======================================= - Alcorn McBride Inc. - - A/V Binloop HD Reproducer - REPROHD2 - and - Digital Video Machine HD - DVM8500 - and - SetPlayer - SP1000 --------------------------------------- Installation Instructions 1. Copy OS.NEW to the Compact Flash card. 2. Reset unit by turning it off, and then on again. 3. Wait for Update to complete. You will see the status LED turn ORANGE, and then turn off. 4. For the DVM8500, the firmware version will be displayed on the LCD during powerup. It can also be read via Ethernet or RS-232 using the Version Request (?V) command. 5. For the ReproHD, the firmware version can be read using the reproducer version request in the Binloop Config software. NOTE: When the update is complete, the OS.NEW file will be renamed to OS.SAV so that the update does not repeat when the hardware is powered-up again. If you want to use a single flash card to update multiple units, you can change the name of the OS.NEW file to FACTORY.NEW. The FACTORY.NEW file will perform an update just like OS.NEW, only it will not be renamed at the end of the update process. This means that after an update, you can remove the flash card from the product and insert it into another product to perform another update. ---------------------------------------- If you have any questions regarding any items listed in this document, please contact support@alcorn.com. ***************************************** * * * Release Notes * * * ***************************************** ************************* * Version 1.27 * ************************* 12/19/2018 -Fixes to serial comm freezing on frame errors ************************* * Version 1.26 * ************************* 07/11/2016 -Fixes to reported timestamp/frame count ************************* * Version 1.25 * ************************* 07/01/2016 -Minor sync algorithm changes ************************* * Version 1.24 * ************************* 06/27/2016 -Increased default volume master volume level ************************* * Version 1.23 * ************************* 06/08/2016 -Corrections to some amplifier settings when storing ************************* * Version 1.22 * ************************* 10/26/2015 -Added amplifier module support ************************* * Version 1.21 * ************************* 12/16/2014 -Support for new hardware revisions (8500 Rev E, ReproHD2 Rev G). No new features or fixes ************************* * Version 1.20 * ************************* 11/10/2014 -Fixes to FTP dealing with overwriting files in use, resume and directory listings ************************* * Version 1.19 * ************************* 10/29/2014 -Added video output get command -Addressed FTP uploading failures during video playback ************************* * Version 1.18 * ************************* 9/29/2014 -Rare unit lock up fixed from ethernet activity -Added controller card polling support for current clip name caching ************************* * Version 1.17 * ************************* 9/8/2014 - Fixed compatibility issue with certain displays that could cause the player to lockup on a power-cycle of the display. ************************* * Version 1.16 * ************************* 7/23/2014 - Fixed issue with stop command introduced in v1.14 ************************* * Version 1.15 * ************************* 6/18/2014 - Internal release. ************************* * Version 1.14 * ************************* 5/1/2014 - Fixed volume control - Fixed issue with Loop-Next command - Improved SDI compatiblity with certain SDI-HDMI converters - Improved FTP performance ************************* * Version 1.13 * ************************* 1/27/2014 - Fixed issue where video outputs would, rarely, not initialize properly at 1080P60 and 480i/p (All) ************************* * Version 1.12 * ************************* 10/14/2013 - Fixed issue where scheduled events could be skipped (DVM8500, SP1000) ************************* * Version 1.11 * ************************* 9/10/2013 - Added HDMI Mode command and menu option to force HDMI or DVI mode over HDMI output (All) - Fixed issue where SDI output had reduced image quality for certain resolutions (All) ************************* * Version 1.10 * ************************* 7/15/2013 - Fixed issue with ethernet control (SP1000) - Fixed issue where RS422 control could stop working under high serial traffic (SP1000) ************************* * Version 1.09 * ************************* 7/01/2013 - Fixed issue with playlists (ReproHD2) - Fixed HDMI issue that a small number of players exhibited when moving HDMI cable between displays. (All) ************************* * Version 1.08 * ************************* 4/26/2013 - Fixed issue on non-SYNC/SDI DVM8500's with composite video output and compatibilty with certain HDMI displays (DVM8500) ************************* * Version 1.07 * ************************* 4/19/2013 - Added Send UDP String command - NS (DVM8500) - Added 1080P(25) output format (Both) - Fixed issue where Video Disable command wasn't completely disabling SDI output for certain displays (Both) ************************* * Version 1.06 * ************************* 4/1/2013 - Support for ReproHD2 - Fixed an issue with switching between files with AC3 and non-AC3 audio (Both) - Fixed an issue where sync could drift during long term looping of files with stereo audio (Both) - Added 1080P(29.97) output format (Both) ************************* * Version 1.05 * ************************* 2/28/2013 -Added option to view firmware version from LCD Menu -Fixed an issue with audio over HDMI ************************* * Version 1.04 * ************************* 2/26/2013 -Fixed an issue introduced in 1.02 where MPEG2 video files would sometimes error when searching/playing -Fixed a compatibility issue with non-Sync/SDI 8500 units ************************* * Version 1.03 * ************************* Internal Release. ************************* * Version 1.02 * ************************* 2/22/2013 -Fixed issue with long-term looping of certain high bitrate MPEG2 video with MPEG audio -Increased reliablity of Reboot(XX) command -Improved Video Sync locking for progressive scan video formats -Improved system performance, reaction time, and FTP transfer speed ************************* * Version 1.01 * ************************* 2/12/2013 -Fixed issue where unit could become unresponsive during long FTP transfers -Improved speed and reliability of Video Sync lock -Fixed compatibility issue with certain DVI only displays ************************* * Version 1.00 * ************************* 10/25/2012 -Implemented Bitstream Audio Support on HDMI output (Dolby, DTS) -Fixed an issue that could corrupt the CompactFlash card during a failed FTP transfer -Fixed an issue that could potentially hangup the system if a CompactFlash card was removed during playback -Implemented Video Elementary Stream playback (M2V, H264) -Implemented Audio Elementary Stream playback (Ac3, DTS, MPA, WAV, MP3) -Implemented playback support for split files (i.e. VID1.MPG, VID1.001, VID1.002, etc.) ************************* * Version 0.99 * ************************* 09/11/2012 -Improved Ethernet reliability under heavy load -Resolved issue that could cause some units to power-up with black video outputs when HDMI is disconnected -Resolved issue that could cause some units to become unresponsive after long-term playback -Resolved issue that would prevent video file deletion after the file was played ************************* * Version 0.98 * ************************* 07/20/2012 -Implemented Freespace (?R) command -Improved reaction time for all commands -Applied IP Checksum patch ************************* * Version 0.97 * ************************* 06/12/2012 -Fixed an issue with the GET versions of the AD, VD, and VE responses missing carriage return characters -Fixed an issue where files with long names would not upload via FTP -Improved system performance, reaction time, and FTP transfer speed ************************* * Version 0.96 * ************************* 05/10/2012 -Implemented AAC support -Implemented Video Enable (VE) command ************************* * Version 0.95 * ************************* 03/22/2012 -Fixed HD-SDI sync issues -Fixed 480i/576i HDMI Outputs Known Issues: -AAC Not Functional (Pending Licensing) ************************* * Version 0.94 * ************************* 03/15/2012 -Initial Release of DVM-8500 Known Issues: -AAC Not Functional (Pending Licensing) -HD-SDI sync issues with some formats