ETC SmartSoft v3.0.1 - Manual (Page 9)

Introduction 5
Updating the console
A compatible version of console software is included with the SmartSoft download, but this
version may not be the most recent version of console software. Please check the ETC
Web site for software updates.
Hold the menu button and press ON until the display enters the self-test mode. Press Enter
until the memory test is complete. At end of mem test turn dial to Update Software [YES]
and press OK.
PC
Start the downloader on the PC:
Start > Programs > ETC > SmartSoft > Console updates > Downloader.
Downloader should detect console and then ask for file.
Select the file SMRTFDFML.SRC (for SmartFade ML) or SMRTFADE.SRC (For
SmartFades) and press Download.
Mac
Save the .SRC files onto an SD card.There is no USB software downloader for a Mac. At
the end of the self test the console will load the file from the SD card.
N o t e : When updating console software a standard SD card must be used. SDHC cards are not
supported for software updates.
When code is loaded and the console has re-started open the SmartSoft program. It should
detect the console and open the correct version of SmartSoft. After a short time it should
report the console as Online on the top of the screen.
With or Without a Console?
SmartSoft will check if there is a console connected to your computer through USB when
the program is started. If there is no console connected SmartSoft will start up as an offline
editor allowing you to choose console from a popup.
If you want to connect a console you need to restart SmartSoft. If a console is connected,
the same show will be loaded into SmartSoft, and it will run as part of the console
application.