Read Sharp XL-HF401PH (serv.man8) Technical Bulletin online
AUD 2013 04 01
Date of Issue: 15
th
April 2013
Classification:
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AUDIO TECHNICAL BULLETIN
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Sharp Electronics (UK) Limited
Reference
– TSI-121Y0007
Revision - 1
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MODELS
XL-HF401PH
REASON
Improvement of the tuner sound performance.
ACTION
Check the serial number of the unit under repair and update the firmware as required.
Affected serial number range -
20400001～21000850
Units produced after serial number 21100851 already have the firmware installed.
The Micon was replaced as per bulletin AUD 2013 01 01
REF NO
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
PRICE CODE
IC 500
Main CPU
CH-iXA371AWA2
AX
Firmware update process
Download and unzip the XL-HF401PH firmware from the technical website.
Make available CD-R disc for recording the firmware.
Disc Preparation
1. Change file name to
SWUPDATE.mot
The name must be in capital letters.
2. Using a CD Burning application, burns the software file ONLY into CD-R disc.
This will in a DATA format ensuring the disc is finalised.
Software Upgrading
3. Put the XL-HF401PH in STANDBY mode.
4. On the remote, press 1-> 2 -> 4 -> 5 buttons on the remote control in sequence.
4. On the remote, press 1-> 2 -> 4 -> 5 buttons on the remote control in sequence.
The current version of firmware will appear on the display.
5. Turn the VOLUME knob on the front of the main set to select "MICON UPDATE".
6. Press the PLAY button on the set.
6. Press the PLAY button on the set.
The set will go into update mode and the CD tray will automatically open.
7. Put the software update disc on the CD tray.
8. Press the PLAY button on the set.
8. Press the PLAY button on the set.
The CD tray will automatically close and the software upgrading starts. The Timer
Standby LED will blink confirming the update is taking place.
Refer to the next page for more information on the blinking LED sequence.
Standby LED will blink confirming the update is taking place.
Refer to the next page for more information on the blinking LED sequence.
AUD 2013 04 01
Date of Issue: 15
th
April 2013
Classification:
White
AUDIO TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Page 2 of 2
Sharp Electronics (UK) Limited
Reference
– TSI-121Y0007
Revision - 1
White
– Carry out as required
Yellow
– Carry out as required and whenever the unit comes in for service
Red
– Carry out on all units
TIMER STANDBY LED indication
Light up
Light up
Updating error. The software will become unstable and cannot function.
The software will need to be loaded again by using the flash writer.
The software will need to be loaded again by using the flash writer.
Blinking
Updating under process. This may takes about 20 minutes.
Warning:
Warning:
DO NOT INTERRUPT
Off
Updating completed. The CD tray will automatically open.
Remove the disc and press the ON/STANDBY button on the set.
The display will show "Clear All" and the update process is complete.
Remove the disc and press the ON/STANDBY button on the set.
The display will show "Clear All" and the update process is complete.
To confirm the System Micom software version after the completed software update
1. Put the XL-HF401PH in STANDBY mode.
2. On the remote, press 1-> 2 -> 4 -> 5 buttons on the remote control in sequence.
2. On the remote, press 1-> 2 -> 4 -> 5 buttons on the remote control in sequence.
The current version of firmware will appear on the display.
The newly updated version will be displayed as "HF401* YYMMDDA"
Note:
YY - last 2 digit of year, ex; 2012 -> 12
MM - month, ex; March -> 03
DD - day, ex; 13th -> 13
A - version number in each date, ex; 1st version -> A
* - Destination
The newly updated version will be displayed as "HF401* YYMMDDA"
Note:
YY - last 2 digit of year, ex; 2012 -> 12
MM - month, ex; March -> 03
DD - day, ex; 13th -> 13
A - version number in each date, ex; 1st version -> A
* - Destination
Display
