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9625LG Series Logo Inserters and Media Keyers Manual
6.2.
UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE – RS232 Serial Port
6.2.1. Overview
The firmware in the 9625LG Series Keyer is contained on a FLASH EPROM. From time to time
firmware updates will be provided to add additional features to the unit. The firmware update can be
initiated using either the front panel or the terminal program method.
You will need the following equipment in order to update the Firmware
•
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.
•
"Straight-thru" serial extension cable (DB9 female to DB9 male).
•
Terminal program that is capable of Xmodem file transfer protocol. (such as HyperTerminal)
•
New firmware supplied by Evertz.
6.2.2. Terminal Program Setup
1. Connect the serial cable to the UPGRADE RS232 DB9 connector on the keyer unit rear panel.
2. Connect the 9 pin connector on the end of the serial update cable to the PCs' RS-232
communications port
3. Start the terminal program.
4. Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
5. Power up the unit.
6.2.3. Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode Via The Front Panel
This is the recommended method of updating the software in the keyer units. It is activated through the
GENERAL Setup menu branch. If you cannot invoke the upload mode via the front panel as outlined in
step 6 then follow the steps in section 6.2.4.
6. You can invoke the Firmware upgrade mode using the front panel Setup Menu. (See section 3.3
and 3.4 for information on how to operate the front panel menus.) Press the SETUP button to enter
the top level of the Setup menu. Use the
press the SELECT button. Use the
press the SELECT button. Use the
the SELECT button.
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Baud
57600
Parity
no
Data bits
8
Stop bits
2
Flow Control
None
or
buttons to find the GENERAL menu item and then
or
buttons to find the Upgrade Code menu item and then
or
buttons to scroll to yes - upgrade now and then press
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