Update Your Tv Software; Check Your Current Software Version; Prepare For The Software Upgrade; Upgrade Software - Philips 52PFL7403D User Manual

7. Update your TV software
Philips continuously tries to improve its products and we strongly
recommend that you update the TV software when updates are
available.
New software can be obtained from your dealer or downloaded from
the www.philips.com/welcome website. Use the type number of
your TV (e.g. 42PFL5603D/27) to find information.
For information about using a USB device, see Notes for the use of USB
devices on page 37.
7.1 Check your current software version
1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Installation >
Current software info.
TV menu
Installation
Language
Channels
Preferences
Source labels
Clock
Current software info
Reset AV settings
The version and a description of the current software is displayed.
7.2 Prepare for the software upgrade
You require the following equipment:
• A PC with web browsing capability.
• An archive utility that supports the ZIP-format (e.g. WinZip for
Windows or StuffIt for Mac OS).
• A USB memory stick.
Note:
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• Only FAT/DOS-formatted portable memory is supported.
• New software can be obtained from your dealer or can be
downloaded from the www.philips.com/welcome website.
• Use only software upgrades that can be found on the Philips web
site.
Warning:
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• Do not remove the USB device during the software upgrade.
• If there is a power drop during the upgrade, do not remove the
USB device from the TV. The TV will continue the upgrade as
soon as the power comes back.
• If you try to upgrade to a software version lower than the current
version, a confirmation message will be displayed. Downgrading to
older software should be done only in case of real necessity.
• If an error occurs during the upgrade, retry the procedure or
contact your dealer.
Release version:
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Download the software
1. On your PC, open a web browser and go to
welcome.
2. Find information and software related to your TV and download the
latest software upgrade file to your PC.
3. Decompress the ZIP-file and copy the "
root directory of your the USB device.
7.3 Upgrade software
1. Prepare the software upgrade as described above.
2. Connect your USB device to the USB port on the side of your TV.
The TV scans the USB device for the updated software and
automatically enters the upgrade mode.
3. Read the instructions on-screen and confirm that you want to
continue with the installation.
You see a screen similar to this.
Software Upgrade Application
Upgrade busy...
Software Id: <Old-Software> - <New-Software>
Programming
4. When the software upgrade is complete, remove the USB device.
5. Disconnect the TV from the power socket outlet.
6. Reconnect the TV to the power socket outlet.
7. Press Power at the side of the TV to switch the TV on.
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The TV starts up with the new software.
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