Thursday, July 11, 2013

SHARP LC-42DH77E - LC-46DH77E - HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE [SOFTWARE]


FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE
  • Turn off the AC power (Unplug the AC power cord).
  • Insert the upgrading USB flash memory for upgrade into the service slot.
  • While holding down the power button plugs in the AC power cord of the main unit to turn on the power.
  • Upgrade begins automatically.  After the set starts, the upgrade screen like the figure below is displayed.
  • If any of the procedures fails, the following upgrade failure screen shows up. For the failing procedure, the “NG” marking turns red.
  • NOTE: In such case, try to upgrade the software again. If it still fails, the hardware may be in trouble.
  • When all the procedures are complete, the following upgrade success screen shows up. The new software version can be confirmed on screen.
  • The version number appears when each item has been successfully upgraded. Finally the main version number appears on screen.
  • Turn off the AC power (Unplug the AC power cord). Take out the upgrading USB flash memory.  It waits for about 20 seconds until the AC power supply is turned off.
  • Now the software has been upgraded.
NOTE: Then get the set started and call the process adjustment screen 1/16 to check the main software version.
CAUTION:
  1. Do not take out and put in the USB flash memory during formatting.
  2. It takes about one minute to the rewriting completion. Confirm the upgrade status on the screen becomes 100%.
  3. The AC power supply of the set is waited for about 20 seconds until off (The AC outlet is pulled out) after the upgrade is completed.