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Software Update instruction for Philips HDTP8530 and
HDTP8540
Instruction on how to upgrade your HDTP8530 or HDTP8540
set-top box to the newest software version.
For an easy and successful software upgrade via USB memory stick,
please follow the steps below. If at any stage you are unsure please
feel free to contact our support team on our local call rate number
0845 090 0315.
Note
• Your USB memory stick must be formatted in FAT32.
If your box uses a lower version than the one that is available on the
Philips webpage then we recommend you perform a manual update
to ensure you get the most out of your box.
Note
•
If your set-top box fails to perform the upgrade please consider
using a different USB memory stick. On rare occasions this
might be caused by a USB compatibility issue and using a
different USB memory stick usually resolves the issue.
1 Press on your remote control and select
CONFIGURATION.
MENU
MENU
2
Open the INFORMATION AND SUPPORT
submenu and go to PRODUCT DATA.
3
SOFTWARE VERSION will show you the version
that your unit is currently using.
1
From your computer, store the target file (e.g.
SC604CF5.xx) in the desktop computer.
2
Connect your USB memory stick into a USB connector
on your computer.
3
Press the P+ button on your set-top box front display
and keep it pressed until you have re-connected your
set-top box power cable.
4
The unit will now upload the software displaying the
progress on the screen by counting up from 01- - to
04 - - (this will take approximately 1-2 minutes).
5
Once your set-top box has upgraded the software it will
display the time on the front display.
6
You can now restart your set-top box and enjoy the
benefits of the new software version.
3
From your desktop, open the ZIP file by double clicking
it.
4
Move or copy the file in the USB memory stick’s root
directory.
5
In the end copy, remove USB memory stick from your
computer respecting the removal procedures and erase
the ZIP file of your desktop computer.
1
Disconnect your set-top box from the power cable.
2
Connect your USB memory stick to the USB connector
in the front panel of your set-top box.
STEP1: CHECK YOUR CURRENT
SOFTWARE VERSION
STEP2: PREPARE YOUR USB MEMORY
STICK
STEP3: PERFORM THE MANUAL
SOFTWARE UPGRADE
