Updating Firmware on TV - Blu-ray Forum

stockstar1138 · 12-24-2007, 03:17 PM

I have searched all over the internet and i cannot find a link that will let me download the latest firmware for my hdtv. does anybody know of a site where i can get this from or is this something that i need to go to a store to get or have mailed to me from samsung?

can somebody please explain to me what types of things a firmware update can enhance on my tv ?

PS3-Playb3yond · 12-24-2007, 03:21 PM

Dude, there is no firmware updates for HDTVs lol. Only for Blu-ray players and the PS3.

GreenMotion · 12-24-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Dude, there is no firmware updates for HDTVs lol. Only for Blu-ray players and the PS3.

Not true; Panasonic releases firmware updates for their Plasma TVs, although they are somewhat hard to find and really only meant for Service Centers.

stockstar1138 · 12-24-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Dude, there is no firmware updates for HDTVs lol. Only for Blu-ray players and the PS3.

not true. i know for a fact that my tv has firmware updates, i just don't know how to get them. my tv has a thing under its setup that says "update firmware" and you can plug in a usb flash drive and update it.

Mericalis · 12-24-2007, 03:26 PM

Most of them are on the manufacturer's website...at least most that I've used.

PS3-Playb3yond · 12-24-2007, 03:28 PM

Great. Just when you think you know what you're talking about . . .

Well, sorry but I'm new to this and I obviously don't know what I'm talking about. But if there is a firmware update, shouldn't it be on on Panasonic's website for HDTVs.

GreenMotion · 12-24-2007, 03:30 PM

Here is a link to Panasonic's FirmWare updates

http://www.pasctraining.panasonic.co...downloads1.asp

Mericalis · 12-24-2007, 03:33 PM

Stockstar, which TV are you trying to update? The Sammy on your sig?

stockstar1138 · 12-24-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mericalis

Stockstar, which TV are you trying to update? The Sammy on your sig?

yeah

pedigree · 12-24-2007, 03:36 PM

stock i have a similar tv.. basically the smaller one that isnt 1080p

wtV!!!! what do these updates do for you??? tell me how yours works out

Mericalis · 12-24-2007, 03:38 PM

The link below is supposedly where you go to download drivers for your model. However, it appears there are no new drivers??? So, I'm not sure if there is one out or what...

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/do...Type=D&vType=R

GreenMotion · 12-24-2007, 03:38 PM

Guys, just be careful with firmware updates for TVs. Like any other firmware update, they can really hose things up.

stockstar1138 · 12-24-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mericalis

The link below is supposedly where you go to download drivers for your model. However, it appears there are no new drivers??? So, I'm not sure if there is one out or what...

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/do...Type=D&vType=R

thanks for the link.

Blu-Raider · 12-24-2007, 03:41 PM

I received an e-mail from Sony last week asking if I'd like the latest firmware upgrade for my XBR3.

squire23 · 12-24-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

I received an e-mail from Sony last week asking if I'd like the latest firmware upgrade for my XBR3.

I have an XBR2 and have been debating as to if I should update the firmware you are referring to. Did you upgrade and if so were there any benefits?

Thanks

Blu-Raider · 12-24-2007, 03:47 PM

And to answer your question, stockstar, here is a quote from the e-mail:

"As part of Sony’s continuous quality improvement program, Sony has developed a software update for your television (models: KDL40XBR2, KDL40XBR3, KDL46XBR2, KDL46XBR3 only) which may further improve picture uniformity when receiving very dark image sources under dim lighting conditions. The software update was factory-installed in later production units of your television model. This software update can be installed via a USB Self-Service Software Update that Sony is offering to ship to you at no charge. Please note that this software update only addresses very dark or no-input scenes and normal television viewing will not be affected or improved."

Blu-Raider · 12-24-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by squire23

I have an XBR2 and have been debating as to if I should update the firmware you are referring to. Did you upgrade and if so were there any benefits?

Thanks

Haven't received it yet, but I'll install it when it arrives.

Delta_FX · 12-24-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Dude, there is no firmware updates for HDTVs lol. Only for Blu-ray players and the PS3.

Wrong. I just updated my XBR2 yesterday with a memory stick Sony sent me.

12-24-2007, 03:17 PM	#1
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	Updating Firmware on TV I have searched all over the internet and i cannot find a link that will let me download the latest firmware for my hdtv. does anybody know of a site where i can get this from or is this something that i need to go to a store to get or have mailed to me from samsung? can somebody please explain to me what types of things a firmware update can enhance on my tv ? Last edited by stockstar1138; 12-24-2007 at 03:22 PM.

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12-24-2007, 03:21 PM	#2
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	Dude, there is no firmware updates for HDTVs lol. Only for Blu-ray players and the PS3.

12-24-2007, 03:26 PM	#5
Mericalis Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:232 DVD collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:5	Most of them are on the manufacturer's website...at least most that I've used.

12-24-2007, 03:28 PM	#6
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	Great. Just when you think you know what you're talking about . . . Well, sorry but I'm new to this and I obviously don't know what I'm talking about. But if there is a firmware update, shouldn't it be on on Panasonic's website for HDTVs.

12-24-2007, 03:30 PM	#7
GreenMotion Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:1064 Trading Score:10	Here is a link to Panasonic's FirmWare updates http://www.pasctraining.panasonic.co...downloads1.asp

12-24-2007, 03:33 PM	#8
Mericalis Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:232 DVD collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:5	Stockstar, which TV are you trying to update? The Sammy on your sig?

12-24-2007, 03:36 PM	#10
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	stock i have a similar tv.. basically the smaller one that isnt 1080p wtV!!!! what do these updates do for you??? tell me how yours works out

12-24-2007, 03:38 PM	#11
Mericalis Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:232 DVD collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:5	The link below is supposedly where you go to download drivers for your model. However, it appears there are no new drivers??? So, I'm not sure if there is one out or what... http://www.samsung.com/us/support/do...Type=D&vType=R

12-24-2007, 03:41 PM	#14
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	I received an e-mail from Sony last week asking if I'd like the latest firmware upgrade for my XBR3.

12-24-2007, 03:47 PM	#16
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	And to answer your question, stockstar, here is a quote from the e-mail: "As part of Sony’s continuous quality improvement program, Sony has developed a software update for your television (models: KDL40XBR2, KDL40XBR3, KDL46XBR2, KDL46XBR3 only) which may further improve picture uniformity when receiving very dark image sources under dim lighting conditions. The software update was factory-installed in later production units of your television model. This software update can be installed via a USB Self-Service Software Update that Sony is offering to ship to you at no charge. Please note that this software update only addresses very dark or no-input scenes and normal television viewing will not be affected or improved."

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