Sony has begun rolling out firmware version v114.603.100.1 to address persistent HDMI and Dolby Vision bugs affecting recent BRAVIA television models. According to Sony’s official support documentation, the update resolves syncing errors and external device playback failures that emerged following previous software installations earlier this year.
North American Launch Targets Flagship Displays
Sony released firmware version v114.603.100.1 in North America on September 15. The patch targets high-end displays including the BRAVIA 7, BRAVIA 8, and BRAVIA 9 series.
According to user reports and official support pages, the update fixes a critical bug. External video sources using Dolby Vision previously displayed a blank black screen.
The issue specifically impacted external media players like the Google TV Streamer and Amazon Fire TV Stick. Native apps running directly on the television remained unaffected.
Targeting HDMI eARC Audio and Lip-Sync Errors
The new software package also addresses severe audio-video synchronization loss. It tackles audio dropouts connected to HDMI eARC ports.
According to early adopters who installed the update, the frustrating lag between spoken words and on-screen lip movements has largely disappeared.
However, some users still report intermittent audio cuts through the eARC channel. This indicates that Sony may need additional patches to completely stabilize external audio routing.
International Rollout Expands to OLED and Global Markets
Sony confirmed that the firmware update extends to the high-end A95L OLED model in the United States. Expansions are also planned for the BRAVIA 5 and other international markets.
While the rollout currently centers on North American consumers, historical release patterns suggest the regional update will reach European and Spanish markets shortly.
Owners of affected sets can check for software availability directly through the system update menu in their television settings.
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