Using The Pro Series Updater; What You Will Need; Preparation; Updating Your System - Midas PRO SERIES Owner's Manual

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Using the PRO Series updater

This section shows you how to update your PRO Series Live Audio System. However,
before you begin there are a few things you will need and some things you must do.

What you will need

Before you begin, check that you have the following:
• USB memory stick
memory to store any shows that you will need to backup, plus an additional 150MB
of memory for the update package (that is, the file with a .tar extension). It should
also preferably be of USB 2.0 specification.
• Stable mains supply If the power drops at a critical point during the update, it is
possible — although unlikely — that this could cause some of the system
components not to function. A warning window opens before you start the update
procedure to remind you of this.

Preparation

Before you begin, do the following:
• Backup your shows
cycle the PRO Series Control Centre following an update. We therefore recommend
that you backup your shows onto the USB memory stick (see "Saving your show files
to a USB memory stick" on page 123), and then copy them onto a PC. You will be
given the chance to do this during the update procedure, just before the update
begins.
• Check that everything is connected Make sure that everything on the system is
correctly connected, configured and functioning properly. Do this by checking the
Diagnostics screen (see "Diagnostics" on page 393).
• Switch off speakers
perform a number of resets during which the audio may not be in a controlled state.
We therefore recommend that you switch off any speakers connected to the system.
• Make sure you have enough time The update procedure may take quite a while
to complete, so make sure you have enough time before you start; a warning
window during the update procedure will remind you of this. We do not recommend
carrying out an update just before a performance.
• Configure the USB memory stick Create a folder at the top level (root directory)
of your USB memory stick called "DL3Upgrades". Then, copy the latest update file
(DL3xxx.tar) into it.

Updating your system

The installation process is carried out with the PRO Series Control Centre fully powered
up and operational.
Appendix H: Updating PRO Series Host Software
The USB memory stick (flash drive) must have enough
It is likely that any shows will be erased when you power
During the update procedure the DSP and AES routing may
WARNING!
UPGRADING YOUR SYSTEM WILL CAUSE THE CONSOLE TO LOSE
SYNCHRONISATION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOUD NOISES FROM
THE SYSTEM. ALWAYS MUTE THE PA AT THE AMPLIFIER/SPEAKER
BEFORE UPDATING YOUR SYSTEM.
Caution!
Do not switch off the power to any of the system devices while the
PRO Series Control Centre is carrying out the installation of the
host software.
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