FIRMWARE UPDATES VIA MEMORY CARD
Firmware can be updated using a memory card on newer
LCD TVs that feature a memory card reader.
When a memory card is inserted, the TV will look for any firmware
updates located on the card. If it doesn’t find an update newer than the
version on the TV, it displays the normal media menu for displaying photos or
playing music from the card.SUPPORTED MEMORY CARDS
CHECK HARDWARE VERSION
Before updating the firmware, check the hardware
version to be sure it will support the firmware you wish to install. To open
the diagnostics screen, highlight the Cable icon in the user menu and then
press the zero “0” button three times. The hardware version determines which
firmware will work with that TV. If the hardware version is below 3.00, 3.13 is
newest firmware that will work. For version 3.00, up to the 3.15 firmware will
work. Version 3.01 does not currently need a firmware update since 3.16 is it’s
original firmware.
FIRMWARE 3.18 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
For some models, firmware release 3.18 has different versions
for different model revisions. Check the suffix of the TV and use the list
below to determine which update to use. You will find the suffix on the back of
the TV next to “Product Code”. You can use either method to install the
firmware, just make sure you use the correct file. A memory card received from
LG will have the files for all three suffixes on it, use the Expert Method to
choose the correct firmware to install.
slusllm - 3.18.3
spusllm - 3.18.4
spusltm - 3.18.5
UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS - NORMAL METHOD
- Copy the Firmware update to the memory card. This has already been done for you if the card came from LG Customer Service. The firmware file will have the file extension “.epk”. Only copy the firmware update for your model TV.
- Turn the TV on and insert the memory card into the TV. If the firmware on the card is newer than the firmware in the TV, the following will be shown:
- Press ENTER on the remote to begin the firmware update. The TV will restart automatically and show the progress of the update. Do not remove the memory card or remove power from the TV until complete.
- The TV will show the following messages when the firmware update is complete:
- Press ENTER. After restarting, the TV is ready to use.
UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS - EXPERT METHOD
Expert Mode will allow any firmware version on the card to loaded
into the TV. This allows an older version of the firmware to be loaded when
needed.
- Copy the Firmware update to the memory card. The firmware file will have the file extension “.epk”. Only copy the firmware update for your model TV.
- Turn the TV on and insert the memory card into the TV.
- If a menu displays on the screen, exit out of that screen. Press the MENU button and highlight (scroll down to) the Option menu. Press the MARK button 7 times and the expert mode screen will appear.
- Use the arrow keys to select the firmware update to install. Press OK and follow the prompts.
- When the update is complete, press ENTER to restart the TV. After restarting, the TV is ready to use.
