Kramer Electronics PIP-200xl Firmware Upgrade, Downloading from the Internet, Upgrading Firmware

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Firmware Upgrade

8 Firmware Upgrade

The PIP-300firmware 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 firmware (see section 8￿ .3)

8.1Downloading from the Internet

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

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

2.Extract this file to a folder (for example, C:\Program Files\KramerFlash).

3.Create a shortcut on your desktop to the EXE file, and install the GOAL TENDER programmer software, following the on-screen installation instructions.

8.2Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port

Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a PIP-300unit, do the following:

1.Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the PIP-300unit to the RS-232 DB9 COM port on your PC, via a straight pin-to-pin cable1 (no null-modem adapter is used in this case!).

2.Push in the PROG. (IN) button.

3.Connect the power to the PIP-300unit and switch it ON.

8.3Upgrading Firmware

Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware:

1.Double click the 1000-ISPV2 icon on the desktop.

The software immediately searches for communication between the PC and the PIP-300, and the GOAL screen appears as follows:

1 For firmware upgrade via the RS-232 port, no Null-modem connection is required. The Null modem (supplied) is used for control via RS-232, not for upgrading

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Contents Models Figures ContentsTables Introduction Getting StartedQuick Start Menu Items Overview PIP-300 and PIP-200xl featureDefine the Picture in Picture Inserter machines Your Picture in Picture Inserter MachinesPIP-200xl Picture in Picture Inserter PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter Front Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features Rear Panel Picture in Picture Inserter FeaturesFeature Function Before Installing on a Rack Installing on a RackConnecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter Connecting a PCUsing the Menu Configuring and Operating your PIP-300PIP-300 Main Menu Items Menu Item FunctionPIP-300 Menu Guide Mode Submenu Features PIP Sizing and Positioning FeaturesMode Function Video Settings Submenu Features Presets Submenu FeaturesRecommended PIP sizes Labeling Submenu Displaying the Layers in the PIP Mode Press Input button 1, orSize and position channels 1 and 3 as desired Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Firmware UpgradeDownloading from the Internet Upgrading FirmwareAction area, select Erase then Program PIP-200xl PIP-300 Technical SpecificationsProtocol Definitions Communication Protocol1# Hex Description Instruction Codes for the Communication ProtocolDetails of Instruction SET Instruction 0x11 Contrast Instruction 0x21 to Instruction 0x29 Labeling Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty 2900-000081 REV