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Firmware Upgrade Procedure
Version 1.0
Issue 12/2008
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SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD
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Firmware Upgrade Procedure
There are 3 methods to update software in the VCTp: I2C method, RS-232C HyperTerminal
and RS-232C Tera Term method.
There are 3 methods to update software in the VCTp: I2C method, RS-232C HyperTerminal
and RS-232C Tera Term method.
RS-232C method is allowed when the TV is working properly and the action should be
only software upgrade.
only software upgrade.
I2C method is required when the VCTp flash is empty or corrupted (it means, any
software inside IC running).
software inside IC running).
RS-232C Method Description (HyperTerminal)
Part Number
Description
Price Rank
QCNWGA015WJPZ
Connecting Cord
AK
The hardware tools requirement are:
1. A Modem-null (Cross type) DB9 female to DB9 female cable.
2. An adapter DB9 male to mini-Din 9 pin male cable (Sharp Code: QCNWGA015WJPZ)
3. Make the connections as indicated in the figure:
Before using RS-232C updating method is necessary to configure Terminal PC software.
HyperTerminal has been selected as a Terminal software because it’s included in all Windows
versions as an accessory, and you can find it inside
“Accessories\Communications” folder
(Windows XP).
For this reason, please follow carefully the next steps:
1.
For this reason, please follow carefully the next steps:
1.
First time HyperTerminal is used, it’s necessary to configure some settings. Follows next
action to configure two connection: low speed (9600bps) and high speed (115200bps).
action to configure two connection: low speed (9600bps) and high speed (115200bps).
2.
Create a New Connection fi le with name “P55_9600bps”.
3. Select a free COM port and select the Port Settings properties as follows:
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