Magnavox 42MF231D/331D user manual Verifying the version of the TV software

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Annex 1 - MagnavoxTV software updrade with portable memory (not supplied)

Introduction

Magnavox offers software upgrade capability for your TV using USB portable memory (not supplied).

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 before the upgrade. You can execute the software upgrade procedure yourself.

Be aware that the content of this document is addressing technical or software skilled users.

Preparing a portable memory (not supplied) for software upgrade

For the procedure you will require:

A personal computer with web browsing capability.

An archive utility that supports the ZIP-format (e.g. WinZip for Windows or StuffIt for Mac OS).

• A preferably empty USB memory stick.

Note: Only FAT/DOS-formatted portable memory is supported.

New software can be obtained from your dealer or can be downloaded from the www.usasupport.magnavox.com web site:

1

Go to www.usasupport.magnavox.com using the web

 

browser on your PC.

2Follow the procedure to find the information and the software related to your TV.

3Select the latest software upgrade file and download it to your PC.

4Decompress the ZIP-file and copy the file “autorun.upg” to the root directory of the USB portable memory (not supplied). Note: Only use software upgrades that can be found on the www.

usasupport.magnavox.com web site.

Settings

Installation

TV

Language

Setup

Autoprogram

Installation

Weak channel installation

Exit

Software upgrade

Info

Verifying the version of the TV software

1

Before starting the software upgrade procedure, it is

 

advised to check what the current TV software is.

2Select Software Upgrade in the Installation menu. Press the cursor right.

The Software Upgrade menu moves to the left panel.

3Select Current Software Info to observe the version and the

description of the current software.

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Contents 42MF231D/331D Plasma TV Proof of Purchase For Customer UseImportant Safety Instructions Read before operating equipmentPrecaution Additional Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Installation Setup menuConnect accessory devices HelpPreparation Mounting the TV on the wallBasic connections to the TV Cable TV Cable box with RF IN/OUTCable box with A/V outputs Remote control AntennaDirect Broadcast Satellite DBS Turn the TV onUse of the remote control Format Buttons on the top of theTV How to navigate through the Settings menus To use the menus IntroductionSelect the menu language Store TV channelsChannel tuning Weak channel installationSoftware upgrade USB upgradeFeatures preferences Caption service Select Captions servicePreferences Auto surroundDigital caption service Reset to defaultDigital caption options SizeMenu preferences Show emergency alerts EASSet/Change PIN Reset AV settings SourceAnalog Audio Digital Audio OutAuto clock mode ClockPicture menu Smart pictureContrast BrightnessColor temperature SharpnessTint Picture formatSound menu Features menu SleeptimerSelect Sleeptimer Closed captionsChannels menu Lock afterChannel lock TV ratings lockTV-Y Movie Ratings Lock Preferred channelsRegion ratings lock Clear region ratingsRecorder VCR-DVD+RW If your recorder has an S-VHS video jackRecorder and other A/V devices Recorder and cable box with RF outputSatellite Receiver / cable box with AV outputs Video or Audio L and R, and to AV2 Video or Audio L and RRecorder and Satellite Receiver / cable box with AV outputs Digital Surround receiverDevices with an S-Video connector Cursor keysHdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface connectors Side connections Camera, Camcorder, GameHeadphone Record a TV program To select connected devicesTrouble ShootingTips No powerCleaning After-images appearTV Location Verifying the version of the TV software Automatic software upgrade procedure Federal Communications Commissionfcc Notice U.S. only Magnavox Limitedwarranty One 1 Year Labor & One 1 Year Parts & One 1 Year Display