BDP-120 Blu-ray Disc PLAYER http://www.pioneer.co.uk http://www.pioneer.eu Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2009 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
DEAR Pioneer CUSTOMER If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
DEAR Pioneer CUSTOMER For U.K. model: Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Contents Introduction What would you like to do with this Player? ................... 5 About Discs .....................................................................6-7 Blu-ray Disc .................................................................. 6 Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player ......... 6 Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player ...............6-7 About Disc Contents ......................................................... 8 BD Video .............................................
Introduction What would you like to do with this Player? Watching high quality movies on Bluray discs This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc playback. BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 24) Enjoying different kinds of discs and contents What to do first: Refer to “Getting Started” (p. 10) to prepare for watching your discs. Introduction (pp. 5–12) Explains the important operation information.
About Discs Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media format, offering the following key features: • Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer) – with over 5 times the amount of content possible with current DVDs, particularly well suited for high definition feature films with extended levels of interactive features • Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high definition 1920 x 1080p resolution • Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound
About Discs available at the time of development and cannot guarantee support for future enhancements or changes to the standard. The following Audio CD discs cannot be played. • Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played back with this Player. • This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards.The following CD-RW/-R discs cannot be played.
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 Profile 1 Version 1.1), such as picture-in-picture, and BD-LIVE (page 26). For the BD video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW/BDLIVE, you can enjoy additional contents by copying the data from the discs or downloading it via the internet.
Important Information 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 storing discs in locations where there are large amounts of dust or moisture.
Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit “AA/R6” size battery (g2) • • • • AC cord USB memory device* Warranty card Operating instructions (this document) AV cable *Enclosed USB memory devices have not been confirmed for proper operation with this unit. Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection. (Pages 13–18) Turn off the devices before connecting.
Major Components Main Unit (Front) 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 STANDBY/ON (p. 20) STANDBY/ON indicator (p. 20) d PLAY (p. 24) H STOP (p. 24) F PAUSE (p. 30) KURO LINK indicator (pp. 20, 23) 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 Remote control sensor (p. 19) BD/DVD/CD disc indicator (p. 20) Playback indicator (p. 20) Front panel display (p. 20) Disc tray (p. 24) OPEN/CLOSE (p. 24) Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 Main Unit (Rear) 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (p. 15) VIDEO OUTPUT jack (p.
Major Components Remote Control Unit 1 17 2 18 3 19 4 5 6 20 21 7 22 8 9 10 23 24 11 12 25 13 14 15 16 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 STANDBY/ON (p. 20) TV CONTROL buttons (p. 21) AUDIO (p. 31), SUBTITLE (p. 31), ANGLE (p. 32) Number buttons (p. 35) CLEAR (p. 35) SECONDARY VIDEO (p. 26) REPEAT (pp. 30, 31), REPEAT OFF (pp. 30, 31) EXIT (pp. 20, 36) DISPLAY (pp. 24, 31) TOP MENU/DISC NAVIGATOR (pp.
Connection Introduction to Connections Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord 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 connect the audio.
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.
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 (1 and 2).
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 (1 and 2). This Player Video signal outputs: 576i 50 Hz 480i 60 Hz 576i: 480i: 576 interlace scan 480 interlace scan (Yellow) Yellow Blu-ray Disc Player VCR TV NOTE • Connect the Blu-ray disc player to TV directly.
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 OUTPUT 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 (1 and 2, or 3 and 4).
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 BDLIVE 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.
Disc Playback Before Starting Playback Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Approximate operating range of remote control Open the rear cover. Remote control sensor Press lightly on this part and slide into the direction of the arrow. 2 30º 30º 7m Insert the batteries (AA/R6 x 2). Insert as indicated by the / marks into the battery compartment. Remote control unit Insert the negative () side first. 3 Close the rear cover. Close securely (a click should be heard).
Before Starting Playback Turning the Power On Indicators on the Player STANDBY/ON indicator Blue on Power on Red blinks Preparing for standby Red on Standby KURO LINK indicator Red on Output the optimum picture quality for “KURO” (See page 23.
Before Starting Playback Operating the TV with the player’s remote control Language Setting 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 brands listed on the manufacturer code list. • The setting may be restored to the default after the batteries are replaced. If this happens, reset it.
Before Starting Playback CONTEC 44 CROSLEY 32 CROWN 38, 44 CRYSTAL 42 CYBERTRON 41 DAEWOO 07, 44, 56 DAINICHI 41 DANSAI 07 DAYTON 44 DECCA 07, 48 DIXI 07, 44 DUMONT 53 ELIN 07 ELITE 41 ELTA 44 EMERSON 42 ERRES 07 FERGUSON 07, 36, 51 FINLANDIA 35, 43, 54 FINLUX 32, 07, 45, 48, 53, 54 FIRSTLINE 40, 44 FISHER 32, 35, 38, 45 FORMENTI 32, 07, 42 FRONTECH 31, 42, 46 FRONTECH/PROTECH 32 FUJITSU 48 FUNAI 40, 46, 58 GBC 32, 42 GE 00, 01, 08, 07, 10, 11, 17, 02, 28, 18 GEC 07, 34, 48 GELOSO 32, 44 GENERAL 29 GENEXXA
Before Starting Playback Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications If you feel that the indicators on the Player are too bright when watching movies, you can turn them off except for the STANDBY/ON indicator. About KURO LINK function The functions work when a Pioneer KURO LINK-compatible Flat Screen TV, AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) or HD AV Converter is connected to the player using an HDMI cable.
BD/DVD/CD Playback This section explains playback of commercially available BD Video and DVD Video discs (like movies), CDs, and recorded BD-RE/-R, DVD-RW/-R discs. To stop playback Press H STOP. Resume playback function • If you press d PLAY next, playback will resume from the point where the Player was previously stopped. To playback from the beginning, cancel resume mode by pressing H STOP, then press d PLAY. (This may not work depending on the type of disc.
BD/DVD/CD Playback BD/DVD Menus Using the disc menu • This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD video disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up menu. • The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide (for options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the disc menu. DVD VIDEO Example: Select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”. 1 Press TOP MENU/DISC NAVIGATOR. • The disc menu screen is displayed if present on the DVD video disc. 2 Press to select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”, then press ENTER.
BD/DVD/CD Playback Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE BD VIDEO This Player is compatible with additional functions of BD-Video, BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1) and BD-LIVE. When using BD-Video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW, you can enjoy such functions as secondary video (picture in picture) and secondary audio, as well as subtitles and previews. When playing discs supporting BD-LIVE, special video images and other data can be downloaded from the Internet.
BD/DVD/CD Playback BD-RE/-R/DVD-RW/-R Playback BD-RE BD-R DVD-R DVD-RW You can play back a recorded disc (DVD: VR format finalized disc only / BD: BDAV format disc only). NOTE • The Disc Navigator screen also can be displayed by pressing TOP MENU/DISC NAVIGATOR when playback is stopped or by pressing ENTER after choosing “Disc Navigator” in Home Menu when playback is stopped. About Disc Navigator • The Disc Navigator can be displayed in two types, Thumbnail and Title Name.
BD/DVD/CD Playback Playback by selecting a chapter 1 Press GREEN while the Thumbnail screen is displayed. Playing back the title you stopped while being played 1 • The chapter screen is displayed. Press BLUE while the Disc Navigator screen is displayed. Playback CHAPTER Chapter 1 CHAPTER Chapter 2 CHAPTER Chapter 3 From Beginning CHAPTER Chapter 4 CHAPTER Chapter 5 CHAPTER • When seven or more chapters are displayed, switch pages by pressing PAGE +/-.
BD/DVD/CD Playback Audio CD Playback Playback by selecting a track 1 AUDIO CD Press to select the track, then press ENTER during playback or when playback is stopped. • Playback of the selected track will begin. • When seven or more tracks are displayed, switch pages by pressing PAGE +/-.
Playback Functions BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO BD-RE DVD-RW BD-R DVD-R AVCHD AUDIO CD Slow Playback Slow Playback functions when l or k is pressed for more than 2 seconds during pause. • Press d PLAY to return to normal playback. NOTE • This doesn't work for audio CDs. • Reverse Slow Playback cannot be performed for BD video and DVD discs in AVCHD format. Skip Search SKIP Playback skips 30 seconds ahead when SEARCH is pressed during playback.
Playback Functions NOTE • Press l, the Repeat Playback is cancelled and the next chapter (track) being play back. • Press k once, the Repeat Playback is cancelled and the player returns to the start of current chapter (track). • If you press k again (within about 5 seconds) the player will skip to the beginning of the previous chapter (track). • For Partial Repeat Playback, set the start and end points within the same title. • Repeat Playback may be forbidden depending on the disc.
Playback Functions Switching Subtitles Displaying the Angle Mark If subtitles are provided in multiple languages, you can switch between them. Press SUBTITLE during playback. • The display indicates the subtitle number currently being played back, and the subtitles appear. • Each time SUBTITLE is pressed, the subtitles change. • “–” is displayed if a disc has no subtitles. • You can also select “Off”. NOTE • Settig for subtitles can be changed also in Function Control Screen (Page 34).
JPEG File Playback CD-RW JPEG CD-R can be performed by pressing k or l. JPEG 4 Pressk orl to replace one image with another. • The same operation can be performed by pressing or S REV/V FWD. • Press RETURN if you wish to return to the folder selection screen. 5 To stop the still image playback at any time, press H STOP. Playing back Slide Show 1 In Step 2 of the left side “Playing back still images in a selected folder”, press d PLAY (Slide Show).
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 are the same for BD and DVD. Function control operation procedure Function control screen BD-VIDEO 1 1/3 C 5 / 25 00 : 20 : 30 2 English 1 1 5 . 1ch Off 2 Select ENTER 1 Press FUNCTION during playback. 2 Press to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.
Settings During Playback Functions which can be set Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip) • Shows the title number being played back (or track number when playing back an audio CD). You can skip to the start of the title (or track). • To 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. Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip) • Shows the chapter number being played back.
Settings SETTINGS Common operations The “Menu” enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments on the functions using the remote control unit. You 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 Display/LED” 1 3 2 Display the Menu screen Disc Navigator Settings On Screen Language Photos Select a menu item Press to select “Front Display/ LED”, then press ENTER.
SETTINGS Audio Video Settings NOTE • Characters in bold type are the default settings at time of purchase. TV Aspect Ratio You 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. Item Wide 16:9 : Select this when connecting to a TV with a 16:9 screen aspect ratio.
SETTINGS Audio Out Dynamic Range Control You can set the audio output when connecting to SURROUND equipment. 1 This sets the audio output connected to SURROUND equipment. Item Item HDMI Output: Select this when you connect using HDMI OUT terminal. Digital Output: Select this when you connect using DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal. 2ch Audio Output: Select this when you do not use SURROUND sound equipment. 2 You can set the audio output mode for each output terminal.
SETTINGS Playback Setting Parental Control This lets you set the Parental Control depending on the disc content. The available Parental Control Levels are shown below. The 4-digit PIN code number needs to be entered before the Parental Control Levels and the Country Code are set. The Parental Control Levels and the Country Code cannot be set if a PIN code has not been created or the PIN code is not entered. PIN Code Setting This sets the PIN code for setting or changing the Parental Control Level.
SETTINGS 5 Communication Setup This allows you to perform and/or change the communication setting. This setting is required to use BD-LIVE functions that connect to the internet. For setting the IP address, press to select “Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER. Do you obtain the IP address automatically? Yes NOTE No IP Address Netmask Gateway • Make sure that the LAN cable is connected to this Player. (See page 18.
SETTINGS 10 11 Select “Next”, then press ENTER. For the advanced setting (the setting of the Ethernet connection speeds), press to select “Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER. • Normally select “No”, then press ENTER. • The Ethernet connection speeds can be set when you select “Yes”, then press ENTER. • As automatic detection is made (factory preset mode), this setting is not normally necessary. If a situation occurs in which the Ethernet connection fails, etc.
SETTINGS 3 The operation procedure for inputting characters manually 4 NOTE • Numeric characters such as IP address can be entered on the input screen using the number buttons (0 to 9) or and ENTER on the remote control. IP Address Netmask Gateway Press the number buttons (0 to 9) or to select a number/character, then press ENTER. Repeat the step 3 to display all of the desired characters/numbers in the input field.
SETTINGS USB Memory Management The following instructions explain how to delete data downloaded from BD-LIVE and recorded on the USB memory device. 1 2 3 4 Insert the USB memory device into the BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal on rear of this player. Press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu screen. Press to select “Settings”, then press ENTER. Press to select “USB Memory Management”, then press ENTER. • “No USB Memory” appears when no USB memory is inserted.
SETTINGS • If the USB memory device is not properly installed or the correct update file cannot be found on the USB memory device, an error message is displayed. Check the file on the USB memory device, and then reinsert the USB memory device correctly. Software Update This function allows software updates by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal on this player. (To update software, use a USB memory device complying with USB specification 2.0.
SETTINGS Country Code List USA / CANADA / JAPAN / GERMANY / FRANCE / UK / ITALY / SPAIN / SWISS / SWEDEN / HOLLAND / NORWAY / DENMARK / FINLAND / BELGIUM / HONG KONG / SINGAPORE / THAILAND / MALAYSIA / INDONESIA / TAIWAN / PHILIPPINE / AUSTRALIA / RUSSIA / CHINA Language List English / Français / Deutsch / Italiano / Español / Japanese / Svenska / Nederlands Language Code List AA Afar / AB Abkhazian / AF Afrikaans / AM Ameharic / AR Arabic / AS Assamese / AY Aymara / AZ Azerbaijani / BA Bashkir / BE Byelo
Appendix Troubleshooting The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Player. Refer to the problems and lists of possible solutions below before calling for service. Power Problem Possible causes and solutions The Player power cannot be turned on. • Is the power cord firmly plugged into the AC outlet? (Page 19) • When the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet, press and hold STANDBY/ ON on the Player until “ ” appears on the front panel display.
Troubleshooting Picture Problem Possible causes and solutions No picture. • Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. (Pages 14–16) • Make sure that the connected TV or the AV receiver is set to the correct input. (Pages 14–16) • Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 9) • Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of this Player. (Page 6) • There is no picture from the HDMI output. − Are the settings performed correctly? Please check the settings.
Troubleshooting Network (Continued) Problem Possible causes and solutions Cannot download BD-LIVE contents. • Is the LAN cable connected properly? (Page 18) • Is the USB memory device properly connected? Check that the USB memory device is connected to the BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal of this Player. (Page 18) • Check if the BD disc supports BD-LIVE. • Check the setting for “BD Internet Access”. (Page 39) KURO LINK Problem Possible causes and solutions KURO LINK function does not work.
On-screen Error Messages Messages Relating to BD disc and DVD disc • The following messages appear on the TV screen in case the disc you tried to playback is not appropriate or the operation is not correct. Error message Possible Error Cannot play. • The disc cannot be played back with this Player. Incompatible disc. • If you load a disc which cannot be played with this Player (i.e.
Glossary AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) The AVCHD is a high definition (HD) digital video camera recorder format recording high-definition onto certain media by using highly efficient codec technologies. BDAV (Page 6) BDAV (Blu-ray Disc Audio/Visual, BD-AV) refers to one of the application formats used for writable Blu-ray discs such as BD-R, BD-RE, etc. BDAV is a recording format equivalent to DVD-VR (VR mode) of the DVD specifications.
Glossary HDMI (page 14) Progressive format 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 AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without degradation.
Specifications General Power supply AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (Normal) 20 W Power is automatically shut off if playback is stopped for about 10 minutes. (When “Auto Power Off” is set to “Yes”) Power consumption (Standby) 0.6 W (When “Quick Start” is set to “No”) 11 W (When “Quick Start” is set to “Yes”) Dimensions 420 mm g 58 mm g 268 mm (W g H g D) Weight 2.
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BDP-120 Blu-ray Disc PLAYER http://www.pioneer.co.uk http://www.pioneer.eu Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2009 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu).
