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Flash Memory Upgrade
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6 Flash Memory Upgrade
The VP-411DS firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you
upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process
involves:
Downloading from the Internet (see section 6.1)
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 6.2)
Upgrading Firmware (see section 6.3)
6.1 Downloading from the Internet
You can download the up-to-date file
1
from the Internet. To do so:
1. Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com and download the file:
“VP-411DS_XX.zip” from the Technical Support section.
2. Extract the file: “VP-411DS_XX.zip” to a folder (for example, C:\Program
Files\Kramer Flash).
3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “Flash Magic.EXE”
2
.
6.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-411DS unit, do
the following:
1. Turn the power OFF on the VP-411DS unit.
2. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-411DS unit to the
Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat
cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub COM port on your PC (see section 5.4).
3. On the underside panel, slide the switch to PROGRAM, using a screwdriver.
4. Turn the power ON on the VP-411DS unit.
1 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only. File names are liable to change from time to time
2 To download the up-to-date Flash Magic software, go to the http://www.flashmagictool.com/ Web
site