Panasonic Upgrade Utility For Audio Mixer WR-DA7 Version 2.0 Users Guide

Users’ Guide
Upgrade Utility
for Audio  Mixer
WR-DA7
Version 2.0
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Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely. 

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Panasonic DA7 Upgrade Utility License Agreement
Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd. (“MCI”) permits you to use the
Panasonic DA7 Upgrade Utility software (“Software”) on condition of your acceptance
of the following terms. As use of the Software shall be deemed that you have
accepted the following terms, please read the following terms carefully before you use
the Software.
1. Copyright and License for use
MCI grants you an individual and a non-exclusive right to use the Software on only
single...

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The DA7 Upgrade Utility
Users’ Guide
Introduction
Welcome to New Version 2.0 Operating System for the DA7.
We hope you are enjoying your DA7, and that you will find that the 64
enhancements we have included in the Version 2.0 operating system will
increase your enjoyment of our product. Please note that there are changes
in the default settings of the DA7, some of which will affect how you operate
your mixer.  Please take a few moments to review the changes.
This document covers ALL upgraded features...

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Important Notes:
Due to the fact that there are many new default settings in the Version
2.0 upgrade, we are recommending that you do a Master Reset of the
console after the upgrade.  Therefore you should backup any settings
in the Libraries, Scene Memories, Mixes, etc. BEFORE you begin the
upgrade process.  Instruction for this process can be found in Section
1. After the upgrade, make certain that you look at the MIDI REMOTE
and INPUT MTX windows on the LCD to see if they are properly
assigned.  If...

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Section 1
Upgrade Utility Instructions
Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Cables and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Setting up the DA7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Operating the DA7 Upgrade Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
[SETUP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Preface
The DA7 Upgrade Utility is a multifunction software manager program
specifically designed to allow you to perform operating system upgrades, as
well as backup and restore functions for the library, scene memory,
automation data, as well as setup data for the DA7. 
Using the serial ports on the DA7 and your computer, data can be sent to or
from a DA7 and then saved to your computer hard disk for backup and
retrieval. The memories and programs can be retrieved individually, or in
groups. The...

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Windows Version
1. Copy the files for installation file (DA7UPINS.EXE) to folder on to your
hard drive.
2. Double–click on “DA7IPINS.exe”, If you are unzipping the file, you can
unzip it. The installation file installs the upgrade utility in
“C:\UpgradeDA7”.
3.Once you have loaded the file, you need to open the folder to gain access
to the following files:
DA7UPG.exe - Executable file of the Upgrade Utility
V200R23.mot - Upgrade file for the DA7 
CNV - Data Conversion folder for old backup versions...

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Cables and Connections
For Macintosh Computer
Use ONLY the recommended serial cable (cross cable) with a wiring
pattern as described below.  This cable is the same cable used for the
ImageWriter II printer.  Do NOT use a standard Macintosh Serial cable.
Use this to connect between the modem port or printer port of the
computer and the TO PC port of the DA7.
For Windows/95 or PC compatible computer
Use ONLY a serial cable with a wiring pattern as described below.  This
cable is available from...