15 appendix, 1 instruction for initial setup and transport, 2 upgrading the v1 firmware – Doremi MCSHD User Manual
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15 Appendix
15.1 Instruction for Initial Setup and Transport
Before any transport:
Lock the Data-Express (Key ON as for normal use).
Note: Doremi highly recommends shipping drives separately.
Switch the V1 OFF.
Remove the SCSI termination on rear (Leaving it in may break the SCSI connector
during transport).
15.2 Upgrading the V1 Firmware
The V1 firmware can be checked by going to the OPTION MENU. Scroll with the menu arrow keys
until you reach OPTION MENU (00) Info/Mode.
The V1 firmware can be upgraded from a PC or Mac using the VUploader utility posted on our
support page at:
The latest firmware upgrades are posted on the support page of the Doremi web site:
The manual for VUploader is included in PDF format with the VUploader compressed file.
15.3 Upgrading the RCV2 Firmware
All silver V1 decks have two firmwares, one for the V1 motherboard and another for the front panel
(the RCV2).
15.3.1
Check your RCV2 Firmware Version
Enter the CONTROLLER MENU by holding the ESCAPE button and pressing MENU. Scroll to
Firmware.
15.3.2
The VUploader Utility
The RCV2 can be upgraded using the VUploader utility version 1.18 or higher. Download the
VUploader utility from
in the support page.
Connect the 9pin cable between the RCV2-9P port labeled RS422 (1-2) (do not use the port labeled
RS422 (3-4)) to any of the ports on the back panel of your V1 deck.
Power up the unit while holding the Channel 1 button under the 4 line LCD display, you should see a
message saying "Flash mode"
Run VUploader. For detailed instructions see the VUploader README file that comes with
VUploader.
When you receive the message from VUploader asking to select a port, choose the RS422 port that
you connected to on the back of the V1.
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