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FORMAT HARD DISK
The hard disk can be formatted to erase the entire content of the hard disk .
1.
On the “INSTALLATION” page, highlight “FORMAT
HARD DISK” and press the “ENTER” button.
2.
Use the “
Ż
” and “
Ź
” buttons to highlight between
“YES” and “NO”.
3.
Press the “ENTER” button to start formatting or
exit. Formatting the entire hard disk takes only
about 5 seconds.
Note: This action is destructive and all files on the hard
disk will be deleted.
S/W UPDATE
This option in the “INSTALLATION” page updates the software in the recorder. By keeping the system software
up-to-date, you enjoy the latest features and bug fixes. However, before you proceed to update the software,
consult your local dealer to obtain the latest software and m ake sure you know how to operate HyperTerminal®
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for the Windows®
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operating system on your computer.
1.
Highlight “S/W UPDATE” and press the “ENTER”
button.
2.
Use the “
Ż
” and “
Ź
” buttons to highlight between
“YES” and “NO”.
3.

Before you select “YES”

, follow the steps
outlined below to configure your PC first:
(a) Connect PC t o your HDD-J35 recorder with a
crossed-over RS232 cable (cable for null
modem).
(b) On the PC side:

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Launch the HyperTerminal

®

application.

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Name the connection.

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Select the correct COM port – usually COM1.

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Use the following COM port settings:
baud rate: 115200
data: 8
parity: none
stop bit: 1
flow control: none

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After you click the “OK” button, you may see
many messages appearing in the
HyperTerminal screen. Ignore them and
proceed to the next step.

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Select HyperTerminal’s basic function
“Transfer”.

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Select “Send File”.

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Browse to select the updated software file.

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Transfer protocol: “1K Xmodem”

DO NOT click on the “Send” button at this

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HyperTerminal® is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve Inc.

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Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.