Alcorn DVM-8500 Digital Video Machine Firmware 1.21 Download

Posted at December 3, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Alcorn DVM-8500 Digital Video Machine Firmware 1.21 Description

Release Notes

- Support for new hardware revisions (8500 Rev E, ReproHD2 Rev G). No new features or fixes

Installation Instructions

1. Copy OS.NEW to the Compact Flash card.
2. Reset unit by turning it off, and then on again.
3. Wait for Update to complete. You will see the status LED turn ORANGE, and then turn off.
4. For the DVM8500, the firmware version will be displayed on the LCD during powerup. It can also be read via Ethernet or RS-232 using the Version Request (?V) command.
5. For the ReproHD, the firmware version can be read using the reproducer version request in the Binloop Config software.

NOTE: When the update is complete, the OS.NEW file will be renamed to OS.SAV so that the update does not repeat when the hardware is powered-up again. If you want to use a single flash card to update multiple units (for example, an entire Binloop cage), you can change the name of the OS.NEW file to FACTORY.NEW. The FACTORY.NEW file will perform an update just like OS.NEW, only it will not be renamed at the end of the update process. This means that after an update, you can remove the flash card from the product and insert it into another product to perform another update. This method will allow you to update an entire Binloop cage using a single card, without powering down the cage.

NOTE:

- A/V Binloop HD Reproducer REPROHD2
- Digital Video Machine HD DVM8500
- SetPlayer - SP1000

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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