Panasonic BDP-140 User Manual

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The functions work when a control function with HDMI-
compatible Pioneer Flat Screen 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 Flat Screen 
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 Flat Screen 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 Flat Screen TV.

• Use High Speed HDMI

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 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

When the control function with HDMI is enabled, 
video signals with the optimum picture quality for 
control function with HDMI are output from the 
player’s HDMI terminal.

Such player operations as starting and stopping 
playback and displaying the menus can be performed 
from the Flat Screen TV. 

The input switches automatically on the Flat Screen 
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 Flat Screen 
TV.

When playback on the player is started or the HOME 
MENU is displayed, if the Flat Screen TV’s power was 
off, its power turns on automatically. When the Flat 
Screen TV’s power is turned off, the player’s power 
automatically turns off. 

 Setting the HDMI Mode (Only for 
BDP-LX55)

The BDP-LX55 has two 

HDMI OUT (MAIN, SUB) 

terminals. See page 14 for the details on these terminals.

The 

HDMI Mode needs to be selected before playback to 

use the control function appropriately.

To make the setting, press 

HOME MENU to display the 

Home Menu, select 

Initial Setup 

 Audio Output  

HDMI Mode.

See the table below and set up the 

HDMI Mode 

according to your connection style.

• No video signal is output through the 

SUB terminal. 

This terminal is only for audio signals.

 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.

• PC Audio Stream that is played by USB devices or via 

network.

• 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 41).
Control: On

• Also refer to the instructions of the AV receiver.

• See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible 

with Sound Retriever Link function. 

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