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13. FIRMWARE UPGRADE
FIRMWARE VERSION CHECK
From the main key pad, access the configuration screen by pushing the [FUNC] and [ 7 ] keys.
The configuration screen should look like this.
The dotted area displays the firmware versions for the main (control) board, panel board and the decoder
board that can be updated by PC. (The versions displayed above might be outdated)
If a firmware newer than the version in your AR-ALPHA is available, proceed as described below.
SOFTWARE & HARDWARE REQUIRMENTS
AOR's original software "SHBOOT".
PC running Windows 2000 or XP SP2 or later, with a vacant serial communication port (COM port).
Serial cable (female-female)
2 boot files and 3 firmware files supplied by AOR
Please inquire AOR's head-office in Japan at
mail@aorja.com
for the latest available firmware
corresponding to your hardware version. (Check the serial number at the back of the receiver)
Do not perform an update if the firmware version is already the newest available.
HOW TO ACCESS
Power OFF AR-Alpha.
Remove the 11 screws from the bottom cover to access the AR-ALPHA circuit. The photograph shows the
AR-ALPHA bottom cover removed.
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