LG LHB975 Home Theater System Firmware HB.8.31.370.C

Software Upgrade Instructions

USB/DISC Update

Step 1: 

Creating Separate Firmware Update Device

You can create a firmware update files on your own media by saving them in the USB memory device or CD/DVD.

[Option A] Creating a Firmware Update USB Device
To create a firmware update in a USB memory device, copy the update file(s) to the USB device.

Preparation:
The USB memory device should have at least 80MB of free space to save the firmware update files.
1. Insert a USB memory device into the PC.
2. Copy the latest version of firmware update files to the USB drive.
(You do not need to create directory, the files will be saved in the root directory.)

[Option B] Creating a Firmware Update CD/DVD
To create a firmware update in a CD/DVD, write the update file(s) to the CD+R/RW or DVD±R/RW disc using CD burning software.

Preparation:
To create a firmware:
1. Insert a blank recordable CD/DVD-R, CD/DVD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD+RW disc into the CD/DVD-RW drive.
2. Run the CD/DVD burning software, and select the [CD Data] or the [Burn DVD Data] option on the program.
3. Write the firmware update file(s) in the root directly of CD/DVD.

Step 2:

Updating Firmware

1) Turn on the player and wait until the Home Menu appears.
2) Insert USB memory or CD/DVD disc that contains the update file(s) of the latest firmware version into the player.
- USB memory device: Insert the USB memory device to a USB port on the front panel of the player.
- CD/DVD: Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Load the disc and press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
3) The UPDATE window appears displaying the versions of current firmware in white, and the versions saved in the USB memory device or CD/DVD in blue.
4) Press ENTER on the remote control or press Play on the player to start the update. A status bar shows the progress of the firmware update.
-Updating Main Software will take about 3 minutes.
-Updating Driver will take about 1 minute.
-Updating both Main Software and Driver will take about 4 minutes
Please be patient during the software update!
5) When the update is completed, the message, “Update is complete.” will appear, and the power will turn off automatically after 5 seconds. h Main Software and Driver will take about 4 minutes.
6) Eject the firmware update device and turn the player back on

About Media Player Firmware:

Installing a firmware update for your Media Player improves the general user experience by adding new features, fixing bugs, and enhancing the compatibility of your device, in order to play various formats of audio and video content.

By updating your Media Player, you can actually prolong the device's life because, this way, it will be in sync with the new industry standards for content creation.

However, the process of updating your device is a risky one if not done according to strict instructions, such as: make sure that the firmware you have downloaded is compatible with your device, and don't interfere with the player during the update process.

The most common method of upgrading your Media Player is by using a USB stick or update DVD. Although this process is very straightforward, each device has certain particularities that you must take into account.

If you consider using this update for your Media Player, feel free to click the download button, install the firmware and enjoy. Check out our website as often as possible to keep your Media Player up to date with the latest software and firmware.