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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.

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• 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.    

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• 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:  

 

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• 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.  

 

   

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• 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.  


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