Firmware Upgrade Introduction The upgrade version of this software is Version 26 and can be used to upgrade Philips HTS9800W/12, HTS9800W/37 and HTS9800W/55 to the latest status. The upgrade allows the HTS9800W improves CDDA recognition, SCART detection and Bass/Treble. Upgrade Procedure Step 1 Check your current firmware version 1 2 Power up the set in DISC mode and make sure there is no disc inside the set, then press button on the remote control. The software version and other information are display on the TV screen as follows: G69M1 VXX 9800-XX X XX Servo : XXXXXXXX Reg:X HDCP XXXX (PASS or FAIL) Example : G69M1 V26 9800-12 2 08 -> Indicates Software version 26, stroke version 12, OTP version 8. Servo : 94110000 Reg:2 -> Indicates Servo version 94110000 and Region code 2. HDCP PASS -> Indicates HDCP pass. Note: Do NOT upgrade your set if the software version number is higher than V26! The firmware information is also useful when you call Philips Customer Care Center. Step 2 Download Firmware upgrade 1 Check you have the following tools: · · · · 2 PC (Pentium III 300MHz processor or higher) CD-R/RW writer and writing application software Blank CD-R or CD-RW disc Internet access (broadband or high speed) Click the link to download Firmware Upgrade to your PC 3 Unzip the .zip file i) Do not rename the filename. ii) Visit http://www.winzip.com/ for downloads if you cannot open the .zip file. 1 Step 3 Burning Upgrade on CD-R / CD-RW 1 2 Extract the files by unzipping the zipped file. Write the extracted files ­ not the zip file ­ onto a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc, using the following settings: - File System CD-ROM Joliet Tip: For more information on - File name length : max 31 chars (ISO Level 2) burning software we suggest you - Mode : 2/XA can refer to two popular burning - Character set : ASCII software programs - Single session - Write Speed : Low www.nero.com Finalize the disc. (The application may do this automatically.) www.easycdcreator.com 3 Using Nero Burning Rom Please make sure you are using Nero Burning Rom and not Nero Express. If necessary, you can start Nero Burning Rom directly from the Nero folder in your Windows Start Menu. 1. 2. 3. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc Open Nero Burning Rom Select `Burn Image' from the `Recorder' menu 2 4. 5. Select the unzipped file that you saved Click `Burn' The Firmware upgrade will now be burned onto the disc Using CD Creator 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc Open CD Creator Select `Create Data CD' Select `Record CD from CD image' in the `File' menu 5. 6. Select the unzipped file that you saved Click `Start Recording' The Firmware upgrade will now be burned onto the disc 3 Step 4 Apply Upgrade to your Set 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Power up the set and insert the prepared Upgrade CDR. The set will automatically start upgrading. Set's FTD will display ERASE. After which the upgrade disc will automatically be ejected. Remove Disc from set. FTD will show WRITE -> UPG END in about 2 minutes time. The set will go to standby and wake up automatically in disc mode. Software upgrading is completed Your product is successfully upgraded! Step 5 Verifying firmware version To check the firmware version, see Step 1. Helpful hints: If you have any problem, see Troubleshooting. Firmware upgrade history Version 26 · The upgrade allows the HTS9800W to have improved CDDA recognition, SCART detection and Bass/Treble. 4 ...