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Post by hemster on Aug 13, 2014 21:00:54 GMT -5
One more thing I noticed while reading the update instructions (yeah, I'm weird that way...): Note: This firmware update will NOT erase your current configuration settings, and so will NOT require you to save and restore your configuration. Note: You will NOT be required to restore your XMC-1 to factory settings after performing this firmware update. Seriously, how nice is that? Besides, people should know that one has the capability to backup the settings to a USB drive and subsequently restore it. Simply fab!
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Post by hemster on Aug 13, 2014 21:01:38 GMT -5
OSD moved for scope zoomers! This is a good sign that a minor feature request like that got addressed so quickly. Call me impressed! " Impressed!"
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Post by hemster on Aug 13, 2014 21:13:59 GMT -5
I'll post the update instructions here so folks who don;t have their XMC-1 in their hot little hands can appreciate the procedure... (although their units will most likely already contain the updated software): ------------------------------------------------- Instructions: Note: This firmware update will NOT erase your current configuration settings, and so will NOT require you to save and restore your configuration. Note: You will NOT be required to restore your XMC-1 to factory settings after performing this firmware update. The firmware update will be provided in the form of two files:
• The instruction file you are now reading (XMC-1_v11_update.pdf). • The firmware update file itself (XMC-1_v11_update.zip).
Note: Your XMC-1 may be updated from any standard USB “thumb drive”. The USB drive you use should be at least 1 gB in size, and should be formatted using a standard FAT32 format; avoid multiple partitions or drives with permanently installed management software, and place the file in the main folder on the drive. Either a USB drive formatted on a Windows computer or a pre-formatted USB drive should work, and the file may be downloaded using either a Windows or Apple computer, but USB drives formatted on Apple computers may not work.
If you wish to use a thumb drive formatted on an Apple computer to update your XMC-1, the following Application Note (available for download from the same page where you downloaded these instructions) will tell you how to change the settings on your Apple computer to allow it to format a USB drive that can then be used to update your XMC-1:
• XMC-1_Firmware_Update_MacOSX.pdf
Note: ALWAYS erase any previous XMC-1 update files from the USB drive before copying new ones to it - having multiple different firmware update files in the main folder of the same drive may result in unpredictable behavior. Note: DO NOT remove the USB drive or power down the XMC-1 while the update is in progress.
Update Procedure:
• Download the Instructions and the Firmware Update file ZIP archive.
• Extract the firmware update file (one file) from the ZIP archive you downloaded.
• Copy the firmware update file onto a standard FAT32 formatted USB flash drive.
• Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the front or back of the XMC-1.
• Press the Menu button.
• Use the Up/Down buttons to select Setup; press the Right button to enter the Setup menu.
• Use the Up/Down buttons to select Advanced; press the Right button to enter the Advanced
Setup menu.
• Use the Up/Down buttons to select Firmware Update; press the Right button to enter the confirmation screen.
• Use the Up button to confirm your choice; the confirmation box will change to “X”.
• Use the Left button to confirm the update.
ONCE YOU PRESS THE LEFT BUTTON THE UPDATE WILL COMMENCE.
• During the update process the screen will display the names of the various firmware modules being updated; for some modules, you will see a progress bar while the update is completed.
The entire update process will take approximately three to five minutes.
• When the update process is complete, the XMC-1 will switch into Standby mode.
• Remove the USB drive containing the firmware update.
• Press the Standby button to complete the update and turn the XMC-1 back on.
Congratulations, you have just successfully updated the firmware on your XMC-1. If you have any problems or questions, please contact Emotiva Technical Support for assistance. -------------------------------------------------
My purpose for posting this is to make people aware that updates are really designed to be simple!
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Post by geebo on Aug 13, 2014 21:14:47 GMT -5
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Post by hemster on Aug 13, 2014 21:23:01 GMT -5
^Did you already apply the upgrade geebo? I wish I didn't have to work tonight.. but I do.. all night (my clients are in Asia). I hope to do the update tomorrow.
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Post by geebo on Aug 13, 2014 21:25:21 GMT -5
^Did you already apply the upgrade geebo? I wish I didn't have to work tonight.. but I do.. all night (my clients are in Asia). I hope to do the update tomorrow. Yep, done. It was stupid simple.
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Post by sauron99 on Aug 13, 2014 21:25:28 GMT -5
DONE!!! Took all of 3 minutes - absolutely brilliant.
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Post by hemster on Aug 13, 2014 21:28:08 GMT -5
Wow, thanks gentlemen. I am very IMPRESSED! I'll do mine ASAP.
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Post by autocrat on Aug 13, 2014 21:29:41 GMT -5
DONE!!! Took all of 3 minutes - absolutely brilliant. That's good news - 3 minutes with the UMC-1 update process was just the initial burst of swearing.
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Post by sauron99 on Aug 13, 2014 21:32:27 GMT -5
Yeah, and I did it with one hand, the other was holding a tumbler of Jack Daniels.
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 13, 2014 21:34:52 GMT -5
As Geebo put it, another "stupid simple" update completed. I just hope you're not implying that one has to be "simply stupid" to complete the update?!
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Post by frenchyfranky on Aug 13, 2014 21:35:38 GMT -5
^Did you already apply the upgrade geebo? I wish I didn't have to work tonight.. but I do.. all night (my clients are in Asia). I hope to do the update tomorrow. Yep, done. It was stupid simple. Being stupid is not simple...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2014 21:43:26 GMT -5
That process looks waaaaaay too easy I look forward to your full report! Is it indeed a Staples "Easy" button in reality? MakOh no! Sorry to inform you klinemj, but misspelling ones own name is the first indication of a serious mental disorder that affects many older folks. Chuk
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Post by hemster on Aug 13, 2014 21:45:14 GMT -5
I look forward to your full report! Is it indeed a Staples "Easy" button in reality? MakOh no! Sorry to inform you klinemj, but misspelling ones name is the first indication of a serious mental disorder that affects many older folks. Chuk I think Chook is right! Hamster
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Post by hemster on Aug 13, 2014 21:51:45 GMT -5
Yep, done. It was stupid simple. Being stupid is not simple... I dunno.. I've managed to pull it off thus far!
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Post by frenchyfranky on Aug 13, 2014 22:02:07 GMT -5
Oh no! Sorry to inform you klinemj, but misspelling ones name is the first indication of a serious mental disorder that affects many older folks. Chuk I think Chook is right! Hamster Mahster, you're in fire tonight. Fungyfunky
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Post by geebo on Aug 13, 2014 22:06:58 GMT -5
As Geebo put it, another "stupid simple" update completed. I just hope you're not implying that one has to be "simply stupid" to complete the update?! Well, I did it if that tells you anything.
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Post by monkumonku on Aug 13, 2014 22:18:18 GMT -5
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 13, 2014 22:25:16 GMT -5
Yes Rickie it was just that easy! As for impressions as to what was fixed/changed, that will have to wait till tomorrow(for me anyway)!
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Post by bluescale on Aug 13, 2014 23:15:50 GMT -5
I really like the release notes/install instructions. I always felt the documents for the UMC series of processors looked like amateur hour. This has a proper title page, and simple, clear information. The inclusion of release notes is a HUGE improvement. I really hope this will continue with future releases and future processors.
As we get future updates, I hope there will be an easy way to track the history of changes to the XMC-1.
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