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8 MCP-4A MEMORY CONTROL PROGRAM (FOR USE WITH TH-D72A/E)

TH-D72A/E

CONTENTS

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1. Check that the specifications for your computer meet the following that are necessary to use

MCP-4A.

Table 8-1 MCP-4A Computer Specifications Table

Note:

If using Windows XP, it is necessary to install the “Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 1 or later)” on the PC.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 do not require NET Framework since this newer version of Windows already contains the

necessary environment software.

To determine if “Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 1 or later)” is installed on your computer with Windows XP,

click “Control Panel” > “Add or Remove Programs” and check in the list of installed software. If the list includes “.NET

Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 1 or later)”, another installation is not necessary.

.NET Framework Run-time can be downloaded from the Microsoft web site.

A virtual COM port driver needs to be installed onto the PC to use the MCP-4A with a USB cable.

Do not connect the transceiver to a PC using a USB cable before installing the virtual COM port driver.

Virtual COM Port Driver:

http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/vcp_e.html

2. Download the newest version of MCP-4A from the Kenwood web site URL shown below:

MCP-4A download location:

http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/mcp4a_e.html

(URL is subject to change).

3. Extract the downloaded file into a designated folder.

In the designated folder, a folder will be created.
Execute the “setup.exe” in the folder, and follow the instructions that appear on the display to
install MCP-4A.

Note:

Windows Vista and Windows 7 require that you click the “Allow (A)” button when the User Account Control window

displays a message asking permission to install the software.

Installing MCP-4A alone without first installing “Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 1 or later)” will result in

MCP-4A not being able to start. “Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 1 or later)” must be installed first.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 do not require “Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 1 or later)” since this newer

version of Windows already contains the necessary environment software.

8.1 Downloading and Installing MCP-4A

Computer

Required Specification

Operating System

Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later) (32-bit))
Windows Vista (Service Pack 1 or later) (32-bit/ 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit/ 64-bit)

Run-time
Environment

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 1 or later) must be installed.

CPU

CPU clock frequency recommended by OS or faster

Memory

More than OS recommended capacity

Hard Disk

30 MB or more free space.

Display

XGA resolution or higher (1024 x 768)

Communication
Port

USB 1.0/2.0 port.

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