Operator`s manual
6–8 • Memories, USB Storage, and Upgrades CrossOver 16 User Manual (v4.0)
To upgrade the switcher software:
1. Copy a software upgrade file onto a USB drive.
2. Insert the USB drive with the software upgrade 
file into the USB port.
3. Press MENU.
4. Press the   RESET Wipe Pattern button.
5. Press NEXT until Run Software Upgrade 
From USB is displayed.
6. Press the   left knob to display the Upgrade 
menu.
7. Select an upgrade file to use as follows:
• Use the   left knob to browse the USB drive 
file system. Turning the knob cycles through 
all the files and directory names at the current 
level in the file system.
• Navigate to sub-directories by selecting a 
sub-directory name and then pressing the   
left knob. Sub-directories are displayed as 
<directory-name> 
• Return to a parent directory by selecting <..>.
• Use the left knob to select the upgrade file 
you wish to use.
8. Press the   left knob to load the upgrade file.
9. Press the   Confrm knob to initiate an 
upgrade. Press the   Cancel knob if you do 
not wish to perform an upgrade.
The menu displays a message indicating the software 
upgrade is in progress. The Upgrade LED on the 
rear of the switcher is lit, indicating an upgrade is in 
progress. 
Note:
• Wait 5 seconds after inserting a USB drive into the 
USB port before using it.
• Turn the middle knob when browsing the file 
system to display the full text of long directory 
lists and filenames.
• Upgrades can take several minutes to complete.
•If CRITICAL UPGRADE is displayed, the 
switcher is performing an upgrade that includes 
low-level software components. This does not 
indicate a problem with your switcher.
For More Information on...
• accessing the USB port, refer to the section 
“Frame Overview” on page 1-3.
Completing a Software Upgrade
When the software upgrade is complete, the menu 
displays a message indicating the software upgrade 
was successful, the Upgrade LED on the rear of the 
switcher turns off, and the switcher performs an 
automatic restart.
Once the switcher restarts, it is ready to use. You can 
then safely remove the USB drive.
Note:
• If you are upgrading a switcher as a result of a 
corrupt configuration or a previously failed 
upgrade, you may need to reconfigure the network 
address and reload switcher memories.
For More Information on...
• configuring the network address of your switcher, 
refer to the section “IP Address” on page 2-9.
• reloading switcher memories, refer to the section 
“Recalling Memory Registers” on page 6-4.
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