Pioneer Kuro Firmware Update

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For those of us who have a Pioneer Kuro 5020, 6020, 111FD and 151FD, I received the following e-mail today about a firmware update for these models (I hope this works):


Important: Notice of Firmware Update for PDP-5020FD, PDP-6020FD, PRO-111FD, and PRO-151FD

Dear Valued Customer

Thank you for registering your Pioneer Elite® PRO-111FD KURO™ high-definition television. In an effort to provide you with a high quality viewing experience, we would like to make you aware of a new firmware update to improve the performance of your television..

Note: The firmware update is intended solely for the following KURO models: PDP-5020FD, PDP-6020FD, PRO-111FD, and PRO-151FD. The firmware update should not be used with any other Pioneer or Elite models.

The firmware update addresses the following:



In some instances, while watching some digital television programs, a Pioneer logo may appear on-screen. This firmware update resolves that issue.


Additional support for MPEG audio output on some digital television channels not previously supported.


Elimination of potential audio noise that may occur at the end of a wave (.wav) file when using the Home Media Gallery feature for playback of certain files.


Elimination of potential video noise that may appear in the top left corner of the television when using the slide show mode in Home Media Gallery.


Correct display of programming information on the Channel Banner when using the television's tuner.

Even if you are not currently experiencing any issues with your KURO flat-panel television, we still recommend that you install the free firmware update.

Installation of the update should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

HOW TO OBTAIN THE FREE FIRMWARE UPDATE:

Pioneer is offering the following three options for consumers to obtain the free firmware update:


Download the free update to a computer here and transfer the update to a USB flash drive (28MB of free space required) for insertion into the plasma; OR
Order on-line a USB flash drive containing the free update by accessing the following URL: http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/pdpfirmware; OR
Order by phone a USB flash drive containing the free update by calling Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 800-421-1404 and then transferring to the Parts Order Department (select Option 1)

HOW TO DETERMINE IF THE FIRMWARE UPDATE HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED:

To determine if the new firmware update has already been installed on a PDP-5020FD, PDP-6020FD, PRO-111FD, or PRO-151FD, please power on the television and do the following:

With the unit on, press the Home Menu button on the remote control
Press the Down arrow button five times and select "Setup." Then, press the Enter button
Press the Down arrow button five times and select "System Setup." Then, press the Enter button
Press the Up arrow button once and select "Technical Info." Then, press the Enter button.
The software version information will display on the television screen. If the current software version displayed on the screen is less than 0904-0401, the firmware update needs to be performed. If it is larger than 0904-0401, the firmware update does not need to be performed.

If you have any questions, please contact Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 800-421-1404. Pioneer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time), except on holidays.

Sincerely,

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

When I get home today, I am planning to do the update.