Upgrading the C4630 SE Firmware | Sonance instruction

C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM

	Upgrading the C4630 SE Firmware
	To check which version of C4630 SE firmware is loaded on the unit, connect
	the USB cable between the C4630 SE and your computer and launch the
	Sonance Control Manager program. Open the COMMUNICATIONS menu and
	select GET FIRMWARE VERSION. The FIRMWARE VERSION INFO screen (Figure 30)
	will appear. If the firmware version in the C4630 SE is earlier than the one
	listed on the Sonance website:
	1. Follow the instructions on the website to download the newer version of	Figure 30:
	the C4630 SE firmware onto your computer.	Figure 30:
	the C4630 SE firmware onto your computer.	FIRMWARE VERSION INFO Screen
		FIRMWARE VERSION INFO Screen

2.Unzip the new firmware file and save it in a convenient location on your computer.

3.Open the COMMUNICATIONS menu and select UPDATE FIRMWARE. The SELECT NEW FIRMWARE IMAGE browser window will open.

4.Use the browser window to navigate to the new firmware file you just saved and click OPEN.

5.The warning screen shown in Figure 31 will appear:

•If the C4630 SE unit has programming that you want to save , click CANCEL. Open the COMMUNICATIONS menu and select RECEIVE FROM DEVICE. The programming in the C4630 SE will be saved as a new device in the open system. Proceed to Step 6.

6.Click OK. The C4630 SE’s firmware will be upgraded. (The program in the C4630 SE will be erased).

Figure 31:

Upgrade Firmware Warning Screen

7.To reprogram a C4630 SE with the program you saved in Step 5, see Transferring System Information to the C4630 SE, on page 25.

NOTE: If the Communications Window opens af ter Step 6, unplug and reconnect the USB cable . The Sonance Control Manager will automatically send the f ir mware update .

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Sonance instruction manual Upgrading the C4630 SE Firmware, Upgrade Firmware Warning Screen

Contents

C4630 SE Page Important Safety Information Ance to Rain or MOISTURE. Table of Contents C4630 SE Home Audio System Audio C4630 SE FeaturesIntroduction Control Unpacking Box ContentsPlacement Rack-Mounting System OverviewShelf-Mounting Control Considerations C4630 SE Home Audio System C4630 SE Front Rear Panels Rear Panel Replacing the AC Fuse Connecting the C4630 SEPower Connections Audio Source Connections Source Output Connections Use Good Speaker WireWiring the Speaker Connectors Speaker Connections Using a Multi-Channel Amplifier for Sub-Zone Expansion Line Output Fixed/Variable SwitchConnecting a High-Power Amplifier in a Zone Zone Line Output Connections Using a High-Power Amplifier in a Zone C4630 SE Plug Y-adaptors on the IR Link jack on the Primary C4630 SE When using three or more C4630 SE Controllers, use miniIR Connections see Figure To connect to the IR Link jacks of the Secondary C4630 SEs Sync Connections Wiring the Control ConnectionsControl Out Terminal Control Input/ Output Sync Connections RS-232 Connection see Figure RS-232 Terminal Pins Connector SidePaging Connections see Figure RS-232 C4630 SE Main and Numeric Keypads C4630 SE Keypad ControllersC4630 SE Main Keypad see Figure Keypad Location Installing an IR Receiver into the KeypadC4630 SE Numeric Keypad see , on Main Keypad IR Receiver Holster C4630 SE Keypad Connections Connecting the IR ReceiverKeypad Backlighting Jumper To the Keypad Keypad Ribbon Cable External Keypad Power see FigureMounting the C4630 SE Keypads Into Openings Changing the Main Keypad Source ButtonsInsert Tool Optional C4630 SE IR Remote Control C4630 SE Out-Of-The-Box Functions Installing the Sonance Control Manager Software Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsALL OFF Switch Sonance Control Manager Software Updating the Sonance Control Manager Software and Firmware Transferring System Information to the C4630 SETo transfer programming to the C4630 SE Upgrading Sonance Control Manager Software Upgrade Firmware Warning Screen Upgrading the C4630 SE Firmware Creating a New C4630 SE System Device Screen Renaming C4630 SEs in a System with Multiple Units Setting Up a Zone To cor rect for too low or too high a level Feedback , etc BBE Sound Enhancement Setting Up SourcesRear-Panel BBE ON/OFF Switches General Macro Programming Notes Programming C4630 SE Keypad MacrosDevice Screen Figure Building Macros Fi g u re 4 2 Z o n e 1 P ro g r a m m i n g S c re e n Adding an IR Command to a Macro Macro Command TypesCommand From Library IR Commands Macro Editor Screen Figure Programmed IR Output Port Selector Macro Editor Screen with IR Command Library SelectedDragging Commands into the Macro Window IR Library Manager Modifying the IR Library Editing IR Commands in the User IR Library IR Library Manager Edit Tab Adding Function Names to the Function List Ready to Align Remote and IR Learner Hex View Tab Internal CommandsWaveform View Tab Time Delay Macro Window Time DelayInternal Command Window Status Test RS-232 Macro Window RS-232 Command Outbound Serial ControlRS-232 Macro Editor Window with an RS-232 command string Stop Macro Repeat Steps Toggle IR Code Drag Commands Into BracketControlling the C4630 SE via RS-232 Inbound Serial Control C4630 SE Inbound Serial Protocol fixed C4630 SE Inbound Serial Commands Inbound Serial Control of C4630 SEs in Multi-Unit Systems C4630 SE Status Queries Simulate Button Press Commands in Multi-Unit Systems Serial Commands Wiring K2 and K1 Keypad Connections Powering K2 Keypads Expanded Control Features C4630 SE Extra Command Macros Triggering C4630 SE Extra Command Macros From the K1 and K2 Programming a K2 Button to Trigger a C4630 SE Extra Command Getting System Configuration Information Generating a System Configuration Report Finding RS-232 Commands in Macros System Configuration Report Showing RS-232 Macro Commands Specifications Audio Performance Troubleshooting Problem Solution Audio Infrared Control Problem Technical Assistance and Service Important Freight collect shipments will be refused Limited Warranty Coverage U.S.A. Only Exclusions and Limitations System Notes Page 33-4119 07/07