Kramer Electronics VP-727A-BA - Manual (Page 19)

Flash Memory Upgrade
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7 Flash Memory Upgrade
The VP-727A-BA firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you
upgrade 1
• Downloading from the Internet (see section
to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process
involves:
7.1)
• Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 7.2)
• Upgrading Firmware (see section 7.3)
7.1 Downloading from the Internet
You can download the up-to-date file 2
1. Go to our Web site at
from the Internet. To do so:
www.kramerelectronics.com and download the
file: “FLIP_VP727A-BA.zip” from the Technical Support section.
2. Extract the file: “FLIP_VP727A-BA.zip” to a folder (for example,
C:\Program Files\Kramer Flash).
3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”.
7.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-727A-BA unit,
do the following:
1. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port according to section 6.2.
2. On the rear side, slide the SETUP DIP 1 PROGRAM switch to ON.
3. Switch the unit ON.
Note: this sequence is critical – first push the FLASH PROG button and then turn
on the unit
1 Upgrade should be carried out by skilled technical personnel. Failure to upgrade correctly will result in the malfunction of
the machine
2 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only. File names are liable to change from time to time