i saw on the phsical player there was an update i had to perform yesterday - it could have been there a couple of days - i wasnt looking at the physical player until yesterday - this is what i noticed
I know stercom previously posted this link for firmware upgrades
http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=HAPZ1ES&template_id=1®ion_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTabthis is what the firmware upgrade does
File Description UPDATE HAP-Z1ES HDD Audio Player Firmware Upgrade Release Date 4/23/2014 Version 12083R File Size 1 Bytes
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This firmware upgrade (version 12083R) provides the following benefits:
Improvement over version 12000R:
Improves secure communication
Benefits provided by the previous update and included in version 12083R:
Adds support for folder base browsing
Adds support for deleting content from the device
Note: Supports the "Contents List Option" menu by pressing and holding "ENTER"
Adds support for Gracenote™ data manual acquisition from a track
Note: Supports the "Contents List Option" menu by pressing and holding "ENTER"
IMPORTANT: If you use the HDD Audio Remote app on your smartphone or tablet, you must also update the app software
Supports the DSD Remastering setting
Supports the DSEE setting for Internet Radio
Supports content information (song title etc.) display for vTuner
Note: Information displayed depends on each station.
Supports warning messages when un-supported content is selected (i.e., Unplayable contents, Copyright protection / Multi-channel / Not supported)
Improves user operation for content browsing
Improves the system operation to prevent from selecting unsupported ATRAC® files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) content
Improves the compatibility for enhance interactivity with music files
Note: This update is only available by performing a Network Upgrade. The update file is not available to download and install from this page.