Firmware Version Upgrade; Deviceinfo Section - Sony FWD-42PV1 Service Manual

2-5. Firmware Version Upgrade

Perform the firmware version upgrade using the ISP
program.
When the firmware version upgrade is required, a technical
memo is issued.
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Windows 2000 and later is recommended as the personal
computer (PC) OS.
1. Connect this unit with PC using the RS-232C cable.
2. Disconnect the AC power cord of this unit.
3. Copy the ISP program to the arbitrary folder.
4. Start the ISP program.
5. Set the port to the setting as displayed on PC.
In the above screen, set the port to "COM1".
6. Click the [Ports|Setup] button.
Check that "OK" is displayed.
7. Click the [Load] button.
8. Open the ****.bin file.
FWD-42PV1/42PV1P/42PV1A
9. Click the [Run|DownLoad] button.
The progress bar under the dialog box changes to
"Ready Signal" and the unit goes into standby state.
10. Connect the AC power cord to this unit. The version
upgrade starts.

2-6. DEVICEINFO Section

1. Connect PC to PDP using the serial cable.
2. Set the port.
(1) Select the model. (FWD-42PV1)
(2) Select the port. (COM1, COM2, COM3 or COM4)
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The initial setting is COM1.
3. Click the [Read] button in "Model Name".
(Data reading)
If the data reading is completed successfully, the
setting in the port that has been selected in step 2 can
be performed. If not, return to step 2 and select another
port. Then, perform the data reading again.
4. Data writing
Modify: Model name, serial number, operating time
Write: Model name, serial number, operating time
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