Pioneer S-V52-W-III, S-V60-II, F-F6-J, S-W160S-K, S-H520V-W Manual

seeing an! hearing like never before

Go beyond. Immerse yourself in total experience. In a dimension of sight and sound you’ve never before
imagined. Enter a world where your eyes bite into a red so juicy you can taste it. Where green is so lush you
can smell its freshness. Where blue is so deep you can feel its chill. Where your heart opens wide to take
in images too big and too intense to be seen any other way. Where you look with your ears and hear with your
entire body. A world where colours can be felt, sounds can be tasted and it all comes together to create
something unlike anything that has ever existed. And nothing will be the same again.	KURO flat screen TVs – Page 8

Blu-ray Disc/DVD Players – Page 22

HDD/DVD Recorders – Page 32

seeing an! hearing like never before

AV Receivers – Page 40

Audio Components – Page 50

Home Cinema Systems – Page 60

	Speakers – Page 70
	Technical Data – Page 80
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The finest picture.

Blacker than ever.

It all begins with black. Only black at its deepest can serve as a backdrop for the purest, most vibrant colours. And for detail with the most striking sharpness. That’s why we have dedicated our energy and innovative drive to achieving blacks of unprecedented intensity. The deepest shade of black, the best picture has a name: KURO.

Nothing is more powerful and emotionally charged than film. It’s our inspiration. Our reason to create solutions that realise the highest expression of sight and sound. An expression that lets you see and hear exactly as the filmmakers intended.

Sound and emotion so strong, so immersive, so engaging that it stays with you forever. KURO has grown out of our passion for the art form of the moving picture. We have created a range of systems for presenting moving pictures that go beyond exhilarating colour, sharpness and brightness. KURO brings film to life and lets you enjoy its every nuance.

Whether you’re a cinephile looking for complete immersion or a discerning viewer seeking a choice of sizes for your main and secondary television sets, you will find just the right KURO to meet your needs. KURO stands for sight and sound in its highest, purest form. Brought to you by the global specialist in the audio and visual world. Get in touch with your sense of KURO.

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The embodiment

of unique harmony.

The most ambitious concepts, the most sophisticated technologies, the finest design. The LX Series incorporates the best qualities of Pioneer. And every function, every component operates in precise alignment with its counterparts to achieve a single objective: flawless interaction with KURO, a device unmatched in the world of flat screen TVs.

Blu-ray disc players, DVD players, HDD/DVD recorders, multi-channel AV receivers, home cinema systems – each LX product is a born companion to the KURO. Both technologically and aesthetically. The result is a perfectly synchronised solution that takes home entertainment to a higher level. To a place where you truly see and hear like never before.

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Suddenly, impressions take over the senses.

KURO FLAT SCREEN T VS

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KURO. Picture this.

The white flash of a lightning bolt against a pitch-black sky. Spectacular fireworks exploding in all colours of the rainbow on a cloudless night. The golden glow of a black panther’s eye as it stalks prey in the dense undergrowth of a rainforest. The deeper the black, the stronger the brightness and depth of the colours. KURO means black in Japanese, and black

is at the very heart of the KURO concept. Blacker than ever, KURO flat screen TVs create black tones of such depth and purity that every detail, every colour, every shade comes brilliantly alive. And revolutionises home viewing.

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KURO. Fascination

has never been so deep.

Surrender to your senses.

Profound, thrilling, compelling. When you cross the line and step into the world of KURO, you enter a new sensory space. The highly sophisticated viewing solutions create a total experience that will change your perception of home entertainment. Forever.

Precision and sensitivity.

KURO flat screen TVs include sizes for all environments, from a

32-inch screen to a stunning 60-inch model. Every KURO

always delivers flicker-free images in razor-sharp 1080p

resolution. For the ultimate cinema experience, you can

view films coming from Blu-ray in the original 24 frames per second – precisely the cadence at which they were originally filmed and mastered. Nowadays, the ability to

receive digital-quality TV broadcasts is becoming an ever more widespread standard. And with a KURO flat screen TV, you’re perfectly equipped. Every unit features not only an integrated analogue tuner, but also a DVB-T tuner for digital terrestrial TV reception. What’s more, our top-of-the-range models are equipped with a DVB-S tuner, capable of receiving satellite signals. And they are compliant with the EICTA

“HD TV 1080p” Minimum Requirements and support MPEG-4 high definition decoding*.

One remote, total control.

With KURO LINK easy operation is guaranteed. It lets you access the main functions of all your other compatible Pioneer equipment with the remote control unit of your KURO flat screen TV.

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Intense. Personal. Plasma.

In tune with your senses.

Maximise your experience. At 50 and 60 inches and 93 mm in thickness, KURO plasma flat screen TVs go beyond bringing images of overwhelming dimensions and presence into your home. They transform your viewing environment into a perfectly tuned space, where impressions are intense and in total harmony with your wishes.

Clean and contemporary in design, the KURO plasma TV features 3 HDMI input ports and a wide selection of customisation options. It is equipped for easy home network integration and even adjusts many of its functions automatically to its surroundings. Sit back and let it take you places you’ve never been before.

KURO: your sixth sense.

Wherever you install your KURO plasma TV, whatever you plan to watch, you can be sure of unforgettable images and sounds. Because with its enhanced Optimum Mode, it actively senses the light conditions and analyses the viewing content, then fine-tunes itself accordingly. Its content analysis function has been perfected for even more subtle adjustment and better-than-ever harmonisation of sounds and pictures. Additionally, Auto Volume Control eliminates annoying spikes in sound volume – for example, during commercial breaks. With these fine adjustments, viewing becomes so deep, so rich, so moving that you don’t just watch television and films. You feel with every sense.

A sense of connection.

Your configuration options go beyond picture and sound qualities. The top-of-the-line KURO is equipped with a Home

Media Gallery networking feature, certified by DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance). It allows you to enjoy compressed audio files, photos and even HD video content from one or more connected media servers.

Welcome to a new dimension in easy connectivity.

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A clean solution.

The intelligently designed High Definition AV Converter PDA-V100HD

is the easy way to link all your home entertainment equipment. It features four HDMI inputs and one HDMI output as well as Component, Scart and AV-in connections. And it connects to your KURO TV with just one cable.

60 inch KURO Plasma TV

PDP-LX6090

HD ready 1080p flat screen TV.

Slim profile 93 mm. Ultra Black Panel technology.

SD* digital (DVB-T) / SD analogue terrestrial tuner.

HDMI Interface (x3). KURO LINK.

Home Media Gallery by USB 2.0.

Enhanced Optimum Mode. Direct Colour Filter 3+.

Optional speakers and stand.

152 cm

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50 inch KURO Plasma TV

PDP-LX5090

HD ready 1080p flat screen TV.

Slim profile 93 mm. Ultra Black Panel technology.

SD* digital (DVB-T) / SD analogue terrestrial tuner.

HDMI Interface (x3). KURO LINK.

Home Media Gallery by USB 2.0.

Enhanced Optimum Mode. Direct Colour Filter 3+.

Optional speakers and stand.

127 cm

	KURO	HD ready	DVB-T	DVB-S/DVB-S2	HDMI	DLNA/USB 2.0	Optimum
	Plasma TVs				Inputs		Mode
	PDP-LX6090H**	1080p	SD & HD	SD & HD	3	• / •	• (enhanced)
	PDP-LX6090****	1080p	SD	—	3	– / •	•
	PDP-LX5090H**	1080p	SD & HD	SD & HD	3	• / •	• (enhanced)
	PDP-LX5090	1080p	SD	—	3	– / •	•
	KURO	HD ready	HDMI Inputs	Optimum Mode	RS232C / IP control		KURO LINK
	Plasma Monitors***
	KRP-600M	1080p	2	• (enhanced)		•	•
	KRP-500M	1080p	2	• (enhanced)		•	•
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**This product is not available in the UK

***See page 98 for further details.

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You’ll see LCD

with entirely new eyes.

Enter a new dimension.

With intriguing contrast and colours that go straight to the heart, KURO has elevated LCD technology to an entirely new level. The LCD range will carry on the legacy of our award-winning KURO plasma TVs that have been described as the best in the world. By taking full advantage of our extensive plasma know-how, these three LCD models deliver industry-leading black levels and 1080p performance.

The minimalist KURO LCD flat screen TVs run at 100 Hz for smooth flowing motion. Equipped with a special high-contrast filter, they provide captivating entertainment under virtually all light conditions and from almost any angle – the exceptionally wide viewing scope spans 176 degrees. With 5-step colour adjustment selection, you can adapt your unit to your personal taste. All KURO LCD TVs are labelled “HD ready 1080p” and are equipped with three HDMI ports for optimum data transfer. And with Auto Brightness Control, the intensity of the image is always optimal – even during particularly bright film scenes or in changing ambient light.

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46 inch KURO LCD TV

KRL-46V

HD ready 1080p flat screen TV. 100 Hz driving.

Digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and analogue tuner.

HDMI interface (x3). KURO LINK.

PC input. High-contrast filter.

Integrated speakers. Detachable stand included.

117 cm

	KURO LCD TVs	HD ready	100 Hz	DVB-T tuner	HDMI	KURO LINK	High-contrast
			driving		Inputs		filter
	KRL-46V	1080p	•	•	3	•	•
	KRL-37V	1080p	•	•	3	•	•
	KRL-32V	1080p	•	•	3	•	•

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37 inch KURO LCD TV

KRL-37V

HD ready 1080p flat screen TV. 100 Hz driving.

Digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and analogue tuner.

HDMI interface (x3). KURO LINK.

PC input. High-contrast filter.

Integrated speakers.

Detachable swivel stand included.

94 cm

32 inch KURO LCD TV

KRL-32V

HD ready 1080p flat screen TV. 100 Hz driving.

Digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and analogue tuner.

HDMI interface (x3). KURO LINK.

PC input. High-contrast filter.

Integrated speakers.

Detachable swivel stand included.

80 cm

Get all the facts:

www.pioneer.co.uk/kuro

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Suddenly,

each second becomes unforgettable.

BLU-RAY DISC AND DVD PLAYERS

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The reality of films, closer than ever.

Open yourself to greatness. Become a witness. To visions never seen before. To gripping action, great beauty and intense emotions. To colours so rich, details so fine, that all your senses come alive. You are witness to the dawn of a new age of images that lift you out of your reality, and sounds that plunge you into worlds you have never

imagined. Because Pioneer Blu-ray disc players have been designed with just one objective: to give you pure moving pictures and living sound precisely as the director intended. Immerse yourself, and nothing will ever be the same.

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To stay true

to the original.

The art of film in its purest form.

Adventure, action, comedy, romance. There is one thing all genres have in common: the films

are filmed and mastered to play at a speed of 24 frames per second. Bring original cinema-quality pictures to your home. Blu-ray technology lets you view your

favourite film exactly as the filmmakers envisioned their work: in breathtaking 1080p resolution, at 24 frames per second.

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Flawless fidelity.

Our new Blu-ray disc players have been further enhanced, with a redesigned chipset. They support HDMI Deep Colour for an unprecedented range of tones and exceptionally smooth transitions. With a compatible Pioneer receiver, the new models also deliver truly outstanding music CD playback via HDMI, using the specially developed Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS).

Let the sound transport you.

Sound that’s true to the original. From the audio sensations of gripping action scenes to the

subtlety of intense dialogue. With cutting-edge technologies, films take on a depth that will transport you. Professional-grade Wolfson Digital Audio Converters

(DACs) guarantee excellent audio performance. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio ensure that you enjoy studio-

class sound as scintillating, rich and genuine as moving pictures in Blu-ray quality.

Pristine quality at your fingertips.

Multimedia excellence has never been so easy. Our Blu-ray disc players feature an optimised graphical user interface for exceptionally straightforward operation and are equipped with

HDMI, the gold standard for multimedia data transfer in flawless quality. In addition, they support the connectivity feature KURO LINK, so the remote control of your KURO flat screen TV is all you need to access the main functions of your Blu-ray disc player.

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BDP-LX71

Premium BONUSVIEW Blu-ray Disc Player.

1080p/24. HDMI with 1080p upscaling. 36-bit Deep Colour.

297 MHz/12-bit (HD) / 216 MHz/12-bit (SD) Video D/A Converter. PQLS with HDMI. HD Audio output. KURO LINK.

Touch sensor buttons.

BONUSVIEW

BONUSVIEW - also called BD Profile 1.1 - lets you view and hear two videos at once with a Picture-in-Picture feature.

BONUSVIEW can also make subtitles easier to read.

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BDP-LX08

Design oriented BONUSVIEW Blu-ray Disc Player. 1080p/24. HDMI with 1080p upscaling. 36-bit Deep Colour.

297 MHz/12-bit (HD) / 216 MHz/12-bit (SD) Video D/A Converter. PQLS with HDMI. HD Audio output. KURO LINK.

BDP-51FD

BONUSVIEW Blu-ray Disc Player.

1080p/24. HDMI with 1080p upscaling. 36-bit Deep Colour. 148.5 MHz/12-bit (HD) / 108 MHz/12-bit (SD) Video D/A Converter. PQLS with HDMI. HD Audio output. KURO LINK.

Blu-ray Disc Players	Deep Colour	1080p/24	HD Audio	Profile
BDP-LX71	36-bit	•	•	BONUSVIEW
BDP-LX08	36-bit	•	•	BONUSVIEW
BDP-51FD	36-bit	•	•	BONUSVIEW

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DV-610AV

1080p Slim DVD-Audio/Video/SACD Player with HDMI.

108 MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter.

CD USB recording.

DivX Ultra/JPEG/MP3/WMA /MPEG-4 AAC/WMV playback. DSD output through HDMI. High Resolution JPEG output. Front USB terminal. Virtual Surround Sound.

Also available in silver.

DV-410V

1080p Slim DVD Player with HDMI.

108 MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter. DivX/JPEG/MP3/WMA /MPEG-4 AAC/WMV playback. High Resolution JPEG output. Front USB terminal. Virtual Surround Sound.

Also available in silver.

DV-310

Slim DVD Player.

108 MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter. DivX/JPEG/MP3/WMA /MPEG-4 AAC playback.

Front USB terminal.

Virtual Surround Sound.

Also available in silver.

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DV-LX50

Premium DVD-Audio/Video/SACD Player with HDMI.

HDMI with 1080p upscaling.

216 MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter.

WMV/DivX Ultra/JPEG/MP3/WMA /MPEG-4 AAC playback.

DSD output through HDMI.

Advanced double-layered chassis with seamless construction.

Pure Audio mode.

DVD Players	SACD/DVD-Audio	Front USB	HDMI	CD USB Recording
DV-LX50	•	—	1080p upscaling	—
DV-610AV	•	•	1080p upscaling	•
DV-410V	—	•	1080p upscaling	—
DV-310	—	•	—	—

Get all the facts:

www.pioneer.co.uk/bluray

www.pioneer.co.uk/dvdplayer

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Suddenly,

an unimagined world opens up.

HDD/DVD RECORDERS

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Freedom of movement in multimedia.

Feel the magic. Be part of every precious moment. Your most cherished memories, your favourite films and music – the whole spectrum is yours at the touch of a button. Pioneer HDD/DVD recorders make it all possible. Because these highly advanced multimedia systems have been conceived and built to enhance the richness and depth of your experience.

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Films, photos and music without limits.

Easy integration.

With Connect PC, copying DivX films, JPEG photos or music files from the PC to the recorder is child’s play.

All recorders come equipped with a USB connection, and the DVR-LX61D and DVR-LX61 also feature an Ethernet socket – which means you can simply click and drag the required files to the hard disk. It’s that easy to bring everything you want to enjoy on your KURO together in one spot. And thanks to KURO LINK you can use the remote of your KURO plasma TV to control the key functions of your HDD/DVD recorder.

Just 3 keys do it all.

The Home Media Gallery 3keys function makes operation a snap: at a single touch, you can view or listen to content recorded on the device.

A graceful solution.

Our HDD/DVD recorders not only record music CDs at the push of a button and at up to 16 times playing speed,

they also automatically add relevant information on each music track. The secret: the Gracenote® database of titles and artists is preinstalled in the system. When connected to the Internet, the

devices can even retrieve information from the online Gracenote® database.

Bridge the gap.

Turn your images into instant, photo-quality prints. With a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can conveniently print JPEGs stored on the hard disk or photos directly from a compatible digital camera. For easy editing of titles or navigation through menus, you can connect a USB keyboard.

Your TV guide.

The GuidePlus+ Electronic Programme Guide makes it easy to select content to record from TV

programme schedules well in advance. Browse through the TV schedule, sort by programmes, time or category – at your leisure. It also lets you store personal favourites and decide what you want to watch or record next.

Pay TV prepared.

Selected Pioneer HDD/DVD recorders also feature a CI Slot for a Conditional Access Module/TV SmartCard.

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Life’s too exciting to miss a thing.

Who says you can’t have it all? And in truly outstanding quality? With a Pioneer

HDD/DVD recorder, you can manage multimedia content as well as CDs. Equipped with vast storage capacity and an HDMI output port, it guarantees that not a single detail is lost while transferring the signal to your TV screen. It even

has the capacity to upscale videos to

1080p resolution.

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