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16. Updating the Firmware
Updating the software version is done through the FireWire port. It can be done with a
Mac or a PC. The procedure is similar for both computers:
The following files are required and are available on our web site (www.brainstormtime.com).
NOTE: Only registered users are allowed to download these files so be sure to register your
unit as soon as possible.
16.1. INSTALL THE DCD-8 FireWire driver and the Control Panel application
1. Download the files mentioned above from our web site to your hard disk
2. Double-click on the file (BrainstormDCD8installer.exe or BrainstormDCD8.pkg) and fol-
low the instructions.
16.2. UPDATE YOUR DCD-8 FIRMWARE
1. Download the current Firmware file from our web site to your computer
2. Connect a FireWire 400 cable between the DCD-8 and your computer
3. Start the Brainstorm DCD8 Control Panel application
5. When the upload is completed, power down the DCD-8 then power up again
6. Go to Menu 99 to verify the current software version number
WARNING: IF THE DCD-8 FLASH MEMORY IS ERASED OR CORRUPTED, THE UNIT
WILL HAVE TO BE RETURNED TO THE FACTORY FOR REPROGRAMMING. To avoid
this, please use every precaution when updating the firmware.
If something should occur during the update procedure, such as a computer crash, DO
NOT RESET your DCD-8. Start the upload again, as soon as possible. Your DCD-8 will
still be functional until it is reset or power is cycled.
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