Updating The Hd9084 Firmware; Part 1: Configuring The Unit For Firmware Upgrades; Part 2: Terminal Program Setup; Part 3: Initiating Upgrade Mode - evertz hd9084 Instruction Manual

5.2.

UPDATING THE HD9084 FIRMWARE

You will need the following equipment in order to update the HD9084 Firmware:
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PC with available communications port. The communication speed is 57600 baud, therefore a
486 PC or better with a 16550 UART based communications port is recommended.
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Null Modem cable (DB9 female to DB9 female or DB25 female to DB9 female)
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Terminal program that is capable of Xmodem file transfer protocol. (Such as HyperTerminal)
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New firmware supplied by Evertz. (.bin file)
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Make sure a null modem cable is used for the upgrade procedure. A null modem
cable is provided with the HD9084 during time of shipping.
5.2.1.

PART 1: Configuring the Unit for Firmware Upgrades

Connect the null modem cable to PORT A on the rear of the HD9084, and the other end of the null
modem cable to the communication port on the rear of the computer.
Set PORT A baud to 57600.
Set PORT A Comms to 8-none-1
(Refer to section 3.6)
5.2.2.

PART 2: Terminal Program Setup

Start the terminal program. (Ex. HyperTerminal)
Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
5.2.3.

PART 3: Initiating Upgrade Mode

5.2.3.1.

Front Panel Upgrade Procedure

Enter the General menu by pressing GENERAL then SETUP.
Using the UP/DOWN keys, scroll the menu to "Upgrade Firmware" and press SELECT.
Press SHIFT+SELECT to confirm upgrade.
"Upload File Now, Control X to Cancel" will appear on the terminal program.
You can now proceed to section 5.2.4 of this manual.
Press Ctrl x to cancel the upgrade.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Baud
57600
Parity none
Data bits 8
Stop bits 2
Flow Control None
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