BDP-HD1, BDP-94HD, BDP-LX70, & BDP-LX70A
Internet Firmware Update Procedure
Connecting the player to the Internet and following this procedure will allow the player to update the firmware to the latest version. This procedure is not in the Operating Instructions manual that came with these models. Please print this for future reference. 1) Switch the player On by pressing the STANDBY/ON
button and confirm that the network connections and settings are correct. If the LAN cable is not connected, see Network connection in the operating instructions. If it is not setup, see Setting up for network use in the operating instructions.

IMPORTANT

Do not turn off the players power, unplug the power cord, press in the disc tray, or operate any remote controls until the updating is complete. Doing so may damage the product. Connect the LAN cable to the Blu-ray player in the Standby or off state. The player will not connect to the Internet if it is ON when the LAN cable is connected. Updating requires 10 to 60 minutes. The time varies based on the connection speed to the Internet (in addition to the time required for loading the firmware). Other operations on the player cannot be performed while the firmware is being updated. Once updated, all of the settings may be restored to the factory defaults (i.e., any customized settings may be lost). The disc tray opens automatically during the updating procedure. If the player is installed on a rack with a door, be sure to leave the door open.
2) Check that no disc is loaded in the tray.
"NO DISC" is displayed on the front panel display when no disc is loaded. If a disc is loaded, remove it or the update will not start.
3) Press HOME MENU button to display the Home menu.
Please look at your TV screen to view and select the settings discussed in the first sentence of Step 4 below.
4) Using the Up or Down ARROW buttons select Initial
Setup and press the ENTER button. Using the ARROW buttons select Language, OSD Language, and English.
Steps 1 through 4 and 6 through 12 are performed by the user. Step 5 is performed by the player (automatically).
TV screen Next, please look at players Front panel display for the following information in this step. This information will not be displayed on the TV screen. button. Press the Subtitle If the latest firmware is already installed in your player, the following messages are displayed. INIT SETUP

STANDBY/ON

Displays for only a few seconds

NET DWLD NO UPDATES

SUBTITLE
INIT SETUP Players Front panel display If your player does have the latest firmware, press the HOME MENU button to exit, otherwise continue.

ARROWS HOME MENU

ENT ER
Copyright(c) 2008 Pioneer Corporation
BDP-HD1, BDP-94HD, BDP-LX70, & BDP-LX70A Internet Firmware Update Procedure Rev. 1.2b
If the latest firmware is not installed, the following messages are displayed only on the players Front panel display. INIT SETUP
9) Using the Up or Down ARROW buttons select Initial

Setup and press the ENTER button. Using the ARROW buttons select Video Out then TV Aspect Ratio and press the ENTER button.
10) With the 4:3 (Standard) or 16:9 (Widescreen)
NET DWLD Player powers Off automatically Player powers On automatically highlighted, press the BLUE button and the version will be displayed as shown in the diagram.

POWER ON NET - DWLD

Players Front panel display The firmware update will automatically begin. While it is occurring, DATA CHECK, "DOWNLOAD", "WRT FLASH1" and other message will be displayed and the tray will automatically open. DO NOT close or touch the tray. This process can take from 10 to 60 minutes to complete.

TV screen

11) Confirm the firmware has been updated to the latest
version. The latest firmware version is listed on Pioneers website located at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com. On the Home page of Pioneers website, click on the SUPPORT tab at the top of the page and page down to the HOME section. Click on Blu-ray Disc & DVD. Click on VIEW PREVIOUS MODELS. Page down to your model (i.e., BDP-HD1) from the list. Click on Firmware Updates. Click on the first bullet (i.e., BDP-HD1 Firmware Change History) and a text document will open.
5) When the firmware update is complete,
"DL OK" is displayed only on the players Front panel display and then the player turns Off automatically.
6) While the player is powered Off, disconnect the LAN
cable to the player. If you want to do future firmware updates and/or use the Home Media Gallery feature, then leave the LAN cable connected.
7) Wait for 1 minute and press the STANDBY/ON button
to turn the player on. "DL OK" is displayed and after a short time the tray closes automatically.
Confirm the Firmware version.
Use the remote control for the following steps.

ARROWS HOME MENU BLUE

The latest version will be at the top of the Firmware Change History text document.
12) Press the HOME MENU button to exit.
This procedure is now complete.
8) After the player completes the Power On Self Test and
NO DISC" is displayed, press the HOME MENU button to enter Home Menu. Please look at your TV screen to view and select the settings discussed next.
If you have any difficulty carrying out these instructions, please contact Pioneer Customer Support Center Toll Free in the USA at 1-800-421-1404.

HD-MOD BDP-LX70A_95FD

Pioneer BDP-LX70A/95FD

Installation Manual

Please note that this modification to your player invalidates any warranty that may already exist on your player. Introduction Installing this modification is difficult. It requires soldering and the use of hot air soldering equipment is recommended You will require a Fine tip soldering iron (max 25 watt) Hot air soldering station Solder flux etc. Some lengths of thin wire Philips screwdriver Double sided tape.
General information The installation of the ICOS HD Multi region chip is difficult. If you are not experienced with soldering, please let us install the kit for you. This modification is done entirely at your own risk. We do NOT accept any liability in the event of damage to your BD-player in the process of installation of the chip or in the usage of the modification. If you have never used a soldering iron or are not competent with it, please do not attempt to perform this modification. We recommend you read this manual completely before installing this modification.
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Opening your player First make sure that your player is disconnected from the mains before you even start opening the player. If you set the unit in front of you with the display towards you there are 3 screws at the back of the player. Remove them using a Philips screwdriver. Remove the two big screws at the left and right side. Remove the top cover, by gently lifting the back of the cover up, until it comes free.
Disassembly After removing the top cover, you will see the mainboard, most of the connections are made on this board. Remove the BDrom drive by unscrewing the 4 screws, which hold it in place. Now you have better access to the mainboard. Remove all the screws that hold the the mainboard in place. Pull out all the plugs and cables connecting to this board, and take out the board.
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Installing the logic board
Stick the Logic board with some double-sided tape onto the Samsung chips, and connect wires from points Q, H, G and +5V to the corresponding points on the Logic Board.
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Mainboard connections (bottom):
Install the supplied Flash chip at the empty spot on the board (IC2761). Make sure you align the chip correctly; pin 1 is indicated with a dot on the chip. Make the bridge, and remove the resistor (see picture). Then solder a wire from point M and N to the corresponding point on the logic board. Note: For region A Blu-Ray players, swap connections M and N
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BDrom drive connections After opening the BDrom drive you will have to make the following connections to the logic board:
Solder wires from point A, B, I and GND to the corresponding points on the Logic board.
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