Inverto IDL 7000m TCX, User Manual

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4.1.8.1. Product Information
Select “Product Information” by pressing the “OK” key (6). A new screen with
data will be opened (see picture 26). At the end, just press “Exit” key (22).
4.1.8.2. Software update
Generally, there are three ways to update the software of the digital
receiver: Over The Air (OTA), Over The Cable (OTC) and through the USB
port. In the following sections, you can find more detailed information about
OTA, OTC and download through the USB port.
To access the software update, press the Menu key of the remote control,
then select the “ settings” menu and then select the “System information”
menu. Once you are in the “system information” menu, Select “Software
update” by pressing the “OK” key (6) to start the OTA software update
procedure (see the following sections).
4.1.8.2.1. Software update via antenna (OTA)
During the OTA software update, the unit will first search for the update signal. During the search, a message box “Software update”
will be displayed on the TV set – this process may take several minutes. To stop this process, press the “Red” function key (8) or
“Exit” key (22). If the new software is available, the user will be informed and ask to confirm the download. The user will be asked to
confirm the download two times, to help prevent accidental changes. During the download, the “OTA” message will be displayed on
the TV screen, showing the progress bar. After all data has been received, the digital receiver will update the current software and
automatically restart. All user preferences and channel lists will remain unchanged.
Note:
Not in all countries Updates OTA are broadcasted
4.1.8.2.2. Software update via serial cable (OTC)
In order to update the software using the service port on the rear panel, the user will require a RS232 cable, PC with RS232
connection, and terminal software for the PC, such as HyperTerminal in Windows. The user must also have the software file, which
can be downloaded from the internet at www.ftacom.com. To update the software using the cable, use the following steps:
1 – Switch the digital receiver off using the main power switch (17) on the rear panel.
2 – Connect the digital receiver to the PC using a RS232 cable (service port (7) on the rear panel).
3 – In the terminal software of the PC, open a communication port with following parameters: 115200bps, 8bit, 1stop bit, no parity
and no flow control.
4 – Select the new software file to send to the unit and set the protocol to 1k X modem.
5 – Switch on the digital receiver to start the loading procedure.
During the transfer, the receiver will display the message “OTC” with a progress bar. After the file has been received and unpacked,
the digital receiver will update the current software and automatic restart. All user preferences and channel lists will remain
unchanged.
Note: Do not switch off your product while it is downloading the software.
Note: In some occasions, a new software may require a factory reset of the product due to the new introduced functionalities it may
add. Consult the internet at www.ftacom.com for the details regarding a specific software download.
4.1.8.2.3. Software update via USB stick
To update the software using the service USB connection (front panel), the user will have to load first this software in an USB stick,
using a PC or a Notebook. The most update to date software can be downloaded from the internet at www.ftacom.com.
To update the software using the USB stick, use the following steps:
1 – Switch the digital receiver off using the main power switch (17) on the rear panel.
2 – Connect the USB stick to the proper connector (11) on the front panel
3 – Press the “Menu” key on the remote control
4 – Choose “Settings” followed by “System Information”.
5 – Plug the USB Stick into your PVR and make sure that it is recognized properly.
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