OPERATION : UPDATING SOFTWARE
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Install and Reprogramming Procedure
This procedure will install the VL2000Download.exe program onto the PC and then
allow you to reprogram the luminaires.
Note: If running Windows NT, you must be working from an account in the Adminis-
trators group to install the VL2000Download program onto the computer.
Install VL2000Download.exe program using Programming Disk:
1. Insert VL2000 Download Installer Disk (VL Part Number: 87.7303.0004)
into appropriate drive.
2. Run Setupex.exe.
3. A confirmation window will appear. Click Yes to proceed with installation.
(Installation process will begin. VL2000Download.exe program will be
installed onto PC and an Icon will be added to Desktop and Start menu
Programs list.)
Install VL2000Download.exe program from Vari-Lite Series 2000 support
webpage:
1. From PC that will be used to operate software, connect to Vari-Lite Series
2000 support webpage at: www.vari-lite.com (See “Reprogramming
Luminaires” on page 42).
2. Follow instructions provided on webpage to install program.
Update luminaire software:
1. Run VL2000Download.exe program by double-clicking its desktop Icon,
selecting from Start menu Programs list, or by selecting from
C:\ProgramFiles\Vari-Lite\VL2000Download directory. (VL2000
Luminaire Software Download window will open.)
2. At Select Comm Port section of window, select serial Comm Port (Comm
Port 1, Comm Port 2, Comm Port 3, or Comm Port 4) where Serial
Straight Thru Cable is connected.
Note: DMX Data must be disconnected before downloading to luminaires. (Do not
merge with DMX signal.)
3. At Select Software to Download section of window, select required
luminaire software version to download by clicking its button or select
Download All. The buttons function as follows:
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