Pioneer BDP-LX70A operating instructions About network playback

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Chapter 6

Using the Home Media Gallery

Introduction

The Home Media Gallery allows you to browse and play movies, music and photos stored on media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the player. This unit allows for the playing of files stored on the following:

•PCs running Microsoft Windows XP with Windows Media Connect installed

•PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed

•DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other components)

About network playback

The network playback function of this unit uses the following technologies:

Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Connect

See About Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Connect on page 36 for details.

Windows Media DRM

Microsoft Windows Media Digital Rights Management (WMDRM) is a platform to protect and securely deliver content for playback on computers, portable devices and network devices. Home Media Gallery functions as a WMDRM 10 for networked devices. WMDRM-protected content can only be played on media servers supporting WMDRM.

•Content owners use WMDRM technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM-protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you download licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

•This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.

DLNA

• DLNA CERTIFIEDTM Audio/Video/Image Player

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The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through a wired or wireless network in the home.

The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.0.

When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA-compatible device is connected to this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the software or device for more information.

•DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIEDTM are trademarks and/or service marks of Digital Living Network Alliance.

Content playable over a network

Even when encoded in a compatible format, some files may not play correctly. See File compatibility on page 7. Some functions may not be supported depending on the server type or version used.

Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files not supported by your server are not displayed on this unit.

For more information check with the manufacturer of your server.

About playback behavior over a network

•Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any media files stored on it are deleted while playing content.

•If there are problems within the network environment (heavy network traffic, etc.) content may not be displayed or played properly (playback may be interrupted or stalled). For best performance, a 100BASE-TX connection between player and PC is recommended.

•Playback performance will vary with the power and condition (seek time of the hard disk, etc.) of the PC being used.

•If several clients are playing simultaneously, as the case may be, playback is interrupted or stalled.

•Depending on the security software installed on a connected PC and the setting of such software, network connection may be blocked.

•Problems with the PC may cause malfunctions.

Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the Home Media Gallery features due to communication error/ malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment. Please contact your PC manufacturer or Internet service provider.

About the network settings

This unit uses DHCP and Auto IP functionality to make all the network settings automatically.

If you are using a broadband router or a broadband modem with a DHCP server function, setup should be completely automatic with no manual settings required.

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Contents Blu-ray Disc Player Ventilation Caution For U.K model Contents Features ChapterPutting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlWhat’s in the box BD compatibility Disc/content format playback compatibilityGeneral disc compatibility DVD compatibilityTitles and chapters DVD-Video regionsBD-ROM regions Component Video OUT ControlHdmi OUT Digital Audio OUT COAXIAL/OPTICALUsing other types of video output Easy connectionsAbout Hdmi Connecting for Hdmi outputConnecting using the component video output About Hdmi Control24p output Changing the output video resolutionConnecting using an S-Video output AutoConnecting for surround sound Digital connectionsAnalog connections Network connection Connecting directly to a PCConnecting via an Ethernet hub Controlling this player via another Pioneer componentUsing an external IR receiver with this player IR receiver STANDBY/ON Output ResolutionFront panel display  OPEN/CLOSERemote control Setup Navigator Switching on and setting upPress Enter to start setting up using the Setup Navigator Use the / buttons to choose a language, then pressPress Home Menu to exit the Initial Setup menu Using the on-screen displaysSetting up for network use About the screen saverAbout NTSC/PAL TV systems Playing movies, music and photosPlaying BD/DVD movies and Audio CD Press  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a discResuming playback of BD/DVD movies and Audio CDs Playback controlsScanning video and audio Resuming playback of movie, music and photo filesChanging the Play Mode Playing video in slow motionVideo step forward and step reverse Switching audio streams/channels Switching camera anglesSwitching subtitles Switching the output video resolutionFrequently Asked Questions Playback sample rate of the audio is downsampled to 48 kHzSelect ‘Movies’, ‘Photos’ or ‘Music’ IntroductionAlternatively, press Disc Navigator Press Home Menu to exit the Disc Navigator screenSearching movies Photo NavigatorDisplaying the browse menu Browsing moviesSearching photos Displaying the Photo Options menuBrowsing photos Press  to display the Photo Options menuPress Enter to play the currently highlighted music Music NavigatorDisplaying the Song Options menu Press  to display Song Options menuBrowsing songs Now playing song information Searching songsAbout network playback Press  to display the Movie Options menu Using the Home Media Gallery Movie NavigatorDisplaying the Movie Options menu Press Home Menu to exit the Home Media Gallery screenMovie sources Closer 102You should see a list of albums from the selected server Press Enter to display the Photo Options menuPhoto sources Browsing songs Music sourcesBrowse sub-menu gives you various ways to browse songs About Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Connect Changing content on your Media ServerFAQ Authorizing this playerYou can create up to three presets of your own Video AdjustCreating your own presets Adjust the picture quality settingsAudio Adjust Select ‘Audio Adjust’Audio DRC 24p Direct Out Using the Initial Setup menuSetting above is set to 169 Widescreen OffDTS DTS  PCMPCM DVD About the audio output settings Speaker Setup Software updatingTaking care of your player and discs Resetting the player Screen sizes and disc formatsInput the manufacturer code Setting up the remote to control your TVTV Preset code list Confirm that the TV is responding to the programmed codeTroubleshooting BD/DVD language code listBD/DVD country/area code list Playback troubleshootingFormat even if TV Aspect Ratio is set to 43 Standard Hdmi troubleshooting Network troubleshooting Miscellaneous troubleshooting Change the Set hybrid disc playback layer to DVDGlossary Dynamic range DTS-HD High Resolution AudioMAC Media Access Control address EthernetOpenSSL License LicenseOpenSSL Original SSLeay LicenseUPNPLib/Intel Stack Jpeg image compression TiffHowl LibpngZlib FreeType LibhttpShadow Utilities TinyLoginVera.ttf/VeraMono.ttf Luxi fontsPage No Warranty How to Apply These Terms to Your New ProgramsGNU Lesser General Public License Page END of Terms and Conditions Specifications Pioneer Corporation

BDP-LX70A specifications

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