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MTX/MRX system

Firmware Update Guide

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha product.

This guide explains how to update the MTX series, MRX7-D, XMV series, and EXi8/EXo8 units

(henceforth “device”) main firmware and its built-in Dante module firmware.

■ 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 device 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.

・ Bonjour is 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 (14 pages)

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MTX/MRX system Firmware Update Guide Thank you for choosing a Yamaha product. This guide explains how to update the MTX series, MRX7-D, XMV series, and EXi8/EXo8 units (henceforth “device”) main firmware and its built-in Dante module firmware. ■ Precautions (Please be sure to read this section first!) ・ The user assumes full responsibility for the update.
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■ Checking the version number ・ You may check the firmware version of the device itself from the "Device Information" dialog box of MTX-MRX Editor, or by using the Dante Controller software from Audinate Corporation. ”Device Information” dialog box Dante Controller (Device View) ・ You may check the Dante firmware version from the "Dante Information" dialog box of MTX-MRX Editor, or by using the Dante Controller software from Audinate Corporation.
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■ Preparing for the update You will need the following items ready to execute the update procedure. ● A Windows computer equipped with the following conditions: OS Windows 7 Ultimate / Professional / Home Premium (32bit / 64bit) Windows 8.
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■ Update procedure sequence Update each firmware component in the following sequence. If you're using a YDIF model, execute the colored steps. If you're using a Dante model, execute all of the steps. However if there's no need to update the Dante firmware, execute only the colored steps even if you're using a Dante model.
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■ Decompressing the downloaded file Decompress the downloaded "mtx_editorxxx_firmxxx.zip" (xxx is the version number). The installer and firmware are in the following folder structure.
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■ Install the Dante Firmware Update Manager (for Dante) Before you update the Dante firmware, you must install the Dante Firmware Update Manager. Double-click the Dante Firmware Update Manager installer downloaded in “Preparing for the update” (DanteFirmwareUpdateManager-x.x.x.exe) and follow the on-screen instructions to install the firmware. x.x.x represents the version number of the Dante Firmware Update Manager.
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■ Computer TCP/IP setting (for Dante) To update Dante firmware, configure computer TCP/IP settings. 1. Start up MTX-MRX Editor. ・The “User Account Control” dialog box may appear. Click [Continue] or [Yes]. 2. The “Network Setup” dialog box appears, click [Open Network Connection]. “Network Connections” will appear. You can also access the "Network Setup" dialog box by choosing [System] menu -> [Network Setup]. 3. Right-click the adapter to which the device(s) are connected, and choose [Properties].
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■ Updating the Dante firmware Described below are the procedures to update the Dante module firmware integrated in the device. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the device. If the Dante device is connected via a redundant connection, connect your computer to the network switch that is connected to the [PRIMARY] connector. ・・ For details on Dante Firmware Update Manager, refer to "User Guide Dante Firmware Update Manager" in the Dante folder of the compressed file.
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7. Check the device to update. Check the version of the update files and the version number indicated in the device line. ・If the device is not indicated, click [Refresh]. If it is still not indicated after that, the computer and the device are not connected properly. Check that the cable is not loose or disconnected, TCP/IP is properly configured. We recommend that you also verify that the device is shown in Dante Controller. 8. Click [Start]. The update operation will begin.
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■ Computer TCP/IP setting ( for device main) To update device main firmware, configure computer TCP/IP settings. If only a YDIF model is being updated, and the computer is already connected to the unit itself, there is no need to change the TCP/IP settings. Proceed to the next section "Updating the device main firmware." 1. Start up MTX-MRX Editor. ・The “User Account Control” dialog box may appear. Click [Continue] or [Yes]. 2. The “Network Setup” dialog box appears, click [Open Network Connection].
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■ Updating the device main firmware This section explains how to update the device main firmware. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the device. If the Dante device is connected via a redundant connection, connect your computer to the network switch that is connected to the [PRIMARY] connector.
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9. If "Requires Initialization" appears in the Status field, initialize the specified device. To start initialization, set DIP switch 7 to the down position and DIP switch 8 to the up position (on the XMV, Device setup DIP switches 7 and 8), then restart the device. For more information, refer to the User's Manual for the corresponding device. When initializing Dante devices (MTX5-D, MRX7-D and Dante model of XMV), ensure that all other Dante devices on the network are disconnected or powered off.
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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 device. 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 device 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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10. Check the detected device. 11. Click [Start]. A pop-up is displayed confirming that you wish to proceed. 12. Click [OK] to start the recovery. Firmware Update Manager will display "Processing Safe Recovery", and then "Safe recovery Done" when the device(s) are recovered. 13. Exit the Dante Firmware Update Manager, and wait for two minutes before turning off the power to the device. 14. The correct Dante firmware now needs to be loaded.