Pioneer BDP-450-K User Manual

BDP-450 BDP-150 BDP-150-K BDP-150-S

Blu-ray 3DTM PLAYER

For customers in Europe: Discover the benefits of registering your product online at

http://www.pioneer.co.uk

Download an electronic version of this manual from our website.

Operating Instructions

(or

http://www.pioneer.eu

)

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT

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CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product classified under the Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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CAUTION

The



STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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For Taiwan exclusively

Taiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Symbol examples

for batteries

Symbol for

equipment

Cautions on 3D Viewing

• If you should experience any fatigue or discomfort while viewing 3D images, stop viewing them.

• Children, particularly those under 6, may be more prone to sensitivity, so guardians should watch for

any signs of fatigue or discomfort.

• When viewing 3D images, rest periodically. Extended viewing of 3D images without rest periods could cause fatigue or discomfort.

Contents

01 Before you start

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . . . . 5

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About operation of this player from a mobile device

(iPod, iPhone, iPad etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Types of discs/files that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Playable files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Front Panel Display (BDP-450 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

02 Connecting up

Connecting using an HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

About Control Function with HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting video and audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting a TV using a video/audio cable

(BDP-150 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier using an coaxial

digital audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting components to the USB port . . . . . . . . . . . 22

About USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting to the network through LAN interface. . . . 23

Connecting to a wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

03 Getting Started

Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu . . . . 24

Operating the TV with the player’s remote control

(BDP-450 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

TV Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

04 Playback

Playing discs or files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Forward and reverse scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing specific chapters, tracks or files. . . . . . . . . . . 27

Skipping content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Step forward and step reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing a specific section within a title or track

repeatedly (A-B Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing in the desired order (Programmed Play) . . . . 28

Making bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing photos as slideshows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Switching the camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Switching the subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Switching the audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Switching the secondary audio (BDP-450 only) . . . . . 30

Switching the secondary video (BDP-450 only) . . . . . 30

Switching the CD/SACD playback area . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Displaying the disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playback functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the FUNCTION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing from a specific time (Time Search) . . . . . . . . 34

Playing a specific title, chapter, track or file

(Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Continuing playback from a specified position

(Continued Viewing Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playing specified range of discs, titles or chapter

(track/file) in random order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

05 Playback from Home Media Gallery

About Home Media Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

About network playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playback file on the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Disc/USB playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing back image files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing in the desired order (Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adding tracks/files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Deleting tracks/files from the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

06 Playing the web contents

Available web contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing the items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

07 Advanced settings

Changing the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Operating the Initial Setup screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Software updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Restoring all the settings to the factory default

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

About how digital audio formats are output . . . . . . . . . 48

Language Code Table and Country/Area Code Table . . 49

Language Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Country/Area Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

08 Additional information

Cautions on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Moving the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Place of installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Turn the power off when not using the player . . . . . . 50

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Cleaning the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Caution for when the unit is installed in a rack with a

glass door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Handling discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Control function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Chapter 1

Press lightly on this part and slide into the direction of the arrow.

Insert the negative () side first.

Before you start

What’s in the box

•Remote control x 1

• Video/audio cable (yellow/white/red plugs) x 1 (BDP-150 only)

• AAA/R03 dry cell batteries x 2

•Warranty card (European and Russian models only)

•Power cord

•Operating instructions (this document)

Putting the batteries in the remote control

The batteries included with the player have been provided to allow you to check product operation and may not last long. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

WARNING

• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

Caution

• Do not use any batteries other than the ones specified. Also, do not use a new battery together with an old one.

• When loading the batteries into the remote control, set them in the proper direction, as indicated by the polarity marks ( and ).

• When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage the springs on the battery’s  terminals. This can cause batteries to leak or overheat.

• Do not heat batteries, disassemble them, or throw them into flames or water.

• Batteries may have differen t voltages, even if they look similar. Do not use different kinds of batteries together.

•To prevent leakage of battery fluid, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control for a long period of time (1 month or more). If the fluid should leak, wipe it carefully off the inside of the case, then insert new batteries. If a battery should leak and the fluid should get on your skin, flush it off with large quantities of water.

•When disposing of used batteries, please comply w ith governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

 BDP-450

1 Open the rear cover.

2 Insert the batteries (AAA/R03 x 2).

Insert as indicated by the / marks into the battery compartment.

3 Close the rear cover.

Close securely (a click should be heard).

 BDP-150

1 Open the rear cover.

2 Insert the batteries (AAA/R03 x 2).

Insert as indicated by the / marks into the battery compartment.

3 Close the rear cover.

Close securely (a click should be heard).

Software Update

Product information on this player is provided on the Pioneer website. Check this website for update and service information on your Blu-ray disc player.

IN Europe:

http://www.pioneer.eu/

IN U.K.:

http://www.pioneer.eu/ http://www.pioneer.co.uk/

IN Russia:

http://www.pioneer.eu/ http://www.pioneer-rus.ru/

IN Hong Kong:

http://www.pioneerhongkong.com.hk/

IN Singapore:

http://www.pioneer.com.sg/firmwaredownload

IN Australia:

http://www.pioneer.com.au/

About operation of this player from a mobile device (iPod, iPhone, iPad etc.)

The player can be controlled from a mobile device by installing the special application onto the mobile device.

For details, see the product information on the Pioneer website.

This special application may be changed or discontinued without notice.

Types of discs/files that can be played

Playable discs

Discs with the logo marks below indicated on the disc label, package or jacket can be played.

Caution

• Only the discs that have been finalized can be played.

Disc type Logo

BD-ROM 

BD-R 

BD-RE 

BDMV BDAV

Application format

DVD-

Video

DVD-

Audio

DVD VR

CD-DA

DTS-CD

DATA-

DISC

DVD-ROM 

DVD

2,4,5

DVD-R

4,8

DVD-RW

2,4

DVD+R

DVD+RW

CD-DA

(Audio CD)

CD-R

CD-RW

CD-ROM 

1. Discs on which video, image or audio files are recorded. This player does not support multisession discs or multibo rder recording.

2. Including dual-layered discs.

3. BDP-450 only.

4. Finalize them before playing them on this player.

5. DVD-R for Authoring discs (3.95 and 4.7 GB) cannot be played.

6. Including the AVCHD format.

7. Including the AVCREC format.

8. Version 1.0 DVD-RW discs cannot be played.

9. Including Video CDs.

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











• “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” logo are

trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

Corporation.

 Discs that cannot be played

• HD DVDs

•DVD-RAM discs

It is possible that some discs other than the ones listed above may not be playable either.

Note

• Some discs cannot be played, even if one of the logo marks on the previous page is indicated.

•To play 8 cm discs, set the disc in the 8 cm disc depression in the center of the disc tray. No adapter is necessary. 8 cm BD-ROMs cannot be played.

 About playback of unauthorized copies

Cinavia Notice

This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and th eir soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted.

More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Center at http:/ /www.cinavia.com. To request additional information about Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.

Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. Cinavia Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and worldwide patents issued and pending under license from Verance Corporation. All rights reserved.

 About audio formats

The following audio formats are supported on this player:

•Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby Digital Plus

• Dolby Digital

•DTS-HD Master Audio

• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

•DTS Digital Surround

•MPEG audio (AAC)

•Linear PCM

To enjoy the surround sound of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, it is recommended to connect the player to an AV receiver or amplifier compatible with these audio formats using an HDMI cable. After loading a BD containing sound in one of these audio formats, select the audio format on the menu screen.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ”Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTSHD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

 Playing BDs

• BDs (BDMV) compatible with the formats below can be played.

– Blu-ray Disc Read-Only (ROM) Format Version 2

– Blu-ray Disc Recordable (R) Format Version 2

– Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format Version 3

This player supports BD-ROM Profile 5.

“Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

BONUSVIEW functions such as playback of secondary video (Picture-in-Picture) and secondary audio can be used. The data used with the BONUSVIEW functions (the secondary video (Picture-in-Picture) and secondary audio data) may be stored in the storage. For details on secondary video and secondary audio playback, refer to the disc’s instructions.

™ is a

“BONUSVIEW” is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.

BD-LIVE functions such as downloading movie trailers or additional audio and subtitle languages and playing on-line games can be enjoyed over the Internet. The data downloaded with the BD-LIVE function (trailers, etc.) is stored in the storage. Refer to the disc’s instructions for details about BD-LIVE functions.

“BD-LIVE” logo is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.

With BD-ROMs, it is possible to use BD-J (Java) applications to create highly interactive titles, for example including games.

Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

• BDs (BDAV) compatible with the formats below can be played.

– Blu-ray Disc Recordable (R) Format Version 1

– Blu-ray Disc Rewritable (RE) Format Version 2

 Playing DVDs

This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format (Video Recording format). However, for discs recorded with a record-only-once encrypted program, playback can only be achieved using a CPRM compatible device.

The AVCHD is a high definition (HD) digital video camera recorder format recording high-definition onto certain media by using highly efficient codec technologies.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

 About region numbers

Blu-ray Disc Player and BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs are assigned region numbers according to the region in which they are sold.

This player’s region numbers are:

•BD-ROM:

– Europe, Australia and New Zealand models: B

– Russia models: C

– Others: A

•DVD-Video:

– Europe models: 2

– Australia and New Zealand models: 4

– Russia models: 5

– Others: 3

Discs not including these numbers cannot be played. Discs playable on this player are as shown below.

•BDs:

– Europe, Australia and New Zealand models: B

(including B) and ALL

– Russia models: C (including C) and ALL

– Others: A (including A) and ALL

•DVDs:

– Europe models: 2 (including 2) and ALL

– Australia and New Zealand models: 4 (including 4)

and ALL

– Russia models: 5 (including 5) and ALL

– Others: 3 (including 3) and ALL

 Playing CDs

Regarding copy protected CDs: This player is designed to conform to the specifications of the Audio CD format. This player does not support the playback or function of discs that do not conform to these specifications.

 DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a two-sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content — video, audio, etc. — while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material.

The DVD side of a DualDisc can be played on this player.

The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compatible with this player.

It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that being played will be scratched. Scratched discs may not be playable.

For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

 Playing discs created on computers or BD/DVD recorders

• It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a computer due to the application settings or computer’s environment settings. Record discs in a format playable on this player. For details, contact the dealer.

• It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a computer or a BD/DVD recorder, if burn quality is not good due to characteristics of the disc, scratches, dirt on the disc, dirt on the recorder’s lens, etc.

 About video, audio, and image files

Root

01 Folder

XX Folder

Folder

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

and folders

Audio and image files can be played on this player when the folders on the disc or USB device are created as described below.

Example of folder structure:

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX

Certified

device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

* The number of folders and files within a single folder (including the root directory) is limited to a maximum of

256. Also, keep the number of folder layers to a maximum of 5.

Note

• The file and folder names displayed on this player may differ from those displayed on a computer.

Playable files

Video, image and audio files recorded on BDs, DVDs, CDs or USB devices can be played.

 Supported video file formats

• Real RMVB (Only for ASEAN and Taiwan models)

Real RMVB logo is a trademark or a registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc.

• DivX Plus HD

DivX Certified (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including premium content.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation.

This is an official DivX Certified DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

to play DivX® and DivX PlusTM HD

is a digital video format

device that plays

DivX

, DivX Certified®, DivX PlusTM HD and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

Note

•This DivX

Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX V OD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message Authorization Error will be displayed and your content will not be played. Learn more at www.divx.com/vod.

–This player’s DivX VOD registration code can be

checked at HOME MENU  Initial Setup 

Playback  DivX(R) VOD DRM  Registration Code (page 43).

– The number of views is restricted for some DivX

VOD files. When such files are played on this player, the remaining number of views is displayed. Files for which the remaining number of views has reached 0 cannot be played (This DivX rental has expired is displayed). Files for which the number of views is not restricted can be played as many times as you like (the remaining number of views is not displayed).

 Table of Playable Files

Playable media

Playable files

(Extensions)

MP3 (.mp3)

WMA (.wma)

LPCM (.wav)

FLAC (.flac)

JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg)

DivX (.avi/.divx/.mkv)

MP4 (.mp4)

WMV (.wmv)

AVI (.avi)

3GP (.3gp)

FLV (.flv)

RMVB (.rm/.rmvb)

1. This unit supports FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file systems.

2. BDP-450 only

3. Only for ASEAN and Taiwan models.

BD-R/RE/-R DL/

RE DL/-R LTH,

DVD-R/RW/-R DL/

+R/+RW/+R DL,

CD-R/RW









USB devices

Network

Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz

Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps

Audio type: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3

Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz

Bit rate: Up to 192 kbps

Audio type: WMA version 9

Sampling frequencies: Up to 192 kHz

Quantization bitrate: 16 bit

Channel: 2ch

Sampling frequencies: Up to 192 kHz

Quantization bitrate: 16 bit, 24 bit

Channel: 2ch

Maximum resolution: 4 000 x 3 000 pixels

Supported versions: Through DivX

Maximum resolution:

Up to 1 920 x 1 080 (DivX

Up to 1 280 x 720 (MKV)

Maximum resolution: Up to 1 920 x 1 080

Video: MPEG4, MPEG-4 AVC (level 4.1)

Audio: AAC, MP3

Maximum resolution: Up to 1 280 x 720

Video: WMV9, WMV9AP (VC-1)

Audio: WMA

Maximum resolution: Up to 1 920 x 1 080

Video: MPEG4

Audio: MP3, AAC, AC-3

Maximum resolution: Up to 1 920 x 1 08 0, up to

8 Mbps

Video: H.263, MPEG4, H.264

Audio: MPEG-4 AAC

Video: Sorenson H.263 (FLV1), On2 VP6 (FL V4),

Screen video, H.264

Audio: MP3, ADPCM, Linear PCM, Nellymoser,

Speex, AAC, HE-AAC

Maximum resolution: Up to 1 280 x 720

Video: RealVideo

Audio: RealAudio®, AAC

File specifications

PLUS HD)

PLUS HD

Note

• Depending on the file structure and server capacity, it may not be possible to play certain files, even for files indicated on the table of playable files above.

• Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played.

• AVCHD contents cannot be played via LAN.

Part Names and Functions

13 14

Remote Control

 BDP-450  BDP-150

1  STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and

off.

2 CONTINUED – Use to continue playback from a

specified position. (page 34)

3 TV CONTROL – (page 25)

4 AUDIO – (page 30)

5 FL DIMMER

BDP-450 – Each time this is pressed, the brightness

of the front panel display changes and/or the lighting status of the indicators on the front panel switches as shown in the table below.

Front panel display

Bright Lights Off

Middle Lights Off

Dark Lights Off

Off Off Lights

Indicators

PQLS FL OFF

BDP-150 – Each time this is pressed, the brightness

of the front panel display switches (in 4 levels).

CD/SACD

For hybrid discs, press to switch between the CD and SACD layers (page 30).

6TOP MENU – Press to display the top menu of the BD-

ROM or DVD-Video.

7 U.K. models: NETFLIX – (page 38)

Others: FUNCTION – (page 33)

8 HOME MEDIA GALLERY (BDP-450) – (page 35)

MEDIA GALLERY (BDP-150) – (page 35)

9 /// (BDP-450)

/// (BDP-150)

Use to select items, change settings and move the cursor.

ENTER – Press to execute the selected item or enter a setting that has been changed, etc.

10 HOME MENU – (page 40)

11  REV – (page 27)

12  PLAY – (page 27)

13 // – (pages 27 and 28)

14  PAUSE – (page 27)

15 Number buttons – Use these to select and play the

/chapter/track you want to view or listen to and to

title select items from menus.

16 CLEAR – Press to clear the numeric number, etc.

17 DISPLAY – (page 31)

18 U.K. models: FUNCTION – (page 33)

Others: KEYLOCK – (page 14)

19 Remote control LED – Lights when a command is

sent from the remote control. Flashes while the TV band code is being set.

20  OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc

tray.

21 RECEIVER CONTROL

22 SUBTITLE – (page 29)

23 ANGLE – (page 29)

24 HDMI

BDP-450 – The HDMI Mode switches each time this

is pressed (pages 18 and 41). When pressed and held for over 2 seconds, resolution of the video output from the HDMI OUT terminal switches (page 41).

BDP-150 – Use to switch the resolution of the video signals output from the HDMI OUT terminal (page 41).

25 EXIT – (page 38)

26 POP UP MENU/MENU – Press to display the

BD-ROM or DVD-Video menus.

27 RETURN – Press to return to the previous

screen.

28 Color buttons – Use these to navigate BD-ROM

menus.

PROGRAM – (page 28)

BOOK MARK – (page 29)

ZOOM – (page 29)

INDEX – (page 29)

29  FWD – (page 27)

30 // – (pages 27 and 28)

31  STOP – (page 27)

32 2nd VIDEO – (page 30)

33 2nd AUDIO – (page 30)

34 A-B – (page 28)

35 ENTER – Press to execute the selected item or enter a

setting that has been changed, etc.

36 REPEAT – (page 28)

37 SKIP SEARCH – Press to skip 30 seconds ahead

when SKIP SEARCH is pressed during playback.

38 REPLAY – Press to jump back 10 seconds when

REPLAY is pressed during playback.

39  – (page 27)

 Keylock function (not applicable for

the U.K. model of the BDP-150)

You can set the keylock to prevent accidental operations.

This function allows TVs compatible with control function with HDMI to also perform a Key Lock on the player.

Press and hold KEYLOCK for more than 2 seconds.

• Each time you perform this operation, the function is activated or deactivated.

•If you try to operate the player while the keylock function is set, LOCK lights on the front panel display.

Note

•To operate an AV receiver equipped with a remote control mode setting using the RECEIVER CONTROL buttons, set the AV receiver’s remote control mode to “1”. For details, see the AV receiver’s operating instructions.

• This remote control unit is equipped with two ENTER buttons (9 and 35 listed above).

• These instructions mainly refer to the remote control buttons for the BDP-450. For the BDP-150, please replace the buttons as shown below.

BDP-450 BDP-150

/// ///

 PLAY

 PAUSE

HOME MEDIA GALLERY MEDIA GALLERY



Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 3 4 5117 8 9

 BDP-450

 BDP-150

1  STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and

off.

• For the BDP-450, if the power cannot be turned off (to standby), press and hold the button for over 5 seconds. The unit restarts and can now be operated.

2 FL OFF indicator (BDP-450 only) – (page 13)

3 Disc tray

4 Front panel display

• Only the counter display is provided on the BDP-150.

5 Remote control sensor – Point the remote control to

this, then operate it within approximately 7 m. The player may have trouble capturing remote cont rol signals if there is a fluorescent light nearby. If this happens, move the player away from the fluorescent light.

6 PQLS indicator (BDP-450 only) – (page 19)

7  OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc

tray.

8  – Press to stop playback.

9 USB port – (page 22)

10  – Press to start playback.

11 Reset button (BDP-150 only) – If the power cannot be

turned off (set to standby), use a thin rod to press this button. The unit restarts, at which point it is again operable.

Front Panel Display (BDP-450 only)

LANHD

24HZ 50HZ 60HZ

HDMI 1 2 CONTROL EXT

56789

1 2 43

763 2 4 51

1  – This lights during playback.

2  – This lights when pausing.

3HD – This lights when an HDMI cable is connected

and video signals are being output with a resolution of 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 720/50p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p or 720/60p.

4LAN – This lights when connected to a network.

5 Character display – Displays the title/chapter/track

number, elapsed time, etc.

Rear Panel

 BDP-450

 BDP-150

6 24HZ/50HZ/60HZ – The frequency of the video frame

or field being output lights.

7EXT – This lights when a USB device is connected.

8CONTROL – This lights when the Control setting is

turned on.

9 HDMI 1 2 – This lights when an HDMI device is

connected. [1] lights when the device is connected to the HDMI OUT (MAIN) terminal, [2] lights when the device is connected to the HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal.

1 HDMI OUT terminal – (page 17)

2 LAN (10/100) terminal – (page 23)

3 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) terminal – (page 22)

5AC IN – (page 23)

6 VIDEO OUT terminal (BDP-150 only)– (page 21)

7 AUDIO OUT terminals (BDP-150 only) – (page 21)

4 USB port – (page 22)

 About the HDMI terminals on the BDP-450

MAIN – Connect with an HDMI-compatib le TV or/and AV rece iver or amplifier. This is the terminal that is used mainly.

SUB – Connect with an HDMI compatible AV receiver or amplifier.

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections.

After connecting, make the settings at the Setup Navigator or Initial Setup menu according to the type of cable connected (page 24).

Also refer to the operating instructions for the device being connected.

Connecting using an HDMI cable

The audio and video signals can be transferred to HDMIcompatible devices as digital signals with no loss of sound or video quality.

Note

• Make the settings at the Setup Navigator menu according to the connected HDMI-compatible device (page 24). For the BDP-450, make the HDMI Mode setting at the Initial Setup menu according to the connection of the devices to the player (pages 18 and

41).

• 1080p video signals may not be output, depending on the HDMI cable being used.

About HDMI

This player incorporates the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

The player supports Deep Color. The conventional players can transmit a video signal with 8 bit color depth in the YCbCr 4:4:4 or RGB format; the players supporting Deep Color can transmit a video signal with a color bit depth of greater than 8 bits per color component. Subtle color gradations can be reproduced when this player is connected to a TV that supports Deep Color.

This product is compatible with “x.v.Color” that have the capability to realize a wide-gamut color space based on the xvYCC specifications. Playing video signals conforming to “xvYCC” standards on this player when this player is connected to an

) technology.

“x.v.Color”-compatible TV, etc., expands color reproduction capabilities, allowing natural colors to be reproduced more faithfully than ever. “x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to the products that have the capability to realize a wide-gamut color space based on the international standard specifications defined as xvYCC.

“x.v.Color” and Corporation.

are trademarks of Sony

 Playable audio signals through the HDMI OUT terminal

•Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby Digital Plus

• Dolby Digital

•DTS-HD Master Audio

•DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

•DTS Digital Surround

• MPEG-2 AAC (Only for ASEAN and Taiwan models)

•Linear PCM

Linear PCM audio signals meeting the following conditions can be output:

–Sampling frequency: 32 kHz to 192 kHz

– Number of channels: Up to 8 (up to 6 for a 192 kHz

sampling frequency)

•DSD audio

 When connected to a DVI device

• It is not possible to connect DVI devices (computer displays, for example) that are not compatible with HDCP. HDCP is a specification to

protect audiovisual content across the DVI/HDMI interface.

• No audio signals are output.

•This player is designed for connection with HDMI- compatible devices. When connected to a DVI device, it may not operate properly depending on the DVI device.

About Control Function with

HDMI

The functions work when a control function with HDMIcompatible Pioneer Flat Screen TV or AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) is conn ected to the player using an HDMI cable.

Also refer to the operating instructions for t he 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 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

• Outputting the optimum picture quality to a Flat Screen TV compatible with the control function with HDMI.

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.

• Operating the player with the Flat Screen TV’s remote control.

Such player operations as starting and stopping playback and displaying the menus can be performed

from the Flat Screen TV.

• The player’s playback picture is displayed on the Flat Screen TV’s screen. (Auto-select function)

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 sw itched, the playback picture, the HOME MENU appears on the Flat Screen TV.

®/TM

Cables when using the

• The power of the Flat Screen TV and the player turns on and off automatically. (Simultaneous power function)

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-450)

The BDP-450 has two HDMI OUT (MAIN, SUB) terminals. See page 16 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.

HDMI Mode

Dual    

Separate

Pure Audio

• When signals are being output simultaneously from

HDMI OUT MAIN HDMI OUT SUB

Video Audio Control Video Audio Control





Caution

the HDMI OUT (MAIN) and HDMI OUT (SUB) terminals, the video is output with the optimum

picture quality for the TV connected to the HDMI OUT (MAIN). Depending on the combination of TVs being

used, it may not be possible to output video signals from the HDMI OUT (SUB) terminal. The audio is output in an audio format that can be output from both the HDMI OUT (MAIN) and HDMI OUT (SUB) terminals.

 Sound Retriever Link

About 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.

• When playing via a network or playing PC contents stored on a USB device.

• 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 42).

Control: On

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