User manual LEXICON 960L V2.4 INSTALLATION AND RELEASE NOTES REV 3

[. . . ] However, it is recommended to save a copy of the current user registers in case it is ever desired to revert the system back to its current version. (See Reverting to a Previous Software Version on page 5. ) Performing this upgrade is a simple process. But to avoid problems, please follow the instructions carefully. Pay particular attention to precautions that appear throughout this document. [. . . ] x_ Note: When reinstalling Version 2. 4, the unit will not ask to have the serial number reentered if this process was completed during a previous installation. 5. Enter the serial number as it appears on the back panel of the 960L mainframe. The following message will appear: Please re-enter serial number for verification . x_ 4 960L Version 2. 4 Software Installation Instructions & Release Notes 6. Enter the serial number again as it appears on the back panel of the 960L mainframe. Once again, do not enter the first letter of the serial number. Press ENTER when finished and the system will start. After the system has started, verify that the software has been installed properly. To do this, press the CONTROL button, then the SYSTEM button, and read the version information on the screen. The LARC2 version is 2. 4R and the mainframe version is 2. 4R Build 1. Once this process is complete, configure the system and continue working. It is recommended to read the 960L Owner's Manual to make the most of the 960L. REVERTING TO A PREVIOUS SOFTWARE VERSION To revert to a previous version of 960L software, follow the same procedure outlined on pages 3 to 5 using the release CD for the desired software version. There is one special consideration: When upgrading to Version 2. 4, the software recognizes prior versions of user registers and automatically converts them to a compatible format. The 960L software is not able to convert back from later versions. Therefore, when performing a "back-rev, " erase all user registers before inserting the release CD. It is recommended to save them first, noting the software version of the user registers. To do this, follow the instructions below: 1. Using the front panel standby button, power down the system, wait a few seconds, then power back up. As soon as the LARC2 receives power, go to Menu Mode by pressing and holding the PROGRAM and MACHINE keys at the same time. Hold them until the following message appears: Requesting menu mode from 960L . Once the message appears, release the buttons. The 960L will take a little longer to boot than normal. [. . . ] Input/output routings need to be set after installing Version 2. 4. Once set, the input/output routings are saved with the configuration and will be automatically recalled when that DSP configuration is loaded. Input/output routings saved with each configuration may become invalid if the order of the input/output cards is changed or if an input/output card is removed from the unit. If this occurs, simply reset the input/output routings. · · · · · 6 960L Version 2. 4 Software · Installation Instructions & Release Notes Manual fader adjustment may be prevented when the fader is automatically positioned near the top or bottom of its physical range, even if the parameter is not set to its maximum or minimum value. [. . . ]