Sony KDS-60A3000 firmware update experience. - Blu-ray Forum

Entertainment72 · 02-26-2008, 12:21 AM

Well just recieved my free Sony KDS-60A3000 firmware update (T) and my de-interlaced 1080p->1080i signal looks significantly better

!!

From Sony:

"Sony is aware of a reviewer's article stating that some of the SXRD models listed above could not resolve the finest details of a specific 1080i test pattern. This occurs for HDMI and component inputs 1,2 or 3 only in Cinema and Custom Picture modes." etc etc..

I have the update if anyone would like to "borrow" it and return!

Tall Dog · 02-26-2008, 01:47 PM

I have the same TV as you. How did you hear about the firmware update? Did Sony automatically mail it to you, or did you have to request it?

Entertainment72 · 02-26-2008, 01:54 PM

I had to request it

. I found people having issues at the AVS forums.. I checked my firmware and it was S not T. So I went to the sony site and requested it, came in 2 days.

My previous XBR1 SXRD (1080i input 1080p output crap) was much better than the A3000 displaying 1080i and I was dissapointed. I did some research to find out Sony had a firmware update apparently for this. Once I installed the update my 1080i became true again..

I purchased this TV from BB about a month ago and it was already outdated (S) firmware.. so go figure.

Check your firmware.. go into the XMB menu.. product support.. it will display your firmware.. if the last letter is not "T" you need the update.

Because of the native 1080p input on the A3000, it has to de-interlace 1080p into i and without the "T" update it doesnt do a very good job of it.

It will help the 1080i display significantly. Now I get incredible 1080p

along with 1080i.

The update comes in a sony microvault 64mb usb flash. It takes all of 2 minutes at the most plugged into the usb service port in the rear.

Sidenote: This TV displays a much better picture than the Panasonic 50" plasma with the same source and movie my parents have.

Tall Dog · 02-26-2008, 02:22 PM

Thanks, I will check my version. BTW, this is an awesome TV, too bad Sony decided to stop production.

HOF-city · 02-29-2008, 12:17 AM

After reading your post i found that my firmware was also (s). I called sony and was told that the update was not available. Im checking out the support website now and cant seem to find it. You got anymore info that may help me find this update you speak of?
Thanks!!!

Entertainment72 · 02-29-2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOF-city

After reading your post i found that my firmware was also (s). I called sony and was told that the update was not available. Im checking out the support website now and cant seem to find it. You got anymore info that may help me find this update you speak of?
Thanks!!!

Send me a PM with your address and I can send it to you usps mail with the instructions.

CAB · 02-29-2008, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

Send me a PM with your address and I can send it to you usps mail with the instructions.

can you host the .iso somewhere?

Entertainment72 · 02-29-2008, 01:15 AM

Well I tried the copy the .iso and files from another user and site.. onto my usb, it didn't work. So I bit the bullet and just ordered it from Sony online as they will not send you the update unless you have "problems".

I am looking for the site.

CAB · 02-29-2008, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

Well I tried the copy the .iso and files from another user and site.. onto my usb, it didn't work. So I bit the bullet and just ordered it from Sony online as they will not send you the update unless you have "problems".

I am looking for the site.

You can rip the CD to a ISO image.

Edit: I have the same display but have the T version of the firmware.

Entertainment72 · 02-29-2008, 01:20 AM

Order here - Sony

Entertainment72 · 02-29-2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAB

You can rip the CD to a ISO image.

Edit: I have the same display but have the T version of the firmware.

T is the latest firmware.. so you won't need the upate.

HOF-city · 02-29-2008, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

Order here - Sony

Thanks for the help! ordering it now!

Entertainment72 · 02-29-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOF-city

Thanks for the help! ordering it now!

You're welcome, they ship fast.. you should get it by Tuesday next week..

bigpapy · 03-06-2008, 06:46 PM

I just got my upgrade from sony via usb they ship this very fast took only 4 days

Spankey · 03-06-2008, 07:22 PM

I have a question. The sony site says this affects a pinkish image. What does this do to a set that was calibrated?

ldominicano · 03-06-2008, 08:06 PM

....if only i was home to check out the firmware, oh the anticipation

lol thanks again for the info...x

BoneWSO · 03-06-2008, 08:46 PM

How do you check what firmware you have installed?

aVs · 03-09-2008, 03:14 PM

If you're up to it, the file and instructions can be found here: #6892
I downloaded the BIN file and placed it on to a 512mb drive. The update worked perfect for me.

As Yoshi stated

Quote:

AGAIN im not responsible if you brick your system. but heres a link to the files. i created a .rar w/ par files. google it if you dont know how to use them. also a link to the .bin file directly. again, im not responsible if you brick your system. btw, you must name the folder in thumbdrive/usb device to " sony_dtv_s " im not sure if it has to be a 64mb sony drive or not. or if it has to be by itself(only file in device). again, im not responsible.

Good Luck!

ganthc · 05-05-2008, 06:34 PM

*Bump*

Does anyone know the answer to the above question?

Entertainment72 · 05-05-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

Check your firmware.. go into the XMB menu.. product support.. it will display your firmware.. if the last letter is not "T" you need the update.

02-26-2008, 12:21 AM	#1
Entertainment72 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Myers, FL Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews:1	Sony KDS-60A3000 firmware update experience. Well just recieved my free Sony KDS-60A3000 firmware update (T) and my de-interlaced 1080p->1080i signal looks significantly better !! From Sony: "Sony is aware of a reviewer's article stating that some of the SXRD models listed above could not resolve the finest details of a specific 1080i test pattern. This occurs for HDMI and component inputs 1,2 or 3 only in Cinema and Custom Picture modes." etc etc.. I have the update if anyone would like to "borrow" it and return! Last edited by Entertainment72; 02-26-2008 at 12:23 AM.

02-26-2008, 01:54 PM	#3
Entertainment72 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Myers, FL Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews:1	I had to request it . I found people having issues at the AVS forums.. I checked my firmware and it was S not T. So I went to the sony site and requested it, came in 2 days. My previous XBR1 SXRD (1080i input 1080p output crap) was much better than the A3000 displaying 1080i and I was dissapointed. I did some research to find out Sony had a firmware update apparently for this. Once I installed the update my 1080i became true again.. I purchased this TV from BB about a month ago and it was already outdated (S) firmware.. so go figure. Check your firmware.. go into the XMB menu.. product support.. it will display your firmware.. if the last letter is not "T" you need the update. Because of the native 1080p input on the A3000, it has to de-interlace 1080p into i and without the "T" update it doesnt do a very good job of it. It will help the 1080i display significantly. Now I get incredible 1080p along with 1080i. The update comes in a sony microvault 64mb usb flash. It takes all of 2 minutes at the most plugged into the usb service port in the rear. Sidenote: This TV displays a much better picture than the Panasonic 50" plasma with the same source and movie my parents have. Last edited by Entertainment72; 02-26-2008 at 01:58 PM.

03-06-2008, 08:06 PM	#16
ldominicano Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:O~Town Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews:1	thank you... ....if only i was home to check out the firmware, oh the anticipation lol thanks again for the info...x

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02-26-2008, 01:47 PM	#2
Tall Dog Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	I have the same TV as you. How did you hear about the firmware update? Did Sony automatically mail it to you, or did you have to request it?

02-26-2008, 02:22 PM	#4
Tall Dog Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	Thanks, I will check my version. BTW, this is an awesome TV, too bad Sony decided to stop production.

02-29-2008, 12:17 AM	#5
HOF-city Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Canton, Ohio	After reading your post i found that my firmware was also (s). I called sony and was told that the update was not available. Im checking out the support website now and cant seem to find it. You got anymore info that may help me find this update you speak of? Thanks!!!

02-29-2008, 01:15 AM	#8
Entertainment72 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Myers, FL Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews:1	Well I tried the copy the .iso and files from another user and site.. onto my usb, it didn't work. So I bit the bullet and just ordered it from Sony online as they will not send you the update unless you have "problems". I am looking for the site.

02-29-2008, 01:20 AM	#10
Entertainment72 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Myers, FL Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews:1	Order here - Sony

03-06-2008, 06:46 PM	#14
bigpapy Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Houston,Tx Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:26	I just got my upgrade from sony via usb they ship this very fast took only 4 days

03-06-2008, 07:22 PM	#15
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	I have a question. The sony site says this affects a pinkish image. What does this do to a set that was calibrated?

03-06-2008, 08:46 PM	#17
BoneWSO Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:United States of America Blu-ray collection:199 Trading Score:1	How do you check what firmware you have installed?

05-05-2008, 06:34 PM	#19
ganthc Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vienna, VA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:651 Blu-ray reviews:2	Bump Does anyone know the answer to the above question?

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