Panasonic WJ-SX150A manual Firmware Update, Installation of SX150A Program Writer

FIRMWARE UPDATE

This setting is required when there is a firmware version dif- ference among each unit in the master-slave connection. Before the procedure, confirm the versions written on the label on each CD-ROM.

■Installation of SX150A Program Writer

Note: Refer to p. 79 for the platform necessary for installa- tion.

1.Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the PC.

2.Open the CD-ROM drive window.

The file is located in the following directory.

E: \PWriter\SetupPWriter.exe (E is the CD-ROM drive.)

3.Double-click the “SetupPWriter.exe” icon to begin the installation. The Welcome window will appear on the PC screen.

4.Press the NEXT button to continue the installation.

5.Respond to the dialog boxes by following the directions given.

■Firmware Update of SX150A Program Writer

1.Connect the matrix switcher's serial port to that of the PC with the 9-pin D-sub cable. (Refer to p. 48.)

2.Launch SX150A Program Writer by selecting “Start” – “Programs” – “Panasonic” – “SX150A Program Writer”. The RS232C Setting window will appear on the PC screen.

3.Confirm whether the following are selected. Then, click on "SET".

Baud Rate: 38400

Data Bit: 8

Parity: NONE

Stop Bit: 1

Com Port: 1 (Select the usable communication-port number of the PC.)

Note: Conform the baud rate to the SERIAL port setting in 740 CAMERA/DATA 1 - 4 PORT. (Refer to pp. 74 and 75.) The factory default setting is 38400 bps.

4.Set the mode selector at the front panel as shown in the Version confirmation mode window. Besides, make sure the unit number selector is set to “0”.

In case you have changed the selector settings, do the following after Step 4.

(1)Turn off the unit.

(2)Turn on the unit again.

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