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Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

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1/31/09 at 7:52am
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Noticed that Sony has released a new firmware update for the BDP-S350.

Here is the pertinent info on the update

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This utility updates the BDP-S350 firmware to version 015, and and provides the following benefits:

Improvements over firmware version 010:
  • Improves BD-Java compatibility to enhance interactivity with some BD-ROMs.
  • Improves BD-Live performance to enhance interactivity.
Additional improvements over original firmware:
  • Adds BD-Live functionality.
    • BD-Live allows you to enjoy additional content and services while playing a BD-Live capable disc.
    • For optimal performance, we recommend that you use a Broadband Internet connection to access BD-Live content and services.
    • BD-Live content and services require external USB flash memory (sold separately) for local storage.
  • Improves sensitivity to the Remote Commander® signal while the player is in stand-by mode.

Link to update

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2/1/09 at 7:47am
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Re: Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

I performed the online update last night after we watched Indiana Jones 4. No problems with the update here.
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2/1/09 at 9:38am
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Re: Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

I did the update online Friday night. Everything still worked OK after the update. That's a good sign.
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2/7/09 at 1:32pm
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Re: Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

My S350 came with 007. I downloaded and burned a disc for 010 but haven't updated the player yet.

Besides the BD-Live stuff, which I have no use for, is there any other reason to update?

Joel

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2/7/09 at 3:06pm
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Re: Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

In your case the improved BD-Java capability would be a good reason to proceed with the upgrade. That should help menus and other BD-Java apps load faster and/or perform more reliably.

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2/26/09 at 4:13pm
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Re: Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

can anyone confirm if HD over component still works ?

I would like to upgrade but would also like to be sure I still have this feature for when someday I retire it to a tv that has only component connection.

its a nice feature to have and heard it might be disabled someday on future firmware updates ?
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2/27/09 at 4:19pm
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Re: Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

no one , huh ?
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2/27/09 at 4:21pm
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Re: Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

Sorry... I don't have a unit available to know for sure one way or the other.

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2/27/09 at 7:53pm
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Re: Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

HD over component works for Blu-ray. It will never be turned off for existing discs through update. What *might* happen is that *future* discs may contain a flag restricting HD output over component, on particular titles.
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2/28/09 at 5:20am
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Re: Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

appreciate the info, Stephen. I didn't know that and was unsure if they would or not.

Thanks!!!
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2/28/09 at 8:09am
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Re: Sony BDP-S350 firmware update (ver 015)

I seriously doubt if any company would have the gall to shut off the component outs in a future firmware update. A BD player without component outs? That I could see, but not disabling the component outs via firmware.

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