ES550/ES551 - EX550/EX551 Software upgrade procedure - Optoma DLP Projector
Firmware Upgraded Flow
Flash Loader vX.X.exe flash loader is for upgrading image file to projector and is be designed to execute on Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Win 7.
Check the firmware version before any firmware upgrade procedures. During firmware download period, please do not shut down PC or projector, this will cause flash memory’s damage. And need to return the unit to manufacturer for flash memory recovery.
Upgrading the Firmware on the Unit
To update the firmware on your ES550/ES551/EX550/EX551 projector, you first need to install the Firmware Update Utility software DPL Composer Lite v10.x.x on your PC.
Open Windows Explorer, locate the DLP Composer Lite v10.x.x Setup, and then double-click the icon to launch installation procedure, and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation procedure.
Flash Loader vX.X.exe flash loader is for upgrading image file to projector and is be designed to execute on Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Win 7.
Check the firmware version before any firmware upgrade procedures. During firmware download period, please do not shut down PC or projector, this will cause flash memory’s damage. And need to return the unit to manufacturer for flash memory recovery.
Upgrading the Firmware on the Unit
To update the firmware on your ES550/ES551/EX550/EX551 projector, you first need to install the Firmware Update Utility software DPL Composer Lite v10.x.x on your PC.
Open Windows Explorer, locate the DLP Composer Lite v10.x.x Setup, and then double-click the icon to launch installation procedure, and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation procedure.
> Verify you have opened the DPL Composer , then click Next >
> Once you have read the License Agreement and agree, select the I Agree radio button , then click Next >
> In the box of Readme Information, after read click Next>
> Select which features you would like to install, and then click Next>
> Click Next to begin installation.
> You’ll see a progress bar as the DLP Composer is installed.
> Once the installation is complete, select Finish
The DLP Composer Icon will appear on desktop of WindowsTM after successful installation.
Install DLP Processor USB Driver
1. If DLP Composer Lite does not be installed yet, please follow the description of section DLP Composer Lite Installation to install it first.
2. Please click the ”Install DLP Processor USB Driver” (as below graphic) to install USB Driver.
During installation, the installer will show a DOS screen. This screen will close itself and the install will continue automatically.
Upgrade the firmware on the projector
To update firmware, you need a USB type A to USB type B cable (available at any electronics store). Don’t connect the cable until these instructions tell you to do so.
IMPORTANT: While the firmware is being downloaded to the projector, do not shut down the computer or projector or disconnect the USB cable. This could result in flash memory damage, requiring the projector to be returned for service.
Firmware upgrade procedure:
1. DLP Composer Lite Installation to install it first.
2. If USB Driver does not be installed yet, please follow the description of section Install DLP Composer USB Driver to install it.
3. Please press and hold (do not release) both POWER and MENU/EXIT button of projector, then connect AC power to projector. After few seconds, the LEDs, which on the up-cover of projector, will become POWER LED blue/solid light and TEMP/LAMP LED purple/flash light. It denotes that the projector is ready for firmware update.
4. Connect laptop and projector with USB cable. After connect laptop and projector, you may find Jungo\Texas Instruments DLPTM Processor at Device Manager of Windows OS.
5. Locate file FlashDeviceParameters.txt and image file of firmware in folder C:\dev\Library\.
6. Launch DLP Composer Lite, manipulate Edit\Preferences… menu, and change the Library path of DLP Composer Lite to be C:\dev\Library\.
7. Change the USB Device Identification of DLP Composer Lite to be Vendor: 0x451, Product: 0x2000
8. Click DLP Composer Lite\Flash Loader, and change Flash Image File to be C:\dev\Library\.
I. If the target projector is SVGA with HDMI (ES551/OPD-S5001) then use firmware image file PC337-9660-00--V0.10--OPD-S5000--0x10BA991C.img.
1. If DLP Composer Lite does not be installed yet, please follow the description of section DLP Composer Lite Installation to install it first.
2. Please click the ”Install DLP Processor USB Driver” (as below graphic) to install USB Driver.
During installation, the installer will show a DOS screen. This screen will close itself and the install will continue automatically.
Upgrade the firmware on the projector
To update firmware, you need a USB type A to USB type B cable (available at any electronics store). Don’t connect the cable until these instructions tell you to do so.
IMPORTANT: While the firmware is being downloaded to the projector, do not shut down the computer or projector or disconnect the USB cable. This could result in flash memory damage, requiring the projector to be returned for service.
Firmware upgrade procedure:
1. DLP Composer Lite Installation to install it first.
2. If USB Driver does not be installed yet, please follow the description of section Install DLP Composer USB Driver to install it.
3. Please press and hold (do not release) both POWER and MENU/EXIT button of projector, then connect AC power to projector. After few seconds, the LEDs, which on the up-cover of projector, will become POWER LED blue/solid light and TEMP/LAMP LED purple/flash light. It denotes that the projector is ready for firmware update.
4. Connect laptop and projector with USB cable. After connect laptop and projector, you may find Jungo\Texas Instruments DLPTM Processor at Device Manager of Windows OS.
5. Locate file FlashDeviceParameters.txt and image file of firmware in folder C:\dev\Library\.
6. Launch DLP Composer Lite, manipulate Edit\Preferences… menu, and change the Library path of DLP Composer Lite to be C:\dev\Library\.
7. Change the USB Device Identification of DLP Composer Lite to be Vendor: 0x451, Product: 0x2000
8. Click DLP Composer Lite\Flash Loader, and change Flash Image File to be C:\dev\Library\.
I. If the target projector is SVGA with HDMI (ES551/OPD-S5001) then use firmware image file PC337-9660-00--V0.10--OPD-S5000--0x10BA991C.img.
II. If the target projector is XGA with HDMI (EX551/OPD-X5001) then use firmware image file PC437-9660-00--V0.10--OPD-X5000--0x10C86D1A.img.
9.
Select the Skip Boot Loader Area check box, when you do not want to overwrite
boot loader of projector, as picture 1
(recommend). Otherwise, do not select the Skip Boot Loader Area check
box, when you want to overwrite the boot loader as picture 2.
10.Press the START Button to start download firmware into projector.
11.Projector will turn on automatically when FW update is finished ("Download complete" will appear).
Press "MENU" or "4-direction" navigator button to turn off the projector.
(NOTE: "Power" button does not function at this point). Cooling process (fans spinning) will then start.
Unplug the power cord when the cooling process is complete; otherwise, the projector will automatically switch back on again.
12. Plug in the power cord, press "Power" button to turn on the projector. The projector will function as usual.
11.Projector will turn on automatically when FW update is finished ("Download complete" will appear).
Press "MENU" or "4-direction" navigator button to turn off the projector.
(NOTE: "Power" button does not function at this point). Cooling process (fans spinning) will then start.
Unplug the power cord when the cooling process is complete; otherwise, the projector will automatically switch back on again.
12. Plug in the power cord, press "Power" button to turn on the projector. The projector will function as usual.
