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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 1 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM
BDP-53FD
BDP-52FD
Blu-ray 3D™ PLAYER
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 2 Friday, September 30, 2011 2:27 PM 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. IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral trian
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 3 Friday, September 30, 2011 2:27 PM WARNING POWER-CORD CAUTION To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment. plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power D3-4-2-1-7a_A1_En cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 4 Friday, September 30, 2011 2:27 PM 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by 1) Read these instructions. the manufacturer. 2) Keep these instructions. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 3) Heed all warnings. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 4) Follow all instructions. the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . when moving the cart/apparatus comb
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 5 Friday, September 30, 2011 2:27 PM Contents Using the FUNCTION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 01 Before you start Playing from a specific time (Time Search) . . . . . . . . 33 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . . . . 6 Playing a specific title, chapter or track (Search) . . . 33 Playing specified range of discs, titles or chapter S
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 6 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM Chapter 1 01 Before you start What’s in the box WARNING � Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or �Remote control x 1 other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, � Video/audio cable (yellow/white/red plugs) x 1 overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the � AAA/R03 dry cell batteries x 2 life or performance of batteries. �Warranty card �Po
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 7 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM Software Update 01 Product information on this player is provided on the Pioneer website. Check this website for update and service information on your Blu-ray disc player. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com About operation of this player from a mobile device (iPod, iPhone, iPad etc.) The player can be controlled from a mobile device by installing the special application onto the mobile device. For details, see the p
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 8 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM 01 Types of discs/files that can be played Playable discs Discs with the logo marks below indicated on the disc label, package or jacket can be played. Caution • Only the discs that have been finalized can be played. Application format Disc type Logo CD-DA DATA- DVD- DVD- BDMV BDAV DVD VR 1 Video Audio DTS-CD DISC BD-ROM BD-R 2 BD BD-RE DVD-ROM DVD 2,3,4 5 6 DVD-R
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 9 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM • “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” logo are Playing BDs 01 trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. � BDs (BDMV) compatible with the formats below can be played. � is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing – Blu-ray Disc Read-Only (ROM) Format Version 2 Corporation. – Blu-ray Disc Recordable (R) Format Version 2 � Corporation and product names mentioned herein are – Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format Ve
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 10 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM With BD-ROMs, it is possible to use BD-J (Java) About region numbers 01 applications to create highly interactive titles, for Blu-ray Disc Player and BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs are example including games. assigned region numbers according to the region in which they are sold. This player’s region numbers are: �BD-ROM: A �DVD-Video: 1 Discs not including these numbers cannot be played. Discs playable on this player
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 11 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM Playing discs created on computers Supported video file formats 01 • DivX Plus HD or BD/DVD recorders � It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a ® ® TM DivX Certified to play DivX and DivX Plus HD computer due to the application settings or (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including computer’s environment settings. Record discs in a premium content. format playable on this player. For details, contac
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 12 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM •MKV 01 Part Names and MKV files can be played. Functions – MKV is a file format allowing multiple audio and video files to be held in a single file. – The files that can be played are as follows: Remote Control Resolution: Up to 1 280 x 720 Extension: “.mkv” or “.MKV” 19 • Windows Media™ Video (WMV) 1 20 Windows Media™ Video (WMV) files can be played. 2 – The files that can be played are as follows: Resolution: Up to 1
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 13 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM 5 FL DIMMER – Each time this is pressed, the 26 POP UP MENU/MENU – Press to display the 01 brightness of the front panel display changes and/or BD-ROM or DVD-Video menus. the lighting status of the indicators on the front panel switches as shown in the table below. 27 RETURN – Press to return to the previous screen. Indicators Front panel Blu-ray PQLS FL OFF 28 Color buttons – Use these to navigate BD-ROM display (BD
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 14 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM Front Panel 01 BDP-53FD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 BDP-52FD 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and 7 PQLS indicator – (page 18) off. 8 OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc 2 FL OFF indicator – (page 13) tray. 3 Disc tray 9 – Press to stop playback. 4 Front panel display 10 USB port – (page 21) 5 Blu-ray indicator (BDP-53FD only) – (page 13) 11 – Press to start playback. 6 Remot
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 15 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM Rear Panel 01 BDP-53FD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BDP-52FD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 HDMI OUT terminal(s) – (below and page 16) 5 LAN (10/100) terminal – (page 22) 2 VIDEO OUTPUT terminals – (page 21) 6 USB port – (page 21) 3 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal – (page 21) 7 RS-232C terminal – This terminal is not used. 4 AUDIO OUTPUT terminals – (page 21) 8AC IN – (page 23) About the HDMI terminals on the BDP-53FD MAIN – Connect with an HDMI-
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 16 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM Chapter 2 02 Connecting up Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord This product is compatible with “x.v.Color” that have the from the power outlet whenever making or changing capability to realize a wide-gamut color space based on connections. the xvYCC specifications. Playing video signals conforming to “xvYCC” standards After connecting, make the settings at the Setup on this player when this player
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 17 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM • The power of the Flat Screen TV and the player About Control Function with 02 turns on and off automatically. (Simultaneous HDMI power function) When playback on the player is started or the Home The functions work when a control function with HDMI- Menu is displayed, if the Flat Screen TV’s power was compatible Pioneer Flat Screen TV or AV system (AV off, its power turns on automatically. When the Flat receiver
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BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 18 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM About the PQLS function 02 Caution PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio � Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver transfer control technology using the HDMI control compatible with Sound Retriever Link function. function. The player’s output signals are controlled from Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or the AV receiver to achieve high sound quality playback AV c
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HDMI cable (commercially available) HDMI cable (commercially available) BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 19 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM BDP-52FD Connecting a TV 02 BDP-52FD’s rear panel See Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier on the right column to connect an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable. Caution � Hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the cable. � Placing a load on the plug could result in faulty contact and no video signals being output. Match
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HDMI cable HDMI cable (commercially (commercially available) available) To HDMI input To HDMI input terminal terminal BDP-52FD_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 20 Friday, September 30, 2011 9:59 AM BDP-53FD 02 Caution BDP-53FD’s rear panel � Make sure to connect a TV to HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal, video signals cannot be output from HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal. � Make sure to set HDMI Mode to Separate (page 43). � If the AV amplifier connected to the HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal is also connected to a
