The TGP-5 has a rear panel RS-232 Serial communication port. This allows the FLASH memory to be upgraded to the latest software by connecting to a PC.
The TGP-5 software may be updat- ed to refine operational details and to include new features. Downloadable updates will be posted on our website: www.sunfire.com.
Communications
Serial RS-232, 9600 Baud, 8-N-1
DB-9 Wiring
PINS 1, 6 and 4 are joined together internally
PINS 7 and 8 are joined together internally
PIN 2- Data from TGP-5 to controller (TGP-5 transmit)
PIN 3- Data from controller to TGP-5 (TGP-5 receive)
PIN 5- Ground/Common PIN 9- No connection
The RS-232 connector is female.
Serial Cable
To connect the TGP-5 port to a computer, you will need a "straight- through" serial cable. This has con- nector pins at one end connected directly to the pins of the connector at the other end. For example, pin 1 at one end connects to pin 1 at the other end, pin 2 connects to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3 and so on.
These common cables are avail- able from most computer stores (or from Radio Shack as # 26-117). It should be 9-pin male at one end, to fit into the TGP-5 and normally 9-pin female at the other, to fit into your computer's serial port (COM1 or COM2).
User's Manual
Update Procedure
1.The current version level of the software running your TGP-5 can be found by looking at the Version Level OSD menu. This is under the Software OSD menu (see page 37).
2.Downloadable updates are on our website www.sunfire.com. If the website file is newer than your current version, follow the website directions and down- load the new file onto your computer's hard drive.
3.Record your calibration, preset stations or other settings on page 57. In most cases, the upgrade will not affect any of these settings, but it is good to record them just in case.
4.Turn off your computer and the TGP-5. Position them close enough so that they can be easily connected using your serial cable. If you have a lap- top computer, then it may be easier to bring that close to the TGP-5. Otherwise, you need to disconnect the TGP-5 and move it close to your computer.
5.Connect the TGP-5 RS-232 port to the corresponding serial port on your computer.
6.Turn on the TGP-5 and your computer.
7.Find the file you downloaded in step 2, and run the program.
8.In AUTO mode, the software will look for an active serial connection and upload the new file. The TGP-5 display will show the status.
9.When the file transfer is com- plete, press the Power switch on the TGP-5 front panel. This completes the upgrade.
10.Turn off your computer and the TGP-5, and disconnect the se- rial cable.
External Control
The RS-232 port also allows the TGP-5 to be controlled externally by Home Theater controllers and com- puters.
Serial command set
The following information is for programmers and developers:
Contact Sunfire Technical Support, or our website www.sunfire.com for a list of serial commands.
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