Philips HTS6500 Software Guide

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Introduction 
The upgrade version of this software is Version 36 and can be used to upgrade Philips HTS6500 and 
HTS6510 Home Theater Systems to the latest status.  The upgrade provides the solution to fix 
 
1.  RDS FSM too slow (50 second). 
2. Audio 
leveling 
error. 
 
 
 
 
How to download the software to your computer 
 
1.  Check you have the following tools:  
• 
PC (Pentium III 300MHz processor or higher) 
• 
CD-R/RW writer and writing application software 
• 
Blank CD-R or CD-RW disc 
• 
Internet access (broadband or high speed) 
 
2.  Click the link to download Firmware Upgrade to your PC
 
 
 
3.  Unzip the .zip file and extract files into your PC. 
i) Do not rename the filename G63G3.bin
ii) Visit http://www.winzip.com/ for downloads if you cannot open the .zip file.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Before you upgrade 
 
It is important to write down the system version information of your set before you start the upgrade 
procedure. This information is also useful in case you need to call Philips Customer Care Center. 
 
1.  Power up the set and select DISC source. 
2.  Pressing and holding the STOP button on the Remote Control.   
3. Press 
DISPLAY button on the Remote Controller. 
 
 
The TV screen will show: 
 
G63X-V** 6500-XX 
Servo:YYYYYYYY Reg:Z
 
  
 
V** (software version number) 
XX – stroke version 
6500/6100 – model number 
YYYYYYYY – servo code number 
Z – region code. 
 
Note: Do NOT upgrade your set if the software version number is higher than V36!  
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