HDTT-5000 Operation Manual - 8th Street Music

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HDTT-5000 Operation ManualFirmware UpdatesSection Sixteen: Firmware UpdatesOne of the most powerful features of the HDTT-5000 is the capability toupgrade the internal software. This lends itself to the addition of new featuresand support, the optimization of current processes, and the capabilityto fix bugs as they arise.Firmware updates will be issued periodically athttp://www.cortex-pro.com.We suggest that you stay as current as possible with all updates in orderto insure the highest level of functionality and compatibility that Cortex hasto offer.To check the version of firmware installed:Fig 3.1 - Automatic detection of new firmware, option to update1. Power on the HDTT-5000 with NO DEVICES CONNECTED.2. At the prompt that says ‘Insert Devices,’ press the INFO button.3. The screen will display the version number of the currently installedHDTT-5000 firmware.To update the firmware, follow these steps:1. Using Internet Explorer or other web browser of your choice, downloadthe latest firmware upgrade from http://www.cortex-pro.com.2. Place the file in the root directory of your external USB storage device.Fig 3.2 - Updating the firmware in 8 stages3. Connect the USB storage device to the HDTT-5000, and select it fromthe Device Menu (during startup). Make sure your HDTT-5000 is connectedto a stable power source, where there is no potential of the unit losingpower during update.4. When the HDTT-5000 detects the firmware in the root directory of theUSB storage device, it will ask you if you want to apply the update. Youmust answer YES. If the version of firmware on the storage device is thesame or older than what you have, it will be ignored.5. When updating, the unit will go through 8 stages. This will take only afew minutes. If the power is interrupted or the USB device is removed duringthis process, it can damage the operating system of the unit.6. When the update is completed, the unit will shut itself down. You mustpress power to restart the unit. Once the unit has booted up again, thenew software will take effect. You may then erase the firmware updatefrom your USB device at your convenience (it will not be detected again).Fig 3.3 - Power shuts off completely when the update is complete12
Using the HDTT-5000File Browser and Search OptionsSection Three: File Browser and Search OptionsUSING THE FILE BROWSERThe File Browser is designed to allow you to view the directory structurefound on a connected storage device, rather than search by specific criteria.This can be helpful if you keep your music collection in order, butcan also help to locate a song that may not have the appropriate ID3tag information. When a track does not have an ID3 tag, it will not beadded to the searchable database of tracks, but will still be accessiblevia the string search option.Once you enter the File Browser, you will be presented with the file structureexactly as it exists on the storage device. Use the Jog Wheel or theNavigator Keypad to advance through entries. To go back to the MainMenu, press the left Arrow Key.Fig 3.1 - Selecting File Browser from Main MenuFig 3.2 - Browsing file/directory structureusing File BrowserWhen you have found the MP3 file that you wish to play, simply pressEnter, and the track will load into the temporary playlist. Press Enteragain to load the track for play. You may press the Search Mode button,found at the top of the unit, at any time to return to the SearchOptions menu. Similarly, when you are in Search Mode, you may pressthe Play Mode button to return to the play screen.SEARCH OPTIONSThe database-driven searching of the HDTT-5000 provides DJs with aquick and easy way to find tracks amongst a large library, by allowingthe user to search by Song, Artist, Genre, Album, or String. Simplychoose one of these Search Options, and that particular criteria will bedisplayed in alphabetical order.Fig 3.4 - Searching by song titleSearch by SongsWhen you Search by Songs, you will see presented with all of the tracktitles in the database that has been created by the HDTT-5000 or thehelper software application.Search by ArtistsWhen you choose Search by Artists, you can narrow down the amount ofresults by first selecting the artist you wish to browse, then you can easilyselect the track you want to play.Fig 3.5 - Searching by artistSearch by GenresWhen Search by Genres is chosen, you will be presented with a list ofall of the genres found in the database. Because not every MP3 has ID3genre tagging, some tracks may not be displayed in this search. Onceyou select a genre from the list, you will be able to browse all songswithin that genre.Fig 3.6 - Searching by genre13
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