LC-40CT2E (serv.man2) - Sharp TV Service Manual (repair manual). Page 16

Checking Of The New Software 
1. Turn off and on the TV.
2. Enter the “Setup” submenu in the “DTV Menu”.
3. Choose the “Configuration” option.
4. For controlling new software, check the “Receiver Upgrade” option.

Software upgrade is possible via USB disk by folowing the steps below.

1. Copy the bin file, including higher version than the software loaded in flash, into the 

USB flash memory root directory. This file should be named  force_upgrade.bin . 

2. Insert the USB disk.
3. Digital module performs version and CRC check. If version and CRC check is 

successful, then a message prompt appears to notify user about new version. If the 
user confirms loading of new version, upgrade.bin  file is written into flash unused 
slot. 

4. Digital module disables the previous software in the flash and then a system reset 

is performed.

5. After the reset, digital module starts with new software.