Meyer Sound LX-300 Firmware Update Procedures, Upgrading a Matrix3 System Running CueStation

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Firmware Update Procedures

loading the file again. If you use the Erase Flash command for the EtherTracks module and then switch off the LX- 300 (or power fails), You will have to use VirtualLX and a serial connection to an LX-COS module to recover.

If part of the erase procedure had already been started, the flash memory could be corrupted or incomplete and the LX-300 will not start up properly. To remedy this situation you must force an erase of the problem firmware file using the LX-DSP module ID switch. See Special DSP ID Codes (p. 16).

Firmware Update Procedures

Upgrading a Matrix3 System Running CueStation 4

If you are trying to upgrade a system running CueStation 3 firmware, please see section Upgrading a System Running CueStation 3 (p. 14).

1. Download Firmware Files

The most recent version of the firmware is available at http://www.lcsforums.com, or by contacting techsup- port@meyersound.com. When downloading firmware files, you will have either one .zip file containing all firmware files, or four separate .zip files. Save them to an easily accessible location on a computer running a CueStation client. You can either unzip them and upload the .csf files, or upload the .zip file(s).

2. Connect CueStation to the LX-300

Start CueStation and connect to the server of the system you wish to upgrade. You can use a newer version of CueStation 4 to upload new firmware. You may get an alert message in the log when you connect, warning you that the version numbers do not match. As long as all you are doing is uploading firmware, you can proceed. Open the Mixer Configuration window. Save the current project and configuration if you haven't yet done so.

3. Disable LX-300 Auto Start

As part of uploading firmware, the system will need to be power cycled. If an Auto Start project is enabled, it is best to disable it before proceeding:

1.Select LX-300 Auto Start... from the Configuration menu.

2.In the dialog box that appears, open the menu labeled "On Power Up:", and select Do Not Auto Start.

3.Click on the Save Settings button, and then close the dialog box. The log will then report "Boot Script save to disk SUCCEEDED".

At this point, you should power cycle all LX-300s in the system.

4. Select Firmware Files to Upload

After the LX-300s have finished the startup procedure and are displaying the "-OK-" twirlies on the front panel display, open the Mixer Configuration window. In the Configuration menu, select Upload Firmware... You will see a warning like this:

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Contents Hardware Reference Matrix3 Audio Show Control SystemPage Page Page Table of Contents Page LX-300 Start Up Routine OverviewPower-On Self Test Hardware InitializationPost Failure System Firmware Startup If System Flash Memory Contains FirmwareIf System Flash Memory is Empty EtherTracks Startup Subsystem Initialization FailureFirmware Updates Firmware Installation IssuesBefore You Begin Wait Until CompleteFirmware Update Procedures Disable LX-300 Auto StartUpgrading a Matrix3 System Running CueStation Download Firmware Files Connect CueStation to the LX-300Upgrading a System from Eprom Mode Upgrading a System Running CueStation Open CueStation 4, and select Network Server localhostPage NV RAM Settings Special DSP ID CodesLX-ELC Flash System FlashErasing Flash Memory ID ActionMessage Meaning Page Matrix3 Repair Procedures Replacement of Power FuseSkills Required Required Tools and ComponentsRemoval and Installation of Modules Module InstallationModule Removal Restoring Processor Modules Page LX-300 Maintenance Inspection and Maintenance ProcedureRecommended Schedule Inspection ScheduleOperational Testing Hardware Specifications LX-300 SpecificationsLX-300 Chassis Slot Assignments Slot Cards Allowed in Slot * exclusivelyPower Requirements Component Specifications LX-ML8 Mic/Line Analog Audio InputLX-Ai8 Analog Audio Input Pin-outs LX-ML8 Balanced Female XLRRatio Pin-outs LX-Ai8 Balanced Female XLRDigital Signal Level ADA Scale InputsLX-Ao8 Analog Audio Output Output Load ImpedancePin-out LX-Ao8 balanced male XLR Analog Output Signal Level ADA Scale OutputsLED Status Indicator LX-CBR CobraNet Audio InterfacePin-out LX-AES Component Specifications Pin Name Signal Use LX-DSP System ProcessorDigital Logic Inputs Special DSP ID NumbersLX-EXP Expansion DSP LX-VRA Vras DSPLX-ELC Ethernet/Wild Tracks LX-LNK Interconnect Transmission RangePin-outs Component Specifications LX-COS Comm/Sync PortsPin-outs Nine-pin Male RS232 Serial Port DTE Nine-pin Female RS422 Serial Port DTEFive-pin DIN Female Midi Out XLR Female SmpteXLR Male Smpte Out Page LX-300 Error Codes Frame Status Error CodesNumber of Green-Red Blinks Cause of Error Error Code ExplanationFrame Status Error Messages CueStation Log Window Messages Page Appendix Returns PolicyShipping Address
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