A string of characters will appear on the screen. The last few digits represent your current firmware version (e.g., Ver 1.00). Step 2: Preparing for the Update
However, the BDP-120’s update process also highlights a significant drawback of firmware dependency. Unlike modern devices that update wirelessly, the BDP-120 required users to download a file from Pioneer’s support website, burn it to a CD-R (not a DVD), and insert it into the player. This analog process was prone to error: a mis-burned disc would brick the player, turning it into an expensive paperweight. Furthermore, as Pioneer shifted focus away from optical media around 2014, official updates ceased. The final firmware (e.g., v3.91) left many units incapable of playing newer 50GB triple-layer discs or handling specific AACS (Advanced Access Content System) encryption revisions, effectively imposing a planned technological obsolescence. pioneer bdp-120 firmware update
Visit the official Pioneer Support portal. Search for "BDP-120" and navigate to the "Firmware & Software" section. A string of characters will appear on the screen