
HD3 Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc
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Allows you to update and verify firmware version
New features for the HD3 are posted to our website as they become available. Our custom-
ers have access to these features via firmware updates for the lifetime of the product. Please
check this site regularly to implement the newest changes. Firmware updates are located at
http://www.ffv.com/page/support.htm.
PLEASE BE AWARE SOME FIRMWARE UPDATES
WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO PLAY OLD FOOTAGE (see firmware notes).
Locate the latest revision of firmware – filename xxx.fud. Make sure to download and unzip
the fud file so it will be seen during the updating process.
Connect the HD3 to your computer:
1. Connect DB-9 cable to RS-232 side of converter
2. Connect other side of DB-9 cable to serial port of computer
(If the computer does not provide a 9 pin serial port, a USB to Serial converter is neces-
sary – Keyspan (part number USA-19HS) makes an inexpensive one that works well. If
using a USB to serial converter please make sure the driver has been downloaded onto your
computer)
Once the HD3 is connected to your PC or MAC please use one of the four methods to upload
the firmware.
Hyper Terminal - PC compatible with Windows XP or below
ZTerm - MAC compatible
HYPER TERMINAL
Program is PC compatible with Windows XP or below
1. On the HD3, go to menu - firmware - touch “Update at 57600 Baud” - the LCD will display
“Waiting for Firmware Update”.
2. Open HyperTerminal program on your PC
Start Menu – Accessories – Communications – HyperTerminal
3. Optional message – “Default Telnet Program?” select NO
4. CONNECTION DESCRIPTION: FFV, choose an Icon, OK (see figure 1).
5. CONNECT TO: Connect using: COM**
Updating Firmware