Page 2 - IMPORTANT; Operating Environment; CAUTION; The
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Page 3 - IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG
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Page 4 - Symbol examples
Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used 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, recover...
Page 5 - Contents
01 5 En Contents 01 Before you start What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Types of discs/files that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Chapter 1; Before you start; What’s in the box; Close the rear cover.
01 6 En Chapter 1 Before you start What’s in the box Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 Open the rear cover. 2 Insert the batteries (AA/R6 x 2). Insert as indicated by the / marks into the battery compartment. 3 Close the rear cover. Close securely (a click should be heard). Caution •...
Page 7 - Types of discs/files that can be played; Playable discs; Discs that cannot be played
7 En 01 Types of discs/files that can be played Playable discs Discs with the logo marks below indicated on the disc label, package or jacket can be played. Discs that cannot be played • HD DVDs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAM discs • Non-finalized DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW discs in the DVD-Video form...
Page 8 - Note; About audio formats; Playing BDs; Playing DVDs
01 8 En Note • Some discs cannot be played, even if one of the above logo marks is indicated. • To play 8 cm discs, set the disc in the 8 cm disc depression in the center of the disc tray. No adapter is necessary. 8 cm BD-ROMs cannot be played. About audio formats The following audio formats are s...
Page 9 - Caution
9 En 01 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 ...
Page 10 - Playable file extensions; Part Names and Functions; Remote Control
01 10 En • MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) Bit rate: Up to 320 kbpsSampling 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 • Movie files .divx and .avi • Music files .wma and .mp3 Part Names and Functions Remote Control 1 STANDB...
Page 13 - Rear Panel
13 En 01 Rear Panel 1 AUDIO OUT (2 ch) terminals Connect with the audio input terminals on a TV, AV receiver or amplifier, etc. 2 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. 3 VIDEO OUT terminalsVIDEO – ...
Page 14 - Chapter 2; Connecting up; Connecting a TV; About HDMI
02 14 En Chapter 2 Connecting up Connecting a TV Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. Note • Make the settings in the Setup Navigator menu according to the type of cable connected (page 20). Connecting using a commerci...
Page 16 - Connect the player’s video output directly to your TV.
02 16 En Connecting using a commercially available component video cable Caution • When connected to the TV using a component video cable (commercially available), video signals are not output with a resolution of 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 720/50p, 1080/24p or 1080/60p. • Depending on the output video res...
Page 18 - Connecting using audio cables
02 18 En Connecting using audio cables Caution • For DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals, the DTS Digital Surround signals are converted to linear PCM for output (page 50). When connecting to a 7.1-channel compatible AV receiver or amplifier – Connect using the included audi...
Page 20 - Chapter 3; Getting Started; If the Setup Navigator menu is not
03 20 En Chapter 3 Getting Started Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu Be sure to perform these settings when using the player for the first time. Caution • Before turning on the power, check that the connections between the player and other devices are correct. 1 Turn on the power. Press...
Page 22 - About the screen saver; TV Preset code list; Manufacturer
03 22 En About the screen saver The screen saver is automatically activated if there is no operation for over 1 minute after playback is stopped or paused. The screen saver turns off when an operation is performed on the player or remote control. The screen saver is automatically activated if ther...
Page 23 - Using the TOOLS menu; To close the TOOLS menu
23 En 03 Using the TOOLS menu Various functions can be called out according to the player’s operating status. 1 Display the TOOLS menu. Press TOOLS . 2 Select and set the item. Use / to select, then press ENTER . Note • Items that cannot be changed are displayed in gray. The items that can be se...
Page 25 - About the frame/field frequency and NTSC/
25 En 03 The output video resolution depends on the video output terminal. See the table below. The table below shows the output video resolution for the different terminals when the frame/field frequency of the playback source is 50 Hz on the upper line, the resolutions when the source's frame/fiel...
Page 26 - Chapter 4; Playback; Playing discs or files; If the disc menu is displayed; Forward and reverse scanning; To resume normal playback
04 26 En Chapter 4 Playback Playing discs or files This section describes the player’s main operations. For the types of discs that can be played, see Playable discs on page 7. For the types of files that can be played, see Playable files on page 9. Movie and music files recorded on discs are played...
Page 27 - Skipping content; Playing in slow motion; Step forward and step reverse
27 En 04 Playing specific titles, chapters or tracks Input the number of the title, chapter or track you want to play. • Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number, then press ENTER . Note • For some discs, it is not possible to specify and play titles, chapters or tracks. • Press CLEAR t...
Page 28 - Switching the camera angles; Switching the subtitles; Turning the subtitles off
04 28 En Switching the camera angles For BD-ROM and DVD-Video discs on which multiple angles are recorded, the angles can be switched during playback. During playback, press ANGLE. • The current angle and total number of recorded angles are displayed on the TV screen and on the player’s front pane...
Page 29 - Switching the secondary video; Displaying the disc information
29 En 04 • Secondary audio mark is displayed for scenes at which secondary audio is recorded. Note • In some cases the secondary audio may switch or the switching screen provided on the disc may be displayed immediately, without the current secondary audio or the total number of secondary audio stre...
Page 30 - To cancel Time Search; To cancel the search
04 30 En 3 Input the time. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the time. Use / to move the cursor. Note • To play from 45 minutes, input 0 , 0 , 4 , 5 , 0 and 0 , then press ENTER . • To play from 1 hour 20 minutes, input 0 , 1 , 2 , 0 , 0 and 0 , then press ENTER . • Press CLEAR t...
Page 31 - To cancel A-B Repeat play; To cancel Repeat Play
31 En 04 Playing a specific section within a title or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Use this procedure to play a specific section within a title or track repeatedly. 1 During playback, press PLAY MODE to display the Play Mode screen. The Play Mode screen can also be displayed by selecting Play Mode ...
Page 32 - To cancel Random Play
04 32 En Playing in random order (Random Play) Use this procedure to play the tracks or files in random order. 1 During playback, press PLAY MODE to display the Play Mode screen. The Play Mode screen can also be displayed by selecting Play Mode from the TOOLS menu. 2 Select Repeat/Random. Use / ...
Page 33 - About Play Mode types
33 En 04 About Play Mode types The functions that can be used differ according to the type of disc and file. In some cases, some of the functions cannot be used. Check the usable functions on the table below. Play Mode type Mark 1 1. During playback in a Play Mode, the type of Play Mode is indicated...
Page 34 - Playing discs; Closing the Home Media Gallery; Playing movie files
04 34 En Playing from the Home Media Gallery The Home Media Gallery lets you display a list of the titles, tracks or files recorded on the disc. The discs that can be played from the Home Media Gallery are as shown below (see also page 7). • BD-R/-RE discs • DVDs recorded in VR format • Music CDs (C...
Page 35 - Playing music files
35 En 04 3 Select Movies. Use / to select Movies , then press ENTER . 4 Select Folders or All Movies. Use / to select, then press ENTER . • Folders – The files in the selected folder are displayed. • All Movies – All the recorded files are displayed. If you have selected All Movies , proceed...
Page 37 - Playing the HMG Playlist
37 En 04 4 Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu. 5 Select Add to HMG Playlist. Use / to select, then press ENTER . The track or file selected in step 3 is added to the HMG Playlist. To add more tracks or files, repeat steps 3 to 5. To add the currently playing track/file to the HMG Playlist ...
Page 38 - Chapter 5; Adjusting audio and video; Adjusting the video; When Memory1, 2 or 3 is selected
05 38 En Chapter 5 Adjusting audio and video Adjusting the video The quality of the playback picture can be adjusted according to the TV you are using. 1 During playback, press VIDEO ADJUST to display the Video Adjust screen. The Video Adjust screen can also be displayed by selecting Video Adjust fr...
Page 39 - Adjusting the Audio DRC; Closing the Audio DRC screen
39 En 05 Closing the Video Adjust screen Press HOME MENU . About Pure Cinema There are two types of video signals: • Video material – Video signals recorded at 25 or 30 frames/ second • Film material – Video signals recorded at 24 frames/second “Pure Cinema” uses signal processing suited for “fi...
Page 40 - Chapter 6; Advanced settings; Operating the Initial Setup screen; Closing the Initial Setup screen
06 40 En Chapter 6 Advanced settings Changing the settings (Initial Setup) Operating the Initial Setup screen 1 When playback is stopped, display the Home Menu screen. Press HOME MENU . 2 Select and set Initial Setup. Use / to select, then press ENTER . 3 Select the item and change the setting. ...
Page 43 - Select and set Other.; To change the language using numbers; Use
43 En 06 Changing to other language at language setting Note • Refer to Language Code Table on page 56. • If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD is set, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected and played. 1 Select and set Other. Use / to select, then press ENTER . 2 Change the ...
Page 44 - Changing the speaker setup; Closing the speaker settings screen
06 44 En Changing the speaker setup Set whether or not to use the speakers which are connected to the AV receiver or amplifier, as well as the size of the speakers. This setting is only valid for analog audio outputs. Note • Select Initial Setup from the HOME MENU, then press ENTER . 1 Select and se...
Page 45 - Closing the Channel Level screen
45 En 06 3 Select and set the method for switching the speaker to be adjusted. Use / to select, then press ENTER . • Auto – Switch the speaker to be adjusted automatically. • Manual – Switch the speaker to be adjusted manually. Caution • Test tones are output. Lower the volume of the device conn...
Page 46 - To change the code number
06 46 En Use / to move the cursor. To change the code number Input the previously registered password, then input the new password. Note • We recommend making a note of the password. • If you forget the password, reset the player to the factory default setting, then register the password again...
Page 48 - Changing the Country/Area code; To change the country/area code using
06 48 En Changing the Country/Area code Note • Refer to Country/Area Code Table on page 56. 1 Select and set Parental Lock. Use / to select, then press ENTER . 2 Select and set Country/Area Code. Use / to select, then press ENTER . 3 Input the password. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or /...
Page 50 - Output Terminal; DIGITAL OUT
06 50 En About the audio output settings The audio signals that are output differ according to the audio format recorded on the disc and the player’s settings. Check on the table below. Caution • Linear PCM audio signals (2 channels) are output from all terminals other than the ones selected at Audi...
Page 51 - Chapter 7; Additional information; Troubleshooting
51 En 07 Chapter 7 Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and ele...
Page 54 - When connected using an HDMI cable
07 54 En When connected using an HDMI cable Problem Check Remedy HDMI indicator does not light. Is the input of the connected HDMI device properly set? Read the HDMI device’s operating instructions and set the input properly. Is a DVI device connected? Read the DVI device’s operating instructions an...
Page 55 - Others
55 En 07 Others Problem Check Remedy The power turns off automatically. Is Auto Power Off set to On ? If Auto Power Off is set to On , the power turns off automatically if no operation is performed for over 30 minutes (page 43). Is HDMI Control set to On ? The player’s power may turn off together wi...
Page 56 - Language Code Table and Country/Area Code Table
07 56 En Language Code Table and Country/Area Code Table Language Code Table Language name (language code), input code Country/Area Code Table Country/Area name, input code, Country/Area code Japanese (ja/jpn), 1001 English (en/eng), 0514 French (fr/fra), 0618 German (de/deu), 0405 Italian (it/ita),...
Page 57 - Specifications
57 En 07 Specifications 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-LX08 Type Blu-ray Disc PLAYER Rated voltage AC...
Page 58 - Cautions on use; Moving the player; POWER OFF; Place of installation; Do not place objects on top; Condensation
07 58 En Cautions on use Moving the player If you need to move this unit, first remove the disc if there’s one loaded, and close the disc tray. Next, press STANDBY/ON to switch the power to standby, checking that the POWER OFF indication on the front panel display goes off. Wait at least 10 second...
Page 59 - Handling discs; Glossary
59 En 07 Handling discs Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs. Do not scratch the disc’s signal surface or let it get dirty. Do not load more than one disc into the player at a time. Do not glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing...
Page 62 - Licenses; libxml2; OpenSSL; zlib
07 62 En Licenses The licenses for the software used on this player are shown below. libxml2 The MIT License Copyright © <year> <copyright holders>Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "...
Page 63 - libpng
63 En 07 IntroductionThe FreeType Project is distributed in several archive packages; some of them may contain, in addition to the FreeType font engine, various tools and contributions which rely on, or relate to, the FreeType Project.This license applies to all files found in such packages, and whi...
Page 64 - libjpg
07 64 En libpng versions 0.89, June 1996, through 0.96, May 1997, are Copyright © 1996, 1997 Andreas Dilger Distributed according to the same disclaimer and license as libpng-0.88, with the following individuals added to the list of Contributing Authors: John BowlerKevin BraceySam BushellMagnus Holm...
Page 66 - GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
07 66 En The TIFF 6.0 file format specification can be obtained by FTP from ftp://ftp.sgi.com/graphics/tiff/TIFF6.ps.gz. The JPEG incorporation scheme found in the TIFF 6.0 spec of 3-June-92 has a number of serious problems. IJG does not recommend use of the TIFF 6.0 design (TIFF Compression tag 6)....
Page 68 - GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
07 68 En 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EX...
Page 72 - Discover the benefits of registering your product online at; PIONEER CORPORATION; PIONEER EUROPE NV
Printed in <VRB1506-A> Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu) Published by Pioneer Corporation.Copyright © 2008 Pioneer Corporation.All rights reserved. PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, ...