Upgrading The Firmware; Requirements; Update Procedure; Part 1 - Configuring The Unit For Firmware Upgrades - evertz 2430GDAC-WARP Instruction Manual

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2430GDAC G-Link D to A Converter
When in automatic resolution detection mode, the 2430GDAC-WARP determines the resolution and
refresh rate of the incoming G-Link video, and automatically configures its video output to match.
When in manual resolution mode, the output video resolution and refresh rate of the 2430GDAC-WARP
is manually configured using DIP switches 3 and 4. Table 5-4 lists the available video resolutions and
their corresponding DIP switch settings.
For proper display of incoming video when in manual resolution mode, the output
video resolution setting must correspond to video being output by the G-Link video
source.
6.

UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE

The 2430GDAC-WARP module contains firmware that is contained in a FLASH EPROM device. From
time to time firmware updates will be provided to add additional features to the unit. The 2430GDAC-
WARP module is fitted with a COM port connector that can be connected to a PC with a straight
through cable. The following procedure will allow you to upload new firmware from your computer.
6.1.

REQUIREMENTS

You will need the following equipment in order to update the 2430GDAC-WARP 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.

UPDATE PROCEDURE

6.2.1. Part 1 – Configuring the Unit for Firmware Upgrades
1. Connect the 9 pin male connector on the straight through serial extension cable to the COM port on
the end of the 2430GDAC-WARP.
communications port.
6.2.2. Part 2 – Terminal Program Setup
2. Start the terminal program.
3. Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
2430GDAC-8
DIP 3
DIP 4
Resolution/Refresh Rate
Off
Off
UXGA @ 60Hz (Future)
Off
On
SXGA @ 60Hz
WXGA @ 60Hz
On
Off
XGA @ 60Hz
On
On

Table 5-4: Manual Resolution settings

Connect the 9 pin female connector to the PCs' RS-232
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