Page 2 - IMPORTANT
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to a...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. D3-4-2-1-2-2_B_En IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted i...
Page 4 - Section One; Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.; Contents
Section One 4 En Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference . Contents Section One What’s in th...
Page 5 - English; 8 Surround sound settings
Section One 5 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 08 Surround sound settings Using the Sound Setup menu . . . . . . . . . 42 Effective Sound (for optimum sound) . . 42 Channel level setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Speaker distance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Dynam...
Page 7 - Chapter 1; Controls and displays; Remote control; Audio input settings from the
Controls and displays 01 7 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 1 Controls and displays Remote control • Remote control unit buttons indicated with blue lettering (buttons indicated with asterisk (*) in this section) are used to operate an optional Pioneer Blu-ray disc pla...
Page 8 - iPod playback
Controls and displays 01 8 En 8 TV CONTROL buttons These control Pioneer Flat Screen TVs. 9 VOLUME +/– Adjusts the volume. 10 MUTE Mutes the sound (press again to cancel). 11 TOP MENU Press to return to the iPod Top menu when using iPod functions. After set the remote control operation switch to BD ...
Page 9 - Caution; Using the remote control; SOUN
Controls and displays 01 9 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español ANGLE* Press to switch the BD-ROM or DVD-Video camera angles. 23 DISPLAY Displays RDS information (page 41). Displays song playback information when using the iPod function. After set the remote control operation swit...
Page 10 - Front panel; • Open the front door flap when using the
Controls and displays 01 10 En Receiver Front panel • Open the front door flap when using the front panel connectors. 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the system on or into standby. 2 HDMI indicator (Red) Lights when this system is connected to HDMI (HDCP) compatible component. Also lights during initializat...
Page 11 - Touch sensor is on top of the unit.; Using the motion sensor; Display; SOU
Controls and displays 01 11 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 10 Touch sensor Touch sensor is on top of the unit. Lightly touch the displayed words or symbols to operate controls. INPUT Selects the source you want to listen to ( Digital 1 to Digital 3 , Analog , iPod , HDMI 1 o...
Page 13 - Rear panel; Connect to the other audio component.
Controls and displays 01 13 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Rear panel 1 AC IN – Power inlet 2 AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) jacks Connect to the other audio component. 3 CONTROL IN/OUT jacks Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a singl...
Page 14 - Front Panel
Controls and displays 01 14 En Blu-ray disc player Front Panel 1 STANDBY/ON Press to turn the power on and off. 2 Remote control sensor Point the remote control to this, then operate it within approximately 7 m. The player may have trouble capturing remote control signals if there is a fluorescent...
Page 15 - Rear Panel
Controls and displays 01 15 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 4 Character display Displays the title/chapter/track number, elapsed time, etc. 5 24HZ/50HZ/60HZ The frequency of the video frame or field being output lights. 6 CONTROL Lights when the HDMI Control function is activ...
Page 16 - Standard surround setup
Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) 02 16 En Chapter 2 Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) Safety precautions when setting up When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing the speakers. If the...
Page 17 - Preparing the speakers; Attach the non-skid pads to the base of; Standard surround setup:
Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) 02 17 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Preparing the speakers 1 Attach the non-skid pads to the base of each speaker (as shown). Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the base (flat surface) of each speaker. 2 (When mounting center sp...
Page 18 - Front surround setup:; • Do not attempt to carry the speakers when; Connect the speaker system.; Refer to; Using the supplied speaker stands
Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) 02 18 En Front surround setup: Caution • Do not attempt to carry the speakers when they are connected with the bracket. Doing so may cause damage to the bracket or worsen damage to the bracket and speakers in the event they are dropped. 3 Connect the speaker system. Refe...
Page 19 - Wall mounting the speakers; Before mounting; Mounting screw
Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) 02 19 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Wall mounting the speakers The front, center and surround speakers 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 ...
Page 20 - Connect the speakers; Important; • When connecting this system or changing; WARNING; • Pioneer bears no responsibility for; Listening position
Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) 02 20 En Connect the speakers Important • When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket. WARNING • Pioneer b...
Page 21 - Using your own speaker cables; To receiver
Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) 02 21 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español • You may purchase and use your own speaker cables if desired. For details, see Using your own speaker cables on page 22. • The front and surround speaker cables have a color-coded connector at one end and two...
Page 22 - While holding down the two buttons on
Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD) 02 22 En Caution • These 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. • Do not connect any speakers other than ...
Page 23 - Chapter 2
Speaker Setup Guide (SX-LX08) 02 23 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 2 Speaker Setup Guide (SX-LX08) Important • When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.After completing all con...
Page 24 - Speaker cable; Upper terminal
Speaker Setup Guide (SX-LX08) 02 24 En Safety precautions when setting up When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing the speakers. Home theater sound setup This is a standard ...
Page 25 - SUBWOOFER PREOUT
Speaker Setup Guide (SX-LX08) 02 25 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Connect the subwoofer. • Use the RCA plug cable furnished with the speaker system (or commercial alternative) to connect the SUBWOOFER PREOUT connector to the line level input connector of the powered subwoof...
Page 26 - Connecting up; Basic connections; Receiver; TV; AM loop antenna
Connecting up 03 26 En Chapter 3 Connecting up Basic connections • The following describes connections to a TV equipped with HDMI and optical digital audio inputs. Important • When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall...
Page 27 - Connecting to a TV with no HDMI input
Connecting up 03 27 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna. a. Bend the stand in the direction indicated by the arrow. b. Clip the loop onto the stand. c. If you want to fix to a wall or other surface, perform step b after first securing the stand with...
Page 28 - Connect the power cords.; • Connect each power cord to the AC inlet on; To AC outlet
Connecting up 03 28 En 6 Connect the power cords. 1 • Connect each power cord to the AC inlet on the Blu-ray disc player and the receiver. Connect each power cord to a wall socket in the following order: 1. Blu-ray disc player 2. Receiver3. TV • SX-LX08 model only: Connect the powered subwoofer’s po...
Page 29 - Chapter 4; Getting started; Microphone
Getting started 04 29 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 4 Getting started Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient...
Page 31 - Chapter 5; Listening to your system; Auto listening mode
Listening to your system 05 31 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 5 Listening to your system Important • This unit’s audio function may be restricted depending on the sound source, Line Output setting (page 48), and HDMI audio setting (page 51). In this event, the menus ...
Page 32 - Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings; Using Advanced Surround
Listening to your system 05 32 En Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode (see above), there are three settings you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. 1 Press when Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode is active. 2 Select ‘Center Width’, ‘Dimension’ ...
Page 33 - Listening in stereo; Using the Sound Retriever
Listening to your system 05 33 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Using Front Stage Surround Advance (LX03BD model only) The Front Stage Surround Advance modes are effective when you are using the Front surround setup as described on page 16. • Press to select a Front Stage Surr...
Page 34 - Using the Auto; Enhancing dialogue
Listening to your system 05 34 En Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 29. 1 1 Press to open the sound menu. 2 Select ‘MCACC EQ’ then press ENTER. 3 Switch ‘EQ...
Page 35 - Adjusting the bass and treble; Setting the Auto Delay
Listening to your system 05 35 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Adjusting the bass and treble Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone. 1 Press to open the sound menu. 2 Select ‘Tone’ then press ENTER. 3 Select ‘Bass/Treble’ then press ENTER. • Selecting Bas...
Page 36 - Connecting an iPod; iPod
Connecting an iPod 06 36 En Chapter 6 Connecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to this unit This unit has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this unit. 1 1 Set this unit to the standby mode, and then use the USB cabl...
Page 37 - Finding what you want to play; Tip; Basic playback controls; Button
Connecting an iPod 06 37 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Finding what you want to play When your iPod is connected to this unit, you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using your iPod directly. 1 Sele...
Page 38 - Switching the iPod controls; Press to switch the iPod controls.; Symptom What it means
Connecting an iPod 06 38 En Important If an error message lights in the front panel display, try following the points below: Switching the iPod controls 1 You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the unit. 1 Press to switch the iPod controls. 2 This will enable the controls and dis...
Page 39 - Chapter 7; Listening to the radio; Listening to the radio; Improving poor FM reception
Listening to the radio 07 39 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 7 Listening to the radio Listening to the radio The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don’t have to manually tune in every time you want to list...
Page 40 - Changing the noise cut mode; After pressing; Listening to station presets; • You can also use the number buttons on
Listening to the radio 07 40 En Changing the noise cut mode If you find that the AM sound quality is bad even after trying the above, you may be able to improve it using a different noise cut mode. Just choose the one that sounds best. 1 Press after tuning to an AM radio station. 2 Select ‘Tuner Set...
Page 41 - Using RDS; Displaying RDS information
Listening to the radio 07 41 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Using RDS Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information — the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example. O...
Page 42 - Surround sound settings; Using the Sound Setup menu
Surround sound settings 08 42 En Chapter 8 Surround sound settings Important • This unit’s audio function may be restricted depending on the Line Output setting (page 48) and HDMI audio setting (page 51). In this event, the menus may not appear. Using the Sound Setup menu From the Sound Setup menu y...
Page 43 - Channel level setting
Surround sound settings 08 43 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Channel level setting 1 The Auto MCACC feature (see page 29) should give you the best surround sound setup. However you may find that by further adjustment of the channel levels you can improve the surround sound i...
Page 44 - Dynamic Range Control
Surround sound settings 08 44 En Dynamic Range Control When watching Dolby Digital or DTS material at low volume, low level sounds — including some of the dialog — can be difficult to hear properly. Using one of the Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings can help by bringing up the low level sounds, w...
Page 45 - Select ‘Virtual SB’, then press; LFE Attenuate; Open the ‘Sound Setup’ menu.; DTS CD setting; Open the ‘Sound Setup’
Surround sound settings 08 45 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 2 Select ‘Virtual SB’, then press ENTER. 3 Select a setting. Select one of the following: • Vir.SB On – Virtual Surround Back is always used (for example, on 5.1 encoded material). • Vir.SB Off – Virtual Surround B...
Page 46 - Other connections; Using this unit for TV audio; From digital output
Other connections 09 46 En Chapter 9 Other connections Important • When making or changing connections on the rear panel of this unit, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.After completing all connections, connect the power cord to the wall socket. Using thi...
Page 47 - • For a device with a video output, connect; Connecting for digital audio; Connect the digital output jack on HDD/; • When digital connections are used, it may; ANALOG AUDIO IN; jacks to; Listening to an external audio source; If the system isn’t already on, switch; To video input; or; From; To video input
Other connections 09 47 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Listening to the sound of an external device on this receiver You can connect both analog and digital external audio sources to this system. • For a device with a video output, connect directly to the TV using a separate...
Page 48 - You can use the; Line Output setting; Select one of the following:; Digital 1 OPT; To
Other connections 09 48 En 2 Select an audio input source. Input sources are cycled through as shown below: 3 If necessary, start playback of the external source. Outputting the sound of this receiver to an external device You can use the ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks to connect an analog audio component, ...
Page 49 - Connecting external antennas; Using a cable with a mono mini-plug on; External AM antenna; External
Other connections 09 49 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Connecting external antennas For an external AM antenna, use 5 to 6 meters of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the loop antenna connected. For an external FM antenna, use a PAL connector ...
Page 50 - About HDMI; To HDMI input
Other connections 09 50 En Connecting using HDMI If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to this system using the supplied (or commercially available) for high quality digital video. 1 See About HDMI on page 52 for more about the HDMI connection. 1 Use t...
Page 51 - Switching the HDMI audio setting
Other connections 09 51 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Switching the HDMI audio setting Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this system (amp) or through to a TV or Flat Screen TV. You cannot use a number of sound functions of this system when HDMI audio is ...
Page 52 - Resetting the HDMI connection; Select ‘Initialize’ then press ENTER.
Other connections 09 52 En Resetting the HDMI connection If the screen goes blank (for example, after changing the resolution), check the troubleshooting guide on (page 62). If this doesn’t solve the problem, follow the steps below to reset the HDMI connection. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Select ‘Initialize’ t...
Page 53 - HDMI Control; Audio
HDMI Control 10 53 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 10 HDMI Control Important • The KURO LINK function name used on the web and in catalogues is referred to as HDMI Control in the operating instructions and on the product. By connecting this unit to an HDMI Control-com...
Page 54 - This unit
HDMI Control 10 54 En • Connect the Flat Screen TV directly to this unit. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. • Only connect components you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this unit. Interrupting a ...
Page 55 - Setting the HDMI options; Setting the HDMI Control mode; Before using synchronization; Synchronized amp mode operations
HDMI Control 10 55 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Setting the HDMI options You must adjust the settings of this unit as well as HDMI Control-compatible connected components in order to make use of the HDMI Control function. For more information see the operating instructions...
Page 56 - Additional information; Optional system settings; Setting the sleep timer; – Switches off after about an; Dimming the display; – Brighter setting; S l e e p
Additional information 11 56 En Chapter 11 Additional information Optional system settings All the available settings in the System Setup menu are listed below. See the notes in each section for more information about the settings. The first setting in each section is the default. 1 Press SETUP. 2 S...
Page 57 - Changing the display mode
Additional information 11 57 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Changing the display mode If no operation is performed for one minute, the front panel display and button illumination automatically turns off. The display will turn on again automatically if a command is input or m...
Page 58 - TV Preset code list; Surround sound formats; Dolby; Dolby Pro Logic; – 4.1 channel sound
Additional information 11 58 En TV Preset code list Please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. Surround sound formats Below is ...
Page 59 - Dolby Pro Logic II; Dolby Surround is an; DTS; Installation and maintenance; Hints on installation
Additional information 11 59 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español • Dolby Pro Logic II – 5.1 channel sound (stereo surround) from any stereo source With two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is generated by bass management in the receiver. Dolby Surround is an encoding s...
Page 60 - General; Problem; Listening to the sound of an external device on this receiver; Listening in surround sound
Additional information 11 60 En Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and elect...
Page 62 - Tuner; • Connect the AM antenna (see; AMP; An operation is prohibited because the source is 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM.
Additional information 11 62 En Tuner HDMI connection Front panel display messages Problem Remedy Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. • Connect the AM antenna (see Basic connections on page 26) and adjust the direction and position for best reception. You may also connect an additional internal ...
Page 63 - When performing; Message
Additional information 11 63 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Error MIC! An error occurred during MCACC setup because the microphone is not connected or is not connected properly. Error Speaker! An error occurred during MCACC setup because the speakers are not connected or are...
Page 64 - Select ‘Initialize’ then press ENTER.; • Note that following settings will be saved,
Additional information 11 64 En Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all system settings to the factory default. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Select ‘Initialize’ then press ENTER. 3 Select ‘All Init’ then press ENTER. • Initialize OK? is displayed. 4 Press ENTER to confirm initialization. The system...
Page 65 - Audio Multi-channel Receiver
Additional information 11 65 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Specifications (LX03BD model) Audio Multi-channel Receiver • Amplifier section RMS Power Output: Front, Center . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 Ω ) Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 66 - Subwoofer; Accessories; Power requirements
Additional information 11 66 En • Subwoofer Enclosure . . . . . . . Bass-reflex floorstanding typeSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 cm 1-way systemSpeaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 cm cone typeImpedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω Frequency ra...
Page 67 - • Specifications and design subject to
Additional information 11 67 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Accessories Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1AA/R6 dry cell batteries(to confirm system operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 68 - Section Two
Section Two Blu-ray Disc Player BDP-LX08 LX03BD_2.book Page 68 Monday, July 28, 2008 4:30 PM
Page 70 - 5 Adjusting audio and video
Section Two 70 En 05 Adjusting audio and video Adjusting the video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Adjusting the Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 06 Advanced settings Changing the settings (Initial Setup) . . . . 108 Operating the Initial Setup screen . . . . .108 Changing to other lang...
Page 71 - Before you start; Types of discs/files that can be played; Playable discs; Discs on which movie files or music files are recorded.
Before you start 01 71 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 1 Before you start 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. Disc type Logo Application format BDMV 1 1. I...
Page 72 - Discs that cannot be played; is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo; About audio formats; About the audio output settings
Before you start 01 72 En 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 format and AVCHD format • Non-finalized Dual Layer DVD-R discs in the DVD VR format • SACDs • Video CDs • SVCDs “Blu-ray Disc” and are t...
Page 73 - Playing BDs; Playable files
Before you start 01 73 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 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, D...
Page 74 - About region numbers; DualDisc playback
Before you start 01 74 En 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...
Page 75 - Supported movie file formats; Official DivX; • DivX VOD files are protected by DRM. They; Supported music file formats
Before you start 01 75 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Supported movie 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 ...
Page 76 - Player connections; Connecting a TV
Player connections 02 76 En Chapter 2 Player connections 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 83). Con...
Page 77 - About the HDMI high speed transmission
Player connections 02 77 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español About HDMI This player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The player supports Deep Color. The conventional players can transmit a video signal with 8 bit color depth in the YCbCr 4:4:4...
Page 78 - About HDCP; • It is not possible to connect DVI devices; About HDMI Control function
Player connections 02 78 En About HDCP HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a copyright protection system by which digital video signals are encrypted. When connected to a DVI device • It is not possible to connect DVI devices (computer displays, for example) that are not compatible w...
Page 79 - • This receiver cannot use the PQLS
Player connections 02 79 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Caution • This receiver cannot use the PQLS function. • If the output video resolution is switched when playing a music CD (CD-DA), the PQLS function does not work. This function will work again after playback stops and...
Page 80 - Connecting using audio cables
Player connections 02 80 En The video signal can also be connected using a separately sold S-Video or 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/...
Page 83 - Getting Started
Getting Started 03 83 En Chapter 3 Getting Started Important • Set the remote control operation selector switch to BD to operate the Blu-ray disc player. Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu Be sure to perform these settings when using the player for the first time. Caution • Before turnin...
Page 84 - Switching the output video resolution
Getting Started 03 84 En • When HDMI is selected for Video or Audio , proceed to step 5. • When Component Video is selected for Video , proceed to step 6. • When S-Video/Video is selected for Video , proceed to step 7. Caution • When HDMI is selected for Video , no video signals are output from the ...
Page 85 - About the screen saver
Getting Started 03 85 En 7 Select the aspect ratio of your TV. Use / to select, then press ENTER . 8 Check the settings. Select Proceed , then press ENTER . 9 Output test tones. Use / to select Yes , then press ENTER . Caution • The screen in step 10 and test tones are output simultaneously ...
Page 86 - Display the TOOLS menu.; Use; • Items that cannot be changed are; To close the TOOLS menu; Press TOOLS or RETURN.; TOOLS menu item list; Item
Getting Started 03 86 En Using the TOOLS menu Various functions can be called out according to the player’s operating status. 1 Display the TOOLS menu. 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 ...
Page 88 - Press OUTPUT RESOLUTION.; from the; TOOLS; COMPONENT VIDEO; To output film material; NTSC on PAL TV
Getting Started 03 88 En • Press OUTPUT RESOLUTION. The current output video resolution is displayed on the TV screen and on the player’s front panel display. When pressed again, the output video resolution switches. The output video resolution can also be switched using / . The output video res...
Page 89 - About Film material
Getting Started 03 89 En Caution • On some TVs, the picture may not be displayed properly when the resolution is switched. If this happens, use OUTPUT RESOLUTION to set to a resolution at which the picture is properly displayed. • When video signals are being output with a resolution of 1080/50i, 10...
Page 90 - Playback; Playing discs or files; Press; If the disc menu is displayed
Playback 04 90 En Chapter 4 Playback Important • Set the remote control operation selector switch to BD to operate the Blu-ray disc player. 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 71. For the ty...
Page 91 - Forward and reverse scanning; To resume normal playback; Skipping content; Movie files
Playback 04 91 En Note • The resume playback function is canceled automatically in the following cases: – When the disc tray is opened. – When the file list window is switched. – When the power is turned off. (For BDs and DVDs this does not cancel the resume playback function.) • The resume playback...
Page 92 - Playing in slow motion; Step forward and step reverse; Switching the camera angles
Playback 04 92 En Playing in slow motion • While playback is paused, press and hold / or / . • The speed switches each time the button is pressed (the speed is displayed on the TV screen). The speed steps depend on the disc or file. Note • It is not possible to switch the speed during reverse sl...
Page 93 - Switching the subtitles; Turning the subtitles off; Music files
Playback 04 93 En Note • For some discs, the angle can also be switched on the menu screen. • Angle mark is not displayed if Angle/ Secondary Indicator is set to Off (page 113). Switching the subtitles For discs or files on which multiple subtitles are recorded, the subtitles can be switched during ...
Page 94 - Switching the secondary audio; Switching the secondary video
Playback 04 94 En Note • The types of recorded audio streams/ channels depend on the disc and file. • If the audio stream/channel is not switched when AUDIO is pressed, switch it from the menu screen. Switching the secondary audio Use the procedure below switch the secondary audio recorded on the BD...
Page 95 - Displaying the disc information; Using the Play Mode functions; AVCHD; CD
Playback 04 95 En 2 Select and set the item. Use / to select Secondary Video , then press ENTER . • The current secondary video stream and total number of recorded secondary video streams are displayed on the TV screen and on the player’s front panel display. 3 Use / to select secondary vide...
Page 96 - To cancel Time Search; To cancel the search
Playback 04 96 En 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 to clear the values you have input. 5 Starting playback from the specified time. Use / to select...
Page 97 - To cancel A-B Repeat play; To cancel Repeat Play
Playback 04 97 En 3 Select A-B Repeat. Use / to select, then press ENTER . 4 Select the starting point for A-B Repeat. Use / to select A (Start) , then press ENTER . 5 Select the end point for A-B Repeat. Use / to select B (End) , then press ENTER . A-B Repeat playback starts. To cancel ...
Page 98 - To cancel Random Play
Playback 04 98 En Note • There are some discs and files for which Repeat Play is not available. • The type of repeat modes depends on the disc and file being played. See the table on page 99. • Repeat Play is canceled in the following cases: – When the angle is switched (for BD- ROM and DVD-Video di...
Page 99 - About Play Mode types; Play Mode type; Rep; dom
Playback 04 99 En 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 i...
Page 100 - Playing discs; Closing the Home Media Gallery; Playing movie files
Playback 04 100 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 71). • BD-R/-RE discs • DVDs recorded in VR format • M...
Page 102 - Playing music files
Playback 04 102 En Playing music files 1 Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the Home Media Gallery. The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home Menu then pressing ENTER . 2 Select the disc. Use / to select, then press ENTER . 3 Select Music. Use / ...
Page 104 - Playing the HMG Playlist
Playback 04 104 En To add the currently playing track/file to the HMG Playlist • While the track/file is playing, press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu. • Use / to select Add to HMG Playlist, then press ENTER. Note • A maximum of 24 tracks/files can be added to the HMG Playlist. • The HMG Playli...
Page 105 - Adjusting audio and video; Adjusting the video; When Memory1, 2 or 3 is; When Memory1, 2 or 3 is selected
Adjusting audio and video 05 105 En Chapter 5 Adjusting audio and video Important • Set the remote control operation selector switch to BD to operate the Blu-ray disc player. Adjusting the video The quality of the playback picture can be adjusted according to the TV you are using. 1 Display the TOOL...
Page 106 - Closing the Video Adjust screen
Adjusting audio and video 05 106 En 3 Adjust the picture quality. When / are pressed, the adjustments can be made watching the picture. The detailed settings screen reappears when ENTER is pressed. • Prog.Motion – Adjust according to the type of image (movie or still image). This is effective wh...
Page 107 - Closing the Audio DRC screen
Adjusting audio and video 05 107 En Adjusting the Audio DRC Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) has the effect of playing loud sounds softly and soft sounds loudly. Adjust the setting for example when watching movies late at night and the dialogs are difficult to hear. 1 During playback, display the T...
Page 108 - Advanced settings; Operating the Initial Setup screen; Closing the Initial Setup screen; Setting; TV Aspect Ratio; Full; :3 pictures are displayed over the entire screen.
Advanced settings 06 108 En Chapter 6 Advanced settings Important • Set the remote control operation selector switch to BD to operate the Blu-ray disc player. Changing the settings (Initial Setup) Operating the Initial Setup screen 1 When playback is stopped, display the Home Menu screen. Press HOME...
Page 110 - Changing the speaker setup
Advanced settings 06 110 En AAC Out * Only valid for digital audio outputs. AAC Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is compatible with AAC audio signals. The AAC audio signals are output. AAC PCM Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is not compa...
Page 113 - Changing the Country/Area code
Advanced settings 06 113 En Country Code Change the Country/Area code. Refer to the Changing the Country/Area code on page 119. Options Output Terminal Priority Select the terminals for outputting video and audio signals with priority. For details, see Changing the terminals for outputting video and...
Page 114 - Language Code Table; To change the language using numbers
Advanced settings 06 114 En Changing to other language at language setting Note • Refer to Language Code Table on page 130. • 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 E...
Page 115 - Closing the speaker settings screen
Advanced settings 06 115 En • SL/SR (left and right surround speakers): Yes / No • SBL/SBR (left and right surround back speakers): Yes / No Closing the speaker settings screen • Press ENTER. Adjusting the output level of the various speakers (Channel Level) Adjust each output level of the different...
Page 116 - Closing the Channel Level screen; DVD
Advanced settings 06 116 En Note • When Auto is selected, the speaker cannot be selected with / . Closing the Channel Level screen • Press ENTER. Registering or Changing the password Use this procedure to register or change the code number required for the Parental Lock settings. 1 Select and se...
Page 119 - Country/Area Code Table
Advanced settings 06 119 En Changing the Country/Area code Note • Refer to Country/Area Code Table on page 131. 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 but...
Page 123 - Troubleshooting
Additional information 07 123 En 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 ...
Page 127 - When connected using an HDMI cable
Additional information 07 127 En When connected using an HDMI cable Files recorded on discs cannot be played. Is the disc one that is playable on this player? Check whether the disc is one that can be played on this player (page 71). Is the file one that is playable on this player? • Check whether t...
Page 128 - Others
Additional information 07 128 En Others HDMI Control function does not work. Is the HDMI cable properly connected? Connect the HDMI cable properly. Is the HDMI cable you are using a High Speed HDMI™ cable? Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. The HDMI Control function may not work properly if HDMI cable ot...
Page 132 - Discover the benefits of registering your product online at; Printed in; PIONEER CORPORATION; PIONEER EUROPE NV
Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu ) <XRB3100-A> K002_B_En Printed in PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801...