Zaxcom QRX235 User Manual - page 35
Zaxcom QRX235 Firmware Update
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WARNING:
After each QRX has received its entire program, it will erase and burn its firmware into the
ROM During this process, which only takes a few seconds, you MUST NOT turn ‘OFF’ the unit.
If the program is never fully received, it is safe to cycle the power. In this case, turn ‘OFF’ the
Programming Transmitter before power cycling the QRX.
Upgrading the QRX IFB Firmware using a TRX Transmitter
1.
Format a micro SD card in the TRX transmitter.
2.
With a computer take the formatted card and perform the following:
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Delete the “DELETE.ME” file on the card.
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Download the new Q-OPT software and load it into the card.
3.
Insert the card into the TRX transmitter.
4.
At each QRX:
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Turn it ‘ON’ and go to the IFB EXTENDED MENU.
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Set the IFB MODE to RX (receive).
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Set the IFB FREQUENCY to the same frequency as the Programming Transmitter.
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Set the GROUP CODE to the same number as the Programming Transmitter.
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Go to the IFB SOFTWARE UPDATE and press the INC key 5 times.
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The screen will display Waiting for Program. This indicates the receiver is ready to download the new
version of software. Be sure to do this to all of your units, so they will be updated at the same time.
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Place the QRX within 10’ and line-of-sight of the Programming Transmitter. All of the units should
remain motionless to insure they receive a strong and undisturbed signal.
5.
At the TRX transmitter:
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Go to the Factory Menu (go to the LOCK page and quickly press the DEC key 6 times).
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Set the IFB Mode page to 3 TX.
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Go to the Send ERX Program menu.
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Press the INC key.
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The display will indicate that it found the program on the card and has started sending it.
NOTE:
This process will continue until manually stopped.
6.
The QRX should indicate that it is receiving the program.
7.
After the cycle, all of the receivers should be re-programmed. If there is a reception error, the affected
receiver automatically restarts the process with the start of the next download cycle.
8.
For those receivers that have been reprogrammed, the screen will display SUCCESS.
9.
Once all units have displayed SUCCESS at the TRX transmitter:
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Press the MENU key to stop the download process.
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Cycle its power.
10.
At each QRX unit:
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Cycle the power
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Verify the new firmware version number is displayed
If the program is never fully received, it is safe to cycle the power.