Updating The Firmware For The Us-1641 - Tascam US-1641 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Updating the firmware for the US-1641

TASCAM may release updates for the software that runs
on the microchip inside the US-1641. This is commonly
called "firmware". When your US-1641 is plugged into the
computer, the US-1641 Control Panel shows what firmware
version the unit is currently running. Visit TASCAM's
website (http://www.tascam.com) to see if a newer version
of the firmware is available. If so, you can download a
firmware updater program for you computer that will
update your US-1641's firmware.
Preparation Step 1:
Install the latest driver on your PC or Mac computer.
Preparation Step 2:
Connect the US-1641 (for which firmware will be updated)
to the computer via a USB cable.
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The firmware updater varies with the firmware version
of the unit.
For PC (Windows XP) users
1�
Connect the US-1641 to the computer via a USB
cable.
2�
Run the firmware updater file (for PC) for the
version to which you wish to update.
The system displays the following screen:
3�
Click the write firmware button.
3 – Installation
4�
When the update process is complete, the system
displays the following screen:
5�
Disconnect the USB cable from the US-1641.
The system displays the following screen:
6�
Click the Exit button to complete the update opera-
tion.
For Mac (OS X) users
1�
Connect the US-1641 to the computer via a USB
cable.
2�
Run the firmware updater file (for Mac) for the
version to which you wish to update.
3�
Follow the steps for Windows PCs as described
above. The screens displayed may appear slightly
different from those shown above, but their content
is essentially the same.
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