Pioneer BDP-LX70A operating instructions Contents

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Contents

01 Before you start

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disc/content format playback compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 File compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Titles and chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 DVD-Videoregions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 BD-ROMregions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

02 Connecting up

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using other types of video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting for HDMI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting using the component video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Changing the output video resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting using an S-Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting for surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Controlling this player via another Pioneer component . . . . . . . 14 Using an external IR receiver with this player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

03 Controls and displays

Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Front panel display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

04 Getting Started

Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setting up for network use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Playing movies, music and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Playing BD/DVD movies and Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

05 Using the Disc Navigator

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Movie Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Photo Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Music Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

06 Using the Home Media Gallery

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 About network playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Home Media Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Movie Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Photo Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Music Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 About Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Connect . . . . 36

07 Video/Audio Adjust menu

Video Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Audio Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

08 Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 About the audio output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Speaker Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Software updating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

09 Additional information

Taking care of your player and discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Screen sizes and disc formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Resetting the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Setting up the remote to control your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 TV Preset code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 BD/DVD language code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 BD/DVD country/area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Contents Blu-ray Disc Player Ventilation Caution For U.K model Contents Features ChapterUsing the remote control Putting the batteries in the remote controlWhat’s in the box Disc/content format playback compatibility General disc compatibilityBD compatibility DVD compatibilityDVD-Video regions Titles and chaptersBD-ROM regions Control Hdmi OUTComponent Video OUT Digital Audio OUT COAXIAL/OPTICALUsing other types of video output Easy connectionsConnecting for Hdmi output Connecting using the component video outputAbout Hdmi About Hdmi ControlChanging the output video resolution Connecting using an S-Video output24p output AutoDigital connections Connecting for surround soundAnalog connections Connecting directly to a PC Connecting via an Ethernet hubNetwork connection Controlling this player via another Pioneer componentUsing an external IR receiver with this player IR receiverOutput Resolution Front panel display STANDBY/ON  OPEN/CLOSERemote control Switching on and setting up Press Enter to start setting up using the Setup NavigatorSetup Navigator Use the / buttons to choose a language, then pressUsing the on-screen displays Setting up for network usePress Home Menu to exit the Initial Setup menu About the screen saverPlaying movies, music and photos Playing BD/DVD movies and Audio CDAbout NTSC/PAL TV systems Press  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a discPlayback controls Scanning video and audioResuming playback of BD/DVD movies and Audio CDs Resuming playback of movie, music and photo filesPlaying video in slow motion Changing the Play ModeVideo step forward and step reverse Switching camera angles Switching subtitlesSwitching audio streams/channels Switching the output video resolutionFrequently Asked Questions Playback sample rate of the audio is downsampled to 48 kHzIntroduction Alternatively, press Disc NavigatorSelect ‘Movies’, ‘Photos’ or ‘Music’ Press Home Menu to exit the Disc Navigator screenPhoto Navigator Displaying the browse menuSearching movies Browsing moviesDisplaying the Photo Options menu Browsing photosSearching photos Press  to display the Photo Options menuMusic Navigator Displaying the Song Options menuPress Enter to play the currently highlighted music Press  to display Song Options menuBrowsing songs Now playing song information Searching songsAbout network playback Using the Home Media Gallery Movie Navigator Displaying the Movie Options menuPress  to display 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 Music sources Browsing songsBrowse sub-menu gives you various ways to browse songs Changing content on your Media Server FAQAbout Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Connect Authorizing this playerVideo Adjust Creating your own presetsYou can create up to three presets of your own Adjust the picture quality settingsSelect ‘Audio Adjust’ Audio AdjustAudio DRC Using the Initial Setup menu Setting above is set to 169 Widescreen24p Direct Out OffDTS  PCM DTSPCM DVD About the audio output settings Speaker Setup Software updatingTaking care of your player and discs Resetting the player Screen sizes and disc formatsSetting up the remote to control your TV TV Preset code listInput the manufacturer code Confirm that the TV is responding to the programmed codeBD/DVD language code list BD/DVD country/area code listTroubleshooting 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 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio MAC Media Access Control addressDynamic range EthernetLicense OpenSSLOpenSSL License Original SSLeay LicenseTiff HowlUPNPLib/Intel Stack Jpeg image compression LibpngZlib FreeType LibhttpTinyLogin Vera.ttf/VeraMono.ttfShadow Utilities 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

The Pioneer BDP-LX70A is a remarkable Blu-ray player that stands out in the crowded market of home entertainment devices. Known for its superior performance and high-quality playback, it incorporates cutting-edge technologies that enhance the viewing experience for movie enthusiasts and casual viewers alike.

One of the standout features of the BDP-LX70A is its support for high-definition audio and video formats. It can play back not only standard Blu-ray discs but also DVD and CD media, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of content. With support for full HD 1080p resolution, the player delivers stunning visuals that bring movies to life. The device uses Pioneer's proprietary Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) technology, which provides an accurate digital connection with AV receivers, ensuring that audio playback is as pristine as video output.

The BDP-LX70A also incorporates advanced video processing, utilizing Pioneer's high-performance Diamond Amplification technology for enhanced picture quality. This technology reduces noise and improves detail, resulting in cleaner and more vibrant images even when scaling up standard DVDs to HD. Furthermore, the player features deep color and x.v.Color technologies, allowing for richer color reproduction and a broader color gamut, which is crucial for capturing the nuances in high-definition films.

Connectivity is another strong point of the BDP-LX70A. It includes multiple HDMI outputs, which allow for easy integration with modern home theater systems. In addition, there are options for Ethernet connectivity, enabling users to access streaming services and firmware updates. With support for BD-Live, the player allows access to extra content and features directly from the internet, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

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In conclusion, the Pioneer BDP-LX70A is a premier Blu-ray player that combines excellent audio-visual capabilities with modern connectivity options. Its advanced technologies and sturdy design make it a valuable addition for anyone seeking a quality home entertainment experience. Whether you're a cinephile or just looking for a reliable way to enjoy your favorite movies, the BDP-LX70A delivers on all fronts, marking it as a leading choice in Blu-ray playback.
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