Pioneer BDP-52FD Owner's Manual - Page 18

02  Stream Smoother Link About Stream Smoother Link  About the PQLS function PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio 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. 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 which can adversely affect the sound quality. Stream Smoother Link function on this player works • This player supports the functions below. exclusively with the following situations. - The "PQLS 2ch Audio" function that is only • Playback of PC contents stored on discs and USB activated when playing music CDs (CD-DAs) devices. - The "PQLS Multi Surround" function that is • The Pioneer AV receiver with Stream Smoother Link function is connected to this player through an HDMI activated when playing all discs (BDs, DVDs, etc.) with linear PCM audio output cable.and the player's setting is set as shown below - The "PQLS Bitstream" function that is activated (page 42). when playing with bitstream audio output Control: On • The various PQLS functions are activated when a • Also refer to the instructions for the AV receiver. Pioneer AV receiver supporting the PQLS functions is • See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible with Stream Smoother Link function. connected directly to the HDMI OUT terminal with an HDMI cable and the player's settings are set as shown below (page 42). Caution • Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Stream smoother Link function. Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or Control: On • Also refer to the AV receiver's operating instructions. • See the Pioneer website for AV receivers supporting the PQLS function. AV converter (such as HDMI switch) can cause malfunction. 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