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             MediaCom Digital Satellite Receiver
                <STB Software Upgrade Procedure>
                              December 2001
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(c) Copyright MediaCom International LLC, 2001

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 STB model
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MCI-710P / MCI-710PVR

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 File description
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1. TFD-Downloader.exe  : Host program for download via serial port
2. mci710_sys_date.tfd : STB software data file

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 Serial cable
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The serial cable should have the following connections:
  +----------------------+
  |  pin 2 -----> pin 3  |
  |  pin 3 -----> pin 2  |
  |  pin 5 -----> pin 5  |  
  +----------------------+
   * pin 2 and pin 3 should be twisted

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 Upgrade procedure
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1. Connect STB to PC with serial cable.

2. Set STB in Stand-by mode (Power-off).

3. Execute TFD-Downloader.exe, and setup serial port with "Port Setup" menu.

4. [TFD-Downloader] Select STB software data file (.tfd) with "Find" menu.
 
5. [TFD-Downloader] Press "Download" button.

6. Power-on STB, and check 'dn xx' on the STB front panel.
   STB will start downloading automatically, and it will take 1 minute.
   Once downloading is completed, STB will start upgrading (Flash writing)
   process, and you will see 'AP xx' on the STB front planel.

   [Note] DO NOT power-off STB during 'Flash Write' process.

7. You will see 'End' flickering on the front panel display if the upgraded is completed.

8. Re-boot STB, and run Factory Setting in the Installation menu.

9. Check software version at Information -> IRD Status menu to make sure the software is
   sucessfully upgraded.

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Please contact regional dealers for more information.