BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 1 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 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 (or http://www.pioneer.eu) Download an electronic version of this manual from our website.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 2 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 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.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 3 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 POWER-CORD CAUTION WARNING 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.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 4 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 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. . . . . . . . . . . .
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 5 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Chapter 1 01 Before you start What’s in the box BDP-450 1 Open the rear cover. • Remote control x 1 • Video/audio cable (yellow/white/red plugs) x 1 (BDP-150 only) • AAA/R03 dry cell batteries x 2 Press lightly on this part and slide into the direction of the arrow.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 01 6 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 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.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 7 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Types of discs/files that can be played 01 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.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 01 8 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 • “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 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ”Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 9 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 With BD-ROMs, it is possible to use BD-J (Java) applications to create highly interactive titles, for example including games. Discs not including these numbers cannot be played. Discs playable on this player are as shown below.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 01 10 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 About video, audio, and image files 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.
01_before_you_start.fm 11 ページ ２０１２年７月９日 月曜日 午後４時５１分 Table of Playable Files 01 Playable media BD-R/RE/-R DL/ RE DL/-R LTH, DVD-R/RW/-R DL/ +R/+RW/+R DL, CD-R/RW USB devices1 Network MP3 (.mp3) Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps Audio type: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 WMA (.wma) Sampling frequencies: Up to 48 kHz Bit rate: Up to 192 kbps Audio type: WMA version 9 LPCM (.
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BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 13 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 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.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 01 14 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 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.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 15 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Front Panel 01 BDP-450 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 7 8 9 10 BDP-150 1 1 3 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.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 01 16 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Front Panel Display (BDP-450 only) 1 2 3 4 HD LAN HDMI 1 2 CONTROL EXT 24HZ 50HZ 60HZ 9 8 7 1 6 5 – This lights during playback. 2 – This lights when pausing. 3 HD – 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. 4 LAN – This lights when connected to a network.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 17 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Chapter 2 02 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.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 02 18 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 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 connected to the player using an HDMI cable. Also refer to the operating instructions for the Flat Screen TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.).
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 19 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 • Also refer to the instructions of the AV receiver. • See Pioneer website about AV receivers compatible with Sound Retriever Link function. Caution • Connect the player directly to the Pioneer AV receiver compatible with Sound Retriever Link function. Interrupting a direct connection with an amplifier or AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause malfunction.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 02 20 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Connecting a TV See Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier on the right column to connect an AV receiver or amplifier using an HDMI cable. Caution • Hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the cable. • Placing a load on the plug could result in faulty contact and no video signals being output.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 21 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Achieving better video and sound quality When connecting one TV (or projector) and AV amplifier to the player, connect in such a way that the video and audio signals are transferred separately in order to achieve higher quality video and sound. BDP-450’s rear panel Connecting video and audio cables 02 Note • Make the settings in the Setup Navigator menu according to the type of cable connected (page 24).
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 02 22 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Connecting an AV receiver or amplifier using an coaxial digital audio cable BDP-150’s rear panel • When using an external hard disk as the external storage device, be sure to turn on the hard disk’s power before turning on the player’s power. Red To coaxial digital audio input terminal AV receiver or amplifier Caution • Be sure to turn the player’s power off before connecting or disconnecting USB devices.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 23 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this player to the network via the LAN terminal, you can play audio files stored on the components on the network, including your computer, using HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs. Connecting to a wireless LAN 02 Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold AS-WL300 for connection.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 03 24 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Chapter 3 Getting Started Making settings using the Setup Navigator menu Be sure to perform these settings when using the player in the following situations. • When you use the player for the first time. • After Initial Setup format. Press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu, select Initial Setup Setup Navigator Start, then press ENTER. 3 Start Setup Navigator. Press ENTER. • Setup Navigator starts. • After updating the player’s software.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 25 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Operating the TV with the player’s remote control (BDP-450 only) When the manufacturer code for your brand of TV is set on the player’s remote control, the TV can be operated using the player’s remote control. Caution • For some models it may not be possible to operate the TV with the player’s remote control, even for TVs of brands listed on the manufacturer code list. • The setting may be restored to the default after the batteries are replaced.
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BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 27 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Chapter 4 04 Playback Playing discs or files Note • The resume playback function is canceled automatically in the following cases: This section describes the player’s main operations. For the types of discs and files that can be played, see page 7. Video, image and audio files recorded on discs are played with the Home Media Gallery (page 35). – When the disc tray is opened. – When the file list window is switched.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 04 28 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Playing in slow motion While playback is paused, press and hold / or /. • The speed switches each time the button is pressed (the speed is displayed on the TV screen). Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Use this procedure to play the currently playing disc, title, chapter, track or file repeatedly. To resume normal playback BD Current chapter Current title Press PLAY.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 29 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Note Playing photos as slideshows • When you use audio CDs for Programmed Play, enter the track number in step 3. This function plays the photos, switching them automatically. • This function does not work with BDs. Making bookmarks During playback, press INDEX. • Display the thumbnail of image files. The maximum number is 12 at once. You can make bookmarks on the video currently playing and play back the scene later.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 04 30 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 About displaying external subtitle files while playing DivX media files In addition to the subtitles recorded in DivX media files, this player also supports the display of external subtitle files. If a file has the same name as that of a DivX media file aside from the file extension and the extension is one of the extensions listed below, the file is treated as an external subtitle file.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 31 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Displaying the disc information Press DISPLAY. The disc information appears on the TV screen. To switch off the information display, press DISPLAY again. The information display differs between during playback and when playback is stopped. Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE Note 04 • Operation of USB flash drives is not guaranteed. • Playback of BD-LIVE function data differs depending on the disc used.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 04 32 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 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.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 33 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Using the FUNCTION menu FUNCTION menu item list Item Description Video Adjust (BDP-450) The main unit settings’ picture quality adjustment items can be selected (page 44). Title Display the title information for the currently playing disc and total number of titles on the disc. Also select the title you want to play. (See the following description.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 04 34 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Playing from a specific time (Time Search) 1 Select Time. Use / to select, then press ENTER. 2 Input the time. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the time. • To play from 45 minutes, input 0, 0, 4, 5, 0 and 0, then press ENTER. • To play from 1 hour 20 minutes, input 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 and 0, then press ENTER. • Press CLEAR to clear the values you have input. 3 Starting playback from the specified time. Press ENTER.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 35 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Chapter 5 Playback from Home Media Gallery BDP-450 BDP-150 05 – PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed – DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other components) Files stored in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as described above can be played by Digital Media Player (DMP). The player supports the use of such DMP.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 05 36 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the software or device for more information. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Content playable over a network • Even when encoded in a compatible format, some files may not play correctly.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 37 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Playing back image files Playing the Playlist About Slideshow 1 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. A display of the files on the disc or in the folder switches automatically. Note • When playing an audio CD (CD-DA/SACD/DTS-CD), the Now Playing screen is displayed.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 06 38 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Chapter 6 Playing the web contents Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particular period of time, and any such warranty, express or implied, is disclaimed. You can enjoy some streaming contents on the Internet with the player. Available web contents • YouTube (MPEG4 AVC H.264) • Picasa • Disc playback and this function cannot be used at the same time.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 39 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 • To deactivate your Netflix information, select Initial Setup Playback Netflix Information Next Screen Yes. 1 06 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. 2 Read the Disclaimer displayed on the screen. If you agree, select Agree on the last page. (If you do not agree, this service cannot be used.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 07 40 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Chapter 7 Advanced settings Changing the settings Operating the Initial Setup screen 1 When playback is stopped, display the Home Menu screen. HOME MENU. Press 2 Select and set Initial Setup. Use / to select, then press ENTER. 3 Select the item and change the setting. Use /// to select, then press ENTER. Closing the Initial Setup screen Press HOME MENU or RETURN. Note • The items that can be selected depend on the player’s status.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 41 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Audio Output Setting Options Explanation Digital Output Bitstream Select this to output digital audio signals directly. PCM Select this to output digital audio signals converted to 2-channel 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.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book HDMI 07 42 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Setting Options HDMI Audio Out Bitstream Select this to output HDMI audio signals directly. PCM Select this to output HDMI 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.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 43 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Playback Setting Options Explanation Angle Mark On Select this to display the angle mark on the TV screen (page 29). This is the factory default setting for the BDP-150. Off Select this if you do not want to display the angle mark on the TV screen. This is the factory default setting for the BDP-450. On Select this to display the PIP mark on the TV screen. This is the factory default setting for the BDP-150.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book Options 07 44 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Setting Options Screen Saver Off 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 control can deactivate the screen saver. 2 min 3 min Auto Power Off Off Select this if you do not want the power to turn off automatically. This is the default setting for models other than European models.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 45 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Setting the IP address Displaying the network settings 1 Select and set Network IP setting Next Screen. Use / to select, then press ENTER. Select and set Network Information Next Screen. Use / to select, then press ENTER. 2 Set IP address. Use /// to set the IP address of the player or DNS server, then press ENTER.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 07 46 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Registering or Changing the password Use this procedure to register or change the code number required for the Parental Lock settings. About default password of this unit The default password is “0000”. • This unit might ask you to enter a password when you change the password. • If you reset this unit, your password is simultaneously changed to the default setting. 1 Select and set Security Change Password Next Screen.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 47 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 4 Select and set Options Update Network Start. Use /// to select, then press ENTER. Restoring all the settings to the factory default settings 5 Updating starts. Press ENTER. 1 • Software updating may take a certain period of time. • When updating is completed, the unit restarts automatically.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 07 48 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 About how digital audio formats are output Setting Method of conversion Output terminal(s) Bitstream PCM Re-encode Only the primary audio (the main sound for movies, etc.) is output. The secondary audio and interactive audio are not output. The primary audio, secondary audio and interactive audio are converted into PCM audio and output simultaneously.
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BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 08 50 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Chapter 8 Additional information Cautions on use Moving the player If you need to move this unit, first remove the disc if there’s one loaded, and close the disc tray. Next, press STANDBY/ON to switch the power to standby, checking that the POWER OFF indication on the front panel display goes off. Wait at least 10 seconds. Lastly, disconnect the power cord.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 51 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Cleaning the pickup lens The player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for players are commercially available, we advise against using them since some may damage the lens.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 08 52 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 53 ページ Problem ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Check Remedy Picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working. • Press STOP to stop playback, then restart playback. • If the playback cannot be stopped, press STANDBY/ON on the player’s front panel to turn off the power, then turn the power back on. • If the power cannot be turned off (to standby), reset the unit. On the BDP-450, press and hold STANDBY/ON on the main unit’s front panel for over 5 seconds.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 08 54 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Problem Check Remedy Multi-channel sound is not output. Is the audio output of the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., properly set? Read the operating instructions for the connected AV receiver or amplifier and check the audio output settings of the AV receiver or amplifier. Is multi-channel sound selected? Use the menu screen or AUDIO to switch the disc’s sound to multichannel.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 55 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Control function 08 Problem Check Remedy Control function does not work. Is the HDMI cable properly connected? To use the Control function, connect the Flat Screen TV and AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) to the HDMI OUT terminal (page 17). Is the HDMI cable you are Use a High Speed HDMI®/TM Cable.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 08 56 ページ Problem ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Check A message other than Is “Network is FAILED.” “Networks is OK.” is displayed? displayed when Connection Test is performed. Remedy • Check that this player and the Ethernet hub (or router with a hub functionality) are properly connected. • If the IP address is obtained using the DHCP server function, check the setting is correct at the Information (page 42).
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 57 ページ Problem ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Check USB (external storage) device Is the USB device properly does not work with this player connected? properly. Remedy 08 • Turn the player’s power off, then turn the power back on. • Turn the player’s power off, then reconnect the external storage device (page 22). Is the USB device connected Do not use an extension cable. The player may not work properly with it.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 08 58 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Picture-in-Picture (P-in-P) The Digital Audio encoding system found on SACDs, that expresses the audio signals by the pulse density of one bit data. This is a function for superimposing a sub video on the main video. Some BD-ROMs include secondary video, which can be superimposed on the primary video. DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is an audio format to record 48 kHz/24 bits audio signals in 5.
BDP-450_VXE8_IBD_EN.book 59 ページ ２０１２年６月２２日 金曜日 午後２時１１分 Specifications 08 Model BDP-450 BDP-150 BDP-150-K BDP-150-S Type Blu-ray 3DTM PLAYER Rated voltage AC 110 V to 240 V Rated frequency 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption BDP-450: 23 W BDP-150: 20 W Power consumption (standby) 0.3 W Weight BDP-450: 2.7 kg BDP-150: 2.
