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BDS + BDT Service guide.
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Pairing loader and main board.
Make sure to read the entire process, before starting.
This software procedure allows you to replace a loader or a main board in the following
products:
BDS 2/230
BDS 5/230
BDT 20/230
IMPORTANT: This update must be performed in an ESD protected environment!
This software procedure allows you to replace a loader or a main board in the following
products:
BDS 2/230
BDS 5/230
BDT 20/230
IMPORTANT: This update must be performed in an ESD protected environment!
1.
To perform this upgrade, the following equipment is needed:
PC with a USB port.
BDx Service KIT:
USB cable-JIG, a few loose 4pin connectors)
Software package incl drivers:
IP:ftp2.harman.com
Login: ServiceLevel2 , Password: s3rv1c3L
Direct access with a web browser:
ftp://servicelevel2:s3rv1c3L@ftp2.harman.com/Service/Level2
2D Scanner. IPhone, Android and other smart phones can
be used instead: Phones must be able to read 2D bar codes.
2D code sample below
1B.
First time only: Install the BDx service kit drivers (PL2303_drivers.exe) before inserting
the kit into the USB port, and restart the PC. It may be necessary to re-install drivers
again after inserting the kit into the USB port. This may vary with different PCs.
2.
Disassemble BDS by first removing the Main Board. Unscrew the loader and its casing.
Take out the loader + casing, gently place the loader next to the BDS, re-insert the
casing and then the Main board on top. The loader should still be connected to the BDS
with all the cables when going to next step.
3.
Connect the kit to the main board
XP7 connector.
Note: If the XP7 connector is missing on the
board, please solder a 4pin connector for
temporary use. (There is a few included
with the Kit when delivered)
board, please solder a 4pin connector for
temporary use. (There is a few included
with the Kit when delivered)
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4.
Power on the BDS/BDT unit, and run software tool “Rpower.exe”
5.
Scan the board SN (not a 2D
bar code) or write it manually
into the “Loader” text field.
6.
Scan the 2D barcode on the
Loader into the “Bar Code”
text field.
Example of a 2D code read-out:
“00EK7QFF080000060800000000000
00000002A2C1F-04.1+00.7+00.91E67”
“00EK7QFF080000060800000000000
00000002A2C1F-04.1+00.7+00.91E67”
7.
Press “Write(F2)” button to start the initialization.
8.
If “Pass” turns green the update was successful
If ”NG” turns red the update has failed.
Make sure both scans were correct and that the BDx unit
is turned ON. try again.
9.
Power off the set, unsolder XP7 if again if needed, and re-assemble the set.
10.
Power on the set: After a short startup time, where the new data is loaded, the front
panel will display: ”disc 1”
11.
Press “Disc” button on the remote control, and then “Stop” button.
Front panel will display ”no disc ”.
Power off the set.
12. Restart the set. Initialization is complete. Make sure to test with CD, DVD and BD
discs.
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Pairing loader and main board.
4.
Power on the BDS/BDT unit, and run software tool “Rpower.exe”
5.
Scan the board SN (not a 2D
bar code) or write it manually
into the “Loader” text field.
6.
Scan the 2D barcode on the
Loader into the “Bar Code”
text field.
Example of a 2D code read-out:
“00EK7QFF080000060800000000000
00000002A2C1F-04.1+00.7+00.91E67”
“00EK7QFF080000060800000000000
00000002A2C1F-04.1+00.7+00.91E67”
7.
Press “Write(F2)” button to start the initialization.
8.
If “Pass” turns green the update was successful
If ”NG” turns red the update has failed.
Make sure both scans were correct and that the BDx unit
is turned ON. try again.
9.
Power off the set, unsolder XP7 if again if needed, and re-assemble the set.
10.
Power on the set: After a short startup time, where the new data is loaded, the front
panel will display: ”disc 1”
11.
Press “Disc” button on the remote control, and then “Stop” button.
Front panel will display ”no disc ”.
Power off the set.
12. Restart the set. Initialization is complete. Make sure to test with CD, DVD and BD
discs.
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BDS + BDT Service guide.
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Pairing loader and main board.
4.
Power on the BDS/BDT unit, and run software tool “Rpower.exe”
5.
Scan the board SN (not a 2D
bar code) or write it manually
into the “Loader” text field.
6.
Scan the 2D barcode on the
Loader into the “Bar Code”
text field.
Example of a 2D code read-out:
“00EK7QFF080000060800000000000
00000002A2C1F-04.1+00.7+00.91E67”
“00EK7QFF080000060800000000000
00000002A2C1F-04.1+00.7+00.91E67”
7.
Press “Write(F2)” button to start the initialization.
8.
If “Pass” turns green the update was successful
If ”NG” turns red the update has failed.
Make sure both scans were correct and that the BDx unit
is turned ON. try again.
9.
Power off the set, unsolder XP7 if again if needed, and re-assemble the set.
10.
Power on the set: After a short startup time, where the new data is loaded, the front
panel will display: ”disc 1”
11.
Press “Disc” button on the remote control, and then “Stop” button.
Front panel will display ”no disc ”.
Power off the set.
12. Restart the set. Initialization is complete. Make sure to test with CD, DVD and BD
discs.
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