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Philips HTS6500 Software Upgrade Instructions
Philips HTS6500 Software Upgrade Instructions

Philips HTS6500 Software Upgrade Instructions

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Introduction
The upgrade version of this software is Version 36 and can be used to upgrade Philips HTS6500 and
HTS6510 Home Theater Systems to the latest status. The upgrade provides the solution to fix
1.
RDS FSM too slow (50 second).
2.
Audio leveling error.
How to download the software to your computer
1.
Check you have the following tools:
PC (Pentium III 300MHz processor or higher)
CD-R/RW writer and writing application software
Blank CD-R or CD-RW disc
Internet access (broadband or high speed)
2.
Click the link to download Firmware Upgrade to your PC
3.
Unzip the .zip file and extract files into your PC.
i) Do not rename the filename G63G3.bin.
ii) Visit http://www.winzip.com/ for downloads if you cannot open the .zip file.
Before you upgrade
It is important to write down the system version information of your set before you start the upgrade
procedure. This information is also useful in case you need to call Philips Customer Care Center.
1.
Power up the set and select DISC source.
2.
Pressing and holding the STOP button on the Remote Control.
3.
Press DISPLAY button on the Remote Controller.
The TV screen will show:
G63X-V** 6500-XX
Servo:YYYYYYYY Reg:Z
V** (software version number)
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XX – stroke version
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6500/6100 – model number
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YYYYYYYY – servo code number
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Z – region code.
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Note: Do NOT upgrade your set if the software version number is higher than V36!
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Summary of Contents for Philips HTS6500

  • Page 1 Introduction The upgrade version of this software is Version 36 and can be used to upgrade Philips HTS6500 and HTS6510 Home Theater Systems to the latest status. The upgrade provides the solution to fix RDS FSM too slow (50 second).
  • Page 2 Burning Upgrade on CD-R / CD-RW Extract the files by unzipping the zipped file. Write the extracted files – not the zip file – onto a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc, using the following settings: File System CD-ROM Joliet File name length : max 31 chars (ISO Level 2) Mode : 2/XA Character set : ASCII Single session...
  • Page 3 4. Select the unzipped file that you saved 5. Click ‘Burn’ The Firmware upgrade will now be burned onto the disc Using CD Creator 1. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc 2. Open CD Creator 3. Select ‘Create Data CD’ 4.
  • Page 4 Software Upgrade Procedure IMPORTANT: During upgrade, DO NOT unplug the power cord, power off the set or press any buttons on the set or remote control. Power up the set and select DISC source. Pressing and holding STOP button on the remote control. Insert the upgrade CD-ROM disc.

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