PSX
Empowered by two key semiconductors ( EmotionEngine and Graphics Synthesizer), CPU and graphics rendering processor used for PlayStation 2, PSX has realized a high-speed high-definition GUI (Graphical User Interface), the likes of which have never been experienced before. This first-of-a-kind GUI enables speedy and easy access of various content to be enjoyed on PSX, with the same level easiness as switching TV channels with a remote control.
PSX is also equipped with various features as a digital media player, providing storage and playback of a variety of entertainment content such as high-resolution, mega-pixel images from digital still cameras and music from various package media.
Since PSX is designed to run various features by firmware via a powerful hardware engine, users can upgrade or add new features later by accessing the network.
Specifications
| Models | DESR-5000 DESR-7000 |
| HDD | 160GB 250GB |
| Recording Mode | HQ HSP |
| CPU GPU | 90nm EmotionEngine+Graphics Synthesizer |
| Software Engine | PS2 based real time OS |
| Recording Format | DVD-R(Video format) DVD-RW(Video format,VR format) |
| Playback Format | DVD-VIDEO DVD-R(Video format) |
| Tuner | Terrestrial analog(VHF1-12ch,UHF13-62ch,CATV13-35ch) BS satellite analog(1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15ch) |
| Dubbing | HDD to DVD is 12 times maximum (-R) |
| Video Playback | Recorded program while recording on HDD |
| Video Editing | GOP Editing High Speed GUI |
| Timer | EPG(G Guide) |
| Photo | JPEG |
| Music | ATRAC3 |
| Game | "PlayStation" software / "PlayStation 2" software |
| Network | Ethernet 100 base/TX (Network game, additional feature in the future) |
| Ports | 1 D output(D1/D2) 1 Composite/S Video/Stereo sound output |
| Dimension | 312 x 323 x 88mm(W x H x D) |
| Weight | Approximately 5.8kg |
| Accessories | Remote Controller for PSX AV cable, |
Models
The PSX was released in eight retail configurations during its lifespan (nine, if you count the silver DESR-5100S); the 5000 series (with an embossed logo on top and grey stripe at the back) shipped with 160 GB Hard disk drives, while the 7000 series (with a colored logo on top and black stripe at the back) contained 250 GB drives. Software updates were made available by disc and download.
The 7500/7700 models added a Ghost Reduction Tuner. The inclusion of Broadcasting Satellite (Japanese) and UHF/VHF connectors varied by model.
| Model No. | Power Consumption | Weight | Case | Hard Drive | FireWire | VHF/UHF tuner | BS tuner | PSP video export | Writable disc formats | Release FW | Current FW | Launch pricing | Release date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Light strip | In | Out | In | Out | |||||||||||
| DESR-5000 | 80 W | 5.7 kg | white | – | 160 GB | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW (after having been updated to 1.31) |
1.06 | 1.31 | 79.800 ¥ | December 13th 2003 |
| DESR-7000 | 80 W | 5.8 kg | white/transparent | back | 250 GB | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW (after having been updated to 1.31) |
1.06 | 1.31 | 99.800 ¥ | Decemter 13th 2003 |
| DESR-5100 | 80 W | 5.7 kg | white | – | 160 GB | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW | 1.30 | 1.31 | 74.000 ¥ | July 1st 2004 |
| DESR-5100S | 80 W | 5.7 kg | silver | – | 160 GB | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW | 1.30 | 1.31 | – | July 1st 2004 |
| DESR-7100 | 80 W | 5.8 kg | white/transparent | back | 250 GB | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW | 1.30 | 1.31 | 95.000 ¥ | July 1st 2004 |
| DESR-5500 | 70 W | 6.2 kg | white | front | 160 GB | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes (after having been updated to 2.11) | DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R | 2.06 | 2.11 | 44.800 ¥ | December 2004 |
| DESR-7500 | 84 W | 6.5 kg | white/transparent | front, back | 250 GB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (after having been updated to 2.11) | DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R | 2.06 | 2.11 | 59.800 ¥ | December 2004 |
| DESR-5700 | 70 W | 6.2 kg | white | front | 160 GB | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R | 2.10 | 2.11 | 60.000 ¥ | April 2005 |
| DESR-7700 | 84 W | 6.5 kg | white/transparent | front, back | 250 GB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R | 2.10 | 2.11 | 80.000 ¥ | April 2005 |
All models have two sets of indicator lights, power lights and Infrared receivers; one along the front for horizontal orientation, and a second strip along the top-back for vertical orientation. The 'Disk Rec' indicator is only on the front of the device in later models.
Firmware versions
1.xx versions are for DESR-x000 and DESR-x100 only.
2.xx versions are for DESR-x500 and DESR-x700 only.
The online update service has been discontinued. Update discs were available free of charge as mail-order until 2014.
1.06
- Preinstalled on DESR-x000, not available as update
1.10
- Available online or as update disc for DESR-x000
- Improved dubbing speed from HDD to DVD up to 24x (In DVD-R 4x speed compatible media SLP mode)
- Support for raw images in TIFF format (DCF standard) (Import via Memory Stick or USB connection (still only Sony digital camera))
- Support of MP3 music format (Play from CD-R, import MP3 file to HDD)
- Re-extension setting at the time of extension recording is possible ※ When you set the extended recording in the program reservation, after entering the recording extension time, you will be able to extend again.
- Rewind function (It is possible to fast forward / backward to the scene around 15 seconds during video playback)
- Correspondence of 30 times speed of fast forward, fast reverse (In addition to 2 times, 10 times, 120 times, it became possible to search 30 times)
- Video title sort function (Sort the programs by date, title, genre, watched / not watched etc.)
- USB keyboard support at the time of title input ("Playstation 2" compatible keyboard)
- Other software fixes:
- Fixed that dubbing can not be performed by the externally connected device.
- Correction of the point that the channel setting of Just Clock changes to the initial value when performing automatic channel setting.
- When the optical digital out (SPDIF) is connected, if there is a pause when editing video recorded on the HDD, correction of a point where noise appears rarely
1.20
- Available online or as update disc for DESR-x000
- Support for recording and playback of DVD+RW (VR format)
- Added reproduction, import of moving image format from Sony digital still camera "Cyber-shot" (Import from Memory Stick or USB connection)
- Supports playback and import of GIF format (DCF standard) still images from Sony digital still camera "Cyber Shot" (Import from Memory Stick or USB connection, clip motion only)
- Support for quick play (1.3 times speed)
- Support for bilingual audio recording
- Support of 30x speed of fast forward and fast reverse of commercial DVD software
- Added reproduction, import photo from CD-R (JPEG, TIFF, GIF, MPEG1 format)
- The number of MP3 recognizable songs on CD-R has been improved to 99 songs / folders
- Reservation revision on program schedule
- Other software fixes:
- Correction of the point which stops on the way of slide show playback.
1.30
- Preinstalled on DESR-x100, not available as update
1.31
- Available online or as update disc for DESR-x000 and DESR-x100
- Changes for DESR-x000 (from 1.20):
- Supports changing the program name when making a timed reservation or recording reservation on the program guide
- Added chapter mark setting function to video recorded by this unit
- Supports additional writing of DVD+RW and DVD-RW (Translation error, probably means support for appending more data to RW DVDs that have been written to before)
- Supports changing the recording mode of video recorded with this unit (optimization)
- Supports dubbing DVD menu creation
- Added initialization function to disk options
- DVD-RW and DVD+RW can now be initialized from the disc options.
- Added still image type visualizer
- Compatible with "PlayStation®BB" (page view: viewing function of various channels only)
- Added "Dubbing to VR mode" to the settings
- Added "DVD bilingual audio recording" to the settings
- Changes for DESR-x100 (from 1.30):
- Faster return to home menu from PlayStation BB
- Improved PlayStation BB content display
- Smoother home menu
2.06
- Preinstalled on DESR-x500, not available as update
2.10
- Preinstalled on DESR-x700, not available as update
2.11
- Available online or as update disc for DESR-x500 and DESR-x700
- Video export to Memory Stick is 10% faster
- Auto-shutdown after finishing video export to Memory Stick can be enabled
CEATEC Japan 2003
Sony showcased the PSX at Japan's CEATEC in 2003, here are images of the event:
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Motherboard
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Downloads
Resources
PSX at PC Watch(Japanese Site)
Archived Sony Press Release
Sony PSX DVR(Fan Site)