Firmware Upgrade; About The Firmware Package (Lfp File); Short Instructions; Install And Upgrade - Lightware HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro User Manual

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7. Firmware Upgrade

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F irmware Upgrade
This chapter is meant to help customers perform firmware upgrades on our
products by giving a few tips on how to start and by explaining the features of
the Lightware Device Updater (LDU) software. To get the latest software and
firmware pack can be downloaded from www.lightware.com.

About the Firmware Package (LFP File)

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Short Instructions

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Install and Upgrade

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Detailed Instructions
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Keeping the Configuration Settings
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HDMI20-OPTC series – User's Manual
ATTENTION! While the firmware is being upgraded, the normal
operation mode is suspended as the extender is switched to
bootload mode. Signal processing is not performed. Do not interrupt
the firmware upgrade. If any problem occurs, reboot the device 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 Keeping the Configuration Settings
the upgrade.
7.1. About the Firmware Package (LFP File)
The firmware files are packed in an LFP package. You need only this
file to do the upgrade on your device.
INFO: The same LFP file can be used to upgrade both the transmitter
and the receiver.
The package contains all the necessary components, binary,
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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.
7.2. 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) over the Ethernet interface.
Step 4. Start the LDU and follow the instructions shown on the screen.
7.3. Install and Upgrade
Installation for 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:
Normal install
Available for Windows and Mac OS X
The installer can update only this instance
Only one updateable instance can exist
for all users
section before
ATTENTION! Using the Normal install as the default value is highly
recommended.
Installation for Mac OS X
INFO: After the installation the Windows and the Mac application
has the same look and functionality. This type of the installer is
equal with the Normal install in case of Windows and results an
updateable version with the same attributes.
Mount the DMG file with double clicking on it and drag the LDU icon
over the Applications icon to copy the program into the Applications
folder. If you want to copy the LDU into another location just drag the
icon over the desired folder.
LDU Upgrade
Step 1. Run the application. In the welcome screen click on the
button in the top right corner; the About window will appear.
Click on the Check now button. The program checks the available
updates on Lightware website and shows its version.
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Snapshot install
Available for Windows
Cannot be updated
More than one different version
can be installed for all users
Comparison of install types
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