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BDP-150 BDP-150-K Blu-ray 3D PLAYER BDP-150-S For customers in Europe: Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk http://www.pioneer.eu Download an electronic version of this manual from our website. Operating Instructions...
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.
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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. S002*_A1_En...
The player can be controlled from a mobile device by life or performance of batteries. installing the special application onto the mobile device. For details, see the product information on the Pioneer Caution website. This special application may be changed or discontinued •...
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. Application format Disc type Logo DATA-...
• “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” logo are Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. ”Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: Corporation.
With BD-ROMs, it is possible to use BD-J (Java) Discs not including these numbers cannot be played. applications to create highly interactive titles, for Discs playable on this player are as shown below. example including games. • BDs: – Europe, Australia and New Zealand models: B (including B) and ALL –...
About video, audio, and image files • DivX Plus HD and folders ® ® DivX Certified to play DivX and DivX Plus (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including Audio and image files can be played on this player when premium content.
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Table of Playable Files Playable media BD-R/RE/-R DL/ Playable files RE DL/-R LTH, File specifications (Extensions) DVD-R/RW/-R DL/ USB devices Network +R/+RW/+R DL, CD-R/RW Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps (.mp3) Audio type: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz...
Part Names and TOP MENU – Press to display the top menu of the BD- ROM or DVD-Video. Functions HOME MENU – (page 33) 10 Color buttons – Use these to navigate BD-ROM Remote Control menus. PROGRAM – (page 21) BOOK MARK –...
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. Front Panel STANDBY/ON – Press to turn the power on and Remote control sensor –...
The functions work when a control function with HDMI- capability to realize a wide-gamut color space based on compatible Pioneer Flat Screen TV or AV system (AV the xvYCC specifications. receiver or amplifier, etc.) is connected to the player using Playing video signals conforming to “xvYCC”...
Sound Retriever Link function. connected with an HDMI cable. Caution What the control function with • Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver HDMI can do compatible with Sound Retriever Link function. Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or •...
Connecting a TV Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier See Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier on the right column to connect an AV receiver or amplifier using an Connect to an AV receiver or amplifier in order to enjoy HDMI cable.
Connecting video and Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier using an coaxial audio cables digital audio cable Note Player’s rear panel • Make the settings in the Setup Navigator menu White according to the type of cable connected (page 19). •...
Connecting to the Connecting the USB device network through LAN Caution interface • Be sure to turn the player’s power off before connecting or disconnecting USB devices. By connecting this player to the network via the LAN • Use empty USB devices (on which nothing is stored). terminal, you can play audio files stored on the •...
Connecting to a wireless LAN Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold WL300 for connection. • Refer to the operating instructions of AS-WL300 for the setting details. Player’s rear panel Internet Modem LAN/USB feeder cable (included with the AS-...
Use / to select, then press ENTER. Be sure to perform these settings when using the player When a Pioneer Flat Screen TV that is compatible with in the following situations. Control function is connected to this player’s HDMI OUT terminal, language settings are imported from the •...
Chapter 4 Playback Note • Some discs start playing automatically when the disc tray is closed. • DVD-Video discs have parental lock features. Input the password registered in the player’s settings to unlock the parental lock. For details, see page 39. ...
Playing specific chapters, To cancel A-B Repeat play tracks or files • Press A-B during the A-B Repeat play. Note During playback, input the number of the chapter/track/file you want to select. • A-B Repeat play is canceled in the following cases: •...
Playing photos as slideshows Deleting the program Select the program number you want to delete, This function plays the photos, switching them then press CLEAR. automatically. • To delete all the programs, press RETURN. During playback, press INDEX. •...
Enjoying BONUSVIEW or About displaying external subtitle BD-LIVE files while playing DivX media files In addition to the subtitles recorded in DivX media files, This player is compatible with BD-Video BONUSVIEW this player also supports the display of external subtitle and BD-LIVE.
Playback functions The functions that can be used differ according to the type of disc and file. In some cases, some of the functions cannot be used. Check the usable functions on the table below. Disc/file type DVD-R Function BD-R DVD- Video Image...
Using the FUNCTION Item Description menu Transition Change the style of the slide show while playing the picture slide show. 1. One of these types of information is displayed, depending on the Various functions can be called out according to the type of disc.
Playing specified range of discs, titles or chapter (track/ file) in random order You can select from two types of random playback. Select Mode. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Select the playing mode. Use / to select, then press ENTER. ...
Chapter 5 Playback from Home Media Gallery • The following files are allowed to be played from Home Media Gallery: – PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed – PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed –...
PC and the setting of such software, network connection may be blocked. • Even when encoded in a compatible format, some Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the files may not play correctly. player and/or the Home Media Gallery features due to •...
DLNA Search Playing back image files Playing back the files stored on the components About Slideshow connected to the player via network. A display of the files on the disc or in the folder switches Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the automatically.
Playing the Playlist Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY to display the Home Media Gallery. The Home Media Gallery can also be displayed by selecting Home Media Gallery from Home Menu, then pressing ENTER. Select Playlist. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Select the track/file to be played.
Chapter 6 Playing the web contents You can enjoy some streaming contents on the Internet Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content with the player. services will continue to be provided or available for a particular period of time, and any such warranty, Available web express or implied, is disclaimed.
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• To deactivate your Netflix information, select Initial Setup Playback Netflix Information Next Screen Yes. Display the Netflix screen. Press Netflix. • Or press HOME MENU and select Web Contents Netflix. • Once you access Netflix, on-screen messages will guide you.
Chapter 7 Advanced settings Changing the settings Operating the Initial Setup screen When playback is stopped, display the Home Menu screen. Press HOME MENU. Select and set Initial Setup. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Select the item and change the setting. Use ///...
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Setting Options Explanation Digital Output Bitstream Select this to output digital audio signals directly. Select this to output digital audio signals converted to PCM audio signals. Reencode When a BD containing secondary audio and interactive audio is played, the two audio signals are mixed and converted to Dolby Digital audio or DTS audio for output.
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Setting Options Explanation Color Space Select this to output the video signals as RGB signals. Choose this if the colors seem too faint and the black seems too bright. YCbCr Select this to output the video signals as YCbCr 4:4:4 signals. YCbCr 422 Select this to output the video signals as YCbCr 4:2:2 signals.
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Setting Options Explanation available languages Choose a language for the on-screen displays from the listed languages. Audio available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default audio language for BD-ROM and DVD-Video playback. * For some discs, it may not be possible to change to the selected language.
Setting Options Explanation Screen Saver The screen saver is not activated. 1 min The screen saver will be activated if no operation has been performed for more than one minute/two minutes/three minutes. Operating the remote 2 min control can deactivate the screen saver. 3 min Auto Power Off Select this if you do not want the power to turn off automatically.
Setting the proxy server Changing to other language at language setting Only set the proxy server if so instructed by your Internet service provider. Select and set Language. Select and set Network Proxy Server Next Use / to select, then press ENTER. Screen.
• Using a USB flash drive. Note Product information on this player is provided on the Pioneer website. Check the website shown on page 5 for • We recommend making a note of the password. update and service information on your Blu-ray disc •...
Menu screen. Note Press HOME MENU. • When an update file is provided on the Pioneer Select and set Initial Setup. website, use your computer to download it onto a Use / to select, then press ENTER. USB flash drive or disc. Carefully read the instructions on downloading update files provided on Select and set Options ...
About how digital audio formats are output Setting Bitstream Re-encode Only the primary audio (the The primary audio, secondary The primary audio, secondary main sound for movies, etc.) is audio and interactive audio are audio and interactive audio are output. The secondary audio converted into PCM audio and converted into PCM audio then Method of...
Chapter 8 Additional information Cautions on use Turn the power off when not using the player Moving the player Depending on the conditions of the TV broadcast signals, striped patterns may appear on the screen when the TV is If you need to move this unit, first remove the disc if turned on while the player’s power is turned on.
(condensation) may form on the disc surface. Discs will or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service not play properly if there is condensation on them. center. Although lens cleaners for players are...
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. Playback...
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Problem Check Remedy • Picture is disturbed during • This player supports Rovi analog copy protection technology. With playback. some TVs (such as with built-in video deck), the picture will not be displayed properly when the copy protected DVD title is played. This is •...
Control function are connected between the Control-compatible device and the player. • See page 13. • Even when connected to a Pioneer product compatible with the Control function, some of the functions may not work. Also refer to the operating instructions for the connected device.
Problem Check Remedy Software updating is slow. Depending on the Internet connection and other conditions, some time may be required to update the software. A message other than Is “Network is FAILED.” • Check that this player and the Ethernet hub (or router with a hub “Networks is OK.”...
Problem Check Remedy USB (external storage) device Is the USB device properly • Turn the player’s power off, then turn the power back on. does not work with this player connected? • Turn the player’s power off, then reconnect the external storage properly.
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Picture-in-Picture (P-in-P) The Digital Audio encoding system found on SACDs, that This is a function for superimposing a sub video on the main expresses the audio signals by the pulse density of one bit data. video.
Specifications Model BDP-150 BDP-150-K BDP-150-S Type Blu-ray 3D PLAYER Rated voltage AC 110 V to 240 V Rated frequency 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 20 W Power consumption (standby) 0.3 W Weight 2.1 kg External dimensions (including projecting parts) 435 mm (W) x 58 mm (H) x 250 mm (D) Tolerable operating temperature +5 °C to +35 °C...