Updating Firmware

[tonyjk3]

I just bought a Sony Blu Ray s300 - have yet to set it up. I have been reading about the Firmware improving the performance. My question is this. Do I have to upgrade my firmware in order? Like if my machine has version 3.2 - can I upgrade straight to 3.8 or do I have to upgrade each firmware release up to 3.8 to get all the functionality?

[RUR]

Originally Posted by tonyjk3

I just bought a Sony Blu Ray s300 - have yet to set it up. I have been reading about the Firmware improving the performance. My question is this. Do I have to upgrade my firmware in order? Like if my machine has version 3.2 - can I upgrade straight to 3.8 or do I have to upgrade each firmware release up to 3.8 to get all the functionality?

You should be able to go straight to the most recent FW version, skipping those in between.

Welcome to the forum!

[tonyjk3]

Thanks

[tonyjk3]

Stupid question - how do I find out what firmware my player has?

[Bigwayne]

It tells you on Sony's website. It gives you step by step instructions. You have to go to the settings, and then click tv type and press the blue button. Or something really close to that.. LOL

[RUR]

Originally Posted by tonyjk3

Stupid question - how do I find out what firmware my player has?

Man, you're working me too hard! I don't even own this player!

From the website (http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...3412&os_id=7):
Check Current Firmware Version

1. Power on the television and make sure it is tuned to the inputs to which the BDP-S300 player is connected.
2. Power on the BDP-S300 Blu-ray Disc™ player.
3. If the player starts to play a disc, press the "STOP" button and wait until the blue Sony Blu-ray Disc screen is displayed on the television before proceeding.
4. On the remote control (RMT-B101A), press the SYSTEM MENU button.
5. At the "System Menu" screen, use the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight "Setup" and then press the ENTER button.
6. At the "Setup" screen, use the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight "Video Setup" and then press the ENTER button.
7. Use the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight "TV Type" and then press the ENTER button.
8. On the remote control, press "BLUE" button.
9. The firmware version currently installed on the BDP-S300 will be listed on the television screen. If the version number is 3.80 or higher, it is not necessary to install this firmware update.

[tonyjk3]

Thanks RUR.

I'm rocking 3.70. So I could upgrade to 3.8.