90 SmartFade ML v3.0.1 User Manual
Appendix A
Software Update
This appendix contains the instructions for updating the software in your SmartFade ML
console. There are two ways of updating the software.
• Using the SD card
• Connecting with USB to a PC
Software can be downloaded from the ETC Web site: www.etcconnect.com
Please make sure to download the correct software for your console - SmartFade ML and
SmartFade use different software.
To verify the version that your console is running, See “Software Version” on page 28.
CAUTION:
Make sure to back up any show data you want to keep to the SD card before
proceeding with a software upgrade.
CAUTION:
Only standard SD Memory cards or connection to a PC via USB may be used for
updating the software on a SmartFade console. Software update is not possible
using an SDHC Memory card.
Update the Software
SD Card Update
If you are using an SD card for the very first time - make sure it is formatted correctly
(FAT16) , or it will not function with SmartFade ML. Also make sure it is not an SDHC card.
See “Format SD Memory Card” on page 9.
Step 1: Obtain the software update file SMRTFDML.SRC from the download section of
the ETC Web site: www.etcconnect.com
Step 2: Copy the SMRTFDML.SRC file to the root directory of the SD card. DO NOT
RENAME THE FILE!
Step 3: Start the console in test mode. This is done by holding down the MENU button
and pressing once on ON.
The unit will enter self-test mode. Press MENU for each of the tests until the
memory test has completed. At the end of the memory test the display will
prompt:
Firmware Upgrade
Are you sure? [No]
Step 4: Insert the SD card into the console.
Step 5: Turn the encoder to select YES and press MENU. The update will start and the
console will boot into the new updated software after the process is complete.