FOSTEX MR16HD, FOSTEX MR16HD-CD
DIGITAL MULTITRACKER - Service mode, firmware update, service mode adjustments and more
SOFTWARE
UPDATE
1) Connect the
AC power cable to the AC IN connector.
2) Press the
MR16 power switch.
3) Press the [MENU/ENTER]
dial to enter the MENU mode.
4) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and select the “USB” menu.
5) Press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial.
6) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and select the “Disk Protect” menu.
7) Press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and set “Disk Protect” to “Off” by rotating the [MENU/ENTER]
dial. Then, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial. With this setting, the Disk Protect
mode is turned off indicating the condition that the software update file can
be copied to the MR16 internal HDD.
8) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial to select the “< < Back” menu and press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial.
9) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and select the “USB Device Mode” menu.
10) Press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial. If MR16 is correctly put into the USB mode, the display on
the right will appear on the LCD. Now MR16 is ready to connect to PC or
Macintosh.
11) Connect
the USB cable from the MR16 USB port to PC on which Windows XP/2000 is running
or Macintosh on which OS X is running.
CAUTION: MR16
can be connected to PC on which Windows XP/2000 is running or Macintosh on
which OS X is running for software update as well as audio data transfer. Of
course PC/Macintosh has to be equipped with a USB port.
12) PC or
Macintosh recognizes MR16 as an external removable disk.
Windows
XP/2000
The example
indicates that MR16 is recognized as a removable disk (E) in the My Computer on
Windows XP PC. Unzip the software update file with “zip” extension (e.g.
MR16_V102.zip) normally sent together with a technical bulletin. If you do so,
a software update file (e.g. MR16V102.MOT) will be created. Place a newly
created software update file with “MOT” (motorola format) extension in the root
directory tree of the Removable disk (E).
By
double-clicking the removable drive (E) (MR16), the window on the right will
appear. You can see that the software update file (MR16V102.MOT) is placed in
the top directory tree of the Removable Disk (E)
After
transferring the software update file is completed, do not tun off the USB
connection by pressing the MR16 STOP key. First, you need to safely remove the
MR16 from PC side by opening the “Safety Removable Hardware” in the tool bar
and pressing the “Stop” button on Windows XP/2000 PC. Then, you can turn off
the USB connection from the MR16 side.
Macintosh
OS X
MR16 is
recognized as “MR16” on the Macintosh OS X desktop. By double-clicking the MR16
icon, the window on the right will appear. There are five song folders and one
software update file “MR16V101.MOT”.
Unzip the
software update file with “zip” extension (e.g. MR16_V102.zip) normally sent
together with a technical bulletin.
Copy and paste
a newly created software file with “MOT” (Motorola format) extension (e.g.
MR16V102.MOT) onto a root directory of MR16 HDD connected to Macintosh (OS X).
After
transferring the software update file is completed, do not turn off the USB
connection by pressing the MR16 STOP key. First, as shown on the right, you
need to press the EJECT button on Macintosh. Then, you can turn off the USB
connection from the MR16 side.
[CAUTION:
There is a case that it takes time for PC or Macintosh to recognize MR16 as an
external device. While the “ACC”
(access) indication on the upper right of the MR16 LCD is flashing in the USB
mode, do not disconnect the USB cable between MR16 and PC / Macintosh.]
13) Disconnect
the USB cable between MR16 and PC / Macintosh.
14) On MR16
with the normal display appears, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial while holding down
the [STOP] key to access the Service Mode menu.
15) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and select the “Service Mode” menu.
16) Press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial.
17) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and select the “Version Up” menu.
18) Press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial.
19) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and select a software update file with the version number you
would like to update.
NOTE: As long
as the file name is different, up to five software update files can be placed
in the root directory.
20) Press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial.
21) The
selected software file is displayed together with the software version number.
To go on, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial while holding down the [REC] key.
22) The
software updating procedures begin. “File loading...”, “Flash ROM Erasing...”
and “Flash ROM Writing...” will appear in order. It will take about one minute to complete the
procedures.
23) Upon
completion, “Completed” will appear on the LCD.
24) Turn off
the power once and then back on to complete the software update procedures. In
the meantime, confirm the software version number and the programming date
displayed for a short instance in the boot-up process.
The software
version can be checked by the “Version” Service Mode menu. In the condition
with normal display appears, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial while holding down the
[STOP] key to access the Service Mode menu. If you do so, the display on the
right will appear on the LCD. Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] dial to select the
“Service Mode” menu and press the [MENU/ENTER] dial.
Select the
“Version” menu and press the [MENU/ENTER] dial.
The display on the right will appear on the LCD. It indicates that the
programming date is February 5th, 2007, the version number is V1.02 and the CPU
revision number is E2. To get back to the normal display, press the [STOP] key.
25) Press the
[STOP] key to return to the normal display mode. Then, press the [MENU/ENTER]
dial to enter the MENU mode.
26) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial to select the "System" menu and press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial.
27) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and select the “Init Memory” menu.
28) Press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial.
29) The display
contents on the right appear on the LCD. Press the [MENU/ENTER] dial while
holding down the [RECORD] key. This operation will initialize all the system
settings to default.
[CAUTION: The
“Initialize Memory” operation sets all the system settings to the default
values. For example, the “Disk Protect” setting in the USB menu is set to “ON”
after initializing the memory. If you would like to update the software in
future, please remember that it has to be set to “OFF” again.]
SERVICE
MENU
In addition to
various MENU modes, SERVICE menus are available to check and maintain the MR16
condition. Please utilize them when
servicing MR16.
Entering
Service Menu
Connect the AC
cable and power on MR16. After the bootup procedure is completed, the display on
the right will appear on the MR16 LCD.
2) Press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial while holding down the [STOP] and [POWER] keys. If you do so,
"Service Mode" is displayed on the MR16 LCD.
[CAUTION: If
the [POWER] key is held down for more than three seconds, MR16 turns off.
Please be careful to expedite the above manipulation 2).]
3) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and select “Service Mode”. Then, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial.
You can see that the following service menus will appear on the MR16 LCD.
Select one of
the service menus you would like to execute and press the [MENU/ENTER] dial.
Version
In the
“Version” service menu, the current MR16 software version as well as the
corresponding software programming date can be checked.
After
selecting the “Version” menu, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial to check the current
software version and the programming date.
The example on the right indicates that the software version is “V1.02”
the programming date is February 5th, 2007 and the CPU revision number is E2.
By pressing
the STOP key, MR16 returns to the service menu select condition.
Version
Up
The “Version
Up” service menu allows you to update the MR16 software by placing the software
update file in the root directory tree of the MR16 3.5” internal hard disk. For
the update procedures, refer to the previous section “3. SOFTWARE UPDATE”
Advanced
Format
MR16 checks
the remaining capacity / partition information written on the internal HD in
the bootup process after powering on. In case this information does not match
the current HD condition, the “Advanced Format” service menu can be used. For
example, even if no song has been created (recorded) but the remaining capacity
indicates only 10MB, execute the “Advanced Format” menu.
As indicated
on the right, please remember that executing the “Advanced Format” deletes all
the songs recorded on the internal HD.
Upon
completion of “Advanced Format”, the message “Boot Sector Clear” appears on the
LCD.
[NOTE: In case
MR16 is not booted up correctly and displays an alert message such as “Please
Wait!” permanently, power if off once.
Then, while holding down the [STOP] key, power on MR16. This mode allows to boot up without loading
any recorded songs. Next, execute the “Advanced Format” menu.]
CD-RW
Disk Erase
Executing the
“Disk Erase” service menu erases all existing song data on the CD-RW disk put
into the MR16HD/CD internal CD-R/RW drive.
1) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and select “CD-RW”. Then, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial.
2) Rotate the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and select “Disk Erase”. Then, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial.
3) To go on,
press the [MENU/ENTER] dial while holding down the [REC] key.
4) The CD-RW
disk erasing procedures begin. “Erasing...” will appear . It will take about
one minute to complete the procedures.
5) Upon
completion, “Completed!” will appear on the LCD.
Display
Test
This menu
checks if the EFFECT SEND / PAN / REVERB/DELAY pots & faders /
self-illuminating tact switches are working properly.
After
selecting the “Display Test” menu, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial.
2) Press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial again. If you do so, the display below will appear on the MR16 LCD.
As shown in
the drawing below, each value the EFFECT SEND / PAN / TO STEREO BUSS LEVEL /
REVERB/DELAY pots & faders position. Rotate the EFFECT SEND / PAN pots and
move the faders to check if the value changes from "0" to
"F" in hexadecimal depending on the pots / fades position as follow.
3) After
checking, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial to proceed the next Display Test. The
next test is to check if the self-illuminating tact switches are lit in red.
Check if the
self-illuminating tact switches are properly lit in red as indicated in the
drawing below.
4) After
checking, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial to proceed the next Display Test. The
next test is to check if the self-illuminating tact switches are lit in green.
Check if the
self-illuminating tact switches are properly lit in green as indicated in the
drawing below.
5) After
checking, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial to proceed the next Display Test. The
next test is to check if the self-illuminating tact switches are lit in umber.
Check if the self-illuminating tact switches are properly lit in orange as indicated in the drawing below.
6) After
checking, press the [MENU/ENTER] dial to proceed the next Display Test. The
next test is to check if the tact switches on the MR16 top panel except the
POWER SW is in good contact. If the tact switch is pressed, the corresponding
asterisk mark on the MR16 LCD will go out. If not, the tact switch might be
worn out and be replaced. After all the
tact switches are confirmed to be in good contact, the display on the right
will appear on the MR16 LCD.
Bus
Check
This menu
checks if various bus signals connected to the CPU are correctly working or not.
1) After
selecting the “Bus Check” menu, connect the foot SW to the foot SW jack and the
USB cable between the USB and USB HOST ports.
2) Press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial to initiate the Bus Check mode.
AUDIO
BUS
The AUDIO BUS
setting is fixed at “THRU” in this menu. In the “THRU” setting, the A/D and D/A
converters are internally connected. Also the CHAN A/C and B/D PAN setting are
set to left and right respectively. Thus, the signals fed to CHAN A and C are
summed and output from the STEREO OUT L and the signal fed to CHAN B and D are
summed and output from the STEREO OUT R.
This mode is convenient when checking the input circuit.
ATA
BUS
The “OK” sign
indicates that the ATA bus communication between the internal HD and the CPU is
properly made. If the “NG” sign appears, something must be wrong with the ATA
bus communication.
INPUT
SEL
The “INPUT
SEL” indicates the number corresponding to the INPUT A SELECT switch setting as
follow.
GTR CLEAR: 2
GTR
DISTORTION: 1
MIC/LINE: 3
FOOT
SW
When an
unlatched type foot switch is connected and it is pressed, the “ON” indication
will appear. If the foot switch is released or is not connected, the “OFF” sign
will appear.
USB
BUS
If the “USB
BUS” section indicates the “OK” sign 3 ~ 5 seconds after the “WAIT..” sign is displayed,
the USB HOST function works properly. If the “NG” sign is displayed, press the
[MENU/ENTER] dial and then try to enter the Bus Check mode again by pressing
the [MENU/ENTER] dial.
ATAPI BUS
The “OK” sign
indicates that the ATAPI bus communication between the CD-R/RW drive and the
CPU is properly made. If the “NG” sign appears, something must be wrong with
the ATAPI bus communication.
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