Pioneer Stereo Receiver SX LX03 User Manual

Audio Multi-channel Receiver SX-LX03  
Speaker System  
SSP-LX03  
Blu-ray Disc Home Cinema System  
Audio Multi-channel Receiver  
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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified  
service personnel.  
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 in this plug. Should the  
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.  
Check for the ASTA mark  
or the BSI mark  
on the body of the fuse.  
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug  
must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.  
If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of  
safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.  
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.  
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:  
Blue : Neutral Brown : Live  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in  
your plug, proceed as follows ;  
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the  
letter N or coloured BLACK.  
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the  
letter L or coloured RED.  
How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.  
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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries  
Symbol for  
equipment  
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 effects on human health and the  
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.  
Symbol examples  
for batteries  
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:  
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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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POWER-CORD 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  
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the  
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power  
cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a  
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a  
piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the  
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other  
cords. The power cords should be routed such that they  
are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord  
can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check  
the power cord once in a while. When you find it  
damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized  
service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En  
requires repair will be charged for even during the  
warranty period.  
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Section One  
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  
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Contents  
Section One  
03 Connecting up  
Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
What’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
04 Getting started  
Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal  
01 Controls and displays  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Putting the batteries in  
surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
05 Listening to your system  
the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Using the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Rear panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Blu-ray disc player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Auto listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings . . . . . . 32  
Using Advanced Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Using Front Stage Surround Advance. . . . 33  
Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Listening with headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . 34  
Enhancing dialogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Using Midnight and Quiet listening modes . 34  
Adjusting the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Boosting the bass level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Adjusting sound delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
02 Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD)  
Safety precautions when setting up. . . . . .16  
Home theater sound setup . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Standard surround setup . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Front surround setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Preparing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Using the supplied speaker stands . . . . .18  
Wall mounting the speakers . . . . . . . . . .19  
Additional notes on speaker placement .19  
Connect the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Using your own speaker cables. . . . . . . .22  
06 Connecting an iPod  
Connecting your iPod to this unit . . . . . . . 36  
iPod playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
07 Listening to the radio  
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Improving poor FM reception . . . . . . . . . 39  
Improving poor AM sound . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Changing the noise cut mode. . . . . . . . . 40  
Memorizing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Listening to station presets. . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Using RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . 41  
02 Speaker Setup Guide (SX-LX08)  
Safety precautions when setting up. . . . . .24  
Home theater sound setup . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Connect the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
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Section One  
08 Surround sound settings  
11 Additional information  
Using the Sound Setup menu . . . . . . . . . 42  
Effective Sound (for optimum sound) . . 42  
Channel level setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Speaker distance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Dynamic Range Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Dual mono setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Virtual Surround Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
LFE Attenuate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
DTS CD setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Optional system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Dimming the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Changing the display mode. . . . . . . . . . .57  
Key lock setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
Setting up the remote to control your TV . .57  
TV Preset code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
Dolby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
Dolby Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Surround . .58  
DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
DTS Digital Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Installation and maintenance . . . . . . . . . .59  
Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Front panel display messages . . . . . . . . .62  
Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Specifications (LX03BD model) . . . . . . . . .65  
Specifications (SX-LX08 model) . . . . . . . . .66  
09 Other connections  
Using this unit for TV audio . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Audio input settings from the TVs  
(TV Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Listening to the sound of an external  
device on this receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Connecting for digital audio. . . . . . . . . . 47  
Connecting an analog audio  
component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Listening to an external audio source . . 47  
Outputting the sound of this receiver to  
an external device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Line Output setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . 49  
About control out connections. . . . . . . . . 49  
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Switching the HDMI audio setting. . . . . 51  
Setting the Auto Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Resetting the HDMI connection. . . . . . . 52  
About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Section Two  
Operating instructions for Blu-ray  
disc player (BDP-LX08). . . . . . . . . 68  
10 HDMI Control  
Making the HDMI Control connections . . 53  
Setting the HDMI options. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Setting the HDMI Control mode. . . . . . . 55  
Before using synchronization. . . . . . . . . . 55  
Synchronized amp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Synchronized amp mode operations . . . 55  
Canceling synchronized amp mode. . . . 55  
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Section One  
What’s in the box  
Please confirm that the following items are all supplied.  
LX03BD model  
SX-LX08 model  
• Remote control  
Receiver box:  
• Remote control  
• AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system  
operation) x2  
• AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system  
operation) x2  
• AM loop antenna  
• AM loop antenna  
• FM antenna  
• FM antenna  
• Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup)  
• Power cords x2  
• Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup)  
• Power cords x2  
• HDMI cables x2  
• HDMI cables x2  
• Speaker cable adaptors x5  
• Cleaning cloth*  
• Speaker cable adaptors x5  
• Cleaning cloth*  
• Warranty card  
• Warranty card  
• Setup Guide  
• Setup Guide  
• These operating instructions  
• These operating instructions  
Speakers box:  
• Speakers (front x2, center x2, surround x2)  
• Subwoofer  
• Speaker cables x7  
• Brackets x2  
• Screws (for brackets) x4  
• Speaker stands x2  
• Non-skid pads (for satellite speakers) x24  
• Non-skid pads (for subwoofer) x4  
• Non-skid pads (for speaker stands) x8  
• Spiral wrap x2  
*When cleaning the cabinet, use the provided cleaning cloth.  
Do not allow alcohol, thinner, benzene, or insecticides to come into contact with the surface, since  
finish discoloration may occur.  
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Controls and displays  
01  
CChaoptnert1rols and displays  
Remote control  
• Remote control unit buttons indicated with  
RECEIVER  
BD  
blue lettering (buttons indicated with  
asterisk (*) in this section) are used to  
operate an optional Pioneer Blu-ray disc  
player. Set the remote control operation  
selector switch to BD to perform such  
operations.  
1
3
4
2
5
1/2  
HDMI  
iPod  
TV  
LINE  
FM/AM  
TUNER  
SOUND  
SURROUND ADV SURR RETRIEVER  
1
RECEIVER  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
Switches the receiver on or into standby.  
6
6
8
2
BD  
7
9
Switches the Blu-ray disc player on or into  
standby.  
FL DIMMER  
CLEAR  
7
9
TV CONTROL  
VOLUME  
3
Input select buttons  
CH  
VOL  
Use to select an input source.  
INPUT  
TUNE  
MUTE  
See the section Audio input settings from the  
TVs (TV Input) on page 46 for information  
regarding the TV button.  
10  
12  
TOP MENU  
SETUP  
11  
13  
TOOLS  
ST  
4
Sound controls  
ST  
ENTER  
TUNE  
SURROUND  
Selects a Surround mode (page 31) or  
switches to stereo playback (page 33).  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN  
MCACC  
15  
18  
19  
14  
CLASS  
T.EDIT  
SOUND  
16  
17  
ADV SURR  
Selects a Pioneer original surround mode  
(page 32).  
HOME MEDIA OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
POPUP  
MENU  
GALLERY RESOLUTION SELECT  
/
/
20  
5
SOUND RETRIEVER  
Press to restore CD quality sound to  
compressed audio sources (page 33).  
21  
22  
24  
iPod  
CTRL  
DISPLAY  
23  
6
Number buttons  
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
Use to enter a track number or radio station.  
RECEIVER  
iPod  
BD  
7
FL DIMMER*  
Press to switch the brightness of the Blu-ray  
disc player’s display. The FL OFF indicator  
lights when Off is selected.  
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Controls and displays  
8
TV CONTROL buttons  
18 SOUND  
Accesses the sound menu to adjust the  
These control Pioneer Flat Screen TVs.  
tone, bass and treble, etc. (page 32, 34).  
9
VOLUME +/–  
Adjusts the volume.  
VIDEO SELECT*  
Press to switch the player’s terminal from  
which the video signals are output. Use to  
switch between digital output (HDMI OUT  
terminal) and analog output  
10 MUTE  
Mutes the sound (press again to cancel).  
11 TOP MENU  
(COMPONENT VIDEO, S-VIDEO or VIDEO  
output terminals) (the signals are only  
output from the selected video output  
terminal).  
Press to return to the iPod Top menu when  
using iPod functions.  
After set the remote control operation switch to  
BD, press to displays the player’s top menu of  
a BD-ROM, or DVD-Video disc.  
19 MCACC  
Starts the Auto MCACC setup (page 29).  
12 SETUP  
Use to make various system and surround  
sound settings (page 42, 51, 56).  
POPUP MENU*  
Press to display the BD-ROM or DVD-Video  
menus.  
TOOLS*  
Press to display/hide the TOOLS menu.  
20 Playback controls  
See iPod playback on page 36 and Playing discs  
or files on page 90 for an explanation of these  
controls.  
13 /// (TUNE +/–, ST +/–), ENTER  
Use to select/switch system settings and  
modes, and to confirm actions.  
21 Color (red/green/yellow/blue) buttons  
Use these to navigate BD-ROM menus.  
Use TUNE +/– to find radio frequencies and  
use ST +/– to find preset stations.  
22 iPod controls:  
14 HOME MENU*  
Press to display/hide the Home Menu.  
CTRL  
Switches between the iPod controls and  
the receiver controls.  
15 RETURN  
Press to return to the previous screen.  
16 CLASS  
Changes repeat play setting.  
Changes shuffle play setting.  
Switches between the three banks  
(classes) of radio station presets (page 40).  
HOME MEDIA GALLERY*  
Press to display/hide the Home Media  
Gallery screen.  
BD/DVD controls:  
AUDIO*  
17 T.EDIT  
Press to switch the audio streams/  
channels.  
Memorizes stations for recall (page 40).  
OUTPUT RESOLUTION*  
SUBTITLE*  
Use to switch the output video resolution  
from the player’s HDMI OUT or  
COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals.  
Press to switch the subtitles.  
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Controls and displays  
01  
ANGLE*  
• Remove batteries from equipment that  
isn’t going to be used for a month or more.  
Press to switch the BD-ROM or DVD-Video  
camera angles.  
• When disposing of used batteries, please  
comply with governmental regulations or  
environmental public instruction’s rules  
that apply in your country/area.  
23 DISPLAY  
Displays RDS information (page 41).  
Displays song playback information when  
using the iPod function.  
• Do 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 fire. It can also reduce the  
life or performance of batteries.  
After set the remote control operation switch to  
BD, press to display the disc information.  
24 Remote control operation selector switch  
Set to RECEIVER iPod to operate this system or  
iPod, BD to operate the Blu-ray disc player.  
Using the remote control  
Please keep in mind the following when using  
the remote control:  
Putting the batteries in the remote  
control  
• Make sure that there are no obstacles  
between the remote and the remote sensor  
on the unit.  
• Remote operation may become unreliable  
if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is  
shining on the unit’s remote sensor.  
1
Open the battery compartment cover  
• Remote controllers for different devices  
can interfere with each other. Avoid using  
remotes for other equipment located close  
to this unit.  
on the back of the remote control.  
2
Insert two AA/R6 batteries into the  
battery compartment following the  
indications (, ) inside the compartment.  
• Replace the batteries when you notice a  
fall off in the operating range of the remote.  
3
Close the cover.  
• Use within the operating range in front of  
the remote control sensor on the display  
unit, as shown.  
Caution  
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards  
such as leakage and bursting. Please observe  
the following:  
PULL OPEN  
E
HD  
MI  
• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.  
• Don’t use different kinds of battery  
together — although they may look similar,  
different batteries may have different  
voltages.  
30  
30  
7 m  
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of  
each battery match the indications in the  
battery compartment.  
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Controls and displays  
Receiver  
Front panel  
9
10  
PULL OPEN  
HDMI  
INPUT  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
VOLUME  
iPod DIRECT  
PHONES  
MCACC  
STANDBY/ON  
HDMI  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
• Open the front door flap when using the  
front panel connectors.  
6
IR remote sensor  
7
Front panel display  
1
STANDBY/ON  
See Display below for details.  
Switches the system on or into standby.  
8
Motion sensor  
2
HDMI indicator (Red)  
When the front panel display is off, if Display  
Mode is set to Auto Display, the display will  
automatically turn on when movement is  
detected by the motion sensor (page 57).  
Lights when this system is connected to HDMI  
(HDCP) compatible component.  
Also lights during initialization, after you plug  
this unit into an AC outlet.  
9
Action indicator  
Lights when a touch sensor operation is  
performed.  
3
iPod DIRECT terminal  
Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio  
source for playback (page 36).  
4
PHONES jack  
Connect headphones.  
5
MCACC jack  
Use to connect the supplied microphone for  
the Auto MCACC setup (page 29).  
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Controls and displays  
01  
10 Touch sensor  
Touch sensor is on top of the unit.  
Using the motion sensor  
This system features a motion sensor. Install it  
in a location that will able to sense the  
movement of people near by.  
Lightly touch the displayed words or symbols to  
operate controls.  
The motion sensor detects movement in the  
left/right and up/down directions within a  
distance of 2.5 m and an angle of 40º (20º only  
in the upper direction). Walking towards the  
unit will reduce the sensing range to 0.7 m.  
INPUT  
Selects the source you want to listen to  
(
Digital 1 to Digital 3, Analog, iPod,  
HDMI 1 or HDMI 2).  
SURROUND  
PULL OPEN  
Selects a Surround mode (page 31) or  
switches to stereo playback (page 33).  
I
HD  
MI  
ADVANCED  
Selects a Pioneer original surround mode  
(page 32).  
40  
VOLUME +/–  
20  
Use to adjust the volume.  
40  
2.5 m  
40  
Display  
1
2
3
4
5
DIRECT STEREO  
ADVSURR F.S.SURR  
2DAAC  
2PL  
PCM  
DTS  
BASS MODE TONE V.SB L.OUT  
ALC S.RTRV DIALOG  
MCACC  
A
B
C
I
6
7
8
9
1
DIRECT  
ADV SURR  
Lights when Direct Sound is selected (i.e.  
Effective Sound is off) (page 42).  
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround  
listening modes is selected (page 32).  
2
Listening mode indicators  
F.S.SURR  
Lights when one of the Front Stage  
Surround Advance listening modes is  
selected (page 33).  
STEREO  
Lights when the Stereo mode is selected or  
when a stereo source is being played back  
in the Auto listening mode (page 31).  
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Controls and displays  
3
Digital format indicators  
6
iPod indicators  
2 D  
Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital  
source (page 31).  
Lights during playback, and flashes during  
pause mode.  
2 PLII  
Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding  
(page 32).  
Lights during shuffle play.  
Lights during repeat play.  
PCM  
Lights during playback of PCM signals.  
DTS  
Lights during 1-track repeat play.  
Character display  
Lights during playback of a DTS source  
(page 31).  
7
8
4
Sound processing indicators  
Tuner indicators  
BASS MODE  
Lights when Bass Mode is active (page 35).  
Lights when a broadcast is being received.  
TONE  
Lights when any of the Midnight, Quiet or  
tone controls feature is selected (page 35).  
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being  
received in auto stereo mode.  
V.SB  
Lights when Virtual Surround Back mode  
is active (page 44).  
Lights when FM mono reception is  
selected.  
L.OUT  
Lights when Line Output is set to Lt/Rt  
(page 48).  
Lights when in one of the RDS display or  
search modes.  
ALC  
A, B, C  
Lights when listening mode is set to A.L.C.  
Indicate the class of tuner function.  
(page 31).  
S.RTRV  
9
Lights when Sound Retriever is active  
(page 33).  
Lights when sleep timer is active (page 56).  
DIALOG  
Lights when Dialogue Enhancement is  
active (page 34).  
5
MCACC  
Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active  
(page 34).  
Blinks during Auto MCACC Setup (page 29).  
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01  
Rear panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11  
ANALOG  
L
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
OPTICAL  
FRONT  
4
CENTER  
4
R
R
L
ANALOG  
L
1
2
AM  
R
LOOP  
AUDIO IN  
COAX  
FM  
AC IN  
UNBAL  
75  
R
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL IN  
SURROUND  
8
SUB WOOFER  
4
L
3
AUDIO OUT  
OUT  
IN 2  
IN 1  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL IN  
HDMI  
LX03BD  
12  
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
FRONT  
CENTER  
R
R
L
ANALOG  
L
PREOUT  
AC IN  
R
SURROUND  
L
SUBWOOFER  
AUDIO OUT  
(
-
)
SPEAKERS  
4
8
SX-LX08  
1
2
AC IN – Power inlet  
AUDIO OUT (ANALOG) jacks  
7
HDMI OUT connector  
Connect to a television that has an HDMI  
terminal.  
Connect to the other audio component.  
8
HDMI IN1/2 connectors  
3
CONTROL IN/OUT jacks  
Use high-quality audio/video connection with  
compatible HDMI devices. Connect the Blu-ray  
disc player to HDMI IN 1.  
Use to connect other Pioneer components so  
that you can control all your equipment from a  
single IR remote sensor.  
To select this input, choose HDMI 1 or HDMI 2  
.
4
SPEAKERS terminals  
9
DIGITAL IN1/2 (OPTICAL) jacks  
Match the colors of the speaker cables to their  
respective connectors.  
To listen to optical digital audio, change the  
input to Digital 1 or Digital 2.  
5
AUDIO IN (ANALOG) jacks  
10 AM LOOP antenna terminal  
11 FM antenna socket  
Handle sound from an external component by  
using stereo audio cable. To listen to analog  
audio, change the input to Analog.  
12 SUBWOOFER PREOUT jack (SX-LX08 model  
only)  
Use the RCA plug cable furnished with the  
speaker system (or commercial alternative) to  
connect a powered subwoofer.  
6
DIGITAL IN3 (COAX) jack  
To listen to coaxial digital audio, change the  
input to Digital 3 COAX.  
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Controls and displays  
Blu-ray disc player  
Front Panel  
(Controls hidden behind the front panel door)  
2
3
4
5
6
1
9
8
7
1
STANDBY/ON  
4
5
Disc tray  
Press to turn the power on and off.  
FL OFF indicator  
2
Remote control sensor  
This lights when Off is selected with FL  
Point the remote control to this, then operate it  
within approximately 7 m.  
DIMMER.  
6
Front panel display  
The player may have trouble capturing remote  
control signals if there is a fluorescent light  
nearby. If this happens, move the player away  
from the fluorescent light.  
7
STOP  
Press to stop playback.  
8
PLAY  
Press to start playback.  
3
HDMI indicator  
This lights when an HDMI-compatible device is  
connected (page 76).  
9
OPEN/CLOSE  
Press to open and close the disc tray.  
Display  
1
2
3
PQLS  
24HZ  
CONTROL 50HZ  
60HZ  
6
5
4
1
3
PQLS  
Lights during playback.  
Lights when the PQLS function is activated  
(page 78).  
2
Caution: This system cannot use the PQLS  
function.  
Lights when playback is paused.  
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Controls and displays  
01  
4
Character display  
6
CONTROL  
Displays the title/chapter/track number,  
elapsed time, etc.  
Lights when the HDMI Control function is  
activated (page 78).  
5
24HZ/50HZ/60HZ  
The frequency of the video frame or field being  
output lights.  
Rear Panel  
1
2
3
4
FRONT  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER  
L
R
L
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
AC IN  
Y
R
SUB WOOFER  
AUDIO OUT  
(
2
ch  
)
AUDIO OUT  
(
7.1 ch  
)
PB  
HDMI OUT  
PR  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL DIGITAL  
IN OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
7
6
5
1
AUDIO OUT (2 ch) terminals  
7
CONTROL IN terminal  
Connect with the audio input terminals on a TV  
or tape recorder, etc.  
Use to control this player from the remote  
sensor of another Pioneer component with a  
CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the   
mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other  
component to the CONTROL IN of this player  
using a mini-plug cord.  
2
AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch) terminals  
Connect with the 7.1 channel audio input  
terminals on an AV receiver or amplifier, etc.  
3
VIDEO OUT terminals  
VIDEO – Connect with the video input  
terminal on a TV.  
Caution  
• Be sure to connect cables for outputting the  
audio and video signals (pages 76 and 80).  
S-VIDEO – Connect with the S-Video input  
terminal on a TV.  
• When connected via System Control, point  
the remote control toward the connected  
component. The remote will not work  
correctly when pointed at this player.  
COMPONENT VIDEO – Connect with the  
component video input terminals on a TV.  
4
AC IN  
Connect the power cord here.  
• You cannot use System Control with  
components that do not have a System  
Control terminal or with components  
manufactured by companies other than  
Pioneer.  
5
HDMI OUT terminal  
Connect to the HDMI IN 1 jack of the receiver  
with the supplied HDMI cable.  
6
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
Connect with the digital audio input terminal  
on the other audio component.  
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CShpapetera2ker Setup Guide (LX03BD)  
Front surround setup  
Safety precautions when  
This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker  
placement isn’t possible or you want to avoid  
running long speaker cables in your listening  
area. The surround left and right speakers  
should be about 1.5 m apart.  
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.  
Front Surround  
Front  
left  
Surround  
left  
right  
right  
Center  
If the speakers are to be used in a stacked  
configuration, always use the provided  
brackets to secure them together (page 17).  
Center  
Subwoofer  
Home theater sound setup  
Depending on the size and characteristics of  
your room, you can place your speakers in one  
of two ways using this system.  
Listening position  
*When center speakers are placed in the center.  
FL  
FR  
Standard surround setup  
This is a standard multichannel surround sound  
speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home  
theater sound. The front left and right speakers  
should be about 1.8 m to 2.7 m apart.  
SR  
SL  
C
Front  
left  
Front  
right  
Center  
Subwoofer  
Surround  
left  
Surround  
right  
Listening position  
*When center speakers are placed in the center.  
FL FR  
F
C
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Preparing the speakers  
02  
As shown in the illustration, stack the  
speakers. Align the brackets with the screw  
holes on the back of the two speakers, and use  
the two screws to fix in place.  
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.  
Standard surround setup:  
Left  
Right  
Red  
Non-skid pads  
(for satellite  
speakers)  
Front  
speaker  
White  
Center  
speaker  
Green  
Green  
Front  
speaker  
Front  
speaker  
Center  
speaker  
Surround  
speaker  
Bracket  
Center  
speaker  
Non-skid pads  
(for subwoofer)  
Screw  
Subwoofer  
(When mounting center speakers to right  
2
and left) Stack the speakers and fix with the  
bracket.  
Each speaker is provided with a color-coded  
indicator on the label on the rear side to assist  
identification. Refer to the color indicators and  
install the speakers correctly.  
Color indicator  
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Front surround setup:  
Using the supplied speaker stands  
When setting up the front surround, the  
supplied accessory speaker stand can be used.  
Apply the non-skid pads (for speaker stand) to  
the four corners of the speaker stand and set  
the speakers on the stand.  
Left  
Right  
Grey  
Surround  
speaker  
Blue  
Center  
speaker  
Green  
Green  
Non-skid pads  
(for speaker stands)  
Speaker stand  
Surround  
speaker  
Bracket  
Center  
speaker  
Screw  
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.  
Refer to Connecting up on page 26 to connect  
the speakers properly. After connecting  
everything, place the speakers as shown in the  
diagram above for optimal surround sound.  
After placing the speakers, run the Auto  
MCACC setup (page 29) to complete your  
surround sound setup.  
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02  
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.  
Additional notes on speaker  
placement  
• Install the main front left and right  
speakers at an equal distance from the TV.  
• When using the Standard surround setup,  
install the surround speakers slightly  
above ear level for optimum effect.  
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.  
Precautions:  
• When installing the center speaker on top  
of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or  
some other suitable means. Otherwise, the  
speaker may fall from the TV due to  
external shocks such as earthquakes,  
endangering those nearby or damaging  
the speaker.  
• Mounting screws are not supplied. Use  
screws suitable for the wall material and  
support the weight of the speaker.  
• The front, center and surround speakers  
supplied with this system are magnetically  
shielded. However, depending on the  
installation location, color 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.  
Caution  
• If you are unsure of the qualities and  
strength of the wall, consult a professional  
for advice.  
• Pioneer is not responsible for any  
accidents or damage that result from  
improper installation.  
• The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded  
and so should not be placed near a TV or  
monitor. Magnetic storage media (such as  
floppy discs and tape or video cassettes)  
should also not be kept close to the  
subwoofer.  
5
mm  
10 mm  
• Do not attach the subwoofer to the wall or  
ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.  
Mounting screw  
(not supplied)  
6
mm to 8 mm  
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Connect the speakers  
ANALOG  
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
L
FRONT  
4
CENTER  
4
R
L
ANALOG  
L
R
AUDIO IN  
R
SURROUN
8
SUB WOO
4
L
COAX  
3
AUDIO OUT  
SPEAKERS  
DIGITAL IN  
Front right  
Subwoofer  
(Purple)  
Front left  
(White)  
Center  
(Green)  
(Red)  
Surround left  
Surround right  
(Blue)  
(Grey)  
Listening position  
Important  
WARNING  
• 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.  
• Pioneer bears no responsibility for  
accidents resulting from faulty assembly or  
installation, insufficient mounting strength  
of walls, mounting fixtures (or other  
building fixtures), misuse or natural  
disasters.  
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02  
• You may purchase and use your own  
speaker cables if desired. For details, see  
Using your own speaker cables on page 22.  
• When connecting the center speakers,  
connect the Y-cable dual end to the two  
center speakers in the same way.  
• The front and surround speaker cables  
have a color-coded connector at one end  
and two bare wires at the other end.  
• Two purple cables are provided for the  
subwoofer, one 4 meters and the other 10  
meters in length. Use the appropriate cord  
depending on the length needed for the  
installation location.  
Y-cable  
Color-coded wire  
(Connect to speaker)  
To receiver  
• Connect the other end to the color-coded  
speaker terminals on the rear of the  
receiver. Make sure to insert completely.  
Color-coded connector  
(Connect to rear panel)  
The small lug at the wire-end of the speaker  
plug should face up or down depending on  
whether it’s being plugged into one of the  
upper or lower speaker terminals. Please  
make sure to connect correctly.  
• Since there is only one terminal to connect  
the two center speakers, you will need to  
use the supplied Y-cable for the connection.  
• Twist and pull off the protective shields on  
each wire.  
Upper terminal  
Lower terminal  
• Connect the wires to the speaker. Each  
speaker in the illustration can be identified  
by means of the color-coded indicator  
provided on the rear-surface label.  
Match the color-coded wire with the color  
indicator on the label, then insert the color-  
coded wire into the red (+) side and the  
other wire into the black (–) side.  
• Fasten the cables together with the spiral  
wrap.  
Hold multiple cables together and place  
the wrap over the cables from the end.  
Wrap the spiral wrap with the cables in the  
center.  
The spiral wrap may be cut at a desired  
length.  
Black (–) Red (+)  
Color-coded wire  
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Using your own speaker cables  
When connecting the speakers, you can  
purchase and use your own speaker cables if  
desired, in place of those furnished. In this  
case, perform the following procedures to  
attach the speaker cable adaptor to your own  
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.  
1
cables:  
While holding down the two buttons on  
• Do not connect any speakers other than  
those supplied to this system.  
the adaptor, insert the wire ends of your own  
cable into the adaptor.  
• Do not connect the supplied speakers to  
any amplifier other than the one supplied  
with this system. Connection to any other  
amplifier may result in malfunction or fire.  
Separately purchased  
speaker cable  
• After connecting the plugs, pull lightly on  
the cables to make sure that the ends of  
the cables are securely connected to the  
terminals. Poor connections can create  
noise and interruptions on the sound.  
• White, Red, Blue, Grey and Purple speaker  
cable adaptors are provided as  
accessories. Use these to attach your own  
cables for the front left/right speakers,  
surround left/right speakers and  
subwoofer.  
• If the cable’s wires happen to be pushed  
out of the terminals, allowing the wires to  
come into contact with each other, it  
places an excessive additional load on the  
amp. This may cause the amp to stop  
functioning, and may even damage the  
amp.  
• Use the supplied Y- cable for center  
speakers connections.  
• Confirm the +/– polarities of the two wires  
and the corresponding markings on the  
adaptor, and be sure to insert the proper  
wire core into the proper side.  
• After inserting the wire cores, pull gently  
on the cable to confirm that the wires do  
not slip out.  
• Be careful to prevent the cores of the two  
wires from touching each other, since a  
short circuit will result.  
Note  
1
Speaker cables can be of sizes between 0.3 sq and 1.0 sq (equivalent to 22 gauge and 17 gauge, respectively).  
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Red  
IN  
ANALOG  
OUT  
CONTROL  
L
CENTER  
FRONT  
R
L
ANALOG  
L
R
PREOUT  
AUDIO IN  
Green  
R
SURROUND  
R
L
COAX  
3
AUDIO OUT  
SUBWOOFER  
(
-
)
SPEAKERS  
4
8
DIGITAL IN  
Grey  
White  
Blue  
To line level  
input  
Front  
right  
Front  
left  
Center  
Powered  
Subwoofer  
Surround  
left  
Surround  
right  
Listening position  
Important  
WARNING  
• 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.  
• Pioneer bears no responsibility for  
accidents resulting from faulty assembly or  
installation, insufficient mounting strength  
of walls, mounting fixtures (or other  
building fixtures), misuse or natural  
disasters.  
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While holding down the two buttons on the  
adaptor, insert the wire ends of speaker cable  
into the adaptor.  
Safety precautions when  
setting up  
• White, Red, Blue, Grey and Green speaker  
cable adaptors are provided as  
accessories. Use these to attach your own  
cables for the front left/right speakers,  
surround left/right speakers and center  
speaker.  
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.  
• The speaker cable adaptors are color-  
coded to their matching speakers. Insert  
the proper cable into its adapter of  
designated color. Confirm the polarity (+/–)  
indicated on the adaptor and cable, and  
match the polarities properly.  
Home theater sound setup  
This is a standard multichannel surround sound  
speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home  
theater sound. The front left and right speakers  
should be about 1.8 m to 2.7 m apart.  
Front  
left  
Front  
right  
Speaker cable  
Center  
Powered  
Subwoofer  
Surround  
left  
Surround  
right  
Connect the speaker cable adaptors to the  
color-coded speaker terminals on the rear of  
the receiver. Make sure to insert completely.  
Listening position  
• The small lug at the wire-end of the speaker  
plug should face up or down depending on  
whether it’s being plugged into one of the  
upper or lower speaker terminals. Please  
make sure to connect correctly.  
Connect the speakers  
Attach one end of the speaker cable provided  
with the speaker system (or a commercial  
alternative) to the speaker cable adaptor  
furnished as an accessory with this unit.  
• When connecting the speakers, consult  
the operating instructions provided with  
the speaker system.  
• This system is not provided with speaker  
cables. Please purchase speaker cables  
separately.  
Upper terminal  
Lower terminal  
Connect the other end to speaker terminals on  
the speaker system. Make sure to insert  
completely.  
Twist exposed wire strands together.  
• Consult the operating instructions  
provided with the speaker and confirm the  
connection procedures.  
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02  
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 subwoofer.  
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  
those designated for this system.  
• After connecting the plugs, pull lightly on  
the cables to make sure that the ends of  
the cables are securely connected to the  
terminals. Poor connections can create  
noise and interruptions on the sound.  
• If the cable’s wires happen to be pushed  
out of the terminals, allowing the wires to  
come into contact with each other, it  
places an excessive additional load on the  
amp. This may cause the amp to stop  
functioning, and may even damage the  
amp.  
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Connecting up  
CChoaptnern3 ecting up  
Basic connections  
• The following describes connections to a TV equipped with HDMI and optical digital audio  
inputs.  
TV  
AM loop antenna  
To  
From optical  
digital output  
HDMI input  
4
5
1
OPTICAL  
1
2
AM  
2
LOOP  
FM antenna  
FM  
UNBAL  
75  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL IN  
OUT  
IN 2  
IN 1  
HDMI  
Receiver  
3
Blu-ray disc player  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER  
VIDEO OUT  
AC IN  
Y
VIDEO  
SUB WOOFER  
AUDIO OUT  
(
7.1 ch  
)
PB  
HDMI OUT  
PR  
CAL  
TAL  
UT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
Important  
WARNING  
• 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.  
• Pioneer bears no responsibility for  
accidents resulting from faulty assembly or  
installation, insufficient mounting strength  
of walls, mounting fixtures (or other  
building fixtures), misuse or natural  
disasters.  
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03  
1
Assemble the AM loop antenna.  
3
Connect the Blu-ray disc player to the  
receiver.  
fig. c  
fig. a  
fig. b  
Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI IN 1 jack  
on the rear of the receiver.  
Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI  
OUT jack on the rear of the Blu-ray disc player.  
4
Connect the receiver to your TV.  
a. Bend the stand in the direction indicated by  
the arrow.  
Connect the HDMI OUT jack on receiver to an  
HDMI input on your TV.  
b. Clip the loop onto the stand.  
• You can have audio from the receiver, as  
well as audio and video from the Blu-ray  
disc player, output to your TV by  
c. If you want to fix to a wall or other surface,  
perform step b after first securing the  
stand with screws.  
connecting with a single HDMI cable.  
It is recommended that you determine the  
reception strength before securing the  
stand with the screws.  
To connect to a TV with no HDMI input, see  
Connecting to a TV with no HDMI input on  
page 79.  
1
2
Connect the AM and FM antennas .  
5
Connect an audio cable from your TV to  
the receiver.  
a. Connect one wire of the AM loop antenna  
2
to each AM antenna terminal .  
To listen to TV audio on this unit, connect the  
TV’s audio output to DIGITAL IN1 (OPTICAL)  
For each terminal, press down on the tab to  
open; insert the wire, then release to  
secure.  
4
on the receiver.  
Use a coaxial audio cable to connect to a TV  
with no optical digital audio input, see Using  
this unit for TV audio on page 46.  
2
3
1
• To use the HDMI Control function when you  
are connected to a supported Pioneer Flat  
Screen TV, you must connect via HDMI.  
3
You must first set ‘TV Input’ to switch the input  
source of this unit to TV audio or to switch the  
audio from a Flat Screen TV with the HDMI  
Control function. For more information, see  
Audio input settings from the TVs (TV Input) on  
page 46.  
b. Push the FM antenna plug onto the center  
pin of the FM antenna socket.  
Note  
1 • Keep antenna cables away from the receiver and other cables.  
• If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see Improving poor FM reception and Improving poor AM sound on  
page 39 or Connecting external antennas on page 49.  
• Do not attach any antenna other than the provided loop antenna, or an external antenna as described on page 49.  
2 • Don’t let it come into contact with metal objects and avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical  
appliances.  
• If radio reception is poor, you may be able improve it by re-inserting each antenna wire into the opposite terminal.  
• For best reception, do not untwist the AM loop antenna wires or wrap them around the loop antenna.  
3 To ensure optimum reception, make sure the FM antenna is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of  
the unit.  
4 When digital connections are used, it may be necessary to adjust the digital audio output settings on the TV. For  
details, consult the operating instructions for your TV.  
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Connect the power cords.1  
AC IN  
To AC outlet  
• 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. Receiver  
3. TV  
SX-LX08 model only: Connect the powered  
subwoofer’s power cord in the same way.  
Note  
1 • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this system.  
• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than connecting to this system.  
• After connecting this unit to an AC outlet, a 15-second initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any  
operations during initialization. The HDMI indicator on the display unit blinks during initialization, and you can turn  
this unit on once it has stopped blinking.  
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Chapter 4  
Getting started  
1
Connect the microphone to the MCACC  
jack on the front panel.  
• Open the front panel door to access the  
MCACC jack.  
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 noise, and testing for  
channel delay and channel level. After you  
have set up the microphone provided, the  
system uses the information from a series of  
test tones to measure reverb, optimizing the  
speaker settings and equalization (Acoustic  
iPod DIRECT  
PHONES  
MCACC  
DIRECT  
MCACC  
1
Calibration EQ) for your particular room.  
Microphone  
Place the microphone at your normal  
listening position.  
Place it about ear height, and make sure it is  
level by using a table or chair.  
Important  
2
• The test tones used for Auto MCACC setup  
are loud; however, do not turn the volume  
down during setup as this may result in a  
sub-optimal setup.  
Make sure there are no obstacles between the  
speakers and the microphone.  
• Make sure the microphone and speakers  
are not moved during the MCACC setup.  
RECEIVER  
3
If the system isn’t already on,  
switch it on.  
SX-LX08 model only: If using a subwoofer, be  
sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable  
listening level.  
MCACC  
POPUP  
MENU  
4
Press MCACC.  
Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing  
MCACC. The volume increases automatically  
and the system outputs a series of test tones.  
• To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has  
finished, press MCACC. The unit will  
continue to use the previous settings.  
Note  
1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).  
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• If the ambient noise level is too high,  
Noisy! blinks in the display for five  
seconds. To exit and check the noise  
1
levels , press MCACC, or to try again, press  
ENTER when Retry shows in the display.  
• If you see an Error MIC! or Error Speaker!  
message in the display, there may be a  
problem with the microphone or the  
speaker connections. To try again, press  
2
ENTER .  
SX-LX08 model only: If the display shows the  
Error SW!message, the unit was unable  
to detect output from the subwoofer.  
Check and confirm that the subwoofer's  
power switch is turned on, and set the  
volume to a comfortable listening level,  
then press ENTER once again.  
When the MCACC setup is complete, the  
volume level returns to normal, Complete  
3
shows in the display, and Acoustic Calibration  
4
EQ is activated.  
• Be sure to disconnect the microphone  
from this unit upon completion of the Auto  
MCACC setup.  
Note  
1 • If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much ambient noise, echo off the walls, obstacles  
blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air  
conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary.  
• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV during  
Auto MCACC setup.  
2 If this doesn’t work, press MCACC, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the Error message, then try the  
Auto MCACC setup again.  
3 If Complete doesn’t appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again.  
4 See Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 34 to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ.  
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05  
Chapter 5  
Listening to your system  
LX03BD model only: If you set up the system  
Important  
for Front surround (page 16), the Front  
Stage Surround modes will give the best  
results (page 33).  
• 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  
may not appear, or a message may be  
displayed instead (page 62).  
SURROUND  
Press repeatedly to select a  
listening mode.1  
The choices that appear in the display will vary  
according to the type of source that’s playing.  
With two channel sources, you can select from:  
Auto listening mode  
Auto – See Auto listening mode above  
The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to  
listen to any source as it was mastered: the  
output from the speakers mirrors the channels  
in the source material.  
2
2PL II Movie (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) –  
5.1 channel surround sound, especially  
suited to movie sources  
LX03BD model only: If you set up the system  
for Front surround (page 16), the Front  
Stage Surround modes will give the best  
results (page 33).  
2
2PL II Music (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) –  
5.1 channel surround sound, especially  
suited to music sources; see Dolby Pro  
Logic II Music settings below  
SURROUND  
2
2Pro Logic (Dolby Pro Logic) – 4.1  
Press to select the Auto listening  
channel surround sound for use with any  
two-channel source  
mode.1  
• When playing stereo sources, the STEREO  
indicator will light. The 2D indicator will  
light when playing a Dolby Surround sound  
source.  
Stereo – See Listening in stereo on page 33  
A.L.C. – See Listening in stereo on page 33  
With multichannel sources, you can select  
(according to format):  
Auto – See Auto listening mode above  
Stereo – See Listening in stereo on page 33  
A.L.C. – See Listening in stereo on page 33  
Listening in surround sound  
You can listen to stereo or multichannel  
sources in surround sound. Surround sound is  
generated from stereo sources using one of  
the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes.  
Note  
1 • If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the corresponding indicator lights in the front panel display.  
• During 88.2 kHz/96 kHz source playback, the listening mode is fixed to Auto and cannot be changed.  
2 The 2PL II indicator will light.  
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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.  
Using Advanced Surround  
The Advanced Surround effects can be used  
with any multichannel or stereo source for a  
variety of additional surround sound effects.  
These modes are designed to provide optimum  
listening effect when using the Standard  
surround setup described on page 16, 23.  
SOUND  
VIDEO  
SELECT  
1
Press when Dolby Pro Logic II Music  
mode is active.  
ADV SURR  
Press to select an Advanced  
Surround mode.  
ENTER  
The ADV SURR indicator lights when one of  
these modes is chosen. You cannot switch  
between modes for some audio streams.  
2
Select ‘Center Width’,  
Dimension’ or ‘Panorama’ then press  
1
ENTER  
.
Center Width – Provides a better blend of  
the front speakers by spreading the center  
channel between the front right and left  
speakers, making it sound wider (higher  
settings) or narrower (lower settings).  
Press repeatedly to select:  
Action – Designed for action movies with  
dynamic soundtracks  
Unplugged – Suitable for acoustic music  
sources  
Dimension – Adjusts the depth of the  
surround sound balance from front to  
back, making the sound more distant  
(minus settings), or more forward (positive  
settings).  
Expanded – Creates an extra wide stereo  
field.  
TV Surround – Provides surround sound  
for both mono and stereo TV sources.  
Sports – Suitable for sports programs  
Panorama – Extends the front stereo  
image to include the surround speakers for  
a ‘wraparound’ effect.  
Advanced Game – Suitable for video  
games  
Virtual – The virtual surround effect is  
heard only from the front speakers, and  
from the subwoofer.  
ENTER  
3
Adjust the setting, then press  
ENTER to confirm.  
Ext Stereo – Gives multichannel sound to  
a stereo source, using all of your speakers.  
Note  
1 • During 88.2 kHz/96 kHz source playback, the listening mode is fixed to Auto and cannot be changed.  
• When using a Pioneer Flat Screen TV with HDMI Control function support, these operating modes can be changed by  
operating the TV.  
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Using Front Stage Surround  
05  
Stereo – The STEREO indicator will light  
and ordinary stereo sound will be  
produced.  
Advance  
A.L.C. – Listening in Auto level control  
stereo mode. The STEREO and ALC  
indicators will light.  
(LX03BD model only)  
The Front Stage Surround Advance modes are  
effective when you are using the Front  
surround setup as described on page 16.  
Listening with headphones  
ADV SURR  
When headphones are connected, only the  
Stereo, A.L.C. and PhonesSurround modes  
are available.  
Press to select a Front Stage  
Surround Advance mode.  
The F.S.SURR indicator lights. You cannot  
switch between modes for some audio  
With headphones connected, press  
1
streams.  
SURROUND to select Stereo or A.L.C., or  
press ADV SURR to select PhonesSurround  
Stereo – See Listening in stereo above  
.
Press repeatedly to select:  
F.S.S.Focus5.1 – Use to provide a rich  
surround sound effect directed to the  
center area where the left and right  
speakers sound projection converges.  
A.L.C. – See Listening in stereo above  
PhonesSurround – Virtual surround  
sound for headphones.  
F.S.S.Wide5.1 – Use to provide a surround  
sound effect to a wider area than  
F.S.S.Focus5.1 mode.  
Using the Sound Retriever  
When audio data is removed during the MP3 or  
WMA compression process, sound quality  
often suffers from an uneven sound image. The  
Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP  
technology that helps bring CD quality sound  
back to compressed two channel audio by  
restoring sound pressure and smoothing  
jagged artifacts left over after compression.  
Extra Power Outputs stereo sound (in  
the case of multichannel sources, down-  
mixed stereo sound) from the surround  
speakers for powerful stereo effect.  
Listening in stereo  
You can listen to any source — stereo or  
multichannel — in stereo. When playing a  
multichannel source, all channels are  
downmixed to the front left/right speakers and  
the subwoofer.  
SOUND  
RETRIEVER  
Press while listening to a stereo  
source.1  
Press repeatedly to switch between:  
In the Auto level control stereo mode (A.L.C.),  
this unit equalizes playback sound levels if  
each sound level varies with the music source  
recorded in a portable audio player.  
Retriever On — Switches the Sound  
Retriever on. The S.RTRV indicator lights.  
Retriever Off — Switches the Sound  
Retriever off.  
SURROUND  
Press repeatedly to select Stereo or  
A.L.C. mode.  
Note  
1 This setting cannot be used with multichannel or 88.2 kHz/96 kHz sources.  
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ENTER  
Listening with Acoustic  
Calibration EQ  
3
Select the amount of Dialogue  
Enhancement then press ENTER to confirm.  
Select between Off, Mid, Max or Auto.  
You can listen to sources using the Acoustic  
Calibration Equalization set in Using the Auto  
MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on  
• When Dialogue is set to Auto, the amount  
of Enhancement is selected automatically  
to optimally match the audio signal.  
1
page 29.  
SOUND  
• The DIALOG indicator lights when  
Dialogue Enhancement is active.  
VIDEO  
SELECT  
1
Press to open the sound menu.  
Select ‘MCACC EQ’ then press  
Using Midnight and Quiet  
listening modes  
ENTER  
2
ENTER  
.
The Midnight listening feature allows you to  
hear effective surround sound of movies at low  
volume levels.  
ENTER  
3
Switch ‘EQ On’ or ‘EQ Off’ then  
The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive  
bass or treble in a sound source.  
press ENTER to confirm.  
• The MCACC indicator lights when Acoustic  
Calibration EQ is active.  
SOUND  
• On the EQ Off setting, equalization is set to  
off and speaker settings (channel delay  
and channel level) remains as it is set.  
VIDEO  
SELECT  
1
2
3
Press to open the sound menu.  
Select ‘Tone’ then press ENTER  
ENTER  
EQ On is selected automatically after the  
Auto MCACC setup is completed.  
.
ENTER  
Enhancing dialogue  
S
elect ‘Midnight’ or ‘Quietthen  
press ENTER to confirm.  
• The TONE indicator lights.  
The Dialogue Enhancement feature is  
designed to make the dialogue stand out from  
other background sounds in a TV or movie  
soundtrack.  
• To cancel the Midnight or Quiet listening  
modes, select Bass/Treble.  
SOUND  
VIDEO  
SELECT  
1
Press to open the sound menu.  
Select ‘Dialogue’ then press  
ENTER  
2
ENTER  
.
Note  
1 Acoustic Calibration EQ is not available when headphones are connected.  
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ENTER  
Adjusting the bass and treble  
3
Select the desired Bass Mode  
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the  
overall tone.  
setting, then press ENTER to confirm.  
Select between Off, Music, Cinema or Auto.  
SOUND  
• When Bass Mode is set to Auto, the  
setting (Music or Cinema) is selected  
automatically to optimally match the audio  
signal.  
VIDEO  
SELECT  
1
Press to open the sound menu.  
Select ‘Tone’ then press ENTER  
ENTER  
• The BASS MODE indicator lights when  
Bass Mode is active.  
2
3
.
ENTER  
S
elect Bass/Treble’ then press  
Adjusting sound delay  
ENTER  
.
Some monitors have a slight delay when  
showing video, so the soundtrack will be  
slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding  
a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to  
match the presentation of the video.  
• Selecting Bass/Treble cancels the  
Midnight and Quiet listening modes. These  
modes cannot be used at the same time.  
ENTER  
There are a total of 60 steps (levels) that you  
can adjust, with a total range of 200 msec.  
4
Use / to select ‘Bass’ or  
Treble’; use / to adjust the sound then  
SOUND  
press ENTER to confirm.  
• Bass and Treble can be adjusted from –6dB  
VIDEO  
SELECT  
1
Press to open the sound menu.  
Select ‘Sound Delay’ then press  
to +6dB  
.
• When the Bass or Treble is set to  
something other than 0dB, the TONE  
indicator lights.  
ENTER  
2
ENTER  
.
Boosting the bass level  
ENTER  
There are two bass modes you can use to  
3
Select the length of the delay in  
1
enhance the bass in a source.  
sound, then press ENTER to confirm.  
• This option is deactivated and not  
displayed if you have Auto Delay set to On  
in HDMI Setup (see Setting the Auto Delay  
on page 51).  
SOUND  
VIDEO  
SELECT  
1
Press to open the sound menu.  
Select ‘Bass Mode’ then press  
ENTER  
2
ENTER  
.
Note  
1 The Bass Mode is not available when headphones are connected.  
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Connecting an iPod  
Chapter 6  
Connecting an iPod  
1
Set this unit to the standby mode, and  
then use the USB cable (for iPod connection)2  
to connect your iPod to the iPod DIRECT  
terminal on the front panel of this unit.  
For the cable connection, refer to also the  
operating instructions for 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  
1
2
Switch the unit on and press the iPod  
this unit.  
input source button on the remote control to  
switch the unit to the iPod.  
iPod DIRECT  
PHONES  
MCACC  
The front panel display shows Loading while  
the unit verifies the connection and retrieves  
data from the iPod.  
TOP MENU  
3
Press to display iPod Top menu.  
iPod DIRECT  
When the display shows Top Menu you’re  
3
ready to play music from the iPod.  
• If after pressing iPod the display shows  
No Device, try switching off the unit and  
reconnecting the iPod to the unit.  
USB cable (for  
iPod connection)  
iPod playback  
iPod  
MENU  
This unit’s front panel display can be used to  
4
navigate tracks on your iPod.  
  
Note  
1 • This unit is compatible with the audio of iPod nano, iPod fifth generation, iPod classic, iPod touch (not supported iPod shuffle  
and iPhone). However, that some of the functions may be restricted for some models. Note, however, compatibility may vary  
depending on the software version of your iPod. Please be sure to use the latest available software version.  
• iPod is licensed for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.  
• Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this unit, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before  
connecting.  
• Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience  
or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.  
2 The USB cable (for iPod connection) is not included with this unit.  
3 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this unit. Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled  
using this unit, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.  
4 • Note that non-roman characters in the title are displayed as #.  
• This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod.  
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06  
Finding what you want to play  
Basic playback controls  
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.  
The following table shows the basic playback  
controls for your iPod. Press iPod to switch the  
remote control to the iPod operation mode.  
Button  
What it does  
Press to start playback.  
ENTER  
If you start playback when something  
other than a song is selected, all the  
songs that fall into that category will  
play.  
1
Select a category, then press  
ENTER to browse that category.  
• To return to the previous level any time,  
press RETURN.  
Pauses playback, or restarts playback  
when paused.  
ENTER  
Press and hold during playback to start  
scanning.  
/
/
2
Browse the selected category  
(e.g., albums).  
Press to skip to previous/next track.  
• Use / to move to previous/next levels.  
3
Continue browsing until you arrive at  
Press repeatedly to switch between  
Repeat One, Repeat All and Repeat  
Off.  
what you want to play, then press  
to start  
SUBTITLE  
playback.1  
Navigation through categories on your iPod  
looks like this:  
Playlists Songs  
Artists Albums Songs  
Albums Songs  
Press repeatedly to switch between  
Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Albums and  
Shuffle Off.  
ANGLE  
Press repeatedly to change the song  
playback information displayed in the  
front panel display.  
DISPLAY  
Songs  
Podcasts  
Genres Artists Albums Songs  
Composers Albums Songs  
Audiobooks  
When browsing, press to move to  
previous/next levels. During playback,  
press to skip to previous/next track.  
Shuffle Songs  
During Audiobook playback, press to  
switch the playback speed: Faster   
Normal Slower  
Tip  
Press to return to the iPod Top menu  
screen.  
TOP MENU  
RETURN  
• You can play all of the songs in a particular  
category by selecting the All item at the top  
of each category list. For example, you can  
play all the songs by a particular artist.  
Press to return to the previous level.  
Note  
1 If you’re in the song category, you can also press ENTER to start playback.  
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Switching the iPod controls  
Important  
You can switch over the iPod controls between  
If an error message lights in the front panel  
display, try following the points below:  
the iPod and the unit.  
CTRL  
1
Press to switch the iPod controls.2  
Symptom What it means  
ThisAwUDiIlOl enable the controls and display on  
your iPod; simultaneously, this unit’s remote  
control unit will be disabled.  
Error I1 There is a problem with the signal path  
from the iPod to the unit. Switch off the  
unit and reconnect the iPod to the unit.  
If this doesn’t seem to work, try resetting  
your iPod.  
CTRL  
AUDIO  
2
Press again to switch back to the  
receiver controls.  
Error I2 The software version being used with  
the iPod needs to be updated. Update  
the software being used with the iPod  
(please use the latest iPod software  
versions later than the iPod updater  
2004-10-20).  
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in  
the U.S. and other countries.  
Error I3 The iPod that is not supported is  
connected. Check whether the iPod was  
supported by this unit (page 36).  
When the iPod software version is too  
old, update the iPod software to the  
latest version.  
Error I4 When there is no response from the  
iPod, update the iPod software to the  
latest version. If this doesn’t seem to  
work, try resetting your iPod.  
iPod Error The power requirements of the iPod are  
too high for this unit.  
NoMusic There are no playable songs currently  
Track  
stored in the iPod. Input some music  
files compatible with iPod playback.  
No Track When there are no tracks in the  
category selected on the iPod. Select a  
different category.  
Note  
1 You cannot use this function, when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of first generation is connected.  
2 When this function is set, iPod images cannot be played on this unit.  
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Listening to the radio  
07  
Chapter 7  
Listening to the radio  
Improving poor FM reception  
Listening to the radio  
If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo but  
the reception is weak, you can improve the  
sound quality by switching to mono.  
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 listen.  
SETUP  
1
Press after tuning to an FM radio  
Select ‘Tuner Setup’ then press  
Choose ‘FM Auto/Mono’ then  
TOOLS  
FM/AM  
station.  
TUNER  
1
Switch to the tuner, then press  
repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.  
The display shows the band and frequency.  
ENTER  
2
TUNE  
ENTER  
.
2
Tune to a frequency.  
TUNE  
ENTER  
There are three tuning modes — manual, auto,  
and high-speed:  
3
press ENTER  
.
Manual tuning – Press TUNE +/–  
repeatedly to change the displayed  
frequency.  
ENTER  
4
Select ‘FM Mono’ then press  
Auto tuning – Press and hold TUNE +/–  
until the frequency display starts to move,  
then release. The tuner will stop on the next  
station it finds. Repeat to keep searching.  
ENTER  
.
The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner  
is in mono reception mode.  
Select FM Auto above to switch back to auto-  
High-speed tuning – Press and hold  
TUNE +/– until the frequency display starts  
to move rapidly. Keep the button held down  
until you reach the frequency you want. If  
necessary, fine tune the frequency using  
the manual tuning method.  
stereo mode (the stereo indicator (  
when receiving a stereo broadcast).  
) lights  
Improving poor AM sound  
The simplest way to improve the sound quality  
of AM radio is to make sure that the TV in the  
room is switched off. Also try changing the  
position and direction of the AM loop antenna.  
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Changing the noise cut mode  
Memorizing stations  
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.  
This system can memorize up to 30 stations,  
stored in three banks, or classes (A, B and C) of  
10 stations each.  
1
Tune to an FM or AM radio station.  
Select mono or auto-stereo reception (FM) or  
the Noise Cut mode (AM) as necessary. These  
settings are saved along with the preset.  
SETUP  
1
Press after tuning to an AM radio  
Select ‘Tuner Setup’ then press  
Choose ‘Noise Cut’ then press  
TOOLS  
station.  
T.EDIT  
OUTPUT  
2
Press T.EDIT.  
RESOLUTION  
CLASS  
ENTER  
2
ENTER  
.
HOME MEDIA  
GALLERY  
3
Press to select one of the three  
classes, then press ST +/– to select the station  
preset you want.  
You can also use the number buttons to select  
a preset.  
ENTER  
3
ENTER  
.
ENTER  
ENTER  
4
Press ENTER.  
4
Select a Noise cut mode (1, 2 or 3)  
After pressing ENTER, the preset class and  
number stop blinking and the system  
memorize station.  
then press ENTER  
.
Listening to station presets  
You will need to have some presets stored to do  
this.  
CLASS  
HOME MEDIA  
1
Press to select the class in which  
GALLERY  
the channel is stored.  
Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B  
and C.  
ST  
ST  
2
Select the station preset you  
want.  
• You can also use the number buttons on  
the remote control to recall the station  
preset.  
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Using RDS  
07  
Displaying RDS information  
Use DISPLAY to display the different types of  
2
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  
RDS information available.  
DISPLAY  
Press for RDS information.  
Each press changes the display as follows:  
broadcasting, for example.  
• Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the  
radio station. For example, a talk radio  
station may provide a phone number as RT.  
One feature of RDS is that you can search by  
type of program. For example, you can search  
for a station that’s broadcasting a show with  
the program type, Jazz.  
• Program Service Name (PS) – The name of  
the radio station.  
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You can search the following program types:  
• Program Type (PTY) – This indicates the  
kind of program currently being broadcast.  
News – News  
Finance – Stock market  
Affairs – Current Affairs  
reports, commerce,  
Info – General Information trading, etc.  
PTY SEARCH – PTY search (see below)  
Sport – Sport  
Children – Programs for  
children  
• Current tuner frequency  
Educate – Educational  
Drama – Radio plays, etc. Social – Social affairs  
Culture – National or  
regional culture, theater,  
etc.  
Science – Science and  
technology  
Varied – Usually talk-  
based material, such as  
quiz shows or interviews.  
Pop M – Pop music  
Rock M – Rock music  
Easy M – Easy listening  
Religion – Programs  
concerning religion  
Phone In – Public  
expressing their views by  
phone  
Travel – Holiday-type travel  
information as opposed to  
traffic announcements.  
Leisure – Leisure interests  
and hobbies  
Searching for RDS programs  
You can search for a program type listed above.  
FM/AM  
TUNER  
1
Press for the FM band.3  
DISPLAY  
2
Press repeatedly until ‘PTY  
SEARCH’ appears in the display.  
Jazz – Jazz  
Light M – ‘Light’ classical Country – Country music  
music  
Classics – ‘Serious’  
classical music  
Nation M – Popular music  
in a language other than  
English  
3
Select the program type you want  
to hear.  
Other M – Music not fitting Oldies – Popular music  
above categories  
from the ’50s and ’60s  
Folk M – Folk music  
Document – Documentary  
ENTER  
4
Start the search.  
Weather – Weather  
reports and forecasts,  
meteorological information  
The system searches the station presets for a  
match. If it finds one, searching stops for five sec.  
5
If you want to keep listening to the  
station, press ENTER within the five seconds.  
If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes.  
Note  
1 In addition, there are three other program types, TEST, ALARM!, and None, ALARM! and TEST are used for emergency  
announcements. None appears when a program type cannot be found.  
2 • If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly.  
• If you see No Radio Text Data in the RT display, it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station. The display will  
automatically switch to the PS data display (if no PS data, the frequency is displayed).  
• In the PTY display, NO DATA or None may be shown. In this case, the PS display is shown after a few seconds.  
3 RDS is only possible in the FM band.  
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Surround sound settings  
CShuaprterr o8 und sound settings  
Dynamic Range Compression  
Important  
Resuscitates detailed sound susceptible to  
ambient noise to create an acoustic  
environment where you feel as if you are  
right in the action.  
• 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.  
Frequency Characteristic Correction  
(LX03BD model only)  
Realizes the playback characteristic  
optimized for long hours of listening in  
addition to the added features of the  
supplied speaker units.  
Using the Sound Setup menu  
From the Sound Setup menu you can access  
all the surround sound settings of the system.  
The Effective Sound mode can be turned off  
(activating Direct Sound mode) by doing the  
following:  
During setup, the speakers are represented by  
the following letters:  
L – Front left speaker  
C – Center speaker  
SETUP  
1
Press SETUP.  
TOOLS  
R – Front right speaker  
SR – Surround right speaker  
SL – Surround left speaker  
SW – Subwoofer  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘Sound Setup’, then press  
ENTER  
.
Effective Sound (for optimum  
ENTER  
sound)  
3
Select ‘Sound Field’, then press  
Select ‘Direct Sound’, then press  
With the uniquely shaped high-quality  
speakers supplied with this unit, the Effective  
Sound mode enables the following Pioneer  
exclusive audio technologies designed to  
maximize the real experience of sound  
originally inherent in movies and music.  
ENTER  
.
ENTER  
4
ENTER to confirm.  
To return to Effective Sound mode, perform the  
same procedure noted above to select  
EffectiveSound’.  
Turn on the Effective Sound mode under  
normal circumstances to maximize the  
1
capabilities of this unit.  
• When Direct Sound is selected, the  
DIRECT indicator lights.  
Note  
1 The Sound Field setting is not available when headphones are connected.  
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08  
1
Speaker distance setting  
Channel level setting  
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 speaker distance settings  
you can improve the surround sound in your  
listening room.  
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 in your listening  
room.  
Set the distance of each speaker from your  
normal listening position.  
This method of setting the channel levels  
allows you to listen to a source and adjust the  
levels of each playback channel.  
SETUP  
ENTER  
The test tone method can also be used to  
adjust channel levels.  
1
Open the ‘Sound Setup’  
TOOLS  
2
menu.  
SETUP  
ENTER  
ENTER  
1
Open the ‘Sound Setup’  
TOOLS  
2
Select ‘Distance’, then press  
menu.  
ENTER  
.
ENTER  
2
Select ‘ChannelLevel’, then press  
3
Use / to select a speaker or  
ENTER  
.
/ to adjust the distance.  
Each speaker can be adjusted from 0.1m to  
9.0m.  
3
Use / to select a channel3 or  
/ to adjust the level of that channel.  
• You can adjust the level of each channel by  
10 dB.  
ENTER  
4
Press ENTER when you’re finished.  
• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again,  
it will overwrite the settings you have made  
here.  
ENTER  
4
Press once when you’re finished.  
• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again,  
it will overwrite the settings you have made  
here.  
Note  
1 The Channel level setting is not available when headphones are connected.  
2 No test tone is output when audio is muted.  
3 When Test Tone is selected, the test tone moves automatically from speaker to speaker in the order  
LCRSRSLSW. Adjust the / controls so that the test tone is heard at the same volume from each speaker when  
sitting in the main listening position. However, the test tone from the subwoofer may sound lower than other tones, in which  
case adjust the level while listening to a source. Press ENTER when you’re finished.  
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Surround sound settings  
Dynamic Range Control  
Dual mono setting  
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, while controlling high  
level peaks.  
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby  
Digital soundtracks should be played. This  
setting can also be used to change the audio  
channels for DVD-RW discs recorded in  
bilingual audio, and external inputs with  
bilingual audio (HDMI and optical/coaxial  
digital inputs).  
Dynamic Range Control works only with Dolby  
Digital soundtracks and some DTS  
soundtracks.  
SETUP  
ENTER  
1
Open the ‘Sound Setup’  
TOOLS  
menu.  
SETUP  
ENTER  
1
Open the ‘Sound Setup’  
TOOLS  
ENTER  
menu.  
2
Select ‘Dual Mono’, then press  
Select a setting.  
ENTER  
.
ENTER  
2
Select ‘D.R.C.’, then press ENTER  
.
3
Select one of the following:  
3
Select a setting.  
CH1 Mono – Only channel 1 is played  
CH2 Mono – Only channel 2 is played  
Select one of the following:  
D.R.C. High – Dynamic range is reduced  
(loud sounds are reduced in volume while  
quieter sounds are increased)  
CH1/CH2 – Both channels are played  
through the front speakers  
D.R.C. Mid – Mid setting  
Virtual Surround Back  
This mode allows you to use your surround  
speakers with standard surround setup to  
listen to a virtual surround back channel. You  
can choose to listen to sources with no  
surround back channel information, or if the  
material sounds better in the format (for  
example, 5.1) for which it was originally  
encoded, you can have the unit only apply this  
effect to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital  
D.R.C. Off – No dynamic range adjustment  
(use when listening at higher volume)  
ENTER  
4
Press to exit.  
1
EX or DTS-ES.  
SETUP  
ENTER  
1
Open the ‘Sound Setup’  
TOOLS  
menu.  
Note  
1 • Depending on the input signal and the listening mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may not be effective.  
The Virtual Surround Back mode is not effective when the headphones are connected or when using the Front surround setup.  
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DTS CD setting  
ENTER  
If you play a DTS-encoded CD, you will need to  
change this setting to hear the decoded signal.  
2
Select ‘Virtual SB’, then press  
ENTER  
.
SETUP  
ENTER  
1
Open the ‘Sound Setup’  
TOOLS  
3
Select a setting.  
menu.  
Select one of the following:  
Vir.SB On – Virtual Surround Back is  
always used (for example, on 5.1 encoded  
material).  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘CD Type’, then press ENTER.  
Select a setting.  
Vir.SB Off – Virtual Surround Back mode  
is switched off.  
3
The V.SB indicator lights when Virtual  
Surround Back is active.  
Select one of the following:  
Normal CD – Use for playback of regular  
audio CDs. Some DTS-encoded CDs will  
output noise when played.  
ENTER  
4
Press to exit.  
DTS-CD – Use for playback of DTS-  
encoded CDs, but note that the beginning  
of regular CD tracks may be skipped.  
LFE Attenuate  
Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources  
include ultra-low bass tones.  
ENTER  
Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent  
the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the  
sound from the speakers.  
4
Press to exit.  
SETUP  
ENTER  
1
Open the ‘Sound Setup’ menu.  
TOOLS  
ENTER  
2
3
Select ‘LFE ATT’, then press ENTER.  
Select a setting.  
Select one of the following:  
0dB – The LFE is not limited, which is the  
recommended value.  
-10dB – The LFE is limited by the respective  
degree.  
LFE Off – No sound is output from the LFE  
channel.  
ENTER  
4
Press to exit.  
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Other connections  
Chapter 9  
Other connections  
• When digital connections are used, it may  
Important  
be necessary to adjust the digital audio  
output settings on the TV. For details,  
consult the operating instructions for your  
TV.  
• 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.  
Audio input settings from the TVs  
(TV Input)  
To listen to audio from a Flat Screen TV on this  
device, you will need to connect an audio cable  
other than an HDMI cable. From this menu, set  
the audio input to that which you would like to  
connect. Press TV on the remote control to  
switch this unit to the input source selected  
here. This setting is changed to the selected  
input and the audio from the Flat Screen TV is  
output from this device.  
Using this unit for TV audio  
To listen to audio from a TV, connect the TV’s  
audio cable to one of the inputs on this unit.  
TV  
Select from inputs Digital 1 OPT, Digital 2  
From analog output  
OPT, Digital 3 COAX and Analog.  
From digital output  
SETUP  
(coaxial)  
(optical)  
1
2
Press SETUP.  
TOOLS  
ENTER  
Select ‘System Setup’ then press  
Select ‘TV Input’, then press  
Adjust the setting then press  
ANALOG  
L
OPTICAL  
ENTER  
.
1
2
AM  
R
LOOP  
AUDIO IN  
FM  
UNBAL  
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ANTENNA  
DIGITAL IN  
ENTER  
COAX  
3
OUT  
IN  
2
IN  
1
DIGITAL IN  
HDMI  
3
ENTER  
.
Connect the audio output jacks on your  
TV to the audio input jacks on the receiver.  
• You can connect by either a digital or  
analog audio cable. Select only one  
method to make connections.  
ENTER  
4
ENTER to confirm.  
• To use the HDMI Control function when  
you are connected to a supported Pioneer  
Flat Screen TV, you must connect via  
HDMI.  
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• When digital connections are used, it may  
be necessary to adjust the digital audio  
output settings on the connected  
component. For details, consult the  
operating instructions for the component  
involved.  
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 video  
cable, etc.  
Connecting an analog audio  
component  
You can use the ANALOG AUDIO IN jacks to  
connect an analog audio component, such as  
a VCR or tape player.  
We recommend using an HDMI cable to  
connect sources that have HDMI terminals.  
For more information see Connecting using  
HDMI on page 50.  
To video input  
Connecting for digital audio  
This system has several digital inputs for digital  
playback components, such as your HDD/DVD  
recorder, digital satellite receiver or TV game.  
TV  
VCR, Tape player, etc.  
To video input  
From  
analog output  
TV  
ANALOG  
L
HDD/DVD recorder, STB, etc.  
R
AUDIO IN  
From digital  
From digital  
or  
output (optical)  
output (coaxial)  
COAX  
DIGITAL IN  
3
OUT  
IN  
2
IN  
1
HDMI  
Listening to an external audio source  
To listen to audio from a connected external  
component on this system, choose its input  
function on the remote control. Some Pioneer  
products can be controlled via this remote.  
ANALOG  
L
OPTICAL  
1
AM  
R
LOOP  
AUDIO IN  
FM  
2
UNBAL  
75  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL IN  
COAX  
3
OUT  
IN  
2
IN  
1
DIGITAL IN  
HDMI  
RECEIVER  
Connect the digital output jack on HDD/  
1
If the system isn’t already on, switch  
DVD recorder, etc. to one of the DIGITAL  
input jacks on this unit.  
Use a commercially available optical cable or  
coaxial cable to make this connection.  
it on.  
Also make sure that the external source (TV,  
HDD/DVD recorder, etc.) is switched on.  
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Other connections  
Line Output setting  
LINE  
2
Select an audio input source.  
Use to select the audio down-mix method  
when outputting Dolby Digital multi-channel  
sound sources from the ANALOG AUDIO  
Input sources are cycled through as shown  
below:  
1
Digital 1 OPT  
OUT jacks.  
Analog  
SETUP  
Digital 2 OPT  
Digital 3 COAX  
1
2
TOOLS  
Press SETUP.  
3
If necessary, start playback of the  
external source.  
ENTER  
Select ‘Sound Setup’, then press  
Select ‘Line Output’, then press  
Select a setting.  
ENTER  
.
Outputting the sound of this  
receiver to an external device  
ENTER  
You can use the ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks  
to connect an analog audio component, such  
as a tape player, and record the sound of the  
receiver’s tuner, etc.  
3
ENTER.  
4
Select one of the following:  
Tape player, etc.  
Lo/Ro(Stereo) – A simple stereo downmix  
(left-only/right-only, or Lo/Ro) is output  
(suitable for playback on a two-channel  
stereo system or on headphones).  
To  
analog input  
Lt/Rt – A surround-compatible downmix  
(left-total/right-total, or Lt/Rt) of Dolby  
multichannel sources is output, (suitable  
for Dolby Surround Pro Logic or other  
matrix decoding).  
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
FRONT  
4
CENTER  
4
R
R
L
ANALOG  
L
AC IN  
R
SURROUND  
8
SUBWOOFER  
4
L
AUDIO OUT  
SPEAKERS  
The L.OUT indicator lights.  
(LX03BD)  
ENTER  
5
Press to exit.  
Note  
1 • When the Line Output is switched to Lt/Rt, the sound function will be fixed at the current setting and cannot be changed.  
The display will briefly flash Line Out Mode if an attempt is made to use a prohibited function.  
• When the Line Output is to Lo/Ro(Stereo), the audio from the analog output jacks may be interrupted, depending on the  
operation.  
• When using DTS multi-channel sound sources, output is in Lo/Ro(Stereo).  
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09  
Connecting external antennas  
About control out connections  
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.  
Many Pioneer components support CONTROL  
connections, by which you can use the remote  
controls of any connected components by  
aiming them at the sensor of just one  
component.  
For an external FM antenna, use a PAL  
connector to hook up an external FM antenna.  
When you use a remote control, the control  
signal is passed along the chain to the  
appropriate component.  
External AM antenna  
Outdoor antenna  
If you choose to use this feature, you must  
make sure that you also have at least one set of  
HDMI or analog audio jacks connected to  
another component for grounding purposes.  
Indoor antenna  
(vinyl-coated Wire)  
(5 m to 6 m)  
External  
FM antenna  
Using a cable with a mono mini-plug on  
either end, connect the CONTROL IN jack on  
another Pioneer component to the CONTROL  
OUT jack on the rear panel.  
AM Loop antenna  
This will allow you to control the other  
component by pointing its remote at the front  
panel.  
OPTICAL  
1
2
AM  
LOOP  
FM  
UNBAL  
75  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL IN  
PAL connector  
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Other connections  
1
Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect  
the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this system  
to an HDMI output on your HDMI component.  
• With the arrow on the cable plug facing up,  
connect the plug to the player’s connector.  
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  
1
video.  
See About HDMI on page 52 for more about the  
HDMI connection.  
Once this system is properly connected to your  
HDMI component, the HDMI indicator (red)  
lights up on the front panel when you watch  
HDMI contents.  
TV  
2
Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect  
To HDMI input  
the HDMI OUT interconnect on this system to  
an HDMI interconnect on an HDMI-  
compatible display.  
1/2  
ANALOG  
1
L
HDMI  
3
Press repeatedly to select the HDMI  
OPTICAL  
input you’ve connected to (for example,  
HDMI 2).  
1
2
AM  
R
LOOP  
AUDIO IN  
FM  
UNBAL  
75  
You can also use the front panel INPUT to carry  
out this operation.  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL IN  
COAX  
3
OUT  
IN  
2
IN  
1
DIGITAL IN  
HDMI  
• Set the HDMI Audio setting to TV in  
Switching the HDMI audio setting below if  
you want to hear HDMI audio output from  
your TV or Flat Screen TV (no sound will be  
heard from this unit).  
• If the video signal does not appear on your  
TV or Flat Screen TV, try adjusting the  
resolution settings on your component or  
display.  
From HDMI output  
HDMI/DVI-equipped component  
Note  
1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth  
Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI)  
to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.  
• This system has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).  
• When HDMI Audio is set to TV, sound is output from this unit to the TV connected to the HDMI connectors in for audio format  
supported by that TV.  
• Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.  
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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 set to TV.  
Setting the Auto Delay  
This feature automatically corrects the audio-  
to-video delay between components connected  
with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time is set  
depending on the operational status of the  
display connected with an HDMI cable. The  
audio delay time is automatically adjusted  
according to the video delay time.  
SETUP  
1
Press SETUP.  
TOOLS  
SETUP  
1
Press SETUP.  
TOOLS  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘HDMI Setup’ then press  
Select ‘HDMI Audio’, then press  
Adjust the setting then press  
ENTER  
.
ENTER  
2
Select ‘HDMI Setup’ then press  
Select ‘Auto Delay’, then press  
Select ‘A.Delay On’ or ‘A.Delay  
ENTER  
.
ENTER  
3
ENTER  
.
ENTER  
3
ENTER  
.
ENTER  
4
ENTER to confirm.  
ENTER  
AMP – Output an HDMI audio signal from  
this system.  
4
Off’ then press ENTER to confirm.  
TV – Output an HDMI audio signal from a  
1
TV or Flat Screen TV.  
Tip  
• This feature is only available when the  
connected display supports the automatic  
audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lip-  
sync’) for HDMI or HDMI Control. If you  
find the automatically set delay time  
unsuitable, set A.Delay to Off and adjust  
the sound delay settings manually  
(page 35).  
Note  
1 This makes it possible to use the TV’s built-in speakers to listen to the audio input from an HDMI 1/2 component. In this event,  
no sound will be heard from this unit’s speakers (or headphones). All other audio sources (including TUNER) are output from  
this unit normally.  
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Other connections  
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.  
SETUP  
1
2
3
Press SETUP.  
TOOLS  
ENTER  
Select ‘Initialize’ then press ENTER.  
Select ‘HDMI Init’ then press  
ENTER  
ENTER  
.
Initialize OK? is displayed.  
ENTER  
4
Press ENTER to confirm initialization.  
The system will restart and the HDMI settings  
are automatically reset to the factory defaults.  
About HDMI  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)  
supports both video and audio on a single  
digital connection for use with DVD players,  
DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI  
was developed to provide the technologies of  
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection  
(HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI)  
in one specification. HDCP is used to protect  
digital content transmitted and received by DVI-  
compliant displays.  
HDMI has the capability to support standard,  
enhanced, or high-definition video plus stan-  
dard to multichannel surround-sound audio.  
HDMI features include uncompressed digital  
video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes per  
second (with HDTV signals), one connector  
(instead of several cables and connectors), and  
communication between the AV source and  
AV devices such as DTVs.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
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Chapter 10  
HDMI Control  
• HDMI Control may not operate properly if  
you do not use a High Speed HDMI cable.  
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.  
• Requires connection of audio cables and  
additional settings. For details see Audio  
input settings from the TVs (TV Input) on  
page 46  
By connecting this unit to an HDMI Control-  
compatible Pioneer Flat Screen TV or the Blu-  
ray disc player with an HDMI cable, you can  
control this unit from the remote control of a  
connected Flat Screen TV, as well as have the  
connected Flat Screen TV automatically  
change inputs in response to operations  
carried out on this unit.  
HDMI Control-compatible  
Pioneer Flat Screen TV  
From optical  
digital output  
To  
HDMI input  
Refer to the operating instructions for your Flat  
Screen TV for more information about which  
operations can be carried out by connecting  
via HDMI cable.  
• You cannot use this function with  
components that do not support HDMI  
Control.  
ANALOG  
L
OPTICAL  
1
AM  
LO  
R
AUDIO IN  
FM  
UM  
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• We cannot guarantee this unit will work  
with HDMI Control-compatible components  
other than those made by Pioneer.  
2
DIGITAL IN  
COAX  
3
OUT  
IN 2  
IN 1  
DIGITAL IN  
HDMI  
Receiver  
Making the HDMI Control  
connections  
You can use synchronized operation for a  
connected Flat Screen TV and up to two other  
components (including a recorder or player).  
FRONT  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER  
L
VIDEO OUT  
Y
R
VIDEO  
SUB WOOFER  
AUDIO OUT  
(
7.1 ch  
)
PB  
Be sure to connect the Flat Screen TV’s audio  
cable to the audio input of this unit.  
HDMI OUT  
PR  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL DIGITAL  
IN OUT  
COMPONENT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Blu-ray disc player  
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• 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 direct connection with other  
amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI  
switch) can cause operational errors.  
HDMI Control-compatible  
Pioneer Flat Screen TV  
HDMI Control-compatible  
Pioneer Flat Screen TV  
HDMI input  
HDMI cable  
HDMI input  
HDMI cable  
HDMI output  
HDMI OUT  
P
U
L
L
O
P
E
N
STANDBY  
/
ON  
HDMI  
HDMI input  
Other amps  
HDMI IN  
This unit  
or AV converter  
HDMI cable  
HDMI cable  
HDMI OUT  
P
U
L
L
O
P
E
N
HDMI output  
STANDBY  
/
ON  
HDMI  
This unit  
Other amps  
or AV converter  
Important  
• When connecting this system or changing  
connections, be sure to switch the power  
off and disconnect the power cord from the  
wall socket.  
After completing all connections, connect  
the power cords to the wall socket.  
After connecting this unit to an AC outlet, a  
15-second initialization process begins.  
You cannot carry out any operations during  
initialization. The HDMI indicator on the  
front panel blinks during initialization, and  
you can turn this unit on once it has  
stopped blinking.  
• To get the most out of this function, we  
recommend that you connect your HDMI  
component not to a Flat Screen TV but  
rather directly to the HDMI terminal on this  
unit.  
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Setting the HDMI options  
Before using synchronization  
You must adjust the settings of this unit as well  
as HDMI Control-compatible connected  
Once you have finished all connections and  
settings, you must:  
components in order to make use of the HDMI  
Control function. For more information see the  
operating instructions for each component.  
1
Put all components into standby mode.  
2
Turn the power ON for all components,  
with the power for the Flat Screen TV being  
turned on last.  
Setting the HDMI Control mode  
Choose whether to set this unit’s HDMI Control  
function On or Off. You will need to set it to  
Control On to use the HDMI Control function.  
3
Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is  
connected to this unit, and see if video  
output from connected components displays  
properly on the screen or not.  
• When using a TV not manufactured by  
Pioneer, put this setting to Control Off.  
SETUP  
Synchronized amp mode  
Synchronized amp mode begins once you  
carry out an operation for the Flat Screen TV.  
For more information, see the operating  
instructions of your Flat Screen TV.  
1
2
Press SETUP.  
TOOLS  
ENTER  
Select ‘HDMI Setup’ then press  
Select ‘HDMI Ctrl’, then press  
Adjust the setting then press  
ENTER  
.
Synchronized amp mode operations  
The synchronized amp mode can be used to  
perform the following operations when using  
the iPod function, or when the HDMI cable is  
used to connect an external component:  
ENTER  
3
ENTER  
.
• Displays on the Flat Screen TV when you  
mute or adjust the volume of this unit.  
ENTER  
4
• The input of this unit is automatically  
changed when playback occurs on a  
connected component.  
ENTER to confirm.  
Control On – Enables the HDMI Control  
function. When this unit’s power is turned  
off and you have a supported source begin  
playback while using the HDMI Control  
function, the audio and video output from  
the HDMI connection are output from the  
Flat Screen TV.  
• Even if you change this unit’s input to a  
device that is not connected by HDMI, the  
synchronized amp mode remains in effect.  
Canceling synchronized amp mode  
If you cancel synchronized amp mode while  
connected via HDMI to a Flat Screen TV or  
while you are watching a TV program, the  
power for this unit is turned off.  
Control Off – The HDMI Control is  
disabled. Synchronized operations cannot  
be used. When this unit’s power is turned  
off, audio and video of sources connected  
via HDMI are not output.  
However, the power remains ON when an input  
other than HDMI is selected (including iPod  
function).  
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Additional information  
ENTER  
Optional system settings  
2
Adjust the setting, then press  
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.  
ENTER to confirm the settings and exit.  
Sleep On – Switches off after about an  
hour. The  
indicator lights.  
Sleep Off – Cancels the sleep timer.  
After selecting Sleep On, you can press SLEEP  
again to check how much time is left. Each line  
indicates approximately 12 minutes  
(remaining):  
SETUP  
1
Press SETUP.  
TOOLS  
ENTER  
S l e e p - - - - -  
2
Select ‘System Setup’ then press  
ENTER  
.
Dimming the display  
You can adjust the brightness of the text in the  
front panel display.  
ENTER  
3
3
Choose the setting you want to  
adjust, then press ENTER  
.
The available settings are shown in the front  
panel display.  
ENTER  
1
1
Select ‘Dimmer’ from the System  
Setup menu, then press ENTER  
.
ENTER  
4
Adjust the setting, then press  
ENTER  
ENTER to confirm the settings and exit.  
2
Adjust the setting, then press  
ENTER to confirm the settings and exit.  
Dimmer Light – Brighter setting  
Setting the sleep timer  
The sleep timer switches off the system after  
about an hour so you can fall asleep without  
worrying about it.  
Dimmer Dark – Darker setting  
2
ENTER  
1
Select ‘Sleep Timer’ from the  
System Setup menu, then press ENTER  
.
Note  
1 The setup menu is exited automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity.  
2 The display dims when the sleep timer is set.  
3 The display of the front panel dims when the sleep timer is set, regardless of this setting.  
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Changing the display mode  
Setting up the remote to control  
your TV  
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  
movement is detected by the motion sensor.  
You can use the supplied remote to control  
your TV. To be able to use this feature you first  
have to program the remote with a maker code  
from the following table.  
To make the display remain on constantly, set  
the display mode to Display On.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
7
ENTER  
CLEAR  
1
Press and hold CLEAR and Use  
1
Select ‘Display Mode’ from the  
the number buttons to input the maker code  
for your TV, and press ENTER  
System Setup menu, then press ENTER  
.
.
See the following table for the list of maker  
codes. If there is more than one code given for  
your make, input the first one in the list.  
ENTER  
2
Adjust the setting, then press  
ENTER to confirm the settings and exit.  
• If the maker’s name of your TV doesn’t  
appear in the table, you will not be able to  
use this remote to control your TV.  
Auto Display – Turns off automatically if  
no operation is performed for one minute.  
Display On – Displays constantly.  
2
Point the remote towards your TV and  
Even when set to not display, the display is  
temporarily shown when you carry out a  
control function.  
press TV Control to check that the remote  
works with your TV.  
If the remote is set up correctly, the TV should  
switch off. If it doesn’t and there is another  
code given for your maker, repeat step 1 with a  
new code.  
• The motion sensor detects movement in  
the left/right and up/down directions  
within a distance of 2.5 m and an angle of  
40º (20º only in the upper direction).  
Walking towards the unit will reduce the  
sensing range to 0.7 m.  
Key lock setting  
ENTER  
1
Select ‘Key Lock’ from the System  
Setup menu, then press ENTER  
.
ENTER  
2
Adjust the setting, then press  
ENTER to confirm the settings and exit.  
Lock On – Makes the front panel buttons  
and controls inoperative.  
Lock Off – Restores regular use of the front  
panel buttons and controls.  
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TV Preset code list  
Surround sound formats  
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.  
Below is a brief description of the main  
surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs,  
satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and  
video cassettes.  
Manufacturer Code(s)  
Dolby  
Aiwa 660  
Alba 639  
Bush 647  
Fisher 635, 638  
Fujitsu 648  
Funai 640, 658  
The Dolby technologies are explained below.  
See www.dolby.com for more detailed  
information.  
GE 611, 628  
General 629  
Goldstar 610, 623, 650  
Grandiente 630  
Grundig 631, 653  
Hitachi 606, 624, 625, 633, 634, 654  
ITT 642  
JVC 613  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio  
coding system widely used in cinemas, and in  
the home for DVD and digital broadcast  
soundtracks. It can deliver up to six discrete  
audio channels, comprising five full range  
channels and a special LFE (low frequency  
effects) channel used mainly for deep,  
rumbling sound effects; hence the term “5.1-  
channel” Dolby Digital.  
Magnabox 612  
Mitsubishi 609  
NEC 659  
Nokia 632, 652  
Panasonic 608, 622  
Philips 607, 656, 668  
RCA 601, 615, 616, 617, 618, 661, 662  
Salora 643  
Samsung 644, 646, 669, 670  
Sanyo 614, 621, 645  
SEI 649  
In addition to the format features above, Dolby  
Digital decoders offer downmixing for  
Sharp 602, 619, 627, 667  
Sony 604  
compatibility with mono, stereo and Dolby Pro  
Logic audio from a number of bit rates and  
channels. Another feature, called Dialog  
Normalization, attenuates programs based on the  
average level of dialog in a program relative to its  
peak level (also known as Dialnorm) in order to  
achieve uniform playback level.  
Tandy 641  
Telefunken 637  
Thomson 636, 663  
Toshiba 605, 626  
Uniden 671  
Zenith 603, 620  
Pioneer 600, 651  
Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Surround  
Using the innovative “steering logic” circuit,  
this system extracts surround sound from  
sources as follows:  
Dolby Pro Logic – 4.1 channel sound  
(mono surround) from any stereo source  
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Dolby Pro Logic II – 5.1 channel sound  
(stereo surround) from any stereo source  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent  
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;  
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents  
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround  
are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and  
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007  
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
With two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer  
channel is generated by bass management in  
the receiver.  
Dolby Surround is an encoding system which  
embeds surround sound information within a  
stereo soundtrack, which a Dolby Pro Logic  
decoder can then use for enhanced surround  
listening with greater sound detail.  
Installation and maintenance  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D  
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Hints on installation  
We want you to enjoy using this system for  
years to come, so please bear in mind the  
following points when choosing a location:  
DTS  
Do...  
The DTS technologies are explained below. See  
www.dtstech.com for more detailed  
information.  
Use in a well-ventilated room.  
Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a  
table, shelf or stereo rack.  
Don’t...  
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or  
humidity, including near radiators and other  
heat-generating appliances.  
Place on a window sill or other place where the  
system will be exposed to direct sunlight.  
Use in an excessively dusty or damp  
environment.  
Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other  
component in your stereo system that becomes  
hot in use.  
Use near a television or monitor as you may  
experience interference — especially if the  
television uses an indoor antenna.  
DTS Digital Surround  
DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio  
coding system from DTS Inc. now widely used  
for DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, 5.1 music discs,  
digital broadcasts, and video games. It can  
deliver up to six discrete audio channels,  
comprising five full range channels, including  
an LFE channel. Higher sound quality is  
achieved through the use of a low compression  
rate, and high rates of transmittance during  
playback.  
Use in a kitchen or other room where the system  
may be exposed to smoke or steam.  
Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth  
— this may prevent proper cooling of the system  
unit.  
Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not  
large enough to support all four of the system  
unit’s feet.  
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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 electrical appliances being used. If the  
trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer  
authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
• If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity  
disconnect the plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.  
• For audio-related problems, please also check the settings of the audio playback device. See  
the operating instructions for the device for detailed information.  
General  
Problem  
Remedy  
The power does not turn • Leave the unit plugged in, wait for one minute, then switch back on.  
on, or switches off  
suddenly (an error  
message may be  
• Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause  
the system to shut off automatically.  
• Check that the speakers are connected correctly.  
displayed at startup). Or, • Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the unit.  
the display disappears • Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.  
suddenly and no sound • Try reducing the volume level.  
is output.  
• If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center  
or your dealer for servicing.  
• Do not block the air intake opening on the bottom as well as the air exhaust  
opening on the back of this unit.  
No sound is output  
• If you’re using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly  
when an input function and the volume level of your external component (i.e. a portable player, etc.) is  
is selected.  
adjusted (see Listening to the sound of an external device on this receiver on  
page 47).  
• Turn up the volume.  
• No audio is output from the speakers connected to this unit if HDMI Audio is set  
to TV (page 51).  
• No audio is output if a DVI component is connected via HDMI.  
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.  
No sound from surround • Refer to Channel level setting on page 43 to check the speaker levels.  
or center speakers.  
• Check that you haven’t selected the Auto, Stereo, A.L.C. or Virtual mode (see  
Listening in surround sound on page 31).  
• Connect the speakers properly (see Basic connections on page 26).  
Confirm audio output and HDMI settings for the external component  
connected by optical digital cable, coaxial digital cable, or HDMI cable.  
• If the source is 88.2 kHz/96 kHz, it will be played in stereo.  
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Problem  
Remedy  
No audio signal is  
output from AUDIO  
OUT jacks.  
Audio input from ANALOG RCA jacks cannot be output from AUDIO OUT  
jacks.  
No sound from  
subwoofer.  
Check the speaker level settings (see Channel level setting on page 43).  
SX-LX08 model only:  
– Check subwoofer for correct connections (see Connect the speakers on  
page 24).  
– Be sure subwoofer's power is turned ON.  
– Raise subwoofer's volume level.  
Can’t operate using the • Replace the batteries (see Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 9).  
remote control.  
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor (see Using the remote control on  
page 9).  
• Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.  
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.  
• Check that there’s nothing mistakenly plugged into the CONTROL IN jack.  
• For operating the other Pioneer component connected to the CONTROL OUT  
jack of this unit, make sure that the control cable and either an HDMI or analog  
audio cable are connected (page 49).  
• If an object is placed on top of the touch sensor, the sensor will be activated, thus  
disabling the remote control unit operations. If the action indicator remains  
continuously lighted, remove any object sitting on the touch sensor panel.  
The front panel display  
and indicators do not  
appear.  
• If the display mode is set to Auto Display, the display will automatically turn off  
if no operation is performed for a period of one minute. Try performing an  
operation.  
Motion sensor not  
working.  
• The motion sensor is on the front of the unit. Make sure you are within 2.5 m and  
40° of the sensor.  
• Since the motion sensor uses infrared rays, it may not work correctly if placed in  
direct sunlight or close to heat source.  
• Minimum unit height must be 25 cm or above from ground level. The sensor will  
not work properly when located at ground level.  
• Motion sensor will not work if placed in a fully sealed cabinet (include glass /  
clear cabinet).  
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Tuner  
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 or external AM antenna (refer to Connecting external antennas on  
page 49).  
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a  
wall. You may also connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external  
antennas on page 49).  
• Turn off other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it further away.  
Auto tuning does not  
pick up some stations.  
• The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good  
signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.  
HDMI connection  
Symptom  
Remedy  
No picture or sound.  
• This unit is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting  
are also HDCP-compatible.  
• Depending on the connected source component, it’s possible that it will not  
work with this unit (even if it is HDCP-compatible).  
• If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to  
your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the  
manufacturer for support.  
No sound, or sound  
suddenly ceases.  
• Check that the HDMI Audio is set to AMP.  
• If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio.  
• Check the audio output settings of the source component.  
HDMI Control does not • Verify that the HDMI cable is firmly connected.  
function. • Make sure that this unit’s HDMI Control mode is set to Control On (page 55).  
• Check whether the connected component supports HDMI Control or not. For  
more information refer to the operating manual of your Flat Screen TV, DVD player,  
Blu-ray disc player, etc.  
• This unit does not guarantee HDMI Control-compatible components other than  
those made by Pioneer.  
Front panel display messages  
Message  
Description  
An operation is prohibited because the source is 176.4 kHz/192 kHz PCM.  
192kHz PCM  
2ch Only  
An operation is prohibited because it is only applicable to 2 channel sources, while  
the current source is a multichannel source.  
An operation is prohibited because the source is 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM.  
96kHz PCM  
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Message  
Description  
An error occurred during MCACC setup because the microphone is not connected  
or is not connected properly.  
Error MIC!  
An error occurred during MCACC setup because the speakers are not connected or  
are not connected properly.  
Error Speaker!  
When performing MCACC setup, no sound could be detected from subwoofer.  
Confirm that the subwoofer's power switch is set to ON, and raise subwoofer sound  
volume to comfortable level, then press ENTER once again.  
Error SW!  
(SX-LX08 model only)  
Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity.  
Exit  
Displays when you change the listening mode, the volume level, or some sound  
settings when the HDMI Audio is set to TV.  
HDMI Audio <TV>  
Check if the HDMI cable is properly connected. If the cable is properly connected,  
this unit may be damaged. In such an event, please contact a Pioneer-authorized  
service center or your nearest dealer.  
HDMI C.ERR 1**  
HDCP ERROR  
Check whether or not the connected component is compatible with HDCP. Some  
components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be  
displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video, this is not a  
malfunction.  
The key lock is enabled. See Key lock setting on page 57.  
Operation is disabled since Line Output is set to Lt/Rt.  
Key Lock  
Line Out Mode  
Muting  
When audio is muted, display appears if Auto MCACC setup is performed.  
Display appears when Auto MCACC setup is performed without a microphone  
connected.  
No MIC  
Background noise is too high to complete MCACC setup successfully.  
Try adjusting the resolution, DeepColor or other setting for your component.  
Noisy!  
Not support  
Check whether the speaker cables are short-circuited. If the error message  
continues to be displayed, contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your  
dealer for servicing.  
OC Error1  
OC Error2  
Try lowering the volume. If this problem is not fixed by removing and inserting the  
power cable, this unit may be damaged. In such an event, please contact a Pioneer-  
authorized service center or your nearest dealer.  
Over Temp  
An operation is prohibited because the headphones are connected.  
Phones In  
Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.  
*** BackUpERR  
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Resetting the system  
Display Mode  
Line Output  
Display Mode  
Line Output  
TV Input  
Use this procedure to reset all system settings  
to the factory default.  
TV Input  
HDMI Audio  
HDMI Control mode  
Auto Delay  
HDMI Audio  
HDMI Ctrl  
Auto Delay  
-
SETUP  
1
2
3
4
Press SETUP.  
TOOLS  
Storing stations  
ENTER  
Select ‘Initialize’ then press ENTER  
.
ENTER  
Select ‘All Init’ then press ENTER  
.
Initialize OK? is displayed.  
ENTER  
Press ENTER to confirm initialization.  
The system will restart and all the system  
settings should be reset.  
• Note that following settings will be saved,  
even if the receiver is unplugged.  
Input function  
Listening mode  
Sound Retriever  
‘HDMI 1’  
,
‘Digital 1’, etc.  
‘Auto’ ‘Action’, etc.  
,
‘Retriever On’ or  
‘Retriever Off’  
Sound Field  
Sound Field  
Tone controls  
Bass, Treble, Quiet,  
Midnight  
Bass Mode  
Bass Mode  
Dialogue  
Dialogue Enhancement  
Acoustic Calibration EQ MCACC EQ  
Sound Delay  
Sound Delay  
Center Width  
Dimension  
Panorama  
Channel Level  
Distance  
Center Width  
Dimension  
Panorama  
Channel Level  
Speaker Distance  
Dynamic Range Control  
Dual Mono  
D.R.C.  
Dual Mono  
Virtual SB  
LFE ATT  
Virtual Surround Back  
LFE Attenuator  
CD Type  
CD Type  
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Speaker system  
(Front speakers x2, Center speakers x2, Surround  
speakers x2, Subwoofer x1)  
Specifications (LX03BD model)  
Audio Multi-channel Receiver  
Front speakers  
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type  
Amplifier section  
(magnetically shielded)  
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-way system  
Speakers:  
Woofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2 cm cone type x2  
Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6 cm semi-dome type  
Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W  
Dimensions  
RMS Power Output:  
Front, Center . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W per channel  
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 )  
Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 W per channel  
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 8 )  
Subwoofer . . 100 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 )  
FM tuner section  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 , unbalanced  
. . . . . . .80 mm (W) x 196.8 mm (H) x 82 mm (D)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.02 kg  
AM tuner section  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1602 kHz  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna  
Center speakers  
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type  
(magnetically shielded)  
Input/Output section  
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 cm 1-way system  
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 cm cone type  
Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 W  
Dimensions  
HDMI terminal:  
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-pin x2  
Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-pin (5 V, 55 mA)  
Audio input. . . . . .Coaxial x1, Optical x2 (Digital)  
RCA (2-pin) (Analog)  
Audio output . . . . . . . . . . . RCA (2-pin) (Analog)  
Control jack . . . . Input x1, Output x1 (Mini jack)  
MCACC input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mini jack  
iPod connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 V, 500 mA  
. . . . . . . . . 80 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 82 mm (D)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.48 kg  
Surround speakers  
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type  
Miscellaneous  
(magnetically shielded)  
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-way system  
Speakers:  
Woofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 cm cone type  
Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6 cm semi-dome type  
Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 W  
Dimensions  
Power requirements  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 W  
Power consumption in standby  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 W (HDMI Control ON)  
0.4 W (HDMI Control OFF)  
Dimensions  
. . . . . . . .420 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 364 mm (D)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 kg  
. . . . . . .80 mm (W) x 115.8 mm (H) x 82 mm (D)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.60 kg  
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Subwoofer  
Enclosure. . . . . . . Bass-reflex floorstanding type  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 cm 1-way system  
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 cm cone type  
Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hz to 1500 Hz  
Maximum Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W  
Dimensions  
Specifications (SX-LX08 model)  
Amplifier section  
RMS Power Output:  
Front, Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W per channel  
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 )  
Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 W per channel  
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 8 )  
. . . . . . 211 mm (W) x 320 mm (H) x 358 mm (D)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 kg  
FM tuner section  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 , unbalanced  
Accessories  
Receiver box:  
AM tuner section  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AA/R6 dry cell batteries  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1602 kHz  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna  
(to confirm system operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
FM antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup). . . . . . . . 1  
Power cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
HDMI cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Speaker cable adaptors  
(White, Red, Blue, Grey, Purple) . . . . . . . .1 each  
Cleaning cloth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Setup Guide  
Input/Output section  
HDMI terminal:  
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-pin x2  
Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-pin (5 V, 55 mA)  
Audio input. . . . . .Coaxial x1, Optical x2 (Digital)  
RCA (2-pin) (Analog)  
Audio output . . . . . . . . . . . RCA (2-pin) (Analog)  
Subwoofer Pre Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA x1  
Control jack . . . . Input x1, Output x1 (Mini jack)  
MCACC input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mini jack  
iPod connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 V, 500 mA  
These operating instructions  
Miscellaneous  
Speakers box:  
Power requirements  
Speaker cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Screws (for brackets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Speaker stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Non-skid pads (for satellite speakers). . . . . . . 24  
Non-skid pads (for subwoofer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Non-skid pads (for speaker stands). . . . . . . . . . 8  
Spiral wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 W  
Power consumption in standby  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 W (HDMI Control ON)  
0.4 W (HDMI Control OFF)  
Dimensions  
. . . . . . . .420 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 364 mm (D)  
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 kg  
Note  
Specifications and design subject to possible  
modification without notice, due to  
improvements.  
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Accessories  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AA/R6 dry cell batteries  
(to confirm system operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
FM antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) . . . . . . . . 1  
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
2
HDMI cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Speaker cable adaptors  
(White, Red, Green, Blue, Grey) . . . . . . . . 1 each  
Cleaning cloth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Setup Guide  
These operating instructions  
Note  
• Specifications and design subject to  
possible modification without notice, due  
to improvements.  
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Section Two  
BDP-LX08  
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Section Two  
Contents  
Section Two  
04 Playback  
Playing discs or files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90  
Forward and reverse scanning . . . . . . . .91  
Playing specific titles, chapters or  
01 Before you start  
Types of discs/files that can be played . . . 71  
Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Playable files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91  
Skipping content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91  
Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92  
Step forward and step reverse. . . . . . . . .92  
Switching the camera angles . . . . . . . . .92  
Switching the subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93  
Switching the audio streams/channels . . .93  
Switching the secondary audio . . . . . . . .94  
Switching the secondary video . . . . . . . .94  
Displaying the disc information. . . . . . . .95  
Using the Play Mode functions . . . . . . . . .95  
Playing from a specific time  
02 Player connections  
Connecting a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Connecting using the HDMI cable  
included with this receiver. . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Connecting to a TV with no  
HDMI input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Connecting the other audio component . . . 80  
Connecting using audio cables . . . . . . . 80  
Connecting the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
(Time Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95  
Playing a specific title, chapter or track  
(Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96  
Playing a specific section within a title or  
track repeatedly (A-B Repeat) . . . . . . . . .96  
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) . . . . . . .97  
Playing in random order (Random Play). . .98  
About Play Mode types . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99  
Playing from the Home Media Gallery . . .100  
Playing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100  
Playing movie files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100  
Playing music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102  
Playing in the desired order  
03 Getting Started  
Making settings using  
the Setup Navigator menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
Using the TOOLS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Erasing the additional data from  
BD-ROMs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
Switching the video output terminal. . . . . 87  
Switching the output video resolution . . . 87  
(HMG Playlist). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103  
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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 language at  
language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114  
Changing the speaker setup . . . . . . . . .114  
Adjusting the output level of the various  
speakers (Channel Level). . . . . . . . . . . .115  
Registering or Changing the password . .116  
Changing the Age Restriction for  
watching BD-ROMs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117  
Changing the Parental Lock level for  
watching DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117  
Changing the Country/Area code . . . . .119  
Changing the terminals for outputting  
video and audio signals  
(Output Terminal Priority) . . . . . . . . . . .119  
Restoring all the settings to the factory  
default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120  
About the audio output settings . . . . . .121  
07 Additional information  
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123  
When connected using  
an HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127  
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128  
Language Code Table and Country/  
Area Code Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130  
Language Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130  
Country/Area Code Table. . . . . . . . . . . .131  
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01  
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.  
Application format  
CD-DA  
DTS-CD  
DATA-  
Disc type  
Logo  
DVD-  
Video  
1
BDAV  
DVD VR  
BDMV  
2
DISC  
BD-ROM  
BD-R  
BD-RE  
DVD-ROM  
DVD-R  
DVD-R DL  
(Dual Layer)  
DVD-RW  
DVD+R  
DVD+RW  
CD-DA  
(Music CD)  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
CD-ROM  
1. Including the AVCHD format.  
2. Discs on which movie files or music files are recorded.  
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Before you start  
To enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD,  
Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and  
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, it is  
recommended to connect the player to an AV  
receiver or amplifier compatible with these audio  
formats using an HDMI cable. After loading a BD  
containing sound in one of these audio formats,  
select the audio format on the menu screen.  
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  
When connected to this receiver, these audio  
signals are converted to PCM and output from  
the HDMI jack.  
• SACDs  
See About the audio output settings on  
page 121 for the output conditions of the  
different formats.  
• Video CDs  
• SVCDs  
“Blu-ray Disc” and  
are trademarks.  
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo  
Licensing Corporation.  
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 supported on  
this player:  
• Dolby TrueHD  
• Dolby Digital Plus  
• Dolby Digital  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
• DTS-HD Master Audio  
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  
• DTS Digital Surround  
• MPEG  
• MPEG-2 AAC  
• Linear PCM  
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– Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format  
Version 2  
• Dual Layer BDs can be played.  
• Movie and music files recorded on BDs  
cannot be played.  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent  
#: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;  
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents  
issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark  
and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-  
HD Advanced Digital Out are trademarks of DTS,  
Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
• 8 cm BD-ROMs cannot be played.  
Playing DVDs  
• DVD-Video can be played.  
• DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW discs recorded in the  
DVD-Video format can be played (finalize  
them before playing them on this player).  
• DVD-R/-RW discs recorded in the VR format  
(Video Recording format) can be played.  
Playing BDs  
• BDs (BDMV) compatible with the formats  
• This label indicates playback compatibility  
with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format  
(Video Recording format). However, for  
discs recorded with a record-only-once  
encrypted program, playback can only be  
achieved using a CPRM compatible device.  
below can be played.  
– Blu-ray Disc Read-Only (ROM) Format  
Version 2  
– Blu-ray Disc Recordable (R) Format  
Version 2  
– Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format  
Version 3  
This player supports BD-ROM Profile 1  
Version 1.1. BONUSVIEW Functions such  
as playback of secondary video (Picture-in-  
Picture) and secondary audio can be used.  
For details on secondary video and  
secondary audio playback, refer to the  
disc’s instructions.  
• DVDs recorded in the AVCHD format can  
be played (finalize them before playing  
them on this player).  
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are  
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial  
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.  
“BONUSVIEW” is trademark of Blu-ray Disc  
Association.  
• Movie and music files recorded on DVD-R/  
-RW/+R/+RW discs can be played. See  
Playable files on page 74.  
When a BD-ROM is played, additional data  
may be stored in the player’s memory area  
(local storage). If the message indicating  
low memory (local storage) appears, erase  
the BDMV data (page 87).  
• Dual Layer DVDs can be played. However,  
non-finalized Dual Layer DVD-R discs  
recorded in the VR format cannot be played  
(finalize them before playing them on this  
player).  
• BDs (BDAV) compatible with the formats  
below can be played.  
• HD DVD, DVD Audio and DVD-RAM discs  
cannot be played.  
– Blu-ray Disc Recordable (R) Format  
Version 1  
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The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not  
compatible with this player.  
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.  
It is possible that when loading or ejecting a  
DualDisc, the opposite side to that being  
played will be scratched. Scratched discs may  
not be playable.  
This player’s region numbers are:  
• BD-ROM: B  
For more detailed information on the DualDisc  
specification, please refer to the disc  
manufacturer or disc retailer.  
• DVD-Video: 2  
Discs not including these numbers cannot be  
played. Discs playable on this player are as  
shown below.  
Playing discs created on computers  
• It may not be possible to play DVD-R/-RW  
or CD-R/-RW discs recorded using a  
personal recorder or computer. (This can  
be due to various reasons, including disc  
properties, scratches, dirt on the disc, dirt  
on the player’s lens, condensation and so  
on.)  
• BDs: B (including B) and ALL  
• It may not be possible to play discs  
recorded using a computer due to the  
application settings or environment.  
Record discs in the proper format. For  
details, contact the dealer.  
• DVDs: 2 (including 2) and ALL  
Playing CDs  
• Music CDs (CD-DAs and DTS-CDs) can be  
played.  
Playable files  
Movie and music files recorded on DVDs and  
CDs can be played.  
• Movie and music files recorded on CDs can  
be played. See Playable files below.  
Caution  
• SACD, Video CD and Super VCD discs  
cannot be played.  
• In DVD, only the one recorded by the ISO  
9660 file system can be played.  
• Regarding copy protected CDs: This player  
is designed to conform to the  
• Some files may not be playable.  
specifications of the Audio CD format. This  
player does not support the playback or  
function of discs that do not conform to  
these specifications.  
• For some files, it may not be possible to use  
certain functions during playback.  
• It may not be possible to play some files,  
even if they have the extension of a file  
playable on this player.  
DualDisc playback  
• Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights  
Management) cannot be played (not  
including DivX VOD files).  
A DualDisc is a new two-sided disc, one side of  
which contains DVD content — video, audio,  
etc. — while the other side contains non-DVD  
content such as digital audio material.  
The DVD side of a DualDisc will be played on  
this player (excluding any DVD-Audio content).  
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– DivX VOD files for which the player’s  
DivX VOD registration code is not  
authorized cannot be played  
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.  
(Authorization Error is displayed).  
– The number of views is restricted for  
some DivX VOD files. When such files  
are played on this player, the remaining  
number of views is displayed. Files for  
which the remaining number of views  
has reached 0 cannot be played (Rental  
Expired is displayed). Files for which the  
number of views is not restricted can be  
played as many times as you like (the  
remaining number of views is not  
displayed).  
Conform to the size under 720 x 576 pixels/  
720 x 480 pixels.  
DivX files encoded with GMC/Qpel option  
cannot be played.  
Only audio signals with MP3 or Dolby  
Digital (AC3) format are output.  
Note that files other than the ones  
containing DivX video cannot be played,  
even if they have the extension “.avi”.  
Supported music file formats  
Windows Media™ Audio 9 (WMA9)  
Bit rate: Up to 192 kbps  
Sampling frequencies: 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz and 48 kHz  
Windows Media is either a registered  
trademark or trademark of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
®
Official DivX Certified product.  
®
Plays all versions of DivX video (including  
DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX  
®
®
This product includes technology owned by  
Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or  
distributed without a license from Microsoft  
Licensing, Inc.  
media files.  
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are  
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under  
license.  
MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)  
Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps  
Note  
Sampling frequencies: 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz,  
12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz and 48 kHz  
• DivX VOD files are protected by DRM. They  
can only be played on registered devices.  
– You may be requested by the file  
distributor to input the DivX VOD  
registration code for authorization of the  
player in order to play DivX VOD files.  
This player’s DivX VOD registration code  
can be checked at Initial Setup  
Options DivX VOD Registration  
Code (page 113).  
Playable file extensions  
Movie files  
.divx and .avi  
Music files  
.wma and .mp3  
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Player connections  
CPhlaapteyr e2 r 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.  
TV  
To HDMI input terminal  
Note  
• Make the settings in the Setup Navigator  
menu according to the type of cable  
connected (page 83).  
HDMI cable  
(included)  
ANALOG  
L
Connecting using the HDMI cable  
included with this receiver  
OPTICAL  
1
2
AM  
LO  
R
AUDIO IN  
COAX  
FM  
UM  
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The audio and video signals can be transferred  
to HDMI-compatible devices as digital signals  
with no loss of sound or video quality. After  
connecting, make the settings at the Setup  
Navigator menu according to the connected  
HDMI-compatible device (page 83).  
DIGITAL IN  
3
OUT  
IN 2  
IN 1  
DIGITAL IN  
HDMI  
Receiver’s rear panel  
HDMI cable  
(included)  
Also refer to the operating instructions of the  
device being connected.  
FRONT  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER  
L
VIDEO OUT  
Y
R
VIDEO  
Note  
SUB WOOFER  
AUDIO OUT  
(
7.1 ch  
)
PB  
HDMI OUT  
• The HDMI indicator on the player’s front  
panel lights when an HDMI-compatible  
device is connected. (Depending on the  
connected device, in some cases it may  
only light when the player is selected as the  
device’s input.)  
PR  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL DIGITAL  
IN OUT  
COMPONENT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Player’s rear panel  
Direction of  
signal flow  
• 1080p video signals may not be output,  
depending on the HDMI cable being used.  
Caution  
• Hold the plug when connecting and  
disconnecting the cable.  
• Placing a load on the plug could result in  
faulty contact and no video signals being  
output.  
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For details, see About the audio output settings  
on page 121.  
About HDMI  
This player incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
About the HDMI high speed transmission  
This player outputs 1080/50p, 1080/60p and  
Deep Color video signals. If your TV supports  
1080/50p, 1080/60p or Deep Color signals, use  
a High Speed HDMI™ cable or the supplied  
HDMI cable in order to take advantage of the  
maximum performance the player and TV can  
offer. Also set HDMI High-Speed  
The player supports Deep Color. The  
conventional players can transmit a video  
signal with 8 bit color depth in the YCbCr 4:4:4  
or RGB formats, the players supporting Deep  
Color can transmit a video signal with a color  
bit depth of greater than 8 bits per color  
component. Subtle color gradations can be  
reproduced when connected to a TV that  
supports Deep Color.  
Transmission to On (page 110).  
High Speed HDMI™ cables are tested to carry  
signals up to 1080p. 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 720/  
50p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p and 720/60p  
video signals that are capable of Deep Color  
can also be carried.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
Note  
• Set HDMI High-Speed Transmission to  
Off when using an HDMI cable other than  
a High Speed HDMI™ cable (a Standard  
HDMI™ cable).  
Audio signals that can be transferred  
with the player’s HDMI OUT terminal  
• Dolby TrueHD  
• The following restrictions apply when  
HDMI High-Speed Transmission is set to  
Off:  
• Dolby Digital Plus  
• Dolby Digital  
– Deep Color signals are not output.  
• DTS-HD Master Audio  
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  
• DTS Digital Surround  
• MPEG-2 AAC  
– If output video resolution is set to Auto  
,
the signals are output with a resolution of  
1080/50i or 1080/60i when TV’s preferred  
resolution is 1080/50p or 1080/60p.  
– When the output video resolution is set  
to 576i/480i or 576p/480p, Dolby  
TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio  
signals are not output as such. They are  
either output as Dolby Digital or DTS  
Digital Surround signals or converted  
into linear PCM. Also, 96 kHz and 192  
kHz multi-channel linear PCM audio  
signals cannot be output. They are  
output as 2-channel signals (page 121).  
• Linear PCM  
Linear PCM audio signals meeting the  
following conditions can be output:  
– Sampling frequency: 32 kHz to 192 kHz  
– Number of channels: Up to 8 (up to 6 for  
a 192 kHz sampling frequency)  
When outputting the bitstream of Dolby  
TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS-  
HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution  
Audio, DTS Digital Surround, MPEG or MPEG-  
2 AAC, these audio signals output in linear  
PCM from the HDMI terminal to this receiver.  
• When an HDMI cable with a built-in  
equalizer is connected, it may not operate  
properly.  
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Player connections  
About HDCP  
To use the HDMI Control function  
• The HDMI Control function operates when  
HDMI Control is set to On for all devices  
connected with HDMI cables. Once  
connections and the settings of all the  
devices are finished, be sure to check that  
the player’s picture is output to the Flat  
Screen TV. (Also check after changing the  
connected devices and reconnecting  
HDMI cables.) The HDMI Control function  
may not operate properly if the player’s  
picture is not properly output to the Flat  
Screen TV.  
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 with HDCP.  
• No audio signals are output. Connect  
using an audio cable (included), etc.  
• This player is designed for connection with  
HDMI-compatible devices. When  
connected to a DVI device, it may not  
operate properly depending on the DVI  
device.  
• Use High Speed HDMI™ cables when  
using the HDMI Control function. The  
HDMI Control function may not operate  
properly if other HDMI cables are used.  
• The function name of KURO LINK used on  
the web and in catalogs is referred to as  
HDMI Control in the operating instructions  
and on the player.  
About HDMI Control function  
• When the player is connected to a Pioneer  
Flat Screen TV or this receiver, supporting  
the HDMI Control function, it can be  
operated from the Flat Screen TV or this  
receiver.  
About PQLS function  
The PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a  
transfer control technology using the HDMI  
Control function. The player’s output signals  
are controlled from the AV receiver or amplifier  
to achieve high quality sound playback using  
the quartz oscillator of AV receiver or amplifier.  
This eliminates the influence of the jitter  
generated upon transfer which can adversely  
affect the sound quality.  
• The Flat Screen TV’s input is switched  
automatically when playback is started on  
the player or the Home Menu or the Home  
Media Gallery is displayed. When the input  
is switched, the playback picture, the  
Home Menu or the Home Media Gallery  
appears on the Flat Screen TV (Auto-select  
function). If the Flat Screen TV’s power is  
being turned off at this time, it may turn on  
automatically (Simultaneous power  
function). When the language information  
from a connected Flat Screen TV is  
received, you can have the player’s on-  
screen display language change  
• The PQLS function is only activated when  
the player is connected to a Pioneer AV  
receiver or amplifier compatible with the  
PQLS function via HDMI connection.  
• The PQLS function is only activated when  
playing a music CD (CD-DA).  
automatically to that of the Flat Screen TV  
(Unified language function). This function  
is available only when playback is stopped  
and the menu screen is not displayed.  
• The PQLS function is activated when the  
player is set as follows (page 111):  
HDMI Control: On  
• Also refer to the operating instructions of  
the Flat Screen TV, etc.  
PQLS: Auto  
• Also refer to the operating instructions of  
AV receiver or amplifier.  
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• 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  
restarts.  
Caution  
• This receiver cannot use the PQLS  
function.  
Connecting to a TV with no HDMI input  
TV  
To video input  
terminal  
To S-Video input  
terminal  
To component video input  
To audio input  
terminals  
terminals  
FRONT  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER  
L
R
L
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
AC IN  
Y
R
SUB WOOFER  
AUDIO OUT  
(
2
ch  
)
AUDIO OUT  
(
7.1 ch  
)
PB  
HDMI OUT  
PR  
COMPONENT  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL DIGITAL  
IN OUT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Player’s rear panel  
HDMI cable  
(included)  
OPTICAL  
1
2
AM  
LOOP  
FM  
UMBAL  
Direction of  
signal flow  
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DIGITAL IN  
OUT  
IN 2  
IN 1  
HDMI  
Receiver’s rear panel  
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Player connections  
The video signal can also be connected using a  
separately sold S-Video or component video  
cable.  
Note  
• Make the settings in the Setup Navigator  
menu according to the type of cable  
connected (page 83).  
Caution  
• To output video signals from this player,  
connect using one of the following (not  
including when connected using an HDMI  
cable): a component video cable  
(commercially available), an S-Video cable  
(commercially available) or a video cable  
(included).  
• 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 resolution  
setting, the picture may not be output  
(page 87).  
Connecting using audio cables  
• Video signals are output with a resolution  
of 576/50i or 480/60i when connected using  
a video cable (included) or an S-Video  
cable (commercially available).  
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 121).  
Connect the player’s video output  
directly to your TV.  
This player supports analog copy  
protection technology. Therefore the  
picture may not be displayed properly if  
connected to a TV via a DVD recorder/video  
deck or when playing the player’s output  
material that is recorded by a DVD  
recorder/video deck. Furthermore, the  
picture may not be displayed properly due  
to the copy protection when the player is  
connected to a TV with a built-in video  
deck. For details, contact the manufacturer  
of your TV.  
When connecting to a 7.1-channel  
compatible audio component – Connect  
using the included audio cable and 3  
commercially available audio cables (diagram  
below).  
When connecting to a 5.1-channel  
compatible audio component – Connect  
using the included audio cable and 2  
commercially available audio cables (do not  
connect to the surround back left and right  
terminals).  
• After connecting, set Audio Output  
Mode to Multi-channel (page 110).  
Connecting the other audio  
component  
Connect to the other audio component in order  
to enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD,  
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD  
Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  
or DTS Digital Surround. For instructions on  
connecting the TV and speakers to the audio  
component, refer to the operating instructions  
of audio component.  
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Player’s rear panel  
FRONT  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER  
L
R
L
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
Y
AC IN  
R
AUDIO OUT  
(
2
ch  
)
AUDIO OUT  
(
7.1 ch  
)
SUB WOOFER  
P
P
B
HDMI OUT  
R
OPTICAL  
CONTROL DIGITAL  
IN OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
FRONT  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER  
VIDEO OUT  
L
Y
R
PB  
M
SUB WOOFER  
AUDIO OUT ( 7.1 ch )  
PR  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL DIGITAL  
IN OUT  
To multi-channel  
audio input  
To component video input  
terminals  
terminals  
AV receiver or amplifier  
Direction of  
signal flow  
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Player connections  
Connecting the power cord  
Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.  
Player’s rear panel  
FRONT  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER  
L
R
L
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
Y
AC IN  
R
AUDIO OUT  
(
2
ch  
)
AUDIO OUT  
(
7.1 ch  
)
SUB WOOFER  
PB  
HDMI OUT  
PR  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL DIGITAL  
IN OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
ACIN
Power cable (included)  
To wall outlet  
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Chapter 3  
Getting Started  
If the Setup Navigator menu is not  
displayed  
Important  
• Set the remote control operation selector  
switch to BD to operate the Blu-ray disc  
player.  
Press HOME MENU to display the Home  
Menu, select Initial Setup Setup  
Navigator Start, then press ENTER  
.
ENTER  
RECEIVER  
BD  
iPod  
3
Select the OSD language.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Setup Navigator  
BD PLAYER  
Please select the on-screen display language.  
Making settings using the  
Setup Navigator menu  
Be sure to perform these settings when using  
the player for the first time.  
Caution  
Audio, subtitle and BDMV/DVD-Video menu  
language will also be set.  
• Before turning on the power, check that  
the connections between the player and  
other devices are correct.  
When you have this player connected to a  
Pioneer Flat Screen TV that is compatible with  
HDMI Control, language settings are imported  
from the Pioneer Flat Screen TV’s language  
settings before Setup Navigator begins.  
BD  
1
2
Turn on the power.  
Turn on the TV’s power and switch the  
input.  
ENTER  
See the TV’s operating instructions for  
instructions on operating the TV.  
4
Select and set the video and audio  
output terminals.  
Select the actually connected video and audio  
output terminals.  
Check that the Setup Navigator menu is  
displayed.  
Use ///to select, then press ENTER.  
If TV Control is set, the TV can be operated with  
the receiver’s remote control (page 86).  
Setup Navigator  
BD PLAYER  
Select the output terminals to be used for  
the video and audio signals of this player.  
Video  
HDMI  
Audio  
HDMI  
Use [  
press [  
][  
][  
] to select video or audio, then  
] to select the output terminal.  
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• When HDMI is selected for Video or  
Audio, proceed to step 5.  
ENTER  
5
Select and set the HDMI High-  
• When Component Video is selected for  
Video, proceed to step 6.  
Speed Transmission setting.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
• When S-Video/Video is selected for  
Video, proceed to step 7.  
Setup Navigator  
BD PLAYER  
Setting item  
Output terminal name  
Select the HDMI Hi-speed transmission setting.  
HDMI  
HDMI Output  
Off  
On  
Component  
Video  
Video Output Component  
Video  
Normally select [On] (Recommended).  
Select [Off] if the video or audio of HDMI-connected  
was not output in the test output.  
S-Video/Video  
S-Video  
Video  
HDMI  
HDMI Output  
• When HDMI High-Speed Transmission is  
set to On, use the supplied HDMI cable or  
a High Speed HDMI™ cable. The picture  
and sound may not be output properly if  
any other HDMI cable (standard HDMI™  
cable) is used.  
Digital Audio Digital Audio Optical  
Output  
Analog Audio Audio Output (2 ch)  
Audio Output (7.1 ch)  
• When HDMI is selected for Video, proceed  
to step 8.  
Caution  
• When Component Video is selected for  
Video, proceed to step 6.  
• When HDMI is selected for Video, no video  
signals are output from the COMPONENT  
VIDEO, S-VIDEO or VIDEO output  
terminals.  
• When S-Video/Video is selected for  
Video, proceed to step 7.  
• When Component Video or S-Video/  
Video is selected for Video, no video  
signals are output from the HDMI OUT  
terminal.  
ENTER  
6
Select the output video resolution  
from the COMPONENT VIDEO output  
terminals.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
• The video and audio signals output from  
the set output terminals are output  
synchronously (lip synchronization).  
Setup Navigator  
BD PLAYER  
• Linear PCM audio signals (2 channels) are  
output from all terminals other than the  
ones selected for Audio, regardless of the  
audio format or the player’s settings.  
Select the output video resolution at the  
Component video terminal.  
If you select [Source Direct], the output  
resolution is determined according to the  
video format of the playing source.  
For details on the resolution settings, see  
Switching the output video resolution on  
page 87.  
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ENTER  
ENTER  
7
Select the aspect ratio of your TV.  
10  
Finish the Setup Navigator menu.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Use /to select Finish, then press ENTER.  
Setup Navigator  
BD PLAYER  
Setup Navigator  
BD PLAYER  
Select the screen aspect ratio to match  
your TV.  
Setup is complete!  
Finish  
Go Back  
The setup menu comes back in 30 seconds.  
To redo the settings from the start, select Go  
Back.  
ENTER  
8
Check the settings.  
Select Proceed, then press ENTER.  
Depending on the output terminal setting of  
step 4 or the HDMI cable being used, it may  
happen that no picture and/or sound is output.  
If this happens, the setup returns to step 4 if  
there is no operation for over 30 seconds. Once  
the setup returns to step 4, redo the settings  
according to the connected devices and the  
HDMI cable being used.  
Setup Navigator  
BD PLAYER  
Select [Proceed] if you want to start testing  
your audio and video settings.  
Proceed  
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.  
ENTER  
9
Output test tones.  
Use /to select Yes, then press ENTER.  
Setup Navigator  
BD PLAYER  
The screen saver is automatically activated if  
there is no operation for over 1 minute after the  
Home Menu or Home Media Gallery is  
displayed while playing a BD or DVD.  
The test tone will be output.  
Reduce the volume to an appropriate level.  
Yes  
No  
With CDs and music files, the screen saver is  
automatically activated if no button is operated  
for over 1 minute, even while the CD or music  
file is playing.  
The video and/or audio may not be output under certain setup.  
The setup menu comes back in 30 seconds.  
Caution  
• The screen in step 10 and test tones are  
output simultaneously according to the  
settings in steps 4 to 7. Lower the volume of  
the devices connected with the player.  
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TOOLS menu item list  
Item Description  
Output Video Switch the output video resolution  
Using the TOOLS menu  
Various functions can be called out according  
to the player’s operating status.  
Resolution  
from the various output terminals  
(page 87).  
SETUP  
Play from  
Beginning  
Play the selected title, track or file  
from the start.  
1
TOOLS  
Display the TOOLS menu.  
Play Mode  
Display the Play Mode screen  
(page 95).  
Angle  
Switch the BD-ROM/DVD-Video  
disc’s camera angles (page 92).  
Subtitle  
Audio  
Switch the subtitles (page 93).  
BD PLAYER  
TOOLS  
Video Adjust  
Audio DRC  
Add to HMG Playlist  
Audio  
Switch the audio streams/channels  
(page 93).  
Subtitle  
Secondary  
Audio  
Switch the BD-ROM’s secondary  
audio streams/channels (page 93).  
ENTER  
Secondary  
Video  
Switch the BD-ROM’s secondary  
video (Picture-in-Picture) (page 94).  
2
Select and set the item.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Original/Play Switch the DVD-R/-RW’s (VR format)  
List  
list screen between the original list  
and the playlist.  
Note  
Add to HMG Add the selected track or file to the  
Playlist HMG Playlist (page 103).  
• Items that cannot be changed are  
displayed in gray. The items that can be  
selected depend on the player’s status.  
Delete from Delete the selected track or file from  
HMG Playlist the HMG Playlist (page 104).  
Now Playing Display the playback screen of the  
currently playing track or file.  
To close the TOOLS menu  
Press TOOLS or RETURN.  
Video Adjust Display the picture quality  
adjustment screen (page 105).  
Audio DRC  
BDMV Data Erase the additional data from BD-  
Erase ROMs.  
Adjust the Audio DRC (page 107).  
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Caution  
Erasing the additional data  
from BD-ROMs  
• It takes time to erase the BDMV data for a  
while. Do not unplug the power cord for  
about 10 seconds after performing the  
above procedure.  
When a BD-ROM is played, additional data  
may be stored in the player’s memory (local  
storage).  
If the message indicating low memory (local  
storage) appears, erase the BDMV data.  
Switching the video output  
terminal  
Caution  
Use the procedure below to switch the video  
output terminal. Switch between the digital  
output (HDMI OUT terminal) and the analog  
output (COMPONENT VIDEO, S-VIDEO or  
VIDEO output terminals).  
• When the BDMV data is erased, all the data  
of secondary video (Picture-in-Picture),  
secondary audio, bookmark, etc. that has  
been stored is erased.  
SOUND  
SETUP  
VIDEO  
SELECT  
Switch the terminal from which the  
1
Display the Tools menu.  
TOOLS  
video signals are output.  
The video output terminal switches each time  
the button is pressed.  
With no disc loaded, press the TOOLS button.  
BD PLAYER  
TOOLS  
Output Video Resolution  
BDMV Data Erase  
Caution  
• The picture may not be displayed for a  
while when the video output terminal is  
switched.  
ENTER  
2
Select and set the item.  
Use /to select BDMV Data Erase, then  
press ENTER.  
• When the HDMI OUT terminal is selected,  
no video signals are output from the other  
video output terminals.  
• When a video output terminal other than  
the HDMI OUT terminal is selected, no  
video signals are output from the HDMI  
OUT terminal. However, audio signals are  
output.  
ENTER  
3
Erase the data.  
Use /to select Yes, then press ENTER.  
Erases all of the data  
added from BDMV.  
Please wait a while.  
Switching the output video  
resolution  
OK to erase data?  
Yes  
No  
Use the procedure below to switch the output  
video resolution from the various video output  
terminals.  
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The output video resolution can also be  
switched using /.  
OUTPUT  
RESOLUTION  
Press OUTPUT RESOLUTION.  
The output video resolution can be switched by  
selecting Output Video Resolution from the  
TOOLS menu.  
The current output video resolution is  
displayed on the TV screen and on the player’s  
front panel display.  
The output video resolution depends on the  
video output terminal. See the table below.  
When pressed again, the output video  
resolution switches.  
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/field frequency is 60 Hz on  
the lower line.  
Video resolution of the  
currently playing disc  
Example:  
Auto  
Output Video Resolution  
Source : 1080/50i  
Current Output : 1080/50i  
Output video resolution  
from the player  
Output video  
resolution setting terminal  
HDMI OUT  
COMPONENTVIDEO S-VIDEO/VIDEO  
TV system  
1
output terminals1  
output terminal  
2
Resolution preferred  
PAL  
5  
Auto  
3,4  
by TV  
576i or 480i  
576/50i  
480/60i  
576/50i  
480/60i  
576/50i  
480/60i  
PAL  
5
576p or 480p  
1080i  
576/50p  
480/60p  
576/50p  
480/60p  
576/50i  
480/60i  
PAL  
5
1080/50i  
1080/60i  
576/50p  
576/50i  
480/60i  
PAL  
6
5
1080/60i  
2
7
7
PAL  
1080p  
1080/50p  
1080/60p  
5
Source Direct  
Resolution recorded Resolution recorded 576/50i  
PAL  
3,8,9  
8,9,10  
on disc  
on disc  
5
480/60i  
1. Depending on the BD, the pictures may not be output.  
2. Cannot be selected when the video signals are being output from the COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals,  
S-VIDEO output terminal or the VIDEO output terminal.  
3. For details on the output of film material (1080/24p or 720/24p video signals), see To output film material  
.
4. Sources with a resolution of 720/50p, 720/60p and 720/24p are output at 1080/50i or 1080/60i, even if the TV’s pre-  
ferred resolution is 1080/50p or 1080/60p.  
5. Depends on the NTSC on PAL TV setting (page 109).  
6. DVD-Video or DVD VR format is output at 480/60p. BDs format may be output at 480/60p.  
7. Depending on the connected HDMI cable, the video signals may not be output. Also, sources with a resolution  
of 720/50p is output at 1080/50i, and 720/60p and 720/24p are output at 1080/60i.  
8. Depending on the connected TV, the video signals may not be output.  
9. 720/24p film material is output at 720/60p.  
10.1080/24p film material is output at 1080/60i.  
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Eject the disc, then press the OPEN/CLOSE  
button on the front panel while pressing the  
PLAY button to switch to a different frame/  
field frequency. The frame/field frequency  
switches between 50 Hz and 60 Hz each time  
this operation is performed. The indicator for  
the frame frequency’s current setting lights on  
the front panel display (page 14).  
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, 1080/50p, 720/50p,  
1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p or 720/60p  
from the HDMI OUT terminal or  
COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals,  
the picture may be output with an aspect  
ratio of 16:9, even if the TV Aspect Ratio is  
set to 4:3 (Standard).  
About Film material  
The film material is a video signal with a frame  
rate of 24 frames/second. For example, these  
materials include 1080/24p, 720/24p, etc.  
Video resolution of the  
currently playing disc  
Example:  
• The picture may not be displayed for a  
while when the resolution is switched.  
Auto  
Output Video Resolution  
Source : 1080/24p  
Current Output : 1080/24p  
Output video resolution  
from the player  
About the frame/field frequency and  
NTSC/PAL TV systems  
By factory default setting, the frame/field  
frequency is set for an output of 50 Hz, and the  
video signal output from the S-VIDEO and  
VIDEO output terminals is set to be output in  
the PAL TV system format. When sources with  
a frame/field frequency of 60 Hz or 24 Hz are  
played, the output frame/field frequency  
automatically switches to 60 Hz (or 24 Hz for  
HDMI, depending on the setting), and the TV  
system format for the video signal output from  
the S-VIDEO and VIDEO output terminals is  
set to NTSC on PAL TV. When playback is  
stopped, the frame/field frequency and TV  
system settings remain at the settings last  
used. The frame/field frequency and TV system  
settings do not change even when the power is  
turned off. They only switch when a video  
material with a different frame/field frequency  
is played.  
To output film material  
To output 1080/24p film material from the  
HDMI OUT terminal, set the output video  
resolution to either Auto or Source Direct.  
Caution  
• 1080/24p signals can only be output from  
the HDMI OUT terminal. They cannot be  
output from other video terminals.  
• When Auto is selected, the picture is  
output at 60 frames/second if your TV is not  
compatible with 1080/24p signals.  
• When Source Direct is selected, the  
signals are output as such, even if your TV  
is not compatible with 1080/24p signals. If  
the picture is not displayed properly, use  
OUTPUT RESOLUTION to set to the output  
video resolution at which the picture is  
properly displayed.  
If the picture is not displayed on the TV when a  
source with a different frame/field frequency is  
played, use the procedure below to switch the  
frame/field frequency and TV system settings  
for the signal output from the player.  
• 720/24p video signals are output at 60  
frames/second, even if the resolution is set  
to Auto or Source Direct.  
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Press  
(play) to play the disc.  
Important  
To pause, press (pause) during playback.  
• Set the remote control operation selector  
switch to BD to operate the Blu-ray disc  
player.  
To stop, press (stop) during playback.  
Note  
• Some discs start playing automatically  
when the disc tray is closed.  
RECEIVER  
BD  
iPod  
• DVD-Video discs have parental lock  
features. Input the password registered in  
the player’s settings to unlock the parental  
lock. For details, see page 117.  
Playing discs or files  
This section describes the player’s main  
operations.  
• For some BD-R/-RE, playback protection is  
set for the disc or titles. Input the code  
number set for the disc to unlock the  
protection.  
For the types of discs that can be played, see  
Playable discs on page 71. For the types of files  
that can be played, see Playable files on  
page 74. Movie and music files recorded on  
discs are played with Home Media Gallery  
(page 100).  
If the disc menu is displayed  
For some discs, the disc menu is displayed  
automatically when playback starts. The  
contents of the disc menu and the way to  
operate differ from disc to disc.  
BD  
1
Press BD to turn on the power.  
Turn the TV’s power on and switch its input  
beforehand.  
Resuming playback from where it was  
stopped (resume playback function)  
• When (stop) is pressed during playback,  
the point at which the disc stopped is  
2
Press OPEN/CLOSE on the  
front panel to open the disc tray and load the  
disc.  
stored in the memory. When (play) is  
pressed, playback resumes from that point.  
• For CDs and music files, playback starts  
from the beginning of the track/file that  
was playing.  
Note  
• Load the disc with the printed  
side facing up.  
• To cancel the resume playback function,  
press (stop) while playback is stopped.  
• Several dozen seconds are  
required to read the disc. Once  
reading is completed, the type of  
disc is displayed on the player’s  
front panel display.  
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Playing specific titles, chapters or  
tracks  
Note  
• The resume playback function is canceled  
automatically in the following cases:  
BD  
Movie files  
Music files  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
– 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.)  
1
4
2
3
6
9
5
8
0
7
ENTER  
CLEAR  
Input the number of the  
• The resume playback function cannot be  
used for some discs.  
title, chapter or track you want to play.  
• Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input  
the number, then press ENTER.  
Forward and reverse scanning  
BD  
Movie files  
Music files  
Note  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
• For some discs, it is not possible to specify  
and play titles, chapters or tracks.  
• Press CLEAR to clear the values you have  
input.  
/
/
1
During playback, press  
or  
.
Skipping content  
• The scanning speed switches each time  
the button is pressed. The speed steps  
depend on the disc or file (the speed is  
displayed on the TV screen).  
BD  
Movie files  
Music files  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
• Forward or reverse scanning is also  
possible by holding the button down.  
Normal playback resumes when the button  
is released.  
Press  
or  
.  
• When is pressed, the disc skips ahead  
to the beginning of the next title/chapter/  
track/file.  
Note  
• When is pressed, the disc skips back  
to the beginning of the currently playing  
title/chapter/track/file. Press twice to skip  
back to the beginning of the previous title/  
chapter/track/file.  
• No sound is output when scanning BDs,  
DVDs and movie files.  
• Sound is output when scanning CDs and  
music files.  
• For some discs, normal playback resumes  
automatically when the chapter switches.  
Note  
• There are some discs for which skipping is  
not possible.  
To resume normal playback  
Press  
(play).  
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Playing in slow motion  
Note  
BD  
Movie files  
• For some discs, normal playback resumes  
automatically when the chapter switches.  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
Music files  
• Reverse step playback is not possible with  
movie files.  
/
/
• There are some discs for which step  
forward/reverse playback is not possible.  
While playback is paused,  
or  
press and hold  
/
/.  
• 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.  
To resume normal playback  
Press  
(play).  
Switching the camera angles  
For BD-ROM and DVD-Video discs on which  
multiple angles are recorded, the angles can  
be switched during playback.  
Note  
• It is not possible to switch the speed during  
reverse slow motion playback.  
• No sound is output during slow motion  
playback.  
BD  
Movie files  
Music files  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
• For some discs, normal playback resumes  
automatically when the chapter switches.  
• Reverse slow motion playback is not  
possible with movie files.  
ANGLE  
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 panel  
display. When pressed again, the angle  
switches.  
• There are some discs for which slow  
motion playback is not possible.  
To resume normal playback  
Press  
(play).  
Current angle/Total number of  
recorded angles  
Example:  
Step forward and step reverse  
1/4  
Angle  
BD  
Movie files  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
Music files  
• The angles can also be switched using /  
.  
• The angles can also be switched by  
selecting Angle from the TOOLS menu.  
/
/
While playback is paused,  
press  
/
or  
/.  
• Angle mark  
is displayed for scenes at  
• The disc moves a step forward or reverse  
each time the button is pressed.  
which multiple angles are recorded.  
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• If the subtitles are not switched when  
SUBTITLE is pressed, switch them from the  
menu screen.  
Note  
• For some discs, the angle can also be  
switched on the menu screen.  
• This player does not support the display of  
external subtitle files for DivX.  
• Angle mark  
is not displayed if Angle/  
Secondary Indicator is set to Off  
(page 113).  
Turning the subtitles off  
Press SUBTITLE, then press CLEAR.  
Switching the subtitles  
For discs or files on which multiple subtitles  
are recorded, the subtitles can be switched  
during playback.  
Switching the audio streams/  
channels  
For discs or files on which multiple audio  
streams/channels are recorded, audio  
streams/channels can be switched during  
playback.  
BD  
Movie files  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
Music files  
BD  
Movie files  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
Music files  
During playback, press SUBTITLE.  
• The current subtitle and total number of  
SUBTITLE  
recorded subtitles are displayed on the TV  
screen and on the player’s front panel  
display. When pressed again, the subtitle  
switches.  
CTRL  
AUDIO  
During playback, press AUDIO.  
• The current audio stream/channel and  
total number of recorded audio streams/  
channels are displayed on the TV screen  
and on the player’s front panel display.  
When pressed again, the audio stream/  
channel switches.  
Current subtitle/Total number of  
recorded subtitles  
Example:  
1/2 English  
Subtitle  
Current audio stream/Total number  
of recorded audio streams  
Example:  
• The subtitles can also be switched using  
/.  
• The subtitles can also be switched by  
selecting Subtitle from the TOOLS menu.  
Audio  
Dolby True HD  
2/2 English  
96kHz 7.1ch L C R Ls Rs Lb Rb LFE  
Number of  
channels  
Channels recorded  
on disc  
Audio type  
Note  
• The audio streams/channels can also be  
switched using /.  
• The audio streams/channels can also be  
switched by selecting Audio from the  
TOOLS menu.  
• In some cases the subtitle may switch or  
the switching screen provided on the disc  
may be displayed immediately, without the  
current subtitle or the total number of  
subtitles recorded on the disc being  
displayed.  
• The types of recorded subtitles depend on  
the disc and file.  
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Note  
3
Use  
/
to select secondary  
is displayed for  
• The types of recorded audio streams/  
channels depend on the disc and file.  
audio.  
• Secondary audio mark  
scenes at which secondary audio is  
recorded.  
• If the audio stream/channel is not switched  
when AUDIO is pressed, switch it from the  
menu screen.  
Example:  
Currentsecondaryaudiostream/Total  
number of recorded secondary audio  
streams  
Switching the secondary audio  
Use the procedure below switch the secondary  
audio recorded on the BD-ROM.  
Secondary Audio  
2/2 English  
y
g
Dolb Di ital Plus 48kHz 5.1ch L C R Ls Rs LFE  
BD  
Movie files  
Music files  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
Audio type  
Number of  
channels  
Channels recorded  
on disc  
SETUP  
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 streams  
recorded on the disc being displayed.  
1
Display the TOOLS menu.  
TOOLS  
During playback, press TOOLS.  
ENTER  
2
Select and set the item.  
Use /to select Secondary Audio, then  
press ENTER.  
• The types of recorded audio streams/  
channels depend on the disc and file.  
• The current secondary audio stream/  
channel and total number of recorded  
secondary audio streams/channels are  
displayed on the TV screen and on the  
player’s front panel display.  
• Some BD-ROMs do not include secondary  
audio.  
• Secondary audio mark  
is not  
displayed if Angle/Secondary Indicator is  
set to Off (page 113).  
Switching the secondary video  
Use the procedure below to switch the  
secondary video (Picture-in-Picture) recorded  
on the BD-ROM.  
BD  
Movie files  
Music files  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
SETUP  
1
Display the TOOLS menu.  
TOOLS  
During playback, press TOOLS.  
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DISPLAY  
ENTER  
Press DISPLAY.  
2
Select and set the item.  
The disc information appears on the TV screen.  
The information switches each time the button  
is pressed.  
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.  
The information display differs during playback  
and when playback is stopped.  
Using the Play Mode functions  
Playing from a specific time (Time  
Search)  
3
Use  
/
to select secondary  
video.  
Current secondary video stream/Total  
number of recorded secondary video  
streams  
Example:  
SETUP  
1
Display the TOOLS menu.  
TOOLS  
During playback, press TOOLS.  
1/4  
Secondary Video  
ENTER  
• Secondary video mark  
scenes at which secondary video is  
recorded.  
is displayed for  
2
Select and set the item.  
Use /to select Play Mode, then press  
ENTER.  
Note  
ENTER  
3
Select Time Search.  
• In some cases the secondary video may  
switch or the switching screen provided on  
the disc may be displayed immediately,  
without the current secondary video or the  
total number of secondary video streams  
recorded on the disc being displayed.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Play Mode  
Time Search  
Title Search  
Chapter Search  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat/Random  
• Some BD-ROMs do not include secondary  
video.  
• Secondary video mark  
displayed if Angle/Secondary Indicator is  
set to Off (page 113).  
is not  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ENTER  
7
CLEAR  
4
Input the time.  
Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or /to  
Displaying the disc information  
input the time.  
BD  
Movie files  
Use /to move the cursor.  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
Music files  
Time Search  
1
2
:
4
5
:
0
0
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1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Note  
ENTER  
7
• To play from 45 minutes, input 0, 0, 4, 5, 0  
and 0, then press ENTER.  
CLEAR  
4
Input the number.  
Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or /to  
input the number.  
• To play from 1 hour 20 minutes, input 0, 1,  
2, 0, 0 and 0, then press ENTER.  
Use /to move the cursor.  
• Press CLEAR to clear the values you have  
input.  
Title  
Title Search  
0
3
2
Search  
ENTER  
5
Starting playback from the  
specified time.  
Use /to select Search, then press ENTER.  
ENTER  
5
Starting playback from the  
specified title, chapter or track.  
Use /to select Search, then press ENTER.  
To cancel Time Search  
Press RETURN.  
To cancel the search  
Note  
Press RETURN.  
• There are some discs for which Time  
Search is not available.  
Note  
Playing a specific title, chapter or  
track (Search)  
• To search for title 32, input 0, 3 and 2, then  
press ENTER.  
• There are some discs for which searching  
is not available.  
SETUP  
• Press CLEAR to clear the values you have  
1
Display the TOOLS menu.  
TOOLS  
input.  
ENTER  
Playing a specific section within a  
2
Select and set the item.  
title or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat)  
Use this procedure to play a specific section  
within a title or track repeatedly.  
Use  
ENTER  
/
.
to select Play Mode, then press  
ENTER  
SETUP  
3
Select the type of search.  
1
Display the TOOLS menu.  
TOOLS  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
See the table on page 99 for the search types.  
During playback, press TOOLS.  
Play Mode  
ENTER  
2
Select and set the item.  
Time Search  
Title Search  
Chapter Search  
A-B Repeat  
Use /to select Play Mode, then press  
ENTER.  
Repeat/Random  
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Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
Use this procedure to play the currently playing  
disc, title, chapter, track or file repeatedly.  
ENTER  
3
Select A-B Repeat.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
SETUP  
Play Mode  
1
Display the TOOLS menu.  
TOOLS  
Time Search  
Title Search  
Chapter Search  
A-B Repeat  
During playback, press TOOLS.  
Repeat/Random  
ENTER  
2
Select and set the item.  
Use /to select Play Mode, then press  
ENTER.  
ENTER  
4
Select the starting point for A-B  
Repeat.  
ENTER  
Use /to select A (Start), then press  
ENTER.  
3
Select Repeat/Random.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
A (Start)  
B (End)  
Off  
Time Search  
Title Search  
Chapter Search  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat/Random  
ENTER  
5
Select the end point for A-B  
Repeat.  
ENTER  
Use /to select B (End), then press ENTER.  
4
Select the type of Repeat Play.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
A-B Repeat playback starts.  
See the table on page 99 for the types of repeat  
playback.  
To cancel A-B Repeat play  
• Select Off from the Repeat/Random  
screen, then press ENTER.  
Repeat/Random  
Off  
• During playback, press (stop) or CLEAR.  
Repeat All  
Repeat Track  
Random Track  
Note  
• A-B Repeat play is canceled in the  
following cases:  
To cancel Repeat Play  
• Select Off from the Repeat/Random  
screen, then press ENTER.  
– When the angle is switched (for BD-  
ROM and DVD-Video discs only).  
– When you search outside the repeat  
range.  
• During playback, press (stop) or CLEAR.  
– When you start other repeat or random  
play.  
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Note  
ENTER  
4
Select the Random Play.  
• There are some discs and files for which  
Repeat Play is not available.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
• The type of repeat modes depends on the  
disc and file being played. See the table on  
page 99.  
Repeat/Random  
Off  
Repeat All  
Repeat Track  
Random Track  
• Repeat Play is canceled in the following  
cases:  
– When the angle is switched (for BD-  
ROM and DVD-Video discs only).  
To cancel Random Play  
• Select Off from the Repeat/Random  
screen, then press ENTER.  
– When you search outside the repeat  
range.  
– When you start other repeat or random  
play.  
• During playback, press (stop) or CLEAR.  
Note  
Playing in random order (Random  
Play)  
• There are some discs and files for which  
Random Play is not available.  
Use this procedure to play the tracks or files in  
random order.  
• Random Play is canceled in the following  
cases:  
SETUP  
– When you use the search function.  
– When you start repeat play.  
1
Display the TOOLS menu.  
TOOLS  
During playback, press TOOLS.  
ENTER  
2
Select and set the item.  
Use /to select Play Mode, then press  
ENTER.  
ENTER  
3
Select Repeat/Random.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Play Mode  
Time Search  
Title Search  
Chapter Search  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat/Random  
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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.  
Disc/file type  
Play Mode type  
Playing a specific section within a  
title or track repeatedly (A-B  
Repeat)  
Playing a title repeatedly (Title  
Repeat)  
Playing a chapter repeatedly  
(Chapter Repeat)  
Playing a track or file repeatedly  
(Track Repeat)  
Playing all the titles, tracks or files  
on the disc repeatedly (All Repeat)  
3
4
5
6
Playing the tracks or files in  
random order (Random Track)  
Playing from a specific time (Time  
Search)  
Playing a specific title (Title  
Search)  
Playing a specific chapter  
(Chapter Search)  
Playing a specific track (Track  
Search)  
1.During playback in a Play Mode, the type of Play Mode is indicated by the mark.  
2.For BD-ROM and DVD-Video discs, some of the functions cannot be used with some titles.  
3.The original titles are played repeatedly. However, the playlist titles cannot be played repeatedly.  
4.The files in the folder are played repeatedly.  
5.The files in the folder or HMG Playlist are played repeatedly.  
6.The tracks in the disc or HMG Playlist are played repeatedly.  
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Playback  
ENTER  
Playing from the Home Media  
Gallery  
3
Select the title or track to be  
played.  
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).  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
BD-R BDAV  
My Favorite TV Program  
1
Morning serial drama  
News at noon  
2
3
Evening movie  
4
Midnight variety show  
Playback protection  
World heritage  
Drama: Blank time  
Music and us  
• BD-R/-RE discs  
5
6
• DVDs recorded in VR format  
• Music CDs (CD-DAs and DTS-CDs)  
7
8
10 items  
Title Total : 0 h 54 m 30 s  
11/11/2008  
Recording Date :  
Original  
• DVDs/CDs on which only data files of  
movie or music files, etc. are recorded  
Playback starts.  
Playing discs  
Closing the Home Media Gallery  
Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY (or HOME  
CLASS  
HOME MEDIA  
1
GALLERY  
Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to  
MENU).  
display the Home Media Gallery  
.
The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed  
by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home  
Menu then pressing ENTER.  
Note  
• When playing a music CD (CD-DA or DTS-  
CD), the Now Playing screen is displayed.  
• Some BD-R/-RE discs have playback  
protection. To cancel the protection, input  
the password set for the disc.  
ENTER  
2
Select the disc.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
• To play DVD-R/-RW (VR format) playlists,  
switch to the playlist using the Original/  
Play List command on the TOOLS menu  
(page 86).  
Home Media Gallery  
BD PLAYER  
BD-R BDAV  
HMG Playlist  
Playing movie files  
CLASS  
Search for the part you want to play from a list of the disc's content.  
HOME MEDIA  
1
GALLERY  
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.  
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If you have selected All Movies, proceed to  
step 6.  
ENTER  
2
Select the disc.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
ENTER  
5
Select the folder containing the  
Home Media Gallery  
BD PLAYER  
file you want to play.  
DVD-RW  
HMG Playlist  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Folders  
DVD-RW/Movies  
Movie Folder001  
Movie Folder002  
Movie Folder003  
Movie Folder004  
Movie005.divx  
Movie006.divx  
Movie007.divx  
Movie008.divx  
Search for the part you want to play from a list of the disc's content.  
ENTER  
15 items  
3
Select Movies.  
Use /to select Movies, then press ENTER.  
A list of the files and/or the sub-folders in the  
selected folder is displayed.  
DVD-RW  
Movies  
Music  
ENTER  
6
Select and set the file you want to  
play.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
View available movies.  
Movie Folder001  
DVD-RW/Movies/Folders  
Movie001.divx  
Movie002.divx  
Movie003.divx  
Movie004.divx  
Movie005.divx  
Movie006.divx  
Movie007.divx  
Movie008.divx  
ENTER  
4
Select Folders or All Movies  
.
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Folders– The files in the selected folder are  
20 items  
displayed.  
Playback starts.  
All Movies – All the recorded files are  
displayed.  
Note  
Movies  
DVD-RW  
• It may take a few seconds before playback  
starts. This is normal.  
Folders  
All Movies  
• It may not be possible to play some files  
properly.  
• The number of views may be restricted  
(page 75).  
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Playback  
All Songs – All the recorded files are  
displayed.  
Playing music files  
CLASS  
Music  
CD-ROM  
HOME MEDIA  
1
GALLERY  
Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to  
Folders  
All Songs  
display the Home Media Gallery.  
The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed  
by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home  
Menu then pressing ENTER.  
ENTER  
2
Select the disc.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
If you have selected All Songs, proceed to step  
6.  
Home Media Gallery  
BD PLAYER  
CD-ROM  
HMG Playlist  
ENTER  
5
Select the folder containing the  
file you want to play.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Search for the part you want to play from a list of the disc's content.  
Folders  
CD-ROM/Music  
Music Folder001  
Music Folder002  
Music Folder003  
Music Folder004  
Music005.mp3  
Music006.mp3  
Music007.mp3  
Music008.mp3  
ENTER  
3
Select Music.  
Use /to select Music, then press ENTER.  
CD-ROM  
15 items  
Movies  
Music  
A list of the files and/or the sub-folders in the  
selected folder is displayed.  
ENTER  
View available music.  
6
Select and set the file you want to  
play.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
ENTER  
Music Folder001  
CD-ROM/Music/Folders  
4
Select Folders or All Songs  
.
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Folders – The files in the selected folder are  
Music001.mp3  
Music002.mp3  
Music003.mp3  
Music004.mp3  
Music005.mp3  
Music006.mp3  
Music007.mp3  
Music008.mp3  
displayed.  
20 items  
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Playback starts. The Now Playing screen  
(shown below) is displayed.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Home Media Gallery  
BD PLAYER  
Currently playing  
file  
Elapsed time  
CD-ROM  
HMG Playlist  
Music 001.mp3  
Play 0.02.33  
0.05.34  
DATA DISC  
Total file playing  
time  
Search for the part you want to play from a list of the disc's content.  
3
Select the track/file to be added.  
Use /to select.  
Playing in the desired order (HMG  
Playlist)  
Folders  
CD-ROM/Music  
The discs that can add tracks and files to the  
HMG (Home Media Gallery) Playlist are as  
shown below.  
Music001.mp3  
Music002.mp3  
Music003.mp3  
Music004.mp3  
Music005.mp3  
Music006.mp3  
Music007.mp3  
Music008.mp3  
• Music CDs (CD-DAs and DTS-CDs)  
• DVDs/CDs on which music files are  
recorded  
15 items  
Adding tracks/files  
SETUP  
Use this procedure to add tracks and files, and  
create the HMG Playlist.  
4
Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS  
TOOLS  
menu.  
CLASS  
HOME MEDIA  
1
GALLERY  
Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to  
ENTER  
display the Home Media Gallery.  
5
Select Add to HMG Playlist.  
The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed  
by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home  
Menu pressing ENTER.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Folders  
CD-ROM/Music  
Music001.mp3  
Music002.mp3  
Music003.mp3  
ENTER  
Music004.mp3  
Music005.mp3  
BD PLAYER
TOOLS
2
Select the disc.  
Load the disc beforehand.  
Play from Beginning  
Add to HMG Playlist  
Now Playing  
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.  
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To add the currently playing track/file to  
the HMG Playlist  
ENTER  
3
Select the track/file to be played.  
SETUP  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
While the track/file is playing, press  
HMG Playlist  
CD-ROM  
TOOLS  
TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Track15.mp3  
Track07.mp3  
Track03.mp3  
Track16.mp3  
Track08.mp3  
Track05.mp3  
Track10.mp3  
Track03.mp3  
ENTER  
Use  
/
to select Add to HMG  
Playlist, then press ENTER  
.
21 items  
Note  
Playback starts. The Now Playing screen  
(shown below) is displayed.  
• A maximum of 24 tracks/files can be added  
to the HMG Playlist.  
Currently playing  
track/file  
Elapsed time  
• The HMG Playlist is cleared in the following  
cases:  
Music 001.mp3  
Play 0.02.33  
0.05.34  
HMG  
– When the power is turned off.  
– When the disc tray is opened.  
DATA DISC  
Total track/file  
playing time  
Playing the HMG Playlist  
CLASS  
HOME MEDIA  
1
GALLERY  
Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to  
display the Home Media Gallery.  
Press (stop) to stop playback. When  
playback of a music CD is stopped, the Now  
Playing screen turns off. When playback of a  
music file is stopped, the HMG Playlist screen  
reappears.  
The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed  
by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home  
Menu pressing ENTER.  
ENTER  
2
Select HMG Playlist.  
Deleting tracks/files from the HMG  
Playlist  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Home Media Gallery  
BD PLAYER  
SETUP  
CD-ROM  
HMG Playlist  
Select the track/file to be deleted,  
TOOLS  
then press TOOLS to display the TOOLS  
menu.  
ENTER  
Display the HMG Playlist.  
Use  
/
to select Delete from  
HMG Playlist, then press ENTER  
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05  
Chapter 5  
Adjusting audio and video  
Projector – Select this when connected to  
a front projector.  
Important  
• Set the remote control operation selector  
switch to BD to operate the Blu-ray disc  
player.  
Professional – With this setting, video  
signal processing is restrained. Select this  
when connected to a professional monitor.  
Memory1 to 3 – Picture quality settings  
with adjusted parameters can be stored in  
the memory. For a description of the  
parameters, see When Memory1, 2 or 3 is  
selected below.  
RECEIVER  
BD  
iPod  
Adjusting the video  
When Memory1, 2 or 3 is selected  
The quality of the playback picture can be  
adjusted according to the TV you are using.  
ENTER  
SETUP  
1
Select Adjustments.  
Use to select Adjustments, then press  
ENTER.  
1
Display the TOOLS menu.  
TOOLS  
During playback, press TOOLS.  
A detailed settings screen appears.  
ENTER  
2
Select and set the item.  
Use /to select Video Adjust, then press  
ENTER.  
2
Select the item to be adjusted.  
Use /to select.  
Video Adjust [ Memory1 ]  
ENTER  
Prog. Motion  
Pure Cinema  
YNR  
Motion  
Still  
3
Select a preset.  
Auto1  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Max  
Max  
Max  
Max  
Select using /according to the TV being  
CNR  
used.  
BNR  
MNR  
Video Adjust  
1/2 Page  
PDP  
Adjustments  
Use [  
][  
] to adjust the picture to progressive scan.  
LCD – Select this when connected to a  
liquid crystal display TV.  
PDP – Select this when connected to a  
plasma TV of another brand.  
Pioneer PDP – Select this when connected  
to a Pioneer plasma TV.  
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Gamma Correction – Adjusts how the  
dark portions of the picture look.  
ENTER  
3
Adjust the picture quality.  
Hue – Adjusts the balance between green  
and red.  
When /are pressed, the adjustments can  
be made watching the picture. The detailed  
settings screen reappears when ENTER is  
pressed.  
Chroma Level – Adjusts the density of the  
colors.  
Prog. Motion  
Motion  
Still  
Note  
Prog.Motion and Pure Cinema have the  
effect only for pictures recorded in the  
interlaced scan format (576i/480i or 1080i  
signals).  
Prog.Motion – Adjust according to the  
type of image (movie or still image). This is  
effective when outputting video materials  
as progressive images.  
Prog.Motion is disabled when Pure  
Cinema is set to On.  
Pure Cinema – This setting optimizes the  
operation of the progressive scanning  
circuit for playing film materials. Normally  
set it to Auto1. If the picture seems  
unnatural, switch this to Auto 2, On or Off  
(page 106).  
Black Setup have the effect only for  
pictures output from the VIDEO and S-  
VIDEO output terminals, and for NTSC  
signals output.  
YNR – Reduces noise in the luminance (Y)  
signal.  
YNR, CNR, BNR and MNR are disabled  
when 1080/24p signals are output from the  
HDMI OUT terminal.  
CNR – Reduces noise in the chroma (C)  
signal.  
Closing the Video Adjust screen  
BNR – Reduces the block noise (block-  
shaped distortion generated upon MPEG  
compression).  
Press HOME MENU  
.
MNR – Reduces the mosquito noise  
(distortion along the contours of the  
picture generated upon MPEG  
compression).  
About Pure Cinema  
There are two types of video signals:  
Video material – Video signals recorded  
at 25 or 30 frames/second  
Detail – Emphasizes the picture’s  
contours.  
Film material – Video signals recorded at  
24 frames/second  
White Level – Adjusts the level of the  
“Pure Cinema” uses signal processing suited  
for “film material” when converting 576i/480i or  
1080i interlaced video signals into progressive  
video signals, resulting in clear picture  
reproduction without losing the quality of the  
material.  
white portions.  
Black Level – Adjusts the level of the black  
portions.  
Black Setup – Select the black level as the  
setup level. Normally select 0 IRE. If the  
black is too dense and all the dark colors  
are displayed in a uniform black due to the  
combination with the connected monitor,  
select 7.5 IRE.  
is displayed on the disc information  
screen when playing the “film material”  
pictures of DVD-Video discs (page 95).  
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Adjusting the Audio DRC  
05  
• Audio DRC affects the audio signals output  
from the following audio output terminals:  
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.  
– Analog audio signals output from the  
AUDIO OUT (2 ch) or AUDIO OUT (7.1  
ch) terminals.  
– Linear PCM audio signals output from  
the DIGITAL OUT terminals or HDMI  
OUT terminal.  
SETUP  
• The effect may be weak for some discs.  
1
During playback, display the TOOLS  
TOOLS  
menu.  
ENTER  
2
Select and set Audio DRC  
.
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
BD PLAYER  
TOOLS  
Audio  
Subtitle  
Audio DRC  
Video Adjust  
Output Video Resolution  
3
Adjust the setting.  
Use /to switch between Off, Low,  
Medium, High and Auto.  
Audio DRC  
Off  
Adjust the audio dynamic range. This setting is  
ineffective depending on the playing audio.  
Closing the Audio DRC screen  
Press ENTER or HOME MENU.  
Note  
• This only affects the Dolby TrueHD, Dolby  
Digital Plus and Dolby Digital audio signals  
of BDs, DVDs and movie files.  
• When Auto is selected, the setting has the  
same effect as High or Off for Dolby  
TrueHD signals, depending on the content.  
For Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital,  
the setting has the same effect as Off.  
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Advanced settings  
Chapter 6  
Advanced settings  
Important  
ENTER  
2
Select and set Initial Setup.  
• Set the remote control operation selector  
switch to BD to operate the Blu-ray disc  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
player.  
HOME MENU  
BD PLAYER  
Home Media Gallery  
Initial Setup  
RECEIVER  
BD  
iPod  
Changing the settings (Initial  
Setup)  
Set up the player for use.  
ENTER  
Operating the Initial Setup screen  
3
Select the item and change the  
HOME  
MENU  
setting.  
Use ///to select, then press ENTER.  
1
When playback is stopped, display  
the Home Menu screen.  
Press HOME MENU.  
Closing the Initial Setup screen  
Press HOME MENU.  
Note  
• Items that cannot be changed are indicated in gray. The items that can be selected depend on  
the player’s status.  
• The factory default settings are indicated in bold.  
Setting  
Options  
Explanation  
Video Out  
TV Aspect Ratio  
16:9 (Widescreen) Select this when connected to a wide (16:9) TV.  
4:3 (Standard)  
Full  
Select this when connected to a conventional TV.  
4:3 pictures are displayed over the entire screen.  
4:3 Video Out  
Normal  
4:3 pictures are displayed with black bands along the sides.  
Select this when you cannot switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 on  
the TV.  
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Setting  
Options  
Explanation  
DVD 16:9 Video Out  
NTSC on PAL TV  
Letter Box  
16:9 pictures are displayed with black bands at the top and  
bottom when watching on a 4:3 screen.  
Pan & Scan  
The picture is displayed over the entire screen, with the left  
and right sides of the 16:9 picture cut off. Select this to watch  
4:3 pictures over the entire screen.  
On  
Select this when connected to the PAL-only TV. When playing  
the materials with the frame/field rate other than 50 Hz, the  
PAL-only TV can display correctly.  
Off  
Select this when multi-system (NTSC-compatible) TV.  
Many recent PAL TVs support the input of NTSC signals. Therefore, this can be set to Off. Check also the  
operating instructions of your TV.  
Still Picture  
Field  
This eliminates instability of the picture when playback is  
paused.  
Frame  
Auto  
This makes pictures clear when playback is paused, but  
instability may be observed.  
Field or Frame is selected automatically according to the  
disc or file being played.  
Audio Out  
Dolby Digital Out  
Dolby Digital 1  
Dolby Digital audio signals are output. With BD-ROMs, the  
secondary audio and interactive audio are mixed for output.  
* Only valid for digital  
audio outputs.  
Dolby Digital 2  
Dolby Digital audio signals are output. With BD-ROMs, the  
signals are output without mixing the secondary audio and  
interactive audio signals.  
Dolby Digital   
PCM  
Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc.,  
is not compatible with Dolby Digital audio signals. The Dolby  
Digital audio signals are converted into linear PCM audio  
signals for output.  
DTS Out  
DTS 1  
DTS Digital Surround audio signals are output. With BD-  
ROMs, the secondary audio and interactive audio are mixed  
for output.  
* Only valid for digital  
audio outputs.  
DTS 2  
DTS Digital Surround audio signals are output. With BD-  
ROMs, the signals are output without mixing the secondary  
audio and interactive audio signals.  
DTS PCM  
Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc.,  
is not compatible with DTS Digital Surround audio signals.  
The DTS Digital Surround audio signals are converted into  
linear PCM audio signals for output.  
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Setting  
Options  
Explanation  
AAC Out  
AAC  
Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc.,  
is compatible with AAC audio signals. The AAC audio signals  
are output.  
* Only valid for digital  
audio outputs.  
AAC PCM  
Stereo  
Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc.,  
is not compatible with AAC audio signals. The AAC audio  
signals are converted into linear PCM audio signals for  
output.  
DTS Downmix  
DTS-HD Master Audio signals, DTS-HD High Resolution  
Audio signals or DTS Digital Surround audio signals  
converted to linear PCM audio signals are converted into 2-  
channel (stereo) signals for output.  
Lt/Rt  
DTS-HD Master Audio signals, DTS-HD High Resolution  
Audio signals or DTS Digital Surround audio signals  
converted to linear PCM audio signals are converted into 2-  
channel signals compatible with Dolby Surround for output  
(when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is  
compatible with Dolby Pro Logic, the AV receiver or amplifier  
outputs the linear PCM audio signals as surround audio  
signals).  
Speakers  
Audio Output Mode  
2 Channel  
Select this when the TV’s analog 2-channel (stereo) audio  
input terminals are connected to the player’s AUDIO OUT (2  
ch) terminals.  
* Only valid for analog  
audio outputs.  
Multi-channel  
Select this when the multi-channel audio input terminals of  
an AV receiver or amplifier, etc., are connected to the player’s  
AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch) terminals.  
Speaker Setup  
When an AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is connected to the player’s AUDIO OUT  
(7.1 ch) terminals, this sets whether or not to use the speakers which are connected  
to the AV receiver or amplifier, as well as the size of the speakers. For details, see  
Changing the speaker setup on page 114.  
* Only valid for analog  
audio outputs.  
Channel Level  
Fix  
The output for the various speakers is set to the maximum.  
* Only valid for analog  
audio outputs.  
Variable  
The output level of the various speakers is set within the range  
of –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB (in 0.5 dB steps) (page 115).  
HDMI  
HDMI High-Speed  
Transmission  
On  
Select this when connected with a High Speed HDMI™ cable  
(page 77).  
Off  
Select this when connected with a Standard HDMI™ cable  
(page 77).  
The player’s setting screen is closed if the output video resolution is switched by changing the HDMI High-  
Speed Transmission setting.  
When HDMI High-Speed Transmission is set to On, use the supplied HDMI cable.  
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Setting  
HDMI Color Space  
Options  
Auto  
Explanation  
The video signal that is output (YCbCr or RGB) is switched  
automatically.  
YCbCr 4:4:4  
Select this to output the video signals as YCbCr 4:4:4 signals.  
Select this to output the video signals as YCbCr 4:2:2 signals.  
YCbCr 4:2:2  
RGB (16 to 235)  
Select this to output the video signals as RGB signals.  
Choose this if the colors seem too dense and all the dark  
colors are displayed in a uniform black when RGB (0 to 255)  
is selected.  
RGB (0 to 255)  
Select this to output the video signals as RGB signals.  
Choose this if the colors seem too faint and the black seems  
too bright when RGB (16 to 235) is selected.  
Normally it is recommended to set this to Auto. When set to Auto, the optimum video signals for your TV are  
output.  
HDMI Audio Out  
Auto  
The signals are output with as many audio channels as  
possible. In cases when the number of channels does not  
decrease when the signals are output as such without  
converting them to linear PCM, they are output as such  
(page 121).  
PCM  
Select this when you want the secondary audio and  
interactive audio signals to be mixed for output or when you  
want to output prioritizing sampling frequency over the  
number of channels (page 121).  
PQLS  
Auto  
Off  
Enables PQLS function (page 78).  
Disables PQLS function (page 78).  
HDMI Control  
On  
Select this to control the player with the remote control of the  
AV device connected using an HDMI cable. Also refer to  
About HDMI Control function on page 78.  
Off  
Select this when you do not want to control the player with the  
remote control of the AV device connected using an HDMI  
cable.  
Language  
OSD Language  
English  
Select this to set the language of the on-screen displays to  
English.  
available languages Choose a language for the on-screen displays from the listed  
languages.  
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Setting  
Options  
English  
Explanation  
Audio Language  
Select this to set both the BD-ROM and DVD-Video default  
audio language to English.  
* For some discs, it may  
not be possible to  
change to the selected  
language.  
available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the  
default audio language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video  
playback.  
Other  
Continue to the next screen to set the default audio language  
for BD-ROM and DVD-Video playback. You can select the  
language name or enter the code number (see on page 130  
for the code table). If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD  
is set, one of the recorded languages is automatically  
selected and played.  
Subtitle Language  
English  
Select this to set the default subtitle language for BD-ROM  
and DVD-Video playback to English.  
* For some discs, it may  
not be possible to  
change to the selected  
language.  
available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the  
default subtitle language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video  
playback.  
Other  
Continue to the next screen to set the default subtitle  
language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video playback. You can  
select the language name or enter the code number (see on  
page 130 for the code table). If a language not recorded on  
the BD/DVD is set, one of the recorded languages is  
automatically selected and played.  
BDMV/DVD-Video Menu w/Subtitle  
Sets the language of BD-ROM and DVD-VIdeo menus to the  
same as that set for the subtitle language.  
Lang.  
Language  
* For some discs, it may  
not be possible to  
change to the selected  
language.  
available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the  
default language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video menus.  
Other  
Continue to the next screen to set the default menu language  
for BD-ROM and DVD-Video menus. You can select the  
language name or enter the code number (see on page 130  
for the code table). If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD  
is set, one of the recorded languages is automatically  
selected and played.  
Subtitle Display  
On  
Select this to display the subtitles.  
Off  
Select this if you do not want to display the subtitles. Note  
that on some discs the subtitles are displayed by force.  
Parental Lock  
Set Password (Change Register (change) the password for parental lock settings or for unlocking to play  
Password)  
DVD-Video with parental lock feature. For details, see Registering or Changing the  
password on page 116.  
DVD-Video Parental Lock Change the player’s parental lock level. For details, see Changing the Parental Lock  
level for watching DVDs on page 117.  
BDMV Parental Lock  
Change the restricted age. For details, see Changing the Age Restriction for watching  
BD-ROMs on page 117.  
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Setting  
Options  
Explanation  
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 audio signals (Output Terminal  
Priority) on page 119.  
On Screen Display  
On  
Off  
On  
Select this to display the operation indicators (Play, Stop,  
etc.) on the TV screen.  
Select this if you do not want to display the operation  
indicators (Play, Stop, etc.) on the TV screen.  
Angle/Secondary  
Indicator  
Select this to display the angle mark, secondary video mark  
and secondary audio mark on the TV screen (pages 92 and  
94).  
Off  
Select this if you do not want to display the angle mark,  
secondary video mark and secondary audio mark on the TV  
screen.  
Hybrid Disc Playback  
BD  
The BD layer of hybrid discs with two or more layers (BD and  
DVD or CD) is played.  
DVD  
CD  
The DVD layer of hybrid discs with two or more layers (BD and  
DVD) is played. If there is no DVD layer, the BD layer is played.  
The CD layer of hybrid discs with two or more layers (BD and  
CD) is played. If there is no CD layer, the BD layer is played.  
BDMV/BDAV Playback BDMV  
Priority  
Select this to play the BDMV format on BD-R/-RE discs  
containing both BDMV and BDAV formats.  
BDAV  
Select this to play the BDAV format on BD-R/-RE discs  
containing both BDMV and BDAV formats.  
DivX VOD  
Registration Code  
Displays the player’s registration code required to play DivX  
VOD files (page 75).  
Auto Power Off  
On  
Select this to turn the power off automatically (the power  
turns off automatically if no operation is performed for over 30  
minutes).  
Off  
Select this if you do not want the power to turn off  
automatically.  
Setup Navigator  
Start making the settings using the Setup Navigator menu. For details, see  
Important on page 83.  
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Changing to other language at  
language setting  
ENTER  
1
Select and set Speakers.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Note  
• Refer to Language Code Table on page 130.  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
• If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD  
is set, one of the recorded languages is  
automatically selected and played.  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Audio Output Mode  
Speaker Setup  
Channel Level  
Multi-channel  
Fix  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
ENTER  
1
Select and set Other.  
Setup Navigator  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
2
Select and set Speaker Setup   
2
Change the language.  
Next Screen  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
.
Use /to change, then press ENTER.  
To change the language using numbers  
Caution  
• This cannot be selected when Audio  
Output Mode is set to 2 Channel. Change  
the setting to Multi-channel (page 110).  
1
Use  
/
to select Number.  
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4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
7
ENTER  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
2
Use the number buttons  
3
Select the speaker and change the  
(0 to 9) to input the number, then press  
ENTER  
setting.  
.
Use /to select, then use /to change  
the setting.  
Changing the speaker setup  
Speaker Setup  
BD PLAYER  
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.  
L/R  
Large  
Yes  
C
SL/SR  
SBL/SBR  
Yes  
Yes  
Note  
Use [  
][  
] to select a speaker, then press [  
to select speaker option.  
][  
]
• Select Initial Setup from the HOME  
MENU, then press ENTER.  
L/R (front left and right speakers): Small/  
Large (this setting also applies to the C, SL/  
SR and SBL/SBR speakers)  
C (center speaker): Yes/No  
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SL/SR (left and right surround speakers):  
Yes/No  
Caution  
• This cannot be selected when Audio  
Output Mode is set to 2 Channel. Change  
the setting to Multi-channel (page 110).  
SBL/SBR (left and right surround back  
speakers): Yes/No  
Closing the speaker settings screen  
ENTER  
Press ENTER.  
3
Select and set the method for  
switching the speaker to be adjusted.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Adjusting the output level of the  
various speakers (Channel Level)  
Adjust each output level of the different  
speakers by using test tones. This setting is  
only valid for analog audio outputs.  
Speaker Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Test Tone Switching  
Select whether test tone output is  
switched automatically or manually.  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
ENTER  
1
Select and set Speakers.  
Auto  
Manual  
Setup Navigator  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Auto – Switch the speaker to be adjusted  
automatically.  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Audio Output Mode  
Speaker Setup  
Channel Level  
Multi-channel  
Manual – Switch the speaker to be  
adjusted manually.  
Fix  
Caution  
Setup Navigator  
• Test tones are output. Lower the volume of  
the device connected to the player.  
ENTER  
2
Select and set Channel Level, then  
ENTER  
Fix or Variable  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
.
4
Adjust the output level.  
Use /to select, /to adjust.  
Fix – The output level of all the speakers is  
set to the maximum.  
Channel Level  
BD PLAYER  
L
0.0 dB  
Variable – The output level of all the  
speakers is set 6.0 dB lower than when Fix  
is selected. From this point, the output  
levels of the L, C, R, SL, SR, SBL, SBR and  
SW speakers can be adjusted within the  
range of –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.  
C
R
0.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
SR  
SBR  
SBL  
SL  
SW  
Use [  
][  
] to select a speaker, then press [  
to adjust the channel level and then press ENTER.  
][  
]
• If you have selected Variable, proceed to  
step 3.  
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BD PLAYER  
Note  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Set Password  
• When Auto is selected, the speaker  
cannot be selected with /.  
Enter new password  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Closing the Channel Level screen  
Setup Navigator  
Press ENTER.  
Registering or Changing the  
password  
Use this procedure to register or change the  
code number required for the Parental Lock  
settings.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ENTER  
4
Re-input the password.  
Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or /to  
input the number, then press ENTER to set.  
BD  
Movie files  
Music files  
Use /to move the cursor.  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Set Password  
Enter new password  
ENTER  
1
Select and set Parental Lock  
.
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Re-enter  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Setup Navigator  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Set Password  
DVD-Video Parental Lock  
BDMV Parental Lock  
Country Code  
Off  
255  
us  
To change the code number  
Input the previously registered password, then  
input the new password.  
Setup Navigator  
Note  
• We recommend making a note of the  
password.  
ENTER  
• If you forget the password, reset the player  
to the factory default setting, then register  
the password again (page 120).  
2
Select and set Set Password   
Next Screen  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ENTER  
3
Input the password.  
Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or /to  
input the number, then press ENTER to set.  
Use /to move the cursor.  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Changing the Age Restriction for  
watching BD-ROMs  
For BD-ROMs containing scenes of violence,  
for example, watching can be restricted by  
setting an age restriction for the BD-ROMs.  
ENTER  
4
Change the age.  
Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or /to  
input the number, then press ENTER to set.  
Use /to move the cursor.  
BD  
Movie files  
Music files  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
BDMV Parental Lock  
Age Restriction  
ENTER  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
1
Select and set Parental Lock.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Setup Navigator  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Set Password  
DVD-Video Parental Lock  
BDMV Parental Lock  
Country Code  
Off  
255  
us  
Note  
• When Age Restriction is set to 255,  
watching is not restricted.  
Setup Navigator  
Changing the Parental Lock level for  
watching DVDs  
Some DVD-Video discs containing scenes of  
violence, for example, have Parental Lock  
levels (check the indications on the disc’s  
jacket or elsewhere). To restrict watching these  
discs, set the player’s level to the level lower  
than the discs.  
ENTER  
2
Select and set BDMV Parental  
Lock Next Screen  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
BD  
Movie files  
Music files  
ENTER  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
3
Input the password.  
Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or /to  
input the number, then press ENTER to set.  
Use /to move the cursor.  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
BDMV Parental Lock  
Enter the password  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Setup Navigator  
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ENTER  
ENTER  
4
Change the level.  
1
Select and set Parental Lock  
.
Use /to change, then press ENTER to set.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
DVD-Video Parental Lock  
Level  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Set Password  
DVD-Video Parental Lock  
BDMV Parental Lock  
Country Code  
Off  
255  
us  
Off  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Setup Navigator  
Setup Navigator  
ENTER  
Note  
2
Select and set DVD-Video  
Parental Lock Next Screen  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
• The level can be set to Off or between  
Level1 and Level8. When set to Off,  
watching is not restricted.  
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ENTER  
3
Input the password.  
Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or /to  
input the number, then press ENTER to set.  
Use /to move the cursor.  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
DVD-Video Parental Lock  
Enter the password  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Setup Navigator  
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Changing the Country/Area code  
ENTER  
BD  
Movie files  
Music files  
4
Change the country/area code.  
DVD  
AVCHD  
CD  
Use /to change, then press ENTER to set.  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Country Code  
Code  
Note  
• Refer to Country/Area Code Table on  
page 131.  
Number  
Setup Navigator  
ENTER  
1
Select and set Parental Lock.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
To change the country/area code using  
numbers  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Set Password  
DVD-Video Parental Lock  
BDMV Parental Lock  
Country Code  
Off  
255  
us  
1
Use  
/  
to select Number.  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Setup Navigator  
ENTER  
2
Use the number buttons  
(0 to 9) to input the number, then press  
ENTER  
.
ENTER  
2
Select and set Country/Area  
Changing the terminals for  
Code  
.
outputting video and audio signals  
(Output Terminal Priority)  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Set the video and audio terminals to be used.  
ENTER  
3
Input the password.  
ENTER  
Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or /to  
1
Select and set Options.  
input the number, then press ENTER to set.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
Use /to move the cursor.  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Output Terminal Priority  
On Screen Display  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Country Code  
On  
Angle/Secondary Indicator On  
Hybrid Disc Playback BD  
Enter the password  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
BDMV/BDAV Playback Priority BDAV  
DivX VOD  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Auto Power Off  
On  
Setup Navigator  
Setup Navigator  
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ENTER  
ENTER  
2
Select and set Output Terminal  
Priority Next Screen  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
4
Select the terminal for outputting  
.
audio signals.  
Use /to select, then press ENTER.  
HDMI HDMI OUT terminal  
Digital Audio DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
terminal  
3
Select the terminal for outputting  
video signals.  
Use /to select, then press .  
Analog Audio AUDIO OUT (2 ch)  
terminals or AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch)  
terminals  
When a digital output is selected for the video  
output terminal, Video is fixed at HDMI and  
cannot be changed.  
The optimum audio signals for the audio  
format and the player’s settings are output  
from the output terminal(s) set here.  
When an analog output is selected for the  
video output terminal, Component Video or  
S-Video/Video can be selected for Video.  
Caution  
Initial Setup  
BD PLAYER  
• Linear PCM (2-channel) audio signals are  
output from the audio terminals other than  
the one set at Audio, regardless of the  
audio format and the player’s settings.  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
Speakers  
HDMI  
Output Terminal Priority  
Video  
Audio  
S-Video/Video  
Analog Audio  
Language  
Parental Lock  
Options  
Restoring all the settings to the  
factory default settings  
Setup Navigator  
1
on.  
Check that the player’s power is turned  
HDMI HDMI OUT terminal  
Component Video COMPONENT  
VIDEO output terminals  
2
When a disc is playing, press STOP to  
stop playback.  
Eject the disc from the player.  
S-Video/Video S-VIDEO output terminal  
or VIDEO output terminal  
3
While pressing STOP, press  
The video and audio signals output from the set  
output terminals are output synchronously (lip  
synchronization).  
STANDBY/ON  
Operate using the buttons on the player’s front  
panel.  
.
Caution  
Note  
• If the output terminal you want to select at  
Video is not displayed, use the VIDEO  
SELECT button to switch between digital  
and analog output (page 87).  
• After restoring all the settings to the factory  
default settings, use Setup Navigator to  
reset the player (page 83).  
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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.  
1
AUDIO OUT terminal  
DIGITAL OUT terminal  
HDMI OUT terminal  
Not  
Converted to  
Audio format  
Multi-  
converted to  
2
6
6,7,8  
linear PCM  
2ch  
PCM  
Auto  
2
linear PCM  
channel  
3
audio  
4,5  
audio  
Dolby Digital  
5.1-channel  
audio  
5.1-channel  
audio  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital  
Plus  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital  
Plus  
7.1-channel  
7.1-channel  
9
9,10  
audio  
audio  
11  
Dolby TrueHD  
Dolby TrueHD  
DTS Digital  
Surround  
5.1-channel  
audio  
5.1-channel  
audio  
DTS Digital  
Surround  
Converted to 2-  
channel audio  
Converted to 2-  
channel audio  
DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio  
DTS Digital  
Surround  
DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio  
5.1-channel  
5.1-channel  
12  
12  
audio  
audio  
DTS-HD Master  
Audio  
DTS-HD Master  
13  
Audio  
Linear PCM  
7.1-channel  
Converted to 2- 7.1-channel  
7.1-channel  
9
9,10  
9,10  
audio  
channel audio audio  
audio  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG-2 AAC  
MPEG  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG-2 AAC  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG-2 AAC  
Converted to 2- 5.1-channel Converted to 2-  
channel audio audio channel audio  
5.1-channel  
audio  
2-channel audio  
Linear PCM  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital  
Converted to 2- 5.1-channel Converted to 2-  
channel audio audio channel audio  
5.1-channel  
audio  
DTS Digital  
Surround  
DTS Digital  
Surround  
DTS Digital  
Surround  
MPEG  
2-channel audio  
Linear PCM  
Dolby Digital  
Converted to 2- 5.1channel Converted to 2-  
channel audio audio channel audio  
5.1-channel  
audio  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG  
2-channel audio  
Linear PCM  
1. When outputting linear PCM audio signals, if the number of compatible channels of the connected HDMI device is  
lower, the signals are output with the number of channels for which the device is compatible.  
2. When Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel or Multi-channel (page 110).  
3. When Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby Digital PCM, DTS Out is set to DTS PCM, or AAC Out is set to AAC  
PCM (page 109).  
4. When Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby Digital 1/Dolby Digital 2, DTS Out is set to DTS 1/DTS 2 or AAC Out is  
set to AAC (page 109).  
5. When outputting Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround bitstream with settings of Dolby Digital 2 at Dolby Digital  
Out, DTS 2 at DTS Out, the secondary audio and interactive audio signals are not mixed for output.  
6. When HDMI Audio Out is set to PCM or Auto (page 111).  
7. When outputting the bitstream of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD  
High Resolution Audio or DTS Digital Surround, the secondary audio and interactive audio signals are not mixed.  
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8. If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus bitstream, the signals are  
output in Dolby Digital bitstream.  
If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with DTS-HD Master Audio or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, the  
signals are output in DTS Digital Surround bitstream.  
If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround bitstream, the signals  
are output in linear PCM.  
9. Only compatible with 7.1-channel surround back. 6.1-channel surround back is output in 7.1 channels. In other cas-  
es, output as audio signals of 5.1-channels or less.  
10. When the output video resolution is set to 576i/480i or 576p/480p, the signals may be output in 2 channel, depending  
on HDMI High-Speed Transmission setting and/or the connected HDMI device (page 77).  
11. When the output video resolution is set to 576i/480i or 576p/480p, the signals may be output in Dolby Digital bit-  
stream, depending on HDMI High-Speed Transmission setting and/or the connected HDMI device (page 77).  
12. DTS Digital Surround signals converted to linear PCM audio signals are output.  
13. When the output video resolution is set to 576i/480i or 576p/480p, the signals may be output in DTS Digital Surround  
bitstream, depending on HDMI High-Speed Transmission setting and/or the connected HDMI device (page 77).  
Caution  
• Linear PCM audio signals (2 channels) are output from all terminals other than the ones  
selected at Audio under Output Terminal Priority, regardless of the audio format or the  
player’s settings (pages 83 and 119).  
• The audio signals output from the DIGITAL OUT terminals have a sampling frequency of 48  
kHz (44.1 kHz for CDs).  
• MPEG audio is output in linear PCM.  
• When connected to this receiver using the HDMI jacks, the audio signals are converted as  
below for output from this player.  
– Dolby TrueHD signals are decoded by this player and output as 5.1-channel (or fewer) linear  
PCM signals.  
– Dolby Digital Plus signals are output as a Dolby Digital bitstream.  
– DTS-HD Master Audio or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are output as a DTS Digital  
Surround bitstream.  
– MPEG-2 AAC signals are decoded by this player and output as 2-channel linear PCM  
signals.  
– 7.1-channel linear PCM signals are downmixed to 5.1 channels for output.  
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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 electrical appliances being used. If the  
trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer  
authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
Playback  
Problem  
Check  
Remedy  
Disc does not play.  
Disc tray opens  
automatically.  
Is the disc scratched?  
Is the disc dirty?  
It may not be possible to play scratched discs.  
Clean the disc (see the Blu-ray disc player’s operating  
instructions).  
Is the disc properly set in the  
disc tray?  
• Set the disc with the printed side facing up.  
• Set the disc properly in the depression in the disc tray.  
Is the region number correct?  
The region numbers of discs that can be played on this set  
are as shown below (page 74).  
• BDs: “B” (or including “B”) and “ALL”  
• DVDs: “2” (or including “2”) and “ALL”  
Is the player set in a humid  
place?  
There could be condensation inside. Wait for the  
condensation to dissipate. Do not set the player near an air-  
conditioner, etc. (see the Blu-ray disc player’s operating  
instructions).  
Picture freezes and  
the front panel and  
remote control  
• Press (stop) to stop playback, then restart playback.  
• If the playback cannot be stopped, press STANDBY/ON  
on the player’s front panel to turn off the power, then turn  
the power back on.  
buttons stop working.  
• If the power cannot be turned off, press and hold  
STANDBY/ON on the player’s front panel for over 5  
seconds. The power will turn off.  
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Check  
Remedy  
No picture is  
displayed or the  
picture is not  
Is the video cable properly  
connected?  
Insert the cable firmly and all the way in.  
Is the video cable damaged?  
Is the input setting on the  
If the cable is damaged, replace it with a new one.  
Read the operating instructions of the connected  
displayed properly.  
connected TV or AV receiver or components and switch to the proper input.  
amplifier right?  
Are the terminals for outputting Press VIDEO SELECT to switch the terminal from which the  
video signals properly set?  
video signals are output.  
Is the output video resolution  
properly set?  
Depending on the player’s output video resolution, the  
picture may not be displayed at all or displayed properly. Use  
OUTPUT RESOLUTION to switch to a resolution at which  
the picture is displayed properly (page 87).  
Is the player connected with an Press STOP while pressing PLAY on the player’s front  
HDMI cable other than a High panel to restore the video outputs to the factory default  
Speed HDMI™ cable (with a  
Standard HDMI™ cable)?  
settings. After this, use the Setup Navigator to reset the  
player.  
There are some BDs for which the picture will only be output  
when connected by HDMI cable.  
Does the connected TV support If the picture is not displayed when playing a disc with a  
the frame rate of the video signal frame rate that is not supported, the picture will not be  
being output by the player?  
displayed even when playback is stopped. In this case, use  
the procedure below to switch the frame rate of the video  
signals output from the player. Eject the disc and close the  
disc tray. Then, press OPEN/CLOSE while pressing  
PLAY on the player’s front panel to switch to a frame rate  
supported by the connected TV.  
Is NTSC on PAL TV properly set? Set NTSC on PAL TV properly (page 109).  
Picture is stretched. Is the TV’s aspect ratio properly Read the TV’s operating instructions and set the TV’s aspect  
set?  
Is 4:3 Video Out properly set? • Set 4:3 Video Out properly (page 108).  
• When video signals with a resolution of 1080/50i, 1080/  
ratio properly.  
Aspect ratio cannot  
be switched.  
50p, 720/50p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p or 720/60p are  
being output from the HDMI OUT terminal or the  
COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals, they may be output  
with an aspect ratio of 16:9 even if TV Aspect Ratio is set to  
4:3 (Standard) (page 87).  
Sound and picture are Is Output Terminal Priority  
Set Output Terminal Priority properly (pages 83 and 119).  
not synchronized.  
properly set?  
Picture is disturbed  
during playback.  
Picture is dark.  
• This player supports Macrovision analog copy protection  
technology. With some TVs (such as with built-in video  
deck), the picture will not be displayed properly when the  
copy protected DVD title is played. This is not a malfunction.  
• If the player and TV are connected via a DVD recorder/  
video deck, etc., the picture will not be displayed properly  
due to analog copy protection. Connect the player and TV  
directly.  
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Problem  
Check  
Remedy  
No picture is  
With some content protected discs, it may not be possible to  
output the video signals from the VIDEO output terminals,  
the S-VIDEO output terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO  
output terminals. In this case, connect using an HDMI cable  
(page 76).  
displayed or picture is  
not output in high  
definition when  
playing BDs.  
No sound is output.  
Sound is disturbed.  
Is the disc played back in slow No sound is output during slow motion play and forward and  
motion?  
reverse scanning.  
Is the disc played back in fast  
forward or fast reverse?  
Is the disc scratched?  
Is the disc dirty?  
The sound may not be output if the disc is scratched.  
Clean the disc (see the Blu-ray disc player’s operating  
instructions).  
Is the player properly connected • Check that you connect the player to the audio output  
to the other components (AV  
receiver or amplifier, etc.)?  
terminals of a different component, etc.  
• Check that you connect the player to the PHONO input  
terminals of the AV receiver or amplifier, etc.  
Are the audio cables properly  
connected?  
Insert the cables firmly and all the way in.  
Is the audio cable damaged?  
If the cable is damaged, replace it with a new one.  
Is AudioOutput Modeproperly If Audio Output Mode is set to Multi-channel, the audio  
set?  
signals may not be output properly from the AUDIO OUT (2  
ch) terminals (page 109). Set Audio Output Mode to 2  
Channel.  
Are the speakers properly set?  
Set Speaker Setup properly (page 110).  
For some BDs, audio signals are only output from the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal or the HDMI OUT  
terminal.  
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Check  
Remedy  
Multi-channel sound Is the AV receiver or amplifier,  
Read the operating instructions of the connected AV  
receiver or amplifier and check the audio output settings of  
is not output.  
etc. connected to the HDMI  
OUT terminal, the AUDIO OUT AV receiver or amplifier.  
(7.1 ch) terminals or DIGITAL  
OUT (OPTICAL) terminal?  
Is Output Terminal Priority  
properly set?  
Linear PCM (2-channel) audio signals are output from  
output terminals other than the one set at Audio under  
Output Terminal Priority. Set Output Terminal Priority  
properly (page 119).  
Is the audio output of the  
connected AV receiver or  
amplifier, etc., properly set?  
Read the operating instructions of the connected AV  
receiver or amplifier and check the audio output settings of  
AV receiver or amplifier.  
Is multi-channel sound  
selected?  
Use the menu screen or AUDIO to switch the disc’s sound  
to multi-channel.  
Is Audio Out set to audio  
formats supported by the  
connected AV receiver or  
amplifier?  
• Read the operating instructions of the connected AV  
receiver or amplifier and check the supported audio formats.  
• Set Audio Out properly (page 109).  
Are Audio Output Mode and • When the AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is connected to the  
Speaker Setup properly set?  
AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch) terminals, set Audio Output Mode to  
Multi-channel (page 110).  
• Set Speaker Setup properly (page 110).  
Digital audio signals Is Audio Out set to audio  
• Read the operating instructions of the connected AV  
receiver or amplifier and check the supported audio  
formats.  
are not output from  
formats supported by the  
connected AV receiver or  
the DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL) terminals amplifier?  
(analog audio signals  
are output).  
• Set Audio Out properly (page 109).  
Noise can be heard  
Is the connected AV receiver or If an AV receiver or amplifier that is not compatible with DTS  
when outputting DTS amplifier compatible with DTS Digital Surround is connected to the DIGITAL OUT  
Digital Surround  
signals.  
Digital Surround?  
terminal, set DTS Out to DTS PCM. Noise will be heard  
if DTS Out is set to DTS (page 109).  
192 kHz or 96 kHz  
digital audio signals  
cannot be output  
from the DIGITAL  
OUT (OPTICAL)  
terminals.  
It is not possible to output 192 kHz or 96 kHz digital audio  
signals from this player’s DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
terminals. The signals are automatically converted to under  
96 kHz for output.  
Secondary audio or  
interactive audio is  
not output.  
Is HDMI Audio Out properly  
set?  
Set HDMI Audio Out to PCM (page 111).  
Are Dolby Digital Out and DTS Set Dolby Digital Out to Dolby Digital 1, DTS Out to DTS  
Out properly set?  
1 (page 109).  
Sound is fast or slow. When an HDMI cable is  
connected, are audio signals  
being output from devices  
When this player is connected by HDMI cable to a Pioneer  
AV receiver or amplifier compatible with the PQLS function  
via HDMI connection, the PQLS function is activated when  
playing a music CD (CD-DA). Because of this, the sound  
output from components other than the ones connected by  
HDMI cable may be fast or slow. If this happens, set PQLS to  
Off (page 111).  
connected with cables other  
than HDMI cables?  
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Is the disc one that is playable Check whether the disc is one that can be played on this  
on this player? player (page 71).  
Is the file one that is playable on • Check whether the file is one that can be played on this  
Remedy  
Files recorded on  
discs cannot be  
played.  
this player?  
player (page 74).  
• Check whether or not the file is damaged.  
Is the file protected by DRM?  
Files protected by DRM cannot be played (not including  
DivX VOD files).  
A message indicating  
low memory (local  
storage) appears  
while playing a BD-  
ROM disc.  
Erase the BDMV data (page 87).  
When connected using an HDMI cable  
Problem  
Check  
Remedy  
HDMI indicator does Is the input of the connected  
Read the HDMI device’s operating instructions and set the  
input properly.  
not light.  
HDMI device properly set?  
Is a DVI device connected?  
Read the DVI device’s operating instructions and check  
whether it is compatible with HDCP.  
No picture is  
displayed.  
Is the HDMI indicator lit?  
• If the HDMI indicator is not lit, read the HDMI device’s  
operating instructions and switch to the proper input.  
• If the HDMI indicator is lit, use OUTPUT RESOLUTION to  
switch the output video resolution (page 87).  
Are the terminals for outputting Press VIDEO SELECT to switch the HDMI OUT terminal.  
video signals properly set?  
Is the resolution properly set?  
Depending on the output video resolution setting, the  
picture may not be output. Use OUTPUT RESOLUTION to  
switch the output video resolution (page 87).  
Is the HDMI cable properly  
connected?  
• Insert the cable firmly and all the way in.  
• With some cables, 1080p video signals cannot be properly  
output.  
Is a DVI device connected?  
Is the HDMI cable damaged?  
The picture may not be displayed properly if a DVI device is  
connected.  
If the cable is damaged, replace it with a new one.  
Pictures do not  
display properly on  
the TV.  
Change the HDMI Color Space setting (page 111).  
No sound is  
produced.  
Is a DVI device connected?  
The sound will not be output from the HDMI OUT terminal  
if a DVI device is connected. Connect the device to a  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal or the AUDIO OUT (2 ch)  
terminals.  
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Problem  
Check  
Remedy  
HDMI Control  
function does not  
work.  
Is the HDMI cable properly  
connected?  
Connect the HDMI cable properly.  
Is the HDMI cable you are using Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. The HDMI Control function  
a High Speed HDMI™ cable?  
may not work properly if HDMI cable other than a High  
Speed HDMI™ cable is used.  
Is HDMI Control set to On on  
Set HDMI Control to On on the player (page 111).  
the player?  
Does the connected device  
support the HDMI Control  
function?  
• The HDMI Control function will not work with devices  
manufactured by companies other than Pioneer, even when  
connected using an HDMI cable.  
• The HDMI Control function will not work if devices that do  
not support the HDMI Control function or devices  
manufactured by companies other than Pioneer are  
connected between the HDMI Control-compatible device  
and the player.  
• The HDMI Control function may not work with certain Flat  
Screen TVs.  
Also refer to the operating instructions of the connected  
device.  
Is HDMI Control set to On on the Set HDMI Control to On on the connected device. The HDMI  
connected device?  
Control function works when HDMI Control is set to On for  
all the devices connected by HDMI cable.  
Once connections and settings of all the devices are  
finished, be sure to check that the player’s picture is output  
to the Flat Screen TV. (Also check after changing the  
connected devices and connecting and/or disconnecting  
HDMI cables.) If the player’s picture is not being output to  
the Flat Screen TV, the HDMI Control function may not work  
properly.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the  
connected device.  
Are multiple players connected? The HDMI Control function may not work if three or more  
players, including this player, are connected by HDMI cable.  
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 113).  
Is HDMI Control set to On?  
The player’s power may turn off together with the power of  
the connected TV. If you do not want the player’s power to  
turn off when the TV’s power is turned off, set HDMI Control  
to Off (page 111).  
The power turns on  
automatically.  
Is HDMI Control set to On?  
The player’s power may turn on together with the power of  
the connected TV. If you do not want the player’s power to  
turn on when the TV’s power is turned on, set HDMI Control  
to Off (page 111).  
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Inputs of connected Is HDMI Control set to On?  
TV and this receiver,  
switches  
The inputs of the connected TV or this receiver may  
automatically switch to the player when playback starts on  
the player or the menu screen (Home Media Gallery, etc.) is  
displayed. If you do not want the inputs of the connected TV  
and/or this receiver to switch automatically, set HDMI  
Control to Off (page 111).  
automatically.  
Player cannot be  
Is an AV receiver or amplifier  
Operate with the remote control of the device connected to  
operated with remote connected to the CONTROL IN the CONTROL IN terminal.  
control.  
terminal on the player’s rear  
panel?  
Are you operating the remote  
control from a point too far away  
from the player?  
Operate from within 7 m of the remote control sensor.  
Are the batteries dead?  
Replace the batteries (page 9).  
Settings you have  
made have been  
cleared.  
• Have you disconnected the  
power cord while the player’s  
power was on?  
• Has there been a power  
failure?  
If the power cord is disconnected or there is a power failure  
while the player’s power is on, the settings you have made  
may be cleared. Always press STANDBY/ON on the  
player’s front panel or BD on the remote control and  
check that POWER OFF has turned off from the player’s  
front panel display before disconnecting the power cord. Be  
particularly careful when the power cord is connected to the  
AC outlet on another device because the player turns off in  
conjunction with the device. We recommend plugging the  
power cord into a wall outlet whenever possible.  
After a disc is  
inserted, Loading  
stays displayed and  
playback does not  
start.  
Are there too many files  
recorded on the disc?  
When a disc on which files are recorded is inserted,  
depending on the number of files recorded on the disc,  
loading may take several dozen minutes.  
is displayed in file  
names, etc.  
The characters that cannot be displayed on this player are  
displayed in .  
The DVD layer of BD Is Hybrid Disc Playback  
and DVD hybrid discs properly set?  
cannot be played.  
Set Hybrid Disc Playback to DVD (page 113).  
The CD layer of BD  
Is Hybrid Disc Playback  
Set Hybrid Disc Playback to CD (page 113).  
and CD hybrid discs properly set?  
cannot be played.  
The Hybrid Disc  
Playback setting  
cannot be changed  
(displayed in gray).  
Is a disc set in the disc tray?  
The Hybrid Disc Playback setting cannot be changed when  
a disc is set. Remove the disc, then change the setting.  
BDMV/BDAV  
Is a disc set in the disc tray?  
The BDMV/BDAV Playback Priority setting cannot be  
changed when a disc is set. Remove the disc, then change  
the setting.  
Playback Priority  
setting cannot be  
changed (displayed in  
gray).  
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Language Code Table and Country/Area Code Table  
Language Code Table  
Language name (language code), input code  
Japanese (ja/jpn), 1001  
English (en/eng), 0514  
French (fr/fra), 0618  
German (de/deu), 0405  
Italian (it/ita), 0920  
Spanish (es/spa), 0519  
Chinese (zh/zho), 2608  
Dutch (nl/nld), 1412  
Portuguese (pt/por), 1620  
Swedish (sv/swe), 1922  
Russian (ru/rus), 1821  
Korean (ko/kor), 1115  
Greek (el/ell), 0512  
Esperanto (eo/epo), 0515  
Estonian (et/est), 0520  
Basque (eu/eus), 0521  
Persian (fa/fas), 0601  
Finnish (fi/fin), 0609  
Fijian (fj/fij), 0610  
Faroese (fo/fao), 0615  
Frisian (fy/fry), 0625  
Lingala (ln/lin), 1214  
Lao (lo/lao), 1215  
Lithuanian (lt/lit), 1220  
Latvian (lv/lav), 1222  
Malagasy (mg/mlg), 1307  
Maori (mi/mri), 1309  
Samoan (sm/smo), 1913  
Shona (sn/sna), 1914  
Somali (so/som), 1915  
Albanian (sq/sqi), 1917  
Serbian (sr/srp), 1918  
Swati (ss/ssw), 1919  
Macedonian (mk/mkd), 1311 Sotho, Southern (st/sot), 1920  
Malayalam (ml/mal), 1312  
Mongolian (mn/mon), 1314  
Moldavian (mo/mol), 1315  
Marathi (mr/mar), 1318  
Malay (ms/msa), 1319  
Maltese (mt/mlt), 1320  
Burmese (my/mya), 1325  
Nauru (na/nau), 1401  
Nepali (ne/nep), 1405  
Norwegian (no/nor), 1415  
Occitan (oc/oci), 1503  
Oromo (om/orm), 1513  
Oriya (or/ori), 1518  
Panjabi (pa/pan), 1601  
Polish (pl/pol), 1612  
Pushto (ps/pus), 1619  
Quechua (qu/que), 1721  
Rhaeto-Romance (rm/roh), 1813 Urdu (ur/urd), 2118  
Rundi (rn/run), 1814  
Romanian (ro/ron), 1815  
Kinyarwanda (rw/kin), 1823  
Sanskrit (sa/san), 1901  
Sindhi (sd/snd), 1904  
Sango (sg/sag), 1907  
Serbo-Croatian (sh/scr), 1908 Zulu (zu/zul), 2621  
Sinhalese (si/sin), 1909  
Slovak (sk/slk), 1911  
Slovenian (sl/slv), 1912  
Sundanese (su/sun), 1921  
Swahili (sw/swa), 1923  
Tamil (ta/tam), 2001  
Telugu (te/tel), 2005  
Tajik (tg/tgk), 2007  
Irish (ga/gle), 0701  
Scots-Gaelic (gd/gla), 0704  
Galician (gl/glg), 0712  
Guarani (gn/grn), 0714  
Gujarati (gu/guj), 0721  
Hausa (ha/hau), 0801  
Hindi (hi/hin), 0809  
Croatian (hr/hrv), 0818  
Hungarian (hu/hun), 0821  
Armenian (hy/hye), 0825  
Interlingua (ia/ina), 0901  
Interlingue (ie/ile), 0905  
Inupiaq (ik/ipk), 0911  
Indonesian (in/ind), 0914  
Icelandic (is/isl), 0919  
Hebrew (iw/heb), 0923  
Yiddish (ji/yid), 1009  
Javanese (jw/jav), 1023  
Georgian (ka/kat), 1101  
Kazakh (kk/kaz), 1111  
Kalaallisut (kl/kal), 1112  
Khmer (km/khm), 1113  
Kannada (kn/kan), 1114  
Kashmiri (ks/kas), 1119  
Kurdish (ku/kur), 1121  
Kirghiz (ky/kir), 1125  
Latin (la/lat), 1201  
Thai (th/tha), 2008  
Afar (aa/aar), 0101  
Tigrinya (ti/tir), 2009  
Turkmen (tk/tuk), 2011  
Tagalog (tl/tgl), 2012  
Tswana (tn/tsn), 2014  
Tonga (Tonga Islands) (to/  
ton), 2015  
Turkish (tr/tur), 2018  
Tsonga (ts/tso), 2019  
Tatar (tt/tat), 2020  
Abkhazian (ab/abk), 0102  
Afrikaans (af/afr), 0106  
Amharic (am/amh), 0113  
Arabic (ar/ara), 0118  
Assamese (as/asm), 0119  
Aymara (ay/aym), 0125  
Azerbaijani (az/aze), 0126  
Bashkir (ba/bak), 0201  
Belarusian (be/bel), 0205  
Bulgarian (bg/bul), 0207  
Bihari (bh/bih), 0208  
Bislama (bi/bis), 0209  
Bengali (bn/ben), 0214  
Tibetan (bo/bod), 0215  
Breton (br/bre), 0218  
Catalan (ca/cat), 0301  
Corsican (co/cos), 0315  
Czech (cs/ces), 0319  
Welsh (cy/cym), 0325  
Danish (da/dan), 0401  
Dzongkha (dz/dzo), 0426  
Twi (tw/twi), 2023  
Ukrainian (uk/ukr), 2111  
Uzbek (uz/uzb), 2126  
Vietnamese (vi/vie), 2209  
Volapük (vo/vol), 2215  
Wolof (wo/wol), 2315  
Xhosa (xh/xho), 2408  
Yoruba (yo/yor), 2515  
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Country/Area name, input code, Country/Area code  
Anguilla, 0109, ai  
Antigua and Barbuda,  
0107, ag  
Estonia, 0505, ee  
Finland, 0609, fi  
France, 0618, fr  
Georgia, 0705, ge  
Germany, 0405, de  
Greece, 0718, gr  
Greenland, 0712, gl  
Grenada, 0704, gd  
Guyana, 0725, gy  
Haiti, 0820, ht  
Hong Kong, 0811, hk  
Hungary, 0821, hu  
Iceland, 0919, is  
India, 0914, in  
Indonesia, 0904, id  
Ireland, 0905, ie  
Israel, 0912, il  
Macedonia, the Former Yu- Singapore, 1907, sg  
goslav Republic of, 1311, Slovakia, 1911, sk  
mk  
Slovenia, 1909, si  
Spain, 0519, es  
Suriname, 1918, sr  
Sweden, 1905, se  
Switzerland, 0308, ch  
Taiwan, Province of China,  
2023, tw  
Tajikistan, 2010, tj  
Thailand, 2008, th  
Trinidad and Tobago,  
2020, tt  
Tunisia, 2014, tn  
Turkey, 2018, tr  
Argentina, 0118, ar  
Armenia, 0113, am  
Australia, 0121, au  
Austria, 0120, at  
Azerbaijan, 0126, az  
Bahamas, 0219, bs  
Barbados, 0202, bb  
Belarus, 0225, by  
Belgium, 0205, be  
Belize, 0226, bz  
Bermuda, 0213, bm  
Brazil, 0218, br  
Bulgaria, 0207, bg  
Canada, 0301, ca  
Cayman Islands, 1125, ky  
Chile, 0312, cl  
Malaysia, 1325, my  
Malta, 1320, mt  
Mexico, 1324, mx  
Moldova, Republic of,  
1304, md  
Monaco, 1303, mc  
Montserrat, 1319, ms  
Netherlands, 1412, nl  
New Zealand, 1426, nz  
Norway, 1415, no  
Pakistan, 1611, pk  
Peru, 1605, pe  
Philippines, 1608, ph  
Poland, 1612, pl  
Portugal, 1620, pt  
Puerto Rico, 1618, pr  
Romania, 1815, ro  
Turkmenistan, 2013, tm  
Turks and Caicos Islands,  
2003, tc  
Ukraine, 2101, ua  
United Kingdom, 0702, gb  
Italy, 0920, it  
Jamaica, 1013, jm  
Japan, 1016, jp  
China, 0314, cn  
Colombia, 0315, co  
Croatia, 0818, hr  
Cyprus, 0325, cy  
Czech Republic, 0326, cz  
Denmark, 0411, dk  
Dominica, 0413, dm  
Dominican Republic,  
0415, do  
Kazakhstan, 1126, kz  
Korea, Republic of, 1118,  
kr  
Kyrgyzstan, 1107, kg  
Latvia, 1222, lv  
Liechtenstein, 1209, li  
Lithuania, 1220, lt  
Luxembourg, 1221, lu  
Russian Federation, 1821, United States, 2119, us  
ru  
Uruguay, 2125, uy  
Uzbekistan, 2126, uz  
Venezuela, 2205, ve  
Virgin Islands, British,  
2207, vg  
Saint Kitts and Nevis,  
1114, kn  
Saint Lucia, 1203, lc  
Saint Vincent and the Grena-  
dines, 2203, vc  
San Marino, 1913, sm  
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