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Synergy 1 and Synergy 100 Maintenance Guide (v16-S1) Software Upgrades • 3–11
Software Upgrade
This section outlines how to initiate the software upgrade using either floppy disks or a USB key.
Using Floppy Disks
Use the following procedure to initiate the software upgrade from a floppy disk:
1. Ensure that you backup switcher by saving your setups to a floppy disk. Refer to the
section, “ System Backup ”on page 3-10 for more information.
2. Power off the frame.
3. Power off the control panel.
4. Move the Software Upgrade DIP switch ( DIP Switch 4 , SW8 on the Frame CPU
Board ) to the Up position. Use the diagram below for reference.
DIP Switch Setting for Software Upgrade
5. Power on the frame first.
6. Power on the control panel second.
7. Insert the S1 Software Upgrade Disk #1 into the floppy drive.
8. When prompted, remove Disk #1 , insert Disk #2 , press Continue , and wait for the
upgrade process to complete. The completion is clearly indicated when the menu buttons
flash in “marquee” fashion.
9. Power off the frame.
10. Power off the control panel.
11. Move DIP Switch 4 , SW8 (on the Frame CPU Board ) to the Down position.
Important The procedures outlined here apply generically to all software upgrade
requirements. You can obtain copies of all previous software upgrade
instructions by logging on to our website at http://www.rossvideo.com.
For specific instructions on upgrading the software for a purchased
option, refer to the appropriate section in this guide.
Caution
Observe all static discharge precautions throughout the procedure.
Note If you receive an error message informing you that you must have CPU
issue
5 or high, you will have abort the software upgrade. This will
require you to power off the frame and set the DIP switch back to the
DOWN position and power on the frame and control panel without the
disk in the disk drive.
Rear of Frame
Front of Board
Frame CPU Board
WATCH
DOG
RESET DIP SW1
DIP SW3 DIP SW2 DIP SW4
SW8