HD9690 Series HDTV Graticule Generator Manual
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Revision 1.5
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Prior to initiating the upgrade process:
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Confirm the version of code currently installed on the unit by using the front panel display.
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Download the new application code from the Evertz FTP site (www.evertz.com) Unzip the file into a
temporary working folder on your PC.
5.3.1. Upgrading the Firmware Using FTP
You will need the following equipment in order to update the Firmware:
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PC with available communications port and ethernet network port. The communication speed is
1152600 baud, therefore a 486 PC or better with a 16550 UART based communications port is
recommended.
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“Straight-thru” serial extension cable (DB9 female to DB9 male) or (DB25 female to DB9 male).
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Appropriate ethernet cable as outlined in section 2.5.
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Terminal program such as HyperTerminal
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New firmware supplied by Evertz.
5.3.1.1.
Step 1 – Determine the IP Addresses
Before any FTP (file transfer protocol) upgrades can be initiated, the user must determine the IP address
of the HD9690unit. Both the PC/laptop and the unit must be on the same subnet for the FTP upgrade to
work properly.
1. Connect a ‘straight through’ serial cable to the
UPGRADE/COM1
DB9 connector on the rear panel
2. Connect the 9 pin female connector on the end of the serial cable to the PCs’ RS-232 communications
port
3. Start the terminal program.
4. Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
Baud
115200
Parity
no
Data bits
8
Stop bits
2
Flow Control
None
5. Once the unit is powered-up, the HyperTerminal connection displays boot-up status information and
once completed, ends with the “Status Message” as shown below:
Initialization Completed - HD9690 Running
