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2 Quick Start
This chapter offers a quick start guide on how to connect the DLP471TEEVM or DLP650TEEVM to the
DLPC7540EVM, how to power up the DLPC7540EVM, and how to program the DLPC7540EVM to display a
SPLASH image on the DMD.
2.1 Downloading the Software
Before programming the DLPC7540EVM, ensure the DLPDLC-GUI and DMD firmware are both downloaded
on the PC. The DLPDLC-GUI will allow for operation of the EVM. The DMD firmware is required so the
DLPC7540EVM knows which DMD is being controlled. The DLP471TEEVM comes with a DLP471TE DMD
which is for 4K display applications. The EVM when installed with DLP471TE DMD can operate using
DLP471TE (4K) or DLP471NE (1080p) based firmware. Similarly, the DLP650TEEVM comes with a DLP650TE
DMD for 4K display applications and can operate with DLP650TE (4K) or DLP471NE (1080p) based firmware.
Any of the two types of DMD EVMs can also be retrofitted with their corresponding 1080p DMDs (DLP471NE/
DLP651NE) but will not have XPR operation enabled. See
Table 2-1 for summary of firmware compatibility.
Table 2-1. Flash Image Compatibility Summary
DLP471TEEVM DLP650TEEVM
Flash image
1
DLP471TE DMD DLP471NE DMD DLP650TE DMD DLP651NE DMD
Flash_DLPC7540_DLP471TE_LED.img
✓ ✓
2
Flash_DLPC7540_DLP471TE_LPCW.img
✓ ✓
2
Flash_DLPC7540_DLP471NE_LED.img
✓
2
✓
Flash_DLPC7540_DLP471NE_LPCW.img
✓
2
✓
Flash_DLPC7540_DLP650TE_LED.img
✓ ✓ 2
Flash_DLPC7540_DLP650TE_LPCW.img
✓ ✓ 2
Flash_DLPC7540_DLP651NE_LED.img
✓ 2 ✓
Flash_DLPC7540_DLP651NE_LPCW.img
✓ 2 ✓
1. The DMD supporting firmware and DLPDLC-GUI can be found in the EVM tool folder and in the product
pages on TI.com. These are the product pages for the DLP471TE , DLP471NE , DLP650TE , DLP651NE , and
the DLPC7540 .
2. XPR operation which is required for 4K resolution is disabled.
2.2 Connecting the DLP471TEEVM, or DLP650TEEVM, to the DLPC7540EVM
Before connecting the DLP471TEEVM/DLP650TEEVM to the DLPC7540EVM, locate the two flex cables that
are packaged with the DLP471TEEVM/DLP650TEEVM. Ensure the flex cables are not torn or damaged before
connecting the DMD EVMs or the DLPC7540EVM.
The flex cables are exactly the same, meaning there is not a right or left cable. The cables are interchangeable.
Connect the DLP471TEEVM or DLP650TEEVM to the DLPC7540EVM formatter board by connecting the two
flex cables matching the board connectors as listed in
Table 2-2 .
Table 2-2. Flex Cables Connection Assignment
DLPC7540EVM (Formatter Board) DLP471TEEVM/DLP650TEEVM
J7 J1
J10 J2
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