Pioneer XV-BD212, XV-BD414 Operating Instruction

Name: Pioneer XV-BD212
Brand: Pioneer
SKU: 15028507
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BCS-414

Blu-ray Disc surround system

XV-BD212

S-BD707T

S-BD212SW

BCS-212

XV-BD212

S-BD310

Blu-ray Disc receiver

Speaker System

Speaker System (only subwoofer)

Blu-ray Disc surround system

Blu-ray Disc receiver

Speaker System

P/NO: MFL67205107

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Safety Information

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 re 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.

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 articial light)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

CAUTION: This product is a class 1 laser product classied under the Safety of laser products, IEC60825-1:2007. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specication page of this owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or re. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service center. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

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This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the

old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

CAUTION:

yDo 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 re. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

When disposing of used batteries, please comply

with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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

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 eects 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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PIONEER hereby declares that this/ these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive

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WARNING: To prevent a re hazard, do not place any naked ame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

WARNING: Before plugging in for the rst time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply diers 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.

CAUTION: The 1 STANDBY/ON switch on this

unit will not completely shut o 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 re harzard, 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).

CAUTION: 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.

2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, and 2009/125/EC.

Notes on Copyrights

yBecause AACS (Advanced Access Content

System) is approved as content protection system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents. The operation of this product and restrictions on this product may vary depending on your time of purchase as those restrictions may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after the production of this product.

yFurthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are

additionally used as content protection systems for Blu-ray Disc format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain additional information on AACS, BDROM Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.

yMany BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with

copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected discs.

yThis item incorporates copy protection

technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

yUnder the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright

laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs and other materials may subject you to civil and/ or criminal liability.

Important Notice for TV colour system

The colour system of this player diers according to currently playing discs.

For example, when the player plays the disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the image is output as an NTSC signal.

Only the multi system colour TV can receive all signals output from the player.

yIf you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see

just distorted images when using discs or video contents recorded in NTSC.

yThe multi system colour TV changes the colour

system automatically according to input signals. In case that the colour system is not changed automatically, turn it o and then on to see normal images on screen.

yEven if the disc recorded in NTSC colour system

are well displayed on your TV, these may not be recorded correctly on your recorder.

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Table of Contents6

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 8 Introduction 8 – Playable Discs and symbols used in

this manual

9 – About the “7” Symbol Display 10 – Supplied Accessories 10 – Accessaries of speaker box

(S-BD707T)

10 – Accessaries of speaker box

(S-BD212SW)

10 – Accessaries of speaker box

(S-BD310) 11 – File compatibility 12 – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High

Deﬁnition) 12 – About DLNA 13 – Certain System Requirements 13 – Regional Code 13 – Compatibility Notes 14 Remote control 15 Front panel 15 Rear panel

2 Connecting

16 Assemble the speakers 16 – Speaker Setup for BCS-414 18 – Speaker Setup for BCS-212 19 Wall mounting the center speaker 19 – Before mounting 19 Additional notes on speaker 20 Positioning the system 21 Connecting to Your TV 21 – HDMI Connection 22 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function 23 – Component Video Connection 23 – Video Connection 24 – Resolution Setting 24 Antenna connection

25 Connections with external device 25 – AUX Connection 25 – PORTABLE IN connection 26 – OPTICAL IN connection 26 – HDMI IN 1/2 connection 27 Connecting to your Home Network 27 – Wired network connection 28 – Wired Network Setup 30 USB device connection 30 – Playback content in the USB device

3 System Setting

31 Settings 31 – Adjust the Setup Settings 31 – [DISPLAY] Menu 33 – [LANGUAGE] Menu 33 – [AUDIO] Menu 34 – [LOCK] Menu 35 – [NETWORK] Menu 36 – [OTHERS] Menu 37 Sound Effect

4 Operating

38 General Playback 38 – Using [HOME] menu 38 – Playing a Disc 38 – Playing a ﬁle on a disc/USB device 39 – Playing Blu-ray 3D disc 39 – Enjoying BD-Live™ 40 – Playing a ﬁle on a network server 41 – Basic operations for video and audio

content 41 – Basic operations for photo content 41 – Using the disc menu 42 – Resume playback 43 Advanced Playback 43 – Repeat Playback 43 – Repeating a speciﬁc portion 43 – Enlarge the playback image 44 – Marker Search 44 – Using the search menu 45 – Selecting a subtitle ﬁle 45 – Last Scene Memory 46 – Options while viewing a photo 46 – Listening to music while slide show

47 On-Screen display 47 – Displaying content information on-

screen 48 – Playing from selected time 48 – Hearing a different audio 48 – Selecting a subtitle language 48 – Watching from a different angle 49 – Changing the TV Aspect Ratio 49 – Changing subtitle code page 49 – Changing the Picture Mode 50 Audio CD Recording 51 Radio Operations 51 – Presetting the Radio Stations 51 – Deleting a saved station 51 – Deleting all the saved stations 51 – Improving poor FM reception 51 – See information about a radio station 52 Using the Online

5 Troubleshooting

53 Troubleshooting 53 – General 54 – Network 55 – Picture 55 – Sound 55 – Updates

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6 Appendix

56 Controlling a TV with the Supplied

Remote Control 56 – Setting up the remote to control your

TV 57 Area Code List 58 Language code List 59 Trademarks and Licenses 60 Video Output Resolution 61 Speciﬁcations 63 Maintenance 63 – Handling the Unit 63 – Notes on Discs 64 Important Information Relating to

Network Services 65 Software License Notice

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Introduction

Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual

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Media/Term Logo Symbol Description

yDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or

rented.

y“Blu-ray 3D” discs

yBD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.

yBD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or

Photo les.

yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

yDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or

rented.

yVideo mode and nalized only

ySupports the dual layer disc also

Finalized AVCHD format

yDVD±R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or

Photo les.

yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

Blu-ray

DVD-ROM

DVD-R

DVD-RW

DVD+R

DVD+RW

(8 cm /

12 cm)

y u i

DVD-RW

(VR) (8 cm / 12 cm)

Audio CD

(8 cm / 12 cm)

CD-R/RW

(8 cm / 12 cm)

Note –

Caution –

y u i

VR mode and nalized only

Audio CD

yCD-R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or

Photo les.

yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Note

yDepending on the conditions of the

recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

yDepending on the recording software & the

nalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.

yBD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs

recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.

yIf you record a disc using a personal

computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

yThis player requires discs and recordings to

meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality.

yPre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to

these standards. There are many dierent types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA les) and these require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure compatible playback.

yCustomers should note that permission

is required in order to download MP3 / WMA les and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

yYou have to set the disc format option

to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live File System, you cannot use it on the player. (Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for Windows Vista® and Windows 7®)

yBDXL cannot be supported.

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About the “7” Symbol Display

“7” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specic media.

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Supplied Accessories

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Video cable (1) Remote control (1)

Battery (1)

Accessaries of speaker box (S-BD707T)

Colour-coded Speaker cables (5)

FM antenna (1)

Screws (12)

Accessaries of speaker box (S-BD212SW)

Speaker cable (1) Large non-skid pads

(1)

Accessaries of speaker box (S-BD310)

Colour-coded Speaker cables (6)

Large non-skid pads (1)

Small non-skid pads (1)

Speaker stand bases (4) Small non-skid pads

Middle non-skid pads (1)

(1)

File compatibility

Movie ﬁles

File

Location

Disc, USB

DLNA, PC

Music ﬁles

File

Extension

“.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free)

“.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv” (DRM free)

Codec Format Audio Format Subtitle

DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx (Standard playback only), XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM (WMV3)

DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx, XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM (WMV3)

Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3

SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)

SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), SubViewer

1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/. txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)

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File

Location

Disc, USB,

DLNA, PC

Photo ﬁles

File

Location

Disc, USB,

DLNA, PC

File

Extension

“mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav”, “.m4a” (DRM free)

File

Extension

“.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”

Sampling Frequency Bitrate Note

within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA), within 16 - 48 kHz (MP3)

Recommanded

Size

Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel

within 20 - 320 kbps (WMA), within 32 - 320 kbps (MP3)

Progressive and lossless compression photo image les are not supported.

Some wav les are not supported on this player.

Note

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Note

yThe le name is limited to 180 characters.

yMaximum les/folder: Less than 2 000

(total number of les and folders)

yDepending on the size and number of the

les, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media.

yFile compatibility may dier depending on

the server.

yThe le requirements on page 11 are not

always compatible. There may have some restrictions by le features and media server’s ability.

yPlaying a movie subtitle les are not

supported on this player.

yThe les from removable media such as USB

drive, DVD-drive etc. on your media server may not be shared properly.

yThis unit cannot support the ID3 Tag

embedded MP3 le.

yThe total playback time of audio le

indicated on the screen may not correct for VBR les.

yHD movie les contained on the CD or USB

1.0/1.1 may not played properly. Blu-ray Disc, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie les.

yThis player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC

prole Main, High at Level 4.1. For a le with higher level, the warning message will appear on the screen.

yThis player does not support les that are

recorded with GMC

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation

*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel

or Qpel

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Deﬁnition)

yThis player can playback AVCHD format discs.

These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders.

yThe AVCHD format is a high denition digital

video camera format.

yThe MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of

compressing images at higher eciency than that of the conventional image compressing format.

yThis player can playback AVCHD discs using

“x.v.Colour” format.

ySome AVCHD format discs may not play

depending on the recording condition.

yAVCHD format discs need to be nalized.

y“x.v.Colour” oers a wider colour range than

normal DVD camcorder discs.

About DLNA

This Player is a DLNA Certied digital media player that can display and play movie, photo and music content from your DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics).

The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through your home network.

The DLNA certication logo makes it easy to nd products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.

When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the software or device for more information.

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Certain System Requirements

For high denition video playback:

yHigh denition display that has COMPONENT or

HDMI input jacks.

yBD-ROM disc with high denition content.

yHDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display

device is required for some content (as specied by disc authors).

For playing les on your PC’s share folder via your home network, the PC requires below.

yWindows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher),

Windows Vista® (no Service Pack required) Windows 7® (no Service Pack required)

y1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD

Sempron™ 2200+ processors

yNetwork environment: 100 Mb Ethernet

yMore than 1 folder on your PC has to be shared.

Visit support link of your operating system for more information on le share settings.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Compatibility Notes

yBecause BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc,

digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.

yThis unit allows you to enjoy functions such

as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-ROM supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Prole 1 version

1.1/ Final Standard Prole). Secondary video and audio can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in-picture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions in the disc.

yViewing high-denition content and up-

converting standard DVD content may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device.

ySome BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the

use of some operation commands or features.

yDolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are

supported with maximum 5.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output of the unit.

yYou can use a USB device to store some disc

related information, including downloaded online content. The disc you are using will control how long this information is retained.

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Remote control

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Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert an R03 (size AAA) battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly.

• • • • • • • • •

INPUT/TUNER: Changes

input mode.

(STANDBY/ON): Switches the

player ON or OFF.

OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and

closes the disc tray.

HDMI IN: Changes input mode to HDMI IN directly.

OPTICAL: Changes input mode to optical directly.

DISPLAY: Displays or exits

On-Screen Display.

HOME MENU: Displays or

exits the [Home Menu].

MENU: Accesses the menu on a disc.

Direction buttons: Selects an option in the menu.

ENTER: Acknowledges menu

selection.

TUNE (+/-): Tunes in the desired radio station.

PRESET (

W/S

programme of Radio.

• • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • •

RETURN: Exits the menu or

resumes playback. The resume play function may not work depending on the BD-ROM disc.

POPUP/ TOP MENU: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up menu, if available.

STOP: Stops playback.

PLAY: Starts playback.

PAUSE/STEP: Pauses playback

M C/V

next or previous chapter / track / le.

c/v

backward or forward.

SPK LEVEL: Sets the sound level of desired speaker.

• • • • • • •

): Selects

SKIP: Goes to the

SCAN: Searches

USB REC: Records an audio

CD.

MUTE: Mute the unit.

SOUND: Selects a sound eect

mode.

VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.

• • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • •

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu or inputs letters in the keypad menu.

MARKER: Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH: Displays or exits the search menu.

REPEAT: Repeats a desired

section or sequence.

DIMMER: Dims the light on the unit.

ZOOM: Accesses the zoom menu.

CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password.

Coloured (A, B, C, D) buttons: Use to navigate on menus.

- A button (RDS): Radio Data System.

- B button (PTY): Views the programme type of the RDS.

- C button (PTY SEARCH): Searches programme type.

- D button: Selects MONO or STEREO in FM mode.

TV Control Buttons: See page

56.

SLEEP: Sets a certain period of time after which the unit will switch to o.

Front panel

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STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE FUNCTION

Disc Tray

Operation buttons

(STANDBY/ON) Button

Switches the player ON or OFF.

(OPEN/CLOSE)

FUNCTION

Display Window

Remote Sensor

PORTABLE IN

USB Port

Volume Control

Changes the input source or function.

(PLAY / PAUSE)

d/M

(STOP)

Z C/V

(SKIP)

- TUNE + (Radio tuning)

Rear panel

a b c d e f g hi j

TUNE

PORTABLE IN

5 V 500 mA

dc e f g

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VOLUME

AC power cord

Speakers connectors

Cooling Fan

LAN port

OPTICAL IN

HDMI IN 1/2

HDMI OUT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO (Y P

OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

Antenna Connector

AUX (L/R) INPUT

B PR)

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Assemble the speakers

Speaker Setup for BCS-414

Preparing the speakers

1. Attach the non-skid pads to the base of each speaker stand bases, the subwoofer and the

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center speaker.

For speaker stand bases:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four middle pads to the base (bottom) of each speaker stand base.

middle non-skid pads

For subwoofer:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four large pads to the base of subwoofer.

Large non-skid pads

For center speaker:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four small pads to the base of center speaker.

small non-skid pads

2. Attach the speaker stand bases to the stems using the screws provided.

Once you have aligned the stem and base,

secure with the small screws at the points shown below. Note that the speaker should face in the direction of the base of the isosceles triangle.

Rear

Front

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3. Connect the wires to the player.

Connect the white wire with gray line into (+)

side and the other wire into (–) side. To connect the cable to the player, press each plastic nger pad to open the connection terminal. Insert the wire and release the nger pad.

Caution

yDo not connect any speakers other than

those supplied to this system.

yDo not connect the supplied speakers to

any amplier other than the one supplied with this system. Connection to any other amplier may result in malfunction or re.

yPlease connect the speaker cable of

subwoofer (purple) to orange of the player.

yThese speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS

LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

Securing your front and surround speakers

Secure each of the front and surround speakers using the plastic catch provided. Screw two supporting hooks into the wall behind the speaker. Pass a thick cord around the hooks and through the plastic catch so that the speaker is stabilized (make sure to test that it supports the weight of the speaker). After installing, make sure the speaker is securely xed.

thick cord

Plastic catch

Caution

yThe plastic catch is not a mounting xture,

and the speaker should not be hung directly from the wall using this catch. Always use a cord when stabilizing the speaker.

yPioneer disclaims all responsibility for any

losses or damage resulting from improper assembly, installation, insucient strength of the installation materials, misuse, or natural disasters.

yWhen placing this unit, ensure that it is

rmly secured and avoid areas where it may be likely to fall and cause injury in the event of a natural disaster (such as an earthquake).

yDo not stand on the speaker stand base

of the tall speaker to push or swing the speaker. The speaker may fall and break, or someone may be injured. Pay special attention to children.

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Speaker Setup for BCS-212

Preparing the speakers

1. Attach the non-skid pads to the base of each speaker.

For speakers:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four small pads to the base (bottom) of each speaker.

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small non-skid pads

For subwoofer:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four large pads to the base of subwoofer.

large non-skid pads

For center speaker:

Use the supplied adhesive to attach four small pads to the base of center speaker.

small non-skid pads

2. Connect the wires to the player.

Connect the white wire with gray line into (+)

side and the other wire into (–) side. To connect the cable to the player, press each plastic nger pad to open the connection terminal. Insert the wire and release the nger pad.

Caution

yDo not connect any speakers other than

those supplied to this system.

yDo not connect the supplied speakers to

any amplier other than the one supplied with this system. Connection to any other amplier may result in malfunction or re.

yPlease connect the speaker cable of

subwoofer (purple) to orange of the player.

yThese speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS

LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

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Wall mounting the center speaker

The center speaker have a mounting hole which can be used to mount the speaker on the wall.

Before mounting

Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the screws to work loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the speaker falling. Make sure that the wall you intend to mount the speakers on is strong enough to support them. Do not mount on plywood or soft surface walls.

Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws suitable for the wall material and support the weight of the speaker.

Caution

yIf you are unsure of the qualities and

strength of the wall, consult a professional for advice.

yPioneer is not responsible for any accidents

or damage that result from improper installation.

Additional notes on speaker

Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal distance from the TV.

Precautions:

Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut o as a safety measure.

The front, center and surround speakers supplied with this system are magnetically shielded. However, depending on the installation location, colour distortion may occur if the speaker is installed extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this case happens, turn the power switch of the television set OFF, and turn it ON after 15 min. to 30 min. If the problem persists, place the speaker system away from the television set.

The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor. Magnetic storage media (such as oppy discs and tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept close to the subwoofer.

Do not attach the front/surround speakers and subwoofer to a wall or ceiling. They may fall o and cause injury.

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Mounting screw

(not supplied)

5 mm to 7 mm

5 mm

10 mm

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Positioning the system

The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the illustrations in these instructions dier from the actual unit for explanation purposes. For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening

position (

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Caution

yBe careful to make sure children not to put

their hands or any objects into the *speaker duct. *Speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).

yPlace the center speaker at a safe distance

from the child’s reach. Otherwise it may result in the speaker falling down and causing personal injury and/or property damage.

yThe speakers contain magnetic parts, so

colour irregularity may occur on the CRT TV screen or PC monitor screen. Please use the speakers away from the TV screen or PC monitor screen.

Front left speaker (L)/ Front right speaker (R):

Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as ush with the screen surface as possible.

Center speaker:

Place the center speaker above or below the monitor or screen.

Surround left speaker (L)/ Surround right speaker (R):

Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards.

Subwoofer:

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the front speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reections.

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Connecting 21

Connecting to Your TV

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

yHDMI connection (page 21)

yComponent Video connection (page 23)

yVideo connection (page 23)

Note

yDepending on your TV and other

equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player. Use only one of the connections described in this manual.

yPlease refer to the manuals of your TV,

stereo system or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

yMake sure the player is connected directly

to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

yDo not connect your player via your VCR.

The image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

HDMI Connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable with Ethernet). Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.

Rear of the unit

HDMI

cable

Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).

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Additional Information for HDMI

yWhen you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the following:

-Try switching o the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player.

-The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

-The connected device is compatible with 720x576p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.

yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices

will work with this player.

-The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

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Note

yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept

the audio output of the player, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.

yWhen you use HDMI connection, you can

change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 24.)

ySelect the type of video output from the

HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setup] menu (see page 32).

yChanging the resolution when the

connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn o the player and then turn it on again.

yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP

is not veried, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.

yIf there are noises or lines on the screen,

please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft.)).

ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of this player.

To use this function:

-Your TV must support the ARC function and the ARC of this player must be set to On (Initial setting is “O”).

-The setting method of ARC may dier depending on the TV. For details about ARC function, refer to your TV manual.

-You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable with Ethernet).

-You must connect with the HDMI IN of TV that supports the ARC function using the HDMI OUT on this player.

-You can connect only one Home Theater to TV compatible with ARC.

-The ARC function does not warrant that the function works in all cases even if the above conditions are satised.

-When you use the ARC function, CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) may work. If you do not want to use CEC, you can stop it work by setting "ARC O" on Home Menu. In this case, it is needed to connect TV and this player by an optical cable to send the audio stream to this player.

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