how to upgrade 1098 from sony vaio with no 9 pin connector

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  • MICHAEL STRO
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2003
    • 100

    how to upgrade 1098 from sony vaio with no 9 pin connector

    how would i upgrade my 1098 software ,when i don't have a 9 pin connector on the laptop ????????????????
  • PewterTA
    Moderator
    • Nov 2004
    • 2901

    #2
    I don't believe it's possible, you need to have a serial port....
    Digital Audio makes me Happy.
    -Dan

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    • Kevin P
      Member
      • Aug 2000
      • 10808

      #3
      Look online for a USB to serial port adapter... such as this one (one of the first I found on a google search, no preference indicated by me).

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      • MICHAEL STRO
        Senior Member
        • Oct 2003
        • 100

        #4
        have you used this type to upgrade

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        • AGS
          Junior Member
          • Feb 2005
          • 8

          #5
          Mike do you have a docking station that has a serial port? My laptop doesn't have one either but my docking station does. You definately need a serial port...Ags

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          • Andrew Pratt
            Moderator Emeritus
            • Aug 2000
            • 16507

            #6
            There's a variety of USB to serial adapters available. The better ones some with software that allow you to change the com port and baud rates etc. I use one from Keyspan and it works very well though it wasn't as cheap as some of the generic models.

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            • pciav
              Member
              • Jun 2004
              • 49

              #7
              I second Andrew's endorsement of the Keyspan Adapter. I have one and use it with a variety of devices and it has never failed. I did my RSP 1068 last night without a hitch.

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              • Cowanrg
                Senior Member
                • Feb 2004
                • 225

                #8
                i also have a VAIO laptop without a serial jack, and i have a belkin usb to serial adapter. i use it for MX remotes, etc... it is active with software, etc.

                it DOESNT work with the 1098. i just tried it and im going to call rotel tomorrow to see what is going on. when i loaded up the program from their website (MTTY), i set all the settings up, and press connect, then turn on the unit, and i just get a single line of crap.

                at this point the program seems to lock up. if i disconnect, it gives me an error and the program stops responding. but there is definately communication, because when i turn on the unit, it sends information, i can see it on the lights of the adapter.

                has anyone else used the belkin adapter and had success?

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                • Mr Purple
                  Junior Member
                  • Sep 2004
                  • 4

                  #9
                  You can't do the software updates reliably with an adapter?

                  Most dealers will help you with this, I thought.... :huh:

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                  • bzrk
                    Member
                    • Oct 2005
                    • 64

                    #10
                    I dont even have a pc :/ Have to unplug everything take the amp to a friend of mine etc... big pain in the ass. Thankfully updates arent a weekly thing.

                    Lets hope for usb and macintosh support in the future
                    Gr. Sebastian

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