Panasonic AJHD1200AP - DVCPRO HD VTR, Service Manual

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INF-15
9. SOFTWARE VERSION UPGRADE METHOD
This VTR uses built-in Flash ROM Microcomputers (CPU) and FPGA, CPLD IC's.
At the time of a version upgrade, use the version up tool, cables and software as shown in table 9-1.
Board IC Type IC Name Name of
Manufacture
Version Up
Tool
Version Up
Software
Version Up
Procedure
CPU (FLASH) AV/DV Mitsubishi VFK1304A VFK1248M or higher 9-1-2
FPGA (PLD) REC/PB ALTERA VFK1304A VFK1248M or higher 9-1-3
REC/PB
PLD REC/PB LATTICE VFK1590 *ispVM 9-2-3
CPU (FLASH) SYS/IF MITUBISHI VFK1304A VFK1248M or higher 9-1-2 V_OUT/SYS
FPGA (PLD) VOUT XILNX VFK1304A VFK1248M or higher 9-1-3
CPU (FLASH) SERVO Panasonic VFK1304A VFK1248M or higher 9-1-2 SERVO
PLD SERVO XILINX VFK1590 *iMPACK 9-2-4
APROC FPGA (PLD) APROC ALTERA VFK1590 *Max Plus II 9-2-2
CPU (FLASH) DIF Mitsubishi VFK1304A VFK1248M or higher 9-1-2 1394 IF
(AJ-YAD120AG) FPGA (PLD) 1394 IF XILINX VFK1590 VFK1879 9-2-5
SGEN/SDI
(AJ-YA120AG)
FPGA (PLD) SDI ALTERA VFK1590 *Max Plus II 9-2-2
UDC(IP_CONV)
(AJ-YA120AG)
FPGA (PLD) UDC ALTERA VFK1590 *Max Plus II 9-2-2
<Note> 1. The Version Up Software name with (*) should be downloaded from the manufacture’s Web site.
Table 9-1
9-1. Flash ROM (Microcomputer) and PLD Version Upgrade by Flash
Memory Version Up Tool (VFK1304A)
<Note>
This software will not function using Windows XP, 2000, or ME. You must use either Windows 95® or
Windows 98® software to operate this Flash Memory Version Upgrade.
9-1-1. Preparations for the Version Upgrade
1. Items required for flash memory writing
Version Upgrade Software ......................................................... VFK1248M or higher
VFK1248M consist of 4 type of software as shown below.
· VSI2312M.exe
· f_servo.obf
· FW103u.exe
· Setting.ini
Personal Computer : WINDOWS95/98
RS-232C Cable (D-sub 25pin-25 pin cross cable or D-sub 9 pin-25 pin cross cable)
Flash Memory Version Up Tool..................................................
VFK1304A
2. Switch setting of the flash memory version upgrade jig
Confirm that the switch settings for the "flash memory version up tool (VFK1304A)" are as shown below.
SW1-1: ON SW1-3: OFF
SW1-2: ON SW1-4: OFF
3. Connection
1. Connect the Flash Memory Version Up Tool (VFK1304A) with Personal Computer (MS-DOS,
Windows 95® or 98®) by RS-232C cross cable as shown in figure 9-1A-1.
2. Connect the flexible cable from the Flash Memory Version Up Tool to the connector on the board to
be version upgraded as shown in figures 9-1A-1 and 9-1A-3.
3. Turn on the VTR power and Personal Computer power.
4. Copy the Program Data software as shown table 9-1A-2 into the personal computer.