Firmware Upgrade; Bout The Firmware Package; Hort Instructions; Nstall And Upgrade - Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK User Manual

9. Firmware upgrade

The transmitter can be upgraded by using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) software via
USB. The application and the User's manual can be downloaded from www.lightware.eu.
In order to get the firmware pack with the necessary components (*.lfp file) for your specific
product, please contact
ATTENTION!
While the firmware is being upgraded, the normal operation mode is suspended as the
transmitter is switched to bootload mode. Signal processing is not performed. Do not
interrupt the firmware upgrade. If any problem occurs, reboot the transmitter and restart
the process.
ATTENTION!
The firmware upgrade process has an effect on the configuration and the settings of the
device. For more details, please see the section
9.1. About the firmware package (LFP file)
The firmware files are handled in a different way and the new approach means new
features. If a device has to be upgraded, only one file is necessary (LFP file):
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9.2. Short instructions
Step 1. Get the firmware pack and the Lightware Device Updater (LDU) application.
Step 2. Install the LDU application.
Step 3. Establish the connection between the computer and the device(s).
Step 4. Start the LDU and follow the instructions shown on the screen.
9.3. Install and upgrade
Installation in case of Windows OS
INFO
The application can be installed under Windows XP or above.
Run the installer. If the User Account Control drops a pop-up message click Yes. During the
installation you will be prompted to select the type of the installation:
The installer can update only this instance
Only one updateable instance can exist for
ATTENTION!
Using the Normal install as the default value is highly recommended.
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The structure allows using the same LFP package for different devices (e.g. HDMI-
3D-OPT-TX200 series devices have only one common package).
The package contains all the necessary components, binary, and other files; You do
not have to get further files.
There is a descriptor file in the package that contains each firmware with version
number and a list showing the compatible devices. The descriptor is displayed after
loaded the LFP file in the LDU.
Normal install
Available for Windows and Mac OS X
all users
9.5 on page
More than one different version can be
Comparison of install types
96 before the upgrade.
Snapshot install
Available for Windows
Cannot be updated
installed for all users
Firmware upgrade