Revolabs HD Firmware Release Notes Rev

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1 Contents: Revolabs HD Firmware Release Notes Rev Purpose...2 Scope...2 About this Release...2 Upgrading...2 Compatible Products...2 References...4 Firmware Enhancements...4 Past Revisions...5 Appendix A:...7 Downloading the latest software and firmware...7 Upgrading your HD software...7 Appendix B: Updating HD Single/Dual Channel and HD Venue Installing HD firmware for HD Single/Dual Channel, Venue, and Microphones Appendix C: Running the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software Upgrading Executive HD and HD Microphones... 16

2 Purpose This document describes Release of the Revolabs HD firmware. The purpose of the Release Notes is to communicate new features and changes since the firmware release. Scope The release affects the Base Station and microphones for all HD Products. About this Release Release is a major update to the HD firmware offering improved audio codec and provisions the systems for use with future HD products. This release of firmware is accompanied by a new release of the HD Control Panel (ver ) which now includes the HD firmware installer for all HD products. These new installer tools should be used to install version The release is not backwards compatible with previous 2.3.x firmware releases. However, is completely cross compatible with 2.6.x firmware versions. Installation of must be performed on the Base Station and microphones at the same time. If Base Station or microphone(s) are not updated, audio quality will be jeopardized. Upgrading Instructions for upgrading HD Control Panel Software can be found in Appendix A. Instructions for upgrading HD Single/Dual/Venue Systems can be found in Appendix B. Instructions for upgrading Executive HD Systems can be found in Appendix C. Compatible Products The release applies to the following HD Executive HD products: HDEXEMIC-11 HDTBLMIC-OM-11 HDTBLMIC-DR-11 HDXLRMIC-11 HDCOMAN-11 HDEXEC4-NM HDEXEC-NM HDSGL-NM HDDUAL-NM HDVENU-NM HDTBLCHG-C* HD Microphone, RF-Armor Wearable HD Microphone, RF-Armor Tabletop, Omni HD Microphone, RF-Armor Tabletop, Directional HD Microphone, Dynamic XLR Wireless Adapter for Handheld HD Microphone, Adapter for Countryman Microphone Executive HD System, 4-Channel, w/o mics Executive HD System 8-Channel, w/o mics HD Single Channel System, 1-Ch, 1 analog I/O, w/o mic HD Dual Channel System, 2-Ch, 2 analog I/O, w/o mic HD Venue System, 2-CH, 2 analog I/O, w/o mic Always-on HD Wireless Tabletop Microphone Charger * Note: Any HD microphones used with an Always-on HD Microphone Charger must have or newer firmware loaded. * Note: The model numbers above represent the NA products. All corresponding EU, JP and CN model numbers also apply. 2

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4 References Additional Executive HD information can be found in the following User and Set-Up Guides located on the Yamaha Unified Communications website Executive HD Installation and Operation Guide HD Single/Dual Channel Instruction Sheet HD Single/Dual Channel Laminated Card HD Single/Dual Channel User and Set-Up Guide HD Venue User and Set-Up Guide Firmware Enhancements Rev_ September 2012 This release only includes changes to the microphone firmware, it is backwards compatible with base firmware. General: o Increased gain of backchannel audio by 6 db at 2.5mm microphone output connector. o o Added recovery mechanism for inadvertent microphone re-pairing. If during power on sequence, the user inadvertently holds the microphone button down until the LED is solid red, the microphone will now revert back to previously stored pairing information after pairing attempt fails. Added support for auto-retry during pairing process when 3rd party repeaters are deployed in the RF footprint of the HD microphone. Rev_ April 2012 General: o Improved the audio quality of the HD wearable microphone. o Added support for future HD product releases. o Added support for Japan models of HD products o Added base pairing control to the HD Control Panel HD Single/Dual Channel & HD Venue o Added support of the HD Control panel o Merged the HD firmware installer with the HD Control Panel o Added Startup feature o Added a variable -15db output pad to the Control Panel Executive HD: o Added Audio Groups to the Control Panel allowing the mute isolation of multiple BUSSED systems o Added a Base Pairing lock feature to lock out pairing control at the base station o Added several API commands for 3 rd party control 4

5 Past Revisions Rev_ November 2010 General: o Optimized the synchronization BUS to allow for faster firmware upgrades to secondary base stations. Rev_ October 2010 General: o Upgraded the audio compression algorithm. o Introduced Redundancy mode to improve system robustness in dense RF environments. o Enabled Redundancy mode by default. o Improved antenna diversity management for extended RF range. o o o o o HD Single/Dual Channel & HD Venue: Changed the meaning of the no-mute dip switch to start unmuted and disable mute button. Allows real-time transition when DIP switch is changed. Fixed A/B frequency on the HD Venue. Added support for HD Venue. Changed power levels to improve RF Range. Added support for HD Always On Adapter Executive HD: o System synchronization, between primary and secondary Executive HD Base Stations has been improved by adding a calibration phase in the boot sequence of the secondary Base Station. o Modified the implementation of ExpressPair to avoid traffic between chipsets causing an incomplete pair. o Added Redundancy ON/OFF to front panel and control panel. o Changed the power levels to improve the RF Range. o Fixed Table Top Master Mute bug. o Upgraded to latest FTDI USB driver to improve Windows 7 operation. o Added Redundancy ON/OFF. o Added Power Scaling ON/OFF to front panel and Control Panel. Rev_ March 2010 General: o Fix was made to improve the audio quality on the XLR adapter HD Single/Dual Channel & HD Venue: o Fix was made to better balance the audio levels between mic types. o Improved the boot sequence of the Base Station to eliminate the no-audio bug. o Added support for HD Venue system. Executive HD: o Improved Polycom Soundstructure communication over IP. o Fix was made to updating firmware in a 4 port Executive HD Charger Base. o The Gold Control Panel features and support were adding including Unlock Codes. 5

6 Rev_ November 2009 General: o Made significant changes to the audio codec improving audio quality. o A change was made to the RF algorithm to remove artifacting caused by interference. Executive HD: o Changed the boot sequence of a secondary Base Station to automatically sync to the primary. o Improved the serial communication and syntax in control system and DSP configurations when multiple HD Base Stations are present. Rev_ July 2009 General: o Fix was made to confirm mic muting after a reboot. o Support was added for the Countryman Adapter. HD Single/Dual Channel & HD Venue: o Support was added for HD Single/Dual Channel systems. Executive HD: o IP communication for DSP and Control System syntax was added. o Audio outputs were increased by +9db to improve the Line Level signal. 6

7 Appendix A: Downloading the latest software and firmware Go to the Yamaha Unified Communications Website to download the latest HD Control Panel software and firmware. Upgrading your HD software 1. After you download your HD software, you have to run the download installer file to install it on your computer. HD Control Panel is software that will let you install the HD firmware to your Revolabs product. To properly install all necessary drivers, connect the HD charger to your computer with a USB cable prior to installing the software. 2. Run the installer file. Click Yes if your internet browser or your PC asks you for permission to run the downloaded file. 7

8 3. Click Next 4. Check the box I accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Next 5. Click Next 8

9 6. Click Install 7. Click Ok Note: This will prompt you only if you have the previous HD software version. If this is a new install, skip to step Click Next 9

10 9. Click Uninstall 10. Click Finish 11. Please wait a couple of minutes and your new HD software will be successfully installed. 10

11 Appendix B: Overview This document will help you upgrade your Revolabs HD Single/Dual Channel Base Station and microphones. The latest firmware version for HD Single/Dual Channel is , and the latest software for your computer to install the firmware is Updating HD Single/Dual Channel and HD Venue Before you update the HD Single/Dual Channel or HD Venue, you have to make sure the Base Station is powered up, and connected to your computer via USB cable. The microphones you want to update with the HD Base Station should also be fully charged and linked to HD Single/Dual Channel or HD Venue. Only then, will you be able to update both the Base Station and the HD Microphones simultaneously. 1. Follow the steps in Appendix A to download and install the latest HD Control Panel 2. Go to Start All Programs revolabs HD Control Panel to run the software. It should auto-detect your Base Station when properly connected. 11

12 3. Click Firmware. Note: If you cannot see the version for the Base Station and two HD Microphones, one of the HD Microphones or the Base Station itself may be offline or in the Charger Base. Check your power cord, make sure the USB cable is properly connected, and that the HD Microphones are removed from the Charger Base and powered on, then close and reselect Firmware. Installing HD firmware for HD Single/Dual Channel, Venue, and Microphones 1. Confirm that the Base Station and HD Microphones are showing a Version/Status in the installer window. 2. Select Chose from the installer window. 12

13 3. Browse for and select the latest HD firmware you downloaded from Revolabs website. 4. Select Start Update to update the firmware both for HD Single/Dual Channel/Venue Base Station and HD Microphones. Note: The process of updating can take up to several minutes. You should be able to see the status of the update in HD Firmware Installer Window. 5. After the update is done, Update Complete status should appear in green letters. 13

14 6. Exit out of your HD Firmware Installer. Your HD Single/Dual Channel or HD Venue Base Station is now successfully upgraded. 14

15 Appendix C: Overview This document will help you upgrade your Revolabs Executive HD Base Station and microphones. The latest firmware version for Executive HD Base Station is , and the latest software for your computer to install the firmware is Running the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software Turn your Executive HD Base Station On. Select DHCP mode ON if you are using your Local Area Network to connect to your PC. If you are connecting the Base Station directly to your PC using an Ethernet Cable, turn DHCP mode OFF. Configure your IP address of your computer accordingly to that of your Executive HD Base Station. 4. Go to Start All Programs revolabs HD Control Panel to access your HD software. Note: Make sure your Executive HD Base Station is attached to your Local Area Network, and that your PC is configured for the same subnet as the Base Station. 15

16 5. Go to System Scan Network 6. If your Executive HD Base Station is properly connected directly to your computer or network, you should be able to see your Base Station in the Equipment List window. Select the Base Station that you are connecting to, then select OK. 7. You should be able to see two new tabs Monitor and Config. Upgrading Executive HD and Microphones When upgrading the Executive HD system you must upgrade both the Base Station and Microphones to the same firmware version. Failure to do so will result in poor audio in the microphones and inoperability of the system. Make sure that both the microphones and Base Station are upgraded. You should only upgrade one system at a time. The microphones must be in the Charger Base and displaying a solid red or green LED prior to running the upgrade procedure. 16

17 1. Go to Firmware on Menu Bar, and select Update Firmware. 2. Select Choose and browse for the latest HD Firmware. 3. Select the latest HD firmware you downloaded from the website (2.6.26) and Press Open 17

18 4. Choose to update both the Base Station, Microphones. Select OK to update the firmware. 5. The update will take up to 5 minutes. You will see a pop-up message when complete. Select OK. The firmware is now complete. Your Executive HD System is now successfully upgraded. MN-HD-FIRMWARE-REL-NOTE-REV Copyright 2018 Yamaha Unified Communications, Inc.