Extron electronic 48, MVX 88, MVX 44 Updating the Firmware, Location of Firmware Upgrade Files

Updating the Firmware

The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the control board of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service.

NOTE: Upgrading the firmware does not overwrite the current configuration,

presets, or the audio settings.

Update the switcher firmware as follows:

1.Visit the Extron website, www.extron.com, click the Download tab, and then click the Firmware link (see figure 30).

NOTE: The version, release date, and size shown are sample values only.

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Figure 30. Location of Firmware Upgrade Files

2.Select the appropriate firmware file (MVX Series) to download and click Download.

3.Enter the requested personal information and then click Download to copy the firmware to your computer.

4.Click Run on the next two screens (see figure 31 on the next page). The PC downloads the firmware update from the Extron website and starts the Extron Installation Program to extract the firmware file.

5.Click Next. The program extracts the firmware files and places them in a folder identified in the InstallShield Wizard window.

NOTE: Note the folder to which the firmware file is saved.

6.Click Finish to exit the program.

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