Philips 42-LCD FLAT HDTV PIXEL PLUS 3 HD 42PF9731D - Firmware Upgrade Readme File - User Manual

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Philips Flat TV software upgrade with
USB portable memory
Philips offers software upgrade capability for your TV using USB portable memory.
After you have completed a software upgrade, your TV will typically perform better.
What improvements are made depends on the upgrade software you are using as well as the software
your TV contained befo re the upgrade.
You can execute the software upgrade pro c e d u r e yo u r s e l f .
Be aw a r e that the content of this document is add ressing technical or software skilled users.
For the pro c e d u r e you will re q u i r e :
• A personal computer with web browsing cap a b i l i t y.
• An arc h i ve utility that supports the ZIP-format (e. g . WinZip for W i n d ows or StuffIt for Mac OS).
• A pre f e r a b ly empty USB memory stick.
N o t e : Only FAT / D O S - fo r matted port a ble memor y is support e d .
N ew software can be obtained from your dealer or can be downloaded from the
w w w. p h i l i p s . c o m / s u p p o r t we b s i t e :
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Go to w w w. p h i l i p s . c o m / s u p p o r t using the web browser on your PC.
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Fo l l ow the pro c e d u re to find the information and the software related to your T V.
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Select the latest software upgrade file and download it to your PC.
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D e c o m p r ess the ZIP-file and copy the file “autorun.upg” to the root dire c t o r y of the USB port a b l e
m e m o r y.
N o t e : Only use software upgrades that can be found on the w w w. p h i l i p s . c o m / s u p p o r t web site.
B e fo re starting the software upgrade pro c e d u r e, it is advised to check what the current TV software is.
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Select S o f t w a r e Upgrade in the Installation menu .
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P res s the cursor right.
The Software Upgrade menu moves to the left panel.
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Select C u rrent Software Info to observe the version and the description of the curre n t
s o f t w a r e.
Verifying the version of the TV software
I n t r o d u c t i o n
P reparing a port a ble memory for software upgrade

Philips 42-LCD FLAT HDTV PIXEL PLUS 3 HD 42PF9731D - Firmware Upgrade Readme File Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Screen Size	42 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Pixel Plus 3 HD	Yes
Firmware Upgradeable	Yes

Summary

Introduction to TV Software Upgrades

Preparing USB Memory for Software Update

Required Items for USB Update Preparation

Lists necessary items like a PC, archive utility, and a preferably empty USB memory stick.

Downloading and Decompressing Software

Details obtaining the latest software file from the Philips support website and preparing it for the USB.

Verifying Current TV Software Version

Accessing Software Information Menu

Explains how to navigate the TV's installation menu to view the current software version and description.

Automatic Software Upgrade Process

Steps for Automatic Upgrade Execution

Outlines the procedure: power off, insert USB, power on, and allow TV to perform the automatic upgrade.

Important Warnings During Automatic Upgrade

Provides crucial warnings against removing USB during upgrade, handling power drops, and downgrading software.

Manual Software Upgrade Procedure

USB File Preparation for Manual Update

Instructs to copy the upgrade file to an 'Upgrades' folder and rename it 'firmware_upgrade.upg'.

Steps for Manual Upgrade Execution

Details selecting 'Software Upgrade' and 'Local upgrades/applications' to initiate the manual update.

Warnings for Manual Software Downgrade

Advises caution when attempting to downgrade software, requiring confirmation for older versions.

Software Version History and Improvements

BJ24 U-1.9.0.0_03161 Software Updates

Details improvements in version 1.9.0.0 including channel map, service menu, HDMI, and channel installation.

BJ24 U-1.8.0.0_03141 Software Updates

Highlights resolution of intermittent video loss issues in version 1.8.0.0.

BJ24 U-1.6.0.0_02821 Software Updates

Notes improvement in version 1.6.0.0 to prevent automatic startup after power failure.

BJ24 U-1.5.0.0_02691 Software Updates

Lists improvements in version 1.5.0.0, including OOB channel map updates and sound crackle removal.

BJ24 U-1.4.0.0_02671 Software Updates

Specifies improved subwoofer performance as the update for version 1.4.0.0.

BJ24 U-1.3.0.0_02651 Software Updates

Details improvements in picture quality and audio performance for version 1.3.0.0.

BJ24 U-1.2.0.0_02341 Software Updates

Addresses an Ambilight response issue solved in version 1.2.0.0.

BJ24 U-1.1.0.0_02331 Software Release

Identifies version 1.1.0.0 as the initial commercial release of the software.