Sony has released an update for their LCD displays.

Affected models:
* KDL-32VL140, KDL-32XBR6
* KDL-37XBR6
* KDL-40V4100, KDL-40V4150, KDL-40W4100, KDL-40WL140, KDL-40XBR6, KDL-40Z4100/B, KDL-40Z4100/S
* KDL-42V4100
* KDL-46V4100, KDL-46W4100, KDL-46W4150, KDL-46WL140, KDL-46XBR6, KDL-46Z4100/B,
KDL-46Z4100/S
* KDL-52V4100, KDL-52W4100, KDL-52WL140, KDL-52XBR6

Filename : full-package_205r.exe
Version : 2.05r
Last Modified : 03/16/2009
Size : 18.04 MB
Download here
sony_dtv_package205r.p08

Here’s the info:

Sony has designed the BRAVIA® Televisions software update process to be customer friendly. This software update (version 2.05r) addresses issues experienced by some customers, including the following:

When tuned to some digital channels you may experience a brief (about one second) interruption of the picture and sound when the scene changes, between programs and commercials, or between commercials. This may occur during either programs or commercials.

White dots or sparkles intermittently appear on the TV screen when displaying the menu or playing a DVD.
The television freezes momentarily, then powers off and then on. This can occur when the TV is tuned to a digital channel, or when auto-programming.
Note: This issue only occurs with some broadcast channels due to incorrect formatting of service data on the channel.

Problems selecting an HDMI input on a CEC device using the XMB™ Menu.
Problems resolving the finest detail issue of some 1080i 60hz film-based content (mentioned in a recent PC Magazine article).
Intermittent audio on HDMI Input 4.
Photo Mode issue that may occur when performing slideshow Butterfly – The same picture sometimes continually displays, and the slideshow no longer transitions through the other pictures.
XMB sometimes does not display.

System Software Update

Please read all information thoroughly before downloading and installing any files.

Filename :
full-package_205r.exe
Version :2.05r
Last Modified :
03/16/2009
Size :
18.04 MB
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What does this do?

Sony has designed the BRAVIA® Televisions software update process to be customer friendly. This software update (version 2.05r) addresses issues experienced by some customers, including the following:
When tuned to some digital channels you may experience a brief (about one second) interruption of the picture and sound when the scene changes, between programs and commercials, or between commercials. This may occur during either programs or commercials.

White dots or sparkles intermittently appear on the TV screen when displaying the menu or playing a DVD.
The television freezes momentarily, then powers off and then on. This can occur when the TV is tuned to a digital channel, or when auto-programming.
Note: This issue only occurs with some broadcast channels due to incorrect formatting of service data on the channel.

Problems selecting an HDMI input on a CEC device using the XMB™ Menu.
Problems resolving the finest detail issue of some 1080i 60hz film-based content (mentioned in a recent PC Magazine article).
Intermittent audio on HDMI Input 4.
Photo Mode issue that may occur when performing slideshow Butterfly – The same picture sometimes continually displays, and the slideshow no longer transitions through the other pictures.
XMB sometimes does not display.

What products and operating systems does this apply to?

Model:
Operating System(s):
Note: This utility is only for use with the products identified and sold in the United States, Latin America, or Canada. Not all models are sold in all countries.

Decide How You Want to Get the Update
There are two ways to obtain the software update:

Download the Update – Click the Download Now icon on this page to download the update to your computer and then follow the instructions below to install the update on your television.

IMPORTANT: If you decide to download the update, a USB storage device, such as a Sony Micro Vault® or something similar, is required to perform the update. Sony is aware that not all USB storage devices are compatible with our TVs. If the software update does not automatically begin when you connect the USB device to the TV, you should use a different one.
Request the Update be Mailed to You – Contact our customer support staff at 1-800-222-7669 to see if your TV qualifies for the update . If it does, the update will be mailed to you on a USB storage device, along with instructions on how to perform the update.