Summary of Contents for Pioneer BONUS VIEW BDP-51FD
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Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc PLAYER...
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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.
CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
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CAUTION 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.
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
Chapter 1 Before you start What’s in the box Remote control x 1 Audio cable (white/red plugs) x 1 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE TV CONTROL INPUT SELECT ANGLE FL DIMMER AUDIO SUBTITLE Video cable (yellow plugs) x 1 CLEAR ENTER SECONDARY OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO RESOLUTION...
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. Logo Disc type BD-ROM BD-R BD-RE DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW CD-DA (Music CD)
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Note • Some discs cannot be played, even if one of the above logo marks is indicated. • To play 8 cm discs, set the disc in the 8 cm disc depression in the center of the disc tray. No adapter is necessary. 8 cm BD- ROM discs cannot be played.
About region numbers Blu-ray Disc Player and BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs are 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 are as shown below.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE TV CONTROL INPUT SELECT ANGLE FL DIMMER AUDIO SUBTITLE CLEAR ENTER SECONDARY OUTPUT RESOLUTION AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE HOME MEDIA DISPLAY POPUP MENU GALLERY MENU TOP MENU TOOLS ENTER HOME MENU RETURN PLAY...
19 PLAY MODE Press to display/hide the Play Mode screen (page 29). 20 POP UP MENU/MENU Press to display the BD-ROM or DVD-Video menus. 21 DISPLAY Press to display disc information (page 29). Front Panel STANDBY/ON Press to turn the power on and off. Remote control sensor Point the remote control to this, then operate it within approximately 23 feet.
Connect with an HDMI-compatible TV, AV receiver or amplifier, etc. 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.
Chapter 2 Connecting up Connecting a TV Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. Note • Make the settings in the Setup Navigator menu according to the type of cable connected (page 20).
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DVI device. About HDMI Control function • When the player is connected to a Pioneer Flat Panel TV or AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.), supporting the HDMI Control function, it can be operated from the Flat Panel TV or AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.).
Connecting using a commercially available component video cable Player’s rear panel SURROUND FRONT SURROUND BACK AUDIO OUT (2 ch) AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch) DIGITAL COAXIAL CONTROL HDMI OUT OPTICAL FRONT SURROUND AUDIO OUT (2 ch) AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch) DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL It is also possible to...
Caution • Video signals are only output with a resolution of 480/60i when connected using a video cable (included) or an S-Video cable (commercially available). • When connected to a TV using a video cable or an S-Video cable, also connect using either audio cables (use the included cable for 2-channel connections, a combination of the included cable and commercially available cables for 7.1-channel connections), an optical digital audio cable (commercially available), or a...
Connecting using audio cables Caution • For DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals, the DTS Digital Surround signals are converted to linear PCM for output (page 50). When connecting to a 7.1-channel compatible AV receiver or amplifier – Connect using the included audio cable and 3 commercially available audio cables (diagram below).
Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Player’s rear panel SURROUND FRONT CENTER SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT (2 ch) AUDIO OUT (7.1 ch) COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL COAXIAL CONTROL VIDEO...
Audio, subtitle and BDMV/DVD-Video menu language will also be set. When you have the player connected to a Pioneer Flat Panel TV that is compatible with HDMI Control, language settings are imported from the Pioneer Flat Panel TV’s language settings before Setup Navigator begins.
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– When connecting the player to an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable in order to listen to the Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals converted into linear PCM, connect the TV to the AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable (pages 14 and 17).
• The setting may be restored to the default after the batteries are replaced. If this happens, reset it. TV Preset code list Manufacturer Code(s) PIONEER 00, 31, 32, 07, 36, 42, 51 ACURA 44 ADMIRAL 31 AIWA 60 AKAI 32, 35, 42...
Item Description Add to HMG Playlist Add the selected track or file to the HMG Playlist (page 35). Delete from HMG Playlist Delete the selected track or file from the HMG Playlist (page 36). Now Playing Display the playback screen of the currently playing track or file.
Switching the output video resolution Use the procedure below to switch the output video resolution from the various video output terminals. Press OUTPUT RESOLUTION. CLEAR ENTER SECONDARY OUTPUT RESOLUTION AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE HOME MEDIA DISPLAY POPUP MENU GALLERY MENU The current output video resolution are displayed on the TV screen...
Chapter 4 Playback Playing discs or files This section describes the player’s main operations. For the types of discs that can be played, see Playable discs on page 8. For the types of files that can be played, see Playable files on page 10.
Playing specific titles, chapters or tracks Music files AVCHD Input the number of the title, chapter or track you want to play. • Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the number, then press ENTER. CLEAR ENTER SECONDARY OUTPUT RESOLUTION...
Switching the camera angles For BD-ROM and DVD-Video discs on which multiple angles are recorded, the angles can be switched during playback. Music files AVCHD During playback, press ANGLE. INPUT SELECT AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE • The current angle and total number of recorded angles are displayed on the TV screen and on the player’s front panel display.
Note • The types of recorded audio streams/channels depend on the disc. • If the audio stream/channel is not switched when AUDIO is pressed, switch it from the menu screen. • Some BD-ROMs do not include secondary audio. • Secondary audio mark is not displayed if Angle/ Secondary Indicator is set to Off (page 42).
Input the time. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the time. Use / to move the cursor. CLEAR SECONDARY AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE HOME MEDIA DISPLAY GALLERY TOP MENU ENTER HOME MENU Time Search 2 : 4 5 : 0 0 ...
Playing a specific section within a title or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Use this procedure to play a specific section within a title or track repeatedly. During playback, press PLAY MODE to display the Play Mode screen. VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE HOME MEDIA GALLERY DISPLAY...
Playing in random order (Random Play) Use this procedure to play the tracks or files in random order. During playback, press PLAY MODE to display the Play Mode screen. PLAY MODE VIDEO SELECT HOME MEDIA DISPLAY GALLERY TOP MENU The Play Mode screen can also be displayed by selecting Play Mode from the TOOLS menu.
About Play Mode types The functions that can be used differ according to the type of disc and file. In some cases, some of the functions cannot be used. Check the usable functions on the table below. Play Mode type Playing a specific section within a title or track repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Playing a title repeatedly (Title Repeat)
Playing from the Home Media Gallery The Home Media Gallery lets you display a list of the titles, tracks or files recorded on the disc. The discs that can be played from the Home Media Gallery are as shown below (see also page 8). •...
Select Music. Press ENTER. CD-ROM Music View available music. Select Folders or All Songs. Use / to select, then press ENTER. • Folders – The files in the selected folder are displayed. • All Songs – All the recorded files are displayed. Music CD-ROM Folders...
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Select the track/file to be added. Use / to select. Folders CD-ROM/Music Music001.mp3 Music002.mp3 Music003.mp3 Music004.mp3 Music005.mp3 Music006.mp3 Music007.mp3 Music008.mp3 15 items Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu. HOME MEDIA DISPLAY GALLERY TOP MENU ENTER Select Add to HMG Playlist. Use /...
• PDP – Select this when connected to a plasma TV of another brand. • Pioneer PDP – Select this when connected to a Pioneer plasma • Projector – Select this when connected to a front projector. • Professional – With this setting, video signal processing is restrained.
Closing the Video Adjust screen HOME MENU. Press About Pure Cinema There are two types of video signals: • Video material – Video signals recorded at 30 frames/second • Film material – Video signals recorded at 24 frames/second “Pure Cinema”...
Chapter 6 Advanced settings Changing the settings (Initial Setup) Operating the Initial Setup screen When playback is stopped, display the Home Menu screen. HOME MENU. Press ENTER HOME MENU RETURN PLAY Select and set Initial Setup. Use / to select, then press ENTER. TOP MENU TOOLS ENTER...
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Note • Items that cannot be changed are indicated in gray. The items that can be selected depend on the player’s status. • The factory default settings are indicated in bold. Setting TV Aspect Ratio 4:3 Video Out DVD 16:9 Video Out Still Picture Dolby Digital Out * Only valid for digital audio...
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Setting Options HDMI High-Speed Transmission The player’s setting screen is closed if the output video resolution is switched by changing the HDMI High-Speed Transmission setting. Auto HDMI Color Space YCbCr 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:2:2 RGB (16 to 235) RGB (0 to 255) Normally it is recommended to set this to Auto.
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Setting Output Terminal Priority On Screen Display Angle/Secondary Indicator Hybrid Disc Playback BDMV/BDAV Playback Priority Auto Power Off Setup Navigator Options Explanation Select the terminals for outputting video and audio signals with priority. For details, see Changing the terminals for outputting video and audio signals (Output Terminal Priority) on page 48.
Changing to other language at language setting Note • Refer to Language Code Table on page 56. • If a language not recorded on the BD/DVD is set, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected and played. Select and set Other. Use /...
Adjusting the output level of the various speakers (Channel Level) Adjust each output level of the different speakers by using test tones. Select and set Speakers. Use / to select, then press ENTER. TOP MENU ENTER HOME MENU Initial Setup BD PLAYER Video Out Audio Output Mode...
Input the password. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the number, then press ENTER to set. Use / to move the cursor. CLEAR ENTER OUTPUT SECONDARY AUDIO VIDEO RESOLUTION VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE HOME MEDIA DISPLAY POPUP MENU GALLERY...
Input the password. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the number, then press ENTER to set. Use / to move the cursor. CLEAR SECONDARY AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE HOME MEDIA GALLERY DISPLAY TOP MENU ENTER HOME MENU...
Input the password. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the number, then press ENTER to set. Use / to move the cursor. CLEAR ENTER OUTPUT SECONDARY AUDIO VIDEO RESOLUTION VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE HOME MEDIA GALLERY DISPLAY POPUP MENU...
Input the password. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or / to input the number, then press ENTER to set. Use / to move the cursor. CLEAR SECONDARY AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO SELECT PLAY MODE HOME MEDIA DISPLAY GALLERY TOP MENU ENTER HOME MENU...
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.
About the audio output settings The audio signals that are output differ according to the audio format recorded on the disc and the player’s settings. Check on the table below. Audio format BD-ROM Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS Digital Surround Converted to 2-...
Chapter 7 Additional information Troubleshooting 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 after checking the items below, please contact customer services.
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Problem Check Picture is disturbed during playback. Picture is dark. No picture is displayed or picture is not output in high definition when playing BDs. No sound is output. Is the disc played back in slow motion? Sound is disturbed. Is the disc played back in fast forward or fast reverse? Is the disc scratched? Is the disc dirty?
Set Dolby Digital Out to Dolby Digital 1, DTS Out to DTS 1 (page 40). When this player is connected by HDMI cable to a Pioneer AV receiver or amplifier compatible with the PQLS function via HDMI connection, the PQLS function is activated when playing CDs.
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• The HDMI Control function will not work if devices that do not support the HDMI Control function or devices manufactured by companies other than Pioneer are connected between the HDMI Control-compatible device and the player. • The HDMI Control function may not work with certain Flat Panel TVs.
Others Problem Check Is Auto Power Off set to On? The power turns off automatically. Is HDMI Control set to On? The power turns on Is HDMI Control set to On? automatically. Is HDMI Control set to On? Inputs of connected TV and AV system, switches automatically.
Language Code Table and Country/Area Code Table Language Code Table Language name (language code), input code Japanese (ja/jpn), 1001 English (en/eng), 0514 French (fr/fra), 0618 German (de/deu), 0405 Italian (it/ita), 0920 Spanish (es/spa), 0519 Chinese (zh/zho), 2608 Dutch (nl/nld), 1412 Portuguese (pt/por), 1620 Swedish (sv/swe), 1922 Russian (ru/rus), 1821...
Specifications Model Type Rated voltage Rated frequency Power consumption Power consumption (standby) Weight External dimensions (including projecting parts) Tolerable operating temperature Tolerable operating humidity Video outputs Video S-Video Component video HDMI Audio outputs 2-channel (stereo) 7.1-channel (multi-channel: front left/ right, surround left/right, center, surround back left/right, subwoofer) Audio output level Frequency response...
The player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for players are commercially available, we advise against using...
Handling discs Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs. Do not scratch the disc’s signal surface or let it get dirty. Do not load more than one disc into the player at a time. Do not glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball- point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument.
Deep Color This is one of the capabilities of HDMI™. The players supporting Deep Color can transmit a video signal with a color bit depth of greater than 8 bits per color component. Subtle color gradations can be reproduced when connected to a TV that supports Deep Color.
S-Video output An output terminal for transmitting separate luminance (Y) and color (C) signals over a single cord. It offers clearer pictures than the composite video output. Secondary audio Some BD-ROMs include sub audio streams mixed with the main audio.
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Introduction The FreeType Project is distributed in several archive packages; some of them may contain, in addition to the FreeType font engine, various tools and contributions which rely on, or relate to, the FreeType Project. This license applies to all files found in such packages, and which do not fall under their own explicit license. The license affects thus the FreeType font engine, the test programs, documentation and makefiles, at the very least.
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In order to support file conversion and viewing software, we have included considerable functionality beyond the bare JPEG coding/decoding capability; for example, the color quantization modules are not strictly part of JPEG decoding, but they are essential for output to colormapped file formats or colormapped displays. These extra functions can be compiled out of the library if not required for a particular application.
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Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.