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About Control Function with
HDMI
The functions work when a control function with HDMI-
compatible Pioneer TV or AV system (AV receiver or
amplifier, etc.) is connected to the player using an HDMI
cable.
Also refer to the operating instructions for the TV and AV
system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.).
To use the control function with
HDMI
• The control function with HDMI operates when
control function with HDMI is set to On for all devices
connected with HDMI cables.
• Once the connections and the settings of all the
devices are finished, be sure to check that the player’s
picture is output to the TV. (Also check after changing
the connected devices and reconnecting HDMI
cables.) The control function with HDMI may not
operate properly if the player’s picture is not properly
output to the TV.
• Use High Speed HDMI
®
/
TM
Cables when using the
control function with HDMI. The control function with
HDMI may not operate properly if other HDMI cables
are used.
• For some models, the control function with HDMI
may be referred to as “KURO LINK” or “HDMI
Control”.
• The control function with HDMI does not work with
devices of other brands, even if this player is
connected with an HDMI cable.
What the control function with
HDMI can do
• Operating the player with the TV’s remote
control.
Such player operations as starting and stopping
playback and displaying the menus can be performed
from the TV.
• The player’s playback picture is displayed on the
TV’s screen. (Auto-select function)
The input switches automatically on the TV and AV
system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) when playback
is started on the player or the HOME MENU is
displayed. When the input is switched, the playback
picture, the HOME MENU appears on the TV.
• The power of the TV and the player turns on and
off automatically. (Simultaneous power function)
When playback on the player is started or the HOME
MENU is displayed, if the TV’s power was off, its
power turns on automatically. When the TV’s power is
turned off, the player’s power automatically turns off.
Sound Retriever Link
About Sound Retriever Link
Sound Retriever Link is a sound quality correction control
technology that automatically adjusts the compressed
sound quality for the connected AV receiver using HDMI
control function.
Sound Retriever Link function allows you to enjoy higher
quality audio by setting the connected AV receiver’s
Sound Retriever function automatically.
Sound Retriever Link function on this player works
exclusively with the following situations.
• When playing via a network or playing PC contents
stored on a USB device.
• The Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Sound
Retriever Link function is connected to this player
through an HDMI cable and the player’s setting is set
as shown below (page 39).
Control: On
• Also refer to the instructions of the AV receiver.
• See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible
with Sound Retriever Link function.
Caution
• Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver
compatible with Sound Retriever Link function.
Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or
AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause
malfunction.
Stream Smoother Link
About Stream Smoother Link
Stream Smoother Link is a function that improves picture
quality of network video contents using the control
function with HDMI. Stream Smoother Link function
allows you to enjoy a high quality picture with less noise
by setting the connected AV receiver’s Stream Smoother
function automatically.
Stream Smoother Link function on this player works
exclusively with the following situations.
• When playing a video distribution service on a
network or PC contents stored on a medium.
• The Pioneer AV receiver with Stream Smoother Link
function is connected to this player through an HDMI
cable and the player’s setting is set as shown below
(page 39). Also refer to the instructions for the AV
receiver.
Control: On
See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible with
Stream Smoother Link function.
Caution
• Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver
compatible with Stream Smoother Link function.
Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or
AV converter (such as HDMI switch) can cause
malfunction.
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