How should I do firmware update

[kwpta]

I just got a sony BDP-S350 blu-ray player and I am not close to my computer to do a firmware update with cat 5 cable, What is the best and or easiest way to get updates

[crackinhedz]

unplug your S350, move and connect it to your PC monitor and ethernet.

If your PC monitor cannot accept the input...then that idea won't work.

[HD 335]

I always prefer to download the firmware and burn an ISO disc. You never know if an internet connection fails and may potentially brick your player. Rare, but can happen.

[kwpta]

What is a iso disc? I feel so stupid

[jkwest]

its a disc image of that exact file.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_image

download the firmware to your desktop, startup a DVD/CD burning program, most optical disc authoring software can write ISO files to the disc...after the burn and finish cycle is complete take the disc out and put it in your player..

or you can contact Sony direct and request a firmware disc to be sent to you.clicky

Good luck!

BTW...here's some info that Sony Provides..
clicky

How To Get the Firmware Update
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There are three ways to obtain the Blu-ray Disc player firmware update:

* Network Update:
o The Network Update operation is straightforward, so it is highly recommended that you use the Network Update method.
o You will need to connect the Blu-ray Disc player to your Internet source using an Ethernet cable.
o Please see the Network Update Instructions section below, for more information.
* Create an Update Disc:
o If you cannot connect the Blu-ray Disc player to your Internet source, please use the disc update method.
o Please click the Download Now link at the top or bottom of this page to download the firmware update.
o Please see the Download the Firmware and Create an Update Disc section below, for more information.
o A drive with CD disc burning capability, and a new blank CD-R disc are required to create the update disc.
* Request an Update Disc
o If you cannot connect the Blu-ray Disc player to your Internet source, please use the disc update method.
o If you cannot create a CD on your computer, Sony will provide a free disc containing the firmware update. Click here to order the firmware update disc.
o After you receive the disc, please see the Disc Update Instructions section below, for more information.

Note: If you have questions or require assistance, please contact Sony Support at 1-866-909-SONY (7669).
Network Update Instructions
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The Network Update operation is straightforward, so it is highly recommended that you use the Network Update method to update the Blu-ray Disc player firmware.

Important Notes

* If you have not done so already, please check the current firmware version to determine if this firmware update is needed for your Blu-ray Disc player.
* WARNING!! Please follow the update instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may interrupt the update process and may cause the Blu-ray Disc player to be unresponsive or to require repair.
* WARNING!! Do not power off the Blu-ray Disc player or disconnect it from the AC power outlet. Loss of power during the installation of the firmware update may cause the Blu-ray Disc player to be unresponsive or to require repair.
* In order to use this update method it is necessary to have the player correctly connected to an active Internet connection.
Note: If you cannot connect the player to your Internet source, please see the How To Get the Firmware Update section above for information about firmware update disc options.
* In order to perform the firmware update, it is necessary to have the player correctly connected to a compatible television.
* It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.


Firmware Update Instructions

WARNING!! Please follow the update instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may interrupt the update process and may cause the Blu-ray Disc player to be unresponsive or to require repair.

Note: The firmware update process usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on system configuration and network connection.

1. Power on the television and make sure it is tuned to the inputs to which the Blu-ray Disc player is connected.
2. Connect the "LAN(100)" terminal on the player to your Internet source using an Ethernet cable.
3. Power on the Blu-ray Disc player.
4. If there is a disc in the player, please remove the disc.
5. At the xross media bar™ menu, use the arrow keys on the remote control to select "Setup" - "Network Update" and then press the ENTER button.
6. The message "Perform version update?" is displayed on the television.
7. Select "OK" and then press the ENTER button.
8. The download process starts and the download screen is displayed on the television.
9. During the download the message "DL */9" is displayed on the television and on the player front display.
Note: The "*" changes to "0" through "9," indicating the download progress.
10. After the download is complete, the update starts and "VUP" appears on the player front panel display.
11. While the update is installed the message "VUP */9" is displayed on the player front display.
Note: The "*" changes to "0" through "9," indicating the update progress.
12. The firmware update is complete when "FINISH" appears on the player front panel display.
WARNING!! Do not operate or power off the player until this message is displayed. Doing so may cause the Blu-ray Disc player to be unresponsive or to require repair.
13. The Blu-ray Disc player will automatically power off.
14. Power on the Blu-ray Disc player
15. Check the current firmware version to confirm that the update has successfully installed.
Note: If the last three digits of the version number are 010, the firmware update was successful.
Download the Firmware and Create an Update Disc
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If you cannot connect the Blu-ray Disc player to your Internet source, please use the disc update method.

Important Notes

* If you have not done so already, please check the current firmware version to determine if this firmware update is needed for your Blu-ray Disc player.
* IMPORTANT: At this time, not all versions of CD burning software are able to create an update disc. If you have difficulty creating a disc, please consider using the network update method or requesting a disc. You may also opt to check back later to see if a newer version of the firmware update has become available.
* WARNING!! Please follow the update instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may interrupt the update process and may cause the Blu-ray Disc player to be unresponsive or to require repair.
* WARNING!! Do not power off the Blu-ray Disc player or disconnect it from the AC power outlet. Loss of power during the installation of the firmware update may cause the Blu-ray Disc player to be unresponsive or to require repair.
* Use a brand new CD-R disc to burn the firmware update. The player may not be able to correctly read a dirty disc or a disc with scratches.
Note: A CD-R disc is strongly recommended. Do not use a CD-RW disc.
* Recommended operating system for the computer that will download the firmware update:
o Microsoft® Windows® 98SE or later is needed.
o Windows Vista®, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) is recommended.
* A drive with CD disc burning capability, and a new blank CD-R disc are required to create the update disc.
* If you cannot create a CD on your computer, Sony will provide a free disc containing the firmware update. Click here to order the firmware update disc.
* After you receive the disc, please see the Disc Update Instructions section below, for more information.
* In order to perform the firmware update, it is necessary to have the player correctly connected to a compatible television.
* It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.


Download and Disc Creation Instructions

1. Download the UPDATE_BDPS350_VER010.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and verify that the size of the UPDATE_BDPS350_VER010.EXE file is 58,967,040 bytes.
1. Right-click the UPDATE_BDPS350_VER010.EXE file, and click "Properties".
2. On the "UPDATE_BDPS350_VER010.EXE Properties" screen, verify that the "Size:" listed is "56.2 MB (58,967,040 bytes)".
NOTE: The "Size on disk:" listed may be different. That is normal.
3. If the file size is different than the "58,967,040 bytes", please download the UPDATE_BDPS350_VER010.EXE file again.
3. Double-click the UPDATE_BDPS350_VER010.EXE file to begin the process to extract the firmware update.
4. At the UPDATE_BDPS350_VER010.EXE dialog box, type a location, or click the "Browse..." button to select a location for the uncompressed update, and then click "OK". The UPDATE_BDPS350_VER010.ISO file will be extracted to the specified location.
5. Use the "Burn Image" option of your CD burning software to create the update disc from the UPDATE_BDPS350_VER010.ISO file.
6. CD Burning Notes:
* IMPORTANT: At this time, not all versions of CD burning software are able to create an update disc. If you have difficulty creating a disc, please consider using the network update method or requesting a disc. You may also opt to check back later to see if a newer version of the firmware update has become available.
* Do not create a data disc. In order for the update disc to work, you must create it using the "Burn Image" option of your CD burning software.
* The update disc must be finalized. Be sure to select "Finalize CD (No further writing possible)" in your CD burning software to finalize the update disc.
* If write errors occur during the CD burning process, discard the disc and create a new update disc.
* Burning the disc using packet writing software is not supported.
* Do not use an update disc created using any other process than the one described above.

Disc Update Instructions
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The instructions below are for how to install the firmware update using a disc. The steps are the same whether you downloaded the firmware and created the disc, or whether you ordered the disc from Sony.

Firmware Update Instructions

WARNING!! Do not power off the player or disconnect it from the AC power outlet. Doing so may damage the player to the point of requiring repair.

WARNING!! Do not press any buttons, except as instructed, until the update is complete. Doing so may damage the player to the point of requiring repair.

NOTE: The firmware update process takes a minimum of 30 minutes.

1. Power on the television and make sure it is tuned to the inputs to which the Blu-ray Disc player is connected.
2. Power on the Blu-ray Disc player.
3. Place the update disc in the player, and close the disc tray.
4. After the disc is loaded, the message, "Perform version update?" is displayed on the television.
5. Use the remote control to select "OK", and then press the ENTER button.
6. The update process starts and "VUP" appears on the player front panel display.
7. While the update is installed the message "VUP */9" is displayed on the player front display.
Note: The "*" changes to "0" through "9," indicating the update progress.
8. The firmware update is complete when "FINISH" appears on the player front panel display.
WARNING!! Do not operate or power off the player until this message is displayed. Doing so may result in your player being unresponsive and requiring repair.
9. Remove the update disc from the player.
10. Power on the Blu-ray Disc player.
11. Check the current firmware version to confirm that the update has successfully installed.
Note: If the last three digits of the version number are 010, the firmware update was successful.


If The Update Disc Does Not Eject

If the update disc does not eject even though "FINISH" is displayed, please follow the steps below.

1. Power off the Blu-ray Disc player, and disconnect the AC power cord.
2. Reconnect the AC power cord while simultaneously holding down the "Open/Close" button on the player.
Note: Pressing the "Open/Close" button on the remote control does not work. It is necessary to press "Open/Close" button on the Blu-ray Disc player.
3. Keep pressing the "Open/Close" button until the disc tray opens.
4. Remove the disc.

[HD 335]

Originally Posted by kwpta

What is a iso disc? I feel so stupid

It's easy. You can typically download the firmware from the manufacturer's website. Unzip the file which usually is an ISO file

Follow vinnie97's AVS thread on how to burn an ISO
mini-guide for doing ISO firmware updates with ease and for free (IMGBURN)

I prefer to use Active@ ISO Burner v1.1 myself, you can find it through your best friend Google

[MountainBlu]

You can also go on the Sony site and they will send you a free firmware upgrade disk. It took them one week to send me one.

That will do until the next needed firmware update rolls around and then maybe there will be a wireless option available for all of us with no readily available ethernet connection.