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From the company:
We are pleased to inform you that Samsung is providing a firmware upgrade for Samsung's BD-P1000 Blu-ray disc player.
This firmware update applies the following improvements:
- Enhanced compatibility and performance with new BD-Java titles
- Sharper picture with a modified noise reduction filter setting
- Reduced Blu-ray disc load time by 4-5 seconds
- Option to view 4:3 content on Blu-ray discs in 4:3 aspect ratio
- No video stuttering while viewing movies with DTS soundtracks
- Fixes reversed speaker test tones in certain units
- Changes hourglass icon to colored dots
This upgrade is available free of charge to consumers via the following methods:
- As a download on Samsung's support center: www.samsung.com/support
- As a download on Samsung's Blu-ray micro-site: www.samsung.com/bluray
- Or on firmware discs available upon request by calling Samsung Customer Service at: (800) SAMSUNG
The firmware upgrade is needed only for previously shipped BD-P1000 Blu-ray players. For new production, this firmware update has been applied at the factory since the recent release of BD Java titles.
Please note that all Samsung BD-P1000 players - including players sold since US market launch this Spring - are compatible with movies to be released on dual-layer (50G) BD-ROM discs from this Fall.