Kramer VP-731 Presentation Scaler-Switcher Firmware 1.15 Master Download

Posted at December 26, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Kramer VP-731 Presentation Scaler-Switcher Firmware 1.15 Master Description

The following changes were made in this version:

Fixes:
- A problem of occasional HDMI output video noise appearing on some monitors was fixed.

Known Issue:
- There may be an increased delay (in extreme cases, up to 20 seconds) after switching to an HDMI input connected to a Blu-Ray player.

Technical Notes:

- An HDMI noise problem was fixed.
- This change also requires hardware changes that can only be implemented in the Kramer manufacturing facility.
- The new master firmware version 1.15 can also be used without the hardware change. In this case it works identically to the previous version 1.14.

Firmware Upgrade Procedure

1. Acquire xxx.brec file with the required version of firmware.
2. Copy this file to the route directory on any USB readable memory device (disk-on-key, flash memory card etc.).
3. Plug the device with the firmware file into USB connector of the VP728/729 and switch on the scaler.
4. Wait until the scaler boots up and then use OSD menu to navigate to Setup>Advanced Setup>Misc>Firmware Download
5. Use UP and DOWN arrows to highlight the required firmware file and press ENTER button.
6. Confirm the upgrade and wait until progress indicator gets to 100%.
7. Restart the scaler by recycling the power.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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