Sony BDP-S790 Highlights
3D Blu-ray Disc Full HD 1080p playback
Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming entertainment
Sony Entertainment Network: Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus and more
Skype capability with optional camera
Super Bit Mapping
Fast performance with built-in Dual Core Processor for fast performance.
Dual HDMI output. Two HDMI® outputs to connect even legacy audio products to enjoy 3D and HD sound quality. Connect one port to your HDTV for stunning 3D images and the other port to an AV amplifier for surround sound reproduction.
and 4K upscaling for amazing picture quality
Don't you need a 4K display or projector to get the 4K upscaling? I wonder what is the quality of a 4K upscale picture?
For more info from Sony's website, see link below:
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/sto...specifications
Video Features
•24p True Cinema™ Technology : Yes
•3D Playback : Yes
•BD-R/RE Read Compatibility : Yes (BD-R / BD-RE )
•BD-ROM : Bonus View(Profile1.1); BD-Live(Profile2.0); BD-ROM (SL/DL)
•DVD Camcorder 8cm DVD : Yes RW/-R (+VR)
•DVD Playback : Yes
•DVD+R Read Compatibility : Yes (+VR)
•DVD+RW Read Compatibility : Yes (+VR)
•DVD-R Read Compatibility : Yes
•DVD-RW Read Compatibility : Yes (+VR)
•JPEG Playback : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•Noise Reduction : Yes (BNR on DVDs Only)
•PhotoTV HD : Yes
•Picture Parameter Adjustments : Yes (Brightness/Contrast/Hue/Color)
•x.v.Color™ Technology : Yes
BD
•HD (24Hz) (24p True Cinema) : Yes
•HD (50Hz) : No
•HD (60Hz) : 480i480p720p1080i1080p
•HD 24Hz to 60Hz conversion : Yes
DVD
•DVD 24p output : Yes
•TV Type Default Setting : 16:9
Audio Features
Coaxial
•DTS Neo 6 : Yes
•DTS bit-stream out : Yes
•Dolby Digital bit-stream out : Yes
•LPCM 2ch (~96kHz/~24bit) out : Yes
Decodability
•AV Sync : Yes
•Dolby® : Dolby True HD decoding (5.1Ch)
•dts : dts-HD Master Audio decoding (MA)
HDMI Audio Out
•DSD output : Yes
•DSD to LPCM conversion out : Yes
•DTS HD Master Audio bit-stream out : Yes
•Dolby TrueHD bit-stream out : Yes
•LPCM 2ch out : Yes
•LPCM 6ch out : Yes
•LPCM 8ch out : Yes
Supported Media
CD
•CD (CD-DA) : Yes
•CD-R/-RW : Yes
•SA-CD (SA-CD/CD) : Yes
BD-ROM
•BD-Live (Profile2.0) : Yes
•BD-ROM (SL/DL) : Yes
•Bonus View (Profile1.1) : Yes
Video
•AVCHD Disc Format Folder : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•MPEG-1 Video/PS (.mpg .mpeg, .m2ts, .mts) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•MPEG-2 Video/PS, TS ( .mpg.mpeg, .m2ts, .mts) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•MPEG-4 AVC (.mkv, .mp4, .m4v, .m2ts, .mts) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
Hybrid Disc
•BD/CD : Yes (select in set-up menu)
•BD/DVD : Yes (select in set-up menu)
•HDDVD/DVD : Yes(DVD)
Music
•AAC (.m4a) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•LPCM (.wav) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•MP3 (.mp3) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•WMA9 Standard (.wma) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
Mixed Disc
•BDAV/BDMV : Yes (BDMV)
BDMV
•BD-R : Yes (ver.3.0, SL/DL)
•BD-RE : Yes (ver.2.0, SL/DL)
For troubleshooting: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/mod...=3&mdl=BDPS790
Firmware Updates:
*Release Date 5/16/2012 Version M13.R.0369 File Size 109.26 MB:
This utility updates the Blu-ray Disc player firmware to version M13.R.0369 and provides the following benefits:
Improvements over firmware version M13.R.0325:
•Improves BRAVIA® Internet Video connectivity
•Adds support for automatic setting of AV Separation Output Mode which allows you to set up connected devices automatically using Bravia Sync
Benefits provided by previous upgrades and included in version M13.R.0369:
◦Adds support for the Sony® Entertainment Network portal
◦Adds support for the "Recommendations" feature
Notes:
■The "Recommendations" feature automatically analyzes your interests by referencing your viewing history to find programs and items you may like, and presents them in the xross media bar™ menu.
■This feature may not be available depending on your region and broadcasting conditions.
◦Adds the ability to use the Skype® online calling service
*Release Date 8/4/2012 Version M13.R.0443 File Size 107.89 MB:
This utility updates the Blu-ray Disc player firmware to version M13.R.0443 and provides the following benefits:
Improvements over firmware version M13.R.0369:
Benefits provided by previous upgrades and included in version M13.R.0443:
*Release Date 12/8/2012 Version M13.R.0460 File Size 107.89 MB:
This utility updates the Blu-ray Disc player firmware to version M13.R.0460 and provides the following benefits:
Improvements over firmware version M13.R.0443:
Benefits provided by previous upgrades and included in version M13.R.0460:
*Release Date 5/24/13 Version M13.R.0491 File Size 109.09 MB:
This utility updates the Blu-ray Disc player firmware to version M13.R.0491 and provides the following benefits:
Improvements over firmware version M13.R.0460:
Benefits provided by previous upgrades and included in version M13.R.0491:
Sony BDP-S790 Highlights
3D Blu-ray Disc Full HD 1080p playback
Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming entertainment
Sony Entertainment Network: Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus and more
Skype capability with optional camera
Super Bit Mapping
Fast performance with built-in Dual Core Processor for fast performance.
Dual HDMI output. Two HDMI® outputs to connect even legacy audio products to enjoy 3D and HD sound quality. Connect one port to your HDTV for stunning 3D images and the other port to an AV amplifier for surround sound reproduction.
and 4K upscaling for amazing picture quality
Don't you need a 4K display or projector to get the 4K upscaling? I wonder what is the quality of a 4K upscale picture?
For more info from Sony's website, see link below:
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/sto...specifications
Video Features
•24p True Cinema™ Technology : Yes
•3D Playback : Yes
•BD-R/RE Read Compatibility : Yes (BD-R / BD-RE )
•BD-ROM : Bonus View(Profile1.1); BD-Live(Profile2.0); BD-ROM (SL/DL)
•DVD Camcorder 8cm DVD : Yes RW/-R (+VR)
•DVD Playback : Yes
•DVD+R Read Compatibility : Yes (+VR)
•DVD+RW Read Compatibility : Yes (+VR)
•DVD-R Read Compatibility : Yes
•DVD-RW Read Compatibility : Yes (+VR)
•JPEG Playback : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•Noise Reduction : Yes (BNR on DVDs Only)
•PhotoTV HD : Yes
•Picture Parameter Adjustments : Yes (Brightness/Contrast/Hue/Color)
•x.v.Color™ Technology : Yes
BD
•HD (24Hz) (24p True Cinema) : Yes
•HD (50Hz) : No
•HD (60Hz) : 480i480p720p1080i1080p
•HD 24Hz to 60Hz conversion : Yes
DVD
•DVD 24p output : Yes
•TV Type Default Setting : 16:9
Audio Features
Coaxial
•DTS Neo 6 : Yes
•DTS bit-stream out : Yes
•Dolby Digital bit-stream out : Yes
•LPCM 2ch (~96kHz/~24bit) out : Yes
Decodability
•AV Sync : Yes
•Dolby® : Dolby True HD decoding (5.1Ch)
•dts : dts-HD Master Audio decoding (MA)
HDMI Audio Out
•DSD output : Yes
•DSD to LPCM conversion out : Yes
•DTS HD Master Audio bit-stream out : Yes
•Dolby TrueHD bit-stream out : Yes
•LPCM 2ch out : Yes
•LPCM 6ch out : Yes
•LPCM 8ch out : Yes
Supported Media
CD
•CD (CD-DA) : Yes
•CD-R/-RW : Yes
•SA-CD (SA-CD/CD) : Yes
BD-ROM
•BD-Live (Profile2.0) : Yes
•BD-ROM (SL/DL) : Yes
•Bonus View (Profile1.1) : Yes
Video
•AVCHD Disc Format Folder : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•MPEG-1 Video/PS (.mpg .mpeg, .m2ts, .mts) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•MPEG-2 Video/PS, TS ( .mpg.mpeg, .m2ts, .mts) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•MPEG-4 AVC (.mkv, .mp4, .m4v, .m2ts, .mts) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
Hybrid Disc
•BD/CD : Yes (select in set-up menu)
•BD/DVD : Yes (select in set-up menu)
•HDDVD/DVD : Yes(DVD)
Music
•AAC (.m4a) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•LPCM (.wav) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•MP3 (.mp3) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
•WMA9 Standard (.wma) : BD/DVD/CD/USB/DLNA
Mixed Disc
•BDAV/BDMV : Yes (BDMV)
BDMV
•BD-R : Yes (ver.3.0, SL/DL)
•BD-RE : Yes (ver.2.0, SL/DL)
For troubleshooting: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/mod...=3&mdl=BDPS790
Firmware Updates:
*Release Date 5/16/2012 Version M13.R.0369 File Size 109.26 MB:
This utility updates the Blu-ray Disc player firmware to version M13.R.0369 and provides the following benefits:
Improvements over firmware version M13.R.0325:
•Improves BRAVIA® Internet Video connectivity
•Adds support for automatic setting of AV Separation Output Mode which allows you to set up connected devices automatically using Bravia Sync
Benefits provided by previous upgrades and included in version M13.R.0369:
◦Adds support for the Sony® Entertainment Network portal
◦Adds support for the "Recommendations" feature
Notes:
■The "Recommendations" feature automatically analyzes your interests by referencing your viewing history to find programs and items you may like, and presents them in the xross media bar™ menu.
■This feature may not be available depending on your region and broadcasting conditions.
◦Adds the ability to use the Skype® online calling service
*Release Date 8/4/2012 Version M13.R.0443 File Size 107.89 MB:
This utility updates the Blu-ray Disc player firmware to version M13.R.0443 and provides the following benefits:
Improvements over firmware version M13.R.0369:
- Improves BRAVIA® Internet Video connectivity
Benefits provided by previous upgrades and included in version M13.R.0443:
- Adds support for automatic setting of AV Separation Output Mode which allows you to set up connected devices automatically using Bravia Sync
- Adds support for the Sony® Entertainment Network portal
- Adds support for the "Recommendations" feature
Notes:- The "Recommendations" feature automatically analyzes your interests by referencing your viewing history to find programs and items you may like, and presents them in the xross media bar™ menu.
- This feature may not be available depending on your region and broadcasting conditions.
- Adds the ability to use the Skype® online calling service
*Release Date 12/8/2012 Version M13.R.0460 File Size 107.89 MB:
This utility updates the Blu-ray Disc player firmware to version M13.R.0460 and provides the following benefits:
Improvements over firmware version M13.R.0443:
- Improves BRAVIA® Internet Video connectivity
Benefits provided by previous upgrades and included in version M13.R.0460:
- Adds support for automatic setting of AV Separation Output Mode which allows you to set up connected devices automatically using Bravia Sync
- Adds support for the Sony® Entertainment Network portal
- Adds support for the "Recommendations" feature
Notes:- The "Recommendations" feature automatically analyzes your interests by referencing your viewing history to find programs and items you may like, and presents them in the xross media bar™ menu.
- This feature may not be available depending on your region and broadcasting conditions.
- Adds the ability to use the Skype® online calling service
*Release Date 5/24/13 Version M13.R.0491 File Size 109.09 MB:
This utility updates the Blu-ray Disc player firmware to version M13.R.0491 and provides the following benefits:
Improvements over firmware version M13.R.0460:
- Improves BRAVIA® Internet Video connectivity
- Improves BD-ROM playability
Benefits provided by previous upgrades and included in version M13.R.0491:
- Adds support for automatic setting of AV Separation Output Mode which allows you to set up connected devices automatically using Bravia Sync
- Adds support for the Sony® Entertainment Network portal
- Adds support for the "Recommendations" feature
Notes:- The "Recommendations" feature automatically analyzes your interests by referencing your viewing history to find programs and items you may like, and presents them in the xross media bar™ menu.
- This feature may not be available depending on your region and broadcasting conditions.
- Adds the ability to use the Skype® online calling service