Kramer Electronics VP-23RC Flash Memory Upgrade for the Media / Room Controller Section

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Flash Memory Upgrade

12.Disconnect the RS-232rear panel port on the VP-23RCunit from the Null-modem adapter.

13.Release the FLASH PROG button on rear panel.

14.Connect the power to the VP-23RC.

10.2Flash Memory Upgrade for the Media / Room Controller Section

The VP-23RCMedia/Room control firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes!

The process involves:

￿Downloading the upgrade package from the Internet

￿Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port 1 in the CONTROLLER area

￿Upgrading the firmware

￿Installing the Web Applet

10.2.1Downloading from the Internet

You can download the up-to-date file1 from the Internet. To do so:

1.Go to our Web site at http://www.Kramerelectronics.com and download the file: ª RC_vp23rc_xx.zipº from the technical support section.

2.Extract the file ª RC_vp23rc_xx.zip º package, which includes the KFR-Programmer application setup and the .s19 firmware file, to a folder (for example, C:\Program Files\KFR Upgrade).

3.Install the KFR-Programmer Application.

10.2.2Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port

Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on the VP-23RC, do the following:

1.Connect the RS-232 Terminal Block Connector rear panel port 1 in the CONTROLLER area to the Null-modem adapter via a 3-wire split cable, and connect the Null-modem adapter to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.

2.Set DIP 1 on the PROGRAM dipswitches located in the CONTROLLER area ON.

3.Connect the power on your machine.

1 File names are liable to change from time to time

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Contents Model Contents Figures Atmel Flip Window TablesQuick Start IntroductionGetting Started Getting Started About the VP-23RC OverviewUnderstanding the Media / Room Controller Section Controlling the VP-23RC VP-23RC Configuration Example Connecting the VP-23RC Rear PanelTerm Definition Recommendations for Achieving the Best PerformanceVP-23RC Front Panel Your Presentation Switcher / ControllerVP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller Front View VP-23RC Rear Panel FeatureVP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller Rear View RS-232 Feature FunctionVP-23RC Underside Panel Reset VS HSSome models, the front panel may feature built-in rack ears Installing the VP-23RC on a RackBefore Installing on a Rack How to Rack MountConnecting the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher Section If required, connect a PC to the RS-232 port see Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output CAT 5 Pinout Wiring the CAT 5 Line OUT RJ-45 ConnectorWire Color Shielded Twisted Pair STP / Unshielded Twisted Pair UTPConnecting to the Media / Room Controller Equipment Connecting the VP-23RC Media/Room Controller Section Description Setting the Media / Room Controller Program DipswitchesProgram Dipswitch Settings Controlling the VP-23RC via a PC Controlling the VP-23RCRS-232 Rear Panel Port Location For… Connecting an RS-232 Port to a PCFunction Description Dipswitch SettingsControlling via the Ethernet Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485Select Properties Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties Window Front Panel Buttons Operating Your VP-23RCOperating Your VP-23RC Internet Example of a Typical Setup in the Lecture Auditorium Button Macro Sequence Commands ConfigurationShows an operating example Independent Switchers Mode Presentation Switcher Section OperationMaster Audio Mode Switching in the Master Audio Mode Presentation Switcher Selector Buttons Macro Sequence Flash Memory Upgrade for the Presentation Switcher Section Flash Memory UpgradeUpgrading the Firmware Click OK and select ª Load Hexº from the File menu Loading the Hex Atmel -Flip Window Connected Flash Memory Upgrade for the Media / Room Controller Section KFR-Programmer Window Installing the Web Applet2Troubleshooting Firmware Upgrade Issues Includes the technical specifications1 Technical SpecificationsAudio Gain Control Hex Tables Hex TableDecrease Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master AudioIncrease or Decrease the Audio Output Gain by One Step Microphone Master Out Video IncreaseProtocol Definitions Communication ProtocolInstruction Codes Reset Machine Switch Groups0111 1000 1001 +23 Limited Warranty 2900-000155 REV