
5
[Important Check Points for Good Servicing]
In this manual, procedures that must be performed during repairs are marked with the below symbol.
Please be sure to confirm and follow these procedures.
1. Product safety
Please conform to product regulations (such as safety and radiation regulations), and maintain a safe servicing environment by
following the safety instructions described in this manual.
1 Use specified parts for repair.
Use genuine parts. Be sure to use important parts for safety.
2 Do not perform modifications without proper instructions.
Please follow the specified safety methods when modification(addition/change of parts) is required due to interferences such as
radio/TV interference and foreign noise.
3 Make sure the soldering of repaired locations is properly performed.
When you solder while repairing, please be sure that there are no cold solder and other debris.
Soldering should be finished with the proper quantity. (Refer to the example)
4 Make sure the screws are tightly fastened.
Please be sure that all screws are fastened, and that there are no loose screws.
5 Make sure each connectors are correctly inserted.
Please be sure that all connectors are inserted, and that there are no imperfect insertion.
6 Make sure the wiring cables are set to their original state.
Please replace the wiring and cables to the original state after repairs.
In addition, be sure that there are no pinched wires, etc.
7 Make sure screws and soldering scraps do not remain inside the product.
Please check that neither solder debris nor screws remain inside the product.
8 There should be no semi-broken wires, scratches, melting, etc. on the coating of the power cord.
Damaged power cords may lead to fire accidents, so please be sure that there are no damages.
If you find a damaged power cord, please exchange it with a suitable one.
9 There should be no spark traces or similar marks on the power plug.
When spark traces or similar marks are found on the power supply plug, please check the connection and advise on secure
connections and suitable usage. Please exchange the power cord if necessary.
a Safe environment should be secured during servicing.
When you perform repairs, please pay attention to static electricity, furniture, household articles, etc. in order to prevent injuries.
Please pay attention to your surroundings and repair safely.
2. Adjustments
To keep the original performance of the products, optimum adjustments and confirmation of characteristics within specification.
Adjustments should be performed in accordance with the procedures/instructions described in this manual.
4. Cleaning
For parts that require cleaning, such as optical pickups, tape deck heads, lenses and mirrors used in projection monitors, proper
cleaning should be performed to restore their performances.
3. Lubricants, Glues, and Replacement parts
Use grease and adhesives that are equal to the specified substance.
Make sure the proper amount is applied.
5. Shipping mode and Shipping screws
To protect products from damages or failures during transit, the shipping mode should be set or the shipping screws should be
installed before shipment. Please be sure to follow this method especially if it is specified in this manual.
6 7 8
A
B
C
D
5
BDP-LX91
6 7 8
E
F
3

1
2 3 4
CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................................................................2
1. SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................6
A
B
C
D
E
F
1.1 NOTES ON SOLDERING ...............................................................................................................................................6
1.2 NOTE ON DISASSEMBLING/REASSEMBLING ............................................................................................................6
1.3 NOTE ON REPLACING IC9011......................................................................................................................................6
1.4 NOTE ON REPLACING THE TRAY PANEL BASE AND TRAY ALUMINUM ..................................................................6
2. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 ACCESSORIES ..............................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................8
2.3 DISC/CONTENT FORMAT .............................................................................................................................................9
2.4 PANEL FACILITIES .......................................................................................................................................................13
3. BASIC ITEMS FOR SERVICE.............................................................................................................................................16
3.1 CHECK POINTS AFTER SERVICING..........................................................................................................................16
3.2 PCB LOCATIONS .........................................................................................................................................................17
3.3 JIGS LIST .....................................................................................................................................................................17
4. BLOCK DIAGRAM...............................................................................................................................................................18
4.1 OVERALL WIRING DIAGRAM......................................................................................................................................18
4.2 BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................................................20
4.3 POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM..........................................................................................................................................22
4.4 CLOCK BLOCK DIAGRAM...........................................................................................................................................26
4.5 RESET BLOCK DIAGRAM...........................................................................................................................................27
4.6 VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................................28
5. DIAGNOSIS.........................................................................................................................................................................29
5.1 POWER ON SEQUENCE .............................................................................................................................................29
5.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................30
5.3 RESET ON SEQUENCE...............................................................................................................................................31
6. SERVICE MODE .................................................................................................................................................................32
6.1 OSD ..............................................................................................................................................................................32
7. DISASSEMBLY....................................................................................................................................................................42
8. EACH SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................................56
8.1 NECESSARY ADJUSTMENT POINTS ........................................................................................................................56
8.2 FIRMWARE UPDATE....................................................................................................................................................56
8.3 MODEL SETTING.........................................................................................................................................................57
8.4 CPRM ID NUMBER AND DATA SETTING....................................................................................................................59
9. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST...............................................................................................................................62
9.1 PACKING SECTION .....................................................................................................................................................62
9.2 EXTERIOR SECTION...................................................................................................................................................64
9.3 BOTTOM SECTION......................................................................................................................................................66
9.4 FRONT PANEL SECTION ............................................................................................................................................68
10. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................................................................70
10.1 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (1/13)(GUIDE PAGE) .............................................................................................................70
10.2 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (2/13)(GUIDE PAGE) .............................................................................................................76
10.3 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (3/13) .....................................................................................................................................82
10.4 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (4/13) .....................................................................................................................................84
10.5 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (5/13) .....................................................................................................................................86
10.6 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (6/13) .....................................................................................................................................88
10.7 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (7/13)(GUIDE PAGE) .............................................................................................................90
10.8 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (8/13) .....................................................................................................................................96
10.9 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (9/13) .....................................................................................................................................98
10.10 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (10/13) ...............................................................................................................................100
10.11 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (11/13) ................................................................................................
.12 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (12/13) ...............................................................................................................................104
10
...............................102
10.13 SERVICE MAIN ASSY (13/13) ...............................................................................................................................106
10.14 SPATA ASSY ...........................................................................................................................................................108
10.15 AUPW ASSY ...........................................................................................................................................................110
10.16 AUJB ASSY (1/5) ....................................................................................................................................................112
10.17 AUJB ASSY (2/5) ....................................................................................................................................................114
10.18 AUJB ASSY (3/5) ....................................................................................................................................................116
10.19 AUJB ASSY (4/5) ....................................................................................................................................................118
10.20 AUJB ASSY (5/5) ....................................................................................................................................................120
10.21 VOUT ASSY............................................................................................................................................................122
10.22 FLKY ASSY ............................................................................................................................................................124
10.23 PSWB AND ACSW ASSYS ....................................................................................................................................126
10.24 SYPS ASSY............................................................................................................................................................128
10.25 WAVEFORMS.........................................................................................................................................................130
4
1
2 3 4
BDP-LX91

5
6 7 8
11. PCB CONNECTION DIAGRAM...................................................................................................................................... 132
11.1 SERVICE MAIN ASSY.............................................................................................................................................. 132
11.2 SPATA ASSY.............................................................................................................................................................136
11.3 VOUT ASSY ............................................................................................................................................................. 137
11.4 AUPW ASSY............................................................................................................................................................. 138
11.5 AUJB ASSY .............................................................................................................................................................. 140
11.6 FLKY ASSY .............................................................................................................................................................. 144
11.7 PSWB ASSY.............................................................................................................................................................146
11.8 ACSW ASSY............................................................................................................................................................. 148
11.9 SYPS ASSY..............................................................................................................................................................150
12. PCB PARTS LIST............................................................................................................................................................152
A
B
C
D
E
F
BDP-LX91
5
6 7 8
5

1
Note
• The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
• This product includes FontAvenue
®
fonts licensed by NEC Corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
Model BDP-LX91
Type Blu-ray Disc PLAYER
Rated voltage AC 220 V to 240 V
Rated frequency 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption 59 W
Power consumption (standby) 0.3 W
Weight 14.3 kg
External dimensions (including projecting parts) 420 mm (W) x 143 mm (H) x 365 mm (D)
Tolerable operating temperature +5 °C to +35 °C
Tolerable operating humidity 5 % to 85 % (no condensation)
Output terminals
HDMI 2 sets, 19-pin: 5 V, 250 mA (Total value for the HDMI OUT
(MAIN) and HDMI OUT (SUB) terminals)
Video outputs Video 1 set, RCA jack: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
S-Video 1 set, S-Video jack:
Y (luminance): 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
C (color): 0.300 Vp-p (75 Ω, PAL), 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω, NTSC)
Component video 1 set, BNC jacks:
Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
P
B, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Audio outputs 7.1-channel (multi-channel: front left/
right, surround left/right, center,
surround back left/right, subwoofer)
1 set, Number of channels: 8, RCA jacks
Audio output level 200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)
Frequency response 4 Hz to 88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
S/N ratio 115 dB
Dynamic range 103 dB
Total harmonic distortion 0.0015 %
Wow & flutter Below measurable limits (±0.001 % W. PEAK)
Digital audio outputs Optical 1 set, Optical digital jack
Coaxial 1 set, RCA jack
LAN 1 set, Ethernet jack (100BASE-TX)
Control Input 1 set, Minijack (3.5 ø)
2 3 4
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS
A
B
C
D
E
F
8
1
BDP-LX91
2 3 4

1
Discs that cannot be played
• Non-finalized (Non-closed) BD-R discs in the BDMV format
•HD DVDs
•DVD Audio discs
•DVD-RAM discs
•
Non-finalized DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW discs in the DVD-Video
format and AVCHD format
• Non-finalized Dual Layer DVD-R discs in the DVD VR format
• Non-finalized CD-R/-RW discs
• SACDs
• Video CDs
•SVCDs
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 BDROMs 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
• MPEG-2 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 #: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide
patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS
logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Advanced Digital Out are
trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 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 (finalize (close)
them before playing them on this player)
– Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format Version 3
This player supports BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1.
BONUSVIEW Functions such as playback of secondary video
(Picture-in-Picture) and secondary audio can be used. For
details on secondary video and secondary audio playback, refer
to the disc’s instructions.
“BONUSVIEW” is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.
When a BD-ROM is played, additional data may be stored in the
player’s memory area (local storage). If the message indicating
low memory (local storage) appears, erase the BDMV data.
• 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
• Dual Layer BDs can be played.
• Video, image and audio files recorded on BDs cannot be played.
• 8 cm BD-ROMs cannot be played.
Playing DVDs
•DVD-Video can be played.
•
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video format
can be played (finalize them before playing them on this player).
•
DVD-R/-RW discs recorded in the VR format (Video Recording
format) can be played.
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.
A
2 3 4
B
C
D
E
F
10
1
2 3 4
BDP-LX91

5
•DVDs recorded in the AVCHD format can be played (finalize
them before playing them on this player).
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
• Video, image and audio files recorded on DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
discs can be played. See Playable files below.
• Dual Layer DVDs can be played. However, non-finalized Dual
Layer DVD-R discs recorded in the VR format cannot be played
(finalize them before playing them on this player).
• HD DVD, DVD Audio and DVD-RAM discs cannot be played.
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: B
•DVD-Video: 2
Discs not including these numbers cannot be played. Discs
playable on this player are as shown below.
• BDs: B (including B) and ALL
•DVDs: 2 (including 2) and ALL
Playing CDs
• Audio CDs (CD-DAs and DTS-CDs) can be played.
• Video, image and audio files recorded on CDs can be played.
See Playable files below.
• CD-R/-RW discs that are not finalized cannot be played.
• SACD, Video CD and Super VCD discs cannot be played.
• 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 new two-sided disc, one side of which contains DVD
content — video, audio, etc. — while the other side contains nonDVD content such as digital audio material.
The DVD side of a DualDisc can be played on this player (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.
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.
[2] Playable files
Video, image and audio files recorded on DVDs and CDs can be
played.
Caution
•In DVD, only the one recorded by the ISO 9660 file system can be
played.
• Some files may not be playable.
•
For some files, it may not be possible to use certain functions
during playback.
•
It may not be possible to play some files, even if they have the
extension of a file playable on this player.
• Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be
played (not including DivX VOD files).
Supported video file formats
•DivX
DivX is a media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files
contain not only video but also advanced media features like
subtitles and alternate audiotracks, etc.
Conform to the size under720 x 576 pixels/720 x 480 pixels.
DivX files encoded with GMC/Qpel option cannot be played.
Only audio signals with MP3 or Dolby Digital (AC3) format are
output.
Note that files other than the ones containing DivX video cannot
be played, even if they have the extension “.avi”.
®
Official DivX Certified product.
®®
Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard
®
playback of DivX media files.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX,
Inc. and are used under license.
6 7 8
A
B
C
D
E
F
BDP-LX91
5
6 7 8
11

1
Note
• DivX VOD files are protected by DRM. They can only be played
on registered devices.
–
You may be requested by the file distributor to input the DivX
VOD registration code for authorization of the player in order
to play DivX VOD files. This player’s DivX VOD registration
code can be checked at Initial Setup Playback DivX
VOD Registration Code.
–
DivX VOD files for which the player’s DivX VOD registration
code is not authorized cannot be played (Authorization
Error is displayed).
– 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 (Rental
Expired is displayed). Files for which the number of views is
not restricted can be played as many times as you like (the
remaining number of views is not displayed).
Supported image file formats
• JPEG
File format: JFIF Ver1.02/Exif Ver.2.2
Resolution: Up to 4096 x 4096 pixels
Only baseline JPEG files are supported.
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
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.
• MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)
Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps
Sampling frequencies: 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
Playable file extensions
• Video files
.divx and .avi
• Image files
.jpg and .jpeg
• Audio files
.wma and .mp3
A
2 3 4
B
C
D
E
F
12
1
2 3 4
BDP-LX91

2.4 PANEL FACILITIES
[1] Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON
Press to turn the power on and off.
2 PURE AUDIO – High quality audio signals with any extraneous
noise eliminated are output.
RESOLUTION – Press to switch the output video resolution from
HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals.
3 Front panel display
4 Remote control sensor
Point the remote control to this, then operate it within approximately
23 feet.
The player may have trouble capturing remote control signals if
there is a fluorescent light nearby. If this happens, move the player
away from the fluorescent light.
5 OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc tray.
/ – Press to skip to the beginning of the previous title/
chapter/track/file. Press and hold to start reverse scanning.
/ – Press to skip to the beginning of the next title/
chapter/track/file. Press and hold to start forward scanning.
– Press during playback to pause. Press again to restart
playback.
– Press to stop playback.
6
Press to start playback.
7 HDMI indicator
This lights when an HDMI-compatible device is connected to an
HDMI OUT (MAIN) or HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal.
8 FL OFF indicator
This lights when Off is selected with FL DIMMER.
9 Disc tray
10 HD indicator
This lights when an HDMI cable is connected and video signals are
being output with a resolution of 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 720/50p,
1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p or 720/60p. It also lights when a
component video cable is connected and video signals are being
output with a resolution of 1080/60i or 720/60p.
11 PURE AUDIO indicator
This lights when PURE AUDIO is set to Mode 1 or Mode 2.
5
6 7 8
A
B
C
D
E
F
BDP-LX91
5
6 7 8
13

1
[2] Remote Control
1 STANDBY/ON
Press to turn the power on and off.
2 TV CONTROL
Your TV can be controlled using the player’s remote control.
– Press to turn the TV’s power on and off.
INPUT SELECT – Press to switch the TV’s input.
CH +/– – Press to select the TV channel.
VOL +/– – Press to adjust the volume.
3 AUDIO
Press to switch the audio streams/channels.
4 SUBTITLE
Press to switch the subtitles.
5 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.
CLEAR – Press to clear the numeric number, etc.
ENTER – Press to execute the selected item or enter a setting
that has been changed, etc.
6 SECONDARY AUDIO – When playing a BD-ROM on which
secondary audio is recorded, press to switch to the secondary
audio.
SECONDARY VIDEO – When playing a BD-ROM on which
secondary video (Picture-in-Picture) is recorded, press to switch
to the secondary video.
7 VIDEO SELECT
Press to switch the video output signal to be viewed between the one
output from the HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal, the HDMI OUT (SUB)
terminal and an analog output terminal (COMPONENT VIDEO, S-
VIDEO or VIDEO output terminals).
8 HOME MEDIA GALLERY
Press to display/hide the Home Media Gallery screen.
9TOP MENU
Press to display the top menu of the BD-ROM or DVD-Video.
10 / / / – 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.
11 HOME MENU
Press to display/hide the Home Menu.
12 PLAY – Press to start playback.
PAUSE – Press to pause playback. Press again to restart
playback.
STOP – Press to stop playback.
PREV/ NEXT – Press to skip to the beginning of the
previous/next title/chapter/track/file.
// – Press during playback to start reverse scanning.
While playback is paused, press for step reverse playback. Press
and hold while playback is paused for reverse slow motion
playback.
// – Press during playback to start forward scanning.
While playback is paused, press for step forward playback.
Press and hold while playback is paused for forward slow
motion playback.
13 RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE
Use these to navigate BD-ROM menus.
14 VIDEO ADJUST
Press to display/hide the Video Adjust menu.
15 OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open and close the disc tray.
16 FL DIMMER
Press to switch the brightness of the front panel display.
The FL OFF indicator lights when Off is selected.
17 ANGLE
Press to switch the BD-ROM or DVD-Video camera angles.
18 OUTPUT RESOLUTION
Use these to switch the output video resolution from the HDMI OUT
or COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals.
19 PLAY MODE
Press to display/hide the Play Mode screen.
20 POP UP MENU/MENU
Press to display the BD-ROM or DVD-Video menus.
21 DISPLAY
Press to display disc information.
22 TOOLS
Press to display/hide the TOOLS menu.
23 RETURN
Press to return to the previous screen.
A
2 3 4
B
C
D
E
F
14
1
2 3 4
BDP-LX91

[3] Front Panel Display
1
Lights during playback.
2
Lights when playback is paused.
3LAN
Lights when there is an active local area network (LAN) connection.
4PQLS
Lights when the PQLS function is activated.
5 Character display
Displays the title/chapter/track number, elapsed time, etc.
6 24HZ/50HZ/60HZ
The frequency of the video frame or field being output lights.
7CONTROL
Lights when the KURO LINK function is activated.
8 HDMI 1 2
HDMI 1 lights when VIDEO SELECT is pressed and the HDMI OUT
(MAIN) terminal is selected. HDMI 2 lights when the HDMI OUT
(SUB) terminal is selected.
[4] Rear Panel
1 AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch) terminals
Connect with the multi-channel (7.1- or 5.1-channel) audio input
terminals on an AV receiver or amplifier, etc..
To connect to the 2-channel audio input terminals on a TV, etc.,
connect to FRONT (L/R).
2 AC IN
Connect the power cord here.
3 VIDEO OUT terminals
VIDEO – Connect with the video input terminal on a TV, AV
receiver or amplifier, etc..
S-VIDEO – Connect with the S-Video input terminal on a TV, AV
receiver or amplifier, etc..
COMPONENT VIDEO (BNC jacks) – Connect with the
component video input terminals on a TV, AV receiver or
amplifier, etc..
4 RS-232C terminal
This terminal is not used.
5 HDMI OUT terminals
MAIN (KURO LINK) – Connect with an HDMI-compatible TV, AV
receiver or amplifier, etc..
SUB – Connect with an HDMI-compatible TV, projector, etc..
This terminal outputs linear PCM 2-channel audio signals.
Do not connect an AV receiver or amplifier to this terminal.
Also note that the KURO LINK function will not work for
devices connected to this terminal.
6 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) terminals
Connect with the digital audio input terminal on an AV receiver or
amplifier, etc..
7 LAN (100) terminal
Ethernet port for 100BASE-TX (100 Mbps) network connection.
8 CONTROL IN terminal
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 terminal of the other component
to CONTROL IN on this player using a mini-plug cord (commercially
available).
Caution
• Be sure to connect cables for outputting the audio and video
signals.
• When connected via System Control, point the remote control
toward the connected component (such as an AV receiver or
amplifier). The remote will not work correctly when pointed at
this player.
• You cannot use System Control with components that do not
have a System Control terminal or with components
manufactured by companies other than Pioneer.
5
6 7 8
A
B
C
D
5
BDP-LX91
6 7 8
E
F
15

1
Items to be checked after repair (BD players)
To ensure the quality of the product after repair, check the recommended items shown below:
See the table below for the items to be checked regarding video and audio:
* (ex.) SC-LX81, SC-LX71.
Item to be checked regarding video Item to be checked regarding audio
Block noise Distortion
Horizontal noise Noise
Dot noise Volume too low
Disturbed image (video jumpiness) Volume too high
Too dark Volume fluctuating
Too bright Sound interrupted
Mottled color
Color disappearance
No. Procedures Item to be checked
1 Check the version of the firmware in Service mode.
The version must be the latest.
If the version is not the latest, update the firmware.
2
Check if all the symptoms pointed out by the customer have been
addressed. If a symptom pointed out by the customer is
attributable to a particular disc, that disc must be played back.
The symptoms in question must not be reproduced.
Video, audio, and operations must be normal.
3
Measure playback error rates at the innermost and outermost
tracks, by playing back the following discs:
BD-ROM test disc (GGV1308)
DVD test disc (GGV1025)
If the symptoms are related to the PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock
System), check PQLS operations.
(For checking PQLS operations, connection with an amplifier*
that supports the PQLS is required.)
The error rates must be 1.0e-3 or less.
This procedure can determine if the drive is degraded.
For checking PQLS operations, connect the player with the
customer’s amplifier then check that “PQLS” is lit in the display
window on the unit. (See [3] Front Panel Display in
“2.4 PANEL FACILITIES.”)
4 Check playback of a CD disc (track search). Audio and operations, such as a search, must be normal.
5
Check playback of a DVD disc (menu operations, title/chapter
search).
Video, audio, and operations, such as a search, must be normal.
6
Check playback of a BD disc (menu operations, title/chapter
search).
Video, audio, and operations, such as a search, must be normal.
7 Check the cabinet.
Check for any scratches or dirt that have been made or attached
on the cabinet after receiving the product for repair.
Before shipping out the product, be sure to clean the following positions by using the prescribed cleaning tools:
Position to be cleaned Cleaning tools
Pickup lenses Cleaning liquid : GEM1004
Cleaning paper : GED-008
Position to be cleaned Cleaning tools
Fans Cleaning paper : GED-008
Cleaning
2 3 4
3. BASIC ITEMS FOR SERVICE
3.1 CHECK POINTS AFTER SERVICING
A
B
C
D
E
F
16
BDP-LX91
1
2 3 4

1
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
* Perform the settings on the unit as follows:
[Audio output]-[Output connector]: Analog audio
[Speakers]-[Audio output mode]: Multichannel
NG
OK
* Before the operation check, be sure to activate the KURO LINK function on
all connected equipment.
NG
OK
*Perform the setting on the unit as follows:
[Audio output]-[Output connector]: HDMI MAIN
• Check the power ON sequence.
• Check in the log that the model number of the drive has been recognized.
Example: “PIONEER BD-** BDV-****, ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive”
If it is not recognized, check the power for the SPATA a n d ATA si gnals.
• According to the descriptions on the video block, check the power to
the relevant IC and for the reset/clock signals.
Playback of a
Blu-ray disc
• Check that the ID No. and destination are set properly.
• Check that the drive operates properly.
• If an audio signal is not output from any of the analog audio connectors:
Check that power for each is supplied from AUPW to AUJB.
Also check the MCLK, BCK, and LRCK input signals between the MAIN and
AUJB Assys.
• If an audio signal is not output from a particular analog audio connector:
Check the ADATA0-3 input signals between the MAIN and AUJB Assys.
Check the digital input and analog output signals to/from the corresponding
DAC.
• Check that interlocked HDMI power On/Off functions properly.
If it does not function, check the signal between Pin 19 of the HDMI (MAIN)
connector and Pin 23 of IC4001.
• If the LEDs and video outputs cannot be turned on and off:
Check that the KEY0 signal between the MAIN and FLKY Assys responds to
pressing of the PureAudio key.
• If the audio power cannot be turned on and off: Check switching of the 12-V
power supply and RY_ON signal between the MAIN and ACSW Assys.
“NO DISC” is
displayed on
the FL display.
Video
output from
each
connector
PureAudio
On/Off
operation
* Check that the LEDs, video
outputs, and audio power
relay can be turned on or
off.
Check that “PQLS” is lit on
the FL display.
Audio output
from each
analog audio
connector
Perform an HDMI
connection with a
corresponding
amplifier. Play back
a CD and perform
PQLS operations.
Normal operationNormal operation
Power ONPower ONPower ON
Nor
mal operation
5.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING
A
2 3 4
B
C
D
E
F
30
1
2 3 4
BDP-LX91