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Upgrading the firmware on a PRM-‐45 projector Applicable to: Any PRM-‐45 projector whereby Promethean has authorised a firmware upgrade. This process can be carried out by end users or Partners.
Upgrade Requirements: • Windows PC/laptop (Windows XP SP2 – Windows 7. Windows 8 is not supported) that is
connected to the mains.• A user account on the PC that has full administrative privileges.• A projector that has been identified as requiring a firmware upgrade.• The firmware files for the projector.• The setup file for the firmware upgrade program.
• x1 USB A to Mini USB-‐B
Initial projector setup (IMPORTANT): • Turn on the projector which requires a firmware upgrade.• Turn off Low Power Mode using the projector remote control.
o (Menu > Installation II > Advanced > Low Power Mode)• Turn off the projector using the projector remote control.
Initial setup for the computer carrying out the upgrade: • Download the setup files and firmware from the below link:
o https://promethean.box.com/s/fnzlo9cddtxkcf48qy8c
o Ensure that these files are placed in a location on your machine to which you havefull, unrestricted access, and that is not write-‐protected.
o Extract the contents of both .zip files into a location on your machine to which youhave full, unrestricted access, and that is not write-‐protected.
• Install DLP Composer Lite v11.2 Setup.exe by double clicking the icon, and following theonscreen instructions.
• Once the program has been installed, locate and run Install DLP Device Drivers from theWindows Start menu.
• When prompted, select Microsoft WinUsb and then click Install.
• Install the drivers and agree to any prompts you may receive from the computer. • In the folder that contains the setup file DLP Composer Lite v11.2 Setup.exe you will find a
file called FlashDeviceParameters.txt. Copy this file and paste it into C:\Program Files\DLP Composer Lite 11.2.
• Restart the computer.
Carrying out the firmware upgrade • Ensure the projector is in standby and the projector power light is solid green. • Connect the Mini USB-‐B connector to the port on the rear of the PRM-‐45.
• Point the remote control at the projector sensor and press the following grey arrow buttons
in order: o 2, 1, 4, 1
• The Lamp light will flash red twice, which signifies that you have entered the code correctly.
• Connect the USB A connector to a USB port on your PC. • Allow the PC to configure the drivers for the device. • Launch DLP Composer™ Lite 11.2 from the Windows Start menu.
• Select Flash Loader from the left hand side of the screen:
• Click OK on the next message:
• Click Edit and select Preferences:
• Select Communications and then click the USB check box. Enter the following values in USB Device Identification:
o Vendor 0x5dd o Product 0x4421
• Click OK. • Check the box for Skip Boot Loader Area and ensure the drop down box is set to 32 KB.
• Browse your computer for the firmware file extracted previously:
o • Click Start Download.
• Click Yes when prompted. • Wait for the firmware upgrade to finish:
You can now close the program, disconnect the USB cable and turn your projector on as normal.