
SONY VUCD-777A Upgrade Kit
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This is a Version 2.0 Upgrade Kit specially designed for the software
equipped in the STR-DA777ES/STR-V777ES/TA-VA777ES integrated amplifier.
This disk contains the following files:

1. UPGRADE.EXE: an overwrite program to upgrade the amplifier unit.
2. V777V202.BIN: Version 2.0 firmware (binary data)
3. V777V108.BIN: The newest mass-produced firmware (binary data)
4. README_J.TXT: The "read me" file in Japanese
5. README_E.TXT: The "read me" file in English

In order to perform the upgrade, please note the following requirements:

1. IBM PC/AT or compatible PC installed with Windows 95/98/98SE/Me/NT3.51/NT4/2000.
   (The RS232-C(COM) Port and the CD-ROM drive must be available for use.)
2. The STR-DA777ES/STR-V777ES/TA-VA777ES integrated amplifier to be upgraded.

Before performing the upgrade, please make sure to read the Software
Conditions For Use contract. 

When performing the upgrade, make sure you have read carefully the 
VUCD-777A upgrade kit operation manual, and are ready to follow the 
instructions in the proper order. 
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CAUTIONS:
Before performing the upgrade, please disconnect the speakers and the power 
amplifier from STR-DA777ES/STR-V777ES/TA-VA777ES. If the upgrade is performed
while the speakers and the power amplifier are in operation, noise will be
produced which can damage the speakers or the power amplifier.

After the upgrade is finished, be sure to disconnect the RS232C cable before 
turning on the power of the STR-DA777ES/STR-V777ES/TA-VA777ES. If the cable is
left connected, when the power to the PC is turned on and off, there is a
possibility that the RS232C port will become unstable, the STR-DA777ES/STR
-V777ES/TA-VA777ES will stop operating, the display will malfunction, or noise
or distortion may be produced which could damage the power amplifier and the
speakers connected to it.

When running the upgrade program, do not turn off the power to the STR-DA777ES/
STR-V777ES/TA-VA777ES as the internal flash memory in the amplifier section 
could become damaged.
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Additional Functions in Version 2.0 for the STR-DA777ES/STR-V777ES/TA-VA777ES

1. "VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1" Digital Cinema Sound Function addition 

2. Surround Setup Menu Function additions
    <<<SURROUND>>>  SCREEN DEPTH OFF/ON         (*1)
    <<<SURROUND>>>  6.1 MATRIX ON/OFF           (*1)
	*1: Operative for Virtual Matrix 6.1.

3. TEST TONE all channel output function addition

4. When the power is turned on, the new version number is displayed. 

NOTE: The new functions which have been added cannot be operated with the 
two-way remote controller originally supplied with the STR-DA777ES/STR-V777ES/
TA-VA777ES. (Please use the remote controller supplied with the VUCD-777A 
Upgrade Kit for the operation of the new functions.)

For further details, please refer to the supplied operation manual. 

(c) 2001 Sony Corporation

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