Contents

01 Before you start

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Types of discs/files that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Playable files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

02 Connecting up

Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable . . . . . . 14 Connecting using a commercially available component video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting using the included audio cable and video

cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable . . . . . . 17 Connecting using audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting using a commercially available digital audio

cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

03 Getting Started

Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Operating the TV with the player’s remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 TV Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the TOOLS menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Erasing the additional data from BD-ROMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Switching the video output terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Switching the output video resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

04 Playback

Playing discs or files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Forward and reverse scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Playing specific titles, chapters or tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Skipping content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Step forward and step reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Switching the camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Switching the subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Switching the audio streams/channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Switching the secondary video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Displaying the disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the Play Mode functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Playing from a specific time (Time Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Playing a specific title, chapter or track (Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Playing a specific section within a title or track repeatedly

(A-B Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Playing in random order (Random Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 About Play Mode types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playing from the Home Media Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

6 Playing music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Playing in the desired order (HMG Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

05 Adjusting audio and video

Adjusting the video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Adjusting the Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

06 Advanced settings

Changing the settings (Initial Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Operating the Initial Setup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Changing to other language at language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Changing the speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Adjusting the output level of the various speakers

(Channel Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Registering or Changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Changing the Age Restriction for watching BD-ROMs . . . . . . . .45Changing the Parental Lock level for watching DVDs . . . . . . . . .46 Changing the Country/Area code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Changing the terminals for outputting video and audio signals (Output Terminal Priority) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Restoring all the settings to the factory default settings . . . . . . .49 About the audio output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

07 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 When connected using an HDMI cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Language Code Table and Country/Area Code Table . . . . . . . . . . .56 Language Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Country/Area Code Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Cautions on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Moving the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Place of installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Turn the power off when not using the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Cleaning the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Caution for when the unit is installed in a rack with a glass

door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

BDP-05FD specifications

The Pioneer BDP-05FD is a high-performance Blu-ray Disc player that epitomizes advanced technology and exceptional audio-visual experiences. Designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts, this model builds upon Pioneer's legacy of delivering premium quality products.

One of the remarkable features of the BDP-05FD is its support for high-definition video playback, including 1080p resolution. The player employs advanced video processing technology to optimize image quality, enhancing clarity and color accuracy. This makes it an excellent choice for viewing movies and high-definition content with stunning detail.

The BDP-05FD is also equipped with Pioneer's proprietary Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS), which provides digital audio playback without jitter, ensuring that music and soundtracks retain their original fidelity. This feature is particularly beneficial for audiophiles who demand the utmost accuracy in their sound reproduction. Additionally, the player supports a wide range of audio formats, including high-definition audio codecs like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, allowing for an immersive multi-channel audio experience.

Connectivity is another strong suit of the BDP-05FD. It includes multiple HDMI outputs for easy integration with modern home theater systems. The player also features legacy connectivity options such as optical and coaxial audio outputs, offering flexibility for various setups. For added convenience, it has USB inputs that allow users to play media files from external drives and streaming devices.

In terms of build quality, the BDP-05FD boasts a robust design that minimizes vibrations, reducing interference during playback. The player is housed in a sturdy chassis, reflecting Pioneer's commitment to quality and durability. Moreover, Pioneer's attention to detail is evident in the user interface, which is intuitive and easy to navigate, ensuring a user-friendly experience.

The BDP-05FD provides an exceptional blend of advanced technology, premium audio and video quality, and flexible connectivity options, making it one of the top choices for those seeking to elevate their home entertainment systems. Whether you're watching the latest Blu-ray release or enjoying a classic film, the Pioneer BDP-05FD delivers an unmatched viewing and listening experience, ensuring every detail is captured in stunning precision.

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