Need help w/ firmware update please! - Blu-ray Forum

Mr.White · 03-19-2009, 12:21 AM

Okay I've never done a firmrware update before and I dont want to screw up. I'm not real computer savvy and know just the basics,I have a Sharp Aquos BD Player BD-HP20,and it's slow as molasses loading anything(actually it has alway been pretty slow,cant figure that out cause Sharp's a good brand),including DVD's by the way! Now it wont play certain discs at all.i tried B H Chihuhua,and super slow loading and NO FREKING SOUND,my 5 year old nephew was a little pissed,well at least we have Scooby Doo from Warner and no prob w/ that one! My new Samsung is a quick as lightning!,Go figure? Any help with this matter would be most awesome,thanks! I just dont want screw up my expensive player!

Mr.White · 03-19-2009, 12:34 AM

Me again what media do you need to have to do a firmware update,CD rom or DVD rom? What?

blckman · 03-19-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

Okay I've never done a firmrware update before and I dont want to screw up. I'm not real computer savvy and know just the basics,I have a Sharp Aquos BD Player BD-HP20,and it's slow as molasses loading anything(actually it has alway been pretty slow,cant figure that out cause Sharp's a good brand),including DVD's by the way! Now it wont play certain discs at all.i tried B H Chihuhua,and super slow loading and NO FREKING SOUND,my 5 year old nephew was a little pissed,well at least we have Scooby Doo from Warner and no prob w/ that one! My new Samsung is a quick as lightning!,Go figure? Any help with this matter would be most awesome,thanks! I just dont want screw up my expensive player!

Go to this url: http://www.sharpusa.com/products/Typ...86,229,00.html. Now, your new firmware is only about five days old. This may help as well. I would follow the instructions on how to install the new firmware for this model. Nice model as well. You can also download this file to your desktop and unzip it and follow the instructions included in the compressed file. Good luck Mr. White.

Mr.White · 03-19-2009, 12:38 AM

Do I use a CD or DVD,I dont want to install anything on my hard drive.

Mr.White · 03-19-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by blckman

Go to this url: http://www.sharpusa.com/products/Typ...86,229,00.html. Now, your new firmware is only about five days old. This may help as well. I would follow the instructions on how to install the new firmware for this model. Nice model as well. You can also download this file to your desktop and unzip it and follow the instructions included in the compressed file. Good luck Mr. White.

This link above shows two different updates

crackinhedz · 03-19-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

This link above shows two different updates

download the BD-HP20U Firmware

(you dont have a BD-HP21U / BD-HP50U)

and you are most likely going to need a CD-R disc.

Follow these instructions on burning the firmware to disc:

Download the firmware update. (remember where you saved it)

Download/install DVD Decrypter.

Place a blank cd in the drive.

Open dvd decrypter, go to:

Mode -> ISO -> Write

...select the firmware location.

...Then Burn.

blckman · 03-19-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

This link above shows two different updates

Sorry, I see that your firmware is dated 10/29/08.

Mr.White · 03-19-2009, 01:09 AM

My computer blocks the upgrade,wont let me do it,I have Windows Vista

crackinhedz · 03-19-2009, 01:21 AM

sorry, my cd method will not work...its by USB device.

And yes, it will work with Vista...I have Vista 64 and I just downloaded it to see what kind of file it is.

edit: but I guess you already have latest udate.

Mr.White · 03-19-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

sorry, my cd method will not work...its by USB device.

And yes, it will work with Vista...I have Vista 64 and I just downloaded it to see what kind of file it is.

edit: but I guess you already have latest udate.

My player does not have a USB slot! Guess my player is uesless now,off to buy another one tomorrow,a real waste of 399.99 + tax when I bought it at BB ,just last year! Bummer! Off to the curbside for this player,maybe! Had the thing for a little over 13 months!

crackinhedz · 03-19-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

My player does not have a USB slot!

yes you do, its right next to the hdmi slot on the back

Mr.White · 03-19-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

yes you do, its right next to the hdmi slot on the back

No I dont just a slot that says DC5V 550mA SERVICE.

Mr.White · 03-19-2009, 02:07 AM

I cannot get the damn file to work,I choose to run the program and nothing! Do I need to save or run the program It says double click the file and NOTHING Happens,Like I said i;m not computer savvy!Oh Well,the player is on it's way to curbside!

Mr.White · 03-19-2009, 02:11 AM

DVD players dont need damn upgrades,this sucks! For as much as one spends on a Blu Palyer they should work great right out of the box!

crackinhedz · 03-19-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

No I dont just a slot that says DC5V 550mA SERVICE.

yeah, thats the usb connection for the firmware updates. (read your user manual! pg.45)

To actually open the download, you need to "unzip" it with a program like winrar (trial version)

Mr.White · 03-19-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

yeah, thats the usb connection for the firmware updates. (read your user manual! pg.45)

To actually open the download, you need to "unzip" it with a program like winrar

I dont have this progarm,I really dont want to put extra stuff on my hard drive(because of the threat of virusus),what else can I do?

crackinhedz · 03-19-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

I dont ahve this progarm,I really dont want to put extra stuff on my hard drive,what else can I do?

its a small program, but I feel you on putting extra stuff on the hard drive. (has no viruses though)

I guess if its too much hassle, you could always try and sell the player in the buy/sell/trade section. (include pictures will help your cause)

Then just buy a player that has an ethernet connection for updates.

crackinhedz · 03-19-2009, 02:20 AM

But I think you already have the latest update anyway.

Mr.White · 03-19-2009, 02:20 AM

Is there somewhere I can buy the update on a USB? I'll gladly pay! Wish I new more about computers!!!,I sure wish the folks at Sharp would make players that play all Blu's,they charge enough for the damn thing! I mean DVD players never had this problem,just take out of the box,plug in and enjoy!

crackinhedz · 03-19-2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

Is there somewhere I can buy the update on a USB? I'll pay!

call 1-800-BE-SHARP

(no joke, its on pg.45 of the user manual)

03-19-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Need help w/ firmware update please! Okay I've never done a firmrware update before and I dont want to screw up. I'm not real computer savvy and know just the basics,I have a Sharp Aquos BD Player BD-HP20,and it's slow as molasses loading anything(actually it has alway been pretty slow,cant figure that out cause Sharp's a good brand),including DVD's by the way! Now it wont play certain discs at all.i tried B H Chihuhua,and super slow loading and NO FREKING SOUND,my 5 year old nephew was a little pissed,well at least we have Scooby Doo from Warner and no prob w/ that one! My new Samsung is a quick as lightning!,Go figure? Any help with this matter would be most awesome,thanks! I just dont want screw up my expensive player!

03-19-2009, 02:07 AM	#13
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	I cannot get the damn file to work,I choose to run the program and nothing! Do I need to save or run the program It says double click the file and NOTHING Happens,Like I said i;m not computer savvy!Oh Well,the player is on it's way to curbside! Last edited by Mr.White; 03-19-2009 at 02:10 AM.

03-19-2009, 02:20 AM	#19
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Is there somewhere I can buy the update on a USB? I'll gladly pay! Wish I new more about computers!!!,I sure wish the folks at Sharp would make players that play all Blu's,they charge enough for the damn thing! I mean DVD players never had this problem,just take out of the box,plug in and enjoy! Last edited by Mr.White; 03-19-2009 at 02:24 AM.

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03-19-2009, 12:34 AM	#2
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Me again what media do you need to have to do a firmware update,CD rom or DVD rom? What?

03-19-2009, 12:38 AM	#4
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Do I use a CD or DVD,I dont want to install anything on my hard drive.

03-19-2009, 01:09 AM	#8
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	My computer blocks the upgrade,wont let me do it,I have Windows Vista

03-19-2009, 01:21 AM	#9
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	sorry, my cd method will not work...its by USB device. And yes, it will work with Vista...I have Vista 64 and I just downloaded it to see what kind of file it is. edit: but I guess you already have latest udate.

03-19-2009, 02:11 AM	#14
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	DVD players dont need damn upgrades,this sucks! For as much as one spends on a Blu Palyer they should work great right out of the box!

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