Panasonic DX-600 Service Manual

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52DX-600/800APR 2002Edition 1.03.4. Updating the FirmwareUnlike other machines with removable EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), this machine is equippedwith a F-ROM (Flash ROM) as standard. The F-ROM offers the flexibility of quick and easy firmwareupdates. The firmware of the machine can be updated with the removable F-ROM Card. (Refer to Section5.1.9)The following is the basic procedure to update the firmware of the machine. The details are described in theFirmware Update Tool Operating Instructions.3.4.1. Creating a Master Firmware CardA.Utilizing the Firmware Update Tool1. Install the Firmware Update Tool.2. Install a Flash Memory Card (2 MB x 2, 4 MB or higher) into the machine.3. Follow the instructions included in the Firmware Update Tool Operating Instructions.B.Copy the Firmware from an Existing Machine1. Unplug the Power Cord to turn the machine OFF.2. Install a Flash Memory Card (2 MB x 2, 4 MB or higher) into the machine with the PanasonicLogo facing outwards.3. Plug in the Power Cord to turn the machine ON.4. Perform the Service Mode 9-2 (Firmware Backup).5. The firmware is copied into the Flash Memory Card.6. After the backup is completed, press "STOP" to return to standby.7. Unplug the Power Cord to turn the machine OFF.8. Remove the Master Firmware Card that you just created from the machine.9. Plug in the Power Cord to turn the machine ON.10. Use this Master Firmware Card to update the firmware on other machines.3.4.2 Updating the Firmware using the Master Firmware Card1. Before starting, print the Fax and Function Parameter Lists.2. Unplug the Power Cord to turn the machine OFF.3. Install the appropriate Master Firmware Card into the machine with the Panasonic Logofacing outwards.4. Plug in the Power Cord to turn the machine ON.5. Perform the Service Mode 9-1-1 (Firmware Update).6. The firmware is copied into the machine.7. After the update is completed, the machine reboots itself and returns to standby.8. Perform the Service Mode 6 (Parameter Initialization).9. Unplug the Power Cord to turn the machine OFF.10. Remove the Master Firmware Card from the machine.11. Plug in the Power Cord to turn the machine ON.12. Reprogram the Fax and/or Function Parameters according to the lists printed in Step 1above if the settings are other than factory default.