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232-ATSC 4 HDTV Tuner
HD Load Processor Firmware
This firmware process updates the HD processor in the 232-ATSC 4; it’s a much larger file and uses a
different set of steps for updating.
Download the new version of
HD Load
from the website. The .exe file will save the firmware to a
folder in
C:/CR Temp
when you click OK on the pop-up window.
Connect an RS-232 null modem cable from your Windows PC to the RS-232 input on the back of the
tuner. The data rate of the update is too fast to use the USB connection on the front of the tuner.
Remove the 12 VDC cable from the back of the tuner.
Go to the
CR Temp
folder and run HDLOAD.exe app.
Change the
Configuration Model
to
SupraHD.
Do this first, keep
Data Type
as
Application
Select the COM port you’re using from the pull-down list at
Connection
. Don’t select
Enable
Dynamic 2X Speed
. On some PCs, you may need to go to Control Panel/System/Hardware
manager, right-click the COM port, and select Update Driver.
Under the
File
option, browse to select the
ATSC4_Vxxx.raw
file.
Click the
Connect
button below Configuration.
Click the
Start
button to begin the download process
Hold down
both
Volume
(Left + Right) buttons and
connect DC power
. The front-panel display
will flash and show HD LOAD, to show it is in the Processor Download mode.
The
Download Progress
bar and
Message
box will keep you up to date on progress. If you have
difficulty downloading, try updating the driver for the USB adapter, use a different adapter, or retry
the process a few times.
The Message text will tell you when the process is complete. Close HD Loader reset DC power to the
tuner.
You can check the firmware update version by selecting
SETUP
, click
Up
to show the
Setup:Firmware
menu, press
right
twice to see the HD version.
