Pioneer BDP-140 Owner's Manual - Page 18

BDP-140_UCXCNSM_IBD_EN.book Page 18 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 10:54 AM 02  Stream Smoother Link About Stream Smoother Link  About the PQLS function (Only for BDP-440) 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. PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio transfer control technology using the HDMI control function. The player's output signals are controlled from the AV receiver to achieve high sound quality playback using the receiver's quartz oscillator. This eliminates the influence of the jitter generated during signal transfer Stream Smoother Link function on this player works which can adversely affect the sound quality. exclusively with the following situations. • This player supports the functions below. • Playback of PC contents stored on discs and USB devices. - The "PQLS 2ch Audio" function that is only activated when playing music CDs (CD-DAs) • 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 41). Control: On • Also refer to the instructions for the AV receiver. • See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible with Stream Smoother Link function. Caution - The "PQLS Multi Surround" function that is activated when playing all discs (BDs, DVDs, etc.) with linear PCM audio output - The "PQLS Bitstream" function that is activated when playing with bitstream audio output • The various PQLS functions are activated when a Pioneer AV receiver supporting the PQLS functions is connected directly to the HDMI OUT terminal with an HDMI cable and the player's settings are set as shown below (page 41). • Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Stream smoother Link function. Control: On • Also refer to the AV receiver's operating instructions. Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or AV converter (such as HDMI switch) can cause malfunction. • See the Pioneer website for AV receivers supporting the PQLS function. Caution • The PQLS function may stop working when the video output resolution is switched. The PQLS function will start working again once playback is stopped then restarted. • When the PQLS 2ch function is activated, the output from the player's VIDEO OUTPUT jacks may not have the proper colors. If this happens, connect the TV and AV receiver's HDMI terminals to view the picture. • Turn on the power of the AV receiver connected to the HDMI OUT terminal, then start playback of the disc. Note • PQLS indicator on the player's front panel display lights when the PQLS function is activated (page 14). 18 En