Pioneer BDP-121 - Manual (Page 16)

Video Connections
Connecting to the HDMI Terminal
You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal.
See page 45 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.
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. •
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This Player
Equipment with an HDMI terminal
NOTE
Audio transmitted in DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master
Audio formats is output from the
HDMI terminal as Bitstream. Connect
an amplifier with a built-in decoder to
enjoy the fine sound quality. •
Selecting the priority video output when
connecting HDMI and Component video
When you connect both an HDMI cable and a
component cable to this player, you need to select
the priority video output in “Settings” – “Audio Video
Settings” – “Video Out Select”. (See page 37.)
NOTE
When you connect the player to a Pioneer TV with an
HDMI cable only and the TV is turned on, the video output
switches to HDMI automatically. (The above setting is
unnecessary.)
When you connect the player to a TV with an HDMI cable,
“HDMI Video Out” is set to “Auto”. If you don’t get a stable
image, select the desired resolution*.
When you set “HDMI Video Out” to a setting other than
“Auto”, you can only select resolutions* that are compatible
with the connected TV.
Refer to “HDMI Video Out” on page 37 regarding the
resolutions of the HDMI video output. •
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When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch
Digital Output is available. •
HDMI cable
(commercially available)


To HDMI OUT terminal
To HDMI IN terminal
TV Projector AV receiver
STEPS
Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (
 and ).
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After connecting
Secure the HDMI cable to the HDMI cable holder, passing it through the holder. (Page 11)
If desired, connect audio equipment. (Page 17)
Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 24–29)
Refer to KURO LINK function. (Pages 23 and 38) •
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