Before Starting Playback
About KURO LINK function
The functions work when a Pioneer KURO LINK-compatible
Flat Panel TV or AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) is
connected to the player using an HDMI cable.
Also refer to the operating instructions of the Flat Panel TV
and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.)
To use the KURO LINK function
The KURO LINK function operates only when “Video Out
Select” is set to “HDMI”.
The KURO LINK function operates when KURO LINK is set
to On for all devices connected with HDMI cables.
Once connections and the settings of all the devices
are finished, be sure to check that the player’s picture is
output to the Flat Panel TV. (Also check after changing
the connected devices and reconnecting HDMI cables.)
The KURO LINK function may not operate properly if the
player’s picture is not properly output to the Flat Panel TV.
Use High Speed HDMI™ cables when using the KURO
LINK function. The KURO LINK function may not operate
properly if other HDMI cables are used.
For some models, the KURO LINK function may be
referred to as “HDMI Control”.
The KURO LINK function does not work with devices of
other brands, even if connected with an HDMI cable.
What the KURO LINK function can do
Outputting the optimum picture quality for “KURO”
from the player.
When the KURO LINK function is enabled, video signals
with the optimum picture quality for “KURO” are output
from the player’s HDMI terminal.
The KURO LINK indicator on the player lights red.
Operating the player with the Flat Panel TV’s remote
control.
Such player operations as starting and stopping playback
and displaying the menus can be performed from the Flat
Panel TV.
The player’s playback picture is displayed on the Flat
Panel TV’s screen. (Auto-select function)
The input switches automatically on the Flat Panel TV and
AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) when playback is
started on the player or the Home Menu or Disc Navigator
is displayed. When the input is switched, the playback
picture, the Home Menu or Disc Navigator appears on the
Flat Panel TV.
The power of the Flat Panel TV and the player turns
on and off automatically.
(Simultaneous power function)
When playback on the player is started or the Home
Menu or Disc Navigator is displayed, if the Flat Panel TV’s
power was off, its power turns on automatically. When
the Flat Panel TV’s power is turned off, the player’s power
automatically turns off.
The player’s on-screen display language switches
automatically.
(Unified language function)
When the language information from a connected Flat
Panel TV is received, you can have the player’s on-screen
display language change automatically to that of the Flat
Panel TV. This function is available only when playback is
stopped and the menu screen is not displayed.
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Turning Off the LCD Backlight and
Indications
If you feel that the indicators on the Player are too
bright when watching movies, you can turn them off
except for the STANDBY/ON indicator.
Operate using the remote control
unit
Press
FRONT LIGHT
to turn the LCD backlight
on or off.
HOME MENU operation
Press
HOME MENU
to display the Home Menu
screen.
Press
to select “Settings”, then
press
ENTER
.
Press
to select “Front Display/LED”, then
press
ENTER
.
Audio Video Settings
Quick Start
Auto Power Off
KURO LINK
Playback Setting
Communication Setup
Version
Front Display/LED
USB Memory Management
Software Update
System Reset
Press
to select “On” or “Off”, then press
ENTER
.
Press
HOME MENU
or
EXIT
to exit.
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