Philips 42PF9830/69-79 instruction manual Preparing a portable memory for software upgrade

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Annex 1 - Philips TV software upgrade with portable memory

Introduction

Settings

Installation	Software upgrade
Language	Current software info
Automatic installation	Local upgrades/applications
Manual installation
Reshuffle/rename channels

Preferred channels
Software upgrade

Philips offers software upgrade capability for your TV using 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 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 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 or memory card (if available). Supported memory cards (if available): CompactFlash Card Type I & II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, SecureDigital Card / Mini SD Card, SmartMedia Card, MultiMedia Card.

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

New software can be obtained from your dealer or can be downloaded from the www.philips.com/support website:

&Go to www.philips.com/support using the web browser on your PC.

éFollow the procedure to find the information and the software related to your TV.

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

‘Decompress the ZIP-file and copy the file “autorun.upg” to the root directory of the USB portable memory.

Note: Only use software upgrades that can be found on the www.philips.com/support web site.

Verifying the version of the TV software

Before starting the software upgrade procedure, it is advised to check what the current TV software is.

&Select Software Upgrade in the Installation menu.

éPress the cursor right.

The Software Upgrade menu moves to the left panel.

“Select Current Software Info to observe the version and the description of the current software.

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Contents Contents Preparation Keys at the top of the TV To operate the motorised swivelOperation Automatic positioning to central positionUse of the remote control RC4310 Define the position of the PIP screen Dual screen/PIPPicture format Browse screen Alphanumeric keys on the remote controlTelevision MultimediaTo use the menus How to navigate through the Settings menusDemo IntroductionAutomatic installation InstallationManual installation Select the menu languageReshuffle Reshuffle/Rename channelsRename Preferred channelsUSB device/Memory Card upgrade Software upgradeFeatures preferences Teletext Setup menuPreferences Picture/sound preferencesMenu preferences Factory settingsProgramme title Set/Change codeDigital Audio SourcePicture menu TV menuDynamic contrast Digital optionsColour enhancement HueSound menu Sleeptimer Features menuOn timer Select subtitlesAmbilight menu Ambilight in Standby modeSmart colour modes Multimedia Browser Viewing content from a Memory card / USB deviceInserting a memory card / USB device Removing the memory card / USB deviceMultimedia Browser menu Other function keys on the remote controlFollowing icons may appear Function keys at the bottom of the screenTeletext Teletext menu Equipment to connect to the side connectionsConnect Peripheral Equipment If your recorder has an S-VHS video jack Recorder VCR-DVD+RWRecorder and other equipment Devices with Component Video Output Connectors YPbPr DVD Player or other accessory digital source equipmentDevices with an S-Video connector Devices with RGB outputDigital MultiChannel Surround receiver MultiChannel Surround receiverHdmi VGA Devices to connect to a DVI connectorTo select connected peripherals Record with your recorderRecord a TV programme Record a programme from Monitor OUTExpert mode Normal modeAudio- and video equipment keys Direct selection of a connected peripheral equipmentCode setup Setting the remote control to work peripheral equipmentTo cancel the selected mode Satellite Receiver Digital Video Disc DVDDVD/R Learnable remote controlPage Check if the source complies with a supported code TipsVerifying the version of the TV software Preparing a portable memory for software upgradeManual software upgrade procedure Automatic software upgrade procedureGeneral Rules Annex 2 Philips TV Slideshow Format with background musicGeneral Format Examples Supported XML-tagsTag Name Use Description Portable Memory Issues Digital Content IssuesDigital Camera Issues Annex 3 Philips TV Portable Memory and USBUSB Memory Device Issues