6. SOFTWARE UPDATING

The operational characteristics of the processor are controlled by software that can easily be upgraded via the RS-232 port on the rear panel. New software can be downloaded from our web site and transferred by connecting the processor to your computer afterwards.

6.1SOFTWARE VERSION IDENTIFICATION

To find out which software version is in your processor, press STATUS and the display will show it. The latest software and manual are available from our web site. A list of changes comes with the download.

6.2SOFTWARE UPDATING VIA YOUR DEALER

If you do not have a computer or wish to do software updates yourself but still want to have them done, please make arrangements with your dealer. Whether your dealer comes to your theater to do the update, or you bring your processor to the dealer, the dealer may charge for this service.

6.3SOFTWARE UPDATING VIA YOUR COMPUTER

To update the Software through your computer:

• Your computer must be running Windows XP or Vista and have a 9-pin serial port or a card slot and a serial card or a USB port and a USB to serial adapter. The latter is least preferred.

If using a USB to serial adapter to connect the processor:

1.Check the adapter manufacturer’s website for the latest driver. If a message warns that the driver is not Windows-certified as it is about to be installed, do not use the adapter. Some “budget” adapters load bad data into the processor, possibly causing its operation to freeze.

2.The virtual port must be assigned to COM1-COM6. If the processor software installer cannot locate the processor, use your adapter’s port manager to check the setting.

•If you are using a laptop computer, check its power settings and battery meter to ensure that procedures will not be interrupted.

•Internet access.

•Serial extension cable – straight wired, one end DB9 male and the other end DB9 female. A similar looking null-modem cable, which has pins 2 and 3 switched, does not work.

Software installation:

1.Find out which version is installed by pressing STATUS.

2.Go Anthem’s web site www.anthemAV.com and locate the latest software. Proceed only if your version is a lower number, indicating that it is older.

3.Click on the software link. You will be asked where to save a .zip file – save it to Desktop.

4.Double click or right-click on the downloaded file then extract it to Desktop.

5.In the extracted folder see Read Me First.txt for the change history.

6.Double click on Installer.exe. The remaining instructions will appear.

Troubleshooting:

If the Installer keeps returning a message saying that the processor is not found, make sure that the serial port on your computer isn’t being used by another application – you must go into the application that is using it to turn off the serial port.

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