Crestron UPX-OS1GB User Manual

Crestron UPX-OS1GB & UPX-OS1GB-MSO

UPX-2 1GB Memory
& Operating System Upgrade
Installation Guide

This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:

Crestron Electronics, Inc.

15 Volvo Drive

Rockleigh, NJ 07647

1-888-CRESTRON

All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

©2006 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Crestron UPX-OS1GB(-MSO) UPX-2 1GB Memory & OS Upgrade

UPX-2 1GB Memory & OS
Upgrade: UPX-OS1GB /
UPX-OS1GB-MSO

Introduction

Functions and Features

The Crestron® UPX-OS1GB and UPX-OS1GB-MSO are compact flash
card upgrades for Crestron’s UPX-2 series of presentation processors.

The UPX-OS1GB is a 1GB compact flash card containing firmware that
will upgrade UPX-2 models running operating firmware versions 1.x to
the UPX-2-1GB. With the UPX-2-1GB firmware, the user will have
access to applications such as RealPlayer
Runtime, Macromedia
DirectX

The UPX-OS1GB-MSO is a 1GB compact flash card containing
firmware that will upgrade UPX-2 models running operating firmware
versions 1.x to the UPX-2-MSO. The UPX-2-MSO adds embedded
Microsoft
the features included in the UPX-2-1GB. The UPX-OS1GB-MSO can
also be used to upgrade UPX-2-1GB models running 2.x firmware to the
UPX-2-MSO.

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, and all of the other features of the original UPX-2.

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Office® applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint® to

Flash® Plug-In, Axis ActiveX® controls,

, Remote Desktop, Java™

For details about the variations of the UPX-2, refer to the latest version of
the UPX-2 Operations Guide (Doc. 6276) which is available for
download from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals).

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Installation

NOTE: Prior to beginning the installation procedure, it is recommended
that you note all of the UPX-2’s configuration settings. All settings need
to be reentered after completing the upgrade procedure.

Required Equipment

• Flat-head screwdriver

• Compact flash card

• USB or PS/2

Refer to the following diagram when performing this procedure.

Rear Panel of UPX-2

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mouse

FLASH MEMORY ACCESS POWER SWITCHMOUSE PORTS

1. Use the power switch on the rear of the unit to turn off power.

2. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the flash memory access
cover and reveal the flash memory card slot.

3. Eject the installed compact flash card by pressing the eject button,
located on the right-side of the slot.

4. Remove the old compact flash card from the card slot and replace
with the new compact flash card. The new card should be installed
with the Crestron label facing up.

NOTE: The old card cannot be reused for data storage.

5. Replace and secure the flash memory access cover.

6. Connect the USB or PS/2 mouse to the UPX-2.

7. Use the power switch to turn on the UPX-2. The license agreement
will be displayed after approximately 30 minutes.

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WARNING: It may take up to 30 minutes for the first boot to
complete. During this period, the display will cycle through colors,
show a blank screen, display a splash screen and reboot before
displaying the license agreement. DO NOT cycle the power during
this time period unless the license agreement is not displayed
within 30 minutes. Otherwise, the 1GB flash card will be damaged.

8. To continue, use the mouse to click on the “I agree” button. The
SETUP MENU will be displayed.

NOTE: The mouse must be used to click the “I agree” button. Do
not use the touchpanel.

NOTE: The touchpanel will need to be recalibrated after
installing the new compact flash card. For instructions on
calibrating the touchpanel, refer to the latest revision of the UPX-2
Operations Guide (Doc. 6276) which is available from the Crestron
website.

NOTE: Once a compact flash card is used on a specific UPX-2 it
cannot be used on another unit.

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Problem Solving

Further Inquiries

If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after
reviewing this guide, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning
customer service team by calling the Crestron corporate headquarters at
1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876]. For assistance in your local time
zone, refer to the Crestron website (www.crestron.com
Crestron worldwide offices.

You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website to
ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to
establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.

) for a listing of

Future Updates

As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the
capabilities of the UPX-2, additional information may be made available
as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as
intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical
documentation revision.

Check the Crestron website periodically for manual update availability
and its relevance. Updates are identified as an “Addendum” in the
Download column.

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Return and Warranty Policies

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service

1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior authorization from
CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact the factory and
request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note specifying the
nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact person, RMA number, and return
address.

2. Products may be returned for credit, exchange, or service with a CRESTRON Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Authorized returns must be shipped freight prepaid to
CRESTRON, 6 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, N.J., or its authorized subsidiaries, with RMA number
clearly marked on the outside of all cartons. Shipments arriving freight collect or without an RMA
number shall be subject to refusal. CRESTRON reserves the right in its sole and absolute
discretion to charge a 15% restocking fee, plus shipping costs, on any products returned with an
RMA.

3. Return freight charges following repair of items under warranty shall be paid by CRESTRON,
shipping by standard ground carrier. In the event repairs are found to be non-warranty, return
freight costs shall be paid by the purchaser.

CRESTRON Limited Warranty

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, Inc. warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase from CRESTRON,
with the following exceptions: disk drives and any other moving or rotating mechanical parts, pan/tilt heads and
power supplies are covered for a period of one (1) year; touchscreen display and overlay components are
covered for 90 days; batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered.

This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON dealer.
Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer's warranty, if any.

CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any
application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental damage,
modification, or improper installation procedures. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover any product that
has had the serial number altered, defaced, or removed.

This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy to the original purchaser. In no event shall CRESTRON
be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind (property or economic damages inclusive) arising
from the sale or use of this equipment. CRESTRON is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by
the purchaser for a third party.

CRESTRON shall, at its option, repair or replace any product found defective, without charge for parts or labor.
Repaired or replaced equipment and parts supplied under this warranty shall be covered only by the unexpired
portion of the warranty.

Except as expressly set forth in this warranty, CRESTRON makes no other warranties, expressed or implied,
nor authorizes any other party to offer any warranty, including any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranties that may be imposed by law are limited to the terms of
this limited warranty. This warranty statement supercedes all previous warranties.

Trademark Information

All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Windows is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. Windows95/98/Me and WindowsNT/2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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