Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Revision 1.6 Page 4-5
4.2. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE
4.2.1. Overview
The firmware in the 5600MSC and the internal HD SDI Test generator is contained on two separate
FLASH EPROMs. From time to time firmware updates will be provided to add additional features to the
unit.
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) or (DB25 female to DB9 male).
• Terminal program that is capable of Xmodem file transfer protocol. (such as HyperTerminal)
• New firmware supplied by Evertz.
4.2.2. Terminal Program Setup.
1. Connect the serial cable to the COM DB9 connector on the 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:
Baud
57600
Parity
no
Data bits
8
Stop bits
2
Flow Control
None
5. Power up the 5600MSC unit.
4.2.3. Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode Via The Front Panel
This is the recommended method of updating the software in the 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG. It is
activated through the
GENERAL Setup menu system. If you cannot invoke the upload mode via the
front panel as outlined in step 6 then follow the steps in section 4.2.4.
6. You can invoke the Firmware upgrade mode using the front panel Setup Menu. (See section 3.2 for
information on how to operate the front panel menus.) Press the
GENERAL key to enter the
GENERAL Setup menu. Scroll to the FIRMWARE menu item using the arrow keys (Ï, Ð) or turn
the
SHAFT ENCODER knob and then press SELECT. If you want to upgrade the main operating
firmware in the 5600MSC scroll to the
Upgrade 5600MSC menu item using the arrow keys (Ï, Ð)
or turn the
SHAFT ENCODER knob and then press SELECT. If you want to upgrade the operating
firmware in the HD Test generator in the 5600MSC scroll to the
Upgrade HD-TG2 menu item using
the arrow keys (
Ï, Ð) or turn the SHAFT ENCODER knob and then press SELECT.
The front panel will show the message
ARE YOU SURE? for 0.6 seconds. To proceed, press the
SELECT key. The front panel will show the message VERY SURE? for 0.6 seconds. This warning
lets the user know that taking the next step will place the unit in programming mode and could
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