WD-65738.Software Update Instructions
WD-65738.Software Update Instructions
Since this model is Internet-capable, there are two (2) different methods for updating the software:
1. If the unit IS connected to the internet
2. If the unit IS NOT connected to the internet
If the unit IS connected to the internet, the update will install automatically, as long as both of the following
statements are true.
A) There is a software update available.
B) The TV is turned off for at least 30 minutes.
If the unit IS NOT connected to the internet, follow the instructions below.
Quick Instructions
A. Reformat a USB Mass Storage Device (128MB minimum, FAT32)
(If you require assistance with this step, please click HERE.)
B. Download, then extract the software update file to the USB Mass Storage Device.
(If you require assistance with this step, please click HERE.)
C. Install the Software Update
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Insert the USB Mass Storage device into the USB slot labeled USB, located on the rear of the TV.
3. Turn off the TV.
4. Wait 30 minutes. During this time, do not turn on the TV, unplug the TV, or unplug the USB Mass Storage
device.
5. After 30 minutes, turn on the TV.
6. Remove the USB Mass Storage device.
7. The TV is now ready for normal use.
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Detailed Instructions
A. Re-Formatting the USB Mass Storage device
To perform this software update, you must have a FAT32 formatted (MS-DOS for Macintosh users) USB
Mass Storage device with 128MB or higher capacity. The USB Mass Storage device must be re-formatted
prior to use. WARNING: All files that exist on the USB Mass Storage device will be deleted. Transfer
any files that you want to keep to your hard drive before proceeding. Mitsubishi Digital Electronics
America is not responsible for any loss of personal files.
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Plug the USB Mass Storage device into your computers USB port.
Open My Computer. This will open a window showing all current drives on your computer.
Right-click on the drive letter associated with the USB Mass Storage device. Select Format....
Step 2 - My Computer
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A formatting dialog box will appear; under the File system option, make sure that FAT32 is selected, then click on the Start button. All other options are user definable and do not matter.
You will receive a warning message; click on the OK button.
After a few moments, you will receive a message stating that the formatting is complete. Click on the
OK button.
Close the formatting dialog box by clicking on the Close button. Re-formatting is complete.
Step 5
Step 4
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Step 6
Please call 1-800-332-2119 for assistance
Step 7
(Re-Formatting complete)
Detailed Instructions
B. Downloading and Extracting the Software Update file
You must have a de-compression (un-zipping) utility application (such as WinZip) installed on your computer.
1.
Double-click on the software update file link; Depending on the internet browser in use, you will be
prompted to open or save the file. Select Open. Then click on OK if using Firefox. A downloading
progress box will appear, again based on your internet browser.
2.
A message box (based on your computers un-zipping utility application) will appear. Select Extract.
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Detailed Instructions
B. Downloading and Extracting the Software Update file (continued)
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High-light the drive letter location for your USB Mass Storage device (it is normally referred to as a
Removable Disk), then select Extract.
4.
An extraction progress box will appear; when it has completed, a window will open showing the contents
of the USB Mass Storage device.
You may remove the USB Mass Storage device from the USB port at this time. Some operating systems
such as Windows 98 or Windows 2000 may require that you stop the USB Mass Storage device prior to
removal from the USB port. Downloading and Extracting is complete.
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Detailed Instructions
C. Installing the Software Update
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Insert the USB Mass Storage device into the USB slot labeled USB, located on the rear of the TV, as
shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
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