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DVD/CD Receiver Speaker System

XV-LX03 SSP-LX03

DVD 5.1 ch Surround System

IMPORTANT

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain D3-4-2-1-3_B_En or moisture. If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En on vacation).
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V D3-4-2-1-4_A_En or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the D3-4-2-1-7a_A_En equipment.

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side).
CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time D3-4-2-2-2a_A_En (for example, when on vacation).
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the D3-4-2-1-7b_A_En equipment on thick carpet or a bed. This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the K041_En warranty period.

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 C to +35 C (+41 F to +95 F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En strong artificial light)

ECT/USB MCACC

Microphone
2 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. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
If the system isnt already on, 3 switch it on.
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.
1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).
If the ambient noise level is too high, Noisy! blinks in the display for five seconds. To exit and check the noise levels1, 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 ENTER2. When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level returns to normal, Complete3 shows in the display, and Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated.4 Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this unit upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup.
Using the on-screen displays
Simple and convenient graphic on-screen displays (OSDs) are used when this system is connected to a television. All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, using /// to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it.5 Important Throughout this manual, Select means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on-screen, then press ENTER.

Button

HOME MENU

English Deutsch Franais

What it does

Italiano Nederlands

Displays/exits the on-screen display. Changes the highlighted menu item.
Selects the highlighted menu item. Returns to the main menu without saving changes.

Adjust the volume.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if youre loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).
3 Start playback. If youre playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, a menu may appear. See DVD-Video disc menus and Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus on page 26 to navigate these.

Basic playback controls

The following table shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs.1 You can find other playback features in chapter 6.
Button What it does Starts/resumes normal playback. If the display shows Resume or Last Memory playback starts from the resume or last memory point (see Resume and Last Memory below). Pauses/unpauses a disc. Stops playback or cancels the resume function (if the display shows Resume).

Resume and Last Memory2

With the exception of DVD-Audio, SACD and MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs, when you stop playback of a DVD, CD, or Video CD/Super VCD or DivX video/WMV discs, Resume is shown in the display indicating that you can resume playback again from that point. If the disc tray is not opened, the next time you start playback the display shows Resume and playback resumes from the resume point. (If you want to clear the resume point, press (stop) while Resume is displayed.) With DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, if you take the disc out of the player after stopping playback, the last play position is stored in memory. If the next disc you load is the same one, the display shows Last Memory and playback will resume.3 For DVD-Video discs, the player stores the play position of the last five discs. When one of these discs is next loaded, you can resume playback.
Press to start fast reverse scanning. Press to start fast forward scanning. Skips to the start of the current track, title or chapter, then to previous tracks/titles/chapters. Skips to the next track, title or chapter.
Use to enter a title/chapter/track number. Press ENTER to select. If the disc is stopped, playback starts from the selected title (for DVD), group (for DVD-Audio) or track (for CD/SACD/Video CD/Super VCD). If the disc is playing, playback jumps to the start of the selected title (VR mode DVD-RW), chapter (DVD-Video) or track (DVD-Audio*/ SACD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD). *within the current group

Browsing DVD or Video CD/ Super VCD discs with the Disc Navigator
Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a DVD-Video, VR mode DVD-R/-RW or Video CD/Super VCD disc to find the part you want to play.
1 During playback, select Disc Navigator from the on-screen menu.

Disc Navigator

Select a view option.
Disc Navigator Title Chapter
The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or not, but include: Title Titles from a DVD-Video disc. Chapter Chapters from the current title of a DVD-Video disc. Track Tracks from a Video CD/Super VCD disc. Time Thumbnails from a Video CD/Super VCD disc at 10 minute intervals. Original: Title Original titles from a VR mode DVD-R/-RW disc. Playlist: Title Playlist titles from a VR mode DVD-R/-RW disc. Original: Time Thumbnails from the Original content at 10 minute intervals. Playlist: Time Thumbnails from the Playlist at 10 minute intervals.
Pauses the slideshow and zooms the picture. Press again to toggle between 1x, 2x and 4x zoom (Press (play) to restart slideshow). Displays the Disc Navigator screen (see below).
1 The time it takes for the player to load a file increases with large file sizes. Discs can contain up to 299 folders and up to 648 folders and files combined.
The screen shows up to six moving thumbnail images displayed one after another. To display the previous/next six thumbnails, press /. 3 Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play.
2 Use for navigating folders and files. Use / to move up and down the folder/file list. Use to return to the parent folder.1 Use ENTER or to open a highlighted folder. When a JPEG file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed on the right.

00:00/ 00:00 0kbps

Disc Navigator: Title 01- 49: - -

Folder2

You can use either /// and ENTER to select a thumbnail, or the number buttons. To select using the number buttons, enter a two-digit number then press ENTER.
File1 File2 File3 File4 File5
Browsing Windows Media Audio (WMA), MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video/WMV and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator
Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file or folder by filename.
3 To play the highlighted track or DivX video/WMV file or display the highlighted JPEG file, press ENTER. When a WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC or DivX video/WMV file is selected, playback begins from that file, and continues until the end of the folder. When a JPEG file is selected, a slideshow begins, starting with that file, and continues to the end of the folder. Tip You can also play a JPEG slideshow while listening to WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC playback. Simply select the audio file you want to listen to followed by the JPEG from which you want the slideshow to start. Playback of both the slideshow and the audio files repeats. Playback controls are effective for the JPEG slideshow only. To play the contents of the whole disc rather than just the current folder, exit the Disc Navigator and start playback using (play).

Play Mode

1 The disc must be loaded for the files in your playlist to play back.

Select A-B Repeat.

Using random play
Use the random play function to play titles or chapters (DVD-Video), Groups (DVD-Audio), or tracks (DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, Video CD/ Super VCD) at random. (Note that the same track/title/chapter may play more than once.)2
3 Press at the desired starting point (A(Start Point)) to set the loop start point. 4 Press at the desired ending point (B(End Point)) to set the loop end point. After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back to the start point and plays the loop. 5 To resume normal playback, select Off.

1 Play Mode. 2

During playback, select

Using repeat play

In addition to various repeat play options, its also possible to use repeat play together with program play (see Creating a program list on page 37).
Select Random then select an option. For DVD discs, select Random Title or Random Chapter. For DVD-Audio discs, select Random Group or Random Track. For CDs, SACDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select On or Off to switch random play on or off. Tip Use the following controls during random play:

1 Play Mode.

2 Select Repeat then select a repeat play option.1 If program play is active, select Program Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat Off to cancel. For DVD discs, select Title Repeat or Chapter Repeat. For DVD-Audio discs, select Group Repeat or Track Repeat. For SACDs, CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select Disc Repeat or Track Repeat. For DivX video/WMV discs, select Title Repeat (or Repeat Off).
What it does Selects a new track/title/chapter at random. Returns to the beginning of the current track/title/chapter; further presses select another random track/title/chapter.
Random play remains in effect until you select Random Off from the random play menu options.
1 You cant use repeat play with Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode, or with WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC discs. 2 You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped. However, you cant use random play together with program play. You cant use random play with VR format DVD-R/-RW discs, Video CD/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, WMA/MP3/MPEG4 AAC discs, DivX video/WMV discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

Press repeatedly to select a subtitle option. To set subtitle preferences, see Language settings on page 54. See Displaying DivX subtitle files on page 75 for more on DivX subtitles.
Switching language/audio channels
When playing discs recorded with dialogue in two or more languages, or with dual-mono audio3 you can switch these during playback.4 When playing a DVD-Audio disc, you may be able to switch channels see the disc box for details. (When you change the audio channel, playback restarts from the beginning of the current track.) When playing a Video CD/Super VCD, you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.
Enter a title, chapter or track number, or a time. For a time search, enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title (DVD/DivX video/WMV) or track (CD/Video CD/Super VCD) you want playback to resume from. For example, press 4, 5, 0, 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.
Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages of browsable pictures. Enter the page number you want. 5
Press repeatedly to select an audio language option. To set audio language preferences, see Language settings on page 54.

Start playback.

1 Search functions are not available with Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode, or with WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC discs. 2 Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to access. 3 Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. With these discs you can switch between the two soundtracks as well as individual channels in each. 4 Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to access.

Zooming the screen

Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while watching a DVD, DivX video/WMV title or Video CD/Super VCD or playing a JPEG disc.
1 During playback, press repeatedly to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or 4x).
2 Change the zoomed area. You can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely during playback.1

Switching camera angles

Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles check the disc box for details. When a multi-angle scene is playing, a icon appears on screen (this can be switched off if you prefer see Display settings on page 55).
During playback (or when paused), press to switch angle.

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.
Changing the noise cut mode
If you find that the AM sound quality is bad even after trying the above, you may be able to improve it using a different noise cut mode. Just choose the one that sounds best.
You will need to have some presets stored to do this.
Listening to station presets
1 Press after tuning to an AM radio station.
1 Press to select the class in which the channel is stored. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.

3 ENTER.

Choose Noise Cut then press
2 Select the station preset you want. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset.
4 Select a Noise cut mode (1, 2 or 3) then press ENTER.

Memorizing stations

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.

Press T.EDIT.

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. 4 Press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the system memorize station.

Using RDS

Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information the name of the station and the kind of show theyre broadcasting, for example. One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program. For example, you can search for a station thats broadcasting a show with the program type, Jazz. You can search the following program types:
News News Affairs Current Affairs Info General Information Sport Sport Educate Educational Drama Radio plays, etc. Culture National or regional culture, theater, etc. Science Science and technology Varied Usually talkbased material, such as quiz shows or interviews. Pop M Pop music Rock M Rock music Easy M Easy listening Light M Light classical music Classics Serious classical music Other M Music not fitting above categories Weather Weather reports and forecasts, meteorological information

LFE Attenuate

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers.

DTS CD setting

If you play a DTS-encoded CD, you will need to change this setting to hear the decoded signal.
2 ENTER. Select LFE ATT, then press
Select CD Type, then press
3 Select a setting. Select one of the following: Normal CD Use for playback of regular audio CDs. Some DTS-encoded CDs will output noise when played. DTS-CD Use for playback of DTSencoded CDs, but note that the beginning of regular CD tracks may be skipped. 4
3 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. 4

Dual mono setting

Press to exit. 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).
1 Press repeatedly to select a setting. Select one of the following:1 CH1 Mono Only channel 1 is played CH2 Mono Only channel 2 is played CH1/CH2 Both channels are played through the front speakers
1 When DVD function is selected, the displayed setting items are L, R and L+R (displayed on OSD).

Video Adjust menu

Chapter 10
From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust settings that affect picture presentation.
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Chroma Level settings using /.

Brightness min max

Press HOME MENU.
4 Press to return to the Video Adjust screen, or press HOME MENU to exit.
2 Select Video Adjust from the onscreen display.

Video Adjust

Make settings.
Video Adjust Sharpness Brightness Contrast Gamma Hue Chroma Level Standard Off 0 0
You can adjust the following settings: Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture (Fine, Standard, Soft). Brightness Adjusts the overall brightness (20 to +20). Contrast Adjusts the contrast between light and dark (16 to +16). Gamma Adjusts the warmth of the picture (High, Medium, Low, Off). Hue Adjusts the red/green balance (Green 9 to Red 9). Chroma Level Adjusts how saturated colors appear (9 to +9).

Initial Settings menu

Chapter 11
Using the Initial Settings menu
The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time. This is usually because a disc is playing. Stop the disc, then change the setting. 1

CD DVD

Select Initial Settings.

Initial Settings

Press DVD.
4 Select the setting and option you want to set. All the settings and options are explained on the following pages.1
2 With playback stopped, press to display the Home Menu.

Video Output settings

Setting
TV Screen (See also Screen sizes and disc formats on page 77.)

Option

4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan & Scan) 16:9 (Wide) 16:9 (Compressed)

What it means

Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are shown with black bars top and bottom. Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the screen. Set if you have a widescreen TV. Can be selected when the HDMI Resolution is set to 1920 x 1080p, 1920 x 1080i or 1280 x 720p. Video in 4:3 can be properly displayed on a 16:9 high definition television (with black bars shown on either side of the screen). Ordinary (composite) video output, compatible with all TVs. Almost the same quality as RGB, but can give better results if you are using a long SCART cable. If your TV is compatible, this setting gives the best picture quality.
AV Connector Out Video (See Connecting S-Video auxiliary components on page 59.) RGB
1 In the table, the default setting is shown in bold: other settings are shown in italics. Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD disc. Often these settings can also be made from the DVD disc menu. The AV Connector Out setting only needs to be set if you have connected this unit to your TV using a SCART cable.
HDMI Resolution* (See Connecting using HDMI on page 62.) * Default changes with TV format (PAL/NTSC).
1920x1080p 1920x1080i 1280x720p 720x480p (NTSC)/ 720x576p (PAL) Full range RGB RGB Component
Set if your TV supports 1920 x 1080 pixel progressive-scan video. Set if your TV supports 1920 x 1080 pixel interlace video. Set if your TV supports 1280 x 720 pixel progressive-scan video. Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 (NTSC)/720 x 576 (PAL) pixel progressive-scan video. If colors are weak, this gives brighter colors and deeper black (default setting for HDMI-compatible DVI devices). Use this setting if colors appear overly rich on the Full Range RGB setting. Outputs 8-bit component video format (default setting for HDMI-compatible devices).
HDMI Color* (See Connecting using HDMI on page 62.) * Default changes depending on device connected.

Language settings1

Audio Language
English Languages as displayed Other Language
If there is an English soundtrack on the disc, it is played. If there is a language selected on the disc, it is played. Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see Language code list on page 85). If there are English subtitles on the disc they are displayed. The subtitle language selected on the disc is displayed. Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see Language code list on page 85). DVD disc menus are displayed in the same language as your selected subtitle language, if possible. DVD menus are displayed in the selected language, if possible. Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see Language code list on page 85). Subtitles are displayed in your selected subtitle language. Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc.

Tape player, etc. From analog output
Connecting for digital audio
This system has several digital inputs for digital playback components, such as your MD or CD recorder.
MD, CD recorder, etc. From digital output (coaxial) or From digital output (optical)

1 AM LOOP

FM 2 UNBAL 75
Connect the digital output jack on CD 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. These include digital components such as an MD player, digital satellite, or a game system. 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.
Using the SCART AV connector
The SCART output should give you better picture quality than the standard composite video output. The SCART AV connector functions as both a video and audio output.1 Use a commercially available SCART cable to connect the (LINE 1) AV CONNECTOR to your TV.

SCART pin assignment

The diagram below shows the SCART 21-pin connector assignment. This connector provides the video and audio signals for connection to a compatible color TV/monitor.

Pin No. Assignment

Pin No. Assignment No connection GND (video) GND (video) R or C OUT BLANK OUT GND (video) GND (video) Video or Y OUT No connection GND (video)

To SCART input TV

Audio R OUT Audio R IN Audio L OUT GND (audio) GND (video) Audio L IN B OUT Status GND (video) No connection G OUT

Line Output setting

Use to select the audio down-mix method when outputting Dolby Digital multi-channel sound sources from the AUDIO OUT jacks or AV CONNECTOR.2
1 SCART cables are available in several configurations. Make sure that the one you get will work with this system and your TV/ monitor (see SCART pin assignment below). If the TVs SCART connector is a dual input/output connector, a single SCART cable can be used to input the television sound to this unit. To listen to that sound, select Analog 2 SCART. 2 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).

Rhaeto-Romanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv) Group 2: Albanian (sq), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs), Hungarian (hu), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl) Group 3: Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian (mk), Russian (ru), Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk) Group 4: Hebrew (iw), Yiddish (ji) Group 5: Turkish (tr)
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

About WMV

WMV is an acronym for Windows Media Video and refers to a video compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMV content can be encoded by using Windows Media Encoder. This player is compatible with WMV9 files that are encoded by using the Windows Media Encoder 9 Series, with.wmv as an extension. Compatible with size under 720 x 576 pixels/720 x 480 pixels. Advanced Profile is not supported. DRM-protected video files will not play in this player. Compatible with bit rate under 192 kbps.

DivX video compatibility

Official DivX Certified product. Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media files.1 File extensions:.avi and.divx (these must be used for the player to recognize DivX video files). Note that all files with the.avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all of these are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on this player.
Displaying DivX subtitle files
The font sets listed below are available for DivX external subtitle files. You can see the proper font set on-screen by setting the Subtitle Language (in Language settings on page 54) to match the subtitle file.2
Group 1: Albanian (sq), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca), Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Faroese (fo), Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is), Irish (ga), Italian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pt), Note
1 Playback of.avi video files larger than 4 GB is not possible. 2 For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these files are not shown within the disc navigation menu):.srt,.sub,.ssa,.smi Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not at all. The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file. The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10.

No sound is output when an input function is selected.
No sound from surround Refer to Channel level setting on page 49 to check the speaker levels. or center speakers. Check that you havent selected the Auto, Stereo, A.L.C. or Virtual mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 27). Connect the speakers properly (see Basic connections on page 12). 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. No sound from AUDIO OUT jacks. Sound input from ANALOG RCA jacks cannot be output from AUDIO OUT jacks.
Cant operate using the remote control.
Replace the batteries (see Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 21). Operate within 7 m, 30 of the remote sensor (see Using the remote control on page 21). Remove any obstacles or operate from another position. Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. Check that theres 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 62). 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. 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. 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).
The front panel display and indicators do not appear. Motion sensor not working.
Tray Lock shows in the Press and hold OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel for about eight seconds. Then display and the tray cant the tray can be opened/closed using OPEN/CLOSE. be ejected.

DVD/CD/Video CD player

The disc is ejected automatically after loading.

Center speakers

Enclosure. Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System. 5.2 cm 1-way system Speakers. 5.2 cm cone type Impedance. 8 Frequency range. 200 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power.50 W Dimensions.80 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 82 mm (D) Weight. 0.48 kg

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Surround speakers
Enclosure. Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System.2-way system Speakers: Woofer.5.2 cm cone type Tweeter. 2.6 cm semi-dome type Impedance. 8 Frequency range. 200 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power.50 W Dimensions. 80 mm (W) x 115.8 mm (H) x 82 mm (D) Weight. 0.60 kg
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
Note Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due to improvements.
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Enclosure. Bass-reflex floorstanding type System. 18 cm 1-way system Speaker. 18 cm cone type Impedance. 4 Frequency range. 25 Hz to 1500 Hz Maximum input power.100 W Dimensions. 211 mm (W) x 320 mm (H) x 358 mm (D) Weight. 6.50 kg

Accessories

DVD/CD receiver box:
Remote control. 1 AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation). 2 Video cable (yellow plugs). 1 AM loop antenna. 1 FM antenna. 1 Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup). 1 Power cords. 2 Speaker cable adaptors (White, Red, Blue, Gray, Purple). 1 each Cleaning cloth. 1 Warranty card. 1 Setup Guide These operating instructions

PQLS 24HZ CONTROL 50HZ 60HZ
1 Lights during playback. 2 Lights when playback is paused.
3 PQLS Lights when the PQLS function is activated (page 78). Caution: This system cannot use the PQLS function.
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4 Character display Displays the title/chapter/track number, elapsed time, etc. 5 24HZ/50HZ/60HZ The frequency of the video frame or field being output lights.
6 CONTROL Lights when the HDMI Control function is activated (page 78).

Rear Panel

SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER
L R L R AUDIO OUT ( 2 ch ) AUDIO OUT ( 7.1 ch ) SUB WOOFER HDMI OUT Y VIDEO PB VIDEO OUT
PR CONTROL DIGITAL IN OUT

COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO

1 AUDIO OUT (2 ch) terminals Connect with the audio input terminals on a TV or tape recorder, etc. 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. S-VIDEO Connect with the S-Video input terminal on a TV. COMPONENT VIDEO Connect with the component video input terminals on a TV. 4 AC IN Connect the power cord here. 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.
7 CONTROL IN terminal 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. Caution Be sure to connect cables for outputting the audio and video signals (pages 76 and 80). When connected via System Control, point the remote control toward the connected component. The remote will not work correctly when pointed at this player. You cannot use System Control with components that do not have a System Control terminal or with components manufactured by companies other than Pioneer.
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Speaker Setup Guide (LX03BD)

Chapter 2

Safety precautions when setting up

Front surround setup

a. Bend the stand in the direction indicated by the arrow. b. Clip the loop onto the stand. c. If you want to fix to a wall or other surface, perform step b after first securing the stand with screws. It is recommended that you determine the reception strength before securing the stand with the screws. 2 Connect the AM and FM antennas1. a. Connect one wire of the AM loop antenna to each AM antenna terminal2. For each terminal, press down on the tab to open; insert the wire, then release to secure.
4 Connect the receiver to your TV. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on receiver to an HDMI input on your TV. You can have audio from the receiver, as well as audio and video from the Blu-ray disc player, output to your TV by connecting with a single HDMI cable. To connect to a TV with no HDMI input, see Connecting to a TV with no HDMI input on page 79. 5 Connect an audio cable from your TV to the receiver. To listen to TV audio on this unit, connect the TVs audio output to DIGITAL IN1 (OPTICAL) on the receiver.4 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. To use the HDMI Control function when you are connected to a supported Pioneer Flat Screen TV, you must connect via HDMI. 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 antenna3 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 Dont 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.

Switching the iPod controls1
You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the unit. 1 AUDIO Press to switch the iPod controls.2 This will enable the controls and display on your iPod; simultaneously, this units remote control unit will be disabled.

Error I2

2 AUDIO Press again to switch back to the receiver controls. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Error I3

iPod Error The power requirements of the iPod are too high for this unit. No Music 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.
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

Chapter 7
Improving poor FM reception
The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you dont have to manually tune in every time you want to listen.
If youre listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.
1 TUNER Switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The display shows the band and frequency.
1 TOOLS Press after tuning to an FM radio station.
Select Tuner Setup then press
2 Tune to a frequency. TUNE There are three tuning modes manual, auto, and high-speed: Manual tuning Press TUNE +/ repeatedly to change the displayed frequency. 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. 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.

1 This makes it possible to use the TVs 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 units speakers (or headphones). All other audio sources (including TUNER) are output from this unit normally.
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Resetting the HDMI connection
If the screen goes blank (for example, after changing the resolution), check the troubleshooting guide on (page 62). If this doesnt solve the problem, follow the steps below to reset the HDMI connection.
Select Initialize then press ENTER.
3 Select HDMI Init then press ENTER. Initialize OK? is displayed. 4 ENTER 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 DVIcompliant displays. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard 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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HDMI Control

Chapter 10
Important The KURO LINK function name used on the web and in catalogues is referred to as HDMI Control in the operating instructions and on the product. By connecting this unit to an HDMI Controlcompatible Pioneer Flat Screen TV or the Bluray 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. 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. We cannot guarantee this unit will work with HDMI Control-compatible components other than those made by Pioneer.

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.
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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
The power does not turn on, or switches off suddenly (an error message may be displayed at startup). Or, the display disappears suddenly and no sound is output.

Remedy

Leave the unit plugged in, wait for one minute, then switch back on. 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. Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the unit. Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model. Try reducing the volume level. 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. If youre using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly and the volume level of your external component (i.e. a portable player, etc.) is 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.

Select All Init then press ENTER. Initialize OK? is displayed.
4 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 Sound Field Tone controls Bass Mode Dialogue Enhancement Acoustic Calibration EQ Sound Delay Center Width Dimension Panorama Channel Level Speaker Distance Dynamic Range Control Dual Mono Virtual Surround Back LFE Attenuator CD Type HDMI 1, Digital 1, etc. Auto, Action, etc. Retriever On or Retriever Off Sound Field Bass, Treble, Quiet, Midnight Bass Mode Dialogue MCACC EQ Sound Delay Center Width Dimension Panorama Channel Level Distance D.R.C. Dual Mono Virtual SB LFE ATT CD Type
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Specifications (LX03BD model)
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 )

Speaker system

(Front speakers x2, Center speakers x2, Surround speakers x2, Subwoofer x1)
Enclosure. Closed-box bookshelf type (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. 80 mm (W) x 196.8 mm (H) x 82 mm (D) Weight. 1.02 kg

Front speakers

Amplifier section
Frequency range. 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Antenna. 75 , unbalanced

FM tuner section

Frequency range. 531 kHz to 1602 kHz Antenna. Loop antenna

AM tuner 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) Control jack. Input x1, Output x1 (Mini jack) MCACC input. Mini jack iPod connector. 5 V, 500 mA

Input/Output section

Enclosure. Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System. 5.2 cm 1-way system Speakers. 5.2 cm cone type Impedance. 8 Frequency range. 200 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power. 50 W Dimensions. 80 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 82 mm (D) Weight. 0.48 kg

Center speakers

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

Miscellaneous

Enclosure. Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System. 2-way system Speakers: Woofer. 5.2 cm cone type Tweeter. 2.6 cm semi-dome type Impedance. 8 Frequency range. 200 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power. 50 W Dimensions. 80 mm (W) x 115.8 mm (H) x 82 mm (D) Weight. 0.60 kg

Surround speakers

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Enclosure. Bass-reflex floorstanding type System. 18 cm 1-way system Speaker. 18 cm cone type Impedance. 4 Frequency range. 25 Hz to 1500 Hz Maximum Input Power. 100 W Dimensions. 211 mm (W) x 320 mm (H) x 358 mm (D) Weight. 6.50 kg
Specifications (SX-LX08 model)
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 )

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, Blue, Grey, Purple).1 each Cleaning cloth. 1 Warranty card. 1 Setup Guide These operating instructions
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
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
Note Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due to improvements.
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

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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Players rear panel

FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER

VIDEO OUT Y VIDEO

R AUDIO OUT ( 7.1 ch ) SUB WOOFER MI OUT
PR COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO

CONTROL DIGITAL IN OUT

Audio cable (commercially available)
Component cable or three video cables (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available)
White Audio cable (included)
To multi-channel audio input terminals

AV receiver or amplifier

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Connecting the power cord
Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.

VIDEO OUT Y VIDEO PB

Power cable (included)

To wall outlet

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Getting Started

Important Set the remote control operation selector switch to BD to operate the Blu-ray disc player.
If the Setup Navigator menu is not displayed
Press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu, select Initial Setup Setup Navigator Start, then press ENTER.
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 Before turning on the power, check that the connections between the player and other devices are correct.
Audio, subtitle and BDMV/DVD-Video menu language will also be set.

Turn on the power.

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 TVs language settings before Setup Navigator begins.
2 Turn on the TVs power and switch the input. See the TVs operating instructions for instructions on operating the TV. Check that the Setup Navigator menu is displayed. If TV Control is set, the TV can be operated with the receivers remote control (page 86).
4 Select and set the video and audio output terminals. Select the actually connected video and audio output terminals. Use /// to select, then press ENTER.
Setup Navigator BD PLAYER Select the output terminals to be used for the video and audio signals of this player. Video Audio Use [ press [ ][ ][ HDMI HDMI ] to select video or audio, then ] to select the output terminal.

4 Select the starting point for A-B Repeat. Use / to select A (Start), then press ENTER.
3 Select Repeat/Random. Use / to select, then press ENTER.

A-B Repeat

A (Start)

B (End)

5 Select the end point for A-B Repeat. Use / to select B (End), then press ENTER. A-B Repeat playback starts.
4 Select the type of Repeat Play. Use / to select, then press ENTER. See the table on page 99 for the types of repeat playback.
Repeat/Random Off Repeat All Repeat Track Random Track
To cancel A-B Repeat play
Select Off from the Repeat/Random screen, then press ENTER.
During playback, press (stop) or CLEAR. Note A-B Repeat play is canceled in the following cases: When the angle is switched (for BDROM and DVD-Video discs only). When you search outside the repeat range. When you start other repeat or random play.

To cancel Repeat Play

Select Off from the Repeat/Random screen, then press ENTER. During playback, press (stop) or CLEAR.
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Note There are some discs and files for which Repeat Play is not available. The type of repeat modes depends on the disc and file being played. See the table on page 99. Repeat Play is canceled in the following cases: When the angle is switched (for BDROM and DVD-Video discs only). When you search outside the repeat range. When you start other repeat or random play.
4 Select the Random Play. Use / to select, then press ENTER.

To cancel Random Play

During playback, press (stop) or CLEAR. Note There are some discs and files for which Random Play is not available. Random Play is canceled in the following cases: When you use the search function. When you start repeat play.
Playing in random order (Random Play)
Use this procedure to play the tracks or files in random order.
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About Play Mode types

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

2 Select and set Initial Setup. Use / to select, then press ENTER.
HOME MENU BD PLAYER Home Media Gallery Initial Setup
Changing the settings (Initial Setup)
Operating the Initial Setup screen

HOME MENU

Set up the player for use.
1 When playback is stopped, display the Home Menu screen. Press HOME MENU.
3 Select the item and change the setting. Use /// to select, then press ENTER.
Closing the Initial Setup screen
Note Items that cannot be changed are indicated in gray. The items that can be selected depend on the players status. The factory default settings are indicated in bold.
Setting Video Out TV Aspect Ratio 4:3 Video Out 16:9 (Widescreen) 4:3 (Standard) Full Normal Select this when connected to a wide (16:9) TV. Select this when connected to a conventional TV. 4:3 pictures are displayed over the entire screen. 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. Options Explanation
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Setting DVD 16:9 Video Out
Options Letter Box Pan & Scan
Explanation 16:9 pictures are displayed with black bands at the top and bottom when watching on a 4:3 screen. 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. 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.

NTSC on PAL TV

3 Select the terminal for outputting video signals. Use / to select, then press. When a digital output is selected for the video output terminal, Video is fixed at HDMI and cannot be changed. When an analog output is selected for the video output terminal, Component Video or S-Video/Video can be selected for Video.
Initial Setup BD PLAYER Video Out Audio Out Speakers HDMI Language Parental Lock Options Setup Navigator Output Terminal Priority Video Audio S-Video/Video Analog Audio
Restoring all the settings to the factory default settings
1 Check that the players power is turned on. 2 When a disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback. Eject the disc from the player. 3 While pressing STOP, press STANDBY/ON. Operate using the buttons on the players front panel. Note After restoring all the settings to the factory default settings, use Setup Navigator to reset the player (page 83).
HDMI HDMI OUT terminal Component Video COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals S-Video/Video S-VIDEO output terminal or VIDEO output terminal The video and audio signals output from the set output terminals are output synchronously (lip synchronization). Caution 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).
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About the audio output settings
AUDIO OUT terminal Audio format 2ch2
The audio signals that are output differ according to the audio format recorded on the disc and the players settings. Check on the table below.
DIGITAL OUT terminal Not Converted to converted to linear PCM linear PCM audio3 audio4,5 HDMI OUT terminal1 PCM6
5.1-channel audio Dolby Digital 7.1-channel audio9,10 5.1-channel audio DTS Digital Surround

Multichannel2

5.1-channel audio 7.1-channel audio9

Auto6,7,8

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS Digital Surround DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD Master Audio Linear PCM Dolby Digital MPEG-2 AAC MPEG Linear PCM Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround MPEG Linear PCM Dolby Digital MPEG 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.

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 players 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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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.
Disc does not play. Disc tray opens automatically.
Is the disc scratched? Is the disc dirty? Is the disc properly set in the disc tray? Is the region number correct?
It may not be possible to play scratched discs. Clean the disc (see the Blu-ray disc players operating instructions). Set the disc with the printed side facing up. Set the disc properly in the depression in the disc tray. 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 There could be condensation inside. Wait for the condensation to dissipate. Do not set the player near an airconditioner, etc. (see the Blu-ray disc players operating instructions). Press (stop) to stop playback, then restart playback. If the playback cannot be stopped, press STANDBY/ON on the players front panel to turn off the power, then turn the power back on. If the power cannot be turned off, press and hold STANDBY/ON on the players front panel for over 5 seconds. The power will turn off.
Is the player set in a humid place?
Picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working.
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No picture is displayed or the picture is not displayed properly.
Is the video cable properly connected? Is the video cable damaged? Is the input setting on the connected TV or AV receiver or amplifier right?
Insert the cable firmly and all the way in. If the cable is damaged, replace it with a new one. Read the operating instructions of the connected components and switch to the proper input.