HD9084 HDTV Caption Encoder Manual
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Page 5-3
5.2. UPDATING THE HD9084 FIRMWARE
You will need the following equipment in order to update the HD9084 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.
• Null Modem cable (DB9 female to DB9 female or DB25 female to DB9 female)
• Terminal program that is capable of Xmodem file transfer protocol. (Such as HyperTerminal)
• New firmware supplied by Evertz. (.bin file)
Make sure a null modem cable is used for the upgrade procedure. A null modem
cable is provided with the HD9084 during time of shipping.
5.2.1. PART 1: Configuring the Unit for Firmware Upgrades
Connect the null modem cable to PORT A on the rear of the HD9084, and the other end of the null
modem cable to the communication port on the rear of the computer.
Set PORT A baud to 57600.
Set PORT A Comms to 8-none-1
(Refer to section 3.6)
5.2.2. PART 2: Terminal Program Setup
Start the terminal program. (Ex. HyperTerminal)
Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
5.2.3. PART 3: Initiating Upgrade Mode
5.2.3.1. Front Panel Upgrade Procedure
Enter the General menu by pressing GENERAL then SETUP.
Using the UP/DOWN keys, scroll the menu to “Upgrade Firmware” and press SELECT.
Press SHIFT+SELECT to confirm upgrade.
“Upload File Now, Control X to Cancel” will appear on the terminal program.
You can now proceed to section 5.2.4 of this manual.
Press Ctrl x to cancel the upgrade.
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