--------------- A l c o r n --------------- Binloop Controller Card M c B r i d e DBAP5 --------------- Release Notes I n c . --------------- Install Instructions: The DBAP5 Controller Card must be updated over an RS-232 serial connection. This will require you to have a Windows PC with an RS-232 port (or a USB->RS-232 serial adapter). This PC should also have the latest version of the Binloop Config software installed. Minimum required version of Binloop Config software is v5.2.1.2. Once you have met these requirements, follow these instructions to update the DBAP5 Controller Card: 1. Download the latest firmware for the DBAP5 from https://alcorn.com/support/firm/#binloop 2. Extract the zipped firmware update files to your PC. These are the files: .AMU - Combined update package (Firmware/FPGA/SMPTE) REL_DBAP5.TXT - A copy of these release notes 3. Launch the Binloop PC Software (This software can be obtained at https://alcorn.com/support/software/) 4. Make sure you have DBAP5 selected under Unit Config settings and launch the Firmware update utility by clicking on Help->Update Firmware... 5. Software will provide further instructions. 2022-09-23 Version 2.51 --------------------------------------------------- - LCD fixes for rare blank LCD boot 2022-01-13 Version 2.50 --------------------------------------------------- - Added missing 720P60 format for REPRO-2KU Integer NTSC 2021-08-03 Version 2.49 --------------------------------------------------- - Rare LCD initialization issue fixed - Tuned integer frame rate sync for 1080p30 sync 2020-11-05 Version 2.48 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixed issue where "Stop to Black" wouldn't work on groups. 2020-05-21 Version 2.47 --------------------------------------------------- - Added integer frame rate support for Digital Binloop 2020-03-27 Version 2.46 --------------------------------------------------- - Added support for "Label" command, which can write and clear a text label displayed on Repro2KU video outputs (requires Repro2KU v1.20 or later) 2019-09-09 Version 2.45 --------------------------------------------------- - Added network traffic filtering option (Network Setup -> Filters, Pioneer EF command; defaults to filter multicast only) - Added additional packet qualifications 2019-08-22 Version 2.43/2.44 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixed eth packet processing on congested networks 2019-07-17 Version 2.42 --------------------------------------------------- - Added 1200P video formats for REPRO2KU 2019-06-19 Version 2.41 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixed ethernet/uart processing that could result in drop serial characters 2019-05-31 Version 2.40 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixes to REPRO2KU v1.16+ clock source 2019-05-16 Version 2.39 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixed issue with audio reproducers introduced in 2.37 where audio could play too slowly - Added support for Repro2KU firmware version 1.16 and higher - Removed support for audio reproducers in an A/V Binloop Uncompressed cage 2019-04-19 Version 2.38 --------------------------------------------------- - Internal release 2018-11-20 Version 2.37 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixed occasional serial message fails due to incorrect multibyte alignment in FIFO buffers - Time critical process tightening for frame edge messaging - Set ethernet priorities to ensure consistent latencies - Added screen saver option (LCD Misc menu) 2018-11-01 Version 2.36 --------------------------------------------------- - Internal testing 2018-04-02 Version 2.35 --------------------------------------------------- - Added automatic product detection 2018-03-26 Version 2.34 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixed LCD update interval (potential lock ups during polling) - Added integer frame rates for FILM and NTSC outputs 2018-09-17 Version 2.33 --------------------------------------------------- - Added ?L Pioneer command to get Sync Locked state - Added ?Q queries for ?P (status) and ?C (clip name) - Added subscription to unsolicited change of REPRO state messages 2018-08-17 Version 2.32 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixed incorrect channel mapping when only one REPRO is detected 2018-08-16 Version 2.31 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixed incorrect front panel display (REPRO count for <= 8 card cages) 2018-08-09 Version 2.30 --------------------------------------------------- - Changed stop/stop extended firing order (for compatibility purpose) - Added proper LCD selection for when there are no REPROs in the cage - Expanded existing Assign Group (AG) command to support wildcards for REPROs and groups 2017-01-10 Version 2.29 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixes to backplane communication - Fixed REPRO stop command for REPRO-24Ds 2016-10-14 Version 2.28 --------------------------------------------------- - (Uncompressed) Added OSD support (color bars, solid black). Pioneer "OS" command. - (Uncompressed) Added stop freeze to black frame support - (Uncompressed) Added 1080PsF support - Fixed REPRO group reading 2016-08-26 Version 2.27 --------------------------------------------------- - (Uncompressed) Added 1080i 29.97 and 1080i 25 video formats 2016-06-30 Version 2.26 --------------------------------------------------- - Compatibility issue addressed with group assignment in REPRO-16V and REPRO-24D 2016-06-23 Version 2.25 --------------------------------------------------- - Added PCB Rev C signals and support 2016-05-03 Version 2.24 --------------------------------------------------- - Internal fixes to clear stray data from buffers - Fixed LCD line order swap 2016-04-13 Version 2.23 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixed incorrect sample frequency set on boot - Added IO messages for debugging 2016-04-07 Version 2.22 --------------------------------------------------- - Memory overflow fix dealing with string handling - Fixes to timings for serial and UDP outgoing messages 2016-04-04 Version 2.21 --------------------------------------------------- - Scrubbing message support (up to 8 REPROs per frame) 2016-02-08 Version 2.20 --------------------------------------------------- - Added REPRO message queueing for SMPTE frame edge. - Added full Film mode support for Binloop Uncompressed 2015-11-24 Version 2.19 --------------------------------------------------- - Internal test version 2015-10-21 Version 2.18 --------------------------------------------------- - Added 2Kp 47.952, 1080p 47.952 video formats 2015-08-24 Version 2.17 --------------------------------------------------- - Fixed channel swapping on Cobranet/Dante 2015-08-04 Version 2.16 --------------------------------------------------- -Added REPRO-2KU additional support commands. -Added redundant power supply monitoring on Binloop UC 2015-02-03 Version 2.15 --------------------------------------------------- -Fixed REPRO count on A/V Binloops only -REPRO-HD/REPRO-HD2 default video format loaded on boot fixed. 2014-11-24 Version 2.13 --------------------------------------------------- -Fixed grouping of REPROs (1st REPRO could miss its group assignment) -Fixed rare case of improper initialization of a REPRO-16V/24D (as unknown type) 2014-10-27 Version 2.12 --------------------------------------------------- -Removed restriction on FILM mode in cages with other then REPRO-HD2s installed 2014-10-24 Version 2.11 --------------------------------------------------- -Added FILM video format (1080P23976) -Fixes to controller card messages addressed for REPROs -SMPTE: Going into Idle State while Disabled and muted previously caused the SMPTE interface to become non-responsive 2014-07-24 Version 2.10 --------------------------------------------------- - More description error handling for critical errors. Now includes NV write failed address tracking. - Moved Repro Reinit, Restart, Factory Defaults to the Misc/Other menu. - Added error view (identical to ?E) to the Misc/Other menu. - Expanded ?E to ?E and c?E where ?E is display error and c?E is display and clear error - Increased size of BP transmit/receive buffer - Enabled 9-bit mode request work around 2014-06-20 Version 2.09 --------------------------------------------------- -Fixed possibility of missing data in the backplane to Ethernet routing. 2014-03-14 Version 2.08 --------------------------------------------------- -Fixed PAL source lock and PAL menu video formats -Public release of Firmware/FPGA/SMPTE updater for DBAP5 products -ARP fixed in the TCP/IP stack dealing qith queued messages. -Manual Dante support removed (all auto now) 2013-12-17 Version 2.07 --------------------------------------------------- -Added critical error monitoring. Use Pioneer ?E to return last error code 2013-12-05 Version 2.06 --------------------------------------------------- -Dante and cobranet LRCLK tweaks 2013-11-26 Version 2.05 --------------------------------------------------- -Fixed incorrect clock gen for 96kHz audio 2013-11-21 Version 2.04 --------------------------------------------------- -Public release DBAP5