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. 42TA648BX/37) to find information.
For information about using a USB device, see Notes for the use of USB devices on page 35.
7.1Check your current software version
1.Press MENU on the remote control and select Installation > Current software info.
TV menu
Installation
Language | Release version: |
Channels | xxxxx |
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Preferences
Source labels
Clock
Current software info
Reset AV settings
The version and a description of the current software is displayed.
7.2Prepare for the software upgrade
You require the following equipment:
•A PC with web browsing capability.
•An archive utility that supports the
•A USB memory stick.
DNote:
•Only
•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.
BWarning:
•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.
Download the software
1.On your PC, open a web browser and go to www.philips.com/ welcome.
2.Find information and software related to your TV and download the latest software upgrade file to your PC.
3.Decompress the
7.3Upgrade 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
You see a screen similar to this.
Software Upgrade Application
Upgrade busy...
Software Id:
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. The TV starts up with the new software.