Sony FW - New updates for ALL players - Blu-ray Forum

rdodolak · 12-20-2007, 12:59 AM

Since there aren't threads for all of the Sony players I'll just post it here. Sony has posted new FW updates for all of its players although they haven't officially listed it yet on the firmware pages:

CA
BDP-S1 v3.60
BDP-S300 v3.70
BDP-S301 v3.70
BDP-S500 v3.50
BDP-S2000ES v3.50

US
BDP-S1 v3.60
BDP-S300 v3.70
BDP-S301 v3.70
BDP-S500 v3.50
BDP-S2000ES v3.50

UK
BDP-S1E v3.70
BDP-S300 v3.70
BDP-S500 v3.50

This utility updates the BDP-S1 firmware to version 3.60, and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over firmware version 3.20:

Improves BD-Java compatibility to enhance interactivity with some BD-ROMs.

Additional improvements over original firmware:

Adds Dolby® TrueHD and Dolby® Digital Plus Audio decoding functionality.
Enhanced playback compatibility with certain BD-ROM format discs.
Improves BD-Java compatibility to enhance interactivity with some BD-ROMs.
Enhanced customer support capability
Compatibility with the newly released BD-R/RE format (BDMV).
Corrects the output signal status information for audio output and display when Linear PCM 5.1 channel soundtracks are played via HDMI.

BadAss · 12-20-2007, 01:10 AM

Are those for US players?

rdodolak · 12-20-2007, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadAss

Are those for US players?

yes

Dyana B · 12-20-2007, 01:37 AM

I just got off the phone with Sony and they have informed me that there are no new firmware upgrades to install at this time, and they are also not aware of them. They also told me not to install any "third party firmware upgrades".

rdodolak · 12-20-2007, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyana B

I just got off the phone with Sony and they have informed me that there are no new firmware upgrades to install at this time, and they are also not aware of them. They also told me not to install any "third party firmware upgrades".

That's because their CSR's aren't informed. If you notice the link goes directly to the Sony web site. Sony has always posted the FW to the web server prior to posting the updated web page.

Please check the posted links as these are NOT third party firmware updates.

Dyana B · 12-20-2007, 01:42 AM

Please don't kill the messenger, it is what I was told.

rdodolak · 12-20-2007, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyana B

Please don't kill the messenger, it is was I was told.

It was nothing personal against you ... just correcting the info from the misinformed CSR.

ryoohki · 12-20-2007, 02:11 AM

Do you have any idea on the fixes?

Dyana B · 12-20-2007, 02:16 AM

I spoke to another rep and was told that they do not have version 3.70 for the bdp-s300, and that "any firmware update outside of their website is considered Unofficial".

JasonR · 12-20-2007, 02:20 AM

I installed and my player turned into a Toshiba HD-A2. HELP!!!!

rdodolak · 12-20-2007, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyana B

I spoke to another rep and was told that they do not have version 3.70 for the bdp-s300, and that "any firmware update outside of their website is considered Unofficial".

I can understand and appreciate your concern, but I feel this is being blown way out of proportion. For example, if you go to the official SONY BDP-S1 download page:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu..._id=28&ULA=YES

The link goes to:

ftp://download.sony.com/US/bluray/UP...S1_VER0320.EXE

and the new update is located at:

ftp://download.sony.com/US/bluray/UP...S1_VER0360.EXE

As with any FW download at you own risk. Please do not attack the messenger as I would rather have these threads deleted then this to turn into some type of crusade.

Dyana B · 12-20-2007, 02:31 AM

My sincerest apologies, and I am glad that it worked out great for you.

PS- I need a paper towel, so that I can wipe the egg off of my face, lol...

ryoohki · 12-20-2007, 02:46 AM

I owned a RPTV from Toshiba Once, i learned on the Web that they were a free fix available for an issue with the 1080i input

Called Toshiba, the Rep didn't know anything (i had the Bulletin in PDF with me... LOL), i said that i had the Bulletin # with me, the Rep actually gave me crap about how i wasn't supposed to have that.. took my name and phone

Toshiba called me next week after that to set a meeting for the repair...

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Yeah REP knows SHIT!

JasonR · 12-20-2007, 02:48 AM

starting my update.....

rondanto · 12-20-2007, 03:09 AM

where do you get these updates? I just bought the 500 and it needs updating already?

JasonR · 12-20-2007, 03:12 AM

Just updated Sony firmware. Under Video Setup > TV Type> states version 3.7

Start up time definately improved!!

Joon · 12-20-2007, 03:16 AM

I really hope for you guys with stand alone players this will give you profile 1.1. That would be a nice treat for everyone.

jsteinhauer · 12-20-2007, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

Just updated Sony firmware. Under Video Setup > TV Type> states version 3.7

Start up time definately improved!!

Who cares about the startup time! ANY GOODIES?

JasonR · 12-20-2007, 03:19 AM

That would be great. All Sony's 1.1, others will follow suit. HD-DVD will have NOTHING!!!

JasonR · 12-20-2007, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsteinhauer

Who cares about the startup time! ANY GOODIES?

Don't know yet. I don't own any 1.1's or anything else. Load and startup is all I have. They are both better.

12-20-2007, 12:59 AM	#1
rdodolak Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:880 Blu-ray collection:3733 DVD collection:939 MA collection:338 Digital collection:1099 iTunes collection:75 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:20	Sony FW - New updates for ALL players Since there aren't threads for all of the Sony players I'll just post it here. Sony has posted new FW updates for all of its players although they haven't officially listed it yet on the firmware pages: CA BDP-S1 v3.60 BDP-S300 v3.70 BDP-S301 v3.70 BDP-S500 v3.50 BDP-S2000ES v3.50 US BDP-S1 v3.60 BDP-S300 v3.70 BDP-S301 v3.70 BDP-S500 v3.50 BDP-S2000ES v3.50 UK BDP-S1E v3.70 BDP-S300 v3.70 BDP-S500 v3.50 This utility updates the BDP-S1 firmware to version 3.60, and provides the following benefits: Improvements over firmware version 3.20: Improves BD-Java compatibility to enhance interactivity with some BD-ROMs. Additional improvements over original firmware: Adds Dolby® TrueHD and Dolby® Digital Plus Audio decoding functionality. Enhanced playback compatibility with certain BD-ROM format discs. Improves BD-Java compatibility to enhance interactivity with some BD-ROMs. Enhanced customer support capability Compatibility with the newly released BD-R/RE format (BDMV). Corrects the output signal status information for audio output and display when Linear PCM 5.1 channel soundtracks are played via HDMI. Last edited by rdodolak; 12-21-2007 at 10:34 PM.

12-20-2007, 01:42 AM	#6
Dyana B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:2747 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 8	Please don't kill the messenger, it is what I was told. Last edited by Dyana B; 12-20-2007 at 01:47 AM.

12-20-2007, 03:09 AM	#15
rondanto Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:BROOKLYN , N.Y Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 7	fw updates where do you get these updates? I just bought the 500 and it needs updating already?

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12-20-2007, 01:10 AM	#2
BadAss Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:England 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:63	Are those for US players?

12-20-2007, 01:37 AM	#4
Dyana B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:2747 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 8	I just got off the phone with Sony and they have informed me that there are no new firmware upgrades to install at this time, and they are also not aware of them. They also told me not to install any "third party firmware upgrades".

12-20-2007, 02:11 AM	#8
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Do you have any idea on the fixes?

12-20-2007, 02:16 AM	#9
Dyana B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:2747 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 8	I spoke to another rep and was told that they do not have version 3.70 for the bdp-s300, and that "any firmware update outside of their website is considered Unofficial".

12-20-2007, 02:20 AM	#10
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I installed and my player turned into a Toshiba HD-A2. HELP!!!!

12-20-2007, 02:31 AM	#12
Dyana B Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:2747 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 8	My sincerest apologies, and I am glad that it worked out great for you. PS- I need a paper towel, so that I can wipe the egg off of my face, lol...

12-20-2007, 02:46 AM	#13
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	I owned a RPTV from Toshiba Once, i learned on the Web that they were a free fix available for an issue with the 1080i input Called Toshiba, the Rep didn't know anything (i had the Bulletin in PDF with me... LOL), i said that i had the Bulletin # with me, the Rep actually gave me crap about how i wasn't supposed to have that.. took my name and phone Toshiba called me next week after that to set a meeting for the repair... LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Yeah REP knows SHIT!

12-20-2007, 02:48 AM	#14
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	starting my update.....

12-20-2007, 03:12 AM	#16
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Just updated Sony firmware. Under Video Setup > TV Type> states version 3.7 Start up time definately improved!!

12-20-2007, 03:16 AM	#17
Joon Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:208 Trading Score:1	I really hope for you guys with stand alone players this will give you profile 1.1. That would be a nice treat for everyone.

12-20-2007, 03:19 AM	#19
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	That would be great. All Sony's 1.1, others will follow suit. HD-DVD will have NOTHING!!!

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