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RMio64-D Firmware Update Guide

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha product.

This guide explains how to update the RMio64-D firmware and its built-in Dante

module firmware.

From the Firmware V4.10, you can also update the firmware via the R Remote. Refer

to the “R Series Firmware Update Guide” and the “R Remote User Guide” for details.

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Precautions (Please be sure to read this section first!)

• The user assumes full responsibility for the update.

• Please note that the device may be damaged if you fail to follow these instructions

properly, or turn off the device or disconnect the cable while the update is in

progress.

• If the update fails, and the device still does not operate correctly even after you

execute the update once again, please contact your Yamaha dealer.

• Yamaha Corporation owns exclusive copyrights for the RMio64-D firmware, its

update program, and the update guide.

• Audinate owns exclusive copyrights for the Dante firmware and its update

program.

• It is prohibited to duplicate or modify the firmware, software or guides, in part or

in their entirety, without permission from the copyright owner.

• The screen shots in this guide are for use with this update procedure only and may

be different from the actual screen shots.

• Dante is a registered trademark of Audinate.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States

and other countries.

• Mac, Macintosh, and Bonjour are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S.

and other countries.

• The company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Summary of content (15 pages)

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RMio64-D Firmware Update Guide Thank you for choosing a Yamaha product. This guide explains how to update the RMio64-D firmware and its built-in Dante module firmware. From the Firmware V4.10, you can also update the firmware via the R Remote. Refer to the “R Series Firmware Update Guide” and the “R Remote User Guide” for details. ■ Precautions (Please be sure to read this section first!) • The user assumes full responsibility for the update.
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■ Update procedure sequence Update each firmware component in the following sequence. ■ Preparing for the update ↓ ■ Updating the RMio64-D firmware ↓ Updating the Dante firmware ■ Installing the Dante Firmware Update Manager ■ Computer TCP/IP setting ■ Updating the Dante firmware ↓ Completion of the update Refer to the firmware compatibility chart available on the following Yamaha Pro Audio website as to whether Dante firmware update is required or not. http://www.yamahaproaudio.
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■ Preparing for the update 1. Download the latest firmware from the following URL. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downloads/ 2. Decompress the downloaded file. ● Computer requirements for firmware updates Windows OS Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit) Windows 8.
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■ Updating the RMio64-D firmware This section explains how to update the RMio64-D firmware. • Before you start updating the firmware, decompress the downloaded compressed file. • Place the following files in the same folder. Windows: “RMio64-D_firmXXX.prg” and “RMio64-D Update Program.exe” Mac: “RMio64-D_firmXXX.prg” and “RMio64-D Update Program” The characters “XXX” represent the firmware version number which will be updated. 1. Connect the computer to the network which RMio64-D is connected. 2.
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. Make sure that the fields in the “File” section indicate as follows: File name: RMio64-D_firmXXX.prg Product name: RMio64-D Version: X.XX • The characters “XXX” and “X.XX” represent the firmware version number which will be updated. • If these fields are empty, click [Select], and select the “RMio64D_firmXXX.prg.” 6. Select the target RMio64-D for updating in “Product name” in the “Connect and Update” field. • If this field is empty, your computer may not be properly connected to the RMio64-D.
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After all the RMio64-D updates are completed, check that the firmware version has been updated.(→P.2) ■ Installing the Dante Firmware Update Manager The Dante Firmware Update Manager is software for updating the Dante firmware. The Dante Firmware Update Manager installer is stored in the same compressed file as RMio64-D firmware. Windows: DanteFirmwareUpdateManager-x.x.x.exe Mac: DanteFirmwareUpdateManager_x-x-x.dmg The characters “x.x.
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■ Computer TCP/IP setting To update Dante firmware, configure computer TCP/IP settings. After the firmware update procedure is complete, return the TCP/IP settings to their original settings. Windows 1. Open the Network and Sharing Center as described below. Windows 7 Select [Start]  [Control Panel], then click or double-click [Network and Sharing Center] or [View network status and tasks]. Windows 8, Windows 8.
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5. Click [Obtain an IP address automatically]. 6. Click [OK].
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Mac 1. Click the “System Preferences” icon on Dock. The “System Preferences” window appears. 2. Click the [Network] icon. The “Network” window appears. 3. Click [Ethernet]. The Ethernet settings window appears. If there are multiple Ethernet choices, select the one that is connected to the device. 4. Confirm that “Using DHCP” is selected in “Configure IPv4” or “Configuration.” 5. Click “Apply” if you have changed the setting, then close the window. If you haven’t changed the setting, close the window.
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■ Updating the Dante firmware Described below are the procedures to update the Dante module firmware integrated in the RMio64-D unit. • To update the Dante firmware, you need to connect an RMio64-D to the computer one at a time, and repeat the update procedure for each device. • For details of the Dante Firmware Update Manager, refer to “AUD-MANFirmware Update Manager” stored in the compressed file folder. 1.
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5. Click [Update Dante Firmware]. 6. Click [Browse] and select “FWUpdate_RMio64D-vxxx-swyyy.dnt,” then click [Open]. The characters “xxx” and “yyy” represent the firmware version number. The Dante firmware does not operate normally if its path contains any multi-byte character (including Japanese characters). If you use a directory name containing any multi-byte character in your computer, store the firmware update files in a directory that consists only of ASCII characters. (e.g. C:\temp).
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If the RMio64-D is not indicated, click [Refresh]. If this field is empty, your computer may not be properly connected to the RMio64-D. Check that the cable is not loose or disconnected, that TCP/IP is properly configured, and that the RMio64D is turned on. 9. Click [Start]. The update operation will begin. “Updating” appears in the Status field during updating. “Done” is displayed once update is completed. Notice: Update takes 2 to 4 minutes.
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■ About Failsafe Mode During normal operation, software must be loaded from a flash memory drive during operations to use the Dante module integrated in the RMio64-D. However, data in a flash memory drive may occasionally become corrupted, as with any other storage device. In many cases, such data corruption is caused by turning the RMio64-D power off during firmware upgrading. The Dante module has a specially protected flash drive section in order to recover from such a condition.
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6. Disable all but one of the network interfaces on your computer. 7. Run the Dante Firmware Update Manager as described below. Windows Select [All programs] or [All apps]  [Audinate]  [Dante Firmware Update Manager]  [Dante Firmware Update Manager], then right-click and select “Run as Administrator.” • The “User Account Control” dialog box or the “Windows Security” dialog box may appear. In such case, follow the on-screen instruction to continue.
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■ Error Message List (RMio64-D Update Program) Error messages for the RMio64-D Update Program may be displayed on the computer. This section explains the error messages, and the appropriate action to take. If the same error message appears each time you try to update, the device may need repairing, in which case you should contact your Yamaha dealer. Message Possible Solution Invalid file. The update file has broken. Download the file again. Update failed.