Applicable to PHILIPS 32PFL5604-78_PHILIPS 32PFL5604-77_PHILIPS 42PFL5604-77
It is possible for the user to upgrade the main software via the USB port.
Main Software UpgradeIn “normal” conditions, so when there is no major problem with the TV, the main software and the default software upgrade application can be upgraded with the “upgrade.bin”. This can also be done by the consumers themselves via the Software Update Assistant in the user menu (see DFU), but they will have to download their software from the commercial Philips website.
How to upgrade
* Copy the “upgrade.bin” file to the root of the USB stick.
* Power “off” the TV and remove all memory devices.
* Insert the USB stick that contains the downloaded software upgrade.
* Switch “on” the TV, and activate the Main menu with the “Menu/House” key on the remote control.
* In the Main menu, go to the “Software update” item.
* Press “OK” key to go to the submenu.
* Select “Local updates” in the submenu and press the “OK” key to enter the Software Update application.
* You will be prompted to cancel or to proceed with the software updating.
* To proceed, select “Update” and press the “OK” key to enter the next menu. In the next menu select “Start” and press “OK” key to start the software update.
* Upgrading will now begins and the progress of the updating will be displayed. After the software updating is completed, the TV will automatically restart.
* Copy the “upgrade.bin” file to the root of the USB stick.
* Power “off” the TV and remove all memory devices.
* Insert the USB stick that contains the downloaded software upgrade.
* Switch “on” the TV, and activate the Main menu with the “Menu/House” key on the remote control.
* In the Main menu, go to the “Software update” item.
* Press “OK” key to go to the submenu.
* Select “Local updates” in the submenu and press the “OK” key to enter the Software Update application.
* You will be prompted to cancel or to proceed with the software updating.
* To proceed, select “Update” and press the “OK” key to enter the next menu. In the next menu select “Start” and press “OK” key to start the software update.
* Upgrading will now begins and the progress of the updating will be displayed. After the software updating is completed, the TV will automatically restart.
Stand-by Software Upgrade
In this chassis it is not possible to upgrade the Stand-by software via a USB stick or ComPair. Please order a preprogrammed device via the Philips Spare Part web portal.
In this chassis it is not possible to upgrade the Stand-by software via a USB stick or ComPair. Please order a preprogrammed device via the Philips Spare Part web portal.
Upgrade HDMI EDID NVM
To upgrade the HDMI EDID, pin 7 of the EDID NVM [1] has to be short circuited to ground.
To upgrade the HDMI EDID, pin 7 of the EDID NVM [1] has to be short circuited to ground.
Upgrade VGA EDID NVM
To upgrade the VGA EDID NVM, pin 7 of the EDID NVM [2] has to be short circuited to ground.
To upgrade the VGA EDID NVM, pin 7 of the EDID NVM [2] has to be short circuited to ground.
{Never attempt to do a software update procedure; unless you're confident that you can do it properly. It is advised to seek assistance of any experienced service technician. Improper version of software upgrade might even make the set not respond to any external commands; means it has gone for ever.}