7 Service Mode
The Service Mode is a special mode dedicated to service, such as updating the
firmware.
7.1
Entering the Service Mode
To enter the service mode:
1. Remove all power sources (external DC, battery)
2. Press and hold both front panel encoder buttons
3. Apply power (close the battery door or connect DC input power)
4. Keep the encoders pressed until the service menu appears
7.2
Firmware Update
A USB key is required to update the SX-M2D2 firmware. Make sure it can fit into the
USB type C POWER slot, or use a cable adapter.
NOTE
As a USB key is connected to the USB POWER connector, power
sources for firmware update is limited to
internal battery
or
external
Hirose 4-pin
.
The USB media must be FAT16 or FAT32 formatted.
To format a USB media using Microsoft Windows, please use the tool provided by
Sonosax. Refer to the
To format a USB media using Mac OS:
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the Mac OS computer
2. Search for Disk Utility in Launchpad and open it
3. Select the Drive (on the left) and click ‘Erase’
4. Enter the new name (optional)
5. Select MS-DOS (FAT) for Format
6. Select Master Boot Record for Scheme
Note: if you don’t see the partition scheme (GUID, MBR), select View → Show
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