ADVANCED OPERATIONS UPDATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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Updating System Software
The hidden file software is the MX-4’s operating software. This file resides in the top level direc-
tory, but isn’t displayed by communications software. Without this file, the MX-4 would power up
with minimum functionality. Updating system software consists of replacing the firmware with a
newer version. You can do this using Ethernet. Upon restart, the MX-4 will boot from the replace-
ment (newer) version.
This feature allows you to easily deal with operating software upgrades. For example, you can
download new operating software from the support site of FOCUS Enhancements to a networked
PC. This same PC can be used to access your MX-4 to install the software file. Older copies of the
operating software, as well as a library of background, foreground, and still frame jpeg images can
be kept on your PC.
After changing any stored settings (IP, Mask, Gateway, or FTP password), you must perform a
power cycle. To do this, remove the AC power supply, wait a few seconds, then replace it. Upon
restart the new settings will take effect.
To download the latest MX-4 software from the FOCUS website (http://.focusinfo.com/sup-
port/udates.htm):
1 Right click. Select Save Target As and save it to a predetermined directory or to your Win-
dows desktop.
2 Open the FTP Explorer.
3 Click on Tools, then Quick Connect, and type 192.168.1.2 or the IP address the network
assigned for the mixer. Make sure the box Anonymous is checked and click
SAVE.
4 Click Connect. You will now see the contents of the MX-4.
5 To transfer the saved software files from you computer to the MX-4, drag the file over to the
MX-4 root directory.
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