Pioneer BDP-440 Blu-Ray Disc Player Firmware 2.20

Fixes:

- Enhances BD-ROM playability 
- Enhances BD-R/RE playability 
- Enhances DVD-ROM playability 
- Support a new authentic method to access YouTube 
- Performance improvement

Updating using a USB memory device/disc:

1 Plug in the USB memory device or load the disc on which the update file is stored.
2 When playback is stopped, display the Home Menu screen. Press HOME MENU.
3 Select and set Initial Setup. Use Up/Down to select, then press ENTER.
4 Select and set Options → Update → Disc or USB Storage → Start. Use Up/Down to select, then press ENTER.
5 Select and set Yes. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to select Yes, then press ENTER.
6 Updating starts. Software updating may take a certain period of time.
7 Updating completes

Important Note:

- Steps 1 to 5 are the operations performed by the user.
- Steps 6 to 7 are the operations performed (automatically) by the player (they are intended to update the software).
- When an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, use your computer to download it onto a USB memory device or disc. Carefully read the instructions on downloading update files provided on the Pioneer website.
- Store the update file in the root directory of the USB memory device or disc. Do not store it within a folder.
- Do not put any files other than the update file on the USB memory device or disc.
- To update using a disc, use a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
- The player supports USB memory devices formatted in FAT32/16. When formatting a USB memory device on your computer, do so with these settings.File system: FAT32 and Allocation unit size: Default allocation size
- Only store the most recent update file on the USB memory device or disc.
- Do not use a USB extension cable to connect a USB memory device to the player. Using a USB extension cable may prevent the player from performing correctly.

About Blu-Ray Player Firmware:

Blu-Ray Player Firmware updates serve to fix bugs, add features, new functions and improve playback compatibility with Blu-Ray disks.

Because Blu-Ray movies are usually encoded for copy protection, users may experience compatibility problems if they use outdated software. In order to counter this problem, manufacturers issue firmware updates that improve compatibility for various encoding techniques.

Although upgrading your firmware can bring various improvements to disc playback and compatibility, the process is quite risky and may cause damage to your device if not done properly.

Here are some general pointers to help you successfully update your device’s firmware: make sure that you have downloaded the correct firmware for your device, do not interfere in any way with the device while the update is in progress, and make sure your player is connected to a reliable power source during the firmware update.

Note that it is a good idea to reset your device to factory default settings after the firmware update. Also, please keep in mind that a failed upgrade can cause stability issues, random crashes or permanent damage to your device.

If you feel that this update could improve your device, then hit the download button and install the new firmware according to the given instructions. Check with our website as frequently as possible in order to stay up to date with the latest firmware.