BDP-S1 Firmware Update

Table of Contents

• Important Notes
• Check the Current Firmware Version
• Download the Firmware and Create an Update Disc
• Firmware Update Instructions
• If The Update Disc Does Not Eject
• Firmware Update FAQ

Download the Firmware and Create an Update Disc

1. Download the UPDATE_BDPS1_VER0610.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and verify that the size of the UPDATE_BDPS1_VER0610.EXE file is 52,240,384 bytes.
   1. Right-click the UPDATE_BDPS1_VER0610.EXE file, and click "Properties".
   2. On the "UPDATE_BDPS1_VER0610.EXE Properties" screen, verify that the "Size:" listed is "49.8 MB (52,240,384 bytes)".
      Note: The "Size on disk:" listed may be different. That is normal.
   3. If the file size is different than the "52,240,384 bytes", please download the UPDATE_BDPS1_VER0610.EXE file again.
3. Double-click the UPDATE_BDPS1_VER0610.EXE file to begin the process to extract the firmware update.
4. At the UPDATE_BDPS1_VER0610.EXE dialog box, type a location, or click the "Browse..." button to select a location for the uncompressed update, and then click "OK". The UPDATE_BDPS1_VER0610.ISO file will be extracted to the specified location.
5. Use the "Burn Image" option of your DVD burning software to create the update disc from the UPDATE_BDPS1_VER0610.ISO file.
6. For Windows 7 users: You can burn an image using the "Windows Disc Image Burner" feature. Please follow the steps below:
   1. Right-click the UPDATE_BDPS1_VER0610.ISO file that you just extracted to a temporary or download directory and select "Burn disc image".
   2. At the "Windows Disc Image Burner" dialog box, next to "Disc burner", verify that your optical drive is selected.
      
      Note: Ensure that the "Verify disc after burning" box is selected.
   3. Place a new DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into the computer disc drive.
      Note: A DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is highly recommended.
   4. Click the "Burn" button.
   5. The burning process begins and the update disc is created and finalized.
      Note: Please wait until after "The disc image has been successfully burned to disc" message appears to remove the disc from the computer.
7. DVD Burning Notes:
   • Do not create a data disc. In order for the update disc to work, you must create it using the "Burn Image" option of your DVD burning software.
   • The update disc must be finalized. Be sure to select "Finalize DVD (No further writing possible)" in your DVD burning software to finalize the update disc.
   • If write errors occur during the DVD burning process, discard the disc and create a new update disc.
   • Burning the disc using packet writing software is not supported.
   • Do not use an update disc created using any other process than the one described above.

Firmware Update Instructions

WARNING!! Do not power off the player or disconnect it from the AC power outlet. Doing so may damage the player to the point of requiring repair.

WARNING!! Do not press any buttons, except as instructed, until the update is complete. Doing so may damage the player to the point of requiring repair.

Note: The firmware update process takes a minimum of 30 minutes.

1. Power on the television and make sure it is tuned to the inputs to which the BDP-S1 player is connected.
2. Power on the BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc player.
3. Place the update disc in the player, and close the disc tray.
4. The update starts automatically and "DISC-DWLD" appears on the player front panel display.
   
5. At the beginning the player will automatically power off and then, after awhile, back on. This is an initial read sequence and is normal.
6. A series of different messages will appear on the front panel display.
   Note: If you are updating from firmware version 1.55 or lower, after approximately two to three minutes the disc tray will open.
   WARNING!! Do not remove the disc from the player and do not close the tray. The update is still in progress.
7. The firmware update is complete when "DL OK" appears on the player front panel display, and the disc tray opens.
   
   WARNING!! Do not operate or power off the player until this message is displayed. Doing so may result in your player being unresponsive and requiring repair.
8. Remove the update disc from the player.
9. Power on the BDP-S1 player.
   Note: It takes about 90 seconds for the player to display pictures on the television when the player is powered on for the first time after installing the update.
10. Check the firmware version (See "Check Current Firmware Version").
    Note: If the version number is 6.10, the firmware update was successful.