Expression 3 - ETC

Upgrading software
Upgrading a console
NOTE: If upgrading system software in a lighting playback controller
(LPC), some of the steps below are slightly different because LPC controls
are different. See your LPC QuickGuide for information about these
differences.
Expression software upgrades are distributed in kits that contain one or
more upgrade diskettes and usually an installation document. Follow
these kit instructions when provided. When upgrading, make sure the
diskette you use is marked for your console.
1. Installing new console software clears all system memory. Please
save your current show!
2. Turn the console off.
3. Insert the console software diskette into your console’s diskette
drive.
4. Turn the console back on. The console displays the boot screen and
automatically installs the software. This process takes approximately
one minute. The console displays the following messages as the
installation progresses: Loading, Erasing Flash, Writing Flash. Wait
until the Stage display appears.
5. Press [Setup] to confirm that the new software has been successfully
installed. The current software version is displayed in the lower right
corner of the display. This version number should match the number
on the diskette. If it does not, repeat the procedure.
6. Press [4] [Enter] [S1], Reset System, [Enter] to complete the upgrade.
7. Remove the diskette from the disk drive and store.
Upgrading remote interface devices
If your console is connected through ETCNet to one or more remote units,
you need to upgrade the system software in those units whenever you
upgrade the console software. The reason is that every device operating
on an ETC network must be using the same version of software.
If your network contains any of ETCNet2 nodes, you might need to set the
network status before downloading the code. The reason is that these
nodes can operate using either of two ETC local area protocols, ETCNet
or ETCNet2, but Expression-family systems must use ETCNet. Setting the
network configuration is covered in one of the following sections.
Remote Unit Upgrade Program display
Verify and upgrade the software operating in remote interface devices in
the Remote Unit Upgrade Program display. Enter that display as follows:
1. Save your current show. Installing a new version of software will not
clear system memory, but it is always best to be cautious.
2. Turn off the console.
3. Turn on all remote interface devices.
4. Insert the Remote Unit Upgrade diskette into your console’s diskette
drive.
5. Turn the console back on. The console will display a boot screen with
a loading counter. When the count reaches 100%, the Remote Unit
Update Program display appears.
346 Appendix A Installation