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BDP-121
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Blu-ray Disc PLAYER
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ENGLISH ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BDP-121 SA172WJ CAUTION: CLASS 2 VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM. ACHTUNG: BEI GEÖFFNETER ABDECKUNG IST SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 2 IM GERÄTEINNEREN VORHANDEN. NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN. ATTENTION : RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 2 OUAND OUVERT. NE PAS REGARDER FIXEMENT LE FAISCEAU. VARNING: KLASS 2 SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
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Introduction Contents Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE .............................. 26 Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary audio/ Introduction video playback) ................................................... 26 Contents ............................................................................. 2 Virtual Package ...................................................... 26 What would you like to do with this Player? ................... 3 BD-LIVE ........................................
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What would you like to do with this Player? Watching high quality movies on Blu- ray discs This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc What to do first: playback. Refer to “Getting Started” (p. 10) to prepare for watching your discs. BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 24) Enjoying different kinds of discs and Introduction (pp. 1–12) Explains the important operation information. contents Use this Player to enjoy various types of optical discs such as DVDs and CDs that contain various multimedia
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DEAR Pioneer CUSTOMER 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the high
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS � Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. � Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket o
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About Discs � BD/DVD video players and discs have region codes, which Blu-ray Disc dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. This Player's region code is A for BD and 1 for DVD. (Discs Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical marked ALL will play in any player.) media format, offering the following key features: � BD/DVD Video operations and functions may be different � Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer) from the explanations in this manual and so
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Introduction About Discs The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played. Structure of still images (JPEG) folders � Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be You can play still images (JPEG) with this unit by making played back. folder on disc as shown below. � Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD and Root 2 JPEG file format* cannot be played back. � Discs may not be played back depending on their recording status or the status of the disc itself. � Discs may not be playe
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About Disc Contents DTS BD Video DTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use in cinemas. Enjoy BD-specific functions including BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Linear PCM Profile 1 Version 1.1), such as picture-in-picture, and BD-LIVE (page 26). Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio CDs and on some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The sound For the BD video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW/BD- on Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. LIVE, you can enjoy additional content
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Introduction Important Information � This product incorporates copyright protection technology Disc Precautions that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Be Careful of Scratches and Dust Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of � BD, DVD and CD discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints this copyright protection technology must be authorized and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able by Macrovis
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Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit AC cord “AA/R6” size battery (2) AV cable Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection. (Pages 13–18) Turn off the devices before connecting. Step 3: Playing back discs Play back a Blu-ray disc after connecting the Player to your favorite equipment. Refer to Disc Playback. (Pages 19–35) Step 4: Adjust settings Adjust s
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Introduction Major Components Main Unit (Front) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 STANDBY/ON (p. 20) 7 Remote control sensor (p. 19) 2 STANDBY/ON indicator (p. 20) 8 BD/DVD/CD disc indicator (p. 20) 3 PLAY (p. 24) 9 Playback indicator (p. 20) 4 STOP (p. 24) 10 Front panel display (p. 20) 11 Disc tray (p. 24) 5 PAUSE (p. 30) 12 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 24) 6 KURO LINK indicator (pp. 20, 23) Main Unit (Rear) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 COMPONENT VIDEO output jacks 7 BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal (p. 15) BD ST
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Major Components Remote Control Unit 1 STANDBY/ON (p. 20) 2 TV CONTROL buttons (p. 21) 1 17 3 AUDIO (p. 31), SUBTITLE (p. 31), ANGLE (p. 32) 4 Number buttons (p. 35) 2 5 CLEAR (p. 35) 18 6 SECONDARY VIDEO (p. 26) 7 REPEAT (pp. 30, 31), REPEAT OFF (pp. 30, 31) 3 19 8 EXIT (pp. 20, 36) 9 DISPLAY (pp. 24, 31) 10 TOP MENU/DISC NAVIGATOR (pp. 25, 27) 11 Cursor buttons (), ENTER (pp. 21, 36) 4 12 HOME MENU (pp. 21, 36) 13 REV (p. 30) 5 20 14 PLAY (p. 24) 21 6 15 //k (pp. 27, 30) 16 PA
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Connection Connection Introduction to Connections Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 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 connect the audio. Video terminals/jacks on this Player Higher Quality HDMI OUT terminal Page 14 COMPONENT VIDEO ou
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Video Connections Connecting to the HDMI Terminal � You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal. � See page 45 for information on the output of next generation audio formats. � Use High Speed HDMI™ cables when using the KURO LINK function. The KURO LINK function may not operate properly if other HDMI cables are used. STEPS 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available)
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Connection Video Connections Connecting to the Component Jacks You can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images through the component jacks. STEPS 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect a component video cable (commercially available) to the component jacks ( and ). This Player (Red) CAUTION Red � You need to select the priority video output in (Blue) “Settings” – “Audio Video Settings” – “Video Out Blue Select”.
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Video Connections Connecting to the Video Jack You can enjoy the images through the video jack. STEPS 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect an AV cable (supplied) to the video jacks ( and ). This Player (Yellow) Yellow Blu-ray Disc VCR TV Player NOTE � Connect the Blu-ray disc player to TV directly. If you playback the image via VCR, To VIDEO output jack the image may deteriorate due to the copy guard function. AV cable (supp
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Connection Audio Connections Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Audio Jacks � You can connect audio equipment or the TV to the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal or AUDIO OUT jacks. � See page 45 for information on the output of next generation audio formats. STEPS 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect an optical digital cable (commercially available) or AV cable (supplied) to the optical digital audio terminals or audio jacks (
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Broadband Internet Connection Connecting to the LAN terminal � You can enjoy a variety of contents with interactive functions by connecting to the internet when playing BD- LIVE compatible discs. Refer to pages 26 and 39 regarding further information on BD-LIVE functions. � When using the internet, a broadband internet connection as shown below is required. STEPS 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect a LAN cable (commercially availabl
