Updating The Tv Software - Panasonic VIERA TH-P42U30A Operating Instructions Manual

Updating the TV Software

From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the
performance or operations of the TV.
If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update
information.
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To download
You can update any new software automatically or update manually.
MENU
EXIT
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To return to TV
EXIT
[System Update]
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To update automatically
Select [Auto Update Search in Standby] and set the timing
System Update
Auto Update Search in Standby 1 hour after
System Update Search Now
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Every time you set, the TV automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update, if
any software updates are available.
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The automatic updating is performed under the following conditions:
• Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control)
• Direct TV Recording is not in progress.
If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions).
If you do not wish to do so, set [Auto Update Search in Standby] to [Off].
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To search for new software version
1
Select [System Update Search Now]
System Update
Auto Update Search in Standby
1 hour after
System Update Search Now Access
Note
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Download may take about 60 minutes.
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During software download and update, DO NOT switch Off the TV or press any buttons. The TV will
automatically be activated after downloading is completed.
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During downloading, the TV will display a blank screen for 40 to 50 seconds. Do not interrupt the TV
during this procedure.
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The message might be the notification beforehand. In this case, the schedule information (the date that
the new version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not
start when the TV is set to Off.
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Software updates may be distributed in several ways; Automatic Update via the TV antenna, the
internet via the TV's LAN port or downloaded by you from the internet using your PC, copying the
software image to your SD card or USB stick then updating TV software using the TV's USB port or
TV's SD card slot. No other distribution method is available.
Preparations:
1
Display the menu
MENU
Select [System Menu]
1
Setup Menu
Off Timer
Eco Navigation
Child Lock
Digital TV Tuning Menu
Display Settings
VIERA Link Settings
Network Setup
DivX® VOD
System Menu
Select [System Update]
2
System Menu
Shipping Condition
System Update
Software Licence
System Information
- Update TV's software system
select
set
select
start
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If you choose not to download
2
Select [Setup]
1/2
Off
Access
Access
2
Searches for an update (for several minutes)
and displays a corresponding message if any
EXIT
select
access
select
access
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