatible with “x.v.Color” that have the capability to realize a wide-gamut color space based on the xvYCC specifications. Playing video signals conforming to “xvYCC” standards on this player when this player is connected to an “x.v.Color”-compatible TV, etc., expands color reproduction capabilities, allowing natural colors to be reproduced more faithfully than ever. “x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to the products that have the capability to realize a wide-gamut color space based on the international standard specifications defined as xvYCC.

“x.v.Color” and Corporation.

are trademarks of Sony

 Playable audio signals through the HDMI OUT terminal

•Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby Digital Plus

• Dolby Digital

•DTS-HD Master Audio

•DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

•DTS Digital Surround

•MPEG-2 AAC

•Linear PCM Linear PCM audio signals meeting the following

conditions can be output: – Sampling frequency: 32 kHz to 192 kHz – Number of channels: Up to 8 (up to 6 for a 192 kHz

sampling frequency)

 When connected to a DVI device

• It is not possible to connect DVI devices (computer displays, for example) that are not compatible with HDCP. HDCP is a specification to

protect audiovisual content across the DVI/HDMI interface.

• No audio signals are output. Connect using an audio cable, etc.

• This player is designed for connection with HDMIcompatible devices. When connected to a DVI device, it may not operate properly depending on the DVI device.

About Control Function with HDMI

The functions work when a control function with HDMIcompatible Pioneer Flat Screen TV or AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) is connected to the player using an HDMI cable.

Also refer to the operating instructions for the Flat Sc reen 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 the connections and the settings of all the devices are finished, be sure to check that the player’s picture is output to the Flat Screen 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 Screen TV.

• Use High Speed HDMI control 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 this player is connected with an HDMI cable.

 What the control function with HDMI can do

• Outputting the optimum picture quality to a Flat Screen 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 Screen TV’s remote control.

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

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

The input switches automatically on the Flat Screen TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) when pl ayb ack is s tar ted on t he p lay er o r th e Ho me M enu is displayed. When the input is switched, the playback picture, the Home Menu appears on the Flat Screen TV.

Cables when using the

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

When playback on the player is started or the Home Menu is displayed, if the Flat Screen TV’s power was off, its power turns on automatically. When the Flat Screen TV’s power is turned off, the player’s power automatically turns off.

 Setting the HDMI Mode (Only for BDP-53FD)

The BDP-53FD has two HDMI OUT (MAIN, SUB) terminals. See page 15 for the details on these terminals.

The HDMI Mode needs to be selected before playback to use the control function appropriately.

To make the setting, press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu, select Initial Setup  Audio Output  HDMI Mode.

See the table below and set up the HDMI Mode according to your connection style.

HDMI Mode

Single     Separate  Pure

Audio

• No video signal is output through the SUB terminal.

HDMI OUT MAIN HDMI OUT SUB

Video Audio Control Video Audio Control



Caution

This terminal is only for audio signals.

 Sound Retriever Link

About Sound Retriever Link

Sound Retriever Link is a sound quality correction control technology that automatically adjusts the compressed sound quality for the connected AV receiver using HDMI control function.

Sound Retriever Link function allows you to enjoy higher quality audio by setting the connected AV receiver’s Sound Retriever function automatically.

Sound Retriever Link function on this player works exclusively with the following situations.

• PC Audio Stream that is played by USB devices or via network.

• The Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Sound Retriever Link function is connected to this player through an HDMI cable and the player’s setting is set as shown below (page 43).

Control: On

• Also refer to the instructions of the AV receiver.

• See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible with Sound Retriever Link function.

Caution

• Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Sound Retriever Link function. Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause malfunction.

 Stream Smoother (only for the BDP53FD)

Stream Smoother is a function that automatically improves picture quality when playing network video contents by using a built-in high picture quality circuit to reduce mosquito noise, block noise, etc.

Note

• On the BDP-53FD, this function is activated even when no AV receiver is connected.

 Stream Smoother Link (Only for BDP-52FD)

About Stream Smoother Link

Stream Smoother Link is a function that improves picture quality of network video contents using the control function with HDMI. Stream Smoother Link function allows you to enjoy a high quality picture with less noise by setting the connected AV receiver’s Stream Smoother function automatically.

Stream Smoother Link function on this player works exclusively with the following situations.

• Playback of PC contents stored on discs and USB devices.

• The Pioneer AV receiver with Stream Smoother Link function is connected to this player through an HDMI cable.and the player’s setting is set as shown below (page 43).

Control: On

• Also refer to the instructions for the AV receiver.

• See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible with Stream Smoother Link function.

Caution

• Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Stream smoother Link function. Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or AV converter (such as HDMI switch) can cause malfunction.

 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 receiver to achieve high sound quality playback using the receiver’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 receiver sup porting the PQLS functions is connected directly to the HDMI OUT terminal with an HDMI cable and the player’s settings are set as shown below (page 43).

Control: On

• Also refer to the AV receiver’s operating instructions.

• See the Pioneer website for AV receivers 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 receiver’s HDMI terminals to view the picture.

• Turn on the power of the AV receiver connected to the HDMI OUT terminal, then start playback of the disc.

Note

• PQLS indicator on the player’s front panel display lights when the PQLS function is activated (page 14).

Connecting a TV

See Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier on the right column to connect an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable.

Caution

• Hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the cable.

• Placing a load on the plug could result in faulty contact and no video signals being output.

 BDP-53FD

Connect a TV to the HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal.

BDP-53FD’s rear panel

 BDP-52FD

HDMI cable

(commercially

available)

To HDMI input terminal

BDP-52FD’s rear panel

Match the direction of the plug to the terminal

It is also possible to connect to an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable (below).

and insert straight.

HDMI cable

(commercially

available)

Match the direction of the plug to the terminal

To HDMI input terminal

It is also possible to connect to an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable (on the right column).

and insert straight.

Direction of signal flow

It is also possible to connect a TV via AV reciever or amplifier to HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal. See Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier on the right column.

Caution

• Make sure to connect a TV to HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal, video signals cannot be output from HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal.

• Make sure to set HDMI Mode to Single (page 43).

Direction of signal flow

Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier

Connect to an AV receiver or amplifier in order to enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or DTS Digital Surround. For instructions on connecting the TV and speakers to the AV receiver or amplifier, refer to the operating instructions for AV receiver or amplifier.

Caution

• Hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the cable.

• Placing a load on the plug could result in faulty contact and no video signals being output.

 BDP-53FD

Match the direction of the plug to the terminal and insert straight.

HDMI cable

(commercially

available)

BDP-53FD’s rear panel

HDMI cable (commercially available)

To HDMI input

terminal

AV receiver

AV receiver or amplifier

or amplifier

From HDMI output terminal to HDMI input terminal

Direction of signal flow

Achieving better video and sound quality

When connecting one TV (or projector) and AV amplifier to the player, connect in such a way that the video and audio signals are transferred separately in order to achieve higher quality video and sound.

BDP-53FD’s rear panel

AV receiver or amplifier

Caution

• Make sure to connect a TV to HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal, video signals cannot be output from HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal.

• Make sure to set HDMI Mode to Separate (page 43).

• If the AV amplifier connecte d to the HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal is also connected to a TV, the TV’s input may switch automatically. If this happens, turn off the control function with HDMI on the TV.

 BDP-52FD

BDP-52FD’s rear panel

HDMI cable

(commercially

available)

Match the direction of the plug to the

To HDMI input terminal

AV receiver

From HDMI output terminal

or amplifier

To HDMI input

HDMI cable

(commercially

available)

terminal and insert straight.

terminal

Direction of signal flow

Match the direction of the plug to the terminal and insert straight.

HDMI cable (commercially available)

To HDMI input

terminal

AV receiver or amplifier

Direction of signal flow

Connecting video and audio cables

Note

• Make the settings in the Setup Navigator menu according to the type of cable connected (page 24).

• To output video signals from this player, connect using a video cable (not including when connected using an HDMI cable).

Connecting a TV using a video/audio cable

Caution

• Connect the player’s video output directly to your TV.

This player supports the analog copy protection technology. Therefore, the picture may not be displayed properly if this player is connected to a TV via a DVD recorder/video deck or when playing the player’s output material that is recorded by a DVD recorder/video deck. Furthermore, the picture may not be displayed properly due to the copy protection when the player is connected to a TV with a built-in video deck. For details, contact the manufacturer of your TV.

BDP-53FD’s rear panel

Yellow

Red

White

Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier using an optical digital audio cable

BDP-53FD’s rear panel

Red

White

Video/audio cable

Optical digital audio

cable (commercially

available)

To optical digital

audio input terminal

AV receiver or

amplifier

Note

• To switch the video from the AV receiver or amplifier, also connect the video output terminals.

(included)

2-channel analog audio can also be connected.

To audio input terminals

Direction of signal flow

Connecting components to the USB port

The data downloaded with the BD-LIVE function and the data used with the BONUSVIEW function when playing BD-ROMs can be stored on a device connected to the USB port (USB memory).

It is also possible to connect to

Video/audio

cable (included)

an AV receiver or amplifier. Connect the audio signals using an optical digital audio cable or an audio cable (2 channels) (on

Direction of signal flow

Note

• Video signals are output with a resolution of 480/576I or 480/576P when this player is connected using a video cable.

• Depending on the output video resolution setting, the picture may not be output.

the right column).

To video/audio input terminals

About USB memory devices

The USB memory devices that can be connected to the player are as shown below.

• USB 2.0-compatible memory devices

• FAT16 or FAT32 file system, minimum 1 GB capacity (2 GB or more recommended)

Note

• Devices formatted with a file system other than the above cannot be used. Such devices may however be usable if they are formatted from the player.

• USB memory devices may not be recognized if they contain multiple partitions.

• Some USB memory devices may not operate with this player.

• Operation of USB memory devices is not guaranteed.

Connecting the USB memory

device

Caution

• Be sure to turn the player’s power off before connecting or disconnecting USB memory devices.

• Use empty USB memory devices (on which nothing is stored).

• If the USB memory device is write-protected, be sure to disable the write-protection.

• Placing excessive loads on the plug may result in poor contact, making it impossible to write data on the USB memory device.

• When a USB memory device is connected and the player’s power is turned on, do not unplug the power cord.

• USB external hard disks cannot be connected to the player.

Player’s front panel

USB memory device

BDP-53FD’s rear panel

USB memory device

Note

• Devices may not work if connected to the USB port via a memory card reader or USB hub.

Connecting to the network through LAN interface

By connecting this player to the network via the LAN terminal, you can play audio files stored on the components on the network, including your computer, using HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs.

BDP-53FD’s rear panel

Internet

LAN cable (commercially available)

Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router (with or without the built-in DHCP server function) with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher). Turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see Setting the IP address on page 46 .

 LAN terminal specifications

LAN terminal: Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

Note

• Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment.

• When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an Internet service provider is required. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.

Modem

Router

LAN

321

LAN cable (commercially available)

WAN

Connecting to a wireless LAN

Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold AS

-WL300 for connection.

• Refer to the operating instructions of AS-WL300 for the setting details.

BDP-53FD’s rear panel

Internet

Connecting the power cord

Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.

BDP-53FD’s rear panel

LAN/USB feeder cable

(included with the AS-WL300)

Wireless LAN converter

(AS-WL300)

Modem

Router

DC 5V WPS

Ethernet

Power cord (included)

WAN

To wall outlet

Chapter 3

Getting Started

Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu

Be sure to perform these settings when using the player in the following situations.

• When you use the player for the first time.

•After Initial Setup format.

• After updating the player’s software.

Caution

• Before turning on the power, check that the connections between the player and other devices are correct. Also, turn on the power of the devices connected to the player before turning on the player’s power.

• When using a Pioneer Flat Screen TV or front projector compatible with the Control function, set Control to On on the connected device before turning on the player’s power.

Note

• When a Pioneer Flat Screen TV or front projector compatible with the Control function is connected to the player using an HDMI cable, the player is automatically set to the optimum picture quality for the connected device.

3 Start Setup Navigator.

Press ENTER.

• Setup Navigator starts.

4 Select the OSD language.

Use / to select, then press ENTER. When a Pioneer Flat Screen TV that is compatible with

Control function is connected to this player’s HDMI OUT terminal, language settings are imported from the Pioneer Flat Screen TV’s language settings before Setup

Navigator begins.

5 Select the appropriate output resolution for the connected TV. Use / to select, then press ENTER.

6 Select the appropriate aspect for the connected TV. Use / to select, then press ENTER.

7 Close the Setup Navigator menu.

Press ENTER.

• Setup Navigator finishes and the setting is stored.

• Press RETURN to go back to the previous screen.

1 Turn on the TV’s power and switch the input.

See the TV’s operating instructions for the details of operating the TV.

2 Turn on the player’s power.

Press  STANDBY/ON. Check that the Setup Navigator menu is displayed.

 If the Setup Navigator menu is not displayed

 Press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu, select Initial Setup  Setup Navigator  Start, then press ENTER.

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 no t 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.

1 Input the 2-digit manufacturer code.

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

Note

• The factory default 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.

2 Check that the TV can be operated. 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.

TV Preset code list

Manufacturer Code(s)

PIONEER 00, 31, 32, 07, 36, 42, 51,

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 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 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

TLINE 40, 44

FIR 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, 50 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 HANSEATIC 07, 42 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 ISUKAI 41 ITC 42 ITT 31, 32, 42 JEC 05 JVC 13, 23 KAISUI 18, 41, 44 KAPSCH 31 KENDO 42 KENNEDY 32, 42 KORPEL 07 KOYODA 44 LEYCO 07, 40, 46, 48 LIESENK&TTER 07 LOEWE 07 LUXOR 32, M-E

LECTRONIC 31, 44, 45, 54, 56,

07, 36, 51

MAGNADYNE 32, 49 MAGNAFON 49 MAGNAVOX 07, 10, 03, 12, 29 MANESTH 39, 46 MARANTZ 07 MARK 07 MATSUI 07, 39, 40, 42, 44, 47, 48 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 PALLADIUM 38 PANAMA 46 PANASONIC 31, 07, 08, 42, 22 PATHO CINEMA 42 PAUSA 44

42, 43

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,

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 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, THO

RN 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

Chapter 4

Playback

• When a BD with usage restrictions set by a BD recorder is loaded, the PIN code input screen appears. In this case, input your PIN code.

3 Press  PLAY to play the disc.

• To pause, press  PAUSE during playback.

• To stop, press  STOP during playback.

Note

• Some discs start playing automatically when the disc tray is closed.

• DVD-Video discs have parental lock features. Input the password registered in the player’s settings to unlock the parental lock. For details, see page 48.

 If the disc menu is displayed

For some discs, the disc menu is displayed automatically when playback starts. The contents of the disc menu and the way to operate depend on the disc.

 Resuming playback from where it was stopped (resume playback function)

• When  STOP is pressed during playback, the point at which the disc stopped is stored in the memory. When  PLAY is pressed after that, playback resumes from that point.

• To cancel the resume playback function, press  STOP while playback is stopped.

Playing discs or files

This section describes the player’s main operations. For the types of discs and files that can be played, see

page 8. Video, image and audio files recorded on discs are played with the Home Media Gallery (page 35).

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

Turn the TV’s power on and switch its input beforehand.

2 Press  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and load the disc.

Note

• Load the disc with the printed side facing up.

• Several dozen seconds are required to read the disc. Once reading is completed, the type of disc is displayed on the player’s front panel display.

Note

• The resume playback function is canceled automatically in the following cases:

– When the disc tray is opened. – When the file list window is switched. – When the power is turned off.

• When you want to continue playback from a position you specify to be played next time, see Continuing

playback from a specified position (Continued Viewing Playback) on page 34.

• The resume playback function cannot be used for some discs.

Forward and reverse

scanning

 During playback, press REV or FWD.

• The scanning speed switches each time the button is pressed. The speed steps depend on the disc or file (the speed is displayed on the TV screen).

 To resume normal playback

 Press  PLAY.

Playing specific chapters or tracks

 Input the number of the chapter or track you want to play.

• Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number, then press ENTER.

•Press CLEAR to clear the values you have input.

Skipping content

 During playback, press  or .

•When  is pressed, the playback skips ahead to the beginning of the next chapter/track/file.

•When  is pressed while a video or audio file is playing, the playback skips back to the beginning of the currently playing chapter/track/file. Press twice to skip back to the beginning of the previous chapter/ track/file.

•When  is pressed while an image file is playing, playback returns to the previous file.

Playing in slow motion

 While playback is paused, press and hold / or /.

• The speed switches each time the button is pressed (the speed is displayed on the TV screen).

 To resume normal playback

 Press  PLAY.

Step forward and step reverse

Playing a specific section within a title or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

Use this procedure to play a specific section within a title or track repeatedly.

1 During playback, press A-B to select the starting point.

• A- is displayed on the TV screen.

2 During playback, press A-B to select the ending point.

• A-B Repeat playback starts.

 To cancel A-B Repeat play

• Press A-B during the A-B Repeat play.

Note

• A-B Repeat play is canceled in the following cases: – When you search outside of the repeat range. – When you start other Repeat Play or Random Play.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

Use this procedure to play the currently playing disc, title, chapter, track or file repeatedly.

 During playback, press REPEAT.

•Each time you press REPEAT the type of repeat modes changes as shown below.

Current chapter  Current title

DVD

Current chapter  Current title  All titles

CD/Video file/Audio file/Image file

Current track/file  All titles

 To cancel Repeat Play

• Press REPEAT several times during Repeat Play.

Note

• Repeat Play is canceled in the following cases: – When you search outside the repeat range. – When you start other Repeat Play or Random Play.

 While playback is paused, press / or /.

• The picture moves a step forward or reverse each time the button is pressed.

 To resume normal playback

 Press  PLAY.

Playing in the desired order (Programmed Play)

1 During playback, press PROGRAM.

• The program screen is displayed.

2 Select the program number. Use / to select, then press ENTER.

3 Select the title you want to play.

Use / to select, then press .

4 Select the chapter you want to play. Use / to select, then press ENTER.

5 Press  PLAY.

• Playback starts.

 Editing the program

1 Select the program number you want to edit, then press ENTER.

2 Select title/chapter, then press ENTER.

 Deleting the program

 Select the program number you want to delete,

then press CLEAR.

• To delete all the programs, press RETURN.

Note

• When you use audio CDs for Programmed Play, enter the track number in step 3.

• This function does not work with BDs.

Making bookmarks

You can make bookmarks on the video currently playing and play back the scene later.

 During playback, press BOOKMARK.

• The bookmark is made.

• Maximum number of bookmarks are 12.

 Playing the bookmarked scene

1 Press and hold BOOKMARK for a few seconds.

• The list of bookmarks is displayed.

2 Select the bookmark you want to play.

Use / to select, then press ENTER.

 Deleting the bookmark

 Select the bookmark you want to delete, then

press CLEAR.

• Bookmarks may not be allowed to make for some discs.

• Bookmarks are canceled in the following cases: – When the player’s power turned off. – When the disc tray is opened.

Zoom

 During playback, press ZOOM.

• Each time you press ZOOM, the zoom level changes as shown below.

Zoom 2x  Zoom 3x  Zoom 4x  Zoom 1/2x  Zoom 1/3x  Zoom 1/4x  Normal (not displayed)

Note

• This function does not work with some discs.

Displaying thumbnail images

Displaying the thumbnails of the image files on the disc.

 During playback, press INDEX.

• Display the thumbnail of image files. The maximum number is 12 at once.

• If you select one of the image and press ENTER, slideshow will start from the image you selected.

Switching the camera angles

For BD-ROM and DVD-Video discs on which multiple angles are recorded, the angles can be switched during playback.

 During playback, press ANGLE.

• The current angle and total number of recorded angles are displayed on the TV screen. To switch the angles, press

• The angles can also be switched by selecting Angle from the FUNCTION menu.

• If the angles are not switched when ANGLE is pressed, switch them from the disc menu screen.

ANGLE

again.

Switching the subtitles

For discs or files on which multiple subtitles a re recorded, the subtitles can be switched during playback.

Caution

• The subtitles cannot be switched for discs recorded by a DVD or BD recorder. Also refer to the operating instructions for the device used for recording.

 During playback, press SUBTITLE.

• The current subtitle and total number of recorded subtitles are displayed on the TV screen. To switch the subtitle, press SUBTITLE again.

• The subtitles can also be switched by selecting Subtitle from the FUNCTION menu.

• If the subtitles are not switched when SUBTITLE is pressed, switch them from the disc menu screen.

 Turning the subtitles off

 Press SUBTITLE several times or select Subtitle

from the FUNCTION menu to switch the setting to Off.

 About displaying external subtitle files while playing DivX media files

In addition to the subtitles recorded in DivX media files, this player also supports the display of external subtitle files. If a file has the same name as that of a DivX media file aside from the file extension and the extension is one of the extensions listed below, the file is treated as an external subtitle file. Note that DivX media files and external subtitle files must be located in the same folder. Only one external subtitle file can be displayed on this player. Use a computer, etc., to delete any external subtitle files you do not want to display from the disc.

.srt, .sub, .txt, .smi, .ssa, .ass

If the language code is specified for the external subtitle file, the subtitles are displayed with the font corresponding to that language code. If no language code is specified, the subtitles are displayed with the font corresponding to the language code set at Subtitle Language (page 44). The same font is used for all the languages in each of the groups below.

Group 1 Afrikaans(af/afr), Basque(eu/eus), Catalan(ca/cat),

Danish(da/dan), Dutch(nl/nld), English(en/eng), Faroese(fo/fao), Finnish(fi/fin), French(fr/fra), Galician(gl/ glg), German(de/deu), Guarani(gn/grn), Icelandic(is/isl), Irish(ga/gle), Italian(it/ita), Latin(la/lat), Norwegian(no/ nor), Portuguese(pt/por), Rhaeto-Romance(rm/roh), Scots-Gaelic(gd/gla), Spanish(es/spa), Swahili(sw/swa), Swedish(sv/swe), Zulu(zu/zul)

Group 2 Albanian(sq/sqi), Croatian(hr/hrv), Czech(cs/ces),

Hungarian(hu/hun), Polish(pl/pol), Romanian(ro/ron), Slovak(sk/slk), Slovenian(sl/slv)

Group 3 Belarusian(be/bel), Bulgarian(bg/bul), Macedonian(mk/

mkd), Moldavian(mo/mol), Russian(ru/rus), Serbian(sr/ srp), Ukrainian(uk/ukr)

Group 4 Greek(el/ell) Group 5 Estonian(et/est), Kurdish(ku/kur), Turkish(tr/tur)

Note

• Depending on the file, the external subtitles may not be displayed properly.

Displaying the disc information

 Press DISPLAY.

The disc information appears on the TV screen. To switch off the information display, press DISPLAY again.

The information display differs between during playback and when playback is stopped.

Switching the audio and secondary audio

For discs or files on which multiple audio streams/ channels are recorded, audio streams/channels can be switched during playback. Also use this procedure to switch the secondary audio for BD-ROMs on which secondary audio is recorded.

 During playback, press AUDIO/2nd AUDIO.

• The current audio and total number of recorded audio streams are displayed on the TV screen. To switch the audio, press AUDIO/2nd AUDIO again.

• The audio/secondary audio can also be switched by selecting Audio or Secondary Audio from the FUNCTION menu.

• If the audio/secondary audio is not switched when AUDIO/2nd AUDIO is pressed, switch it from the disc menu screen.

 Turning the Secondary Audio off

 Press 2nd AUDIO several times or select

Secondary Audio from the FUNCTION menu to switch the setting to Off.

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