Manual # 26-0002901-00 / Revision H ScreenPro - High Resolution Seamless Switcher
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SPR-2000 Software Upgrade Instructions
Overview
The ScreenPro units built by Folsom Research, Inc. incorporate the system software in a Flash memory component.
Flash memory allows easy upgrades without the need to send the unit back to the factory due to software changes.
The loader utility provides the capability to update the system Flash module with the latest revision of software. The
upgrade utility can be run on any high capacity disk or solid-state drive.
Hardware Requirements
* IBM compatible computer with an available COM port
* Serial cable conforming to EIA RS-232 specifications (i.e. Standard Modem cable)
(The cable should have a DB-25 male connector on one end)
* SPR-2000 unit
Software Requirements
* Window 95/98/NT/2000
* Flash File Loader
* SPR-2000 Software files
Connecting to Folsom Research
Folsom Research's FTP site address is: ftp.folsom.com
Using a FTP client, logon to our site using "anonymous" for the user
name and your email address as the password (ex. [email protected]).
If you are using a web browser to access our FTP site, point
the browser to: ftp://ftp.folsom.com
Downloading Necessary Files
SPR-2000 Software Files and Flash File Loader
Directory Location: ftp.folsom.com\products\video\spr2000
File to download: "ScreenPro_Rev###.exe" where ### is the Revision Number.
Installing the Flash File Loader and ScreenPro Files
Before installing the files, it is recommended that all running programs
be properly shut down.
1) Click on the Start button and select Run.
2) Click on the Browse button and locate the " ScreenPro_Rev###.exe " file on your hard drive.
3) Double click on this file and then click OK to start the installation process.
4) Follow the on screen instructions to complete the install.
Starting the Flash File Loader Utility
After the files have been installed the ScreenPro Flash File Loader
can be selected to run.
1) Click on the Start button and select Programs.
2) Find the Folsom Research folder and select ScreenPro Flash File Loader.
Preparing to Upgrade the Screen Pro Unit