Meyer Sound LX-300 manual Restoring Processor Modules, Erasing Flash Memory

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Removal and Installation of Modules

8.Power on the LX-300, and observe the System LED and Frame Status displays. A detailed description of the boot process is provided in the LX-300 Start Up Routine (p. 7).

9.Within four seconds of power-on, the System LED must display and remain solid green (except after the first all-indicators-on test, when it will momentarily flicker red). Wait for the LX-300 to finish booting.

The system has successfully booted with the Frame Status shows an animated "-OK-" message and the Status LED displays solid green.

Restoring Processor Modules

If installing the LX-DSP, LX-VRA, LX-EXP, or LX-ELC processor modules, it may be necessary to:

Erase and restore the System Flash firmware ("87"). Please refer to Firmware Updates (p. 11) for instructions.

Erase and restore the EtherTracks Flash Memory ("83"). Please refer to Firmware Updates (p. 11) for instructions.

Erase the User Flash Memory ("89"), clearing all cue automation programs. The procedure is described below.

Erasing Flash Memory

1.Record the Frame ID so that it can be restored after erasing flash memory.

2.Power-off the LX-300. Please wait ten seconds before power-off and power-on.

3.Set the Frame ID to "89" (Erase User Flash Memory).

4.Power-on the LX-300 and observe the front panel lights. Within one minute, the Frame Status will display "DONE", followed by its "REBO" reboot message.

5.Power-off the LX-300 and restore the Frame ID to its original value.

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Contents Matrix3 Audio Show Control System Hardware ReferencePage Page Page Table of Contents Page Overview LX-300 Start Up RoutinePower-On Self Test Hardware InitializationPost Failure System Firmware Startup If System Flash Memory Contains FirmwareIf System Flash Memory is Empty Subsystem Initialization Failure EtherTracks StartupFirmware Installation Issues Firmware UpdatesBefore You Begin Wait Until CompleteDisable LX-300 Auto Start Firmware Update ProceduresUpgrading a Matrix3 System Running CueStation Download Firmware Files Connect CueStation to the LX-300Upgrading a System from Eprom Mode Open CueStation 4, and select Network Server localhost Upgrading a System Running CueStationPage Special DSP ID Codes NV RAM SettingsLX-ELC Flash System FlashErasing Flash Memory ID ActionMessage Meaning Page Replacement of Power Fuse Matrix3 Repair ProceduresSkills Required Required Tools and ComponentsRemoval and Installation of Modules Module InstallationModule Removal Restoring Processor Modules Page Inspection and Maintenance Procedure LX-300 MaintenanceRecommended Schedule Inspection ScheduleOperational Testing LX-300 Specifications Hardware SpecificationsLX-300 Chassis Slot Assignments Slot Cards Allowed in Slot * exclusivelyPower Requirements LX-ML8 Mic/Line Analog Audio Input Component SpecificationsPin-outs LX-ML8 Balanced Female XLR LX-Ai8 Analog Audio InputRatio Pin-outs LX-Ai8 Balanced Female XLRADA Scale Inputs Digital Signal LevelLX-Ao8 Analog Audio Output Output Load ImpedancePin-out LX-Ao8 balanced male XLR ADA Scale Outputs Analog Output Signal LevelLED Status Indicator LX-CBR CobraNet Audio InterfacePin-out LX-AES Component Specifications LX-DSP System Processor Pin Name Signal UseDigital Logic Inputs Special DSP ID NumbersLX-VRA Vras DSP LX-EXP Expansion DSPLX-ELC Ethernet/Wild Tracks LX-LNK Interconnect Transmission RangePin-outs Component Specifications Ports LX-COS Comm/SyncPin-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 Frame Status Error Codes LX-300 Error CodesNumber of Green-Red Blinks Cause of Error Error Code ExplanationFrame Status Error Messages CueStation Log Window Messages Page Appendix Returns PolicyShipping Address