Experience thread - FW 0.14.105.0 (v14.105) – 58x6, 6xx6, 7xx6, 8xx6 and 9xx6 series

[Philips - Ina]

Hi all,

The new FW is now live. For technical feedback (positive and negative points) please post here:
http://www.supportforum.philips.com/...nd-9xx6-series

This thread is more for questions, details and discussions.

IMPORTANT:
After upgrading your TV, it is necessary to perform a "cold start". This means that, after the TV is running again (after the update), shut down the TV, wait 1 minute (till all components are shut down), and unplug the TV from the mains (pull power cord) for 2 minutes before starting again.

Please note:
Please also ensure all external devices are up to date with the latest software.
If you are encountering any issues after a software update, please disconnect all external devices and reinstall the TV:
Home > [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Reinstall TV]

Reinstalling the TV will mean any connected HDD for USB recording/timeshift will need to be re-formatted, therefore erasing any pre-existing content.
Reinstallation will also involve reinstallation of channels on all the internal tuners. This may take some time depending on provider.

This FW is applicable to EU models only.

Changelog:
Q5553_21.14.105.0 (Date published: 2012-07-31)
Q5551_0.14.105.0 (Date published: 2012-07-25)

• Extend 6AM sign-on spread over 2 hours: The 6AM wake up of the TV sets are spread over larger period of time between 4AM and 6AM.
• DVB-S update predefined channel list for Sky: Preferred list of channels updated (channel reinstallation needed).
• HDMI blanking with UPC Horizon box: Video and audio drop outs with UPC Horizon box solved.
• Switzerland, cable ESR Sion set is blocked: Unable to install free to air channels together with scrambled channels.
• ECD sign-on blocked due to wrong version handling: Future improvement sign-on behavior Smart TV.

Q5551_0.14.104.0 (Date published: 2012-11-26)

• HbbTV application is not working. (Only applicable to country, Czech Republic)
• USB recording resume function is not working.
• TV turns off and on by itself when EasyLink is enabled.

Best regards,
Ina

[kookaburra]

This update is valid for 58pfl9956 (21:9)?
I ask because your partner Thomas noted in German forum that is not valid for the model 21:9, and that for this model was published another update later.

thank you very much

google translator

[Toengel]

Hi,

this update is currently NOT AVAILABLE for:

◾M-Models (M/08)
◾46PFL8686H/12
◾50PFL7956H/12 (Cinema 21:9 Gold)
◾58PFL9956H/12 (Cinema 21:9 Platinum)

Toengel@Alex

[BeranMuden]

This is promising. When will the new firmware be available for download?

[zlatko]

@BeranMuden
It is already available.

[BeranMuden]

I noticed it's available on the German support site, but not yet on the Dutch one.
Is the firmware update language depended? Or can I use the German version?

[MartiniB]

@BeranMuden
download and compare, other year's(2008;2012) models contain exactly same binary for different countries
http://www.p4c.philips.com/files/4/4...12_fus_nld.zip
http://www.p4c.philips.com/files/4/4...12_fus_aen.zip

[bjoroy]

Hi,

this update is currently NOT AVAILABLE for:

◾M-Models (M/08)
◾46PFL8686H/12
◾50PFL7956H/12 (Cinema 21:9 Gold)
◾58PFL9956H/12 (Cinema 21:9 Platinum)

Toengel@Alex

So it should be available for 58PFL9956T/12? I can't seem to find it.

[kookaburra]

There are approximate date of publication for 21:9 tv?

Thank you.

Google Translator

[Toengel]

Hi,

So it should be available for 58PFL9956T/12? I can't seem to find it.

theoretically: yes... But I don't know why it's not available. Same holds for 5806 models

Toengel@Alex

[mikko]

Can't find it for my 55PFL7606T/12 either... only 104 here: http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/d...&scy=FI&slg=fi

[limpitakis]

There are approximate date of publication for 21:9 tv?

Thank you.

Google Translator

Why do you need it? From the change log it seems that nothing usefull is offered other than minor things.
Nick

[Toengel]

Hi,

update 14.105 is now available for:

◾M-Models (M/08)
◾46PFL8686H/12
◾50PFL7956H/12 (Cinema 21:9 Gold)
◾58PFL9956H/12 (Cinema 21:9 Platinum)

Toengel@Alex

[kookaburra]

Although not mentioned anything changes, it is clear that they have changed some parameter of image processing. Greatly improved black level, but but local dimming is now slower.

Google Translator.

[bluevoice]

Hy guys,

I just installed the new 14.105 software on my Philips Cinema Platinum 21:9 (58PFL9956H/12). Although the support site still shows 14.104 the download file is actually 14.105.

Did you notice any changes in image improvements beside the minor improvements mentioned in the change log?

Are the light flashes gone? Are the black side bars on 16:9 content now black instead of grey?