Software Upgrade upgrades can be performed via broadcasting signal or by downloading the new firmware from samsung.com to a USB memory device.
Current Version is the software already installed in the TV.
Note Software is represented as ‘Year/Month/Day_Version’.
Installing the latest version is recommended.
By USB : Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upgrade file downloaded from samsung.com into the TV. Please be careful not to disconnect the power or remove the USB drive until upgrades is complete. The TV will turn off and on automatically after completing the firmware upgrade. When software is upgraded, video and audio settings you have made will return to their default settings. We recommend you to write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the upgrade.By Online: Upgrades the software using the Internet.
Note first, configure your network.
For detailed procedures on using the Network Setup, refer to the ‘Setting the Network’ instructions. [Refer User Manual for details]
Note If the internet connection doesn't operate properly, the connection may be broken.
Please retry downloading. If the problem still happens, download by USB and upgrade.
Alternative Software (Backup): If there is an issue with the new firmware and it is affecting operation, you can change the software to the previous version.
Note If software was changed, existing software is displayed.Entering Factory Mode
To enter ‘Service Mode’ Press the remote -control keys in this sequence:
If you do not have Factory remote - control
Power Off_ MUTE_ 1_ 8_ 2_ Power On
How to Access Service Mode
1] Turn the power off and set to stand-by mode.
2] Press the remote buttons in this order; MUTE-1-8-2-POWER ON to turn the set on.
The set turns on and enters service mode. This may take approximately 20 seconds.
Press the Power button to exit and store data in memory.
If you fail to enter service mode, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
INITIAL SERVICE MODE DISPLAY
CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO MAGNIFY
How to enter the hidden factory mode.
a. into the factory mode
b. scroll down and highlight advanced
c. key input : 0 + 0 + 0 + 0
** hidden menu : Picture
But you can't modify the menu (2010 models)
Buttons operations within Service Mode
Detail Factory Option [UN40C5000QF - UN46C5000QF]
If you replace the main board with new one, please change the factory option as well.
The options you must change are “Type”.
