Sony issues fix for 2010 TVs suffering audio dropout on BBC HD channels

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Owners of 2010 Sony TVs afflicted by BBC Freeview HD audio problems can now get a firmware upgrade to fix the issue

"As some of you may be aware, the update has now been implemented for the 2010 models that are connected to the internet and will update automatically if left in standby.

"However it may take several days for the TV to collect all the data before implementing the firmware. It does not give any information once completed, so please check for the latest version which will be displayed as follows:

PKG4.104*** or PKG5.041***

"USB updates will also be available [for those sets not connected to the internet], before the end of June; we will update the forum once this is available."

An update for Sony's 2011 models will follow "once available".

For more background on this issue, which has also affected Samsung and Toshiba sets, read our previous news story.

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Andy Clough
Andy Clough

Andy is Global Brand Director of What Hi-Fi? and has been a technology journalist for 30 years. During that time he has covered everything from VHS and Betamax, MiniDisc and DCC to CDi, Laserdisc and 3D TV, and any number of other formats that have come and gone. He loves nothing better than a good old format war. Andy edited several hi-fi and home cinema magazines before relaunching whathifi.com in 2008 and helping turn it into the global success it is today. When not listening to music or watching TV, he spends far too much of his time reading about cars he can't afford to buy.