Release File for Evertz Model 5950 Time Code Reader Version Updates
             Copyright (C) 1994, Evertz Microsystems Ltd.
                                   
Version   Date           Description
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940916    September 16/94    Original release

*** All versions below require the boot prom AG52A3 940823 or later ***

941012    October 12/94   - Supported larger FLASH PROM and its
			    programming mechanism
			  - Fixed Colour frame jamming in reader
			    direct mode
			  - Fixed Pal Colour framing
			  - Supported NO CODE JAM MODES
			  - Supported flag transfers in UB Transfers
			  - Supported DATE CODE generation
			  - Fixed LTC parity mode
			  - Fixed Display bug when Reader mode in 
			    DATA DATA mode
			  - Fixed STATUS screen update bug
 			  - Fixed PAL VITC line 20-21 bug
			  - Fixed COL'R led off bug
			  - Supported saving of colour frame settings
			    during factory resets
			  - Supported displaying of colour frame
			    settings during calibration using DIP
			    SWITCH 1
			  - Supported blinking standard LEDs when no
			    video reference is present

941027    October 27/94   - Supported limited serial port( GEN
			    HOLD,GEN SET,GEN SENSE etc..)
			  - Supported parallel port inputs
			  - Supported Jam with Offset
			  - Moved colour frame adjusting keys to the
			    UP and DOWN arrow keys
			  - Implemented 30fps mode using DIP2
			  - Fixed colour framing setting so ensure
			    that it does not get destroyed on
			    software upgrades or factory resets.
			  - Fixed parallel port to operate on edges
			    and modified the function of the UB
			    transfer inputs.
			  - Expanded NOVRAM capabilities from 2k to 4k
			  - Removed burn in flicker when certain keys
			    are pressed.

941102    November 02/94  - Fixed PAL field 2 VITC generation bug
			  - Corrected VITC line select for line
			    20(NTSC) and 21(PAL).
			  - Fixed date entry buffer flushing problem 
			  - Prevented window movement upon exiting
			    reader auto mode
			  - Leap year date increment added

941116    November 16/94  - Fixed LTC parity positioning problem
			  - Fixed window settings when switching
			    between AUTO and other modes
			  - Created separate STOP and HOLD modes
			    on the reader
			  - Removed any window highlighting from
			    recalled configurations

941209    December 09/94  - Fixed serial port baud rate initialization
                          - Restore Serial baud rate after power up
                          - Improved Jam Sync error handling when no
			    reader code is present

950316    March    16/95  - Fixed DF minute rollover bobble
			  - Added vcg flipper to prevent video update
			    problems
			  - First attempt at full serial port
			    implementation 
		     	
*********** All above entries apply to the afterburner releases and
some may only be relevant***********************************

970808	  August   08/97  - Fixed translator bug when NOT in auto mode
			    to check for the active reader and
			    translate it.
			  - Added feature on dip switch 4 to make
			    vitc a higher priority in the auto reader tests