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SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS
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2. Firmware Update Procedure
• Firmware updating can be done via LAN terminal or the serial terminal. (Updating of DIGITAL LINK firmware can be done via
the serial terminal only and updating of network software can be done via LAN terminal connection.)
• It is recommend to use the LAN terminal for updating the firmware normally.
2. 1. Equipment to be used
1. Computer : Use it for transmitting the firmware data.
2. Communication cable :
Serial terminal connection
D-sub 9 pin (male/female RS-232C straight)
LAN terminal connection
LAN cable. (When connecting directly, use a cross cable)
3. Service tool :[MainSubNt Updatetool.exe] Download from the projector service Web (PASS).
4. Microprocessor firmware: Please download the file from the projector service homepage to your PC.
2. 2. Connection preparations
1. Check the settings of the projector.
Serial terminal connection
1) The [RS-232C] of main menu [PROJECTOR SETUP] must be set to [PROJECTOR]. *1.
LAN terminal connection
1) The [DIGITAL LINK MODE] of sub menu [NETWORK] must be set to [AUTO] or [ETHERNET]. *1
2) Check the IP address of the projector in the [NETWORK STATUS] of sub menu [NETWORK] and take a note.
3) Set the IP address of computer to approximate value of projector IP address.
[Note]
*1 In case of using a DIGITAL LINK equipment, set the setting of [RS-232C] to [DIGITAL LINK]. (For PT-VZ585N,
VW545N, PT-VX615N)
• If you have changed the each menu settings, please return settings of the original (customers) after work.
2. Connect the projector and the PC by using a communication cable.
2. 1. 3. Update procedure
1. Set the projector to "Normal-Standby" mode (ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator is blinking in red).
2. Start up service software with a computer.
Serial terminal connection example
LAN terminal connection example
Projector SERIAL IN
Communication cable (straight)
Computer
D-Sub 9P
(male)
D-Sub 9p (female)
LAN cable (straight)
LAN cable (straight)
Projector LAN
Computer
Hub
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