Pioneer BDP-LX70A operating instructions Network troubleshooting

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09 Problem

HDMI Control does not function.

Remedy

Verify that the HDMI cable is firmly connected.

Make sure that this unit’s HDMI Control is set to On (page 41).

Make sure that the HDMI Control for the connected components is set to On. For more information, refer to the operating manual for the connected component.

This function may not work properly if you have multiple components connected to a single plasma television, AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.), or HD AV Converter. For more information refer to the operating manual of your plasma television, AV system, or HD AV Converter.

You can enable HDMI Control by turning the HDMI Control setting to On for all components connected via HDMI cable. Check the video output from this unit once you have completed making connections and settings for all components. You will need to check the video output each time you change connected components or remove the HDMI cable.

Check whether the connected component supports HDMI Control or not. For more information refer to the operating manual of your plasma television, AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.), or HD AV Converter.

Certain functions are not supported on some plasma televisions.

This player does not support HDMI Control-compatible components other than those made by Pioneer.

This unit will not function properly with components that do not support HDMI Control, or when connected with components other than those made by Pioneer.

If you want to use an HDMI cable other than the supplied HDMI cable, use the one that supports the HDMI 1.3 specification (Category 2) or later. The HDMI Control functions may not operate properly if you do not use an HDMI cable that supports the HDMI 1.3 specification (Category 2) or later.

Network troubleshooting

Problem

Remedy

Home Media Gallery is not available.

LAN indicator is unlit:

 

Check the physical connections (hub, 100BASE-TX, or other cable quality).

 

LAN indicator is lit:

 

If this player’s IP address is set automatically, make sure that the media server’s address is also set

 

automatically. If the IP address of the media server has been set manually, set the IP address of the

 

player manually too (see Network on page 41).

 

Check the logical connections (IP address setup, DHCP, etc.). Confirm that the IP address is correct

 

if acquired using DHCP or Auto-IP in the Network Config. screen that follows the Initial Setup menu

 

(see page 41).

 

Confirm that the media server is on and not in standby or sleep mode.

 

Check the network and other settings on the media server.

 

Check that this player and the media server are on the same Local Area Network (LAN).

 

Check if the media server (Windows Media Player 11, Windows Media Connect or DLNA-compliant)

 

is running. Restart if necessary.

 

Check if the media server is setup correctly for file sharing, if the target folder has been deleted or if

 

one or more folders has become corrupted on the server.

 

Check if the PC is operating properly. Reboot the PC after confirming its specifications and setup.

A connected media server does not show up in the source list in the Home Media Gallery.

Confirm that the media server is on and not in standby or sleep mode.

Check the network and other settings on the media server.

Check that this player and the media server are on the same Local Area Network (LAN).

Check if the media server (Windows Media Player 11, Windows Media Connect or DLNA-compliant) is running. Restart if necessary.

Check if the media server is setup correctly for file sharing, if the target folder has been deleted or if one or more folders has become corrupted on the server.

Check if the PC is operating properly. Reboot the PC after confirming its specifications and setup.

Check that there are playable files on the media server.

After adding a new media server, exit the Home Media Gallery then, after a few moments, re-enter it.

 

A media server shows up in the source list

• Check the media server setup. If a client is registered (authorized) manually, the setup procedure

 

but is not available (a lock icon ( )

may have to be run again.

 

appears).

• Check that there are playable files on the media server.

 

 

• After adding a new media server, exit the Home Media Gallery then, after a few moments, re-enter it.

 

 

 

 

Content different from last time appears

• If the player cannot connect to the same server as last time (because it is switched off, for example),

 

on the network (missing items, etc.).

the player will connect to another server on the network. To see content on a particular server, make

 

 

sure it is running and then select it as the source in the Home Media Gallery (see Movie sources on

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Contents Blu-ray Disc Player Ventilation Caution For U.K model Contents Features ChapterWhat’s in the box Putting the batteries in the remote controlUsing the remote control BD compatibility Disc/content format playback compatibilityGeneral disc compatibility DVD compatibilityBD-ROM regions Titles and chaptersDVD-Video 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 AutoAnalog connections Connecting for surround soundDigital 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 filesVideo step forward and step reverse Changing the Play ModePlaying video in slow motion 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 Browse sub-menu gives you various ways to browse songs Browsing songsMusic sources 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 DRC Audio AdjustSelect ‘Audio Adjust’ 24p Direct Out Using the Initial Setup menuSetting above is set to 169 Widescreen OffPCM DTSDTS  PCM 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

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