Kramer Electronics VP-1608 user manual Flash Memory Upgrade, Downloading from the Internet

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8 Flash Memory Upgrade

The VP-1608firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves:

•Downloading from the Internet (see Section 8.1)

•Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see Section 8.2)

•Upgrading the firmware (see Section 8.3)

8.1Downloading from the Internet

To download the up-to-date file from the Internet:

1.Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com and download the file: “FLIP_VP1608.zip” from the Technical Support section.

2.Extract the file: “FLIP_VP1608.zip” to a folder (for example, C:\Program Files\Kramer Flash).

3.Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”.

8.2Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port

Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-1608unit, do the following:

1.Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub (F) rear panel port on the VP-1608to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub (F) COM port on your PC (see Section 5.1) with a 9-wire flat cable.

2.Connect the power on the VP-1608unit and switch it ON.

3.Set the underside Flash Program switches (see Figure 11), as follows:

Set Flash Program switch 1 to Program

Set Flash Program switch 2 to Reset

Set Flash Program switch 2 to Normal

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Contents VP-1608 Page Contents Figures Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best PerformanceOverview Defining the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio MatrixVP 1608 Overview Feature Function Overview Flash Program Switch Installing in a Rack Connecting a Single VP-1608 Connecting the VP-1608 Connecting to the VP-1608 via RS-232 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 PortSetting the Machine # DIP-Switches Setting the Delay DIP-Switches Connecting Multiple VP-1608 Units Connecting via a PC or Serial ControllerConnecting via an RS-485 Controller Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485VP-1608 Connecting Multiple VP-1608 Units Using the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option Operating Your VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio MatrixSwitching OUT-IN Combinations To set the breakaway optionConfirming Settings Toggling between the AT Once and Confirm ModesStoring/Recalling Input/Output Configurations To store the current status in memory, do the followingTo recall an input/output configuration, do the following To delete an input/output configuration, do the followingAdjusting the Audio Gain Control Resetting the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio MatrixLocking and Unlocking the Front Panel To lock the VP-1608Displaying Unit Characteristics Resetting to the Current StatusFlash Memory Upgrade Connecting the PC to the RS-232 PortDownloading from the Internet To download the up-to-date file from the InternetTo upgrade the firmware, follow these steps Upgrading the FirmwareAT89C51RD2 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu RS-232 Window If an error message Not Finished shows, click Run again Technical Specifications InputsTable of Hex Codes for Serial Communication VP-1608 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Hex Tables for Audio Input Gain ControlInputs Hex Tables for Audio Output Gain Control VP-1608 Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Kramer Protocol Machine NumberVP-1608 Kramer Protocol Load Video Data VP-1608 Kramer Protocol Page 2900