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Sony yesterday announced new firmware updates for five current projectors. The updates add an HDR Contrast function, automatic selection of BT2020 color space, among other things.

The projector models receiving a firmware update are: VPL-HW65ES, VPL-HW45ES, VPL-VW5000ES, VPL-VW665ES, and VPL-VW365ES.

Here are links to the firmware updates with a synopsis of what they do:

VPL-HW65ES and HW45ES – Updates system software to Version 1.301 and…
• Adds support for the Sony unified control protocol (common protocol / ADCP); the Remote Start function is no longer available as part of Network Management (VPL-HW65ES)
• Adds minor bug fixes

VPL-VW5000ES – Updates system software to Version 4.301 and improves HDR-related functionality and other things…
• Adds the HDR Contrast function to the Picture Menu (when viewing HDR content) to allow adjustment of the average screen brightness
• Adds automatic selection of BT2020 color space when receiving such content
• Adds an HDR indicator in the Information Menu when HDR content is being received
• Adds Lens Center Return function
• Improves overall picture quality
• Adds minor bug fixes

VPL-VW665ES/VW365ES – Updates system software to Version 2.301 and…
• Adds the HDR Contrast function to the Picture Menu (when viewing HDR content) to allow adjustment of the average screen brightness
• Adds automatic selection of BT2020 color space when receiving such content
• Adds an HDR indicator in the Information Menu when HDR content is being received

For more information visit esupport.sony.com.