Preparing a portable memory for software upgrade | Philips 50PF9830

Annex 1 - Philips TV software upgrade with portable memory

Introduction

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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Philips 50PF9830 warranty Preparing a portable memory for software upgrade, Verifying the version of the TV software

Contents

Notification Product Ownership Dear Philips product owner Important Safety Instructions Appliance or Appliance has been exposed to rain or Contents Digital Cable TV PreparationCableCARD Mounting the TV on the wall Basic connections to the TV Cable TVCable box with RF IN/OUT Cable box with A/V outputs See Connect Accessory Devices, p AntennaDirect Broadcast Satellite DBS Insert the 2 batteries supplied Type R6-1,5V Power remote control To operate the motorised swivelButtons on the right of the TV Operation Use of the remote control RC4318 Format My Content Alphanumeric buttons on the remote controlMove to the left panel Television How to navigate through the Settings menus To use the menusDemo Introduction Installation Select the menu languageStore TV channels Weak channel installation Software upgradeChannel tuning USB/Portable Memory upgrade Setup menu PreferencesPicture/sound preferences Define the position of the PIP screen Features preferences Press the cursor right Select the desired Caption serviceDigital caption service Digital caption options Reset AV settings Press the cursor right to enter the overriding PIN codeMenu preferences Show emergency alerts EAS Source Digital Audio Auto clock mode ClockThis allows you to use your TV as a clock Conditional access CableCARD applicationsInserting your CableCARD Removing your CableCARD TV menu Picture menu Dynamic contrast Color enhancementTint Picture format Sound menu Features menu SleeptimerClosed captions Ambilight menu Auto Color modes Channels menu Lock afterChannel lock TV ratings lock TV-PG Movie Ratings Lock Preferred channels Viewing content from a Memory card / USB device Multimedia browserInserting a memory card / USB device Removing the memory card / USB device Other function buttons on the remote control Multimedia Browser menuFollowing icons may appear Function buttons at the bottom of the screen Connect Accessory Devices Recorder VCR-DVD+RW If your recorder has an S-VHS video jack Recorder and other A/V devices Recorder and cable box with RF output Cable Satellite Receiver / cable box with AV outputs Recorder and Satellite Receiver / cable box with AV outputsIf your satellite receiver or cable box has an S-Video jack DVD Player or other accessory digital source devices Devices with Component Video Output Connectors YPbPrDevices with an S-Video connector Devices with RGB output Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface connectors Digital Surround receiver Side connections Camera, Camcorder, GameHeadphone Insert the plug into the headphone socket L as shown Record with your recorder To select connected devicesRecord a TV program Record a program from Monitor OUT Normal mode Power to switch to standby For pause For recordExpert mode Audio- and video equipment buttons Setting the remote control to work accessory devices Code setupTo cancel the selected mode Cable Box DVD/VCR ComboSatellite Receiver Digital Video Disc DVD Learnable remote control DVD/RPage Before Calling Service Care Center 1-888-PHILIPSNever attempt to repair a defective TV yourself Tips Glossary 1080i Preparing a portable memory for software upgrade Verifying the version of the TV software Automatic software upgrade procedure Manual software upgrade procedure Annex 2 Philips TV Slideshow Format with background music General RulesGeneral Format Supported XML-tags ExamplesTag Name Use Description Digital Content Issues Portable Memory IssuesDigital Camera Issues Annex 3 Philips TV Portable Memory and USB USB Memory Device Issues Philips Limited Warranty Philips, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA Garantía Limitadade Philips Los daños al producto durante el envío cuando el empaque no Garantie Limitée Philips