[spongebob]

Hi Guys,


I've DL'd the latest firmware from Sony but don't know how to check minr to see if it needs it! Anyone know how?


thx


bob

 

[beerpint]

To display the firmware version and model number on the: Turn on the power. Press the Enter and Surround buttons simultaneously. "Menu Expand" is displayed for the 3ES, 5ES, & VA555ES, or "Menu Specialised" is displayed for the 4ES, 7ES, & VA333ES. In the new menu, press > repeatedly until it displays the model and firmware version. The display is formatted like this: "D4ES U_CA VX.XX" where X.XX is the firmware version, U_CA is the destination code (USA and Canada).

 

[spongebob]

Thanks, beerpint


Mine is 1.18 and the latest is 1.19. Is there anywhere that tells what the upgrade adds or fixes? Thanks for the info


bob

 

[beerpint]

I found that on agoraquest.com which is a Sony enthusiast site. Try searching there. When you upgrade it will reset all of your settings to the default. I have been looking for a list of what the upgrades do since my DA4ES was at 1.00 when I changed it.

 

[spongebob]

Thanks, Beer


Can I use a regular 9pin serial cable?


bob

 

[beerpint]

If you have a RS-232 cable you will need a null modem adapter to create the cross cable required.

 

[spongebob]

Thx, i thought the cross cable part was significant


bob