Extron electronic QSD 204 D manual Firmware Upgrade Installation, QSD 204 Appendix A-5

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Firmware Upgrade Installation

In some cases the QSD 204’s firmware may require replacement with an updated version. There are three user-replaceable firmware chips: U41 — the main microcontroller, U38, and U17. The numbers are printed on the circuit board. We recommend that you send the unit to Extron for service and updates.

Changes to firmware must be performed by authorized service personnel only. Some QSD 204 firmware updates must be performed at the Extron factory.

Follow these steps to replace firmware in the decoder.

1.Disconnect the AC power cord from the QSD 204 to remove power from the unit.

To prevent electric shock or damage, always unplug the QSD 204 decoder from the AC power source before opening the enclosure.

2.Remove the decoder from the rack or furniture.

3.Remove the cover of the decoder (the top half of the enclosure) by removing the screws, then lifting the cover straight up.

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Do not touch any switches or other electronic components inside the decoder. Doing so could damage the decoder. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage IC chips even though you cannot feel it. You must be electrically grounded before proceeding with firmware replacement. A grounding wrist strap is recommended.

4.Locate the firmware chip(s) to be replaced on the circuit board, as shown in

the following illustration.

QSD 204 • Appendix A-5

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Contents QSD Safety Instructions English PrecautionsConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschRear panel video inputs Quick Start QSDApplication example Rear panel video outputsDefault Cycle menu Input Configuration menuMain menu Output Configuration menu Advanced Configuration menuExit menu Executive Mode menu Picture Adjustments menuTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One Introduction Features and OptionsAbout this Manual About the QSDOptions and accessories Introduction, cont’d Installation and Operation QSD 204 Installation and Operation Tabletop/desktop placementMounting the Decoder Rack mountingMounting the QSD 204 on the underside of furniture Under-furniture mountingApplication diagram Rear Panel FeaturesQSD 204 D rear panel connectors Example application of the QSDOnly the QSD 204 D model has an SDI connector Installation and Operation, cont’d Picture adjustment buttons Front Panel FeaturesInput selection buttons QSD 204 front panelMenu button Next buttonLCD menu display and controls Moving through menus by using front panel controls Menus, Configuration, and AdjustmentsDefault menus Menu overviewMain menus Input ConfigurationOutput Configuration Filter mode Advanced ConfigurationSerration pulse removal Serration Detail controlAutoswitch Autosw mode Blue modeEnhanced Enh mode Exit MenuColor, tint, brightness, contrast, centering, blanking Image AdjustmentsInput Reset System ResetExecutive Mode Image adjustments IR 901 Infrared Remote ControlFreezing an input Selecting an inputOperating Problems TroubleshootingInstallation and Operation, cont’d Three Serial Communication RS-232 Programmer’s GuideHost-to-decoder communications Using the command/response tables Symbol definitionsAscii to Hex conversion table Serial Communication, cont’d Command Ascii Command Response Additional descriptionExecutive mode Firmware version, part number & information requests Command Ascii Command Response Values Command/response table for special function SIS commandsInstalling the software Using the control programControl Software for Windows Using the help program Serial Communication, cont’d AAppendix Specifications AppendixQSD 204 Appendix QSD 204 Appendix A-3 GeneralAccessories Part Numbers and AccessoriesAccessories Part number Included partsQSD 204 Appendix A-5 Firmware Upgrade InstallationLocating the three firmware IC chips U17 U38 U41QSD 204 Appendix A-7 Serial Digital Interface SDI Card InstallationPin socket on back of SDI card Pin connector on main board

QSD 204, QSD 204 D specifications

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