Panasonic BDP-140 User Manual

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• Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver 

compatible with Sound Retriever Link function. 
Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or 
AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause 
malfunction.

 Stream Smoother (only for the BDP-
LX55)

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.

• On the BDP-LX55, this function is activated even 

when no AV receiver is connected.

 Stream Smoother Link (Only for 
BDP-440 and BDP-140)

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 41).
Control: On

• Also refer to the instructions for the AV receiver.

• See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible 

with Stream Smoother Link function.

• 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.

 About the PQLS function (Only for 
BDP-LX55 and BDP-440)

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 
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

– 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).
Control: On

• Also refer to the AV receiver’s operating instructions.

• See the Pioneer website for AV receivers supporting 

the PQLS function.

• 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.

• PQLS indicator on the player’s front panel display 

lights when the PQLS function is activated (page 13).

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