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OLEVIA FIRMWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

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The following instructions are intended as a walkthrough for firmware installation on Olevia LCD TVs using the MTK chipset. If you are unsure of your TVs chipset, please contact our support call center for assistance at 866-965-3842. Live agents are available to assist you Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM Pacific Time. CAUTION There is significant risk associated with firmware installation. Improper or incomplete firmware installation can result in complete loss of functionality. It is recommended that you only update your firmware when advised to do so by Amergence Technology Level 2 Technical Support Agents.

REQUIREMENTS
1. USB Type-A to USB Type-B cable 2. Computer running Windows XP or earlier* 3. Firmware files** a. Two .bin files b. Flashinf.ini c. Interface Tool (Mtk DL V1.4 A 20060601.exe) d. MTK8208 USB2UART driver folder *The available drivers are intended for use with Windows XP SP2 or earlier. Windows Vista and MacOS may not install the firmware properly. **If you are missing any of the files specified, please contact our call center before proceeding with installation.

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WALKTHROUGH
Important Notes: 1. Make sure you are logged into the computer as Administrator or a user with local admin rights 2. To make sure that no other programs interfere with the installation, save your work and close all programs 3. It is recommended that you print the instructions to use as a reference before proceeding with installation. Loading Instructions: 1. Review the available download, the bugs fixed, and the new features added 2. Create a folder. Extract/decompress the zipped archive into the folder you created 3. Turn off your Olevia TV with the master power switch located at the rear of the TV, adjacent to the power cable 4. Connect the USB cable from your computer to the TVs firmware update port 5. Set the master power switch, located at the rear of the TV, adjacent to the power cable, to the ON position (the 1 should be pressed inward) 6. Through the Windows new hardware installation wizard, install the drivers located in the MTK8202 USB2UART driver folder (ser2pl.sys from the folder you created in Step #2). There is no need to check for Windows Updated drivers. You may get a warning message stating that the drivers are unsigned. You must continue with the installation in order to proceed 7. Once the drivers have been successfully installed, open the interface tool (Mtk_DL_V1.4 A_20060601.exe) 8. Select the appropriate COM port from the pull-down menu on the interface tool (this can be verified in the Windows Device Manager) 9. Press Step 1 to begin the firmware installation process. (Step 1 removes the current firmware) 10. When Step 1 is complete, a message will prompt you to disconnect and re-connect the power cable. Press OK 11. Press the power button on the main keypad located on the front of the TV. 12. Press Step 2 (Step 2 installs the new firmware) 13. When prompted, disconnect and reconnect the power cable (or see the alternative to this from STEP #10 above), then press OK 14. Press OK again, then close the interface tool 15. Firmware installation should now be complete. You can confirm this by checking the firmware version in the OSD menu ***As an alternative to installing the drivers manually, you may be able to run the executable driver installer from the MTK8208 USB2UART driver folder.
20480 EAST BUSINESS PARKWAY, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA, 91789 TEL: 909.859.8400 FAX: 909.859.8401

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