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Connecting your TV and AV receiver using HDMI cables
• Using HDMI cables allows you to transfer signals to an HDMI-compatible TV and AV receiver in digital format, with no loss in picture or
sound quality.
• When connecting this player to your TV, AV receiver or other equipment, make sure that all components are 'switched off' and
'unplugged'.
• Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected components.
CONTROL
IN
IR
IN
VIDEO OUT
SETTING 2
HDMI OUT
LAN(100)
SETTING 1
S
IR RECEIVER
HDMI cable (supplied)
HDMI-compatible display
<VRR1088-A>
Rear panel of this player
AUDIO OUT
(5.1ch)
Y
CENTER
SURROUND
FRONT
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
P
B
P
R
R
SUB WOOFER
COMPONENT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO OUT
To HDMI input
AV receiver
From HDMI output
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
To HDMI input
Audio formats supported by HDMI output of this player
• 8-channel linear PCM signals (44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 16 bit/20 bit/
24 bit)
There are some restrictions depending on the sampling rate.
AUDIO OUT
(2ch)
(See page 42 in the Operating Instructions.)
L
• Dolby TrueHD (7.1 channel signals)
R
• Dolby Digital Plus (7.1 channel signals)
• Dolby Digital (5.1 channel signals)
• DTS-HD Master Audio (7.1 channel signals)
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (7.1 channel signals)
• DTS (5.1 channel signals)
*1 If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with Dolby TrueHD
or Dolby Digital Plus, the signal will be output as Dolby Digital.
*2 If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with DTS-HD
Master Audio or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, the signal will be
output as DTS.
Important
• Depending on the HDMI cable being used, 1080p output may
not appear correctly. We recommend using a commercially
available HDMI cable that supports the HDMI 1.3 specification
(Category 2) or later. (The supplied HDMI cable is capable of
outputting 1080p video.)
• If you change any components connected to the HDMI output,
press the OUTPUT RESOLUTION button to change the output
video resolution settings. (See page 12 in the Operating
Instructions.)
• DVI devices that are not compatible with HDCP (computer
displays, etc.) cannot be connected to this player.
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- Page 1 Connecting your TV and AV receiver using HDMI cables • Using HDMI cables allows you to transfer signals to an HDMI-compatible TV and AV receiver in digital format, with no loss in picture or sound quality. • When connecting this player to your TV, AV receiver or other equipment, make sure that all components are ‘switched off’ and ‘unplugged’.
- Page 2 List of Corrections Page Information in the manual Corrections/Additions/Changes This player is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, This player is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital and DTS. DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital and DTS.
- Page 3 Page Information in the manual Corrections/Additions/Changes 7. If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby 7. If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital TrueHD or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, the signal will be output as Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, the signal will be or DTS.
- Page 4 Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc PLAYER...
- Page 5 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
- Page 6 When you find it Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized disassembly is prohibited. service center or your dealer for a replacement.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Taking care of your player and discs ..... . 44 Controlling this player via another Pioneer component ..14 Screen sizes and disc formats. -
Page 8: Before You Start
(press HDMI Control POPUP MENU/MENU during playback for these), full-colour, By connecting this unit to a Pioneer plasma television, AV system high-definition animated buttons and animated menu transition (amplifier or AV receiver etc.), or HD AV Converter with an HDMI... -
Page 9: What's In The Box
High quality audio • HDMI cable • LAN cable • Power cable • Warranty card Putting the batteries in the remote control • Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (,) inside the compartment. This player is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital and DTS. -
Page 10: Disc/Content Format Playback Compatibility
• This player may not be able to play perfectly every disc that create the disc. Check with the software publisher for more detailed features one of the logos listed above. Please contact Pioneer if information. you find a disc that won’t play properly. -
Page 11: Titles And Chapters
• Please note, the following file naming structure needs to be Even when files have a supported file extension, some files may not adhered to when creating/renaming any digital media to be play or display depending on the content or media server type. played on the unit (either through computer-created disc media, Titles and chapters or the Home Media Gallery connection). -
Page 12: Connecting Up
(page 13). CONTROL IN AUDIO OUT (2ch) Use to control this player from the remote sensor of another Pioneer Stereo analog audio outputs for connection to your TV, AV receiver component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the ... -
Page 13: Easy Connections
Easy connections To audio input To video input CONTROL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AC IN (5.1ch) (2ch) VIDEO OUT CENTER SURROUND FRONT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SETTING 2 HDMI OUT LAN(100) SETTING 1 IR RECEIVER COMPONENT SUB WOOFER COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO OUT To power outlet Using other types of video output This is a basic setup that allows you to watch discs on your TV using... -
Page 14: Connecting For Hdmi Output
Connecting for HDMI output After switching on the player you may need to set the output video resolution and HDMI colour space for compatibility with your display. See Changing the output video resolution on page 12 and If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped monitor or HDMI Color Space in Using the Initial Setup menu on page 39. -
Page 15: Changing The Output Video Resolution
Changing the output video resolution 24p output For smooth presentation of 1080/24p or 720/24p video with an HDMI-equipped display compatible with 1080/24p input, set Use the OUTPUT RESOLUTION button located on both the front 24p Direct Out (page 39) on this player to On. panel and the remote control to switch the output video resolution This player will output 1080/24p video over HDMI in the following for the HDMI and component video outputs. -
Page 16: Connecting For Surround Sound
Connecting for surround sound Analog connections • Connect the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) jacks on this player to the This player offers both analog and digital connections for surround multi-channel analog inputs on your AV receiver. sound. The digital outputs (coaxial and optical) provide a convenient Use a dedicated six-way cable (not supplied), or three sets of stereo way to connect this player to an AV receiver with built-in Dolby cables (not supplied) to connect the six channels. -
Page 17: Network Connection
The CONTROL IN jack allows you to control this player via the remote control sensor of another Pioneer component — typically an AV receiver — that has a CONTROL OUT jack. Remote control signals are passed through to the player from the remote sensor of... -
Page 18: Using An External Ir Receiver With This Player
Using an external IR receiver with this player If you prefer to keep your AV equipment in a closed cabinet, you can use an external IR receiver connected to the IR IN jack. You can thus have just the receiver outside of the cabinet and still be able to control the player. -
Page 19: Controls And Displays
Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON (play) Press to switch the player on (the power indicator and indicator in Press to start or resume playback. the middle of the unit light up when the power is on) or into standby. ... -
Page 20: Remote Control
Remote control DISPLAY Press to display information (see page 23). ANGLE Press to change the camera angle during BD-ROM or DVD-Video movie multi-angle scene playback (see page 23). STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER 11 DISC NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU Press to display the top menu of a BD-ROM or DVD-Video disc. HOME MEDIA GALLERY When playing a DVD-R/-RW disc, press to display/exit the Disc... -
Page 21: Getting Started
Chapter 4 Getting Started Switching on and setting up Press ENTER to start setting up using the Setup Navigator. Setup Navigator When you switch the player on for the first time the Setup Navigator screen appears. We recommend using this to make a few basic Before using, make some simple settings for the BD player. -
Page 22: Using The On-Screen Displays
Select ‘Finish Setup’ to accept the settings and exit the Use the on-screen keypad to enter a name for the player. Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ to go through the settings again. This is how the player will appear to connected devices on the local area network. -
Page 23: Playing Movies, Music And Photos
Playing movies, music and photos When playing BD-ROM discs: • Commercially produced BD-ROM movie discs often go straight to the disc menu when playback is started (sometimes preceded Using this player, you can enjoy watching movies, listening to music by an opening sequence). Navigate through the disc menu and browsing photos, from DVD discs or from a media server on the using the cursor keys (///) and the ENTER button. -
Page 24: Playback Controls
Playback controls • Some actions in the Disc Navigator/Home Media Gallery (such as changing the Browse category) will cause the resume position to be lost. Scanning video and audio You can fast-scan BD/DVD movies or Audio CDs, forward or CLEAR ENTER OUTPUT RESOLUTION... - Page 25 Playing video in slow motion Play Mode option compatibility The available options depend on what kind of disc/file is playing (=available/=unavailable): You can play BD and DVD movies at different forward slow motion Disc/file type speeds. Play Mode PC File PC File PC File Audio...
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Page 26: Switching Subtitles
Switching camera angles • There may be a short delay after pressing the button for the audio channel to change. ANGLE Some BD and DVD movies feature scenes shot from two or more angles — check the disc box for details. •... -
Page 27: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions • My AV receiver is definitely compatible with 96 kHz Linear PCM audio, but it doesn’t seem to work with this player. What’s wrong? 192 kHz/96 kHz BD and 96 kHz DVD discs only output digital • Why won’t the disc I loaded play? audio downsampled to 48 kHz through the optical and coaxial First check that you loaded the disc the right way up (label side outputs. -
Page 28: Using The Disc Navigator
Chapter 5 Using the Disc Navigator Movie Navigator Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the PC files on a DVD-R/ -RW disc to find what you want to play. You can use the Disc Navigator when a disc is playing or stopped. The movie section of the Disc Navigator allows you to browse and play all the compatible movie files stored on the loaded DVD-R/-RW disc (non-movie files are not displayed). -
Page 29: Photo Navigator
Displaying the browse menu Searching movies From the Search sub-menu you can enter a few (up to 20) characters Press to display the browse menu: • of a movie title or genre. As each character is entered into the search field the search results are dynamically updated, narrowing down the list of movies until you can see the one you’re looking for. - Page 30 Use the / buttons to change the current selection Browsing photos (highlighted in yellow). The browse sub-menu gives you several ways to browse photos. • Press ENTER to start full-screen slideshow playback from the currently selected photo. Folder1 30 items •...
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Page 31: Music Navigator
Pictures Of My Life 4:57 All Albums Search Real Sound 9:36 Acoustic Guitar 20 Songs Sort Rush Street 6:18 Best of Pioneer All Sta 13 Songs Now Playing Take The Time 6:18 Cooking Or Eating 10 Songs Family 12 Songs Good!! 18 Songs... - Page 32 Electrified Song Options End Of The Road Play Song Into The Arena Remove Keep On Running Artist: Pioneer All Stars Album: Acoustic Guitar Never Let You Go Genre: Rock Open Your Eyes Format: WMA Pictures Of My Life Real Sound...
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Page 33: Introduction
• Problems with the PC may cause malfunctions. • This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this the Home Media Gallery features due to communication error/ product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. -
Page 34: Using The Home Media Gallery
Using the Home Media Gallery Movie Navigator Before using the Home Media Gallery, make sure that you have From the movie section of the Home Media Gallery you can browse connected the player to the network and made the necessary and play all the compatible movie files found on your local area settings. - Page 35 Displaying the browse menu Searching movies From the Search sub-menu you can enter a few (up to 20) characters Press to display the browse menu: • of a movie title or genre. As each character is entered into the search field the search results are dynamically updated, narrowing down the list of movies until you can see the one you’re looking for.
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Page 36: Photo Navigator
Photo Navigator Displaying the browse menu From the left-most column, press to display the Browse • The photo section of the Home Media Gallery allows you to browse menu: and display all the compatible photo files found on your local area network (non-photo files are not displayed). -
Page 37: Music Navigator
All Albums of a photo title. As each character is entered into the search field the Acoustic Guitar 20 Songs Best of Pioneer All Stars 13 Songs search results are dynamically updated, narrowing down the list of Cooking Or Eating 10 Songs photos until you can see the one you’re looking for. - Page 38 Play song Into The Arena 7:31 Into The Arena Remove Keep On Running 3:55 Keep On Running Artist: Pioneer All Stars Never Let You Go 6:33 All Songs Album: Acoustic Guitar Never Let You Go Open Your Eyes 5:26 Genre: Rock...
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Page 39: About Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Connect
About Windows Media Player 11/Windows First entering Movie, Photo or Music Navigator After powering on this player and entering the Movie, Music or Media Connect Photo Navigator, you may be presented with the Folders screen. This is due to this player compiling a list of the available media on Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Connect is software to your media servers. -
Page 40: Video/Audio Adjust Menu
Chapter 7 Video/Audio Adjust menu From the Video/Audio Adjust menu you can make various settings PureCinema mode can be automatically activated if you choose Cinema from the Video Adjust menu, have the input line system set that affect how video is presented on your TV and how the sounds. to PAL (50 Hz), and have the output video resolution set to anything Items in the Video/Audio Adjust menu can only be changed other than 576i or 1080i. -
Page 41: Audio Adjust
Audio Adjust From the Audio Adjust menu you can set the Audio DRC (Dynamic Range control). Audio DRC • Default setting: Off When watching Dolby Digital BD and DVD discs, as well as PC files with Dolby Digital audio, at low volume, it’s easy to lose the quieter sounds completely —... -
Page 42: Initial Setup Menu
Chapter 8 Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various player options for sound, picture, language and so on. Note that settings can only be changed when the player is stopped. If you disconnect the player from the wall outlet before switching the player off, any new settings made during that session will be lost. - Page 43 Setting Options Explanation Audio Out Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital • Outputs a Dolby Digital signal when a Dolby Digital source is being played. Dolby Digital PCM Converts Dolby Digital sources to Linear PCM output. Use if your connected equipment doesn’t support Dolby Digital audio.
- Page 44 Setting Options Explanation Parental Lock Change Password Next Screen Set or change the password necessary to play BD or DVD discs that have level/age (Set Password) restrictions. In order to change the password, you’ll need to first enter your existing one. DVD Parental Lock Change Level Enter your password and then set the parental lock level.
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Page 45: About The Audio Output Settings
About the audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Setup menu (page 39) affect the output to the analog (2ch/5.1ch), digital and HDMI outputs with various types of disc/files. Analog outputs Digital outputs HDMI output Disc audio format... -
Page 46: Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup Note • Steps are the operations performed by the user (they are You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your intended to download the software from the Internet). amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. •... -
Page 47: Additional Information
Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. outside edge as shown in the diagram below. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. Do not use any kind of adapter when playing 8 cm DVD discs. This size disc can be played in this player without an adapter;... -
Page 48: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats
Screen sizes and disc formats Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this product for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location BD-ROM and DVD-Video discs come in several different screen for it: aspect ratios, ranging from TV programmes, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to... -
Page 49: Setting Up The Remote To Control Your Tv
TV. on (or into standby if it was on previously), then you have the correct For example, if you have a Pioneer TV, press and hold TV CONTROL , code. -
Page 50: Bd/Dvd Language Code List
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 checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. - Page 51 Problem Remedy • Press (stop), then start playback again ( (play)). Picture freezes and the front panel and • Press the front panel STANDBY/ON button to switch the power off, then switch back on and remote control buttons stop working. restart playback.
- Page 52 Problem Remedy Disc containing PC files won’t play. • Make sure the disc is compatible with this player (see Disc/content format playback compatibility on page 7). • This player is compatible with multi-border discs, but only plays the first border. •...
- Page 53 • This unit will not function properly with components that do not support HDMI Control, or when connected with components other than those made by Pioneer. • If you want to use an HDMI cable other than the supplied HDMI cable, use the one that supports the (Category 2) or later HDMI 1.3 specification...
- Page 54 “WRT FAILED” is displayed on the front • The message is displayed when downloading failed. As the player may be failed, contact your local panel display during network downloading. Pioneer Customer Service Center. Miscellaneous troubleshooting Problem Remedy •...
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Page 55: Glossary
Problem Remedy On hybrid discs with BD and CD layers, • Change the Set hybrid disc playback layer to CD (page 41). the CD layer cannot be played back. When the Set hybrid disc playback layer • When the layer set to playback at Set hybrid disc playback layer is not present on an inserted hybrid is set to DVD and you insert a hybrid disc disc, the BD layer is played back. - Page 56 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Progressive scan video DTS-HD High Resolution Audio provides sound quality which far Also called non-interlaced video, this method of displaying a picture outpaces that of the current DVD discs with constant data rates updates all the lines in one pass, resulting in a more stable, from 1.5 Mbps to 6.0 Mbps for Blu-ray Disc.
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Page 66: Specifications
General Public License. The machine readable copy of the corresponding source code is available for the cost of distribution. For more information or to obtain a copy, contact your local Pioneer Customer Service center. Details of the GNU General Public License can be found at the GNU website (http://www.gnu.org). - Page 67 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B_En Published by Pioneer Corporation.