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SERVICE MANUAL

IV. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

[Update procedure]

===How to copy the OS binary file to a CF card using a MPC1000 and a computer====

Below procedure will utilize the MPC1000 as a Compact flash writer.

Required Equipment :

Compact Flash (CF), Computer with USB mass storage class support (Windows

XP/ME/2000 or Mac OSX, OS9.x)

1. Copy/Download the OS data to a computer ’s hard disc drive and extract it ’s data.

2. Insert a Compact Flash card into the MPC1000.

3. Turn on the power of the MPC1000.

4. Go to Load mode, then press USB (F4).

5. Connect a USB cable between the computer and the MPC1000. (Display will change

from “Status=Not Connected ” to “Status=Connected ”)

6. The CF in the MPC1000 will be mounted as a drive on the computer.

7. Copy the OS binary file to the CF in the MPC1000.

8. Disconnect the USB cable. (MPC1000 will not accept any user in put while a USB

cable is connected)

Note: The OS data can also be copied to a Compact Flash card using any other Compact

Flash card reader/writer. In this case it is not necessary to connect the MPC1000 to a

computer.

====How to update the MPC1000====

MPC1000 is updated using a Compact Flash card containing OS data.

Insert a CF containing OS data into the MPC1000.

Turn on the power of the MPC1000 while pressing down the “Window” button.

To start the update process, p ress the “REC” button. After the update process is

finished the MPC1000 will re- boot automatically.

Note: The MPC1000 can not be updated from a computer via USB directly – updating is

only possible using a CF card.

====Hidden model====

( Note: V1.06 is not supported.)

The MPC1000 has the following hidden modes, which can be accessed by certain input sequences or holding down a

key while powering on the unit. Currently these modes are not supported in OS Version 1.06.

[Owner Name]

Mode > Other > F3/FOOTSW > F6 > Enter owner name

in the startup screen, “Owner Name” will be displayed.

[Initialize parameter]

Hold down the ERASE button while powering on the unit.

[Memory Check]

Hold down the PLAY button while powering on the unit.

[Demo mode ]

Hold down the Bank “D” button while powering on the unit.

In this mode “Internal memory” on the Save page can not be selected . In the startup screen “Demo” will be displayed

instead of “MPC1000”. Once demo mode has been activated it will remain active even if power is turned off and on again.

To turn off the Demo mode, hold down the Bank “D” button while powering on the unit.

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