Blu-ray Firmware Thread

[Pirate]

Please post the latest firmware news for Sony or any other model Blu-ray Disc players here.

You guys will have to help me out on this one. I'm not as versed on the BD updates.

Sony BDP-S1
Current firmware version: 2.5


Samsung BDP1000
Current firmware version: 1.1


Panasonic DMP-BD10
Current firmware version: 2.3


Playstation 3
Current firmware version: 1.90

[dugpa]

Here's the update page where you can download the newest firmware for the Sony BDP-S1, my personal flavor of Blu-ray player. They're up to 1.55 right now:

This utility updates the BDP-S1 firmware to version 1.55 and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over firmware version 1.50:

Enhanced customer support capability
Compatibility with the newly released BD-R/RE format (BDMV)
Additional improvements over original firmware:

Improves BD-Java compatibility to enhance interactivity with some BD-ROMs
Enhanced playback compatibility with certain BD-ROM format discs
Corrects the output signal status information for audio output and display when Linear PCM 5.1 channel soundtracks are played via HDMI

[Pirate]

Originally Posted by dugpa

Here's the update page where you can download the newest firmware for the Sony BDP-S1, my personal flavor of Blu-ray player. They're up to 1.55 right now:

Thanks. I got the Samsung up there as well.

[ganthc]

Man, you really do hate the ps3, don't you?

No love.

[dugpa]

Originally Posted by ganthc

Man, you really do hate the ps3, don't you?
No love.

Maybe the thread is only for real blu-ray players.

[Pirate]

Originally Posted by ganthc

Man, you really do hate the ps3, don't you?

No love.

That's why I stated that I needed help, because I wasn't sure if the PS3 had a firmware update.

Originally Posted by dugpa

Maybe the thread is only for real blu-ray players.

And that too.

[Derb]

Originally Posted by piratehunter

That's why I stated that I needed help, because I wasn't sure if the PS3 had a firmware update.

http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/updates

1.60

[Pirate]

Thanks, Derb.

First post updated!

[Pirate]

Panasonic Blu-ray Firmware Upgrade Adds Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Support

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...HD_Support/582

Updated first post.

[highdef]

Are there any further updates, other than the Jan 07, for the Philips Blu-ray Player (BDP9000)? Thanks in advance.

[dugpa]

Originally Posted by highdef

Are there any further updates, other than the Jan 07, for the Philips Blu-ray Player (BDP9000)? Thanks in advance.

According to Philips webpage Jan 07 was the last one.

[ganthc]

Originally Posted by Derb

http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/updates

1.60

PS3 is actually 1.70 now.

[ganthc]

So far the ps3's 1.80 patch is fantastic. The upconversion is just as good as my other Sony upconvert player. I will probably still use that sd-dvd upconvert for sd-dvd's to save wear and tear on my ps3. But I was happy to see it worked. I haven't checked out games yet.

[Derb]

Originally Posted by ganthc

So far the ps3's 1.80 patch is fantastic. The upconversion is just as good as my other Sony upconvert player. I will probably still use that sd-dvd upconvert for sd-dvd's to save wear and tear on my ps3. But I was happy to see it worked. I haven't checked out games yet.

Good to hear. I have not updated yet. I have my rez setting on "auto" & am curious if the PS3 will downconvert to 720. How is 4:3 content on it? Mine fills the screen..

[dugpa]

New firmware for the Sony BDP-S1 out now, 1.60.
1.60 Firmware

Includes:

Improvements over firmware version 1.55:

Enhanced playback compatibility with certain BD-ROM format discs, including improved pop-up menu functionality.
Improves BD-Java compatibility to enhance interactivity with some BD-ROMs.
Additional improvements over original firmware:

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

[ganthc]

Originally Posted by Derb

Good to hear. I have not updated yet. I have my rez setting on "auto" & am curious if the PS3 will downconvert to 720. How is 4:3 content on it? Mine fills the screen..

I haven't tried 4:3 yet. I tested out Freddy vs. Jason on both players, and they were pretty much the same, which was an improvement from before.

[dugpa]

Sony BDP-S1 now at 2.00

This utility updates the BDP-S1 firmware to version 2.00, and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over firmware version 1.60:

Adds Dolby® TrueHD and Dolby® Digital Plus Audio decoding functionality.
Improves BD-Java compatibility to enhance interactivity with some BD-ROMs.
Enhanced playback compatibility with certain BD-ROM format discs.

Additional improvements over original firmware:

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.

LINK

[SilentBob]

PS3 1.81 Update Out

Improvements with RGB connections for games (might be for movies as well)

[dugpa]

Got an actual 2.0 BDP-S1 firmware disc in the mail today. This is the first firmware disc I've gotten from Sony, usually I just get an email saying go download it from their site. Guess they figured this was an important enough one (ie allows the player to play the Pirates films) that they would send them out.

[Derb]

PS3 1.82 Update Out

Updating now. Allows playback of dowloaded AVC files or something.

I agree, with the comments, they need future updates for better audio from downloads.

[Pirate]

Sony Computer Entertainment of America has today announced a new firmware update for the PlayStation 3, highlighted by an upgrade to the console's Blu-ray 1080p playback capabilities over HDMI.

Dubbed Version 1.90, the most significant enhancement for Blu-ray fans is the new 24Hz output setting for viewing of 1080p content over HDMI. Previously, the PS3's "Automatic" setting for video playback led to possible mismatch during video output of film-based sources with a frame rate of 24Hz, versus video-based sources with a 30Hz frame rate. Now, you can finally force the PS3 to ensure 1080p playback at 24Hz.

Other notable features of V1.90 include CD audio output up to 44.1/88.2/176.4kHz, the ability to change video output settings in real-time during game playback, custom bookmarks and the ability to eject a disc from the console's main main (previously only available via a dedicated button on the remote control).

For more information on how to access and download Sony's latest firmware upgrade via the PlayStation 3's built-in Ethernet and Wi-Fi capabilities, consult your PS3 player manual.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...yStation_3/800

[dugpa]

Originally Posted by Sony

and the ability to eject a disc from the console's main main (previously only available via a dedicated button on the remote control).

Wait, you're telling me you couldn't even eject a disc from the PS3 without paying extra for their remote?! Damn, that's a good scam. By the time they get to the PS4 they'll make you buy a seperate remote with the power button on it I suppose.

[ganthc]

Originally Posted by dugpa

Wait, you're telling me you couldn't even eject a disc from the PS3 without paying extra for their remote?! Damn, that's a good scam. By the time they get to the PS4 they'll make you buy a seperate remote with the power button on it I suppose.

I think it was supposed to say eject the disc with the main controller. You can eject from the console itself.

[dugpa]

Originally Posted by ganthc

I think it was supposed to say eject the disc with the main controller. You can eject from the console itself.

Ah, okay. I thought it strange you'd only be able to play one disc if you didn't have the remote, but it is Sony after all so you never know.

[Derb]

Here's the full list of 1.90,

• Ability to rearrange games on the XMB
• Option menu now includes “eject disk”
• Press triangle to eject games/CDs/movies in the XMB
• XMB backgrounds
• Change the folder classification
• Emoticons
• Change CD output to 44.1/88.2/176.4kHz
• Force 24Hz output for Blu-ray over HDMI
• Change PS3 video settings in-game
• “Bit Mapping” in the “Music Setting”
• Save AVCHD type animations from a Memory Stick
• Change settings like upscaling while playing PS and PS2 games
• Add bookmarks
• Web browser security function in the browser’s tool section
• Avatar moves during audio visual chat

[dugpa]

New firmware for the BDP-S1. Oddly, the notes for this release are pretty much exactly the same as 2.10. I don't know why they keep listing adding the Dolby decoding since that's been there since firmware 2.0.

This utility updates the BDP-S1 firmware to version 2.50, and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over firmware version 2.10:

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.

Link

[Derb]

Any firmware updates for the BDP-S300 yet?

[snipsnapsappy]

Panasonic is now up to 2.3.

[dugpa]

Looks like the new BDP-S1 update is to fix a problem with one disc. Sony sent out this email today.

A firmware update (Version 2.50) is now available for your player. The firmware update will enhance BD-Java compatibility with some BD-ROMs. In particular, it will improve a firmware compatibility issue which can cause some intermittent screen flashing with the interactive pinball game on the Blu-ray Disc version of "Surf’s Up", scheduled for release on October 9, 2007. We strongly recommend you update your player with this firmware update before playing this game.

Good to see Sony is on top of things.

[Derb]

Don't know what it does but the PS3 now has

1.93

[dugpa]

Originally Posted by Derb

Don't know what it does but the PS3 now has 1.93

Here you go:

Network

The stability of the network connection has been improved.

[dugpa]

Sony BDP-S1 is up to 3.10 now. Looks like they're still chasing the ever changing java implimentation.

This utility updates the BDP-S1 firmware to version 3.10, and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over firmware version 2.50:

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.

Link

[Derb]

2.0 for Ps3 is out.

Adds dts-HDMA decoding & pro-1.1

I wish.

[Ruined]

Originally Posted by Derb

2.0 for Ps3 is out.

Adds dts-HDMA decoding & pro-1.1

I wish.

You do? I thought you hated firmware upgrades and new features!

[Derb]

edit

[Sehnzeleid]

High Def Digest:

PS3 to Go Blu-ray Profile 1.1 With New Firmware Update
Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 02:27 PM ET

It looks like Sony's PlayStation 3 is on the verge of receiving a firmware upgrade which will make it a Profile 1.1 Blu-ray player.

That's according to documentation posted earlier today on the UK PlayStation website, which lists the firmware 2.10 update with a European release date of Tuesday December 18 (UPDATE: Sony appears to have since pulled the page down)

At press time it wasn't clear when the update might find its way to the US, but it's expected soon.

An upgrade to Profile 1.1 would make the PS3 capable of playing back discs encoded with "true" picture-in-picture functionality, which requires decoders for secondary video and audio.

As we've previously reported, the first discs to incorporate Profile 1.1 features are scheduled to hit store shelves in January 2008. To date, announced titles include 'Resident Evil: Extinction' from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 'Sunshine' from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, and both 'War' and '3:10 to Yuma' from Lionsgate Entertainment. All Profile 1.1 discs are expected to function normally in existing players as far as movie playback and traditional bonus features go, but the new 1.1 enhanced features will not be accessible without a Profile 1.1 compliant player.

Sony's documentation for the update also outlines a new "BD Data Utility," which was described as saving management data used by Blu-ray Disc. Other outlined features include a new voice changer feature for voice and video chat, DivX and WMV video playback and a "Type 3" bitmap audio option.

[ganthc]

This is encouraging news. I hope DTS-HDMA is on the way as well. Truly, the ps3 is a Class A player.

[esc]

If I buy a Profile 1.1 player now, what are the chances of it getting a Profile 2.0 update by summer? I am worried about interactivity, discs locking up and play problems on newer discs a year from now if I dont have the latest Profiles and firmware

[ganthc]

Originally Posted by esc

If I buy a Profile 1.1 player now, what are the chances of it getting a Profile 2.0 update by summer? I am worried about interactivity, discs locking up and play problems on newer discs a year from now if I dont have the latest Profiles and firmware

Buy the ps3, and you don't have to worry. Otherwise, wait for the bd50 from Panasonic. Sony's 2.0 player will be a safe bet too on getting quick and easy firmware updates.

[Monrozombi]

just double checking:

But is BD Profile 2.0 going to the be the finalized BD profile