Sherwood NewCastle R-965 Upgrade Manual

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1. Write down all the custom settings you have memorized in your unit as they will be lost during the upgrade

procedure.

2. Download the upgrade files from Sherwood's web site,

directory on your computer. Click 'Set up.exe' in order to install the update program on your computer.

3. With the AC cord unplugged, set the OPR/SVC switch located on the rear panel to the SVC position.

4. Connect the AC cord between the receiver and the wall outlet.

5. Power on the receiver by pressing the Power button and check that the standby buttons shows an orange LED.

6. Connect the receiver to computer with RS232 or USB cable.

7. Note:

1) If you are using RS232C for upgrade, go to Step 8 below.

2) If this is your first time to upgrade via USB, you need to install the Sherwood USB driver in your computer

first. Driver installation is needed for the first trial only. For a detailed installation guide, refer to the help file

in the upgrade application program.

8. Run the 'Sherwood Receiver Firmware Upgrade program'.

(Note : program version may be updated without prior notice for better customer support)

Click the 'Port Setting' button to set up the port.

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Page 1 1) If you are using RS232C for upgrade, go to Step 8 below. 2) If this is your first time to upgrade via USB, you need to install the Sherwood USB driver in your computer first. Driver installation is needed for the first trial only. For a detailed installation guide, refer to the help file in the upgrade application program.
Page 2 Note: The port setting is not needed when using a USB connection for the upgrade. Your computer should automatically detect the USB connection and will show the following screen instead. After confirming this screen, go to step 12. 10. A Pop-up Window will appear as below. (Default : COM1/9600). Based on your actual computer settings, you may change the COM port setting but the baud rate must be 9600.
Page 3 12. Click the ‘File Open’ button in order to open BIN file. Note: (It is recommended to save the .BIN file in a specific folder. The default setting is C:\Program files\Sherwood receiver) 13. Click the ‘Upgrade’ button to start the firmware update.
Page 4 13 15. ‘Program Success!’ message means the update is complete. 16. Exit the update program. 17. Power off the receiver and set OPR/SVC switch on the rear panel to the OPR position. above.
Page 5 If you have problems and cannot load the new firmware, please contact Sherwood technical support at (800) 962- 3203 ext 115. This number is available during normal business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday,...