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4. Firmware Update Procedure
From time to time Datavideo may release new firmware to either add new features or to fix reported
bugs in the current MCU-200P firmware. Customers can update the firmware themselves if they wish or
they can contact their local dealer or reseller for assistance should they prefer this method.
This page describes the firmware update process and it should take
approximately 20 minutes total
time to complete
. Once started
the update process should not be interrupted in any way
as this could
result in a non-responsive unit.
As well as a working MCU-200P you will need:
The latest firmware update for the
AD-1P
units
and
the
MCU-200P
.
USB 2.0 cable (USB A type-to-Micro USB).
A Windows computer (Vista / 7) with USB 2.0 port.
Note:
It is best to update the firmware of the
AD-1P
unit(s) at the same time as the
MCU-200P
.
4.1 How to update the MCU-200P firmware
1.
Turn off the MCU-200P power.
2.
Connect the MCU-200P to the PC via a USB cable.
3.
Set the five switches
on the MCU-200P unit to their middle position.
4.
Move switch up towards
(AWB)
and at the same time also press
the
shutter select
button in. Hold
both in place.
5.
Turn on the MCU-200P power.
6.
MCU-200P LED display will show “
L-x.x
”, and the PC will find MCU-200P by USB 2.0.
7.
Open “
MCU-200P_U1
” disk on PC.
8.
Delete the
bootcode.bin
file in “
MCU-200P_U1
” disk.
9.
Copy new
xxxxxxxxx.bin
file to the “
MCU-200P_U1
” disk. Do not worry about the new file name, the
MCU-200P will amend the file name automatically after reboot.
10.
Reboot MCU-200P.
Note:
It is best to update the firmware of the
AD-1P
unit(s) at the same time as the
MCU-200P
.
4.2 How to update the AD-1P firmware
1. Connect AD-1P to the PC via a USB cable (USB A Type – Micro USB)
2. Power on PC
3. Copy the firmware binary file to AD-1P from the PC.
Note:
1: It is best to update the firmware of the
AD-1P
unit(s) at the same time as the
MCU-200P
.
2: Please use win7 or earlier operating system.
3:
AD-1
and
AD-1P
share the same firmware.
