Pioneer Comprehensive Guide to BDP-51FD Blu-ray Disc Player Features and Playback
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01About 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.

• BDs: A (including A) and ALL

• DVDs: 1 (including 1) and ALL

Playing CDs

•CD-DA/DTS-CDs (music CDs) can be played.

•Music files recorded on CDs can be played. See Playable files on page 10.

•SACD, Video CD and Super VCD discs cannot be played.

•Regarding copy protected CDs: This product is designed to conform to the specifications of the Audio CD format. This player does not support the playback or function of discs that do not conform to these specifications.

DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a new two-sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content — video, audio, etc. — while the other side contains non- DVD content such as digital audio material.

The DVD side of a DualDisc will be played on this player (excluding any DVD-Audio content).

The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compatible with this player.

It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that being played will be scratched. Scratched discs may not be playable.

For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

Playing discs created on computers

•It may not be possible to play DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW discs recorded using a personal recorder or computer. (This can be due to various reasons, including disc properties, scratches, dirt on the disc, dirt on the player’s lens, condensation and so on.)

•It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a computer due to the application settings or environment. Record discs in the proper format. For details, contact the dealer.

Playable files

Music files recorded on DVDs and CDs can be played.

Caution

•In DVD, only the one recorded by the ISO9660 file system can be

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•Some files may not be playable.

•For some files, it may not be possible to use certain functions during playback.

•It may not be possible to play some files, even if they have the extension of a file playable on this player.

•Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played.

Supported music file formats

•Windows Media™ Audio 9 (WMA9) Bit rate: Up to 192 kbps

Sampling frequencies: 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

•MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps

Sampling frequencies: 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

Playable file extensions

•Music files

.wma and .mp3

•Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

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Contents Blu-ray Disc Player Thank you for buying this Pioneer product D3-4-2-1-1En-A Operating Environment        To establish a safe level Information courtesy of the Deafness Research FoundationContents Close the rear cover Putting the batteries in the remote controlWhat’s in the box Open the rear cover Discs that cannot be played Types of discs/files that can be playedPlayable discs Logo Application format Disc type Playing BDs  About audio formats Playing DVDs Playable files Part Names and Functions Front Panel Rear Panel Connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Connecting a TV About Hdmi  About Hdcp  When connected to a DVI device About the Hdmi high speed transmission  About Hdmi Control functionConnecting using the included audio cable and video cable CenterConnecting an AV receiver or amplifier Connecting using a commercially 02 available Hdmi cableConnecting using audio cables Audio cable includedConnecting the power Cord Turn on the power. Press  STANDBY/ON Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu If the Setup Navigator menu is not displayed Turn on the TV’s power and switch the inputSelect Proceed, then press Enter Check the settingsProceed to step Output test tonesTV Preset code list Operating the TV with the player’s remote control About the screen saver Display the Tools menu  To close the Tools menu Tools menu item list Select and set the itemWith no disc loaded, press the Tools button Switching the video output terminalErasing the additional data from BD-ROMs Use / to select Bdmv Data Erase, then press Enter About Film material Switching the output video resolution Press Output Resolution  To output film material If the disc menu is displayed Playing discs or filesForward and reverse scanning  To resume normal playbackPlaying specific titles, chapters or tracks Skipping contentStep forward and step reverse Switching the audio streams/ channels Switching the camera anglesSwitching the subtitles  Turning the subtitles offSwitching the secondary video Using the Play Mode functionsPlaying from a specific time Time Search  To cancel the search  To cancel Time SearchPlaying a specific title, chapter or track Search Playing repeatedly Repeat Play  To cancel A-B Repeat play To cancel Repeat Play Select A-B RepeatPlaying in random order Random Play  To cancel Random PlaySelect the Random Play Repeat play Random Search play Disc/file type Play Mode type Mark1Music file Playing music files Playing from the Home Media GalleryPlaying discs  Closing the Home Media GallerySelect Music. Press Enter Playing in the desired order HMG Playlist Adding tracks/files Select Folders or All Songs Playing the HMG Playlist  Deleting tracks/files from the HMG PlaylistAdjusting the video  When Memory1, 2 or 3 is selected About Pure Cinema Adjusting the Audio DRC05  Closing the Video Adjust screen  Closing the Audio DRC screen Closing the Initial Setup screen Changing the settings Initial SetupOperating the Initial Setup screen Select and set Initial SetupOptions Explanation English Setting Options ExplanationOff Subtitle LanguageOptionsExplanation  To change the language using numbers Changing to other language at language settingChanging the speaker setup  Closing the speaker settings screen Closing the Channel Level screen Registering or Changing the passwordAdjust the output level Select and set Parental LockChanging the Age Restriction for 06 watching BD-ROMs Input the passwordRe-input the password  To change the code numberChanging the Parental Lock level for watching DVDs Change the ageChange the level Changing the Country/Area codeUse / to change, then press Enter to set Select and set Options  To change the country/area code using numbersChange the country/area code Restoring all the settings to Factory default settings About the audio output settings Audio 4,5Playback TroubleshootingProblem Check Remedy Aspect Ratio is set to 43 StandardOUT COAXIAL/OPTICAL terminal? Terminal Priority. Set Output Terminal Priority properlyOUT output Coaxial When connected using an Hdmi cableAre Audio Output Mode and Speaker Setup properly set? Set Hdmi Audio Out to PCMConnecting and/or disconnecting Hdmi cables. If Output video resolutionConnected using an Hdmi cable Hdmi cable?Control in terminal Is Auto Power Off set to On?Others Set Hybrid Disc Playback to CDLanguage Code Table Language Code Table and Country/Area Code TableCountry/Area Code Table Specifications Cleaning the player Place of installationTurn the power off when not using the player Cleaning the pickup lens Specially shaped discs  Cleaning discs Storing  Condensation on discs07  Deep Color  DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Hdcp High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection  Dolby Digital Secondary video  S-Video output Secondary audio  Subtitle language OpenSSL Licenses libxml2  zlib  FreeType2 libpng  libjpg ReferencesReferences  GNU General Public License No Warranty  GNU Lesser General Public License Page How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries Page Pioneer Corporation
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BDP-51FD specifications

The Pioneer BDP-51FD is a high-performance Blu-ray player that represents a significant advancement in home entertainment technology. Designed for enthusiasts and casual viewers alike, this model is built to deliver an exceptional audiovisual experience, making it a worthy addition to any home theater system.

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