SECTION 7

PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

7-1 Requirement

PC (486 type or higher) with Microsoft “Windows” Operating System

One COM-port free for usage

The Data Transfer Jig (p/n 1-792-172-11)

PREPARATION FOR SOFTWARE UPDATE

7-2 Hardware Set-up

Copy all the files to the PC (define own directory).

Connect the Data Transfer Jig to the PC COM-port (COM 1 or COM 2) and the CMD-Z28 external connector.

Attach battery pack to CMD-Z28; the CMD-Z28 is powered up from the battery pack.

The initial settings of the flash.exe program may not correspond with the normally correct settings. It is highly advisable to check the settings first (See page 12 for Software Set-up).

7-3 Software Set-up

Start the program Z28Loader.exe by double-clicking its icon on the Explorer in Windows.

Z28 Loader.exe

Settings can be saved to “flash.ini” in the windows directory.

Download Software to Mobile

Check Load Option to “Download to Mobile”

Click “START”

Select a file to download

Usually, you can download only a kind of file. “nonvm.sre” Software without NVM area.

Flash erase area is automatically calculated with the contents of the file.

Connect CMD-Z28 and set battery pack, and then start loading.

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Sony CMD-Z28 service manual Section Programming Instructions, Preparation for Software Update, Requirement, Hardware Set-up