Flash Memory Upgrade
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8 Flash Memory Upgrade
The
VP-4x4xl
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 8.1)
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 8.2)
Upgrading Firmware (see section 8.3)
8.1 Downloading from the Internet
You can download the up-to-date file from the Internet. To do so:
1. Go to our Web site at and download the file: “FLIP_VP4x4xl.zip” from the
Technical Support section.
2. Extract the file: “
FLIP_VP4x4xl.zip
” to a folder (for example, C:\Program
Files\Kramer Flash).
3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “
FLIP.EXE
”.
8.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a
VP-4x4xl
unit, do
the following:
1. Connect the RS-232
DB9 rear panel port on the
VP-4x4xl
unit to the
Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat
cable to the RS-232 DB9 COM port on your PC (see section 6.3).
2. On the rear panel, push in the FLASH PROG. button (to program), using a
screwdriver.
3. Connect the power on the
VP-4x4xl
unit and switch it ON.
8.3 Upgrading Firmware
Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware:
1. Double click the desktop icon: “
Shortcut to
FLIP.EXE
”.
The Splash screen appears as follows:
