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kmchenry
Sony Buff
Joined: Jul 26, 2004
Posts: 18
From: Bethesda, MD
 |  Posted: 2005-10-06 12:04
Hi All,
I routinely search for the latest firmware for my DVP-CX777ES player and just noticed that http://www.request.com/support/VRQ/Sony.html ReQuest Multimedia has updated their version to 1.5.20 as of October.
Does anyone know what improvements this newer firmware makes over 1.510?
I will probably update my player this weekend, but would like to hear everyones thoughts. Regards, Karl A/V System: Sunfire TGIII & Cinema Grand Amp, Sony DVP-S570D & DVP-CX777ES & KDE-37XS955, ATC SCM12's L-C-R, REL STRATA III Sub, Infinity rears, Dayton Audio cables, Monster 1100 PS, etc.
[ This message was edited by: kmchenry on 2005-10-06 12:06 ]
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tbone7467
Sony Aficionado
Joined: Apr 15, 2004
Posts: 114
From: Walla Walla wa.
 |  Posted: 2005-10-08 12:56
Now that is what I am talking about. I hope this updates the Disc Explorer and gives us some of the functionallity that the new changer has. If anyone does this let me know what the diffrence is.
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jehill
Sony Senior Advisor
Joined: Mar 13, 2003
Posts: 13791
From: Sewell, NJ
 | Posted: 2005-10-08 14:37
My queston is where did that update come from? The documentation with the last version available at SonyESI states the it is revision 1.500.
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-John
Sony A/V System: KDL-55XBR8, BDP-S550, AVD-C700ES Super Audio CD/DVD Receiver, 4 SS-LA500ED surround speakers, 1 SS-LAC505ED center channel speaker and 1 SA-WD200 Active Subwoofer
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kmchenry
Sony Buff
Joined: Jul 26, 2004
Posts: 18
From: Bethesda, MD
| Posted: 2005-10-08 16:20
Tbone7467 and John,
I posted in this forum a while back about accidentally downgrading from 1.5.20, which my unit came with, to 1.5.10. I did this stupid thing before I got a chance to watch a movie, listen to music, check out the disk explorer, or setup menu's. So, I know nothing about this version firsthand.
I have never had any problems with mine except one time while watching "Star Wars: Episode 2" about halfway through the power turned off.
I will probably update on Sunday and will report if there are any obvious differences that I can see.
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Regards,
Karl
A/V System: Sunfire TGIII & Cinema Grand Amp,
Sony DVP-S570D & DVP-CX777ES & KDE-37XS955,
ATC SCM12's L-C-R, REL STRATA III Sub, Infinity rears, Dayton Audio cables, Monster 1100 PS, etc.
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Craig_Nike
Ultimate Sony Reviewer
Joined: Apr 05, 2002
Posts: 2262
From: Australia
 | Posted: 2005-10-08 20:36
Great find, please let us know if you notice any difference! I doubt it will be a menu upgrade though.
Hey interestingly my 777 occasionally shuts down halfway through a move, but its only done it since I got it Region Modded and PAL capable.....
I'm not sure about doing the firmware upgrade after the regional modification, I think it will rub out the firmware which allows the region free capabilities !
Anybody know for sure?
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This is the last thing I need for my HT - now i'm finished!
AVR: STR-DA9000ES & STR-DA5300ES
AMP: TA-N9000ES
BLU: PS3
DVD: 999ES & 777ES
SPKR: SS-X70ED, SS-XCN70ED, SS-LA500ED
SUB: SAW-X700M
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stakh
Sony Fan
Joined: Mar 20, 2005
Posts: 9
From: Moscow
 | Posted: 2005-10-08 20:45
In 985 after updating up to 1.520 version has remained 1.510.
Nothing was updated
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FernandoSimoes
Sony Buff
Joined: May 03, 2004
Posts: 19
From: Portugal
 | Posted: 2005-10-09 08:05
On 2005-10-08 20:36, Craig_Nike wrote:
Great find, please let us know if you notice any difference! I doubt it will be a menu upgrade though.
Hey interestingly my 777 occasionally shuts down halfway through a move, but its only done it since I got it Region Modded and PAL capable.....
I'm not sure about doing the firmware upgrade after the regional modification, I think it will rub out the firmware which allows the region free capabilities !
Anybody know for sure?
Craig,
I'm sure you will loose the region free capabilities if you upgrade the firmware as the only thing it was necessary for me to have region free capabilities in my 985 was to install a single firmware chip (IC106¬/IC107) preloaded with modified 777 firmware!
Cheers,
Fernando
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FernandoSimoes
Sony Buff
Joined: May 03, 2004
Posts: 19
From: Portugal
| Posted: 2005-10-09 08:30
On 2005-10-08 20:45, stakh wrote:
In 985 after updating up to 1.520 version has remained 1.510.
Nothing was updated
Oleg,
Late production 985s came with a non flashable ROM.
You need to have installed a Fujitsu MBM29DL324 flash chip. Check this thread:
http://www.agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=13878&forum=50&start=90&select_page_number=10
Cheers,
Fernando
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stakh
Sony Fan
Joined: Mar 20, 2005
Posts: 9
From: Moscow
| Posted: 2005-10-09 09:53
FernandoSimoes
At me Fujitsu
Player : june 2004
I have updated 985 from 777 up to version 1.510
I shall update still time.
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robvanhooren
Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jan 01, 2005
Posts: 43
From: Canada
| Posted: 2005-10-09 10:25
My 985 is flashable (running the 777 1.5.10) -- went through the update properly with this newly posted firmware.
Had the screen snow, and flashing blue light, and did an init reset on the diags screen.
I confirm also no change in reported version from 1.5.10
This is indeed unexpectedly strange.
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FernandoSimoes
Sony Buff
Joined: May 03, 2004
Posts: 19
From: Portugal
| Posted: 2005-10-09 13:14
On 2005-10-09 10:25, robvanhooren wrote:
My 985 is flashable (running the 777 1.5.10) -- went through the update properly with this newly posted firmware.
Had the screen snow, and flashing blue light, and did an init reset on the diags screen.
I confirm also no change in reported version from 1.5.10
This is indeed unexpectedly strange.
What version are we talking about?
After installing the new firmware chip (IC106/IC107) preloaded with modified 777 firmware my 985 reports the following versions:
ROM Revision: 1520
ROM checksum: 3990
IFcon Ver: 1.500 Group: 01
SYScon Ver: 1.520 Model: 10 Region: 01
ServoDSP Ver:1.060
AVD ucode Ver: 05E3048A
Unfortunately I can’t find what versions I had before region free upgrade!
Cheers,
Fernando
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robvanhooren
Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jan 01, 2005
Posts: 43
From: Canada
| Posted: 2005-10-10 10:08
this was not a modchip; it was the 1.5.20 file posted on ReQuest earlier in this thread. After going through the same process that took my 985 up to the 777 v1.5.10 last year, this claimed 1.5.20 mega_vup.bin shows no change to either IFcon or SYScon versions. If my (real) 777's were not already at 1.5.20, I'd try it out on them to see what difference (if any) that 'natural' 777 hardware makes. *shrug* Anyone have 995 firmware extracted and ported down to the 777/985 yet? .
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David_S
Sonyphile
Joined: Aug 03, 2004
Posts: 761
From: BC, Canada
 | Posted: 2005-10-11 02:32
I think that request.com forgot to upload the new file onto their server. The file "mega_vup.bin" inside Sony_mega_vup.zip is dated 12/22/2003, the same file date as the firmware posted as 1.5.10 that I downloaded on 12/28/2004.
I also did a binary comparison between the two files, they are identical.
My unit was manufactured May 2004 and purchased from Sony March 2005, it has firmware 1.5.2. I do not know if 1.5.2 was released before May 2004 or if Sony upgraded my unit before I received it.
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TA- E77ES E80ES E1000ESD N77ES F555ES
RM- AV3000 AX1400 (2)AX4000
SDP-EP9ES, ST-S730ES
STR- DA4ES DA3100ES (2)DA5700ES (2)GX10ES
DVP- (3)NS999ES NS3100ES CX777ES
CDP-X303ES, CDP-M555ES
MDS-JA20ES, TC-K717ES, DTC-690
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jehill
Sony Senior Advisor
Joined: Mar 13, 2003
Posts: 13791
From: Sewell, NJ
| Posted: 2005-10-11 17:04
I suspect that the only way that version 1.5.20 may be obtained is if someone reads it off the replacement IC106.
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-John
Sony A/V System: KDL-55XBR8, BDP-S550, AVD-C700ES Super Audio CD/DVD Receiver, 4 SS-LA500ED surround speakers, 1 SS-LAC505ED center channel speaker and 1 SA-WD200 Active Subwoofer
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kmchenry
Sony Buff
Joined: Jul 26, 2004
Posts: 18
From: Bethesda, MD
| Posted: 2005-10-11 20:47
Well guys I'm sorry I started this thread and got your hopes up, I guess I was so excited that I didn't think to look at the .bin file date.
Maybe someone at Request Multimedia wanted to have some fun.
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Regards,
Karl
A/V System: Sunfire TGIII & Cinema Grand Amp,
Sony DVP-S570D & DVP-CX777ES & KDE-37XS955,
ATC SCM12's L-C-R, REL STRATA III Sub, Infinity rears, Dayton Audio cables, Monster 1100 PS, etc.
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kmchenry
Sony Buff
Joined: Jul 26, 2004
Posts: 18
From: Bethesda, MD
|  Posted: 2005-10-20 18:47
Hi All,
Whoohoo!
I sent an email to the Webmaster over at ReQuest multimedia and he has updated the link to the correct Firmware 1.5.20, and I say "correct" in as much as I looked at the date on the file and it's newer (8/2004).
http://www.request.com/support/VRQ/Sony.html
I have downloaded it and will update my player this weekend.
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Regards,
Karl
A/V System: Sunfire TGIII & Cinema Grand Amp,
Sony DVP-S570D & DVP-CX777ES & KDE-37XS955,
ATC SCM12's L-C-R, REL STRATA III Sub, Infinity rears, Dayton Audio cables, Monster 1100 PS, etc.
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robvanhooren
Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jan 01, 2005
Posts: 43
From: Canada
|  Posted: 2005-10-20 21:00
works!
meet DVP-CX985V SYScon v1.5.20
yahoo!!
still has the never-ending-scroll bug in DiskExplorer, though 
[ This message was edited by: robvanhooren on 2005-10-21 11:53 ]
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stakh
Sony Fan
Joined: Mar 20, 2005
Posts: 9
From: Moscow
| Posted: 2005-10-21 23:09
Update OK.
DVP-CX985V
SySCon 1.520 (3964)
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Igor_Speed
Sony Buff
Joined: May 20, 2004
Posts: 17
From: Spain
 | Posted: 2005-10-24 17:11
Hi, Stakh.
Please, send me email, please.
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ikeb
Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Nov 18, 2003
Posts: 35
From: cdm, ca
| Posted: 2005-10-25 16:33
I have downloaded and installed the upgrade - now, does anyone know what it does?
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kmchenry
Sony Buff
Joined: Jul 26, 2004
Posts: 18
From: Bethesda, MD
| Posted: 2005-11-07 11:08
I finally got around to upgrading mine. No problems. I haven't noticed anything different while using it - maybe thats good!
I wish someone knew a Sony tech that could give us a version history with what the updates are for.
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Regards,
Karl
A/V System: Sunfire TGIII & Cinema Grand Amp,
Sony DVP-S570D & DVP-CX777ES & KDE-37XS955,
ATC SCM12's L-C-R, REL STRATA III Sub, Infinity rears, Dayton Audio cables, Monster 1100 PS, etc.
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bmrti
Sony Devotee
Joined: Feb 01, 2004
Posts: 50
From: NB Canada
 | Posted: 2005-11-11 18:10
Can anyone tell me what are the problems with the Explorer feature on the 777ES? What desirable features does the Explorer on the newer models have?
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RobertWillis
Sony Fan
Joined: Apr 21, 2005
Posts: 4
From:
| Posted: 2005-12-11 01:42
I am having problems getting my DVP-CX777ES to display the current firmware version. I am following the diretions on the Request Multimedia Site on how to check the firware and all my unity will do is shutdown when I get to step #3.
I start by pressing the I/O key on the remote. Once the unit is turned on I press the "5", "Clear" and then the "I/O keys.
What am I doing wrong ??
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jehill
Sony Senior Advisor
Joined: Mar 13, 2003
Posts: 13791
From: Sewell, NJ
| Posted: 2005-12-11 17:53
You made two mistakes: 1) you turned the power on initially and 2) you need to press the TOP MENU key instead of the "5" key.
Here are the proper instructions:
Press the TOP MENU, CLEAR, I/O keys on the remote commander in this order with the power of main unit in OFF status, and the Test Mode starts, then "DIAG START" will be displayed on the fluorescent display tube and the "Test Mode Menu" will appear. To exit from the Test Mode, press the I/O key.
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-John
Sony A/V System: KDL-55XBR8, BDP-S550, AVD-C700ES Super Audio CD/DVD Receiver, 4 SS-LA500ED surround speakers, 1 SS-LAC505ED center channel speaker and 1 SA-WD200 Active Subwoofer
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DaveFi
Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Apr 24, 2004
Posts: 36
From:
 | Posted: 2006-01-10 17:35
Does anyone still have this firmware? I missed this thread first time around and it appears the webpage is gone now.
I'd like to upgrade my 985.
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kmchenry
Sony Buff
Joined: Jul 26, 2004
Posts: 18
From: Bethesda, MD
| Posted: 2006-01-11 16:32
DaveFi,
It looks like they revamped their website. Here's the new link:
http://www.request.com/support/integration_downloads.asp#vrq_sony
Regards,
Karl
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Regards,
Karl
A/V System: Sunfire TGIII & Cinema Grand Amp,
Sony DVP-S570D & DVP-CX777ES & KDE-37XS955,
ATC SCM12's L-C-R, REL STRATA III Sub, Infinity rears, Dayton Audio cables, Monster 1100 PS, etc.
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DaveFi
Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Apr 24, 2004
Posts: 36
From:
| Posted: 2006-01-15 11:25
Thanks, got the upgrade and works fine.
I also don't notice any differences. Probably just a few bug-fixes. Just as well.
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jehill
Sony Senior Advisor
Joined: Mar 13, 2003
Posts: 13791
From: Sewell, NJ
| Posted: 2006-01-15 13:09
I am not sure that the information that follows applies to SYScon Ver1.520 or not, but its the only information available at SonyESI. There is only one service bulletin and it includes a firmware update. Here is the service bulletin information:
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Document Reference/Event ID: E23445147
Last Update: 12/14/2005
Model: DVPCX777ES
Subject: Disc sorting doesn't operate
SYMPTOMS
Discs in slot 305-400 may not be sorted in DISC EXPLORER.
CAUSE
Malfunction of firmware
RESOLUTION
Download the two files listed below and proceed to install the latest firmware. Refer to the Readme-DVPCX777ES.doc below for the procedure.
#mega_vup.zip - Firmware (zipped file)
#Readme-DVP-CX777ES.doc - Procedure manual
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The # means that the filename is preceded by E23445147-. According to the Readme file, following the upgrade, SYScon should "Ver.1.500" and check sum should be "bd03". #mega_vup.zip contains one file, mega_vup.bin. Here is the information provided about mega_vup.bin by WinZip:
Name Modified Size
mega_vup.zip 10/30/03 2:26 PM 4,194,306
Does this help?
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-John
Sony A/V System: KDL-55XBR8, BDP-S550, AVD-C700ES Super Audio CD/DVD Receiver, 4 SS-LA500ED surround speakers, 1 SS-LAC505ED center channel speaker and 1 SA-WD200 Active Subwoofer
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ellisr63
Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 26
From: Concord
 | Posted: 2006-01-25 13:14
On 2006-01-15 13:09, jehill wrote:
I am not sure that the information that follows applies to SYScon Ver1.520 or not, but its the only information available at SonyESI. There is only one service bulletin and it includes a firmware update. Here is the service bulletin information:
______________________________________________________
Document Reference/Event ID: E23445147
Last Update: 12/14/2005
Model: DVPCX777ES
Subject: Disc sorting doesn't operate
SYMPTOMS
Discs in slot 305-400 may not be sorted in DISC EXPLORER.
CAUSE
Malfunction of firmware
RESOLUTION
Download the two files listed below and proceed to install the latest firmware. Refer to the Readme-DVPCX777ES.doc below for the procedure.
#mega_vup.zip - Firmware (zipped file)
#Readme-DVP-CX777ES.doc - Procedure manual
______________________________________________________
The # means that the filename is preceded by E23445147-. According to the Readme file, following the upgrade, SYScon should "Ver.1.500" and check sum should be "bd03". #mega_vup.zip contains one file, mega_vup.bin. Here is the information provided about mega_vup.bin by WinZip:
Name Modified Size
mega_vup.zip 10/30/03 2:26 PM 4,194,306
Does this help?
Hi John,
Where can I download those 2 files? The link on the first page is not good anymore.
tia,
Ron
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jehill
Sony Senior Advisor
Joined: Mar 13, 2003
Posts: 13791
From: Sewell, NJ
| Posted: 2006-01-25 17:42
User timbro should be able to provide you with copies of the files. Just send him a private message (PM). Go to the bottom of the left column and click Inbox. Click SEND. Enter timbro for To: Ask him if he wouldn't mind sending you the files included in Document Reference E23445147. Be sure to include your e-mail address.
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-John
Sony A/V System: KDL-55XBR8, BDP-S550, AVD-C700ES Super Audio CD/DVD Receiver, 4 SS-LA500ED surround speakers, 1 SS-LAC505ED center channel speaker and 1 SA-WD200 Active Subwoofer
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ellisr63
Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 26
From: Concord
| Posted: 2006-01-26 00:25
thanks for the info
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kmchenry
Sony Buff
Joined: Jul 26, 2004
Posts: 18
From: Bethesda, MD
| Posted: 2006-02-06 13:43
ReQuest recently updated their website.
Here is the new link to the firmware and instructions:
http://www.request.com/support/integration_downloads.asp#vrq_sony
Regards,
Karl
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Regards,
Karl
A/V System: Sunfire TGIII & Cinema Grand Amp,
Sony DVP-S570D & DVP-CX777ES & KDE-37XS955,
ATC SCM12's L-C-R, REL STRATA III Sub, Infinity rears, Dayton Audio cables, Monster 1100 PS, etc.
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naiLS1
Sony Fan
Joined: Feb 14, 2006
Posts: 2
From: McKinney, TX
| Posted: 2006-02-16 18:18
On 2006-02-06 13:43, kmchenry wrote:
ReQuest recently updated their website.
Here is the new link to the firmware and instructions:
http://www.request.com/support/integration_downloads.asp#vrq_sony
Regards,
Karl
Here comes a dumb question: is this only for the dvp-cx777es?
Is there a newer firmware for the DVP-CX985V? I pre-ordered and received mine in November 2003. I'm sure there must be a newer firmware for it, but the above link seems to be only for the DVP-CX777ES. I'm assuming since my player is one of the first bunch that it is flashable?
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ellisr63
Sony Enthusiant
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 26
From: Concord
| Posted: 2006-02-28 02:00
Does anyone know if the flash mod and rs232 port can be done on the cx995?
tia,
Ron
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jjko
Sony Fan
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 2
From: Taiwan
 |  Posted: 2006-03-04 13:31
Hi, all
After update my cx985v DVD changer's firmware from original 1.500 version to latest 1.520 version.
Unhappy thing is happen!
Original normal setup menu have 3 items "quick", "custom" and "reset".
But after update this new firmware,
setup menu only have 1 item "custom".
After into this "custom" item, all setting items are locked.
They just display only, I can not modify those setting, including setup menus with "language", "screen", "custom", "audio" and "speaker".
Except this big problem, all other functions is OK including "service mode" information.
Would anyone have anyother versions firmware to send me?
Despite original or other releasing....
Please help me and my e-mail is
jj.ko@msa.hinet.net
Thank you for your help.
jjko
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Surgeon
Sony Devotee
Joined: Jul 07, 2004
Posts: 84
From: USA
 | Posted: 2006-03-04 20:41
Jjko,
See my post here...
http://www.agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=13878&forum=50&start=30&select_page_number=4
-Surgeon-
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jjko
Sony Fan
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 2
From: Taiwan
| Posted: 2006-03-04 21:55
Dear Surgeon,
Thank you for your information.
I fixed it.
jjko
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Surgeon
Sony Devotee
Joined: Jul 07, 2004
Posts: 84
From: USA
| Posted: 2006-03-05 05:29
Jjko,
Glad I could help...
And Welcome to AgoraQuest...
-Surgeon-
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awolf
Sony Fan
Joined: Mar 13, 2007
Posts: 3
From: Germany Berlin
| Posted: 2007-03-13 12:26
Hi,
I read there is an upgrade for the dvp cx777es for region code free alvailable. Can anybody help me where to find it.
Thanks in advance
Andreas
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Danster73
Sony Fan
Joined: Aug 29, 2007
Posts: 1
From:
| Posted: 2007-08-29 14:40
Hi Andreas,
Ive got the same problem.
Have you had any luck with your cx777es yet?
Cheers,
dan
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