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Future BRAVIA features - requests & suggestions.

Catmambo — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:46:22 GMT

Hi all

Please feel free to put in any requests for future updates and features you would like to see added. Of course we can't promise that we can deliver on all of them as there may be technical/commercial/resource limitations, as to why they aren't possible, but everything will be considered.

Thanks

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dyonissos — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:20:02 GMT

Hi all,

I have a KDL-32CX520, and as I said in a previous post, i would like to see the following implemented in a future firmware:

the possibility to save the channel list and user settings on a USB drive or on the home network;
mkv playback support, as the vast majority of network players and tv sets that has embedded players support it;
CIFS client. The implemented DLNA client is ok, but the possibility of browsing CIFS network drives and playing content from them will add further functionality to the embedded media player.
on my old KDL-32S2530 i had the possibility to keep a little digital clock in the right lower corner of the screen. I would like to see this feature on this tv too.
on the remote controller i would like to have 2 additional buttons: a back/return button to get me to the previous tv channel, and a channel list button. Now, i have to press the menu buton, then the digital tv button to see the channel list.
in the web browser, it would be very nice to have some sort of pointer or mouse cursor to navigate in the web pages.
flash support for the web browser. There are lots of webpages with flash content that cannot be displayed.

Catmambo, thank you for your quick response!

Regards,

Dyonissos

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bryfly — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:02:25 GMT

Would love to see a back / return button to previous channel, had this feature on a previous LG tv , very useful

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BlueSmoke1000 — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:55:58 GMT

I've a 2010 Bravia KDL-32EX403.

I like the ability to turn the screen off when listening to DVB radio broadcasts, or external sources. But I can't turn the screen off when listening to MP3 playback from the TV.

The TV also seems over fussy about which MP3 album art it shows. Whilst my PC will show it, the TV often won't, though sometimes will.

How about a few user-defined buttons on the remote for techy users? I often turn the screen off when listening to things, but it's a fair few button presses and menu navigations to do this. It'd be nice to be able to program a button to go to "favourite" menu options, such as screen off, wherever they might be in the menu structure.

My TV adds and removes channels dynamically, and this is a good thing. But I'd quite like to be told when this has happened, or I might miss some new TV channel that's just started! Or at least to be able to choose to be told of new services, or not.

Thanks!

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mgketteridge — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:17:59 GMT

Hi Sony Team

I bought a Sony Bravia TV because I can get concerts from the Berlin Philharmaonic.

Would it be possible for Medicic TV to be made available too?

Thanks for considering this - I hope it will be possile soon

Malcolm

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alanscoachdriver — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:59:46 GMT

The Podcasts feature needs improvement. Listing just a select few which are outdated is of little use. Have a full directory and allow subscriptions ideally with a counter for how many unwatched episodes. Look at the Apple TV for a simple way to do this.

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Nielsen — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:25:49 GMT

Hi all,

I have a KDL-37EX720 and I would like to see the following implemented in a future firmware:

More widgets (now only Facebook & Twitter),
USB HDD recordings to be playable on other devices i.e. PC
Record possibility using WLAN//LAN (recording on a home network device i.e PC)
Support Flash for web browsing
Java in browser does not always show Java content
A more resilient internal picture and movie viewer on the supported formats and more formats should also be supported
Exit to top level and back to previous function in one touch on remote (Exit and Return buttons)

In hardware following improvements would also be nice:

More internal memory to show some web pages (I had one web page that couldn't show due to to little memory)
Back-light in remote to ease use in very darkroom cases

Best Regards,

Nielsen

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22point8 — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:11:47 GMT

I have an EX403 and I want:

Ability to use the picture menu by presing the options button when playing video from USB movie player
Colour management system with saturation hue and luminance for all 6 colours (Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Magenta)
10 or 20 point grayscale/white balance
Make RGB gains so that they can be increased
RGB Gain and Bias control range 0-255 with 128 as default
ITV Player and 4od
Ability to search for firmware updates manually

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tranceformer88 — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:14:24 GMT

Hello,

I have a KDL40-EX503 - have read that internet widgets won't be coming to this set but wonder if the media player can be upgraded to play MKVs, RMVBs and HD Divx? Also, any chance of an internet browser? Doubt I will get a reply but if you don't ask. Thanks.

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Cyrax.NET — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:46:19 GMT

Hi Catmambo

You know there is only one feature I go on about on here

IMPROVED SUPPORT FOR MPEG 4 files. So possibly mkv containers but of course I mean the bit rates/frame rates/resolution/codecs currently not played back giving the dreaded "playback not available".

This is a feature that should only be software based so 'easily' applicable to a firmware upgrade.

I FEEL A FORUM POLL COMING ON SOON OF MOST REQESTED FEATURES AND THIS WOULD BE MY VOTE.

Thanks

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philc27 — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:20:47 GMT

A 'return to the previous channel' button on the remote. It's essential if you need to flick between two channels, and there are too many channel numbers to remember these days!

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TK9999 — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:13:04 GMT

Would love to see the following on my EX503:

4OD
ITV player
Web browser with Flash support

Thanks!

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alanscoachdriver — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:47:45 GMT

When using the Video On Demand features when a programme has been watched don't start streaming the next one automtically. Go back to the menu screen.

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kervern — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:26:42 GMT

timeshifting for all model, and hbbtv !

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Catmambo — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:16:31 GMT

Some great comments so far guys - please keep them coming.

I'll comment on a few.

HbbTV - At the moment, no UK broadcasters (unlike French and Germans) seem that keen on it as a standard instead plumping for their own standard, YouView. Have to wait and see on that one..
Remote contoller back button - we might be able to get this added to the smartphone app (presently available for Android and iOS, if you weren't aware - check your store for 'Sony Media Remote - Also free as in beer), rather than the physical remote - although to be honest not sure why it was taken off in the first place:smileyconfused:
Flash - Normally is very heavy on memory and CPU + license fees to Adobe, so not sure it would be possible to be added to current devices.
Widgets - More on the way as well as new video services for both 2010 & 2011 devices Working with some pretty exciting partners at the moment!
Screen off for Audio only - very good idea.
Better Codec/Container support - A personal frustration of mine also!! All over this...
CIFS Client - must admit I hadn't heard of this prior to dyonissos mentioning it.. I think we might struggle to do this as consumer adoption & awareness doesn't seem that large unfortunately.

Thanks

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dyonissos — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:02:53 GMT

The CIFS client would be extremeley useful for those that don`t have a media server. Personally i find the DLNA useless. Every vendor implements it differently. There is currently no media server to satisfy everyone.

On the other hand, with a CIFS client you can browse your local area network shares and play whatever files you have there if the player supports it. Any 100 - 150$ media player can do this. I even was able to do it with a Samsung TV.

I don`t understand why the supported container and codec list is so ..... poor. Basicly all the other manufacturers support now the mkv container, why Sony doesn`t?

Regards,

Dyonissos

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Renzoellul — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:04:34 GMT

Catmambo wrote:

Some great comments so far guys - please keep them coming.

I'll comment on a few.

HbbTV - At the moment, no UK broadcasters (unlike French and Germans) seem that keen on it as a standard instead plumping for their own standard, YouView. Have to wait and see on that one..
Remote contoller back button - we might be able to get this added to the smartphone app (presently available for Android and iOS, if you weren't aware - check your store for 'Sony Media Remote - Also free as in beer), rather than the physical remote - although to be honest not sure why it was taken off in the first place
Flash - Normally is very heavy on memory and CPU + license fees to Adobe, so not sure it would be possible to be added to current devices.
Widgets - More on the way as well as new video services for both 2010 & 2011 devices Working with some pretty exciting partners at the moment!
Screen off for Audio only - very good idea.
Better Codec/Container support - A personal frustration of mine also!! All over this...
CIFS Client - must admit I hadn't heard of this prior to dyonissos mentioning it.. I think we might struggle to do this as consumer adoption & awareness doesn't seem that large unfortunately.

Thanks

Catmambo

What is important is that the widgets and video services are open to all regions in europe and not only limited to the UK or specific country. I know that there are licencing issues which might complicate things. In my case living in Malta we have no online video services, to be honest the broadcasting content is so poor that I am not bothered. Still having access to content from other countries is very useful

Any other enhancement should be also spread across all european firmware. My Bravia was imported from Italy and so the firmware updates I get are specific to Italy only.

Regards

Lawrence

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Catmambo — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:31:51 GMT

Generally updates are pan-European although there are often some localised tweaks depending on broadcast infrastructure and standards. Widgets and video services are where possible rolled out to as many countries as possible, but as you point out its generally licensing that's the biggest issue as rights are so horrendously fragmented..

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alanscoachdriver — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:16:00 GMT

A Power Off button on the iPhone Remote App.

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sully1311 — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:16:05 GMT

2010 Models to receive 2011 features: Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Track ID, Video Search, USB HDD Rec, Media App Remote Support etc
HD Support for BBC iPlayer
Music Video Service (eg. VEVO/VidZone)
More TV Catch Up Services (ITV Player, 4oD)
More Codec Support (AVI, MP4, MKV especially)