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Firmware Updates
One of the most powerful features of the HDC-1000 is the capability to
upgrade the internal software. This lends itself to the addition of new fea-
tures and support, the optimization of current processes, and the capabil-
ity to fix bugs as they arise.
Firmware updates will be issued periodically at http://www.cortex-
pro.com.
We suggest that you stay as current as possible with all updates in order
to insure the highest level of functionality and compatibility that Cortex has
to offer.
To check the version of firmware installed:
1. Power on the HDC-1000 with NO DEVICES CONNECTED.
2. At the prompt that says 'Insert Devices,' press the INFO button.
3. The screen will display the version number of the currently installed
HDC-1000 firmware.
To update the firmware, follow these steps:
1. Using Internet Explorer ONLY, download the latest firmware upgrade
from http://www.cortex-pro.com. Other web browsers may rename the
file extension, which will result in the unit not recognizing the update file.
2. Place the file in the root directory of your external USB storage device.
3. Connect the USB storage device to the HDC-1000, and select it from
the Device Menu (during startup). Make sure your HDC-1000 is connect-
ed to a stable power source, where there is no potential of the unit losing
power during update.
4. When the HDC-1000 detects the firmware in the root directory of the
USB storage device, it will ask you if you want to apply the update. You
must answer YES. If the version of firmware on the storage device is the
same or older than what you have, it will be ignored.
5. When updating, the unit will go through 6 stages. This will take only a
few minutes. If the power is interrupted or the USB device is removed dur-
ing this process, it can damage the operating system of the unit.
6. When the update is completed, the unit will shut itself down. You must
press power to restart the unit. Once the unit has booted up again, the
new software will take effect. You may then erase the firmware update
from your USB device at your convenience (it will not be detected again).
Using the HDC-1000
Firmware Updates
N e w u p d a t e f o u n d
D a t e : 1 6 / 0 6 / 2 0 0 6
A p p l y ?
< Y E S >
Fig 4.1 - Automatic detection of new firmware, option to update
N e w u p d a t e f o u n d
D a t e : 1 6 / 0 6 / 2 0 0 6
A p p l y ?
< Y E S >
Fig 4.1 - Automatic detection of new firmware, option to update
U p d a t i n g :
S t a g e 1 / 6
# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #
Fig 4.2 - Updating the firmware in 6 stages
( U n i t p o w e r s o f f )
Fig 4.3 - Power shuts off completely when the update is complete
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