Rotel R-3 Service manual

Technical Information

R3

Date:

January 1, 2002

Model:

RSP 1098

Subject:

Software Upgrade

The procedure to upgrade RSP 1098 software is accomplished with the use of the
Hyper Terminal computer communications program. Please contact your IT manager
if this program is not familiar to you.

Items needed for upgrade:

• Computer with serial port connection and AC adapter

• RS 232 cable with DB-9 to RJ-45 terminations (Provided with the RSP 1098)

• Upgrade software from www.Rotel.com

1. Power off the RSP 1098 using the power toggle switch on the back panel, and all
other components in the system

2. Connect the RS 232 cable between the RSP 1098 and the computer

3. Remove the cover plate on the back panel to reveal the software upgrade switches

4. Set the two software upgrade dip switches to the ON position

5. Launch the HyperTerminal computer program

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6. In the Connection Description menu, type RSP 1098, select an icon and click OK.

7. In the Connect To menu, select Direct to Com1 and click OK.

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8. In the Com1 Properties menu, select 19200 Bits per second, 8 Data bits, None

Parity, 1 Stop bit, None Flow control and click OK.

9. In the RSP 1098 Hyper Terminal window, click File and select Properties.