Benefits and improvements from the latest updateBDP-S3500. Improves network connectivity.
Sony Dvd Software Upgrade
Removes the Gracenote® functionBDP-S1500. This set is updated in conjunction with other models of updates, however there is no change in function but only in version informationPrevious Benefits and Improvements. Improved system stability. Improves the stability of your Blu-ray Disc Player's network services. Connectivity Improvement of network services. Improves the playability of data videos. Fixed Playback Issue for specific FLAC files.
Your firmware may already be up to date, especially if you have a new Blu-ray player model. If the version number is M24.R.0357 or higher, you do not need to update.If you're not sure, it's easy to check which version of firmware you have:. Turn on your TV and check it's tuned to the input your Blu-ray player is connected to, so if the player is connected to the HDMI2 socket, choose HDMI2 as the input. Turn on the Blu-ray player. If it starts to play a disc, press STOP and wait until you see the Home Screen menu. At the Home Screen, highlight Setup System Settings then select ENTER using the arrow keys on the remote control. Highlight System Information and select ENTER.
On the TV screen, the firmware version number looks like this: 'Software Version M24.R.xxxx' - if the version number is M24.R.0357 or higher, you already have the most recent firmware version.There are 2 easy ways to update the firmware on your Blu-ray player. Updating your BDP-S1500/S3500 over the InternetWe recommend this method as it's the simplest way to update. It usually takes about 15-30 minutes.
First set up the equipment, then download the update over the internet to your Blu-ray player.What you need:. An active internet connection (using Ethernet cable or wireless router). A compatible TVHow to make sure the update goes smoothlyUpdating is usually very simple. Here's how you can make sure it goes right first time:. Read the instructions carefully or you could end up damaging your Blu-ray player. Do not turn the Blu-ray player off - or disconnect it from the power - while it's updating.
Do not press any buttons, except the ones mentioned in the instructionsSet up the equipment:. Turn on your TV and check it's tuned to the input your Blu-ray player is connected to. (So if the player is connected to the HDMI 2 socket, choose HDMI 2 as the input.). Connect the Blu-ray player to your internet source using an Ethernet cable or wireless connection via router. Turn on the Blu-ray player. (If there is a disc in the player, take it out.)Get the update:. At the Home Screen, select Setup - Software Update using the arrow keys on the remote control and then select Update via Internet.
Software Update confirmation will be displayed on the TV. Select OK using the remote control, and then press ENTER. The message Update to a new software version.
And the latest software version is displayed on the TV. Select Start, and then press ENTER. The update process starts and you see the update screen on the TV.
During the update, you see the progress bar 'x%' and the download capacity on the TV. The x changes to 0 and goes up to 100 during the update process. The player will reboot itself and the update will continue. Do not use or turn on yourself the player during this step. You will see again the progress bar 'x%' and the download capacity on the TV.
The x changes to 0 and goes up to 100 during the update process. To complete the update, the player will automatically turn off and restart. Do not use or turn off the player until the update is complete. Check the firmware version.