Philips 37PF9730/10 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 Switch the TV on Safety warningsRemote control Make your connectionsFirst time installation Keys at the top of the TVUse of the remote control RC4310 Picture format Dual screen/PIPDefine the position of the PIP screen Television Alphanumeric keys on the remote controlBrowse screen MultimediaDemo How to navigate through the Settings menusTo use the menus IntroductionManual installation InstallationAutomatic installation Select the menu language and countryRename Reshuffle/Rename channelsReshuffle Preferred channelsSoftware upgrade USB device/Memory Card upgradePreferences Setup menuFeatures preferences Teletext Picture/sound preferencesProgramme title Factory settingsMenu preferences Set/Change codeDigital Audio SourceDecoder TV menu Picture menuColour enhancement Digital optionsDynamic contrast HueSound menu On timer Features menuSleeptimer Select subtitlesAmbilight menu Smart colour modesInserting a memory card / USB device Viewing content from a Memory card / USB deviceMultimedia Browser Removing the memory card / USB deviceFollowing icons may appear Other function keys on the remote controlMultimedia Browser menu Function keys at the bottom of the screenTeletext Equipment to connect to the side connections Teletext menuConnect Peripheral Equipment Recorder VCR-DVD+RW Decoder and RecorderRecorder and other equipment External 1/2/3Equipment with Component Video Output Connectors YPbPr DVD Player or other peripheral digital source equipmentAnalogue MultiChannel Surround receiver MultiChannel Surround receiverDigital MultiChannel Surround receiver Hdmi Equipment to connect to a DVI connector DVI VGARecord a TV programme with your recorder without EasyLink Record with your recorderTo select connected equipment Record a TV programme with your recorder with EasyLinkAudio- and video equipment keys Normal modeExpert mode Direct selection of a connected peripheral equipmentTo cancel the selected mode Setting the remote control to work peripheral equipmentCode setup Digital Video Disc DVD Satellite ReceiverLearnable remote control DVD/RPage Tips Check if the source complies with a supported codeStationary images on the TV screen How to dispose of batteries?Care of the screen RecyclingPreparing a portable memory for software upgrade Verifying the version of the TV softwareAutomatic software upgrade procedure Manual software upgrade procedureGeneral Format Annex 2 Philips TV Slideshow Format with background musicGeneral Rules Supported XML-tags Tag Name Use DescriptionDigital Camera Issues Digital Content IssuesPortable Memory Issues Annex 3 Philips TV Portable Memory and USBUSB Memory Device Issues Contents Select your PMM menu language ‘ Change the PMM server nameAdding files in the Philips Media Manager PMM Identifying your PC configuration Before connecting your TVConnecting your TV Viewing multimedia content Function keys at the bottom of the screen To shuffle music collections in a random wayAnnex 1 Creating a wireless network connection Configuring a wireless Ethernet bridge Preparing your networkConfiguring the wireless Ethernet bridge Testing the wireless Ethernet bridgeRe-securing your wireless network Annex 2 Wireless network security IP configuration View network settingsNetwork mode Windows XP WindowsWindows 98/Me Apple Macintosh Computers Mac OS Click on the Network icon under Internet & NetworkOverview Supported ExtensionsDetailed Video codec specifications Detailed Audio codec specificationsMemory Card and USB related restrictions General restrictionsNetwork related restrictions RemarkProblem SolutionGlossary