APPENDIX A
Upgrading
Digital Magic
(Model # KD-DH12) Firmware
From time to time, Key Digital may offer firmware upgrades for Digital Magic. These upgrades will enhance the operation of your Digital Magic
unit, and are easily installed by connecting the RS-232 port (D-sub, 9-pin female connector) on the upper-left rear panel of your Digital Magic unit
to a desktop or notebook PC using a standard RS-232-cable. The files you will need to perform any upgrades are available via e-mail by contacting
us at
or you can download them from our Key Digital web site at
http://www.keydigital.com/downloads/DH12upgrade.zip
Once you have downloaded the necessary executables and firmware upgrade files from our Key Digital web site onto your computer, please follow
these simple steps for Firmware Upgrade using the Flash Manager:
With your Digital Magic unit in the Power-OFF condition, connect the RS-232 port of your Digital Magic unit to the COM port of your computer using
a straight RS-232 cable (not a null modem cable).
Execute “flashman.exe” on your PC and select a COM port (COM1 or COM2). If you select an occupied COM port, an error message will alert you to
close the program and execute it again.
Press the [LOAD] button and select the binary file (“flash_xxxx.bin”). If the file is loaded correctly, the program will display a check sum value
that must have the same value as in file name.
Press the [PROGRAM] button ( “Looking for a STB connected... “) and press the POWER button on the Digital Magic front panel (Power-ON). If the
download process is proceeding properly, a message will advise you of the download progress.
The download process may take up to 8 minutes
— please wait for the entire download to complete, and do not disrupt this process.
NOTE:
If the “flashman.exe” does not execute properly, then repeat the steps 2 – 4 above. The “flashman.exe” generates a
“flashman.cfg” file in the first execution. If the download message does not appear, try powering OFF and ON your Digital Magic unit.
If the download has been successful, the “All Programming Done” message will appear. At this time, Power OFF your Digital Magic unit. Then, close
the Flash Manager program and again turn ON the Power to your Digital Magic unit, execute the “FACTORY DEFAULT” in the menu function, and
check the unity.
It is now a good idea to check the basic operation of your Digital Magic unit to be sure that it is working properly and the upgrade was indeed suc-
cessful. Should you encounter any problems during or after your firmware upgrade procedure, call us toll-free at 1-866-780-5069 or contact us by
e-mail at
Digital Magic
OP E R AT ING IN S T R U C T ION S
Model KD-DH12
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