Firmware Renewal Mode - Philips 40PFL3706/F7 Service Manual

Equipment Required
a. USB storage device
b. Remote Control Unit
Firmware Update Procedure
Note: There are two states (the User Upgrade and
the Factory Upgrade) in firmware update.
User Upgrade Upgrade the firmware only. The
setting values are not initialized.
Factory Upgrade Upgrade the firmware and
(Firmware upgrade) initialize the setting values.
Factory Upgrade Upgrade the firmware and
(Flash upgrade) initialize the setting values
along with the setting data
adjusted at the factory such as
White Balance, etc.
The identification of User Upgrade and Factory
Upgrade are done by the filename.
1. Turn the power off and unplug the AC Cord.
2. Insert the USB storage device to the USB port as
shown below.
3. Plug the AC cord in the wall outlet and turn the
power on.

FIRMWARE RENEWAL MODE

USB port
USB storage
device
Rear Cabinet
4. The update will start and the following will appear
on the screen.
" * " differs depending on the models.
Software Upgrade
Software upgrade in progress. Please wait.
Do not remove the USB storage device or
turn the TV off while upgrade is in progress.
Current Version:
New Version:
*1
Downloading...
0%
Note: If the above screen isn't displayed, repeat from
step 1.
The appearance shown in *1 is described as follows.
Appearance
Downloading the firmware from
Downloading...
the USB storage device.
Writing the downloaded firmware
Writing...
in flash memory.
Checking... Checking the new firmware.
5. When the firmware update is completed, the
following will appear on the screen.
Software Upgrade
The software upgrade is completed.
Remove USB storage device, turn TV off then on again.
Remove the USB storage device from the USB
port.
Turn the power off and turn the power on again.
Note:
When the Factory Upgrade is used, after
restarting TV, shift to initial screen menu in service
mode. "INITIALIZED" will appear on the upper
right of the screen. "INITIALIZED" color will
change to green from red when initializing is
completed.
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State
PL11.1FW