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anyuser · 02-06-2009, 03:35 AM

I'm having the same problem as Naturephoto1 on my PDP-5020FD. I think the TV just doesn't like the USB key I'm using. I'll grab another one from work tomorrow and give it a shot.

The USB drive that doesn't work for me is a 2 GB OCZ Rally 2. What size and brand of USB drive are you using Nature?

crea78 · 02-06-2009, 03:47 AM

Initially I used a OCZ flash drive which didn't work. Now it's working with a SanDisk Cruzer and seems to be working fine ATM. Have to wait and see if the update finishes.

Sonny · 02-06-2009, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crea78

Initially I used a OCZ flash drive which didn't work. Now it's working with a SanDisk Cruzer and seems to be working fine ATM. Have to wait and see if the update finishes.

I used a SanDisk also & it worked fine. Are the Blue & red lights flashing , with the orange on? that means its DL.

crea78 · 02-06-2009, 04:00 AM

Yeah, all 3 lights were on and flashing. Now it's just the blue and red flashing with the orange off.

Sonny · 02-06-2009, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crea78

Yeah, all 3 lights were on and flashing. Now it's just the blue and red flashing with the orange off.

Only the red & blue should of been flashing, with the orange just on. When the orange light goes off & the red & blue are flashing still, the DL is over according to Pioneer. Thats the way it worked for me as well. Then you unplug & take out the flash drive. Then plug back in.

naturephoto1 · 02-06-2009, 04:09 AM

I was finally able to get the firmware to update. But, not as spelled out by the instructions provided by Pioneer. I found out that the firmware was loading after it had already started.

In any case, at least for me, with my IBM Compatible PC with Windows XP laptop for downloading and my PRO-111FD, I found that I had to install the memory stick into the TV when it was turned on. Installation would not start after pulling the AC power cord, inserting the memory stick, and then plugging in the AC power cord. I did not even realize that the firmware was being updated when I had turned off the TV. I had turned off the TV, then turned it on and inserted the memory stick. I noticed that the Blue and Red LEDs were alternating back and forth and the Orange LED was constantly lit. So, for those following the directions, understand that Pioneer means that the Blue and Red LEDs are alternating back and forth.

Rich

crea78 · 02-06-2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonny

Only the red & blue should of been flashing, with the orange just on. When the orange light goes off & the red & blue are flashing still, the DL is over according to Pioneer. Thats the way it worked for me as well. Then you unplug & take out the flash drive. Then plug back in.

It worked!! Didn't realize when the blue and red starting flashing the process was over.

Sonny · 02-06-2009, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crea78

It worked!! Didn't realize when the blue and red starting flashing the process was over.

I'm glad.

naturephoto1 · 02-06-2009, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anyuser

I'm having the same problem as Naturephoto1 on my PDP-5020FD. I think the TV just doesn't like the USB key I'm using. I'll grab another one from work tomorrow and give it a shot.

The USB drive that doesn't work for me is a 2 GB OCZ Rally 2. What size and brand of USB drive are you using Nature?

I am using a San Disk 1G Micro Cruiser.

Rich

fuwa · 02-06-2009, 04:35 AM

Thanks for the information. I just ordered the update online.

sheedoe · 02-06-2009, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

I was finally able to get the firmware to update. But, not as spelled out by the instructions provided by Pioneer. I found out that the firmware was loading after it had already started.

In any case, at least for me, with my IBM Compatible PC with Windows XP laptop for downloading and my PRO-111FD, I found that I had to install the memory stick into the TV when it was turned on. Installation would not start after pulling the AC power cord, inserting the memory stick, and then plugging in the AC power cord. I did not even realize that the firmware was being updated when I had turned off the TV. I had turned off the TV, then turned it on and inserted the memory stick. I noticed that the Blue and Red LEDs were alternating back and forth and the Orange LED was constantly lit. So, for those following the directions, understand that Pioneer means that the Blue and Red LEDs are alternating back and forth.

Rich

Didn't your TV turn back on automatically after you unplugged it while the TV was on according to the instructions (step 1-2)? Mine started back automatically after I replugged the TV and the update began shortly thereafter.

bda4life · 02-06-2009, 03:12 PM

I have a 111FD and the firmware update worked like a charm. I have to admit that I was a little afraid that it may "brick" my monitor, but not the case.

I used a Samsung thumb drive.

The update did not change any of my video settings and total time including the new channel scan took maybe 15 minutes.

Overall I am pretty impressed.

anyuser · 02-06-2009, 11:08 PM

I was able to apply the update on the first try using a SanDisk thumb drive. The one that didn't work is an OCZ Rally 2. I think the OCZ may have some special chipset in it to increase access time or something. That might be why it didn't work for the upgrade.

The update did fix the program display information for the OTA tuner. The update is worth it just for that.

crackinhedz · 02-06-2009, 11:29 PM

hey, the Update link does not work? am I missing something?

...can anyone e-mail me the update file??

sheedoe · 02-06-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

hey, the Update link does not work? am I missing something?

...can anyone e-mail me the update file??

Its here: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ep...FW09040401.zip

Instruction:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ep...re(Rev1.2).pdf

main page:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...+and+PRO-151FD

crackinhedz · 02-07-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheedoe

Its here: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ep...FW09040401.zip

Instruction:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ep...ting_procedure

main page:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...+and+PRO-151FD

awesome thanks!

William H Pratt · 03-02-2009, 02:19 PM

I had originally ordered the thumbdrive for delivery from Pioneer. But it is backordered, so I simply downloaded the file & installed it on one of my thumbdrives. The Firmware update proceeded PERFECTLY & finished in less han 5 minutes. The newest version is now reflected in the tech info on the 111FD.

cj camera · 03-15-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crea78

Initially I used a OCZ flash drive which didn't work. Now it's working with a SanDisk Cruzer and seems to be working fine ATM. Have to wait and see if the update finishes.

I just had quite the opposite happen. My SanDisk Cruzer wouldn't work but my OCZ Rally 2 did it without any problem.

wozman · 03-16-2009, 06:57 PM

Is this firmware only for US residence. I am from Canada, and was wondering if the firmware applies up here.

Also, I purchased my Kuro 5020FD early February so is this a "Date" issue. and my set is update?

Cause I have not noticed any of the above problems.

Any info greatly appreciated.

KURO4LIFE

graf1k · 03-28-2009, 05:21 PM

Sorry to dig up this thread but after trying the update with my USB drive and it not working, I ordered the official one from Pioneer which just got here earlier this week and I just finally got around to trying it today and I'm having the same trouble with the USB drive from Pioneer. I turn on the TV using the buttons on the side, pull the power cable from the back of the TV, insert the USB drive in the TV, plug the AC cable back in, and then it just sits there. The TV power comes back on but but the blue light just comes on and stays on. No red or orange, or flashing orange to give me an error. It's just like nothing happened. I triple checked the current firmware and it is lower than the firmware on the drive so that's not the problem. I didn't touch any buttons on the remote or TV so that's not it. I just can't figure it out.

02-06-2009, 04:00 AM	#24
crea78 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Yeah, all 3 lights were on and flashing. Now it's just the blue and red flashing with the orange off. Last edited by crea78; 02-06-2009 at 04:11 AM.

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02-06-2009, 03:35 AM	#21
anyuser Junior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:69	I'm having the same problem as Naturephoto1 on my PDP-5020FD. I think the TV just doesn't like the USB key I'm using. I'll grab another one from work tomorrow and give it a shot. The USB drive that doesn't work for me is a 2 GB OCZ Rally 2. What size and brand of USB drive are you using Nature?

02-06-2009, 03:47 AM	#22
crea78 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Initially I used a OCZ flash drive which didn't work. Now it's working with a SanDisk Cruzer and seems to be working fine ATM. Have to wait and see if the update finishes.

02-06-2009, 04:09 AM	#26
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	I was finally able to get the firmware to update. But, not as spelled out by the instructions provided by Pioneer. I found out that the firmware was loading after it had already started. In any case, at least for me, with my IBM Compatible PC with Windows XP laptop for downloading and my PRO-111FD, I found that I had to install the memory stick into the TV when it was turned on. Installation would not start after pulling the AC power cord, inserting the memory stick, and then plugging in the AC power cord. I did not even realize that the firmware was being updated when I had turned off the TV. I had turned off the TV, then turned it on and inserted the memory stick. I noticed that the Blue and Red LEDs were alternating back and forth and the Orange LED was constantly lit. So, for those following the directions, understand that Pioneer means that the Blue and Red LEDs are alternating back and forth. Rich

02-06-2009, 04:35 AM	#30
fuwa Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	Thanks for the information. I just ordered the update online.

02-06-2009, 03:12 PM	#32
bda4life Active Member Member since:May 2007	I have a 111FD and the firmware update worked like a charm. I have to admit that I was a little afraid that it may "brick" my monitor, but not the case. I used a Samsung thumb drive. The update did not change any of my video settings and total time including the new channel scan took maybe 15 minutes. Overall I am pretty impressed.

02-06-2009, 11:08 PM	#33
anyuser Junior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:69	I was able to apply the update on the first try using a SanDisk thumb drive. The one that didn't work is an OCZ Rally 2. I think the OCZ may have some special chipset in it to increase access time or something. That might be why it didn't work for the upgrade. The update did fix the program display information for the OTA tuner. The update is worth it just for that.

02-06-2009, 11:29 PM	#34
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	hey, the Update link does not work? am I missing something? ...can anyone e-mail me the update file??

03-02-2009, 02:19 PM	#37
William H Pratt Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Toledo, OH	I had originally ordered the thumbdrive for delivery from Pioneer. But it is backordered, so I simply downloaded the file & installed it on one of my thumbdrives. The Firmware update proceeded PERFECTLY & finished in less han 5 minutes. The newest version is now reflected in the tech info on the 111FD.

03-16-2009, 06:57 PM	#39
wozman Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:425 Blu-ray collection:740 DVD collection:28 MA collection:44 Digital collection:149 iTunes collection:198 Trading Score:1	Is this firmware only for US residence. I am from Canada, and was wondering if the firmware applies up here. Also, I purchased my Kuro 5020FD early February so is this a "Date" issue. and my set is update? Cause I have not noticed any of the above problems. Any info greatly appreciated. KURO4LIFE

03-28-2009, 05:21 PM	#40
graf1k Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:🆇🆇🆇🆇 Trading Score:198	Sorry to dig up this thread but after trying the update with my USB drive and it not working, I ordered the official one from Pioneer which just got here earlier this week and I just finally got around to trying it today and I'm having the same trouble with the USB drive from Pioneer. I turn on the TV using the buttons on the side, pull the power cable from the back of the TV, insert the USB drive in the TV, plug the AC cable back in, and then it just sits there. The TV power comes back on but but the blue light just comes on and stays on. No red or orange, or flashing orange to give me an error. It's just like nothing happened. I triple checked the current firmware and it is lower than the firmware on the drive so that's not the problem. I didn't touch any buttons on the remote or TV so that's not it. I just can't figure it out.

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