Pioneer BDP-LX53 manual

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    Operating Instructions Blu-ra y Disc PLA YER BDP -L X 53 BDP - 333 BDP - 330[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the prese[...]

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    Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries[...]

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    Contents Introduction Important Notice...........................................................5 The Icons Used in This Operating Instructions ..........5 Copyright .................................................................5 About Discs ............................................................... 6-9 T ypes of Discs that Can Be Used wit[...]

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    The Icons Used in This Operating Instructions BD VIDEO .......... Indicates the functions that can be performed for BD Video discs. BD-RE .......... Indicates the functions that can be performed for BD-RE discs. BD-R .......... Indicates the functions that can be performed for BD-R discs. DVD VIDEO ...... Indicates the functions that can be perform[...]

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    About Discs T ypes of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player Use discs that conform to compatible standards as indicated by the pr esence of official logos on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition, the image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if the discs can be played back[...]

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    About Discs Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player In the cases below , even discs that can normally be played on this Player may not play at all or may not play normally . • BD VIDEO Discs with region codes other than those indicated on page 63 cannot be played. Discs on which the region code is not indicated can sometimes be played, if they[...]

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    Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases 2 2 16:9 2 LB 2 13 5 46 1. English 2. Chinese 1. English 2. Chinese 1 2 3 4 5 1 Audio tracks and audio formats DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with a different language on each. The first in the list is the original track. This section also details the audio format of each soundtrack — Dolby Digita[...]

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    Disc Precautions Be Careful of Scratches and Dust BD, DVD and CD discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place. Proper Disc Storage Place the disc in the center of the disc case and store the case and disc upright. Avoid s[...]

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    About Files DVD-RW DVD-R CD-RW CD-R USB About Playing Audio Files MP3 files can be played. Files recorded with the sampling fr equencies below are supported. 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Only files with the extensions “.mp3” or “.MP3” can be played. For the sound quality , we recommend recor[...]

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    Checking the Accessories 11 Introduction Remote control unit “AA/R6” size battery (  2) Video/audio cable AC cord Warranty car d (European and Russian models only) Operating instructions (this document) • • • (BDP-LX53/BDP-330 only)[...]

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    Main Unit (Front) STANDBY/ON PQLS USB FL OFF HDMI OPEN/CLOSE 4 6 11 5 12 10 13 3 7 8 2 1 9 Front Panel Display  Lights during playback.  Lights when in the pause mode. 1 2 Counter display Displays the title, chapter , track number , elapsed time, etc. 3 1 3 6 2 Names and Functions of Parts 12  ST ANDBY/ON  (page 22) The indicator lig[...]

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    Main Unit (Rear) BDP-LX53 USB AC IN 1 2 4 6 9 5 8 3 10 7 Names and Functions of Parts 13 Introduction RS-232C terminal (BDP-LX53 only) The terminal is not used. HDMI OUT terminal (page 16) LAN (10/100) terminal (page 20) COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (page 17) VIDEO OUTPUT jack (page 18) 1 2 3 4 5 DIGIT AL OUT OPTICAL terminal (page 19) Cooling fan [...]

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     ST ANDBY/ON (page 22) TV CONTROL buttons (page 23) AUDIO (page 38), SUBTITLE (page 38), ANGLE (page 38) Number buttons (page 40) CLEAR (page 40) SECONDARY VIDEO (page 29) REPEA T (pages 36 and 37), REPEA T OFF (pages 36 and 37) EXIT (page 41) DISPLA Y (pages 27 and 37) TOP MENU/DISC NA VIGA TOR (pages 28 and 30) Cursor buttons ( [...]

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    Connections Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cor d from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. This Player is equipped with the terminals/jacks listed below . Find the corresponding terminal/jack on your video equipment. Using the supplied cable or commercially available cables, connect the video first. Then con[...]

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    USB BDP-LX53 USB AC IN Connecting to the HDMI T erminal Y ou can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal. See page 42 for information on the output of next generation audio formats. Use High Speed HDMI ® Cables when using the control function with HDMI. The contr ol function with HDMI may not operate properly if othe[...]

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    USB BDP-LX53 USB AC IN (C R ) (C B ) Connecting to the Component Jacks Y ou can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images through the component jacks. Rear panel of this Player STANDBY/ON PQLS USB FL OFF HDMI OPEN/CLOSE Video equipment with component jacks NOTE Connect the Blu-ray disc player to TV directly . When you record the pr [...]

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    Connecting to the Video Jack Y ou can enjoy the images through the VIDEO OUTPUT jack. USB BDP-LX53 USB AC IN AV INPUT VIDEO L - AUDIO -R Rear panel of this Player Video equipment with a video jack NOTE Connect the Blu-ray disc player to TV directly . When you record the pr ogram where copyright is protected, the copy guard function is activated aut[...]

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    Connecting to the Digital Audio T erminal or Audio Jacks Y ou can connect audio equipment or the TV to the DIGIT AL OUT OPTICAL terminal or AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. See page 52 for information on the output of next generation audio formats. • • USB BDP-LX53 USB AC IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO L - AUDIO -R AV INPUT Rear panel of this Player Audi[...]

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    USB USB USB FL OFF OPEN/CLOSE USB USB BDP-LX53 LAN USB USB Connecting to the LAN (10/100) terminal Y ou can enjoy BD-LIVE functions and Y ouT ube videos as well as update this Player’ s software by connecting to the Internet. When using the Internet, a broadband internet connection as shown below is required. A separate contract with/payment to a[...]

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    Befor e Starting Playback Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control Open the rear cover . Insert the batteries (AA/R6 x 2). Insert as indicated by the  /  marks into the battery compartment. Close the rear cover . Close securely (a click should be hear d). CAUTION Do not use any batteries other than the ones specified. Also, do not use a ne[...]

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    Before Starting Playback T urning the Power On STANDBY/ON PQLS USB FL OFF HDMI OPEN/CLOSE Press  ST ANDBY/ON . Operate using the buttons on either the remote control or main unit. “POWER ON” appears on the front panel display . When the power is turned on with no disc loaded, the Pioneer logo screen (wallpaper) is displayed. When the power i[...]

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    Before Starting Playback Operating the TV with the Player’ s Remote Control When the manufacturer code for your brand of TV is set on the player’ s remote control, the TV can be operated using the player’ s remote control. CAUTION For some models it may not be possible to operate the TV with the player’ s remote control, even for TVs of bra[...]

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    ISUKAI 41 ITC 42 ITT 31, 32, 42 JEC 05 JVC 13, 23 KAISUI 18, 41, 44 KAPSCH 31 KENDO 42 KENNEDY 32, 42 KORPEL 07 KOYODA 44 LEYCO 07, 40, 46, 48 LIESENK&TTER 07 LOEWE 07 LUXOR 32, 42, 43 M-ELECTRONIC 31, 44, 45, 54, 56, 07, 36, 51 MAGNADYNE 32, 49 MAGNAFON 49 MAGNA VOX 07, 10, 03, 12, 29 MANESTH 39, 46 MARANTZ 07 SIEMENS 31 SINUDYNE 32, 39, 40, 4[...]

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    Before Starting Playback About Control Function with HDMI The functions work when a control function with HDMI- compatible Pioneer Flat Screen TV , AV system (A V receiver or amplifier , etc.) or HD A V Converter is connected to the player using an HDMI cable. Also refer to the operating instructions of the Flat Screen TV , A V system (A V receiver[...]

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    RSS Reader Function With the RSS function, text information (news, etc.) is acquired fr om the Internet and scrolled on the display . T o use this function, you must make network connections (page 20) and communications settings (pages 45 to 47) then make the settings below . NOTE The displayed information is updated periodically , but in some case[...]

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    Playback This section explains playback of commercially available BD-/DVD-Video discs (movies, etc.), CDs, and video or audio recor ded on BD-RE/-R and DVD- RW/-R discs as well as USB memory devices. Loading a Disc STANDBY/ON PQLS USB FL OFF HDMI OPEN/CLOSE Press  ST ANDBY/ON to tur n on the power . Press  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tr[...]

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    Playing BD-/DVD-Video Discs fr om the Menu This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD video disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up menu. The menu names, content and operations differ fr om disc to disc. Operate as instructed on the disc’ s instructions or menu. The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide (for options like subtitles[...]

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    Playback Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE BD VIDEO This Player is compatible with BD-Video BONUSVIEW and BD-LIVE. When using BD-Video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW , you can enjoy such functions as secondary video (picture in pictur e) and secondary audio. With BD-Video discs supporting BD-LIVE, special video images and other data can be downloaded [...]

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    Playback BD-RE/-R, DVD-RW/-R Playback BD-RE BD-R DVD-R DVD-RW Y ou can play back a recorded disc. NOTE “Finalize” refers to a recor der processing a recor ded disc so that it will play in other DVD players/recorders as well as this player . Only finalized DVD-RW/-R discs will play back in this player . (This player does not have a function to f[...]

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    Playback Playback by selecting a chapter Press GREEN while the Thumbnail scr een is displayed. The chapter screen is displayed. Chapter CHAPTER 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 CHAPTER CHAPTER CHAPTER CHAPTER CHAPTER When seven or more chapters are displayed, switch pages by pressing P AGE +/– . The same operation can be perfor[...]

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    Audio CD Playback AUDIO CD Playback from the beginning Load an audio CD. The CD screen is displayed. (The CD screen is displayed only when a compact disc recorded in the CD-DA format is inserted.) Playback may begin automatically , depending on the disc. 1 T r a c k 0 1 5 : 1 6 2 T r a c k 0 2 5 : 1 0 3 T r a c k 0 3 5 : 2 3 4 T r a c k 0 4 5 : 0 3[...]

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    Playing Audio Files DVD-RW DVD-R CD-R CD-RW USB NOTE Do not disconnect the USB memory device while it is playing. For details on the audio signals that can be played, see “T ypes of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player” (page 6). BDP-LX53/BDP-330 only: When USB memory devices are connected to both the USB ports on the player’ s front and r[...]

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    Playback Playing JPEG files DVD-RW DVD-R CD-R CD-RW USB NOTE Do not disconnect the USB memory device while it is playing. For details on the image files that can be played, see “About playing image files” (page 10). During “Normal play”, still images are played one by one while during “Slide show”, they are automatically replaced one af[...]

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    Playing Y ouT ube Videos With this player , you can connect to the Inter net and play Y ouT ube videos (MPEG4 A VC H.264). NOTE Y ouT ube videos of the following sizes can be played. Standard quality (400 x 226 pixels, 200 kbps) Medium quality (480 x 360 pixels, 512 kbps) High quality (854 x 480 pixels, 900 kbps) HD (720p) (1280 x 720 pixels, 2 Mbp[...]

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    BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW A VCHD AUDIO CD NOTE Some operations in the following playback functions cannot be performed depending on the specifications of the disc. • Fast Forward/Reverse (Sear ch) Fast Forward/Reverse functions when  REV or  FWD is pressed during playback. Example : When  FWD is pressed The search speed [...]

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    Playback Functions NOTE Press  , the Repeat Playback is cancelled and the next chapter (track) being play back. Press  once, the Repeat Playback is cancelled and the player returns to the start of current chapter (track). If you press  again (within about 5 seconds) the player will skip to the beginning [...]

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    Playback Functions Switching the Audio Mode Press AUDIO . The displayed content differs from disc to disc. DVD VIDEO BD VIDEO The audio track currently being played back will be displayed. When multiple audio tracks are r ecorded on the disc, the audio track switches each time AUDIO is pressed. DVD-R DVD-RW BD-R BD-RE The mode switches as shown bel[...]

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    Settings During Playback Function Control This allows you to adjust various settings at once, like subtitles, audio and angle settings and the title selection for Direct Playback. The operations ar e the same for BD and DVD. Function control scr een BD-VIDEO 00 : 20 : 30 1 1/3 5.1 c h Return Select Enter 55 /2 2 English 1 Off ENTER C Playback statu[...]

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    Settings During Playback Functions which can be set Shows the title number being played back (or track number when playing back an audio CD). Y ou can skip to the start of the title (or track). T o skip to the start of a selected title (or track), press the number buttons (0 to 9) to enter the title (or track) number when this option is highlighted[...]

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    Settings Common Operations The “Menu” enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments on the functions using the remote contr ol unit. Y ou need to call up the OSD to perform settings for this player . The following is the explanation for the basic operations of the “Menu”. Example: Setting “Front Panel Display/LED” Basic Operatio[...]

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    Settings Audio Video Settings TV Aspect Ratio Y ou can set the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV , and adjust the video output. If you switch your TV (i.e. because you have bought a new one) and the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV changes, you will have to change the “TV Aspect Ratio” setting. Wide 16:9 : Select this when connecti[...]

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    Audio Out Y ou can set the audio output when connecting to SURROUND equipment. This sets the audio output connected to SURROUND equipment. 1 HDMI Output : Select this when you connect using HDMI OUT terminal. Digital Output: Select this when you connect using DIGIT AL OUT OPTICAL terminal. 2ch Audio Output: Select this when you do not use SURROUND [...]

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    Angle Mark Display This lets you turn the Angle Mark Display on or off when BD/DVD video recor ded with multiple angles is played back. (The Angle Mark is displayed in the lower right screen.) Ye s , No PIN code Setting This sets the PIN code for setting or changing the Parental Contr ol Level. Y es: Enter the 4-digit number . No Disc Language (Dis[...]

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    Settings Communication Setup By connecting to the Internet, you can enjoy BD-LIVE functions, Y ouT ube videos and text information using the RSS reader function, as well as update this player’ s software. This section describes the pr ocedure for making network settings. Y ou can connect to the Internet either by using a LAN cable or by connectin[...]

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    For setting the IP address, pr ess  to select “Y es” or “No”, then press ENTER . Do you obtain the IP address automatically? IP Address Netmask Gateway Next Ye s No If selecting “Y es”: The IP address is automatically obtained. If selecting “No”: The IP address, netmask, gateway and primary and secondary DNS IP addresses ar[...]

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    Settings The operation procedur e for inputting characters manually Numeric characters such as IP address can be entered on the input scr een using the number buttons (0 to 9) or  and ENTER on the remote contr ol. IP Address Netmask Gateway 123 Press ENTER at the boxes in which characters are to be enter ed, and the input screen will appea[...]

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    Settings Connect the USB memory device. Connect the USB memory device to the USB port on the player’ s front or rear panel. BDP-LX53/BDP-330 only: If USB memory devices are connected to both the USB ports on the player’ s front and rear panels, the data is only deleted on the USB memory device that was connected first. Press HOME MENU to displa[...]

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    Software Update The software can be updated in one of the ways described below . Updating automatically using the network Updating manually using the network Updating manually using a USB memory device The settings below must be made in advance to update the software using the network. Product information on this player is pr ovided on the Pioneer [...]

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    Updating manually using a USB memory device Use this procedur e to update the player’ s software from a USB memory device containing the update file connected to the USB port on the player’ s front or rear panel. NOTE When an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, use your computer to download it onto a USB memory device. Carefully rea[...]

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    Press ENTER to check the data on the USB memory device. Insert USB memory device containing the software update file. OK The screen message is displayed while the USB memory device is being checked. The player’ s software version and the version of the update file stored on the USB memory device are displayed. T o update the player’ s software,[...]

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    Settings Country/Area Code List USA / CANADA / JAP AN / GERMANY / FRANCE / UK / IT AL Y / SP AIN / SWISS / SWEDEN / HOLLAND / NORWA Y / DENMARK / FINLAND / BELGIUM / HONG KONG / SINGAPORE / THAILAND / MALA YSIA / INDONESIA / T AIWAN / PHILIPPINE / AUSTRALIA / RUSSIA / CHINA Language List English / Français / Deutsch / Italiano / Español / Japanes[...]

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    Licenses OpenSSL The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the conditions of the OpenSSL License and the original SSLeay license apply to the toolkit. See below for the actual license texts. Actually both licenses are BSD-style Open Source licenses. In case of any license issues related to OpenSSL please contact opensslcore@ openssl[...]

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    Licenses 3. Y ou may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do one of the following: a) Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections [...]

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    Licenses other code with the library , you must provide complete object fi les to the r ecipients, so that they can relink them with the library after making changes to the library and recompiling it. And you must show them these terms so they know their rights. We protect your rights with a two-step method: (1) we copyright the library , and (2) [...]

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    Licenses for at least three years, to give the same user the materials specifi ed in Subsection 6a, above, for a charge no more than the cost of performing this distribution. d) If distribution of the work is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, offer equivalent access to copy the above specifi ed materials fr om the same plac[...]

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    T roubleshooting The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Player . Refer to the problems and lists of possible solutions below befor e calling for service. Power Problem Possible causes and solutions The Player power cannot be turned on. Plug the power cord securely into the power outlet. (Page 21) When the power[...]

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    T roubleshooting Picture Problem Possible causes and solutions No picture. Make sure that the cables are connected corr ectly . (Pages 16 to 18) Make sure that the connected TV or the A V receiver is set to the correct input. (Pages 16 to 18) T ake out the disc and clean it. (Page 9) Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of this Playe[...]

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    T roubleshooting Network Problem Possible causes and solutions Cannot connect to the Internet. Connect the LAN cable securely , pressing it all the way in. (Page 20) Do not connect with a modular cable. Use a LAN cable with the LAN (10/100) terminal. Is the power for the connected equipment, such as broadband router or modem turned on? Is the broad[...]

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    Messages Relating to BD disc and DVD disc T o Reset this Player If the player displays the following symptoms, press and hold in  ST ANDBY/ON on the player’ s front panel to reset the player . – Operation buttons do not work – Noise is output – Power does not turn off When “RESET” appears on the front panel display , the player is re[...]

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    Glossary A VCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) The A VCHD is a high definition (HD) digital video camera recorder format r ecording high-definition onto certain media by using highly efficient codec technologies. BDA V (Page 6) BDA V (Blu-ray Disc Audio/Visual, BD-A V) refers to one of the application formats used for writable Blu-ray discs[...]

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    HDMI (page 16) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to A V components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without degradation. Interlace format Interla[...]

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    Specifications General Power requirements AC 110 V to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz (ASEAN and T aiwan model) AC 220 V to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz (Other model) Power consumption (Normal) BDP-LX53/BDP-330: 23 W BDP-333: 20 W Power consumption (Standby) 0.6 W (When “Quick Start” is set to “No”) Dimensions BDP-LX53: 420 mm  72.5 mm  228 mm (W  H ?[...]

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    <VRB1525-A> Printed in China Imprimé en Chine F or customers in Europe: Discov er the benefits of registering your product online at http://www .pioneer .co.uk (or http://www .pioneer .eu) Published by P ioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2010 Pioneer Corporation . All rights reserved. PIONEER CORPORA TION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Ka wasaki[...]