Panasonic DVCPRO AJ-CA901P, Service Manual

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INF-1
Version Upgrade procedure of PLD (ALTERA)
This product uses CPLD. At the time of a version upgrade, use the upgrade tool, connect the respective connector,
and use the CPLD writing software VSI4215B which can be downloaded from the Web site.
Board
PLD Writer
Connection Connector
Number of pins Manufacture Quantity
BS Audio P3 8P ALTERA 1
1. Preparation
1. The following tools are required for the version upgrade.
ITEM REMARK
CPLD WRITER VFK1590
D-sub 25pin-25pin Cable Straight (Male – Female), Length : shorter then 1 meter
Version Upgrade Software
MAX+plus II Software
(Please download from
www.altera.com/support/device/programming/sup-asap2.html
Then select “asap2.exe 10.1”)
* The software of version 10.1 or later must be used.
Version Upgrade Data tdf file (”VSIXXXX” include it)
Personal Computer WINDOWS 95  or 98 
2. Connection
1. Connect the D-sub 25P cable between CN201 (for ALTERA) connector of the CPLD WRITER and Personal
Computer (Printer port).
2. Connect the CPLD WRITER cable (VFK1590P2) between respective connector (Please refer to chart on page
INF3) and connector P201 on CPLD WRITER.
NOTE: VFK1590P2 is accessory of VFK1590 and it can be order as service part.
3. Turn on VTR and Personal Computer (Windows mode).
D-SUB 25 pin
Cable
PC
CN201
Connector
P201 Connector VFK1590
VFK1590P2
AJ-BS901
BS Audio Board