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4.7 Upgrading the Firmware
The LT 4400 can upgrade the software and hardware (FPGA) simultaneously.
When upgrading the software, proceed as follows:
To procure the latest software, contact your local LEADER agent.
1 Confirming Software Version
When confirming the version, proceed as follows:
“UTILITY MENU - VERSION DISPLAY.”
The method of upgrade varies depending on the versions.
Refer to Section 6.7, "Displaying the Version".
2 Backup of Settings
All settings will be initialized when the version is upgraded.
To retain the current settings, the following items should be backed up.
・Preset data:
Store them on the memory card (*1).
Refer to Section 6.3.3, "Storing Preset Data".
*1 The preset data etc. cannot be stored to the memory card to be upgraded.
Please prepare the card only for data.
・ETHERNET:
Make a memorandum.
3 Upgrading Version
The method of upgrade varies depending on the current software versions.
・In case of the Ver1.65 and later: Carries out the upgrade of software and hardware
(FPGA).
・In case of the Ver1.45 or previous: Carries out the upgrade of software and hardware
(FPGA) after upgrading of software.
Note that the following instructions when upgrading the version.
*The preset data etc. cannot be stored to the memory card to be upgraded.
Please use it as a card only for upgrade.
* Disconnect all cables (except the power cord) connected to this instrument before
upgrading the version.
Especially, note that trouble may occur if upgrading is performed when the genlock
mode is in operation.
The incorrect signal may be output while upgrading the version.
* Do not carry out the following operation while upgrading the version. If you do so, the
instrument may not be restarted.
・Pulling out or inserting of a memory card
・Turning off the power
・Operating of the keys
*After upgrading of software and hardware (FPGA) is completed, it is displayed as










