Firmware Upgrade; Install And Upgrade - Lightware UMX-OPT-TX150R User Manual

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7. Firmware Upgrade

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F irmware Upgrade
This chapter is meant to help customers perform firmware upgrades on our
products by giving a few tips on how to start and by explaining the features of
the Lightware Device Updater (LDU) software. To get the latest software and
firmware pack please contact support@lightware.eu.

Install and Upgrade

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UMX-OPT-TX150R – User's Manual
The transmitter can be upgraded by using Lightware Device Updater
(LDU) software via USB. The application and the User's manual can be
downloaded from www.lightware.eu.
ATTENTION! While the firmware is being upgraded, the normal
operation mode is suspended as the switcher is switched to
bootload mode. Signal processing is not performed. Do not interrupt
the firmware upgrade. If any problem occurs, reboot the transmitter
and restart the process.
ATTENTION! The firmware upgrade process has an effect on the
configuration and the settings of the device. After the upgrading
process, factory default settings will be loaded
Short Instructions
Step 1. Get the firmware pack and the Lightware Device Updater (LDU)
application.
Step 2. Install the LDU application.
Step 3. Establish the connection between the computer and the
device(s).
Step 4. Start the LDU and follow the instructions shown on the screen.
7.1. Install and Upgrade
Installation for Windows OS
INFO: The application can be installed under Windows XP or above.
Run the installer. If the User Account Control drops a pop-up message
click Yes. During the installation you will be prompted to select the
type of the installation:
Normal install
Available for Windows and Mac OS X Available for Windows
The installer can update only this Cannot be updated
instance
Only one updateable instance More than one different version
can exist for all users can be installed for all users
Comparison of install types
ATTENTION! Using the Normal install as the default value is highly
recommended.
Installation for Mac OS X
INFO: After the installation, the Windows and the Mac application
has the same look and functionality. This type of the installer is
equal with the Normal install in case of Windows and results an
updateable version with the same attributes.
Mount the DMG file with double clicking on it and drag the LDU icon
over the Applications icon to copy the program into the Applications
folder. If you want to copy the LDU into another location just drag the
icon over the desired folder.
LDU Upgrade
Step 1. Run the application. In the welcome screen click on the
button in the top right corner; the About window will appear.
Click on the Check now button. The program checks the available
updates on Lightware website and shows its version.
Snapshot install
Step 2. Set the desired update settings in the Options section.
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