Writing And Rewriting Pld Internal Data - Sony HDVF-C35W Maintenance Manual

1-7-2. Writing and Rewriting PLD Internal
Data
The device is equipped with a PLD (Programmable Logic
Device) that can be written and rewritten using the e-
Production (EPR) method.
When replacing the following parts or upgrading the PLD
version, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service
Center.
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The part number of the PLD (or the ROM for the PLD)
noted in "Spare Parts" is for a part with no data written.
When you need to replace any part, write data using the
steps on the next page.
For a PLD that has a program operating on the externally
connected ROM, when a part in the PLD is defective, if
you replace only the defective part, you do not have to
rewrite the data.
About e-Production
. When writing or rewriting the PLD internal data,
1. Standard tools (cables) can be used.
2. Standard software (PLD Download Tool) can be
used.
. The PLD internal data is managed on the Sony database
server as a Project file (E_xxx_xxx_xx_xx).
. The standard connector (EPR connector) for writing
PLD internal data on the board is equipped. "EPR" is
displayed on the board.
Corresponding PLDs:
Name of board
PLD/ROM EPR connector
PR-308 CN7
IC411 *1
*1 : IC411/PR-308 are the ROMs for IC100/PR-309.
HDVF-C35W
Used equipment
. PLD download tool (Sony part No. : J-7120-220-A)
. PC
Operation procedure
The procedure to write data to the PLD (or the ROM for
the PLD) is outlined below.
For details on these steps, refer to "Download Tool
Operation Manual (Device Writing Volume)".
"Download Tool Operation Manual (Device Writing
Volume)" can be obtained on the same Web site where the
PLD Download Tool software is downloaded.
Step 1. Prepare the Project file.
Step 2. With the power of the device turned off, connect
Step 3. Turn on the power of the device.
Step 4. Program the PLD (or the ROM for the PLD) by
Project file No.
E_000_003_96_02
Step 5. When the programming completes correctly
Cable to connect PC and the device
Computer with a parallel port.
Computer with PLD Download Tool installed.
For the supported OS and operating environment, refer
to "Download Tool Operation Manual (Device Writing
Volume)".
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Download the Project file from the Sony database
server.
the parallel port on the PC and the EPR connector
on the target board with the PLD download tool
(cable).
Launch the PLD Download Tool software, and
import the Project file.
using the PLD Download Tool software.
(without an error message), restart the device.
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