Pioneer BDP-53FD Owner's Manual - Page 18

02 Caution  About the PQLS function PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio • Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver transfer control technology using the HDMI control compatible with Sound Retriever Link function. function. The player's output signals are controlled from Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or the AV receiver to achieve high sound quality playback AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause using the receiver's quartz oscillator. This eliminates the malfunction. influence of the jitter generated during signal transfer  Stream Smoother (only for the BDP- 53FD) Stream Smoother is a function that automatically improves picture quality when playing network video contents by using a built-in high picture quality circuit to reduce mosquito noise, block noise, etc. which can adversely affect the sound quality. • This player supports the functions below. - The "PQLS 2ch Audio" function that is only activated when playing music CDs (CD-DAs) - The "PQLS Multi Surround" function that is activated when playing all discs (BDs, DVDs, etc.) with linear PCM audio output Note • On the BDP-53FD, this function is activated even when no AV receiver is connected.  Stream Smoother Link (Only for BDP-52FD) 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. • Playback of PC contents stored on discs and USB devices. • 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 43). Control: On • Also refer to the instructions for the AV receiver. - 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 43). Control: On • Also refer to the AV receiver's operating instructions. • 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. • See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible with Stream Smoother Link function. Caution Note • PQLS indicator on the player's front panel display lights when the PQLS function is activated (page 14). • 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. 18 En