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Cara Upgrade Firmware

The document provides detailed instructions on upgrading firmware for Set-Top-Boxes (STBs) using various methods including STB to STB, PC to STB via RS232C, OTA, and PC to PVR via USB. It emphasizes the importance of following the correct procedures to avoid interruptions during the download process, which could lead to device failure. Additional resources and support information are available on the company's website.

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Cara Upgrade Firmware

The document provides detailed instructions on upgrading firmware for Set-Top-Boxes (STBs) using various methods including STB to STB, PC to STB via RS232C, OTA, and PC to PVR via USB. It emphasizes the importance of following the correct procedures to avoid interruptions during the download process, which could lead to device failure. Additional resources and support information are available on the company's website.

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How to upgrade the new firmware.

Abstract
Our Set-Top-Boxes (“STB”) are delivered with stable and easy-to-use software, passing
our strict quality controls. However, we are steadily updating our software to improve
functions or add-ups to your convenience. We recommend to upgrade your STB by our
newly released updates to enjoy better functionality and stability.
Please visit our http://www.i-topfield.com to stay updated on helpful updates, utilities,
drivers and manuals. You can also find information on new product releases and the
latest corporate news.

Execute the Topfield Windows Applications Setup.exe.


The utilities will be installed automatically by selecting your receiver in the installation
sequence.

Following Upgrade methods are available for your STB.


(1) STB to STB download via RS232C
(2) PC to STB download via RS232C
(3) OTA
(4) PC to STB download via USB

Pin Assignment for serial cables (RS232, 9-Pin)


The pin assignment of serial cables (RS232) are applied as below:
PC pin 2 <-> STB pin3
PC pin 3 <-> STB pin2
PC pin 5 <-> STB pin5
For the upgrade through the serial interface, only the above mentioned 3 pins are
applied. The other 6 pins do not require any attention.
How to upgrade the new firmware.

STB to STB download via RS232C


This method is mostly used for STBs including PVR when equipped with a serial port
(RS232). Somehow provider specific models do not have the port integrated, due to
security reasons. In such cases the STB to STB download via RS232C is not
supported.

Please refer to the downloading sequence as below:


1. Turn off the target STB.

2. Connect the parent STB and the target STB with a serial cable (RS232C).

3. Select Transfer Firmware in the Installation menu of the parent STB.


(Some models show Transfer Program to Other IRD instead of Transfer Firmware.
But you can proceed in the same sequence. Please refer to the screen shots shown
below.)
How to upgrade the new firmware.

4. Select Transfer Program to Other IRD menu of the parent STB.

5. Confirm with Yes.


How to upgrade the new firmware.

6. Then turn on the target STB and the download starts automatically.

7. Please do not interrupt the download process before complete finish. Even when
the process bar reaches the end, the writing process of the flash memory might not be
completed and could cause fatal effects. The completion will be shown by
displaying ’End’ in the display of the front panel. Models without a display indicate the
complete procedure by blinking of the green LED on the front panel.

8. Turn off the target STB.

9. Remove the RS232C cable.


How to upgrade the new firmware.

PC to STB download via RS232C

This method is also very common among STBs including PVR.


Somehow provider specific models do not have the port integrated, due to security
reasons. In such cases the STB to STB download via RS232C is not supported.

We provide following two utilities to ease the upgrade procedure:


-TFD-DOWN.exe : For all models except Irdeto CAS embedded models (e.g.
TF5000PVR)
-SDL Downloader.exe: Irdeto embedded models (e.g. TF3200IR)

Please refer to the downloading sequence as below:


1. Download the Utility suitable to your STB onto your PC.

2. Turn off the target STB.

3. Connect the PC and target STB through a serial cable (RS232C).

4. Run the Downloading Utility.


How to upgrade the new firmware.

5. By clicking the Find button, you will have access to your system tree to choose the
required new firmware file. After your selection the adequate file name will be
displayed in the File Name bar

6. After clicking the Start icon of the Downloading Utility, the next screen shot will be
displayed as shown below.
How to upgrade the new firmware.

7. Turn on the target STB and the download will automatically start.

8. Please do not interrupt the download process before complete finish. Even when
the process bar reaches the end, the writing process of the flash memory might not be
completed and could cause fatal effects. The completion will be shown by
displaying ’End’ in the display of the front panel. Models without a display indicate the
complete procedure by blinking of the green LED on the front panel.

9. Turn off the target STB.

10. Remove the RS232C cable.


How to upgrade the new firmware.

OTA (Over - The - Air Upgrade)


This method is currently mostly used for digital satellite receivers incl. PVRs and allow
you to receive new updates only by setting up the adequate parameters of the specific
satellite transponder and the upgrade will be executed automatically over the air.
The OTA upgrade is available for following models.
1) TF5500PVR 2) TF5000PVR
3) TF4000PVR 4) TF4000PVRCOCI
5) TF5000CI 6) TF5000Fe
7) TF4000Fe 8) TF4000Fi
9) TF3000Cipro 10) TF3000COCI
11) TF3000CIPpro 12) TF3000Fei
13) TF3000Fi 14) TF3030F
15) TF3100FEPpro

The launch of new updates will only be done on availability.

Please refer to the downloading sequence for the OTA update as below:
1. Select Firmware Upgrade in the Installation menu of the parent STB.
OTA upgrades are currently only supported over the Astra and Hotbird4 transponders.

2. Set all necessary parameters. (Please refer to the TP parameters as shown bellow)

Astra Hotbird 4
Frequency: 12603 MHz Frequency: 12673 MHz
S/R: 22000 KS/s S/R: 27500 KS/s
Polarity: Horizontal Polarity: Vertical
PID: 347 PID: 730

Please set the parameters suitable for your area and footprint.

3. Start the OTA upgrade, please select the Start button and press OK.
An OTA upgrade takes up to several minutes for the download due to the limited
bandwidth.
How to upgrade the new firmware.

For your convenience, we provide you with contingently information on further available
satellites or transponder details. You can add or change them easily to your STB.
Detailed information are released on www.i-topfield.com.
How to upgrade the new firmware.

PC to PVR download via USB (Universal Serial Bus)

This method requires STBs equipped with a USB interface. We currently only support
this method on our TF5000 PVR.

Please refer to the downloading sequence as below:

1. Install the TFDN_USB.


Run the Topfield Windows Applications Setup.exe.
The utilities including TFDN_USB will be installed automatically by selecting your
receiver.

(Other method to install the TFDN_USB :


Please download the zip file Software download tool for USB (TFDN_USB), which
includes the two driver files tfbulk.sys and tfbulk.inf from our website.
Extract the downloaded file to a separate directory (Please refer to the instructions of
your zip tool). Our USB driver is currently supporting MS Windows 9.x, NT/2000/XP.
To install the driver, please select the tfbulk.inf file click the right mouse button. By
choosing the Install menu point, the two driver files are copied automatically to the
appropriate directories in your system.
)
After the installation explained above, execute the tool TFDN_USB.exe.

2. Turn off the STB.

3. Connect the STB with your PC through a USB cable.

4. Start the download software (TFDN_USB).

5. By clicking the Find button, you will have access to your system tree to choose the
required new firmware file. After your selection the adequate file name will be displayed
in the File Name bar.
How to upgrade the new firmware.

6. Click the Download icon to start the download procedure.


How to upgrade the new firmware.

7. Now turn on the target STB and the download will start automatically.

8. Please do not interrupt the download process before complete finish. Even when the
process bar reaches the end, the writing process of the flash memory might not be
completed and could cause fatal effects. The completion will be shown by
displaying ’End’ in the display of the front panel.

8. Turn off the target STB and remove the USB cable.

IMPORTANT: If you should encounter conflicts with your operating system and
the USB port, we strongly recommend to download the Windows USB patch,
which can be downloaded on Microsoft’s website (http://www.microsoft.com)

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