KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Flash Memory Upgrade
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7 Flash Memory Upgrade
The
VP-727A
firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade
1
to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves:
Downloading from the Internet (see section 7.1)
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 7.2)
Upgrading Firmware (see section 7.3)
7.1 Downloading from the Internet
You can download the up-to-date file
2
from the Internet. To do so:
1. Go to our Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com and download the
file: “
FLIP_VP727A.zip
” from the Technical Support section.
2. Extract the file: “
FLIP_VP727A.zip
” to a folder (for example,
C:\Program Files\Kramer Flash).
3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “
FLIP.EXE
”.
7.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a
VP-727A
unit, do the
following:
1. Connect the RS-232
DB9 rear panel port according to section 6.2.
2. Slide the underside PROGRAM switch to ON (see section 4.1).
3. Switch the unit ON.
Note: this sequence is critical – first push the FLASH PROG button and then turn
on the unit
1 Upgrade should be carried out by skilled technical personnel. Failure to upgrade correctly will result in the malfunction of
the machine
2 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only. File names are liable to change from time to time
