11 . Firmware Update
A premature termination of the software update process leads to the
complete loss of the firmware but does not erase the nanosyncs HD
BIOS. Please switch the unit off and on again, use the PING
command and restart the firmware update procedure again.
The firmware version installed in your nanosyncs HD is displayed
every time the unit is switched on.
After the LED test (all LEDs on for about 1 second) the currently
installed firmware version is shown on the first two leftmost LED
columns for about 1 second in the format "n.m".
If a CRC error occurs, the software update process is stopped and is
indicated by all LEDs flashing in a slow 2 second beat (0,5 Hz).
First column reflects version digit "n", the second column is version
digit "m".
After a successful firmware update the unit starts and shows the new
firmware version.
The previous menu settings are saved but should be verified, as the
new firmware possibly contains new features and settings.
Example:
Bottom LED column 1 and top LED column 2 are on: version 1.4.
To update the firmware you need a PC running Windows-XP or a
MAC with OSX.
12 . nanoSETUP Software
Go to www.nanosyncs.com and download the newest nanosyncs HD
firmware file (NFXXXX.DAT) and the nanoSETUP software for
Windows XP.
nanoSETUP is a free utility program running under Windows XP.
One or multiple nanosyncs units can be configured with this software.
The "PING" command detects automatically via USB connected
nanosyncs units.
Make a USB connection from your computer to the nanosyncs HD
using the supplied USB A-B cable.
In addition to the standard parameter settings it is possible to
configure special functions of the nanosyncs HD:
Now start the software "nanoSETUP". The serial number and
firmware version of the connected nanosyncs HD unit(s) are
displayed.
(1) NTSC Pedestals can be switched on/ off to set the black level of
SD NTSC sync signals to +7.5 IRE (as used in the USA).
(1) Select the update window under "Options -> Firmwareupdate".
(2) "Black Rosendahl on VO6" changes the HD trilevel sync output
on video output 6 (VO6) into a bi-level sync signal as used by Dolby
Encoders/ Decoders. The frame rate of this signal follows the
selected HD standard setting.
(2) Load a valid firmware file NFXXXX.DAT.
The program indicates the date and the version of the firmware.
(3) Press the "Program" button to start the update.
(3) "Pilotton on WO8" outputs a 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94 or 60Hz square
wave signal on word clock output 8 according to the SD standard
selection.
The upload process is indicated by all LEDs on during the erase
process and fast flashing LEDs during the programming operation.
This process takes about one minute and is indicated by a progress
bargraph in the software display.
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