Watching DVB broadcasts
Software update
TV base software and DVB software
To ensure that your TV set is always up to date, from time to time SHARP will make updated TV base software and DVB software versions available. These updates are broadcast via satellite (only via ASTRA1).
• This function is not available in some countries.
Automatic search for new software via satellite
The set automatically determines whether a new software version is available via satellite during the night when the EPG data are updated. However the TV set must remain in standby mode for this (do not switch off the set with the power switch).
If a new software version has been found, the set informs you with an
Manual search for new software via satellite
If it is not automatically displayed that a new software is available when switching on the set, you can also run a manual search.
The system first checks whether a software update is available via satellite.
1Press MENU and the TV menu screen displays.
2Press c/d to select “Setup”, and then press b to move down.
3Press c/d to select “Miscellaneous”, and then press b to move down.
4Press c/d to select “Software update”, and then press OK.
•The software versions currently loaded in the set are listed.
Software update
TV base software
DVB software
5Press a/b to select the desired option, and then press OK to start the search.
•If new versions are available then a subsequent screen message will be displayed.
Loading new software
The following will appear if a new software is found via the search.
Software update
Load new software now
Load new software after switch off to standby
Keep current software
6Proceed to the next steps by following the screen prompts.
•A bar is displayed to inform you of the progress of the load process. During the loading process do not switch off your device via the power switch! This may last up to 20 minutes. You will be informed when it is finished.
At the end of loading:
7Turn off the TV set off with the power switch, unplug the AC cord, and turn it on again.
•If a new software has not been updated via satellite, you will be reminded of this several times after switching on the set.
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