Tascam BD-MP1 User manual

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Updating the firmware
Update file types
The following four types of update files have been prepared for products delivered to different regions.
(For detailed information about updates, refer to the documentation included with the distributed update files.)
Firmware file name Region Region code
BD-MP1_RXXX.XXX_FW_DM.zip Japan DM
BD-MP1_RXXX.XXX_FW_EXTC.zip North and South America, Southeast Asia, Korean Peninsula, Taiwan EX/T/C
BD-MP1_RXXX.XXX_FW_EX.zip Europe, Near and Middle East, Africa, Oceania EX
BD-MP1_RXXX.XXX_FW_CHI.zip Central and South Asia, China, Russia, Mongolia CHI
*Updating is not possible if the update file region differs from that of the product being used.
Checking the firmware revision and product region
o Before starting a firmware update, check the firmware revision and product region of the BD-MP1 being used. From the unit’s Home Screen,
open the Settings menu System Information screen, and check the firmware revision and product region (see the illustrations below).
(See the Owner’s Manual for details about operation of the unit.)
HOME Screen Settings menu
System Information screen
The screen above shows the model name with the region code, the MAC address and the firmware revision.
CAUTION
i The region code will not be shown if the firmware version is older than 206.416.
If this is the case, see "If the region code is not shown" on page 2.
i There is no need to update if the system firmware revision shown here is the same or newer than the intended update.

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If the region code is not shown
If the region code is not shown on the System Information screen, follow these procedures to determine the region.
o Refer to the BD Region Code shown on the model name label attached to the top of the unit to determine the region of distribution.
BD Region Code
i A : Japan, North and South America, Southeast Asia, Korean Peninsula, Taiwan
i B : Europe, Near and Middle East, Africa, Oceania
i C : Central and South Asia, China, Russia, Mongolia
TOP COVER
Front side
Region Code
[DM], [EX/T/C]
[EX]
[CHI]
BD Region Code* Region code Firmware file name
A(Japan) DM BD-MP1_RXXX.XXX_FW_DM.zip
A(other than Japan) EX/T/C BD-MP1_RXXX.XXX_FW_EXTC.zip
B EX BD-MP1_RXXX.XXX_FW_EX.zip
C CHI BD-MP1_RXXX.XXX_FW_CHI.zip
* BD region code A(only) has two distribution regions (DM and EX/T/C) according to the default menu display language.
Things to prepare
o Windows PC (Windows 7 32/64-bit SP1 or later)
Check the TEAC website (http://teac-global.com/) for the latest information about supported operating systems.
o Update files
Download the necessary files from the TEAC website (http://teac-global.com/), and put them anywhere (desktop, etc.) on the computer that will
be used.
i No update is available if no firmware has been released on the product page.
i Decompress the downloaded file if it is in ZIP format or another compressed file type.
o Update media
USB flash drives and discs* are supported for use as update media.
*CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and BD-ROM discs can be used.

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Update procedures
1. Connect the USB ash drive to or load the disc on the prepared computer.
2. Create a new folder on the drive/disc, and change its name to“UPG”.
Place the downloaded update les inside the“UPG” folder.
Update file names
i8560_linux_demo_dbg.bin
imt8560_bl_linux.bin
After completing this, remove the drive/disc from the computer and load it on the unit.
CAUTION
Be careful not to use the wrong files, because no “revision” or “region”confirmation screens appear for them while updating.
3. Select “Upgrade” from the unit System Settings menu.
Upgrade selection screen
4. Depending on the medium to be used for the update, select “Disc” or “USB Storage”from the menu on the right side of the screen
(In the example above, “USB Storage” is selected.)
5. Selecting the Media will start the update.
Upgrade selection screen
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Upgrade starting screen
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Installation in progress screen

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CAUTION
Never turn off the power during an update. Doing so could cause the unit to malfunction.
o If no update file is found, the following message will appear.
Upgrade file not found screen
Press the remote control .button to return to the System Information screen.
Check the loaded upgrade medium, and repeat the procedures from step 1.
6. After updating completes, the unit will restart.
Restart screen
7. After restarting completes, the setup wizard screen will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete initial settings.
Setup Wizard screen
8. After the setup wizard completes, open the Settings menu System Information screen, and check the updated rmware revision and product
region.
(See "Checking the rmware revision and product region" on page 1.)
This completes updating the unit.
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