Firmware Installation Instructions

SD-Utility

The Sound Devices SD-Utility software utility includes a receiver firmware update tool.
SD-Utility is available as a free download for MacOS 10.11+ or Windows 10+ computers.
Download the latest version of SD-Utility from the Sound Devices website at:
https://www.sounddevices.com/download/?prod=sd-utility

MacOS users will also need to download and install the CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP
Drivers from the Silicon Labs website at:
https://www.silabs.com/developers/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers

A10-RX connects to SD-Utility via the A-XLR, A-RXMON, A-15PIN, or A10-RACK.




To update A10-RX firmware via A-XLR, A-RXMON, or A-15PIN:

1. Download new firmware PRG file from the Sound Devices website.

2. Launch the SD-Utility application.

3. Connect the A10-RX via USB to the computer. The A-XLR and A-RXMON connect via microUSB. The A-15PIN connects via USB-C. Note: A USB 3.0 port is required to power the A10-RX via the A-15PIN. If a USB 3.0 port is not available, connect two USB 2.0 ports to the A-15PIN using the Sound Devices MX-USB Y USB-C to two USB-A Y-Cable. The A10-RX must be running firmware v3.00 or higher, in order to connect to SD-Utility.

4. Connect a power source to the A-RXMON or A-XLR. The A-15PIN does not require additional power.

5. Power on the A10-RX.

6. From SD-Utility, select File > Update RX and then select the firmware PRG file to install.

7. Follow the on-screen prompts.




To update A10-RX firmware via A10-RACK:

1. Download new firmware PRG file from the Sound Devices website.

2. Launch the SD-Utility application.

3. Connect the A10-RACK back panel USB-B port to the computer’s USB-A port using a
standard USB-A to -B cable.

3. Ensure all A10-RX receivers are properly slotted into the A10-RACK. Power on the A10-
RACK and A10-RX-SL receivers.

4. From SD-Utility, select File > Update RX and then select the firmware PRG file to install.

5. After a momentary refresh, SD-Utility will detect all A10-RX-SL receivers in the A10 RACK. SD-Utility will display the A10 Receivers listed in order and display the Serial Number and current Firmware Version.

6. SD-Utility detects A10 Receivers running older versions of Firmware and automatically selects them to be updated. Otherwise, select the Update check box for each RX you want to update, and then click Update.

7. Click OK to confirm, if prompted. A status bar will indicate the progress of each A10
Receiver update.

	-Receivers are updated one at a time. As the receiver is updated, its screen will display
	Programming and the LEDs will turn off. This is normal operation. After the update, the
	receiver’s menu will be available again.
	An Update Complete popup appears after all receivers have been updated


8. Click OK when Firmware Update is complete.




To update firmware on an A10-RX-SL via the 688 and SL-6:

1. Download new firmware PRG file from the Sound Devices website and copy it to an SD card.

2. Power on the 688 and SL-6

3. Insert the SD card into the slot on the side of the 688.

4. METERS + HP: Press the METERS button, then push in the Headphone encoder to access Receiver Overview screen.

5. Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select a receiver. This accesses the Receiver Details
screen.

	You need only select either channel per receiver to perform the update for the entire receiver.

6. Slide RTN/FAV switch to select Menu.

7. Use Headphone encoder to select Update Firmware. The 688 will prompt you to confirm a search of inserted CF/SD cards for a programming file (PRG). Select OK to continue.

8. After it finds a file, the 688 will prompt you to confirm it has found the correct file. If it is,
select OK to continue.
	
	As the receiver is updated, its screen will display Programming and the LEDs will turn off.
	This is normal operation.

9. Repeat steps for each receiver in the SL-6.




To update A10-RX-SL firmware via the Scorpio and SL-6 or the 8-Series and SL-2:

1. Download new firmware PRG file from the Sound Devices website and copy it to an SD card.

2. Power on the 8-Series.

3. Insert the SD card into the slot on the side of the 8-Series.

4. METERS + HP: Press the METERS button, then push in the Headphone encoder to access
Receiver Overview screen. 

5. Turn and press the Select encoder to select a receiver. This accesses the Receiver Details screen.
You need only select either channel per receiver to perform the update for the entire receiver

6. Slide RTN/FAV switch to select Options.

7. Use either encoder to select Update Firmware. After it finds a file, the 8-Series prompts you to confirm it has found the correct file. If it is, select OK to continue.
	
	As the receiver is updated, its screen will display Programming and the LEDs will turn off.
	This is normal operation.

8. Repeat steps for each receiver in the SL-2 or SL-6.



