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Firmware Update 1.80-1.82 Released

June 28, 2007 | Author: play-beyond | Filed under: Firmware Updates

  • Overall
    • You can now upscale the video content of PlayStation® format software, PlayStation2 format software, and DVDs to HD resolution
    • You can now copy saved data from PlayStation® format software and PlayStation®2 format software to a memory card or a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2).
    • You can now display images or play music or video files that are stored on a personal computer or digital video recorder with DLNA Media Server functionality over a network.
    • You can now connect a USB printer to print images.
    • You can now use remote play over the Internet.
  • Settings
    • [BD 1080p 24 Hz Output (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [BD/DVD Settings].
    • [RGB Full Range (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [Display Settings].
    • New for 1.81: The method of setting [RGB Full Range (HDMI)] under [Display Settings] has been improved.
    • [Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Super-White (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [Display Settings].
    • [Bitmapping (Super Audio CD)] has been added as an option under [Music Settings].
    • The [Test Camera] option under [Accessory Settings] has been changed to [Camera Device Settings].
    • [Printer Settings] has been added.
    • [Media Server Connection] has been added as an option under [Network Settings]
  • Music
    • You can now edit CD information.
  • Photo
    • A new type of slideshow display pattern has been added.
    • You can now use zoom display for images.
    • You can now trim images.
  • Video
    • New for 1.82: Support for playback of AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4) format video has been added. *
      * High image quality encoding method used by Blu-ray Discs and other media
    • Super-White and x.v.Color output are now supported.
    • Downscaled output of Blu-ray Discs is now supported. When 720p is selected as the video output setting of the PS3™ system, Blu-ray Discs that were recorded in 1080p or 1080i resolution can be played in 720p resolution.
  • Game
    • You can now move copy-prohibited saved data for PlayStation® format software and PlayStation®2 format software to a PS3™ system.
  • Network
    • The options menu items under [Download Management] have been changed.
  • Friends
    • [Display Photo] has been added to the voice / video chat options menu.
  • Other
    • New for 1.82: Playability status with the PS3™ system has changed for some PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format titles. To check on the latest status, visit the search site for compatible titles.
    • New for 1.81: The stability of the network connection used during gameplay has been improved for some PlayStation®2 format software titles that support online gaming.

 

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