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5 DX2200 Software Upload Utility
The
DX2200 Software Uploader
is a Java application supplied with the DX-2200-TI-03 that can be used to
update the product firmware, or to upload graphic images into the product for use as an Overlay.
5.1 Firmware Update Procedure
The firmware update procedure is documented in the
DX-2200 Software Uploader User Manual
available
for download from the Document Library in the Support area of our website at:
www.microtronix.com/SUPPORT/downloads.html
Contact
for the latest release of the DX-2200 firmware and Software Uploader
utility.
NOTE:
DX-2200-TI-03 Text Inserter product running firmware versions less than 1.10 cannot be upgraded
over RS232. It is recommended not to downgrade a unit to any version less than 1.10 because it will
lose the ability to update over RS232. For units that cannot be updated by RS-232, refer to
Section
A.4.1 JTAG Firmware Upload Procedure
or contact Microtronix sales about upgrading the unit.
5.2 Uploading Images
The DX-2200-TI-03 can store one or more images in memory. A stored image can be displayed on the
Overlay by configuring a Graphic Field to show that image.
A maximum of slightly less than 2 Mega Pixels can be stored in flash memory. The pixels can be used for a
single large image, or for many smaller images. For example, one full frame image for 1920x1080 video can
be stored, or up to 64 images at 240 by 135 pixels each.
When an image is uploaded, an identification number (ID) is assigned to the image. The ID is used to select
that image when it is to be displayed on the overlay. It is recommended to keep a record of the ID number
used when images are uploaded.
The DX2200 Software Uploader program can show a list of images that are stored in the memory with their
sizes and ID, and also reports how many pixels are available in flash memory. Individual images can be
deleted, or the entire memory can be cleared to remove all images.
The DX2200 Uploader software accepts image files in PNG and JPEG format. The PNG file format supports
Red, Green, and Blue channels, and also supports an optional transparency channel to set the visibility of
each pixel. The JPEG file format support Red, Green and Blue channels. The DX-2200-TI-03 accepts files
with or without the transparency channel. When a file without transparency is uploaded, all pixels are visible.
When the file includes a transparency channel, different parts of the image can have different visibility for
example to generate smooth edges, or to overlay images that are not rectangular.
WARNING:
Most PNG files do not include a transparency channel. To generate a PNG file with
transparency an image editor such as Adobe Photoshop or Gimp can be used.
NOTE: The capability to store images permanently in flash memory requires a unit with 16 MB of serial flash
memory. These units are identified with PN: DX-2200-TI-03. Units shipped prior to April 2014 (PN:
DX-2200-TI-02) do not have the required flash memory and cannot permanently store images.
Images can still be uploaded to the unit, but are lost on reset or power-off.
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