Kramer Electronics VS-42HC - Manual (Page 27)

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
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9 Flash Memory Upgrade
The VS-42HC lets you upgrade both microcontrollers:
The Switcher Microcontroller (see section 9.1)
The Ethernet Microcontroller (see section 9.2)
9.1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade
The VS-42HC firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you
upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process
involves:
Downloading from the Internet (see section 9.1.1)
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 9.1.2)
Upgrading Firmware (see section 9.1.3)
9.1.1 Downloading from the Internet
You can download the up-to-date file 1 from the Internet. To do so:
1. Go to our Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com and download the file:
“FLIP_VS42HC.zip” from the Technical Support section.
2. Extract the file: “FLIP_VS42HC.zip” to a folder (for example, C:\Program
Files\Kramer Flash).
3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”.
9.1.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS-42HC unit, do
the following:
1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port according to section 7.1.
2. Push the rear panel Flash Upgr. button
2 to Program using a small screwdriver
3. Switch the unit ON
Note: this sequence is critical – first push the Flash Upgr. button and then turn on
the unit
1 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only. File names are liable to change from time to time
2 Item 31 in Table 3