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... Panel 15 02 Connecting up Connecting using an HDMI cable 16 About HDMI 16 About Control Function with HDMI 17 Connecting a TV 19 Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier 19 Connecting video and audio cables 21 Connecting a TV using a video/audio cable 21 Connecting an... AV receiver or amplifier using an optical digital audio cable 21 Connecting components to the USB port 21 About USB memory devices 21 Connecting the USB ...
... Panel 15 02 Connecting up Connecting using an HDMI cable 16 About HDMI 16 About Control Function with HDMI 17 Connecting a TV 19 Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier 19 Connecting video and audio cables 21 Connecting a TV using a video/audio cable 21 Connecting an... AV receiver or amplifier using an optical digital audio cable 21 Connecting components to the USB port 21 About USB memory devices 21 Connecting the USB ...
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... of Blu-ray Disc Association. The data downloaded with the BD-LIVE function (trailers, etc.) is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. Refer to an AV receiver or amplifier compatible with these audio formats, select the audio format on -line games can • is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing be...
... of Blu-ray Disc Association. The data downloaded with the BD-LIVE function (trailers, etc.) is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. Refer to an AV receiver or amplifier compatible with these audio formats, select the audio format on -line games can • is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing be...
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For hybrid discs, press to open and close the disc tray. 21 RECEIVER CONTROL 22 SUBTITLE - (page 30) 23 ANGLE - (page 29) 24 HDMI BDP-53FD - Press to execute the selected item or enter a setting that has been changed , etc. 10 HOME MENU - (page 41) 11 REV - (...buttons (9 and 35 listed above). • To operate an AV receiver equipped with a remote control mode setting using the RECEIVER CONTROL buttons, set . 20 OPEN/CLOSE - Use to the previous Front panel display Indicators Blu-ray PQLS (BDP-53FD only) FL OFF screen. 28 Color buttons - Press to return...
For hybrid discs, press to open and close the disc tray. 21 RECEIVER CONTROL 22 SUBTITLE - (page 30) 23 ANGLE - (page 29) 24 HDMI BDP-53FD - Press to execute the selected item or enter a setting that has been changed , etc. 10 HOME MENU - (page 41) 11 REV - (...buttons (9 and 35 listed above). • To operate an AV receiver equipped with a remote control mode setting using the RECEIVER CONTROL buttons, set . 20 OPEN/CLOSE - Use to the previous Front panel display Indicators Blu-ray PQLS (BDP-53FD only) FL OFF screen. 28 Color buttons - Press to return...
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.... 4 AUDIO OUTPUT terminals - (page 21) 8 AC IN - (page 23) About the HDMI terminals on the BDP-53FD MAIN - Connect with an HDMI compatible AV receiver or amplifier. SUB - Make sure to connect your TV to the MAIN terminal. 15 En Note • No video signal... can be output through the SUB terminal. Rear Panel 01 BDP-53FD 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 BDP-52FD 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 1 HDMI OUT terminal(s) - (below and page...
.... 4 AUDIO OUTPUT terminals - (page 21) 8 AC IN - (page 23) About the HDMI terminals on the BDP-53FD MAIN - Connect with an HDMI compatible AV receiver or amplifier. SUB - Make sure to connect your TV to the MAIN terminal. 15 En Note • No video signal... can be output through the SUB terminal. Rear Panel 01 BDP-53FD 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 BDP-52FD 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 1 HDMI OUT terminal(s) - (below and page...
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...input switches automatically on the Flat Screen TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) when playback is started or the Home Menu is displayed, if the Flat Screen TV's power was off, its power turns on the Flat Screen TV. The BDP-53FD has two HDMI OUT (MAIN, SUB) terminals.... When the input is switched, the playback picture, the Home Menu appears on automatically. Sound Retriever Link function allows you to enjoy higher quality audio by USB devices or via network. • The Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Sound...
...input switches automatically on the Flat Screen TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) when playback is started or the Home Menu is displayed, if the Flat Screen TV's power was off, its power turns on the Flat Screen TV. The BDP-53FD has two HDMI OUT (MAIN, SUB) terminals.... When the input is switched, the playback picture, the Home Menu appears on automatically. Sound Retriever Link function allows you to enjoy higher quality audio by USB devices or via network. • The Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Sound...
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...; Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver transfer control technology using a built-in high picture quality circuit to this function is activated even when no AV receiver is connected. Stream Smoother Link (Only for the BDP- 53FD) Stream Smoother is a function that ...improves picture quality of the disc. • See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible with Sound Retriever Link function. ...
...; Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver transfer control technology using a built-in high picture quality circuit to this function is activated even when no AV receiver is connected. Stream Smoother Link (Only for the BDP- 53FD) Stream Smoother is a function that ...improves picture quality of the disc. • See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible with Sound Retriever Link function. ...
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...order to enjoy the surround sound of the plug to an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable (below). For instructions on connecting the TV and speakers to the AV receiver or amplifier, refer to Single (page 43). BDP-53FD's rear panel To HDMI input terminal Match the direction of ...the cable. • Placing a load on the plug could result in faulty contact and no video signals being output. BDP-53FD Connect a TV to connect an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable. It is also possible to connect to the terminal To HDMI and insert straight. TV ...
...order to enjoy the surround sound of the plug to an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable (below). For instructions on connecting the TV and speakers to the AV receiver or amplifier, refer to Single (page 43). BDP-53FD's rear panel To HDMI input terminal Match the direction of ...the cable. • Placing a load on the plug could result in faulty contact and no video signals being output. BDP-53FD Connect a TV to connect an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable. It is also possible to connect to the terminal To HDMI and insert straight. TV ...
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...Match the direction of the plug to a TV, the TV's input may switch automatically. To HDMI input terminal BDP-53FD's rear panel HDMI cable (commercially available) AV receiver or amplifier AV receiver or amplifier Caution • Make sure to connect a TV to HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal, video signals.... HDMI cable (commercially available) HDMI cable (commercially available) To HDMI input terminal AV receiver or amplifier Match the direction of the plug to the terminal and insert straight. 02 BDP-53FD Match the direction of the plug to the terminal and insert straight. If this ...
...Match the direction of the plug to a TV, the TV's input may switch automatically. To HDMI input terminal BDP-53FD's rear panel HDMI cable (commercially available) AV receiver or amplifier AV receiver or amplifier Caution • Make sure to connect a TV to HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal, video signals.... HDMI cable (commercially available) HDMI cable (commercially available) To HDMI input terminal AV receiver or amplifier Match the direction of the plug to the terminal and insert straight. 02 BDP-53FD Match the direction of the plug to the terminal and insert straight. If this ...
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...of 480/576I or 480/576P when this player is not guaranteed. 21 En BDP-53FD's rear panel BDP-53FD's rear panel Red Optical digital audio cable (commercially available) To optical digital audio input terminal AV receiver or amplifier White Video/audio cable (included) 2-channel analog audio can ...of USB memory devices is connected using an HDMI cable). Direction of signal flow Note • To switch the video from the AV receiver or amplifier, also connect the video output terminals. Therefore, the picture may not be stored on the right column). Connect the...
...of 480/576I or 480/576P when this player is not guaranteed. 21 En BDP-53FD's rear panel BDP-53FD's rear panel Red Optical digital audio cable (commercially available) To optical digital audio input terminal AV receiver or amplifier White Video/audio cable (included) 2-channel analog audio can ...of USB memory devices is connected using an HDMI cable). Direction of signal flow Note • To switch the video from the AV receiver or amplifier, also connect the video output terminals. Therefore, the picture may not be stored on the right column). Connect the...
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...Digital Surround audio signals converted to adjust the range between the loudest and softest sounds (dynamic range) for output (when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is hard to DTS Digital Surround. Select this to output audio signals without using the DRC function. ... Dolby Pro Logic, the AV receiver or amplifier outputs the linear PCM audio signals as surround audio signals). Select this to linear PCM audio signals are supported. 07 Setting Digital Output Options Bitstream Audio Output PCM Re-encode Off DTS Downmix (BDP-53FD) Stereo Lt/Rt Downsampling ...
...Digital Surround audio signals converted to adjust the range between the loudest and softest sounds (dynamic range) for output (when the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., is hard to DTS Digital Surround. Select this to output audio signals without using the DRC function. ... Dolby Pro Logic, the AV receiver or amplifier outputs the linear PCM audio signals as surround audio signals). Select this to linear PCM audio signals are supported. 07 Setting Digital Output Options Bitstream Audio Output PCM Re-encode Off DTS Downmix (BDP-53FD) Stereo Lt/Rt Downsampling ...
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...signals to choose the type of the connected AV device using an HDMI cable. Partial Permitted Only discs whose safety has been confirmed are allowed to connect to BD-LIVE. Prohibited No disc is set to 480I/576I. Setting HDMI Mode (BDP-53FD) Options Single Explanation 07 Select this when...Select this when connecting to DLNA server. 43 Disable Select this when Resolution is allowed to connect to Setting the HDMI Mode (Only for BDP-53FD) on page 17. Resolution Auto Select this to a TV compatible with the selected resolution. Re-encode Select this to output the audio ...
...signals to choose the type of the connected AV device using an HDMI cable. Partial Permitted Only discs whose safety has been confirmed are allowed to connect to BD-LIVE. Prohibited No disc is set to 480I/576I. Setting HDMI Mode (BDP-53FD) Options Single Explanation 07 Select this when...Select this when connecting to DLNA server. 43 Disable Select this when Resolution is allowed to connect to Setting the HDMI Mode (Only for BDP-53FD) on page 17. Resolution Auto Select this to a TV compatible with the selected resolution. Re-encode Select this to output the audio ...
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...Extremely hot or cold places • Places subject to vibration • Dusty places • Places exposed to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Avoid the following types of the disc tray, and the unit could lead to peel off . If this could cause the ... from cassette decks or other device generating heat. Let the player stand at least 10 seconds. Select a stable place near the TV and AV system to which the player is exposed to standby, checking that getting alcohol, thinner, benzene or insecticide on the remote control to a soft...
...Extremely hot or cold places • Places subject to vibration • Dusty places • Places exposed to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Avoid the following types of the disc tray, and the unit could lead to peel off . If this could cause the ... from cassette decks or other device generating heat. Let the player stand at least 10 seconds. Select a stable place near the TV and AV system to which the player is exposed to standby, checking that getting alcohol, thinner, benzene or insecticide on the remote control to a soft...
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... (page 43). No picture is displayed or picture is not displayed connected? (page 16). Is TV Screen properly set appropriately? On the BDP-53FD, switch the resolution at Resolution (page 43). The subtitles cannot be switched for discs recorded on the Read the operating instructions for the TV...damaged? Is the input setting on a DVD or BD recorder. 58 En Read the operating instructions for the connected components and connected TV or AV receiver switch to the HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal (page 19). or amplifier right? With some discs, it may not be turned off the...
... (page 43). No picture is displayed or picture is not displayed connected? (page 16). Is TV Screen properly set appropriately? On the BDP-53FD, switch the resolution at Resolution (page 43). The subtitles cannot be switched for discs recorded on the Read the operating instructions for the TV...damaged? Is the input setting on a DVD or BD recorder. 58 En Read the operating instructions for the connected components and connected TV or AV receiver switch to the HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal (page 19). or amplifier right? With some discs, it may not be turned off the...
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...AV receiver or amplifier and check the audio output settings of the HDMI OUT signals are audio signals function is connected directly to Off (page 43). Is multi-channel sound selected? playback does not start. The characters that is not compatible with DTS Digital Surround is connected. set appropriately? For the BDP-53FD...this player are automatically converted to multichannel. Noise can be fast or slow. When an HDMI cable is When a Pioneer AV receiver or amplifier compatible with a new one. Are the audio cables properly • Connect the cable properly according to...
...AV receiver or amplifier and check the audio output settings of the HDMI OUT signals are audio signals function is connected directly to Off (page 43). Is multi-channel sound selected? playback does not start. The characters that is not compatible with DTS Digital Surround is connected. set appropriately? For the BDP-53FD...this player are automatically converted to multichannel. Noise can be fast or slow. When an HDMI cable is When a Pioneer AV receiver or amplifier compatible with a new one. Are the audio cables properly • Connect the cable properly according to...
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... Is the HDMI cable properly To use the Control function, connect the Flat Screen TV and AV system connected? (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) to the operating instructions for the HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal (...other than the HDMI the TV using a High Speed HDMI® Cable? For details, refer to a Pioneer product compatible with the Control function, some time may be required to On on the player (page 43.... is slow. Depending on the Set Control to update the software. 60 En For the BDP-53FD: Is the HDMI Mode set to On on the Internet connection and other brands that do...
... Is the HDMI cable properly To use the Control function, connect the Flat Screen TV and AV system connected? (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) to the operating instructions for the HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal (...other than the HDMI the TV using a High Speed HDMI® Cable? For details, refer to a Pioneer product compatible with the Control function, some time may be required to On on the player (page 43.... is slow. Depending on the Set Control to update the software. 60 En For the BDP-53FD: Is the HDMI Mode set to On on the Internet connection and other brands that do...
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...hub (or router with a hub functionality). • If this player has been set manually, reset the IP address of the connected TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) to switch automatically, set Control to turn on another device because the player turns off from the player's front panel ... power cord is turned on ? Settings I have made have been cleared. The player cannot be operated with the power of the TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) connected to the HDMI OUT terminal may automatically switch to 10 min/20 min/30 min, the player's power min...
...hub (or router with a hub functionality). • If this player has been set manually, reset the IP address of the connected TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) to switch automatically, set Control to turn on another device because the player turns off from the player's front panel ... power cord is turned on ? Settings I have made have been cleared. The player cannot be operated with the power of the TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) connected to the HDMI OUT terminal may automatically switch to 10 min/20 min/30 min, the player's power min...