Yaesu FTM-400DR Use and care manual

FTM-400DR/DE
FTM-400XDR/XDE
DSP Firmware
Update Instruction Manual
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.

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Introduction
This application is a software tool for updating the rmware of transceivers manufactured by Yaesu Musen
Co., Ltd.
CAUTION!
Be sure to conrm the model and the version of your transceiver before starting the update.
Writing incorrect rmware to the transceiver may cause abnormal operation or failure.
Important Notes
• All responsibility for the usage of this software lies with the customer. We cannot be held responsible in any
way for any damages or losses which may be incurred by the customer as a result of using this software.
• Copyrights and all other intellectual property rights for the software, as well as the software manual, are the
property of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
• The revision, modication, reverse engineering, and decompiling of this software is prohibited. Redistribu-
tion, transfer, and resale of downloaded les are also prohibited.
• Downloaded les may only be used for personal use.
• If you cannot perform rmware upgrading yourself, please consult with one of our sales sites or service
centers.
System Requirements (Operating Environment)
In order to use this program, a personal computer (PC) with one of the following Windows operating systems,
and a USB data connection cable are required
Supported Operating Systems
One of the following operating system environments:
• Microsoft® Windows® 10 (32 bit / 64 bit)
• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (32 bit / 64 bit)
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 (Service Pack 1 or later)
CPU
The performance of the CPU must be able to satisfy the operating system requirements.
RAM (System Memory)
The capacity of the RAM (system memory) must be more than sufficient to satisfy the operating system
requirements.
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
The capacity of the HDD must be more than sufcient to satisfy the operating system requirements.
In addition to the memory space required to run the operating system, about 50 MB or more of additional
memory space is required to run the program.
Necessary PC peripheral interfaces
USB interface (USB Port) or Serial Port (RS-232C)
Cables
PC connection cable SCU-20 or Data cable CT-163 or CT-165
CAUTION!
When using the SCU-20 data cable, install the SCU-20 driver software before attempting to
update the rmware. Go to the following website to download and install the driver software
for the SCU-20 (http://www.yaesu.com/).

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Install / Uninstall Procedure
Installation procedure
1. Download and unzip (extract) the update program.
2. When decompressed, the folder will automatically open. Click on the “D” icon in the folder to execute the
update program.
Uninstall procedure
Delete the folder opened by the update program.
The operation will end if the opened folder is deleted since no data will be written to the registry and system
folder.

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Using the Programmer
Start-up Screen
When the update program is opened, the above screen will appear to permit setting the Com Port number.
CAUTION!
Writing incorrect rmware to the transceiver may cause abnormal operation or failure.
Set the COM Port
Set the COM Port number to the Port used in connecting the PC and FTM-400DR/DE (FTM-400XDR/XDE).
The port number can be veried by accessing the Windows PC device manager.
Commence Update
When the COM Port setting is complete, press the “OK” button to advance to the next screen (preparing for
the update transfer).
Pressing the “EXIT” button will end the program without updating the rmware.

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Preparing for the Update Transfer
The procedures required to prepare the transceiver to receive the rmware update are listed, carry out the
respective tasks as follows:
Disconnect the power cable
Turn OFF the power supply, and then disconnect the FTM-400DR/DE (FTM-400XDR/XDE) power cable from
the 13.8 Volt DC cable.

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Connect the data cable to the FTM-400DR/DE (FTM-400XDR/XDE).
Connect the serial data cable to the data jack at the rear of the FTM-400DR/DE (FTM-400XDR/XDE).
Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the USB port or the COM port of the PC. (Photo shows the
SCU-20)

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Power supply connection
Connect the power cable to the FTM-400DR/DE (FTM-400XDR/XDE) main body and apply 13.8 V.
Switching to the DSP write mode
Turn ON the power supply while pressing the [F/MW] and [D/X] keys.

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After “PUSH D KEY” appears on the screen, press the [D/X] key.
“DSP ←→ COM” appears on the screen.
When the above preparations are completed, click the “Update” button in the PC update programmer display
screen.

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Firmware Update Screen
When the following pop-up screen is displayed, press the “OK” button.
The update progress indicator is displayed when the rmware transfer begins.
Wait for the updating to end. (The process takes about two minutes.)
CAUTION!
Do not switch off the power supply to the PC or transceiver during the update.
The transceiver may not function normally if the firmware transfer is interrupted during the
upgrade.
When the following pop-up screen is displayed, upon completion of the update, press the “OK”
button.

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When the following pop-up screen is displayed, upon completion of the update, press the “OK” button.
The following pop-up screen will be displayed when the updating is cancelled or when the update cannot be
carried out for some reason.