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

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[UPGRADE]
7.Click the [OK] button on both the DA7 and your computer to begin the
upgrade process.
You will see a message saying the internal memory of the DA7 will be
erased.
You must complete steps 5 - 7 within 30 seconds, or the DA7
will exit the updating mode and go back to normal operation. 
If this occurs, start the upgrade process again at Step 4.
8.While the program is being erased, a bar graph will appear on the
computer’s display and the READ LED in the Scene Memory section will
flash....

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[RESTORE] 
1.Clicking on this button displays the message “Please Display MIDI BULK
Window at DA7” on your computer’s display.
2.Press the MIDI button in the SETUP section of the DA7’s Top Panel until
the [MIDI>BULK] window appears on the DA7’s LCD.
3.Click the [OK] button in the [Data Restore] window on the computer
display.  The Source selection window appears.
4.Select a folder, then a file that you are going to move back into the DA7.
After making the selection, click the [OPEN] button. 

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[RESTORE] 
5.A dialogue box will appear inquiring what version of the operating system
of the DA7 was used to create the data, and the current version of the
operating system that is now in the DA7.  For example, if you used OS
Version 1.02 to create the data you wish to restore, and you have
upgraded to OS Version 2.0, you need convert the settings to use the old
data on your DA7.
Click the [OK] button if these are correct. Or click the [Skip] button if the
file does not need conversion. Otherwise...

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[RESTORE] 
7.After converting the files, data transmission starts from the computer to
the DA7 and a bar graph will be displayed.
8.The bar graph disappears and the [Source selection] window returns
when transmission is complete.
[EXIT] 
Click this button to exit the DA7 Upgrade Utility. 

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Troubleshooting
Although it is rare, under some circumstances you may experience problems
with the upgrade procedure. The most common problems arise when there
is an interruption to the transmission of the data.  This can be caused by a
power failure, or by accidentally removing the upgrade cable during the
upgrade process.
If this occurs, you will probably end up with a blue screen on the DA7 and it
will not operate.  However, you can still upgrade the DA7 in the following
manner. 
1) Power on the...

DA7 Settings 
• Confirm that [TO PC] is selected for [PORT SELECT] in [MIDI > SETUP]
window. 
• Confirm that [38.4k] is selected for [BAUD RATE] in [MIDI > SETUP]
window. 
• Confirm that [TO PC] is selected for PORT of [Gen Rx] and [Gen TX] in the
[MIDI > SETUP] window.
• Confirm that the RECEIVE channel of the Upgrade Utility is the same as the
TRANSMIT channel of the DA7. (CH of [Gen TX] in [MIDI > SETUP]
window) 
• Confirm that the TRANSMIT channel of the Upgrade Utility is the same as
the RECEIVE...

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Section 2
Upgrade From Version
1.01/1.02/1.10/1.20
Features of Version 2.0
(These features are for DA7 users who are upgrading from Versions 1.01 /
1.02 / 1.10 / 1.20 and are not described in the original DA7 manual.  You
should keep this document if you have any questions about the functionality
of the features described here. If you are upgrading from Version 1.21 or
1.22, please skip Section 2. 

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Contents
1. New Bi-directional communication mode from the MIDI REMOTE.
2.New visual indicators in Automation with Surround.
3.New monitoring functions in the Surround Mode.
4.New shortcuts for the Set up Windows.
5. New shortcut to recall all SCENES directly from the Ten Key Pad. 
6.New Screen navigation using Cursor Repeat Functions. 
7.New shortcut to Toggle input sources for channels 9-16.
8.New Shortcut to the MONITOR A DIM function.
9.Parameter changes can now be made when MMC or CURSOR mode...

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21. New shortcut to set gain to zero for individual frequency bands in the
EQUALIZER.
22. Modifications to the Center Frequency Bands of the Equalizer.
23. New graphics in the [EQUALIZER] window.
24. New visual displays in the [DYNAMICS] and [EQUALIZER] windows.
25. New factory defaults for SOLO functions.
26.New factory default settings in the [UTILITY>USER CUSTOM] window.
27. The Selected CHANNEL number is now displayed at all times.
28. New visual indication of LINKED CHANNELS.
29.Dynamics...

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1. New Bi-directional communication mode from the MIDI REMOTE.
Previous Versions:The DA7 would only transmit MIDI data, as assigned in
the [MIDI>MIDI RMT] Window.  It could not receive MIDI Control Change
Messages.
Version 2.0: The DA7 can now transmit and receive MIDI data.  Settings in
the [MIDI>MIDI CTRL ASGN] window can now be changed by receiving
external Control Change Messages from an outside MIDI controller.
2. New visual indicators in Automation with Surround.
Previous Versions: The cursor...