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Firmware Upgrade Procedure
Version 1.1
Issue 06/2006
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SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD
CE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please contact the Sharp UK Technical Department before you
install / upgrade the firmware. If requirements are met, Sharp UK will supply software
that will allow you to install / upgrade the firmware.
Before you can install / upgrade the firmware, you must contact the Sharp UK Technical
Department. If you meet the service requirements, you need to order the following service jig:
Part Number
Description
Price Rank
PAL JiGUiF-001
Rewriting Jig
BH
The adjustment values are set to their optimum at the factory before shipping. If by any
chance a value should become improper or a readjustment is required due to part
replacement, make an adjustment according to the following procedure.
1.
After replacement of any PWB and/or IC for repair, note the following.
When replacing the following units, be sure to prepare the new units loaded with updated
software.
AV-UNIT : 
DUNTKD187WE01/02/03/04/05(LC-26P50E/K/F/I/R)
: DUNTKD187WE07/08/10/11/12(LC-32P50E/K/F/I/R)
: DUNTKD187WE14/16/17/18/19(LC-37P50E/K/F/I/R)
MAIN-UNIT : 
DUNTKD186FE01(LC-26P50E)
: DUNTKD186FE02(LC-32P50E)
: DUNTKD186FE03(LC-37P50E)
2.
Software Upgrade
This unit consists of the following software:
• Main Software
Main Software can be upgraded by using a designated rewriting jig, a designated rewriting
program and a PC. Follow the instructions below to rewrite Main Software.
• 
Upgrading Main Software
Preparation
• 
PC running Windows XP, with a free parallel port
• 
Designated software rewriting jig
• 
Designated software rewriting program IAPWriter_Setup.ZIP (IAPWriter Ver. 5.0.X.X
by Trident)
• 
RS-232C cable (normal) (D-Sub25pin male - D-Sub25pin male fully wired type)
System Requirements
• 
OS: Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional)
• 
Interface: D-Sub25pin parallel interface
(Set the parallel port to ECP.)
The software can be rewritten regardless of the unit's power button status. However, display
is disabled in rewriting mode. The upgrading status appears on the window of IAPWriter, the
rewriting program.
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