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PD204 Software Version Upgrade
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Target Product：
PD204
Version 1.30 Update Content
Additional Functions (For details, please refer to the supplemental version <supplemental version for version 1.30>)
USB-HOST now supports USB flash drives, and the following functions have been added.
(1) Supports Audio playback of BWF files recorded on USB memory devices.
(2) USB flash drive is added as a copy destination for file copying.
(3) Added BGRD USB mode to Auto copy mode, which copies to USB flash drive in the background.
(4) USB memory stick is supported for future version upgrades.
(5) USB flash drive can create up to 32 folders (including bwff) in addition to the standard bwff folder created at the time of formatting. This expands the maximum number of files per partition to “250 files x number of folders.
Changed operation specifications
The operation of “file copy” was changed so that it copies files differently depending on their file names. Until the previous version, if a file with the same name as the file to be copied already existed in the destination folder, “_” was added to the beginning of the file name and the file was copied. The result is that All select is always selected. As a result, All select is always selected so that only files that have not been copied can be differentially copied. Note that if the same file name already exists in the destination folder and you want to replace it with a new file, you need to delete the file from the destination folder beforehand.
The menu screen can now be accessed while the menu screen is displayed (except for some menus).
Bug Fixes
When formatting a DVD-RAM disc, the address of the disc was read out differently than when writing to the disc.
Fixed a bug that the system hangs up when an ADL file is created and renamed when there is no song file in the partition.
Fixed a bug that GMT Offset setting was not set correctly at power-on.
Fixed a bug that search of FF and RWD was not set to the maximum speed of 100 times.
Fixed a bug that the buffer memory data might be corrupted due to abnormal termination or some other reasons when writing, and HDD might suddenly enter the state of “Unformat”.
When SYSTEM MEMORY is erased and the system is started up in a state where the settings are undefined, SYSTEM MEMORY is automatically set to the default settings.
Fixed a bug that TC start value sometimes had an abnormal time and TC display sometimes displayed abnormally when defualt TC start was set to 16:00 or more at a frame rate of 23.97 or 29.97.
When an ALE File was generated with a frame rate of 23.97, the Start and End times were calculated at 24 frames.
This has been corrected so that the correct 23.97 frames are calculated.
Cliping detected!” display is now synchronized with the ON/OFF setting of the Error tone > Input clip setting in SYSTEM SETUP, and “Cliping detected!
Fixed a bug that Record, Play, etc. may not be performed after File Copy, Disk Copy, or USB connection.
Moved the display position of File copy from the bottom to the top.
Specification change
The maximum size of the upgrade file has been extended from 4Mbyte to 8Mbyte. Since it is expected that the program size will exceed 4 MByte in the future, it is necessary to upgrade to Version 1.30 before upgrading to the next version.
Please initialize the SETUP memory after upgrading.
Important Notice Regarding USB Memory Devices
The PD204 may be unstable depending on the USB flash drive you are using. USB flash drives with security functions, which are becoming increasingly popular, are designed to be used with PCs, and there is a high possibility that they will not work properly with the PD204.
In addition, it has been confirmed that when a file is copied to a USB flash drive, the copied file may contain noise (there is no problem with the original file). We are currently confirming the cause of this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we ask that you either avoid using USB flash drives or revert to version 1.1.
The downgrade can be done in the same way as the upgrade.
How to upgrade
Please upgrade the version based on the following upgrade workflow.
Update History
Version 1.11
Fixed a bug that USB connection with Windows Vista may not be possible.
Fixed a bug that the internal HDD partition could not be connected with MAC OS X10.5.
Fixed a bug in which it may hang up when copying a file to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW with a filename of 32 characters or more (extended to 64 characters).
Fixed a bug in which the ES-MASTER indication did not appear when nothing was recorded on the disc when the ES-BUS was set to MASTER.
Fixed a bug that it might hang up when starting RECORD after file name edit.
Fixed a bug that – + ~ was not correct on US keyboard with _=`(`no font) SHIFT series.
Fixed a part of Custum monitor setting in SYS SETUP that could not be operated from USB keyboard.
Fixed a bug that UBIT output always becomes “uuuuuuuuuu” of Default and does not work as other UBIT settings when it is set to “TC GEN OUT” and started.
Please initialize SETUP memory when upgrading from V1.10 or earlier.
Version 1.10
ES-BUS mode is provided to support Link operation of multiple units. The PD606/204 has only one RS422 port, so the maximum number of PDs that can be linked together is two units (1:1).
The PD606/204 is equipped with a Post Recording Cancel function that resumes recording with the same file by pressing the Rec key again during Post Recording (post-recording operation for the memory buffer) when the Pre Rec function is enabled. This operation is also applied to the operation between ES-MASTER<>SLAVE.
Fixed a malfunction that occurred when using IDX Power Link compatible batteries in the Power Link state, an error occurred in reading the battery information, causing the battery to switch to another battery even though it had remaining battery power.
Fixed a bug that Input Monitor may be turned off when Directry is selected.
Fixed a bug that SKIP FILE and SKIP CUE(SHIFT) did not work with USB arrow key.
Sys Initial Memorie” was added to “SYS SETUP” to initialize the setting memory (factory default setting).
In the TC GEN during Free Run, the TC GEN value is reset when the power is completely disconnected (in the PD204, the TC GEN continues to operate correctly even when the power is turned off unless the battery is disconnected). When the power supply is turned ON again, the RTC clock accuracy is ±1 frame, and Free Run is started.
Note that since data is recorded in the main unit’s memory when the power is turned OFF, the previously recorded value or the initial value will be rewritten if the power is forcibly turned OFF, such as when the power is unplugged before the power is turned OFF at the main unit.
Fixed a bug that the PD204 display may freeze when connected to a PC via USB or when the USB cable is unplugged or plugged in during the connection.
The display of the file name was changed so that the currently standing file name is displayed in the STOP state, and Next File Name is displayed in the PAUSE state.
Fixed a bug that the operation may become unstable without warning display when power is supplied from DC-IN without battery connection, even if the value is lower than the power warning setting of DC-IN.
*Please execute initialization of SETUP memory after upgrading the version.
Version 1.01
Peak/RMS level detection mode has been added to the Limter settings. The limiter operation can also be selected by RMS level detection, which is similar to the VU. However, RMS operation is limited to Fs: 48 kHz, and Peak detection is used for Fs higher than 48 kHz, regardless of the setting. The Limiter setting has been divided into two settings, CH-INPUT and ST-OUT, allowing independent parameter settings for each.
Fixed a bug that the Fs value was different from the set value when using digital input.
Fixed a bug in which DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW could be inoperable when used for file copying.
Fixed a bug that the system could not start up properly if the internal HDD was not installed.
Fixed a bug that a bit inversion occurred when the input reached OL with the REV. switch of each channel ON.
Fixed a problem in which a disk could not be ejected if no files existed when a disk was loaded or partition was switched.
Fixed a problem in which a disk could not be EJECTed when an unformatted disk was inserted and automatically advanced to the format menu, if the disk was not formatted and the user exited the menu with EXIT.
Error codes in the Diagnoses file were incorrect.
Disk Copy is now executed with ENTER+REC key instead of ENTER.
Please execute SETUP memory initialization after upgrading.