Sony Update For KDL46V4100

[steve1971]

Dont know if this been already posted but I got an email from Sony for a system upgrade for my KDL46V4100. "System Software Update Available - Resolves issues related to white sparkles (dots) on the screen, HDMI-CEC input, 1080i 60hz film-based content, intermittent audio and slideshow Butterfly." So I placed an order for it. Talked to a rep from Sony and he said this will solve any problems with white sparkles and all that other stuff. Even though I didnt have any problems with white sparkles and so fourth I decided to get it just in case. Like I said I dont know if anyone else knew about the update so I thought I would post it just in case. If it already has been posted then my apologies.

[cheezz]

Originally Posted by steve1971

Dont know if this been already posted but I got an email from Sony for a system upgrade for my KDL46V4100. "System Software Update Available - Resolves issues related to white sparkles (dots) on the screen, HDMI-CEC input, 1080i 60hz film-based content, intermittent audio and slideshow Butterfly." So I placed an order for it. Talked to a rep from Sony and he said this will solve any problems with white sparkles and all that other stuff. Even though I didnt have any problems with white sparkles and so fourth I decided to get it just in case. Like I said I dont know if anyone else knew about the update so I thought I would post it just in case. If it already has been posted then my apologies.

Talked a lot in detail in AVS forums. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[steve1971]

I agree with the term "if it aint broke dont fix it" but if there is an upgrade to make my tv better then I will upgrade it. Besides Sony is sending the upgrade to me free of charge!

[steve1971]

I applied the new update to my HD and I have to say it looks even better then before. There doesnt appear to be any judder to the picture due to its only 60hz and not the "famous" 120hz. And if there was any sparkles and clouding as they call it then they aint there anymore! I was very happy with my HD but I am even more happier now with it then ever before. To my eye the update cleaned up the judder that I did experience in certain movie scenes that I watched on Blu Ray and on some HD Comcast movies. Movie scenes are more smooth then they were before I installed the update and I dont think the update was intended for this purpose! So I say thanks a million Sony you have made a great HD tv even better. The weird thing is the update is also for the newer XBR Sony models as well.

[micks_address]

i wonder is there an update for the uk model of this tv? the 4w4000? also..do you know if applying the firmware update changes any service menu changes you have made? like tweaks made by an ISF installer?

[steve1971]

Originally Posted by micks_address

i wonder is there an update for the uk model of this tv? the 4w4000? also..do you know if applying the firmware update changes any service menu changes you have made? like tweaks made by an ISF installer?

I dont know if there is an update for the HD tv you pointed out but the update will shut off the control for HDMI devices in the service menu. No problem just switch it back on. Otherwise the update didnt effect anything else but the pic quality. It to my eye pretty much eliminated motion blurr and the judder effect on Blu Ray movies. The update did what it was meant to do on my tv and more.


Very happy!!!