Normal Upgrade Process (via CD upgrade disc). Burning of firmware.
- Download the latest software release package (BEA and Servo software) and extract the files from ZIP archive.
- Start the CD burning software and create a new CD Project (Data disc) with the following settings.
b. Format: MODE 2/XA
c. Recording format: Single Session (Track at once), Finalized CD.
- Place the extracted content of the zip-archive into the root directory of the new CD project.
- Burn the data onto a blank CDR or CDRW.
Procedure to upgrade the firmware via CD upgrade disc.
- Power up the set and open the DVD Door.
- Insert the prepared upgrade CDROM and close the DVD Door.
The OSD will display:
“Upgrade file detected”
File Copying->Upgrading”
- The DVD Door will then open automatically to allow the upgrade disc to be taken out.
- Take out the upgrade disc. It may take one or two minutes to complete the ERASE and WRITE process.
- When the upgrade process is successfully completed, the DVD Door will automatically close and the set will go to standby mode.
Special Upgrade Process (via programming interface board to target module) [Preparing Hardware and Software Interface Components]
Required Hardware
The general block diagram for hardware setup is:
The required hardware interface components are:
- Service PC with One free USB port
- USB A to B Cable*
- Programming interface board (12NC 9965 200 34643)
- 6 pin FFC Cable
The USB cable is desirable to be version 2.0 and support high-speed data transfer rates.
PROGRAMMING INTERFACE BOARD
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
DIP Switch 1102 in Programming Interface Board should be used to configure hardware settings for special upgrade process.
The On position is marked as shown in figure. The Off position is usually the opposite of the On position. Use a screwdriver with a small head, or a pair of tweezers to move the switch into the On or Off position.
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
JUMPER HEADER SETTINGS AND CABLE CONNECTIONS
- Programming Interface Board has 3-Pin Jumper Header 1110 for supplying +3V, +5V or no power to the target module in Special Software Upgrade Process.
- For IPOD Software Upgrade to MPEG Board and CEC Software upgrade to HDMI Board, +5 V pin and the middle pin of the jumper header 1100 must be shorted by a jumper as shown.
Note: Active Subwoofer Power Box will use its own power supply while upgrading power box software. So the jumper header 1100 should be left open without any jumper.
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