Option 2. - Upgrading By Ldu2; Installation; Before Starting The Upgrade - Lightware VINX-110-HDMI-DEC User Manual

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6. Firmware Upgrade
6.4. Option 2. – Upgrading by LDU2
The Lightware Device Updater v2 (LDU2) software is the comfortable
way of upgrading the VINX devices. The advantage is that many
devices can be upgraded at the same time by a few clicks.

6.4.1. Installation

INFO: After the installation the Windows and the Mac applications
have the same look and functionality. The MAC OS X version is
equal with the Normal install in case of Windows and results an
updateable version with the same attributes.
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
The installer can update only this instance
Only one updateable instance
can exist for all users
Comparison of the Install Types
ATTENTION! Using the Normal install as the default value is highly
recommended.
Installation for Mac OS X
Mount the DMG file with double clicking on it and drag the LDU2 icon
over the Applications icon to copy the program into the Applications
folder. If you want to copy the LDU2 into another location just drag the
icon over the desired folder.

6.4.2. Before Starting the Upgrade

ATTENTION! While the firmware is being upgraded, the normal
operation mode is suspended as the device is switched to bootload
mode. Signal processing is not performed. Do not interrupt the
firmware upgrade. If any problem occurs, reboot the device and
restart the process.
ATTENTION! LFP packages cannot be used with the LDU2 software.
INFO: The settings and parameters (e.g. User EDID memory) will
not be lost by upgrading the firmware.
Snapshot install
Available for Windows
Cannot be updated
More than one different version
can be installed for all users
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