======================================= - Alcorn McBride Inc. - - Digital Video Machine - DVM-7400 - - and - - Binloop Reproducer - VREPRO-2, REPRO-16V, and REPRO-24D --------------------------------------- Installation Instructions 1. Copy OS.NEW to the Compact Flash card. 2. Reset unit by turning it off, and then on again. 3. Wait for Update to complete. You will see the following LED sequence: VERIFY FILE - Solid GREEN LED ERASING FLASH - Solid RED LED PROGRAMMING FLASH - Solid ORANGE LED 4. For the DVM-7400, sending a ?V command to the unit will return the current software version. The firmware version on the VREPRO-2 can be read using the diagnostic version request in Binloop.exe. NOTE: When the update is complete, the OS.NEW file will be renamed to OS.SAV so that the update does not repeat when the hardware is powered-up again. If you want to use a single flash card to update multiple units (for example, an entire Binloop cage), you can change the name of the OS.NEW file to FACTORY.NEW. The FACTORY.NEW file will perform an update just like OS.NEW, only it will not be renamed at the end of the update process. This means that after an update, you can remove the flash card from the product and insert it into another product to perform another update. This method will allow you to update an entire Binloop cage using a single card, without powering down the cage. NOTE: Updating the firmware may cause the DVM-7400 to reset to it's factory default settings. Make sure that you remember or write down these settings before updating your DVM-7400. (IP Address, Colorspace, password, etc.) ---------------------------------------- If you have any questions regarding any items listed in this document, please contact support@alcorn.com. ***************************************** * * * Release Notes * * * ***************************************** ************************* * Version 1.56 * ************************* 07/17/08 - Added the wildcard Latitude & Longitude feature to GPS playlists (DVM-7400) - Added support for the Background command used by GPS playlists (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.55 * ************************* 06/06/08 - Fixed an intermittent problem, typically caused by independent playback, where the flash card was no longer accessible. This would result in a red flashing status LED. (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.54 * ************************* 05/16/08 - Fixed a problem related to independent playback that could cause the audio output to go silent, even though there was no indication of a fault (REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.53 * ************************* 05/05/08 - Corrected a problem with the normal STOP command that could unintentionally cause a segment of audio to play from the left channel when playing audio from the right channel independently (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.52 * ************************* 03/26/08 - Fixed a problem that would allow a brief segment of audio to be played at the loop point whenever the system was muted AND looping a stereo audio file. (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.51 * ************************* 03/11/08 - Changed AES Output from AES-consumer to AES-pro (REPRO-16V, REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.50 * ************************* 01/22/08 - Reduced latency for normal Unsynchronous Play commands when media contains 300 (or more) files (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) - Add Xilinx Prom revision (XP) to the System On-screen display (REPRO-16V, REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.49 * ************************* 01/15/08 - Increased maximum clip number from 511 to 1023 (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) NOTE: Binloop.exe v4.8.1 (and newer) supports this feature. V1.2 of the Video Binloop protocol for WinScript supports it also. ************************* * Version 1.48 * ************************* 12/18/07 - Fixed a problem with normal mono or stereo audio playback. In rare cases, the reproducer would enter a state where it would no longer play audio clips. The LED would flash red indicating a fault. (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.47 * ************************* 10/03/07 - Fixed a problem with the test button involving case-sensitivity of file names (All) ************************* * Version 1.46 * ************************* 9/24/07 - Fixed an intermittent stability problem regarding Independent audio playback (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.45 * ************************* 8/13/07 - Fixed a video frame jitter problem that would occur on the last frame of playback (All) - Fixed a problem with the SetIP, SetGW, SetSM commands that would disable the Ethernet Interface after execution. (DVM-7400) - Added support for the Rev C Audio Playback PROM(U16), which is required for Cobranet (REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.44 * ************************* 4/5/07 - Fixed problem with FTP that would not allow the same client to login immediately if the last connection was abruptly terminated. (DVM-7400) - Added 'CWD' command to FTP interface to support more FTP clients (DVM-7400) - Fixed rare instability problem that would occur when performing an FTP transfer from DVM->PC (DVM-7400) - Autorun files now Loop if the 'Loop' input is activated upon powerup (DVM-7400) - Added support for audio files and the test button - the reproducer now finds the lowest numbered clip whether it's video or audio. (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) - Fixed S/PDIF Data Valid bit (All) - Changed behavior of Repro when Binloop sample rate does not match the MPEG sample rate. Before, audio would be completely silent if there was a mismatch. Now, the reproducer will play the audio at the incorrect rate. If there is a mismatch, the audio will play faster or slower and there will be glitches in the audio or video as the MPEG buffers starve for data. (REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.43 * ************************* 2/27/07 - Added 0x0D Completion Ack (DVM-7400) - Added basic support for Daylight Savings Time (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.42 * ************************* 2/16/07 - Fixed an issue created by 1.41 that would cause Rev B DVM's to fail booting intermittently (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.41 * ************************* 2/13/07 - Updated parallel control interface to work properly with a 4-bit encoder knob (DVM-7400) - Corrected an intermittent audio-dropout bug that affected some MPEG content (All) - Fixed problem that involved using SPlay for mono files at a specific time (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.40 * ************************* 2/01/07 - Corrected a problem that would report an EEPROM failure, even when everything was ok (All) - Fixed some instability problems introduced into the TCP/IP Stack between v1.37 and v1.39 (DVM-7400) - Made minor improvements to FTP transfer speed (DVM-7400) - Fixed an invalid message handling problem with the command parser (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.39 * ************************* 1/24/07 - Sychronous Plays/Loops are now seamless when issued while a file is already playing (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) - **Sychronous Plays/Loops are now sample accurate when issued while a file is already playing (REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) - Fixed a bug that would cause Independent Loops to not be seamless at the loop point (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) - Greatly reduced the response time of Independent Play commands (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) - Added support for all commands using a file offset [ie. Play from Offset] (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) - Removed the 1 frame black 'flash' that occurs whenever a video is searched (All) - Corrected a bug involving the FTP server and displaying folders (DVM-7400) ** PROM Update (U16) may be required if your reproducer cards were not shipped from us with a version >= 1.39 -- This PROM update fixes the following problems on the REPRO-16V and REPRO-24D: - Inability to keep SPlays sample accurate at seamless transitions - Extended boot time problem (especially when external sync is used) NOTE: This version will support the older PROMs. The only drawback is that seamless SPlays will not always be sample accurate. ************************* NOTE: Version 1.37 & 1.38 were only used for internal testing and were never released to the public ************************* ************************* * Version 1.36 * ************************* 12/05/06 - Added support for 24-bit independent playback up to 48kHz sample rate (REPRO-24D) - Synchronous Play no longer interrupts currently playing audio file (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.35 * ************************* 11/15/06 - Changed system behavior so that a missing CF card is no longer treated as a fault (All) - Test button now clears fault state (All) - Implemented GPS Support on secondary UART (DVM-7400) - Implemented On-Screen Activity Log (All) ************************* * Version 1.34 * ************************* 10/30/06 - Initial public release for REPRO-16V and REPRO-24D (REPRO-16V & REPRO-24D) - Corrected a stability problem that occurred when an audio clip was played after a video clip (REPRO-16V, REPRO-24D) - Corrected an intermittent crashing problem that would occur when removing the CF card during audio playback(VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V, REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.33 * ************************* 10/24/06 - Implemented capability to play audio at 96kHz sample rate (REPRO-24D) - Corrected a problem with audio data potentially being tossed out after a frame search (All) - Corrected an error that would cause the Audio OSD to mistakenly report RGB-HV (VREPRO-2, REPRO-16V, REPRO-24D) - Corrected an audio noise problem that affected WAV files that don't end with PCM data (VREPRO-2, REPRO-16V, REPRO-24D) ************************* * Version 1.32 * ************************* 10/10/06 - Added basic support for REPRO-16V and REPRO-24D Hardware platforms (REPRO-16V & REPRO-24D) - Corrected an issue with digital audio not working when playing clips containing MPEG audio (All) - Fixed an issue with detecting a 96kHz sample rate in AIF Files (REPRO-24D) - Fixed a problem that occurred when looping mono audio files (VREPRO-2,REPRO-16V,REPRO-24D) - Fixed a problem where certain command combinations would cause audio to be muted unexpectedly (All) - Implemented System, Video, and Audio OSD screens for displaying diagnostic information (All) ************************* * Version 1.31 * ************************* 09/18/06 - Fixed an issue where WAV/AIF files with certain header information would not play (VREPRO-2) - Implemented Still/Loop feature (DVM-7400) - Implemented Frame Searching (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.30 * ************************* 08/01/06 - Implemented directional GPS playlist support (DVM-7400) - Fixed an issue that would cause audio beeps at loop or transition points (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) - Fixed an issue that would allow an RTC Battery failure to disable the DVM (DVM-7400) - Fixed an issue with one-shot scheduled events not executing properly (DVM-7400) - Fixed an issue with the schedule file not closing properly (DVM-7400) - Improved efficiency of RTC battery use to prolong battery life (DVM-7400) - Corrected a performance problem caused by RTC battery insertion while system is running (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.29 * ************************* 07/11/06 - Corrected an issue with dropping audio after a seamless transition or loop (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) - Corrected an issue that caused video errors with some content after a seamless loop (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.28 * ************************* 06/30/06 - Implemented 16-bit Audio Playback - WAV, AIF, and all legacy PCM formats supported by the REPRO-5 (VREPRO-2) - Implemented Independent commands (Play, Stop, Mute) for Audio Playback (VREPRO-2) - Implemented Binloop Still Command (VREPRO-2) - Corrected an issue that would cause macro-blocking after playing a clip to completion (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.27 * ************************* 06/14/06 - Added Colorspace command for Video Reproducer command set (VREPRO-2) - Fixed the Active Mode Request for the Video Reproducer command set (VREPRO-2) - Improved Search Routine resulting in a faster and cleaner Search (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) - Improved system performance for circumstances when a flash card is not installed (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.26 * ************************* 05/19/06 - Fixed 'jitter' problem that occurred with some progressive drop frame material (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.25 * ************************* 05/16/06 - Improved the display quality when progressive clips are 'Stilled' (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.24 * ************************* 05/10/06 - Fixed a bug that would not allow some MPEG files to search properly (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.23 * ************************* 05/01/06 -Corrected an issue created in V1.22 involving the Direct Play /w Filename command (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.22 * ************************* 04/21/06 -Fixed Playlist Bug involving seamless playback, and premature termination of the playlist (DVM-7400) -Added support for SmartFTP client (DVM-7400) -Added ability to update bootload firmware (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.21 * ************************* 03/16/06 -Added '?Z' command to determine HW Revision (DVM-7400) -Added '?M' command to report expansion module presence (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.20 * ************************* 03/09/06 -Fixed an issue with uninterruptable playlists ending improperly (DVM-7400) -Added safegaurd to prevent accidental formatting of a CF card with test button (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.19 * ************************* 02/16/06 -Improved FTP Transfer Rate (DVM-7400) -Improved Serial/Ethernet Response Time (DVM-7400) -Sync-on-Green is now enabled by default (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) -Corrected a problem that affected the accuracy of Horizontal Sync (VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.18 * ************************* 02/02/06 -Added support for RGB/YUV DIP Switch on Sync/RGB (/P) module (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.17 * ************************* 01/12/06 -Added support for Sync/SDI and Sync/RGB Modules (DVM-7400) -Added support for Amplifier Module on Rev B board (DVM-7400) -Added support for disabling HV when SOG is active on Rev B board (DVM-7400) -Improved Compact Flash timing to support more flash cards (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.16 * ************************* 12/13/05 -Fixed a GPS Playlist bug that would ignore certain GPS commands (typically tolerance) (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.15 * ************************* 12/08/05 -Fixed a bug that would cause the DVM to format 512MB Flash cards incorrectly (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) -All flash cards <=2GB are now formatted to FAT16. Cards >2GB are FAT32 (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) -Correct Time Stamp is now used when uploading files via FTP (DVM-7400) -Starting a GPS playlist no longer causes playback to stop (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.14 * ************************* 11/16/05 -Fixed a problem that caused DMM to intermittantly fail at the end of an FTP transfer (DVM-7400) -Fixed a bug that would append a SPACE to some file extensions in an FTP list (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.13 * ************************* 10/20/05 -Implemented Real-time Scheduler (DVM-7400) -Remote Commands are now processed when a flash card is not installed (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) -Fixed a problem with the FTP List command and empty flash cards (DVM-7400) -Implemented 'XX' Reset Command -Compact Flash can now be removed/inserted without power-cycling (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) NOTE: Autorun files will be executed when flash is inserted (This includes OS.NEW) ************************* * Version 1.12 * ************************* 10/14/05 -Added support for GPS Playlists (DVM-7400) -Fixed bug with Directory Request that would cut-off at 256 bytes (DVM-7400) -Implemented 'Reset Defaults' DIP Switch (DVM-7400) -Implemented DE 'Reset Defaults' command (DVM-7400) Known Issues: -No Scheduler Support (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.11 * ************************* 09/26/05 -Fixed Backplane communication issue created in V1.10 (VREPRO-2) -Implemented Directory Request command '?D'(DVM-7400) Known Issues: -No Scheduler Support (DVM-7400) -No GPS Support (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.10 * ************************* 09/21/05 -Implemented Relay Control Command 'RL' (DVM-7400) -Implemented Baud Rate Command 'BR' (DVM-7400) -Implemented Send String 'SS' command - Uses WinScript Style string formatting (DVM-7400) -Serial Handler now ignores any invalid characters (ie. LF) (DVM-7400) -Test Button 'Stop' is now ignored when a playlist is in uninterruptable mode (DVM-7400) -File Select Inputs are now ignored when a playlist is in uninterruptable mode (DVM-7400) Known Issues: -No Scheduler Support (DVM-7400) -No GPS Support (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.09 * ************************* 09/09/05 -Added Support for UDP Commands (without AMINet) on Ethernet Port 2638 (DVM-7400) -Added FTP Support (DVM-7400) Known Issues: -No Scheduler Support (DVM-7400) -No GPS Support (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.08 * ************************* 08/30/05 -Added Support for Formatting Flash Cards (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) Known Issues: -No Scheduler Support (DVM-7400) -No GPS Support (DVM-7400) -FTP Upload and Download not functional (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.07 * ************************* 08/25/05 -Added Playlist Support (DVM-7400) -Test Button now plays the lowest numbered video clip (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) -Fixed bug that would drop Ethernet commands that were sent too quickly (DVM-7400) Known Issues: -No Scheduler Support (DVM-7400) -No GPS Support (DVM-7400) -FTP Upload and Download not functional (DVM-7400) -No Media Format Support (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.06 * ************************* 08/24/05 -Improved support for Compact Flash (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) -Added File #0 Autorun Support (DVM-7400) -Added Volume Control using AD command (DVM-7400) -Fixed 'Play' and 'Error' relay behaviour when audio is muted (DVM-7400) -Implemented Aspect Ratio and Colorspace Commands (DVM-7400) -Added Sync-On-Green Command (DVM-7400) -Added RGB/YUV Command (DVM-7400) -Added ability to change Unit ID, IP Address, Subnet, Gateway (DVM-7400) -Added ability to change FTP Username and Password (DVM-7400) Known Issues: -No Scheduler Support (DVM-7400) -No Playlist Support (DVM-7400) -No GPS Support (DVM-7400) -FTP Upload and Download not functional (DVM-7400) -No Media Format Support (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.05 * ************************* 07/07/05 -Initial Release of DVM-7400 -Fixed Compact Flash interface bug - intermittent failure during playback (DVM-7400) -Implemented Direct Play and Direct Loop (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.04 * ************************* 06/27/05 -Implemented Discrete Control (DVM-7400) -Implemented DIP Switch PAL/NTSC setting (DVM-7400) -Implemented Fault/Playing Outputs (DVM-7400) ************************* * Version 1.03 * ************************* 06/20/05 -Implemented seamless looping. (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) -Implemented 'Play Next' and 'Loop Next' commands for seamless playback of multiple clips (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.02 * ************************* 04/27/05 -Improved efficiency of Serial Communications (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) -Added more error handling for the Compact Flash (DVM-7400 & VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.01 * ************************* 04/05/05 -Fixed a problem with the Serial TX line for VREPRO-2 (VREPRO-2) -Fixed a problem that caused NTSC to be restored as the video format when it wasn't supposed to. (VREPRO-2) ************************* * Version 1.00 * ************************* 03/31/05 -Initial Release of VREPRO-2