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Contents

Chapter 1 Before you start

Checking the Accessories  ........................... 6
Propare the remote control  .......................... 6

Types of discs/files that can be played 

 ........ 7 

Playable discs  ......................................... 7 

Playable files 

 ........................................... 9 

Part Names and Functions  .........................

11 

Remote Control  .......................................

11

Front Panel  ..............................................

12 

Rear Panel ...............................................

12

Chapter 2 Connecting up

Connecting using an HDMI cable  ...............

13

About HDMI  .............................................

13 

About others makers’s discreteness of 
connection (Supporting HDMI CEC 
function)   ..................................................

13

Connecting a TV  .....................................

14

Connecting an AV receiver or 

 

amplifier 

 ...................................................

14 

Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier using 

an coaxial digital audio cable 

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15

Connecting components to the USB port  ...

15 

About USB devices 

 .................................

15

Connecting the USB device 

 ....................

16 

Network connection 

 ....................................

16 

Connecting via an Ethernet hub 

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16 

Connecting the power cord 

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16 

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Making settings using the Setup Navigator 

menu ............................................................

17

Using the FUNCTION menu  ........................

18

Chapter 4 Playback

Playing discs or files 

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19

Pause .......................................................

19

Fast Forward and Fast Reverse 

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20

Playing specific chapters, tracks or files

 ...

20

Zoom  .......................................................

20

Stop  .........................................................

20

Step  .........................................................

20

Previous and Next 

 ...................................

20

A-B  ...........................................................

20

Repeat  .....................................................

20

Playing photos as slideshows 

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21

Switching the camera angles 

 ..................

21

Switching the subtitles 

 ............................

21

Switching the audio 

 .................................

21

Switching the secondary video 

 ...............

22

Displaying the disc information  ...............

22

Continuing playback from a specified 

 

position (Continued Viewing Playback)

  ....

22

Playback functions  ..................................

23

Using the Play Mode functions  ...................

24

Playing a specific title, chapter or track 

(Search)  ...................................................

24

Playing in random order  
(Random Play) .........................................

24

Playing from the Home Media Gallery  ........

25

Playing discs  ...........................................

25

Playing video files 

 ...................................

25

Playing image files 

 ..................................

26

Playing audio files 

 ...................................

26

Playing in the desired order (Playlist) .......

27

Chapter 5

 Advanced settings

General Setting  ...........................................

28

System ......................................................

28

Language .................................................

29

Playback ...................................................30
Parental Lock ...........................................30

Network

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31

Video Output  ...............................................

32

Display Setting .........................................

32

Video Process ..........................................33
Mode selection .........................................33

Audio Output  ...............................................33

Audio Setting ............................................34

System Information  .....................................34

About how digital audio formats are 

 

output ...........................................................35

Chapter 6 Additional information

Cautions on use ...........................................36

Moving the player 

 ....................................36

Place of installation  ..................................36

Turn the power off when not using the 

player  .......................................................36
About Condensation  ................................36
Cleaning the player  ..................................36

Caution for when the unit is installed in a 

rack with a glass door 

 ..............................36

Cleaning the pickup lens ..........................37
Handling discs  .........................................37

Troubleshooting  ...........................................38

Playback  ..................................................38

Network 

....................................................

41

Others  ......................................................

41

Glossary .......................................................43

Specifications 

 ..............................................45

Summary of Contents for BDP-3120

Page 1: ...BDP 3120 Blu ray Disc PLAYER Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...on K058c_A1_En Symbol examples for batteries Pb POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The p...

Page 3: ...when on vacation D3 4 2 2 2a _A1_En Condensation If the player is moved suddenly from a cold place into a warm room in winter for example or if the temperature in the room in which the player is installed rises suddenly due to a heater etc water droplets condensation may form inside on operating parts and the lens When condensation is present the player will not operate properly and playback is no...

Page 4: ... HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 392 195 7 272 567 7 333 929 7 212 872 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS DTS HD the Symbol DTS or DTS HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Ri...

Page 5: ...s as slideshows 21 Switching the camera angles 21 Switching the subtitles 21 Switching the audio 21 Switching the secondary video 22 Displaying the disc information 22 Continuing playback from a specified position Continued Viewing Playback 22 Playback functions 23 Using the Play Mode functions 24 Playing a specific title chapter or track Search 24 Playing in random order Random Play 24 Playing fr...

Page 6: ...ages even if they look similar Do ot use different kinds of batteries together To prevent leakage of battery fluid remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control for a long period of time 1 month or more If the fluid should leak wipe it carefully off the inside of the case then insert new batteries If a battery should leak and the fluid should get on your skin flush it off with ...

Page 7: ... DVD R2 3 4 1 5 1 6 1 1 x 1 DVD RW3 7 1 5 1 6 1 1 x 1 DVD R2 3 1 x 1 x x 1 DVD RW3 1 x 1 x x 1 CD CD DA Audio CD 8 x x x x 1 x CD R3 x x x x 1 1 CD RW3 x x x x 1 1 CD ROM x x x x 1 1 1 Discs on which video image or audio files are recorded This player does not support multisession discs or multiborder recording 2 Including dual layered discs 3 Finalize them before playing them on this player 4 DVD...

Page 8: ...ased Furthermore the restrictions may be updated when the software is updated after purchase For Audio formats The following audio formats are supported on this player Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS Digital surround MPEG audio AAC Linear PCM To enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus DTS HD Ma...

Page 9: ...p3 001 jpg 001 mp3 xxx jpg xxx mp3 001 jpg 001 mp3 xxx jpg xxx mp3 The number of folders and files within a single folder including the root directory is limited to a maximum of 256 Also keep the number of folder layers to a maximum of 5 Notes The file and folder names displayed on this player may differ from those displayed on a computer Files are played in ASCII code order for discs in the order...

Page 10: ...gh DivX PLUS HD Maximum resolution Up to 1 920 x 1 080 DivX PLUS HD Up to 1 280 x 720 MKV MP4 mp4 1 1 Maximum resolution Up to 1 920 x 1 080 Video MPEG4 MPEG 4 AVC level 4 1 Audio AAC MP3 WMV wmv 1 1 Maximum resolution Up to 1 280 x 720 Video WMV9 WMV9AP VC 1 Audio WMA AVI avi 1 1 Maximum resolution Up to 1 920 x 1 080 Video MPEG4 Audio MP3 AAC 3GP 3gp 1 1 Video H 263 MPEG4 H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC ...

Page 11: ...ifferent audio streams availble in your disc 2nd VIDEO Switch on or off the secondary video FUNCTION To display a window to control information 11 ANGLE Switch the camera angle during playback 12 OPEN CLOSE Open Close the disc tray 13 CONTINUED Start a playback from a marked point 14 CLEAR Press to clear the numeric number etc 15 POPUP MENU MENU Press to display the BD ROM or DVD Video menus 16 RE...

Page 12: ...tray 4 Remote control sensor Point the remote control to this then operate it within approximately 7 m The player may have trouble capturing remote control signals if there is a fluorescent light nearby If this happens move the player away from the fluorescent light 5 Front panel display 6 USB port page 15 7 Reset button If the power cannot be turned off set to standby use a thin rod to press this...

Page 13: ... the products that have the capability to real ize a wide gamut color space based on the international standard specifications defined as xvYCC Audio signals that can be transferred with the player s HDMI OUT terminal Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS Digital Surround MPEG 2 AAC Linear PCM About the HDMI high speed ...

Page 14: ...amplifier Connect to an AV receiver or amplifier in order to enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio or DTS Digital Surround For instructions on connecting the TV and speakers to the AV receiver or amplifier refer to the operating instructions of AV receiver or amplifier Notes Hold the plug when connecting and disco...

Page 15: ... not operate with this player Operation of USB devices is not guaranteed BD LIVE cannot be used with NTFS file systems Use it with FAT16 or FAT32 Connecting the USB device Notes Be sure to turn the player s power off before connecting or disconnecting USB devices When using an external hard disk as the external storage device be sure to turn on the hard disk s power before turning on the player s ...

Page 16: ...Internet Notes If there is an available DHCP server in your local area network the IP address is obtained automatically Otherwise set IP address manually For some Internet service providers you may have to set the individual network configuration manually Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player due to communication error malfunctions associated with your network connection and...

Page 17: ...繁体 English OK Next page 2 5 Setup Nevigator When a Pioneer Flat Screen TV that is compatible with HDMI CEC is connected to this player s HDMI OUT terminal language settings are imported from the Pioneer Flat Screen TV s language settings before Setup Navigator begins 4 Select and set the video and audio output terminals Use a b to select then press ENTER See page 32 ᒭү J J Q Q Q J Q IPPTF 1SFWJPVT...

Page 18: ...guage Switch Subtitle language Bitrate SwitchtoAudio VideoBitrate Still Off Switch off the BD ROM s still picture Ins Search Forward 30 seconds Ins Replay Fast Reverse 10 seconds ago and start playback Subtitle Style Select subtitle style Secondary Video Open Close Second Video Secondary Audio Open Close Second Audio Slide Show Switch the playback speed while playing the picture slide show Transit...

Page 19: ...lock the protection Check Troubleshooting on page 38 if video or audio signals are not being output properly If the disc menu is displayed For some discs the disc menu is displayed automatically when playback starts The contents of the disc menu and the way to operate differ from disc to disc Resuming playback from where it was stopped resume playback function When is pressed during playback the p...

Page 20: ... disc after the playback is completely stopped When playback function is canceled please press again Note Not all Blu ray Discs support the resume feature Step During press The step playback switches each time the button is pressed Press to resume playback During playback press The slow forward speed mode switches each time the button is pressed following sequence 1 16X 1 8X 1 4X 1 2X normal Press...

Page 21: ...TLE The current subtitle and total number of recorded subtitles are displayed on the TV screen and on the player s front panel display To switch the subtitle press SUBTITLE again If the subtitles are not switched when SUBTITLE is pressed switch them from the menu screen Turning the subtitles off Press FUNCTION to select SUBTITLE then press OFF About displaying external subtitle files while playing...

Page 22: ...d Continuing playback from a specified position Continued Viewing Playback This function allows you to continue playback from a position you specify to be played next time even after turning the power off Setting During playback press CONTINUED at the position from which you want to start continued viewing playback The elapsed playing time at the specified position is displayed on the TV screen No...

Page 23: ...k for some discs or files even if indicated 1 on the table 2 For some discs normal playback resumes automatically when the chapter switches 3 No sound is produced during forward and reverse scanning 4 Sound is produced during forward and reverse scanning 5 Angle mark is displayed for scenes at which multiple angles are recorded if Angle Secondary Indicator is set to On 6 The types of recorded subt...

Page 24: ... ENTER 4 Starting playback from the specified title chapter or track Use c d to select Search then press ENTER Playing in random order Random Play Use this procedure to play the tracks or files in random order 1 During playback press FUNCTION to display the Play Mode screen 2 Select Normal Random Use a b to select then press ENTER 3 Select Random Use a b to select then press ENTER To cancel Random...

Page 25: ...ing an audio CD CD DA or DTS CD the Now Playing screen is displayed Some BD R RE discs have playback protection To cancel the protection input the password set for the disc Playing video files 1 Press MEDIA GALLERY to display the Home Media Gallery 2 Select discs or USB devices Use a b to select then press ENTER 64 7JEFP 1 4USFBNT BZFS G G G G 5ZQF 5PUBM 5JNF 7JEFP 3FTPMVUJPO SBNF 3BUF 1 Media Gal...

Page 26: ...list is reached Use to display the previous or next file About Slideshow A display of the files on the disc or in the folder that switches automatically Playing audio files 1 Press MEDIA GALLERY to display the Home Media Gallery 2 Select discs or USB devices Use a b to select then press ENTER 3 Select Music folders Use a b to select video files then press ENTER 4 Select the folder or containing th...

Page 27: ...dd to Playlist Use a b to select then press ENTER The track or file selected in step 3 is added to the Playlist To add more tracks or files repeat steps 3 to 5 Playing the Playlist 1 Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the Home Media Gallery The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home Menu then pressing ENTER 2 Select Playlist Use a b to select then press...

Page 28: ...he power will be automatically turned off if no operation has been performed for more than 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes Disc Auto Playback On Turn on disc auto playback mode Off Turn off disc auto playback mode Control with HDMI This player supports Easylink which uses the HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control protocol You can use one single remote control to control all HDMI CEC functions of ...

Page 29: ...ess ENTER to return Gereral Setting Menu Upgrade You may select to Upgrade the software from the USB flash drive 1 Connect the USB flash drive which contains the upgrade file package 2 Follow the instruction on the TV screen to confirm upgrade operation Upgrade complete the software the system will reboot after 5s or Enter key is pressed Notes Do not unplug the power cord or remove the USB flash d...

Page 30: ... mode and PIP Mark is set to ON On Dispaly the PIP mark Off Hide the PIP mark Secondary Audio Mark On Dispaly Secondary Audio Mark Off Hide the Secondary Audio Mark Last Memory If you open a disc or switch this player to standby state during normal playback the BD Player can memory the end playing point the player will start playback from the memory point next time On Active Last Memory feature Of...

Page 31: ... intended for your current residential region country Use 0 9 enter your password Press a b to select the country code And press ENTER to reture Network YJU 6TF DVSTPS LFZ UP NPWF GPDVT VTF þ OUFSÿ LFZ UP TFMFDU 3FUVSO FOFSBM 4FUUJOH 4ZTUFN BOHVBHF 1MBZCBDL 1BSFOUBM PDL FUXPSL 1 4FUUJOH JWF POOFDUJPO OUFSOFU POOFDUJPO OGPSNBUJPO POOFDUJPO 5FTU OBCMF 1FSNJUUFE To setup the network connection enjoy ...

Page 32: ...orks if the disc is labeled for 4 3PS 4 3 Letterbox Select this when connecting to a 4 3 screen TV and playing a 16 9 video The video will be played with black bands at the top and bottom Video Resolution Select a video output resolution that is compatible with your TV display capability Auto Select the most suitable resolution according to the input video 480I 576I 480P 576P 720P 1080I 1080P Sele...

Page 33: ... Sharpness Select the level of sharpness High Middle Low High Select High sharpness level Middle Select Middle sharpness level Low Select Low sharpness level Mode selection YJU 6TF DVSTPS LFZ UP NPWF GPDVT VTF þ OUFSÿ LFZ UP TFMFDU 3FUVSO 7JEFP 0VUQVU JTQMBZ 4FUUJOH 7JEFP 1SPDFTT PEF 4FMFDUJPO FUBJM Detail Select the output mode of video options include Standard Fine Soft these can change the outp...

Page 34: ...f this setting DRC Off Select this to output audio signals without using the DRC function On Select this to adjust the range between the loudest and softest sounds dynamic range for playback at average volume Use this when it is hard to hear dialog or when watching movies at midnight Auto Select to switch the DRC setting On Off automatically according to the input audio signal from the disc This o...

Page 35: ...HD Dolby Digital PCM 7 1ch DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround PCM 5 1ch DTS 5 1ch DTS 5 1ch DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS ES 6 1ch PCM 7 1ch DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio DTS ES 6 1ch PCM 7 1ch PCM PCM 7 1ch PCM 2ch2 PCM 7 1ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital MPEG 2 AAC MPEG 2 AAC MPEG 2 AAC PCM 5 1ch MPEG 2 AAC MPEG 2 AAC 1 If there...

Page 36: ...the TV is turned on while the player s power is turned on This is not a malfunction with the player or TV If this happens turn the player s power off In the same way noise may be heard in the sound of a radio About Condensation If the player is moved suddenly from a cold place into a warm room in winter for example or if the temperature in the room in which the player is installed rises suddenly d...

Page 37: ... extremely low temperatures Be sure to read the cautions included with the disc Cleaning discs It may not be possible to play the disc if there are fingerprints or dust on it In this case using a cleaning cloth etc to wipe the disc gently from the center toward the outer edge Do not use a dirty cleaning cloth Do not use benzene thinner or other volatile chemicals Also do not use record spray or an...

Page 38: ...properly in the depression in the disc tray Is the region number correct See About region numbers on page 7 for the region numbers of discs that can be played on this player No picture is displayed or the picture is not displayed properly Is the HDMI cable properly connected Connect the cable properly according to the connected devices page 13 Insert the cable firmly and all the way in Is the HDMI...

Page 39: ... a setting other than Auto or Source Direct The subtitles cannot be switched The subtitles cannot be switched for discs recorded on a DVD or BD recorder Sound and picture are not synchronized Is Output Terminal properly set Set Output Terminal properly No sound is output Sound is not output properly Is the disc played back in slow motion Is the disc played back in fast forward or fast reverse No s...

Page 40: ... files recorded on the disc loading may take several dozen minutes is displayed in file names etc The characters that cannot be displayed on this player are displayed in When you are input characters via media and peripheral equipment etc The characters which include simplified character of part or all simplified character is no true display A message indicating low memory appears while playing a ...

Page 41: ...ctionality Problem Check Remedy Is HDMI CEC set to On on the connected device Set HDMI CEC to On on the connected device The HDMI CEC function operates when HDMI CEC is set to On for all devices connected to the HDMI OUT terminal Once connections and settings of all the devices are finished be sure to check that the player s picture is output to the Flat Screen TV Also check after changing the con...

Page 42: ...on the player s front panel or STANDBY ON on the remote control and check that POWER OFF has turned off from the player s front panel display before disconnecting the power cord Be particularly careful when the power cord is connected to the AC outlet on another device because the player turns off in conjunction with the device USB external storage device does not work with this player properly Is...

Page 43: ...to 5 1 channels with a fraction of the amount of data as compared to linear PCM audio signals Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus is an audio format for high definition media Built on Dolby Digital it combines the efficiency and flexibility to provide high quality multi channel audio With BD ROMs up to 7 1 channels of digital sound can be recorded Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an audio format usi...

Page 44: ...ude MPEG 1 Audio MPEG 2 Audio MPEG 2 AAC etc Parental Lock See Changing the Parental Lock level for viewing DVDs and Changing the Age Restriction for viewing BD ROMs on page 30 Picture in Picture P in P This is a function for superimposing a sub video on the main video Some BD ROMs include secondary video which can be superimposed on the primary video Port number This is a sub address provided bel...

Page 45: ...4 Hz to 88 kHz 192 kHz sampling Digital audio outputs Coaxial 1 set Coaxial digital jack LAN 1set Ethernet jack 10BASE T 100BASE TX USB 1 set Type A Notes The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice This item incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation Reverse enginee...

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