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Software installation, Maestro hd licensing, Software upgrade procedure – Grass Valley Maestro Master Control Installation v.2.4.0 User Manual

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MAESTRO — Installation and Service Manual

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Section

8

Software Installation

This section describes the installation procedure for the Maestro software.
The 2.4.0 version of the software includes the Dual-Channel DVE option, as
well as previously released features.

When installing the Maestro software, particular attention must be given to
the section Checking the Boot ROM Versions

on page 298

. The boot ROM must

be current before installing the Maestro Channel branding hardware.

Maestro HD Licensing

In the 2.2 version of Maestroand newer, the software for both the HD and
SD channels is on the same CD-ROM. You will need to enter the activation
key that is provided with the software to access the HD channels.

Note

Before installing the 2.2 and later versions of Maestro, and if you purchased
the HD option, verify your HD license key with Grass Valley’s Customer
Service department. See Contacting Grass Valley

on page 4

for the contact

information for your area.

Software Upgrade Procedure

CAUTION Portions of this procedure will interrupt video and audio signals passing

through the system. The steps that will interrupt video and audio signals are
identified by the word CAUTION. You should plan for this upgrade and take
the necessary precautions during the installation and verification Processes.

Grass Valley recommends that you follow the Software Upgrade procedure
steps exactly. The Upgrade procedure includes the following steps:

1.

Checking the Boot ROM Versions

.

2.

Making a Copy of the Maestro Configuration File

.

3.

Installing the Maestro Software Package.

4.

Re-compiling the Configuration File.

5.

Updating the System Configuration and Software

.

6.

Checking the GUI Control Panel for Proper LAN Settings

.