Pioneer BDP-LX55 User Manual

BDP-LX55 BDP-440 BDP-140

Blu-ray 3DTM PLAYER

For customers in Europe: Discover the benefits of registering your product online at

http://www.pioneer.co.uk

Download an electronic version of this manual from our website.

Operating Instructions

(or

http://www.pioneer.eu

)

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

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.

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.

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)

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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

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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

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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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

For Taiwan exclusively

Taiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug

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.

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

Symbol for

equipment

Symbol examples

for batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Cautions on 3D Viewing

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Contents

01 Before you start

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . . . . 5

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About operation of this player from a mobile device

(iPod, iPhone, iPad etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Types of discs/files that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Playable files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

02 Connecting up

Connecting using an HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About Control Function with HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting video and audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting a TV using a video/audio cable . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier using

an optical digital audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting components to the USB port . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About USB memory devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting the USB memory device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting to the network through LAN interface. . . . 21

Connecting to a wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

03 Getting Started

Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu. . . . 23

Operating the TV with the player’s remote control . . . . 24

TV Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

04 Playback

Playing discs or files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Forward and reverse scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing specific chapters or tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Skipping content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Step forward and step reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing a specific section within a title or

track repeatedly (A-B Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing in the desired order (Programmed Play) . . . . 28

Making bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Displaying thumbnail images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Switching the camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Switching the subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Displaying the disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Switching the audio and secondary audio . . . . . . . . . 29

Switching the secondary video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playback functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the FUNCTION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing from a specific time (Time Search) . . . . . . . . 32

Playing a specific title, chapter or track (Search) . . . 32 Playing specified range of discs, titles or chapter

(track/file) in random order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Continuing playback from a specified position

(Continued Viewing Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

05 Playback from Home Media Gallery

About Home Media Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

About network playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

DLNA Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Disc/USB playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing back image files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing in the desired order (Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Adding tracks/files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Deleting tracks/files from the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

06 Playing the web contents

Available web contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing the items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

07 Advanced settings

Changing the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Operating the Initial Setup screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Software updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Restoring all the settings to the factory

default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Language Code Table and Country/

Area Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

08 Additional information

Software license Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cautions on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Moving the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Place of installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Turn the power off when not using the player . . . . . . 54

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Cleaning the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Caution for when the unit is installed in a rack

with a glass door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Handling discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Control function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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.

IN Europe:

http://www.pioneer.eu/

IN U.K.:

http://www.pioneer.eu/ http://www.pioneer.co.uk/

IN Russia:

http://www.pioneer.eu/ http://www.pioneer-rus.ru/

IN Hong Kong:

http://www.pioneerhongkong.com.hk/

IN Singapore:

http://www.pioneer.com.sg/firmwaredownload

IN Australia

http://www.pioneer.com.au/

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 

BDMV BDAV

Application format

DVD-

Video

DVD-

Audio

DVD VR

CD-DA

DTS-CD

DATA-

DISC

DVD-ROM 

DVD

2,4,5

DVD-R

4,8

DVD-RW

2,4

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 d iscs or multiborder recording.

2. Including dual-layered discs.

3. BDP-LX55 and BDP-440 only.

4. Finalize them before playing them on this player.

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

6. Including the AVCHD format.

7. Including the AVCREC format.

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

9. 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.

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

 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:

– Europe, Australia and New Zealand models: B

– Russia models: C

– Others: A

•DVD-Video:

– Europe models: 2

– Australia and New Zealand models: 4

– Russia models: 5

– Others: 3

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

•BDs:

– Europe, Australia and New Zealand models: B

(including B) and ALL

– Russia models: C (including C) and ALL

– Others: A (including A) and ALL

•DVDs:

– U.K. models: 2 (including 2) and ALL

– Australia and New Zealand models: 4 (including 4)

and ALL

– Russia models: 5 (including 5) and ALL

– Others: 3 (including 3) 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.

 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

* 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).

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

 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 42).

– 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 k Hz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

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

LX55)

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-LX55 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 33)

3 TV CONTROL – (page 24)

4 AUDIO – (page 29)

22 23

30 31 32

34 35 36

5 FL DIMMER

BDP-LX55, BDP-440 – 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-LX55 only)

Indicators

PQLS FL OFF

BDP-140 – Each time this is pressed, the brightness

of the front panel display switches (in 4 levels).

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 FUNCTION – (page 32)

8 HOME MEDIA GALLERY – (page 34)

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 39)

11  REV – (page 27)

12  PLAY – (page 26)

13 // – (page 27)

14  PAUSE – (page 26)

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 29)

18 KEYLOCK – (page 12)

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 29)

23 ANGLE – (page 28)

24 HDMI

BDP-LX55 – Use to switch HDMI Mode alternately

(pages 16 and 41).

BDP-440/BDP-140 – Use to switch the resolution of the video signals output from the HDMI OUT terminal (page 41).

25 EXIT – (page 38)

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 28)

BOOK MARK – (page 28)

ZOOM – (page 28)

INDEX

– (page 28)

29  FWD –

(page 27)

30 // – (page 27)

31  STOP – (page 26)

32 2nd VIDEO – (page 30)

33 2nd AUDIO – (page 29)

34 A-B – (page 27)

35 ENTER – Press to execute the selected item or enter a

setting that has been changed, etc.

36 REPEAT – (page 27)

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.

 Keylock function

You can set the keylock to prevent accidental operations.

This function allows TVs compatible wit h control function with HDMI to also perform a Key Lock on the player.

Press and hold KEYLOCK for more than 2 seconds.

• Each time you perform this operation, the function is activated or deactivated.

• If you try to operate the player while the keylock function is set, LOCK lights on the front panel display.

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-LX55

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9

BDP-440

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9

BDP-140

1 3 4 6 8 9

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

off.

2 FL OFF indicator (BDP-LX55 and BDP-440 only) –

(page 12)

3 Disc tray

4 Front panel display

5 Blu-ray indicator (BDP-LX55 only) – (page 12)

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 (BDP-LX55 and BDP-440 only) –

(page 17)

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

tray.

9  – Press to stop playback.

10 USB port – (page 20)

11  – Press to start playback.

10 11

Rear Panel

BDP-LX55

1 2 43 5 6

BDP-440

1 2 43 5 6 8

BDP-140

3 4 2 1 5 6 8

1 HDMI OUT terminal(s) – (below and page 15)

2 VIDEO OUTPUT terminals – (page 20)

3 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal – (page 20)

4 AUDIO OUTPUT terminals – (page 20)

5 LAN (10/100) terminal – (page 21)

6 USB port – (page 20)

7 RS-232C terminal (BDP-LX55 only) – This terminal is

not used.

8AC IN – (page 22)

 About the HDMI terminals on the BDP-LX55

MAIN – Connect with an HDMI-compatible TV or/and AV recei ver 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 23).

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

Note

• The illustrations used here are mainly of the BDPLX55.

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-LX55, make the HDMI Mode setting at the Initial Setup menu according to the connection of the devices to the player (pages 16 and 41).

• Make the settings at the Setup Navigator menu according to the connected HDMI-compatible device (page 23).

• 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 playback is started on the player or the HOME MENU 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-LX55)

The BDP-LX55 has two HDMI OUT (MAIN, SUB) terminals. See page 14 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 41).

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 BDPLX55)

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-LX55, this function is activated even when no AV receiver is connected.

 Stream Smoother Link (Only for BDP-440 and BDP-140)

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 41).

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 (Only for BDP-LX55 and BDP-440)

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 41).

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 13).

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-LX55

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

BDP-LX55’s rear panel

 BDP-440/BDP-140

BDP-440’s rear panel

HDMI cable

(commercially

available)

To HDMI input terminal

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 41).

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-LX55

BDP-LX55’s rear panel

HDMI cable (commercially available)

To HDMI input

terminal

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

HDMI cable

(commercially

available)

From HDMI output terminal to HDMI input terminal

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-LX55’s rear panel

AV receiver or amplifier

AV receiver

AV receiver or amplifier

or amplifier

Direction of signal flow

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 41).

• 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-440/BDP-140

BDP-440’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 23).

• 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-LX55’s rear panel

Yellow

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.

Red

White

It is also possible to connect to

Video/audio

cable (included)

an AV receiver or amplifie r. Connect the audio signals using an optical digital audio cable or an audio cable (2 channels) (on the right column).

To video/audio input terminals

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

BDP-LX55’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).

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.

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