Since the BDP-450 is a legacy model, Pioneer's main site may archive these files deep in their support library.
The last official firmware released for the BDP-450 was (dated approximately 2014). The "5.10" version you are looking for is widely recognized as a custom (hacked) firmware —often referred to as "Chinese firmware"—which enables features not found in the official software, such as SACD-R playback and region-free capabilities. Options for Updating
Go to the "Home Menu" -> "Initial Setup" -> "Options" -> "System Information" to see your current firmware.
The Pioneer BDP-450 remains a solid mid-range player for home theater enthusiasts. Keeping the firmware at version 510 ensures that your investment continues to spin the latest Hollywood blockbusters without a hitch.
Go to > Initial Setup > Options > System Information . The software version will be listed on this screen. Support | Pioneer Electronics
Since the BDP-450 is a legacy model, Pioneer's main site may archive these files deep in their support library.
The last official firmware released for the BDP-450 was (dated approximately 2014). The "5.10" version you are looking for is widely recognized as a custom (hacked) firmware —often referred to as "Chinese firmware"—which enables features not found in the official software, such as SACD-R playback and region-free capabilities. Options for Updating
Go to the "Home Menu" -> "Initial Setup" -> "Options" -> "System Information" to see your current firmware.
The Pioneer BDP-450 remains a solid mid-range player for home theater enthusiasts. Keeping the firmware at version 510 ensures that your investment continues to spin the latest Hollywood blockbusters without a hitch.
Go to > Initial Setup > Options > System Information . The software version will be listed on this screen. Support | Pioneer Electronics