RevolabsHD Firmware Release Notes

Rev. 2.6.26 9.10.2012

Contents:

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:.............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Updating HD Single/Dual Channel and HD Venue............................................................................................... 11

Installing HD firmware for HD Single/Dual Channel, Venue, and Microphones ................................................. 12

Appendix C: .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Running the Revolabs HD Control Panel Software .............................................................................................. 15

Upgrading Executive HD and HD Microphones ................................................................................................... 16

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Purpose

This document describes Release 2.6.26 of the Revolabs HD firmware. The purpose of the Release Notes is to communicate

new features and changes since the 2.3.6 firmware release.

Scope

The 2.6.26 release affects the Base Station and microphones for all HD Products.

About this Release

Release 2.6.26 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. 2.6.49) which

now includes the HD firmware installer for all HD products. These new installer tools should be used to install version

2.6.26.

The 2.6.26 release is not backwards compatible with previous 2.3.x firmware releases. However, 2.6.26 is completely cross

compatible with 2.6.x firmware versions. Installation of 2.6.26 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 2.6.26 release applies to the following HD Executive HD products:

HDEXEMIC-11 HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Wearable

HDTBLMIC-OM-11 HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Tabletop, Omni

HDTBLMIC-DR-11 HD Microphone, RF-Armor™ Tabletop, Directional

HDXLRMIC-11 HD Microphone, Dynamic XLR Wireless Adapter for Handheld

HDCOMAN-11 HD Microphone, Adapter for Countryman Microphone

HDEXEC4-NM Executive HD System, 4-Channel, w/o mics

HDEXEC-NM Executive HD System 8-Channel, w/o mics

HDSGL-NM HD Single Channel System, 1-Ch, 1 analog I/O, w/o mic

HDDUAL-NM HD Dual Channel System, 2-Ch, 2 analog I/O, w/o mic

HDVENU-NM HD Venue System, 2-CH, 2 analog I/O, w/o mic

HDTBLCHG-C* Always-on HD Wireless Tabletop Microphone Charger

* Note: Any HD microphones used with an Always-on HD Microphone Charger must have 2.3.5 or newer firmware loaded.

* Note: The model numbers above represent the NA products. All corresponding EU, JP and CN model numbers also apply.

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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_2.6.26 September 2012

This release only includes changes to the microphone firmware, it is backwards compatible with 2.6.23

base firmware.

General:

o Increased gain of backchannel audio by 6 dB at 2.5mm microphone output connector.

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.

o Added support for auto-retry during pairing process when 3rd party repeaters are deployed in the RF

footprint of the HD microphone.

Rev_2.6.11 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 “UnMute @ 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 3rd

party control

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Past Revisions

Rev_2.3.6-02 November 2010

General:

o Optimized the synchronization BUS to allow for faster firmware upgrades to „secondary‟ base stations.

Rev_2.3.5-01 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 HD Single/Dual Channel & HD Venue: Changed the meaning of the no-mute dip switch to start un-

muted and disable mute button. Allows real-time transition when DIP switch is changed.

o Fixed A/B frequency on the HD Venue.

o Added support for HD Venue.

o Changed power levels to improve RF Range.

o 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_2.2.13-02 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.

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Rev_2.1.8-05 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_2.0.13 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.

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Appendix A:

Downloading the latest software and firmware

Go to the Yamaha Unified Communications Website to download the latest HD ControlPanel 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.

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3. Click “Next”

4. Check the box “I accept the terms of the License Agreement” and click “Next”

5. Click “Next”

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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 10.

8. Click “Next”

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9. Click “Uninstall”

10. Click “Finish”

11. Please wait a couple of minutes and your new HD software will be successfully installed.

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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 2.6.26, and the latest software for your computer to install

the firmware is 2.6.49.

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.

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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.

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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.

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6. Exit out of your HD Firmware Installer.

Your HD Single/Dual Channel or HD Venue Base Station is now successfully upgraded.

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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 2.6.26, and the latest software for your computer to install the firmware is 2.6.49.

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.

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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.

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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”

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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.

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