Pioneer Blu-ray players 2011 - BDP-140/BDP-440/BDP-LX55/BDP-53FD - Page 31

I find the way to change in SACD 2ch, multichannel and normal CD. When you put in player hybrid SACD stop it. Then push the CD/SACD button and on display will change to CD AREA, 2CH and MULTICHANNEL.

thanks for the info

lol

Absolutely worst review not even accurate

everyone expects a true review

I agree....

I tried standard USB wifi dongle on my BDP-440, all I can see is "not supported" memo on TV display...looks like it´s a tricky thing with Mediatek chip, though specs state that it supports USB wifi...
I´m still waiting for Pioneer to come up with some solution for the dropouts issue so I can reconnect LAN without worrying of when it happens again, in a middle of movie...

I think some of us are confused. Let me help. Wireless USB simply means that you don't need a USB cable to use a USB device, such as a mouse or keyboard. The wireless LAN adapters connect via Ethernet. When terms such as USB wireless LAN or similar are used, that means that the wireless bridge connects to the player's Ethernet port, and uses the player's USB port simply to power the wireless bridge. I hope this clarifies things for you guys.

I'm sorry but that's not true. USB wifi dongle means you only have to connect the dongle to the USB port in your device (tv, receiver, etc.) with no need of ethernet connection. Both power AND connection pass through the USB port

Exactly...that`s the whole purpose of it...unfortunately, Pioneer somehow managed to not allow anything but their own and very expensive AS-WL300 USB wireless kit (which is meant to be connected to both LAN/ethernet interface and rear USB port)
though it`s strange as allegedly used Mediatek MT8550 should allow casual USB wifi dongle...
maybe it just needs some special driver or formatting prior to be used with BDP-440...?

This is what I tried to use...

That's why I'm going to buy http://www.netgear.com/home/products.../XAVB5004.aspx
For just a bit more than 100 euros I think it will solve the problem

This is very interesting close-up picture of BDP-440`s display (unflashed) showing some interesting characters...though they are not visible when the display is on...even HDMI 1 2 is there...
(sorry for dusty scene, snapped with 12MP Nokia N8)

It`s intended to be connected to LAN interface on the player?
If yes, it doesn`t solve my problem with AVR dropouts...I wanted to avoid LAN connection in the BDP-440 until Pioneer fixes the problem...
though it appears it could work as it`s not directly connecting player with router...the dropouts are occuring when LAN cable from the player is connected with router as well as LAN cable from AVR goes to the same router...
but it`s still pretty expensive...

real problem is that there shouldn`t be any LAN issue on new player whatsoever...it`s Pioneer`s turn now...

I thought Chris Walker already cleared the whole USB thing. He said that the players will not only accept the Pioneer one but also any wireless bridge device.

He did, but the Mediatek chip used in new Pio BDPs is according to its specs supposed to support USB Wifi dongle, too...obviously it does not...

I wonder if that is hdmi 1 and/or 2 in reference to the 2 hdmi port on the 53fd?

It's has ext hdd does that light up?

It is a shame the manual has zero info on the front display

A canadian guy post on the french HCFR forum, he received his 53 FD
the link for who understand french, here : http://www.homecinema-fr.com/forum/v...081#p175558081

I'm following that forum, too, and at least two other guys seem to have received it... stay tuned

Yes another guy received the LX55, we are waiting for review + photos .

FYI, Igor Kirkwood is a famous Sound Engineer who work in the music industry, look at his studio http://www.homecinema-fr.com/forum/v...033&t=29917037

he will test the LX55 for control audio and video quality...
stay tuned

EXCLUSIVE HCFR

From Igor Kirkwood :
(traduced by google )

There`s an updated version of manual available on Pio.eu website
http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/4...X55/media.html

all 3 players together in 1 manual...

Read it yesterday, quite a mess

true...
have just checked it and they haven`t updated anything....

ANOTHER EXCLUSIVE HCFR

Always From Igor Kirkwood :
(traduced by google )

So Pioneer has not fixed this defect.

I never thought they would...BDP-LX55s are fresh out of the box now, the issues were anticipated
that`s why I emphasized these potential updates to Chris Walker before his trip to Japan (he hasn`t posted anything yet):
- chapter/track visibility on player`s display
- ability to see the actual resolution change on player`s display or TV when pressing HDMI button on remote
- ability to adjust video options while on playback, not in STOP mode (absolutely inconvenient, then)
- something`s definitely wrong with BDP-440s remote sensor, a need of massive improvement in responsiveness
- LAN/AVR dropouts issue
- maybe something more...

ANOTHER EXCLUSIVE HCFR

Always From Igor Kirkwood :
(always traduced by google )

In german forums the delay of the BDP-LX55 was (hopefully?) explained by fixing the bugs in the BDP-140/BDP-440...