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07-13-2004, 05:56 PM
FLASH Update Download for Theater Grand IV
The Sunfire Theater Grand IV contains FLASH memory which can be upgraded to the latest software via two different methods: RS232 download or CD playback. The CD playback requires a special music CD containing the upgrade software 'watermarked' (merged with the audio in an imperceptible way) onto the disc. We will be providing these discs for future major software releases only.
The RS232 download application is available right here, right now, by clicking the link below. A PC running Windows 95 or later and a serial cable are required. Please read the following instructions before downloading and running the application.
1.
Use a standard Male-Female straight through DB-9 extension cable (available from almost any computer store or from Radio Shack as # 26-117) to connect your computer's COM or SERIAL port to the RS-232 port of your Theater Grand IV.2.Your Theater Grand IV must be plugged in, but does not need to be powered on. If it is off, it will power up automatically when the download process begins.3.NOTE: You may need to disable your Palm Pilot's "HotSync" or similar software before proceeding. If you have a Palm Pilot or similar device with "HotSync" or its equivalent, this software 'seizes' control of a serial port on your machine and prevents the Sunfire software from accessing that port. Use another port or disable HotSync.
Now, double-click the "Sunfire TGIV RS232 FLASH Update Vx.xx.exe" application icon on the PC connected to the Theater Grand IV. The 'AUTO' mode will detect active COM ports on your PC and automatically locate the Theater Grand IV and begin downloading code. You can manually choose a COM port if you wish.
4.This process takes several minutes.5.When completed, simply quit the program and follow the instructions on the front panel display of your Theater Grand IV. NOTE: Each new release of software includes all enhancements from prior releases. You may load the most recent release without loading interim releases.
NOTE: FOR THE THEATER GRAND IV ONLY
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TGIV RS232 FLASH UPDATE V4.10 (http://www.sunfire.com/downloads/Sunfire%20TGIV%20RS-232%20FLASH%20Download%20V4.10.exe)
TGIV Software revision history: V4.10 (http://www.sunfire.com/downloads/Sunfire%20TGIV%20RS-232%20FLASH%20Download%20V4.10.exe)
Eliminated all video muting during OSD pop-up operation. You now have glitch-free OSD pop-ups.
Several other subtle enhancements to menus and trims. This release is highly recommended, as your current software may not contain every one of the features listed below.
Note that the following were not all highlighted in early printings of the owner's manual.
Dolby Digital modes available during Dolby Digital 5.1 playback include: Dolby Digital + PLIIx Music for Surround Back operation, Dolby Digital + PLIIx Movie for Surround Back operation, Dolby Digital EX, as well as basic Dolby Digital for 5.1 playback. The MODE keys allow these choices during Dolby Digital 5.1 playback.
Added playback of DTS 5.1 sources through Surround Back speakers. This is selectable using the MODE key when a DTS 5.1 source is playing.
Sub trims are retained on a per-mode (DTS, Dolby Digital, or two-channel source) basis. That is, if you adjust the subwoofer trim in any DTS mode, it will retain that setting for the next time you use a DTS source. The same is true for Dolby Digital. All DTS modes share the same subwoofer trim. Similarly, all Dolby Digital modes share a single subwoofer trim. And all two-channel source modes (Stereo, Party, Neo:6, Pro Logic IIx, etc.) share a single subwoofer trim.
The Sunfire Theater Grand IV contains FLASH memory which can be upgraded to the latest software via two different methods: RS232 download or CD playback. The CD playback requires a special music CD containing the upgrade software 'watermarked' (merged with the audio in an imperceptible way) onto the disc. We will be providing these discs for future major software releases only.
The RS232 download application is available right here, right now, by clicking the link below. A PC running Windows 95 or later and a serial cable are required. Please read the following instructions before downloading and running the application.
1.
Use a standard Male-Female straight through DB-9 extension cable (available from almost any computer store or from Radio Shack as # 26-117) to connect your computer's COM or SERIAL port to the RS-232 port of your Theater Grand IV.2.Your Theater Grand IV must be plugged in, but does not need to be powered on. If it is off, it will power up automatically when the download process begins.3.NOTE: You may need to disable your Palm Pilot's "HotSync" or similar software before proceeding. If you have a Palm Pilot or similar device with "HotSync" or its equivalent, this software 'seizes' control of a serial port on your machine and prevents the Sunfire software from accessing that port. Use another port or disable HotSync.
Now, double-click the "Sunfire TGIV RS232 FLASH Update Vx.xx.exe" application icon on the PC connected to the Theater Grand IV. The 'AUTO' mode will detect active COM ports on your PC and automatically locate the Theater Grand IV and begin downloading code. You can manually choose a COM port if you wish.
4.This process takes several minutes.5.When completed, simply quit the program and follow the instructions on the front panel display of your Theater Grand IV. NOTE: Each new release of software includes all enhancements from prior releases. You may load the most recent release without loading interim releases.
NOTE: FOR THE THEATER GRAND IV ONLY
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TGIV RS232 FLASH UPDATE V4.10 (http://www.sunfire.com/downloads/Sunfire%20TGIV%20RS-232%20FLASH%20Download%20V4.10.exe)
TGIV Software revision history: V4.10 (http://www.sunfire.com/downloads/Sunfire%20TGIV%20RS-232%20FLASH%20Download%20V4.10.exe)
Eliminated all video muting during OSD pop-up operation. You now have glitch-free OSD pop-ups.
Several other subtle enhancements to menus and trims. This release is highly recommended, as your current software may not contain every one of the features listed below.
Note that the following were not all highlighted in early printings of the owner's manual.
Dolby Digital modes available during Dolby Digital 5.1 playback include: Dolby Digital + PLIIx Music for Surround Back operation, Dolby Digital + PLIIx Movie for Surround Back operation, Dolby Digital EX, as well as basic Dolby Digital for 5.1 playback. The MODE keys allow these choices during Dolby Digital 5.1 playback.
Added playback of DTS 5.1 sources through Surround Back speakers. This is selectable using the MODE key when a DTS 5.1 source is playing.
Sub trims are retained on a per-mode (DTS, Dolby Digital, or two-channel source) basis. That is, if you adjust the subwoofer trim in any DTS mode, it will retain that setting for the next time you use a DTS source. The same is true for Dolby Digital. All DTS modes share the same subwoofer trim. Similarly, all Dolby Digital modes share a single subwoofer trim. And all two-channel source modes (Stereo, Party, Neo:6, Pro Logic IIx, etc.) share a single subwoofer trim.