Updating the TV Software37Updating the TV SoftwareFrom time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance theperformance or operations of the TV.If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information.• To download • If you choose not to downloadEXITYou can update any new software automatically or update manually.EXITMENU■ To return to TVEXITPreparations:1 Display the menu 2 Select [Setup]MENU1 Select [System Menu]Off TimerSetup MenuChild LockDigital TV Tuning MenuOff1/2AccessDisplay SettingsVIERA Link SettingsNetwork SetupDivX® VODSystem MenuEco Navigationaccessselect2 Select [System Update]System UpdateShipping ConditionSystem InformationSystem MenuSoftware LicenceAccessaccessselect[System Update] - Update TV’s software system■ To update automaticallySelect [Auto Update Search in Standby] and set the timingSystem Update Search NowSystem UpdateAuto Update Search in Standby 1 hour after setselect• Every time you set, the TV automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update, ifany software updates are available.• The automatic updating is performed under the following conditions:• Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control)• Direct TV Recording is not in progress.If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions).If you do not wish to do so, set [Auto Update Search in Standby] to [Off].■ To search for new software version1 Select [System Update Search Now] 2 Searches for an update (for several minutes)and displays a corresponding message if anyAuto Update Search in StandbySystem UpdateSystem Update Search Now1 hour afterAccessstartselectNote• Download may take about 60 minutes.• During software download and update, DO NOT switch Off the TV or press any buttons. The TV willautomatically be activated after downloading is completed.• During downloading, the TV will display a blank screen for 40 to 50 seconds. Do not interrupt the TVduring this procedure.• The message might be the notification beforehand. In this case, the schedule information (the date thatthe new version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will notstart when the TV is set to Off.• Software updates may be distributed in several ways; Automatic Update via the TV antenna, theInternet via the TV's LAN port or downloaded by you from the Internet using your PC, copying thesoftware image to your SD card or USB stick then updating TV software using the TV’s USB port or TVSD card slot. No other distribution method is available.