Monday, July 07, 2014

HOW TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE - SONY XBR-40LX900 _ 46LX900 _ 52LX900 _ 60LX900 - LCD TV

Software Update Procedure.  
Applicable to SONY - LCD Digital Color TV
 XBR-40LX900 RM-YD051  CND/MX _  XBR-46LX900 RM-YD051  CND/MX _  XBR-52LX900 RM-YD036  US _  XBR-52LX900 RM-YD051  CND/MX _  XBR-52LX900 RM-YD051  LATIN AMERICA _ XBR-60LX900 RM-YD036  US _ XBR-60LX900 RM-YD051  CND/MX _  XBR-60LX900 RM-YD051  LATIN AMERICA
UPDATING THE SOFTWARE
After replacing the BUHS Board or the LCD Panel, you must update the software to the latest version.
Before you begin disconnect all cables (RF, External input, Ethernet, etc.) from the TV.  [Instructions for updating the software are included with the software package. After completing the software update, proceed to “Selecting the Model”]
SELECTING THE MODEL
After replacing the BUHS Board or LCD Panel, go into Service Mode to set the Model data value.
1. TV must be in standby mode. (Power off).
2. Access Service Mode.
Press the following buttons on the Remote Commander within a second of each other: {DISPLAY > Channel 5 > Volume + > POWER}
3.Display the DIGITAL Service Menu.  NOTE: There are 3 Service Menus for this model, DIGITAL, CHASSIS, and SUB. If the DIGITAL Service Menu is not displayed, press JUMP or OPTIONS on the Remote Commander.
4.Press 2 to move to the 002 MODEL (Next) category.
5. Using the table, press 3 to increase the data value or 6 to decrease the data value, to match the model of the TV.
6. Proceed to “Selecting the Destination”.
SETTING THE DESTINATION
After replacing the BUHS Board or the LCD Panel, the destination location must be set.
CAUTION: selecting the incorrect destination may require replacing the BUHS Board.
7.Press 1 to move to “001 DEST” sub Category.
8. Using the table, press 3 to increase the data value or 6 to decrease the data value, to select the destination of the TV.
CAUTION: Verify the DESTINATION is set correctly before proceeding to the next step. If another destination Data Value is selected, it may possibly corrupt the software which would require a BUHS Board replacement.
9. After verifying the destination data value displays, press 0 to save (Write) the changes.
10. Proceed to “Verifying the Model and Panel Information”.
VERIFYING THE MODEL AND PANEL INFORMATION
After saving the changes to the service data, verify the information.
1. TV must be in standby mode. (Power off).
2. Access Service Mode.
Press the following buttons on the Remote Commander within a second of each other: {DISPLAY > Channel 5 > Volume + > POWER}
3.Display the DIGITAL Service Menu.
NOTE: There are (3) Service Menus for this model, DIGITAL, CHASSIS, and SUB. If the DIGITAL Service Menu is not displayed, press JUMP or OPTIONS on the Remote Commander.
5. To Exit Service Mode by pressing HOME or turn the TV power off.
6.Proceed to “Reconnecting All Cables”.
RECONNECTING ALL CABLES
After completing the changes to service mode, reconnect all the cables (RF, External input, Ethernet, etc.) to the TV then verify the TV set picture. If necessary, proceed to “White Balance Adjustments”.
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