Special Functions; Updating The Ddx3216 Operating System; Os Update With Pc Software; Os Update With Pc Card - Behringer DDX3216 Operating Manual

16. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

16.1 Updating the DDX3216 operating system

It is very easy to update the operating software for your
DDX3216. Information on firmware updates are available from
your BEHRINGER Customer Support team or our Internet web
site at www.behringer.com.
The EXCHANGE page in the FILES menu indicates the current
version of the operating system implemented in your DDX3216.
Basically, the DDX3216 operating system may also be replaced
by older versions.
To update the OS, use the Windows
Exchange" or a PC card.
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Updating the firmware of your DDX3216 will erase
ALL console settings. Be sure to save them to a PC
or PC card before you update the operating system.

16.1.1 OS update with PC software

Download the DDX3216 firmware update file from the Internet,
and save it to the hard disk of your PC (unzip the file before, if
necessary). The update file should have the extension ".BEX".
Connect the DDX3216 to your PC, and run the software
"DDX3216 File Exchange" on your PC (see chapter 9.1.1
"Communications settings").
Fig. 16.1: WINDOWS ® software "DDX3216 File Exchange"
In the window on the right, select the firmware update file on
your hard disk, and copy the file to the window in the middle
(internal files). When the file has been copied, the console display
reads an automatic message. Confirm with ENTER to update the
operating system of your DDX3216.
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Be sure to keep the mains connection of the
DDX3216 intact, while updating the flash ROM. During
that process, the display reads the message
"ERASING FLASH. Please wait ...", followed by
"BURNING FLASH. Please wait ...".

16.1.2 OS update with PC card

Insert the PC card containing the new DDX3216 operating
system into the PC card slot, then access the PC CARD page in
the FILES menu.
Fig. 16.2: PC CARD page in the FILES menu
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select "UPDATE!" from the "TYPE" option, and the file name of the
firmware update file from the "FILES" option. The window below
"SOFTWARE VERSION" now reads the version of this file. To
initiate the updating process, press ENTER (UPDATE).
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software "DDX3216 File
do an automatic fader calibration, keep the following switches
pressed for about 10 seconds, while switching the unit on:
their "-oo" positions.
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16. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Mark the "LOAD" option with master controller 1 (JOB), then
Be sure to keep the mains connection of the
DDX3216 intact, while updating the flash ROM. During
this process, the display reads the message
"ERASING FLASH. Please wait ...", followed by
"BURNING FLASH. Please wait ...".
16.2 Recalling the factory presets and auto-
matic fader calibration
To reset the DDX3216 to its default status and at the same time
CH 1-16 and SETUP
The process is completed, when the faders have returned to
Performing this function will erase ALL console
settings and restore the factory default settings.
Be sure to save your user settings to a PC or PC
card before you attempt to use this function.