Targa DP-5100x Firmare Update 1.385201

[NX3]

This is the official update from LG Australia for the LG 8900P of which the Targa is a clone. Unlike other version of 1.385201 this one includes support for the memory card slots :-)

Other changes / fixes... more responsive to remote, better zoom options, less overscan. Some other bits as well I expect but thats all thats been noticed so far...oh and the logo says LG now not Targa. I guess it will void your warrenty if you get any problems and Targa notice.....

I've updated 2 Targa so far with no problems.

http://board.softpedia.com/index.php...e=post&id=1682

How to firmware upgrade :

To get your current firmware version. Press the SETUP button and go to the “TV Aspect” menu. Locate the cursor at 16:9 Wide, and press ‘1397139' and then enter. This can be quite tricky to do but repeat until you get a blue screen with system information.

Targa Model Code is DV8E30242 unless you've updated to a non Targa firmware previously.

1) Check the ‘MODEL’ and make a note of it.

2) In Nero create a CD ISO, Mode 1, File Type ISO 9660 + Joilet, File name length 11 = 8 + 3, Character set ISO 9660.

Create a directory structure on your disc as follows :

LG_DVD\FIRMWARE\UPGRADE\LG

From the file you downloaded from the link above extract the MIH file. Read the PDF, it will tell you what I'm posting here more or less.

3) Rename the file from LV8A3024D.MIH to DV8E30242.MIH
(if your running Targa branded firmware e.g you see the Targa logo on screen)

4) Copy the MIH file to your disc into the LG directory.

Burn to disc, I used a CD-RW without any problems.

To upgrade your DVD player, turn it on, insert the disc. If you made the disc correctly you will get no error message and a screen

5) Insert program update disk, screen as following appears. Do following screen message saying :

"Firmware Upgrade mode
Reading : 0

Take off the disc and press UP key to upgrade"

6) Disc tray opens automatically, and then you will take out the disc and press ‘UP’ key.

7) About 1 minute takes upgrade
(it seems like a very long minute)

8) DVD player is reset automatically.

You will now see the LG logo on screen, proving the update worked.

Note you do this at your own risk, I've update two machines no problems and my Targa about 5 times now with various firmwares.

[n83a]

without trying to sound stupid.... if i do update the firmware to this version what difference will it make? thanks. n83a

[NX3]

it won't make a major difference no, it just improves a few things a small amount.

Sensible question imo...

[n83a]

cheers for the info NX3...i just bought a targa dp5100x (excellent player i must add) and ive been searching for the latest firmware but cant find it. Could you point me in the right direction please. thanks again. n83a

[NX3]

private message me your email address and I'll email to you

[Rimmer]

*bump*

NX3, I have PMed you my e-mail address in the hope that you can give me a copy of the 8900P firmware since the above link is dead. Thanks in advance.

This is probably stupid question, but looking at the manual on the LG Australia web site I notice that the 8900P doesn't have a SCART socket (perhaps not surprising since SCART is a European interconnect). Does the RGB SCART work correctly with the LG Australia firmware?

[NX3]

Yes RGB scart works fine

[Rimmer]

Many thanks, NX3!

I installed the new firmware and am happy to report that everything is working fine, including the card slots and RGB SCART.

[NX3]

Good good

[uczmeg]

I believe I have sourced the right files, assuming this is still the most recent firmware (LV8A3024D.zip).

But I can't get the current firmware version using the 1397139 trick. The instructions and pictures talk about the '16x9 Wide 'setting, but mine just says '16x9' and my menus look different to the picture in the PDF.

So I tried renaming it to the filename above, but haven't got anywhere with the disk yet, it seemed to think it was a VCD (after a long wait) and did nothing.

Will try burning another later in case that is the problem, but does anyone have any suggestions on how to get into the firmware screen?

Thanks
Marc

[NX3]

Check your email....

[uczmeg]

Worked a treat thank you!

[ceebee]

NX3 brought a Targa DP-5100, when it works its brill when it doesn't I want to throw it out the window, it play divx when it wants, then won't plat dvd or vice versa, why?

I've searched the net for the LG 8900P Firmware Update 1.385201, no luck do you think it would help cure my problems and if so can you send it to me?

TIA

[NX3]

what brand disc are you using ? what codec are the files it won't play and what res ?

I doubt the latest firmware will fix it but let me know the answers to the above.

[ceebee]

I'm using datawrite titanium for both divx and DVD, not to sure but I used Gspot and it came up with xvid and 352 x 288.

As I said, sometimes they both work perfectly, other days the same films stutter along, the player makes loads of noise as if it's searching for the data, I can't figure out whats wrong.