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KCT-53U Driver Installation Program
Version 1.70
February 23, 2016
JVC KENWOOD Corporation
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[About this software]
This software installs the device driver for the KPG-53U to a PC.
Prior to installing the driver, carefully read through the following installation procedure.


[Attention]
Do not connect the KCT-53U to a PC before installing the driver.


[Operating System (OS)]
Windows Vista (32/64-bit)
Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)
Windows 10 (32/64-bit)
Note:Applicable operating systems are subject to change without notice due to the end of the technical support by Microsoft Corporation or change of the product specifications. 


[Installing the driver]
Execute the "KCT-53U_V170.exe" in the folder labeled "KCT-53U_V170", and follow the instructions that appear on the display to install the driver.
Note:Administrator privileges are required when installing the driver.


[Connecting the KPG-53U to a PC]
Connect the KCT-53U to the PC's USB port.Then the PC will detect new hardware.


[Confirming the COM port number]
Open the "Device Manager" to confirm which COM port number is assigned for the KCT-53U.(Confirm the COM port number while connecting the KCT-53U to the PC.)

*For Windows Vista
1. Click the Windows [Start] button.
2. Click [Control Panel].
3. Click [Hardware and Sound], in the [Control Panel] window.
4. Click [Device Manager], in the [Hardware and Sound] window.
5. [Device Manager] window will appear.

*For Windows 7
1. Click the Windows [Start] button.
2. Right-click [Computer], then click [Properties].
3. Click [Device Manager] in the displayed window.
4. [Device Manager] window will appear.

*For Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
1. Right-click the Windows [Start] button.
2. Click [Device Manager] in the displayed window.
3. [Device Manager] window will appear.

Click gPorts (COM & LPT)h to extend it, then you can find gATEN USB to Serial Bridge (COMxx)h.ThegCOMxxhis the port number assigned to the KCT-53U.
Select this port number in the configurations for communication in the software you are using.


[Uninstalling the driver]
Select "UC232A_Winxx_xxbit" in "Programs and Features" in the Control Panel and follow the instructions that appear on the display to uninstall the driver. Or execute the "KCT-53U_V170.exe" and follow the instructions that appear on the display to uninstall the driver.
Note:Administrator privileges are required when uninstalling the driver.


[Update History]
Ver. 1.70
  Driver Version 3.1.0.0(Vista) / 3.4.62.295(7, 8.1) / 3.6.81.359(10)
  Adds compatibility with Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 10 (32/64-bit).

Ver. 1.60
  Driver Version 2.0.14.156(XP) / 3.1.0.0(Vista) / 3.3.7.131(7) / 3.4.42.260(8)
  Adds compatibility with Windows 8 (32/64-bit).

Ver. 1.50
  Driver Version 2.0.14.156(XP) / 3.1.0.0(Vista) / 3.3.7.131(7)
  Adds compatibility with Windows Vista (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit).

Ver. 1.40
  Driver Version 2.0.2.5
  Adds compatibility with Windows Vista (32-bit).

Ver. 1.30
  Driver Version 2.0.2.5
  Improves USB compatibility to prevent the PC display from showing a blue screen.

Ver. 1.10/1.20
  Driver Version 2.0.2.1
  Adds compatibility with the TK-90 HF transceiver.

Ver. 1.00
  Driver Version 2.0.0.18 (XP) / 2.0.0.21(2k)
  First release.


[Others]
*Windows Vista and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 
*This Driver Installation Program is provided by ATEN Japan Co., Ltd.