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for details) to delete individual files, or the Erase Firmware Power-Up Key (see
Chapter 3, “Front Panel Controls”) to delete all firmware files.
If you have image files that you wish to transfer to the unit that are not in one of the
above recognized formats, you will have to convert them first using the File
Conversion mode of the Uploader software (see the section later in this appendix).
Uploading Files
To upload files to the DPS-475/575, ensure that the unit is powered on and that the
serial port settings of the Uploader software are correctly set for the connection
between the PC and the unit.
Build a list of files to be uploaded by using the following buttons:
Add Files Clicking this button brings up a standard Windows file
requester, for you to select which files you wish to upload.
Use the Files of Type pull-down list to choose between
browsing for firmware files, and image/animation files.
Select the files you wish to add to the list, and click Open.
You can use the Add Files button multiple times, to add files
from multiple distinct locations to the list.
Remove Clicking on a file in the list of files to be uploaded, then
clicking the Remove button will delete it from the list.
Remove All Clicking this button clears the list of files to be uploaded.
Once all of your desired files have been added to the upload list, click the Start
Upload button to begin the transfer.
First, the software will try to establish a connection with the DPS-475/575. During
this time, a button labeled Cancel Connection Attempt will appear. Clicking this
button will abort the upload attempt. Use of this button may be necessary if the
software is unable to establish a connection to the unit. If a connection cannot be
established, the Connection Type may be set to the wrong serial port, or there may be
a physical connection problem with the serial cabling.
Once a connection has been established, all indicators on the DPS-475/575 will light
up, and the display panel will show the progress of the transfer of the files. A progress
status bar in the Uploader software will show similar information. If there is
insufficient memory in the unit to receive the new files, a corresponding message will
be displayed, and the Upload will not begin.
During the transfer of files, you may click the Stop Upload button to abort the upload
process. Do not stop the upload process by any other means (such as by powering
down the unit), as this may leave corrupt files in the unit.
Once all selected files have been uploaded, a dialog box will inform you of
completion and the number of files transferred successfully.
Converting Files
Prior to uploading to the DPS-475/575, still image files, test patterns and animation
image sequences must be converted into the .dst, .dts and .dan file formats recognized
by the unit. Clicking the File Conversion tab in the Uploader software brings up an
interface to allow you to perform this conversion. It can also be used to convert from
DPS .dst and .dts files back to standard Windows file formats or DPS Hollywood
files.
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