Firmware Upgrades; Version Information; Upgrading Firmware - Sound Devices 788T-SSD User Manual And Technical Information

788T/788T-SSD User Guide and Technical Information

Firmware Upgrades

The 788T uses upgradable EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory) to hold
its operating software, or fi rmware. Firmware is the source code which controls all aspects of the
device, including: menu options, signal routing, signal processing, LED's, keys, and switches, and
data ports.

Version Information

During manufacturing the hardware revision number and serial number are burned into a protected
area of the EEPROM and cannot be altered. The serial number, FireWire (IEEE-1394) revision, and
current fi rmware revision can be viewed in the Setup Menu option INFO:VERSION.
The 788T fi rmware version and unit serial numbers are written to the data chunk of every WAV
audio fi le generated by the 788T.
Firmware upgrades usually preserve all user Setup Menu settings. However, save a snapshot of the set-
tings to a Setup fi le on the internal drive or CF. After upgrading the fi rmware, restore settings from this
fi le. Some fi rmware updates may make changes to user setups; verify all user setups after an upgrade.

Upgrading Firmware

From time to time, Sound Devices may issue revisions (new versions) of fi rmware for the 788T. Firm-
ware is user-upgradeable. To upgrade fi rmware follow these steps.
1. Download the fi rmware fi le from the Sound Devices web site.
2. Transfer the fi rmware fi le (it will be named VERSION _ NUMBER.PRG) to the 788T internal drive via
FireWire/USB or onto a CF card. If there are multiple fi rmware fi les on the media, the 788T will indicate
the fi rmware fi le listed to apply. To prevent confusion, ensure that there is only one fi rmware fi le avail-
able on either 788T media.
Enter the Setup Menu option UPDATE SOFTWARE. You will be prompted to search for the fi rmware fi le.
3.
4. If a valid fi rmware fi le is present on either the internal drive or CF the recorder will prompt if the path
is the proper fi le to use. Press the Multi-Function Rotary Switch or the soft Check Mark (TONE).
5. To verify that the PRG fi le selected is correct, the 788T will ask "Are you sure?" Press the Multi-Function
Rotary Switch or the soft Check Mark (TONE) key to say yes.
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v. 1.71 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.