Appendix A Software Update; Prepare The Console; Update The Software - ETC SmartFade User Manual

Appendix A
Software Update
This appendix contains the instructions for updating the software in your SmartFade
console.SmartFade software can be updated using either an SD card or a USB connection
to a PC.
Software can be downloaded from the ETC Web site:
C A U T I O N :
P r e p a r e t h e C o n s o l e
Perform SmartFade self-tests and prepare to update software:
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
N o t e :
If you have accidentally initiated the software update, you can exit without making any
changes by unplugging the console.
U p d a t e t h e S o f t w a r e
USB Update
Update software using the USB connection:
Step 1:
N o t e :
Downloads to the SmartFade can only be performed on a PC running the Windows
operating system (Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP).
Step 2:
Step 3:
A
Show memory is erased when you enter test mode, which is required to update
your software. Make sure to back up any show data you want to keep to the SD
card before proceeding with a software upgrade.
With console power off, press and hold [ ] and power up the console.
Press [ ] to step through each self-test.
When the "Upgrade Firmware" menu is displayed, select "Yes" with the dial and
press [ ]. The LCD will display a message asking for the USB connection to be
made or the SD card to be inserted.
Obtain the file SMRTFADE.SRC and the USB Download application from the
download section of the ETC Web site:
Connect a USB cable between the SmartFade and the PC.
The USB cable must have Type A and Type B connectors.
Prepare the console for software update using the
procedure described above. See
page 51.
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