System Software Update (Version PKG1.310GAF) For Asia Pacific

Details

Download and Transfer the Update File to Your USB Storage Device 

1. Download the sony_tvupdate_2012_1310_gaz_auth.zip file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference) on your computer.
   
   
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and verify that the size of the sony_tvupdate_2012_1310_gaz_auth.zip file is 98,329,422 bytes.
   
   a. Right-click the sony_tvupdate_2012_1310_gaz_auth.zip file, and click "Properties".
   b.. On the "sony_tvupdate_2012_1310_gaz_auth.zip Properties" screen, verify that the "Size:" listed is "98,329,422 bytes".
   Note: The "Size on disk:" listed may be different. That is normal.
   c. If the file size is different than the "98,329,422 bytes", please download the sony_tvupdate_2012_1310_gaz_auth.zip file again.
   
   
3. Extract the update file from the sony_tvupdate_2012_1310_gaz_auth.zip file.
   
   For Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 operating system: 
   a. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and right-click the sony_tvupdate_2012_1310_gaz_auth.zip file, and then click "Extract All.
   b. At the "Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders" window, click "Extract"
   c. A new folder will be created called "sony_dtv0FA20A03A0A3_00061201"
   
   For Windows XP operating system: 
   a. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and right-click the sony_tvupdate_2012_1310_gaz_auth.zip file, and then click "Extract All.
   b. At the "Extraction Wizard" dialog box, click "Next".
   c. Click "Next".
   d. Click "Finish".
   e. A new folder will be created called "sony_dtv0FA20A03A0A3_00061201"
   
   For Macintosh® OS X operating system:
   a. Go to the location where the file was downloaded and double-click the sony_tvupdate_2012_1310_gaz_auth.zip file.
   b. A new folder will be created called "sony_dtv0FA20A03A0A3_00061201"
   
   
4. Make sure the compatible USB storage device is formatted with FAT32 file system and connect it to your computer. View formatting instructions and the list of compatible USB storage devices.
   
   
5. Transfer the update folder to the USB storage device:
   
   Important notes:
   - Make sure that there is enough space on your USB device.
   - The update will not be performed if the folder structure, name of the folder, or name of the file inside the folder is modified.
   
   
   For Windows® XP operating system: Go to the directory where the folder was created, right-click the sony_dtv0FA20A03A0A3_00061201 folder and, from the menu, click "Send To...", and then click the drive (E.g. Removable Disk E:) that represents your USB device. The update folder will be copied onto your USB device.
   
   For Macintosh® OS X operating system: Drag and drop the sony_dtv0FA20A03A0A3_00061201 folder to the root folder of the USB device.
   
   Note: The update will not be performed if the folder structure, name of the folder, or name of the file inside the folder is modified.
   
   
6. Remove the USB device from your computer.

Updating the Software 
Note:

• The software update takes approximately three minutes to complete. During the update process, the screen on your BRAVIA television will display progress information, or may be blank. This is normal.
• Do not turn off the TV set or disconnect it from the power supply during the update process. Doing so may damage your TV set and make it unusable, and would require a repair.
• Do not press any other button, except as instructed, until the update is complete. Doing so may damage your TV set and make it unusable, and would require a repair.

Please do not remove the USB storage device until the update is complete.Unplug all of USB devices from 2 of USB inputs on your TV before starting firmware update.

1. Power on the TV.
   
   
2. Insert the USB storage device into the USB port located on the side of the TV.
   
   
3. Press the HOME button on the Remote Commander to display the Home Menu.
   
   
4. Navigate to Settings category and press OK to select it.
   
   
5. Navigate to Setup and select it. Navigate to Software Update and select it, and USB and select it.
   
   
6. A series of different messages will appear on the TV set. Please follow the on screen instructions.
   
   
7. During the update the PIC OFF/TIMER indicator slowly flashing amber, and the STANDBY indicator is red.
   
   
8. After several minutes, when the firmware update is completed, a message is displayed on the TV set.
   The software update is completed.
   
   
9. TV will turn off automatically and then turn back on to complete the update.
   CAUTION: During the firmware installation process, do not remove the USB device, or switch off the TV set or remove the power.
   
   
10. After the TV turn on, safely remove your USB device from the USB slot

To check the TV firmware version:
Please follow the steps below to verify that the software was successfully updated:

1. On the TV remote control, press the HOME button to display the TV Menu.
2. On the remote control, use the arrowsto select the Settings menu. Press OK to select it.
3. Navigate to the Set-up category and press OK to select it.
4. Navigate to the Product Information and press OK to select it.
5. The software version number will be displayed at the bottom of the System Information screen. If your software version is PKG1.310GAF, your TV has been correctly updated.

Troubleshooting

• Either message "An error occurred during the software update" or “Software cannot be updated using this USB device” is displayed on the TV front panel display.
  Please proceed with the following procedure:
  1. Verify your USB device is in good working order and follow the download process again.
  2. Turn off the TV by pressing the POWER button on the TV set.
  3. Press the POWER button again, and proceed with the installation process again.
  4. "No newer version of the TV software was found." is displayed on the TV front panel display. Your TV set already has newer firmware installed.