Pioneer BDP-94-FD Owners manual

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc PLAYER

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.

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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IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.

PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND
KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

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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.

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Information to User

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

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

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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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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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product Name: Blu-ray Disc PLAYER
Model Number: BDP-94HD
Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVISE, INC.
Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]

CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product, but this
product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1.
To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers
or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

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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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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The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: inside of the unit

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); 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)

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WARNING

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

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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.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC

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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).

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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).

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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with the
product will 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

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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.

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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. If you find it damaged,
contact the Pioneer service center on the back cover, or
your dealer for a replacement.

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

his 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.

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit
you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how
you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that
lets the sound come through loud and clear 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.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it

comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound
level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Since hearing damage from loud noise is often
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of
sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel
Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40

Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

80
at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90

Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,
thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent
hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we
want you listening for a lifetime.

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Contents

01 Before you start

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Disc/content format playback compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

File compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Titles and chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DVD-Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

BD-ROM regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

02 Connecting up

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using other types of video output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting for HDMI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting using the component video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing the output video resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting using an S-Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting for surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Network connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Controlling this player via another Pioneer component . . . . . . . 16

Using an external IR receiver with this player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

03 Controls and displays

Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Front panel display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

04 Getting Started

Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting up for network use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing movies, music and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing BD/DVD movies and audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

05 Using the Disc Navigator

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Movie Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Photo Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Music Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

06 Using the Home Media Gallery

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

About network playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Using the Home Media Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Movie Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Photo Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Music Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

About Windows Media Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

07 Video/Audio Adjust menu

Video Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Audio Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

08 Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

About the audio output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Speaker Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

09 Additional information

Taking care of your player and discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Screen sizes and disc formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Resetting the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Setting up the remote to control your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

TV Preset code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

BD/DVD language code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

BD/DVD country/area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

BD-ROM playback

Blu-ray Disc is a next-generation video disc format featuring far
higher disc capacity than conventional DVD. The higher capacity
makes a whole range of new and enhanced features possible, such
as support for high-definition video up to 1920 x 1080 pixels, high
quality, surround sound audio, greater interactivity and richer
content.

BD-ROM discs are commercially produced discs (Video Distribution
format) that can contain movie and other video content, interactive
content, enhanced menu features such as pop-up menus (press
POPUP MENU/MENU during playback for these), full-color, high­definition animated buttons and animated menu transition effects,
button sounds (sounds are played when menu buttons are selected
or activated), high-definition bitmap subtitles supporting full-color
images with frame-accurate animation effects up to full video frame
rate, and so on.

While BD capacity is enough for most applications, the BD-ROM
standard allows for content to be spread across several discs,
removing the limit of one physical disc. Follow the on-screen
instructions during playback when using these special kinds of
discs.

BD-J application

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDMI Control

By connecting this unit to a Pioneer plasma television or AV system
(amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with an HDMI cable, you can control
this unit from the connected plasma television or AV system, as well
as have the connected plasma television or AV system automatically
change inputs in response to this unit starting playback or having
the GUI screen (ex. Disc Navigator) displayed (known as the Auto­select function). The connected plasma television can there by have
its power turned from off to on by this function.

You can also have this unit turn on automatically when you control
this unit from a connected plasma television is turned on
(Simultaneous power function).

Additionally, when the language information from a connected
plasma television is received, you can have this unit’s on-screen
display language change automatically to that of the plasma
television (only when playback is stopped and GUI screen is not
displayed).

Refer to your plasma television’s operating manual for more
information regarding how your plasma television transmits
language information.

For more information about which operations can be carried out by
connecting via HDMI cable, refer to the operating manual for your
plasma television or AV system.

PureCinema

When you playback film material (24 frames/second) on a BD-ROM
or DVD-video disc, the progressive scan line automatically converts
the film material to optimum quality (see PureCinema on page 39).

The BD-ROM specification supports Java for interactive content.
The Java specification for BD-ROM is known as BD-J. This allows
content providers to put games and other interactive material linked
to specific titles on to BD-ROM discs. (This player does not support
downloadable BD-J content, direct connection to the Internet or the
retrieval of content through the Internet.)

Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
© 2000-2007 Esmertec AG
Esmertec and Jbed are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Esmertec AG.

Connect to a local area network

Connect this player to one or more computers in your house via
Ethernet and use them as media servers, streaming audio, video
and still image files for playback on your TV and/or audio system.

HDMI digital interface

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) interconnect
provides high quality digital audio and video, all from a single user­friendly connector. HDMI is the first consumer electronics interface
to support uncompressed standard, enhanced, or high-definition
video plus standard to multi-channel surround sound audio, all
using one interface. You can easily connect to an HDMI-equipped
AV receiver or audio-visual device for high quality audio and video.

1080/60p and 1080/24p output video

This player supports a variety of output video resolutions, up to
1080 lines/60 frames per second, progressive (HDMI only), making
it ideal for playing high-definition Blu-ray Discs.

High quality audio

Blu-ray supports DTS, DTS-HD (DTS-HD is played back as DTS),
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD (Dolby TrueHD is
played back as Dolby Digital) and Linear PCM audio in up to eight
channels (up to two channels for 24-bit/192 kHz audio). Connect this
player to a surround-sound AV receiver for a true home theater
experience.

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

• “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

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Movie file playback

Video files encoded in the WMV (Windows Media* Video), MPEG-1/2
formats are playable from DVD-R/-RW, or from a connected media
server.

Music file playback

This player supports various audio formats, including WMA
(Windows Media* Audio), MP3 and WAV. You can play files stored
on DVD-R/-RW, or from a connected media server.

Photo file playback

PNG, GIF and JPEG image files — including the popular EXIF format
used by most digital cameras to store picture shooting information
together with the JPEG image — are playable from DVD-R/-RW, or
from a connected media server.

* “Windows Media™” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be
used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box along
with these operating instructions when you open it:

•Remote control

• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2

• Stereo audio cable (red/white plugs)

• Video cable (yellow plugs)

•LAN cable

•Power cable

• Warranty card

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.

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Using the remote control

Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and
the remote sensor on the unit.

• The remote has a range of about 23 feet (at an angle of 30º from
either side of the sensor). Use within this range in front of the
remote control sensor on the front panel.

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or
fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor.

• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each
other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to
this unit.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating
range of the remote.

• When the batteries run down or you change the batteries, the TV
preset codes are automatically reset. See Resetting the player on
page 47 to reset them.

Disc/content format playback
compatibility

Putting the batteries in the remote
control

• Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment
following the indications (,) inside the compartment.

Important

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and
bursting. Please observe the following:

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

• Don’t use different kinds of batteries together — although they
may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match
the indications in the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for
a month or more.

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

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General disc compatibility

This player is compatible with a range of disc types (media) and
formats. Compatible discs will usually feature one of the following
logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some
disc types, such as recordable BD, DVD or CD, may be in an
unplayable format — see below for further compatibility
information.

Blu-ray Disc (BD)

DVD-Video

• “Blu-ray Disc” and are trademarks.

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

• This player may not be able to play perfectly every disc that
features one of the logos listed above. Please contact Pioneer if
you find a disc that won’t play properly.

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Important

• This player is not compatible with BD-R/-RE (Blu-ray Disc
Recordable Format Ver. 1 and Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format
Ver. 2), DVD-R/-RW (VR mode), DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, CDs
(with PC files) or disc types other than those listed above.

• Do not use 8 cm disc adapters with this player. 8 cm discs can
be played directly by placing then in the 8 cm disc depression in
the center of the disc tray.

BD-ROM compatibility

• BD-ROM discs should conform to the BD-ROM Profile1.

• If a disc containing DTS-HD audio is played, this player is only
compatible with bitstream output or playback decoding of
current DVD (DTS) material (sampling rate: 48 kHz max., 5.1ch).

• If a disc containing Dolby TrueHD audio is played, this player is
only compatible with bitstream output or playback decoding of
current DVD (Dolby Digital) material (sampling rate: 48 kHz
max., 5.1ch).

• This player cannot play 8 cm BD-ROM discs.

DVD-R/-RW compatibility

• This player is compatible with DVD-R/-RW discs recorded in
DVD-Video format.

• DVD-R/-RW discs containing PC data can also be played. See
below for file compatibility.

• Unfinalized DVD-R/-RW discs and VR mode DVD-R/-RW discs
cannot be played in this player.

PC-created disc compatibility

Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in
this unit due to the settings of the application software used to
create the disc. Check with the software publisher for more detailed
information.

CD-R/-RW/-ROM compatibility

• This player does not support the playback of CD-R/-RW discs.

• PC files stored on CDs cannot be played back.

• CD-R/-RW discs that are not finalized cannot be played back.

• Regarding copy protected CDs: This product 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 new 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 will play in this product (excluding any
DVD-Audio content).

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.

File compatibility

• Compatible media: DVD-R, DVD-RW, media server on network
(some formats may not be supported depending on the media
server type).

• Even when they are in a supported format, some files may not
play or display depending on the content.

• Even when playing a supported format, some functions may not
operate properly depending on the content.

• DRM-protected contents on DVD-R/-RW discs or on media
servers that do not support WMDRM, and otherwise
incompatible files are skipped.

• Please note, the following file naming structure needs to be
adhered to when creating/renaming any digital media to be
played on the unit (either through computer-created disc media,
or the Home Media Gallery connection). This disclaimer does
not apply to any media purchased at retail locations:
Due to the coding system used, this player will only read/play
files named using standard alphanumeric characters. Any other
characters or symbols (e.g. characters with accents) used in
naming the file will render it unreadable/unplayable by the unit.
If you encounter any difficulties with playback of media, please
rename the file in accordance to this standard.

Supported video formats

• Windows Media Video 9 (WMV9)

– MP@HL

• Windows Media Video 9 (WMV9) Advanced Profile (VC-1)

– AP@L3

• MPEG-2 (PS/TS)

– MP@HL

•MPEG-1

Supported audio formats

• Windows Media Audio 9 (WMA9)

– Bit rate: up to 192 kbps (constant bit-rate (CBR));

up to 384 kbps (variable bit-rate (VBR))

– Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

• Windows Media Audio 9 Pro (WMA9 PRO)

– Bit rate: up to 768 kbps
– Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
– Channels: up to 5.1ch

• MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)

– Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
– Bit rate: up to 320 kbps

• Linear PCM (WAVE)

– Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

Supported image formats

• JPEG

– Baseline JPEG and progressive JPEG/Exif are supported
– Resolution: up to 4096 x 4096 pixels

•PNG

– Resolution: up to 4096 x 4096 pixels

•GIF

– Resolution: up to 4096 x 4096 pixels

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File extensions

The following file extensions should be used with this player:

•Video

.wmv .mpg .mpeg

•Audio

.wma .mp3 .wav

•Image

.jpg .jpeg .png .gif

Even when files have a supported file extension, some files may not
play or display depending on the content or media server type.

Titles and chapters

BD and DVD movie discs are divided into one or more titles. Titles
may be further subdivided into chapters.

Title 1 Title 2 Title 3

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

DVD-Video regions

All commercially produced DVD movies (DVD-Video discs) carry a
region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which region(s)
of the world the disc is compatible with. This player also has a region
mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible
regions will not play in this player. Discs marked ALL will play in any
player.

The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of the world.

1

2

4

2

5

6

5

1

2

3

4

This player is REGION 1.

BD-ROM regions

Like DVD movies, BD movie discs (BD-ROM) also carry a region
mark that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is
compatible with. This player also has a region mark, which you can
find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible regions will not play
in this player. Discs marked ALL will play in any player.

The diagram below shows the various BD-ROM regions of the world.

REGION A
REGION B
REGION C

This player is REGION A.

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Chapter 2

Connecting up

Rear panel

1

AC IN

2113 4 5 6 7 8 9

CONTROL

IN

IR

IN

SETTING 2

SETTING 1

IR RECEIVER

HDMI OUT

LAN(10/100)

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1AC IN

Connect the supplied power cord here, then plug into a power
outlet.

2 CONTROL IN

Use to control this player from the remote sensor of another Pioneer
component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the
mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the

CONTROL IN of this player using a mini-plug cord (page 16).
3 HDMI OUT

HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and
video (page 13).

4 LAN (10/100)

Ethernet port for 10BASE-T (10 Mbps) or 100BASE-TX (100 Mbps)
network connection (page 16).

5 VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT

Video output (composite) that you can connect to your TV or AV
receiver using the supplied video cable (page 12).

S-Video output that you can use instead of the VIDEO OUT jacks
(page 15).

6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

High quality video output for connection to a TV, monitor or AV
receiver that has component video inputs.

Connect using a commercially available three-way component video
cable (page 14).

7 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – COAXIAL/OPTICAL

Digital audio outputs for connection to a PCM, Dolby Digital, and/or
DTS-compatible AV receiver (page 15).

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

VIDEO OUT

Y

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

P

B

P

R

S

COMPONENT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

VIDEO OUT

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

(2ch)

FRONT

L

L

R

R

8 AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)

Multi-channel (5.1ch) analog audio outputs for connection to an AV
receiver with multi-channel analog audio inputs (page 15).

9 AUDIO OUT (2ch)

Stereo analog audio outputs for connection to your TV, AV receiver
or stereo system (page 12).

10 IR IN

Jack for an external IR (infrared) remote control receiver (page 16).

11 IR RECEIVER switch

Switch to the setting compatible with your external IR remote
control receiver (page 16).

Tip

• When connecting this player to your TV, AV receiver or other
equipment, make sure that all components are switched off
and unplugged.

• You may find it useful to have the manuals supplied with your
other components handy when connecting this player.

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Easy connections

AC IN

L

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

TV

CONTROL

SETTING 2

SETTING 1

IR RECEIVER

IN

IR

IN

HDMI OUT

LAN(10/100)

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

S

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

Y

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

P

B

P

R

COAXIAL OPTICAL

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

(2ch)

FRONT

L

L

R

R

AUDIO OUT

To power outlet

This is a basic setup that allows you to watch discs on your TV using
just the cables supplied.

Important

• This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not
connect this player to your TV via a VCR using AV cables, as the
picture from this player will not appear properly on your TV. (This
player may also not be compatible with some combination TV/
VCRs for the same reason; refer to the manufacturer for more
information.)

• Do not unplug the player from the power outlet while it is
switched on.

• Do not plug this player into a switched power supply found on
some amplifiers and AV receivers.

1 Connect the VIDEO OUT and one pair of AUDIO OUT jacks
to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV.

Use the supplied red/white stereo audio and yellow video cables.
Make sure you match up the left and right audio outputs with their
corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

See Using other types of video output below if you want to use a
different type of connection.

2 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN inlet,
then plug into a power outlet.

Using other types of video output

This player has standard (composite), S-Video and component video
outputs, as well as an HDMI connector (for digital video/audio).

In order to be able to watch HD (high definition) BDs at their full
resolution, you should connect the player to your TV using either the
component video output, or (even better) the HDMI output.

An HDMI connection will additionally give you HD output when
watching DVDs.

If your display has neither of these connection types, an S-Video jack
is also provided, which should give slightly better video quality than
using the standard video output.

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AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(2ch)

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

L

L

R

R

COAXIAL OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

LAN(10/100)

HDMI OUT

Y

S

P

B

P

R

SETTING 2

SETTING 1

IR RECEIVER

IR

CONTROL

IN

IN

Connecting for HDMI output

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped monitor or
display, you can connect it to this player using a commercially
available HDMI cable.

The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as
most digital audio formats.

Important

• This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High­Definition Multimedia Interface). Depending on the component
you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in
unreliable signal transfers.

• If you change the display connected to the HDMI output, you will
also need to change the Output Video Resolution settings to
match the new display (see Changing the output video resolution
on page 14 to do this).

• The HDMI connection is compatible with 8-channel linear PCM
signals (44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
bitstream and DTS (5.1 channel signals) bitstream.

• Depending on the HDMI cable being used, 1080p output may
not appear correctly.

• If you connect a DVI device to the HDMI output of this player,
ensure that it is compliant with High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector,
you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI
connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult
your local audio dealer for more information.

1

, 16 bit/20 bit/24 bit), Dolby Digital

• Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect the HDMI OUT
interconnect on this player to an HDMI interconnect on an
HDMI-compatible display.

HDMI IN

HDMI-compatible display

• The arrow on the cable connector body should be face up for
correct alignment with the connector on the player.

After switching on the player you may need to set the output video
resolution and HDMI color space for compatibility with your display.
See Changing the output video resolution on page 14 and HDMI
Color Space in Using the Initial Setup menu on page 41.

Note

1 192 kHz output is limited to 2 channels.

About HDMI

HDMI supports both standard and high-definition video, plus
standard and multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features
include uncompressed digital video, one connector (instead of
several cables and connectors), and communication between the
AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface
(DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content
transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays.

About HDMI Control

You can enable HDMI Control by turning the HDMI Control setting
to On for all components connected via HDMI cable. Check the
video output from this unit once you have completed making
connections and settings for all components. You will need to check
the video output each time you change connected components or
remove the HDMI cable.

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AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(2ch)

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

L

L

R

R

COAXIAL OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

LAN(10/100)

HDMI OUT

Y

S

P

B

P

R

SETTING 2

SETTING 1

IR RECEIVER

IR

CONTROL

IN

IN

Connecting using the component
video output

You can use the component video output instead of the standard
video out jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment).

• Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on
your TV, monitor or AV receiver.

Be careful to match up the colors of the three jacks for correct
connection.

Y

B

P

R

P

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV

Changing the output video resolution

Use the OUTPUT RESOLUTION button located on both the front
panel and the remote control to switch the output video resolution
for the HDMI and component video outputs.

The table below shows the output settings.

*3,5

Component
output

TV’s preferred
resolution

Setting HDMI output

AUTO TV’s preferred

resolution

480i 480/60i 480/60i 480/60i

480p 480/60p 480/60p 480/60i

720p 720/60p

1080i 1080/60i

720/60p

1080/60i

1080p 1080/60p 480/60i 480/60i

Source
Direct

Dependent on

*3,5

source

Dependent on

*2,4,5

source

*6

*1,2

*1,2

Video/S-Video
output

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

Note

• Depending on your display, some of the settings may result in
the picture disappearing. In this case, press OUTPUT
RESOLUTION repeatedly until the picture re-appears.

• 1080/60p and 1080/24p output is only compatible with HDMI
displays. They are not compatible with the component video
output.

•When Output Video Resolution is set to 720p, 1080i or 1080p,
video is output in 16:9 format even if TV Aspect Ratio is set to 4:3
(Standard). See TV Aspect Ratio on page 41.

• If the contours of the displayed subjects look jagged or blurred,
try setting the Output Video Resolution to 480i. (If you connected
this player to your TV with the HDMI connection and the picture
disappears when you switch the Output Video Resolution to
480i, use the component connection with the 480i Output Video
Resolution or S-Video, the standard composite connection
instead.)

• Note that when using a Component Video connection with a TV
or other AV component (not using HDMI), 480/60i video may be
output in 480/60p.

24p output

For smooth presentation of 1080/24p or 720/24p video with an
HDMI-equipped display compatible with 1080/24p input, set 24p
Direct Out on this player to On (see page 41).

This player will output 1080/24p video over HDMI in the following
cases:

• 1080/24p video: When the Output Video Resolution is set to
Auto or Source Direct.

• 720/24p video: When the Output Video Resolution is set to Auto.

Note

• Even when 24p Direct Out is set to On, if a TV not compatible with
1080/24p video is connected, the actual frame frequency of the
video output will be 60 Hz.

• The video output will be interrupted when switching the video
output from 1080/24p or 720/24p to other output video
resolutions, or when switching to 1080/24p or 720/24p from
other output video resolutions.

*1

Video output is 480i during copy protected DVD-Video playback.

*2

Video output during BD-ROM playback is 480i depending on the disc.

*3

Refer to 24p output below for conditions.

*4

The frame frequency for 1080/24p is still 60 Hz.

*5

The video output will be interrupted when switching the video output.

*6

For resolutions that cannot be output by component output, video is output in the

following resolutions: 480/60i

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AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(2ch)

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

L

L

R

R

COAXIAL OPTICAL

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

LAN(10/100)

HDMI OUT

Y

S

P

B

P

R

SETTING 2

SETTING 1

IR RECEIVER

IR

CONTROL

IN

IN

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(2ch)

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

L

L

R

R

COAXIAL OPTICAL

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

LAN(10/100)

HDMI OUT

Y

S

P

B

P

R

SETTING 2

SETTING 1

IR RECEIVER

IR

CONTROL

IN

IN

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(2ch)

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

L

L

R

R

COAXIAL OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

LAN(10/100)

HDMI OUT

Y

S

P

B

P

R

SETTING 2

SETTING 1

IR RECEIVER

IR

CONTROL

IN

IN

Connecting using an S-Video output

You can use the S-Video output instead of the VIDEO OUT jack to
connect this player to your TV (or other equipment).

• Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO
OUT to an S-Video input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.

Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same mark on the
plug before plugging in.

S-VIDEO

IN

TV

Optical connection: Use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect
the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – OPTICAL jack to an optical input on
your AV receiver.

• When inserting the plug, the protective shutter will open and
you should hear the plug click into position when fully inserted.
Take care not to force the plug as this may damage the shutter,
the cable and/or the player.

Coaxial connection: Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect
the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – COAXIAL jack to a coaxial input on your
AV receiver.

Note

• Linear PCM audio output over the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks is
limited to 2ch, 48 kHz.

Analog connections

• Connect the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) jacks on this player to the
multi-channel analog inputs on your AV receiver.

Use a dedicated six-way cable (not supplied), or three sets of stereo
cables (not supplied) to connect the six channels.

Check carefully that each channel is connected to its corresponding
channel on the AV receiver.

After connecting, you can make settings for the number of speakers
connected to your system — see the Speakers section of the Initial
Setup menu on page 43 and Speaker Setup on page 45.

Connecting for surround sound

This player offers both analog and digital connections for surround
sound. The digital outputs (coaxial and optical) provide a convenient
way to connect this player to an AV receiver with built-in Dolby
Digital and/or DTS decoders. The 5.1ch analog outputs can be used
to connect to an AV receiver with multi-channel analog audio inputs.

Check the operating instructions that came with your AV receiver for
more on these connections.

Digital connections

• Connect one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks on this player
to a digital input on your AV receiver.

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

AV receiver

OPTICAL

AV receiver

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

AUDIO IN

(5.1ch)

SURROUND

FRONT

L

R

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AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(2ch)

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

L

L

R

R

COAXIAL OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

LAN(10/100)

HDMI OUT

Y

S

P

B

P

R

SETTING 2

SETTING 1

IR RECEIVER

IR

CONTROL

IN

IN

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(2ch)

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

L

L

R

R

COAXIAL OPTICAL

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

LAN(10/100)

HDMI OUT

Y

S

P

B

PR

SETTING 2

SETTING 1

IR RECEIVER

IR

CONTROL

IN

IN

Network connection

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

After making the physical connection the player needs to be set up
for network communication. This is done from the Initial Setup
menu — see Setting up for network use on page 21 for detailed
instructions.

For best performance, we recommend using a 100BASE-TX
compatible PC and Ethernet hub.

Connecting via an Ethernet hub

If you already operate one or more PCs on a local area network, you
can integrate this player by connecting it to the Ethernet hub using
the included LAN cable.

In the example configuration below, this player would be able to
access content from either of the PCs.

CONTROL

IN

AC IN

LAN(10/100)

IR

IN

SETTING 2

LAN(10/100)

HDMI OUT

SETTING 1

IR RECEIVER

Y

VIDEO OUT

P

B

PR

S

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

1234

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

(2ch)

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

L

R

SUB WOOFER

Ethernet hub
(router with hub functionality)

LAN(10/100)

L

R

Controlling this player via another
Pioneer component

The CONTROL IN jack allows you to control this player via the
remote control sensor of another Pioneer component — typically an
AV receiver — that has a CONTROL OUT jack. Remote control
signals are passed through to the player from the remote sensor of
the other component, allowing you greater freedom in the
placement of your player.

• Use a miniplug cord (not supplied) to connect the CONTROL
IN jack of this player with the CONTROL OUT jack of your other
Pioneer component.

CONTROL

OUT

AV Receiver

• You will also need to connect a coaxial digital cable, analog
audio cable, or video cable.

• When connected via System Control, point the remote control
toward the connected component (such as an AV receiver). The
remote will not work correctly when pointed at this unit.

• You cannot connect use System Control with components that
do not have a System Control jack or with components
manufactured by companies other than Pioneer.

PC 1 PC 2

Connecting directly to a PC

If you only need to use one PC to act as a media server, you can
connect this player directly to the PC using the included LAN cable.

CONTROL

IN

IR

IN

SETTING 2

HDMI OUT

SETTING 1

IR RECEIVER

LAN(10/100)

Y

VIDEO OUT

P

B

LAN(10/100)

PR

S

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

PC

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AC IN

Using an external IR receiver with this
player

If you prefer to keep your AV equipment in a closed cabinet, you can
use an external IR receiver connected to the IR IN jack. You can thus
have just the receiver outside of the cabinet and still be able to
control the player.

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

(2ch)

FRONT

SURROUND

L

L

R

R

• You may need to set the IR RECEIVER switch (located under the

• This player does not supply power to the external IR receiver.

IR receiver

Tip

IR IN jack) for this player to recognize the IR receiver correctly.

Please see the operating instructions of the IR receiver for the
power requirements.

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Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 2 3 5

1  STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the player on (the power indicator and indicator in
the middle of the unit light up when the power is on) or into standby.

2 Disc tray
3  OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close the disc tray.

4 Indicators

• FL OFF – Lights when the display and other indicators are
switched off.

• HD – Lights when the video output is 720p, 1080i or 1080p
(HDMI), or 720p or 1080i (component).

• LAN – Lights when there is an active local area network (LAN)
connection.

• HDMI – Lights when a device is connected via HDMI.

5Display

Shows disc status and playback information.

4

678910

6 

Press to start or resume playback.

7 

Press to stop playback (you can resume playback by pressing ).

8 

Press to pause playback. Press again to restart.

9 Skip/scan buttons

•  – Press to jump to the next chapter, track, etc. Press
and hold for fast forward scanning.

•  – Press to jump back to the beginning of the current
chapter, track, etc. then to previous chapters, tracks, etc. Press
and hold for fast reverse scanning.

10 OUTPUT RESOLUTION

Press to switch the output resolution over HDMI and component
video outputs. See Changing the output video resolution on page 14.

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Remote control

FL

STANDBY/ON

DIMMER

1



3

4

CLEAR

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

7
8

DISC NAVIGATOR

11
13

TOP MENU

HOME
MENU

14

16

RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW

17

PLAY MODE

18

TV CONTROL



INPUT

21

SELECT

CHANNEL

BD PLAYER

1  STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the player on or into standby.

2  OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close the disc tray.

3 FL DIMMER

Press to change the brightness of the display. When the display and
other indicators are off, the FL OFF indicator (see page 17) lights.

4 Number buttons

Use to enter title, chapter or track numbers, etc.

CLEAR: Press to clear a numeric entry, etc.
ENTER: Press to select an option or execute a command.

5 HOME MEDIA GALLERY

Press to display the Home Media Gallery screen (see page 32).

6 OUTPUT RESOLUTION

Press to switch the output resolution over HDMI and component
video outputs (see page 14 and page 25).

7 AUDIO

Press to select the audio channel or language (see page 25).

8 SUBTITLE

Press to select a subtitle display (see page 25).

9 DISPLAY

Press to display information (see page 25).

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ENTER

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE



HOME MEDIA

GALLERY

OUTPUT

RESOLUTION

POPUP MENU

RETURN

PHOTO ZOOM

VIDEO

ADJUST

MENU

10 ANGLE

Press to change the camera angle during BD-ROM or DVD-Video
movie multi-angle scene playback (see page 25).

11 DISC NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU
Press to display the top menu of a BD-ROM or DVD-Video disc.

2

When playing a DVD-R/-RW disc, press to display/exit the Disc
Navigator.

5

12 POPUP MENU/MENU

BD-ROM: Press to display/hide the pop-up menu.
DVD-Video: Press to display the disc menu (if there is one).

6

13 /// and ENTER
Use to navigate on-screen displays and menus. Press ENTER to

9

10

12

select an option or execute a command.

14 HOME MENU

Press to display the player’s Home Menu, from which you can
access most of the player’s functions.

15 RETURN

Press to return to a previous screen.

15

16 RED/GREEN/BLUE/YELOW

Use to navigate BD-ROM menus.

17 Playback controls

/: Press to start reverse/forward scanning.
: Press to start or resume playback.

19

20

: Press to pause playback; press again to restart.
: Press to stop playback (you can resume playback by

pressing ).
 : Press to jump to the start of the previous/next

chapter/track.
 / : Use for slow motion and step frame (see

page 24).

18 PLAY MODE

Press to change the Play Mode (repeat play, for example) (see
page 24).

19 PHOTO ZOOM
Press to zoom the screen when displaying a still image (see
page 25).

20 VIDEO ADJUST

Press to display the Video Adjust screen (see page 39).

21 TV CONTROL buttons

See also Setting up the remote to control your TV on page 48.
: Press 

to turn the TV on or into standby.

VOLUME +/–: Use to adjust the volume.
CHANNEL +/–: Use to select TV channel.
INPUT SELECT: Press to change the input function of the TV.

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Front panel display

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Lights during playback of a disc.

2Character display

Shows various playback information — disc time, chapter and title
number, etc.

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Chapter 4

Getting Started

Switching on and setting up

When you switch the player on for the first time the Setup Navigator
screen appears. We recommend using this to make a few basic
player settings.

STANDBY/ON

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1 Switch on your TV and set the video input to this player.
2 Press the  STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or

the front panel to switch on.

• It can take up to one minute for the unit to turn on.

• When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the
Setup Navigator screen. (If the Setup Navigator doesn’t appear,
you can also access it from the Initial Setup menu; see page 43).

• When you have this unit connected to a plasma television that is
compatible with HDMI Control, language settings are imported
from the plasma television’s OSD settings before Setup
Navigator begins.

3Use the / buttons to choose a language, then press
ENTER.

Setup Navigator

Language

English
fr ançais
Español

4 Press ENTER to start setting up using the Setup Navigator.

Setup Navigator

Before using, make some simple
settings for the BD player.

Start
Cancel

Please use the Initial Setup if you
want to make more detailed settings.

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ENTER

If you don’t want to use the Setup Navigator, press  to select

Cancel, then press ENTER to exit the Setup Navigator.
5Use the / buttons to select the output video resolution

then press ENTER.

Setup Navigator

Output Video

Resolution

Auto
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Source Direct

If you connected this player to your TV using the HDMI connector,
select from Auto, 480i (interlaced), 480p (progressive), 720p,
1080i, 1080p, or Source Direct, then skip to step 7 (the aspect ratio
will automatically be set to 16:9 (Widescreen)). Generally, the Auto
setting is recommended.

Setup Navigator

Output Video Resolution

S-Video/Video only
480i
480p
720p
1080i
Don't Know

If you’re using an S-Video or composite video connection, select
S-Video/Video only.

If you’re using a component video connection, match the output
setting with the capabilities of your TV. Select from: 480i, 480p,
720p, 1080i or Don’t Know. If you select 720p or 1080i, skip the
next step since the aspect ratio will automatically be set to 16:9

(Widescreen).
6Use the / buttons to select the aspect ratio of your TV

then press ENTER.

Setup Navigator

TV Aspect Ratio

16:9 (Widescreen)
4:3 (Standard)

If you have a widescreen TV, select 16:9 (Widescreen); if you have a
standard size TV, select 4:3 (Standard).

7 Select ‘Finish Setup’ to accept the settings and exit the
Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ to go through the settings again.

Setup Navigator

Setup is complete!
Enjoy using your BD player!

Finish Setup
Go Back

You can run the Setup Navigator at any time by selecting it from the
Options menu — see page 43.

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About the screen saver

If the player is stopped or paused for more than five minutes with no
other operation, the screen saver starts.

Once the screen saver has started, pressing any button on the front
panel or remote will clear it and return the player to normal
operation.

The screen saver starts for CDs and music files after five minutes
pass without any commands input, whether or not playback has
been paused or stopped.

Using the on-screen displays

This player makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays
(OSDs). You should get used to the way these work as you’ll need to
use them when setting up the player, using some of the playback
features, and when making more advanced settings for audio and
video.

All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, using the
cursor buttons (///) to change the highlighted item and
pressing ENTER to select it.

Button What it does

HOME MENU

Display/exit the on-screen display

    Changes the highlighted menu item

ENTER

RETURN

Selects the highlighted menu item

Returns to the previous menu or screen without
saving changes

Tip

• Information at the bottom of an OSD screen explains the
currently selected menu item and shows which buttons can be
used for that screen.

Setting up for network use

If you’ve connected this player to a local area network (LAN) you may
need to make a few settings before you can use the Home Media
Gallery feature over the network.

1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Setup’.
2 Select ‘Network’.
3 Select ‘Device Name’ then ‘Next Screen’.
4 Use the on-screen keypad to enter a name for the player.

This is how the player will appear to connected devices on the local
area network.

•Select DEL to delete the character at the current cursor position
in the name field.

•Select CLR to clear the name field.

5 Select ‘DONE’ to register the name and exit the input
screen.
Select CANCEL to close the keypad without registering the name.

6 Select ‘IP Configuration’ then ‘Next Screen’ to display the IP
configuration screen.

Initial Setup

Video Out
Audio Out
Language
Parental Lock
Network
Speakers
Options

IP Configuration

Auto set IP Address

IP Address
Subnet mask
Default gateway

Set the IP address.

Off

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7 Set ‘Auto set IP Address’ to ‘On’.

If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN), this player
will automatically be allocated an IP address. If you’re using a
broadband router or broadband modem that has a DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol) server function, select On. The IP
address will automatically be determined.

If there is no DHCP server on the network and you select On, this
player will use its own Auto IP function to determine the IP address.

• If you want to set the IP address manually, select Off then set
the IP Address, Subnet mask and Default gateway: Use the /
// buttons to select a field; use the number buttons to
enter a value. Press ENTER to finish and exit the screen.

8 Press HOME MENU to exit the Initial Setup menu.

You should now be able to use the Home Media Gallery (accessible
from the Home Menu). See Using the Home Media Gallery on
page 32 for more.

• For information on DHCP refer to the network device’s operating
instructions.

• You may need to contact your service provider or network
administrator when manually entering an IP address.

BDP-94HD/KU/CA

SHFT DEL CLRSPC

Device
name input

•Use the /// buttons and ENTER to select characters
from the keypad.

• Select SHFT to toggle between upper and lower case.

• Select SPC to insert a space.

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