From: Joseph Jones <joe_at_bumpycarrot.cjb.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 23:33:15 +0100

That sounds like a flashing procedure, and a rather convoluted one at
that. Might have to see if Rockbox can't simplify that a bit ;)

Joe

VooDoo wrote:
> Hi Bluechip (and all others),
>
> thank you for your offer of help and thank you for your tips.
> I am certain I will need it.
>
> The firmware update process goes like this:
> There are 2 files:
> HD800_MODEL_8123.bin (1910KB)
> yt990715_HD800_8123.bin (32KB)
>
> Their instruction of how to use them:
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> Step I : Connect AC adapter to HD-800(absolutely required) and then USB
> cable to PC.
> Step II : Copy ONLY one file to the folder of "Firmware" in HD-800.
> (YT990715_HD800_xxxx.bin)
> Step III : Disconnect USB cable from PC after choosing system tray
> which is on the right buttom of your PC.
> Keep in mind that you have to execute "USB SAFE TO REMOVE"
> before disconnecting USB cable.
> Step IV : For making the system file (Boot file:
> YT990715_HD800_xxxx.bin) installed,
> follow "Top Menu -> Setup -> System -> System Initial -> OK"
> (After OK, please wait about 10~15 seconds) after power-off of HD-800
> player.
> Keep in mind that you HAVE TO this job connecting AC ADAPTER with the
> player.
> Step V : Connect AC adapter to HD-800(absolutely required) and then USB
> cable to PC.
> Step VI : Copy the other file to the folder of "Firmware" in HD-800.
> (HD800_MODEL_8xxx.bin)
> Step VII : Disconnect USB cable from PC after choosing system tray.
> Keep in mind that you have to execute "USB SAFE TO REMOVE"
> before disconnecting USB cable.
> Step VIII : After that, you can power on HD-800 and then the firmware
> will automatically
> upgraded(automatically installed)
> Step IX : Re-boot HD-800 again.
> And follow "Top Menu -> Setup -> System -> System Initial -> Yes"
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> This seems to me as the more little file acts as a bootloader or
> update-tool. Maybe I find a way to contact a developer of the firmware -
> maybe they can give me some information...*hoping*
>
> *stillReadingDocumentations*
>
> c ya
> Tom
>
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