An update to the PS3™ system software was released on May 24, 2007. If you update your PS3™ system, the system software will be version 1.80.The PLAYSTATION®3 system software version 1.80 update includes the following:
Upscaling game or DVD output
-You can now upscale the video content of PlayStation® format software, PlayStation®2 format software, and DVDs to HD resolution.
PS/PS2 Upscaler
You can adjust settings to upscale video output from PlayStation®2 and PlayStation® format software.
Off -Disable upscaled output.
Normal -Upscale and display at a size that matches the screen size.
Full Screen -Upscale and display at full screen by changing proportions and stretching the image.
Note
If image quality is reduced or the image does not look right when upscaled, set this option to [Off].
PS/PS2 Smoothing
You can adjust settings to reduce the roughness of video from PlayStation®2 and PlayStation® format software.
Off - Disable smoothing.
On - Use smoothing to reduce the roughness of the displayed image.
Notes
The [PS/PS2 Smoothing] setting can be used even when [PS/PS2 Upscaler] is set to [Off].
With some software, the smoothing effect may not be noticeable or image quality may be reduced if this option is set to [On]. In that case, set to [Off].
Upscaling DVD output[DVD Upscaler] has been added as an option in (BD/DVD Settings) under (Settings). You can adjust settings for upscaled output of DVDs.
Off -Disable upscaled output.
Double Scale* -Upscale and display with double horizontal and vertical dimensions without changing the proportions.
Normal -Upscale and display at a size that matches the screen size.
Full Screen -Upscale and display at full screen by changing proportions and stretching the image.
* This option can be used only when the PS3™ system is set to output video at 1080p or 1080i via an HDMI or component AV cable.Notes
When playing copyright-protected DVD content such as the content on commercially available DVD-Video, an HDMI cable is required to upscale the video content. If image quality is reduced or the image does not look right when upscaled, set this option to [Off].
Copying saved data to a memory card-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). > See details
Using the DLNA client feature
-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. > See details
Printing Images
-You can now connect a USB printer to print images.
Using remote play outside the home (via the Internet)
-You can now use remote play over the Internet.
Other new or revised features in version 1.80:
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].
-[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
-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.
