Toshiba HD-C26H DVR User Manual


 
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S/W UPDATE
This option in the “INSTALLATION” page updates the software in the receiver. By keeping the system software
up-to-date, you enjoy the latest features and bug fixes. However, before you proceed to update the software,
consult your local dealer to obtain the latest software and make sure you know how to operate HyperTerminal®
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for the Windows®
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operating system on your computer.
1.
Highlight “S/W UPDATE” and press the “ENTER”
button.
2.
Use the “◄” and “►” buttons to highlight between
“YES” and “NO”.
3.
Before you select “YES”, follow the steps
outlined below to configure your PC first:
(a) Connect PC to your HD-C26H receiver with a
RS232 cable (modem cable).
(b) On the PC side:
- Launch the HyperTerminal® application.
- Name the connection.
- Select the correct COM port – usually COM1.
- Use the following COM port settings:
baud rate: 115200
data: 8
parity: none
stop bit: 1
flow control: none
- After you click the “OK” button, you may see
many messages appearing in the
HyperTerminal screen. Ignore them and
proceed to the next step.
- Select HyperTerminal’s basic function
“Transfer”.
- Select “Send File”.
- Browse to select the updated software file.
- Transfer protocol: “1K Xmodem”
DO NOT click on the “Send” button at this
time yet.
4.
Now that your PC has been properly configured,
you can highlight “YES” on the TV screen and
press the “ENTER” button on the remote control.
5.
After selecting “YES”, you will see the current
software version on the TV screen. Make sure this
software version is different from the version of the
new software file stored on your PC. Select “YES”
again to proceed with the download.
6.
Now click on the “Send” button on your PC
HyperTerminal to start uploading the new
software.
7.
On the TV screen, you will see the window with a
status bar indicating the download progress.
Note: It is safe to turn off the receiver only after the
receiver has booted up automatically. Do not
disconnect the receiver from the power source
during the software update process. If there is a
power failure during this time, the receiver may
become unusable. In this case, contact your
local dealer.
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HyperTerminal® is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve Inc.
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Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.