Operation Manual

Note: If the menu is not displayed clearly or in black and white, after changing the settings, it is because the Video output mode was

changed when you reset the unit to default settings. To correct this problem see chapter Audio/Video Settings.

4.1.7. System information

This menu displays information related to the software and hardware version

of the digital receiver as well as the option to update the software. This

information may be required if you request service or repair.

4.1.7.1. Product Information

Select “Product Information” by pressing the “OK” key (6). A new screen with

data will be opened (see picture 26). At the end, just press “Exit” key (22).

4.1.7.2. Software update

Generally, there are three ways to update the software of the digital receiver:

Over The Antenna (OTA), Over The Cable (OTC), and through the USB port.

In the next chapters you can ﬁ nd more detailed information about OTA and

OTC. From the Settings Menu, select System Information and then Software

Update. Press the “OK” key (6) to start OTA software update.

4.1.7.2.1. Software update via antenna (OTA)

If “Auto Upgrades” in the User Preferences is set to “Auto”, then the PVR will do this all in the background during stand by. At the ﬁ rst

When started after such an update, the PVR will show you a popup conﬁ rming that your product got a successful update.

During the OTA software update, the unit will ﬁ rst search for the update signal. During the search, a message box “Software update”

will be displayed on the TV set – this process may take several minutes. To stop this process, press the “Red” function key (8) or “Exit”

key (22). If new software is available, the user will be informed and ask to conﬁ rm the download. The user will be asked to conﬁ rm the

download two times, to help prevent accidental changes. During the download, the “OTA” message will be displayed on the TV screen,

showing the progress bar. After all data has been received, the digital receiver will update the current software and automatically

restart. All user preferences and channel lists will remain unchanged.

Note: OTA Updates are not broadcasted in all countries

4.1.7.2.2. Software update via serial cable (OTC)

In order to update the software using the service port on the rear panel, the user will require a RS232 cable, PC with RS232 connection,

and terminal software for the PC, such as HyperTerminal in Windows. The user must also have the software ﬁ le, which can be

downloaded from the internet at www.ftacom.com. To update the software using the cable, use the following steps:

1 – Switch the digital receiver off using the main power switch (17) on the rear panel.

2 – Connect the digital receiver to the PC using a RS232 cable (service port (7) on the rear panel).

3 – In the terminal software of the PC, open a communication port with following parameters: 115200bps, 8bit, 1stop bit, no parity and

no ﬂ ow control.

4 – Select the new software ﬁ le to send to the unit and set the protocol to 1k X modem.

5 – Switch on the digital receiver to start the loading procedure.

During the transfer, the receiver will display the message “OTC” with a progress percentage counter. After the ﬁ le has been received

and unpacked, the digital receiver will update the current software and automatic restart. All user preferences and channel lists will

remain unchanged.

4.1.7.2.3 Software update via USB

The software can be updated using a USB mass storage device..

• To update the software using a USB mass storage device, you will require the new software ﬁ le from our website

(www.ftacom.com) and a USB device, such as a USB hard disk or memory stick.

• Copy the software bin ﬁ le to the root folder of the USB mass storage device.

• Turn the receiver on and allow it to boot up.

• From the Settings Menu, select System Information.

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