System Update Instructions for the SP4

updated 5/22/12

All references to the "SP4" refer equally to the SP4-8, SP4-7 and SP76II unless otherwise noted.

FILES INCLUDED IN THIS DOWNLOAD:

Filename Purpose
SP4-OS Install Procedure.html This document, detailing installation steps
SP4-v2.10-Release Notes.html A history of all OS enhancements and fixes
SP4 Musician's Guide V2 Addendum.pdf Musician's Guide Addendum Manual
SP47V210.KUF (for SP4-7/SP76II users)
-OR-
SP48V210.KUF (for SP4-8 users) 		System Update containing new O/S, Object and Boot Loader

REQUIREMENTS:

Computer (Mac or PC) with USB port + USB cable.

UPDATE PROCEDURE:

!! Before updating, be sure to back up any custom programming as user memory will be erased in the process!!

If unfamiliar with backing up your data, please see the "Saving User Data (BackUp)" in our online KnowledgeBase and/or refer to the SP4 Musician's Guide, Chpt. 9 "Global Mode" (The "SaveAll?" Dialogue) for details.

The software updating procedure is detailed in Chpt. 10 of the SP4 Musician's Guide but is repeated below for your convenience:

  1. Obtain the latest system updates.

    - Go to Downloads Section on our site.
    - Select your model (either SP4-7/SP76II or SP4-8)
    - Under O/S "Updates" download the current update package.

    (Be sure to carefully read through the included Release Notes.)

  2. Power the SP4 OFF.

  3. Connect the SP4 to your computer with a USB cable.

  4. Enter System Mode:

    Press/Hold the SHIFT button while you turn the SP4 ON.
    Release the SHIFT button once you see the scrolling title screen:

    SP4 bootloader vX.XX

    You will next see:

    Run SP4_SP76II

    OR

    Run SP4_8

    ...pursuant to your specific model. At the same time, the SP4 will appear as a temporary, removable USB drive/device on your computer, similarly named "SP4_SP76II" or "SP4_8".

  5. Press Chan / Param Down once. The SP4 will display:

    Update Software

  6. Press Next/+ once. The SP4 will display:

    Update

  7. Press Next/+ again. A scrolling message will ask you to:

    Copy file to mounted drive on PC and click NEXT

  8. Copy the .KUF update file.

    Following the above prompt, on your computer, copy (drag/drop) the .KUF file to the SP4 removable drive/device.

    Once the file is finished copying, "Safely Remove", "Unmount" or "Eject" the removable SP4 drive/device from your computer.

  9. Press Next/+ on your SP4. The SP4 will display:

    Updating...

    This step will take a minute or two to complete. When finished the SP4 will display:

    Done

  10. Power the unit off and back on normally.

    The unit will reboot to normal operating mode and is ready for use.

  11. Confirm the update was successful:

    Once powered back up, go to GLOBAL mode, press the Chan/Param Down once. Confirm you see the following (scrolling):

    OS: 2.10.685 Obj: 2.10.1

    If for some reason the install did not complete properly, simply repeat from the beginning.