Service Modes, Error Codes, and Fault Finding
5.
5.3
Software Upgrading
5.3.1
Introduction
Philips continuously tries to improve its products, and we
recommend that you update the TV software when updates are
available. Software update files can be obtained from your
dealer or can be downloaded from the following websites:
http://www.philips.com/support
Preparing a portable memory for software upgrade
You require the following:
1.
A personal computer connected to the Internet.
2.
An archive utility that supports the ZIP-format (e.g. WinZip
for Windows or Stufflt for Mac OS).
3.
A USB flash drive (preferably empty).
Note:
1.
Only FAT/DOS-formatted flash drives are supported.
2.
Only use software update files that can be found on the
http://www.philips.com/support
web site.
5.3.2
Check the current TV software version
Before starting the software upgrade procedure, it is advised to
check that what the current TV software:
1.
Press the “Menu” button on your remote control.
2.
Select “Setup” and press “OK”, then select [Software
update] > [Current software].
If the current software version of your TV is the same as the
latest update file found on
http://www.philips.com/support
not necessary to update the TV software.
5.3.3
Download the latest software
1.
Point your web browser to
http://www.philips.com/support
.
2.
Find information and software related to your TV.
3.
Select the latest software update file and download it to
your PC.
4.
Insert a USB flash drive into one of the USB ports of your
PC.
5.
Decompress the downloaded ZIP file and copy the
“autorun.upg” to the root directory of the USB flash drive.
5.3.4
Update the TV software
1.
Insert the USB flash drive that contains the software
update file.
2.
Then a window jumps out as
Note:
If the USB flash drive is not detected after power up,
disconnect it and re-insert it.
3.
Select [Update] and press OK.
4.
To proceed, In next menu select [Start] and press OK to
start software updates. See
5.
Upgrading will now begins and the status of the updating
progress will be displayed.
6.
When the TV software is updated. Remove your USB flash
drive, then select [Restart] and press OK to restart the
TV.See
Figure 5-7 Update the TV software 1
Figure 5-8 Update the TV software 2
Figure 5-9 Update the TV software 3
Note:
•
Do not remove the USB flash drive during the software
update.
•
If a power failure occurs during the update, do not remove
the USB flash drive from the TV. The TV will continue the
software update as soon as power comes back.
•
If an error occurs during the update retry the procedure or
contact your dealer.
•
We do not recommend downgrading to an older version.
•
Once the upgrade is finished, use your PC to remove the
TV software from your USB portable memory.
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