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4.4.2
Save configuration
Use this feature to save your audio settings configuration. The following dialog box allows you to save the file anywhere on your PC as
a .xml format. All 4 memory preset configurations will be saved.
4.4.3
Restore Factory default
Use this feature to restore the board back to factory default. Warning that all configurations will be restored back to default from this
action.
4.4.4
Restore Factory default
Use this feature to restore the board back to factory default. Warning that settings of all four configurations will be blanked back to
default.
4.5
Firmware upgrade
In order to enable some new features, the miniDSP may require to be flashed with a new firmware. All the required tools
and firmware files are already included in the in the installation folder of the plug-in. So the first step to make sure you
have everything you need is to install the new plug-in by logging to the UserDownload section. Note that firmware
upgrade tools is Windows only at this point of time. A mac tool is in the works.
A warning may be shown during synchronization if you have the incorrect firmware loaded on your platform.
Once the new plug-in installed, please browse to \\Program Files\MiniDSP\MiniDSP-8x8\firmware_tools\Windows. Three
files can be found there:
- Upgrade steps
- Upgrade Tool excecutable
- Firmware file
The firmware upgrade summarizes to few simple steps:
1. Unplug the DC power
2. Press and hold the reset button while pluging the power to the board
3. Release the reset button
4. Connect the USB to the
5. Open Upgrade Tool
6. Click Open Hex File
7. Choose the lastest hex file
8. Click Program/Verify
9. Reset Device
That’s all. You’re ready to move on to using a new firmware.
4.6
IR remote learning feature
This feature is enabled on platforms enabled with the correct firmware and latest plug-in. Please check the plug-in information to
make sure it currently supports the feature.
In an effort to keep the platform compatible with the most common IR standards and not ask users to add another remote to your
pile, we implemented an IR learning feature. This feature allows you to use any remote compatible with the NEC/Philips RC6 and Sony
IR standards. Learning an IR commands goes as follow:
1) Connect & synchronize the board to the newly downloaded plug-in
2) Under the new “IR Remote Plug-in”, click on the “IR Learning menu” to reach the following dialog box.
3) Ten commands are available for control from a remote. They include:
