Panasonic DP-1510P, Service Manual

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APR 2002
Edition 2.0
DP-1510P/1810P
/1810F/2010E
3.4. Updating the Firmware
This machine is equipped with an F-ROM (Flash ROM). F-ROM offers the flexibility of quick and easy
firmware updates, creation of a master firmware card, backup and restore of firmware and machine
parameters.
The following is the basic procedure to update the firmware of the machine. The details are described in the
Firmware Update Tool Operating Instructions.
3.4.1. Creating a Master Firmware Card
A. Utilizing the Firmware Update Kit
1. Install the Firmware Update Kit.
2. Install a Flash Memory Card (4 MB) into the machine.
3. Follow the instructions included in the Firmware Update Kit User’s Guide.
B. Copying the Firmware from an Existing Machine using a 4MB Flash Memory Card
1. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position.
2. Install a Flash Memory Card (4 MB) into the machine.
3. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position.
4. Press “FUNCTION”, “ORIGINAL SIZE” keys and then Key “3” on the keypad sequentially.
5. Perform the Copy Service Mode F9-08-00 (FIRMWARE BACKUP HOST PROGRAM <4MB>).
6. The firmware is copied into the Flash Memory Card.
7. After the backup is completed, press "STOP" first and then press “FUNCTION” + “CLEAR” keys
simultaneously to return to standby.
8. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position.
9. Remove the Master Firmware Card that you just created from the machine.
10. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position.
11. Use this Master Firmware Card to update the firmware on other machines.
C. Copying the Firmware from an Existing Machine using two 2MB Flash Memory Cards
1. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position.
2. Install a Flash Memory Card (2 MB) into the machine.
3. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position.
4. Press “FUNCTION”, “ORIGINAL SIZE” keys and then Key “3” on the keypad sequentially.
5. Perform the Copy Service Mode F9-08-01 (FIRMWARE BACKUP HOST PART A <2MB>).
6. The firmware is copied into the Flash Memory Card.
7. After the backup is completed, press "STOP" first and then press “FUNCTION” + “CLEAR” keys
simultaneously to return to standby.
8. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position.
9. Remove the Master Firmware Card that you just created from the machine and install a second
Flash Memory Card (2 MB) into the machine.
10. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position.
11. Press “FUNCTION”, “ORIGINAL SIZE” keys and then Key “3” on the keypad sequentially.
12. Perform the Copy Service Mode F9-08-02 (FIRMWARE BACKUP HOST PART B <2MB>).
13. The firmware is copied into the Flash Memory Card.
14. After the backup is completed, press "STOP" first and then press “FUNCTION” + “CLEAR” keys
simultaneously to return to standby.
15. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF (O) position.
16. Remove the Master Firmware Card that you just created from the machine.
17. Turn the Power Switch to the ON (I) position.
18. Use these 2 Master Firmware Cards to update the firmware on other machines.