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TASCAM MMR-8/MMP-16 Version 4.2 Owner’s Manual Update
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MMR-8 / MMP-16 Version 4.2 Update
This document details changes and new features in software Version 4.2 for the TASCAM
MMR-8 and MMP-16 Modular Multitrack units and the MM-RC remote. This document only
explains features and enhancements that have been made to the MMR/MMP since release
Version 4.15, the last official release software version prior to Version 4.2. This documentation
presumes familiarity with basic operation of the MMR-8 and MMP-16.
Installing the MMR/MMP Software Update
To install software in an MMR-8 or MMP-16, first make sure the unit to be updated already has
Version 3.0 or higher software installed (software installed from the two Rescue Disks is also
acceptable). The most recent software update may always be downloaded from the TASCAM
web site at http://www.tascam.com. The Version 4.2 software fits on a single floppy disk. To
install the software update, insert the floppy disk into the front panel floppy drive after the unit
has powered up. Access Menu 995 (Load Software) and press STO. The system will ask “Are
you sure?” Make sure the floppy is properly inserted and press STO again to confirm. The
system will access the floppy drive for a few moments to copy the files to the internal drive.
During this time, the green LED on the floppy disk drive is the only indication provided by the
system that software is being copied from the floppy disk to the system’s internal disk drive.
After the software update has been copied from the floppy, the system will display a message
that says “Reboot required for new software”. This verifies that the software has been
successfully copied to the system drive.
To reboot the system after the software update, remove the floppy disk and recycle the power on
the unit. The first time the system boots after the update, it will go through a longer boot
procedure and will update various internal processors. The LCD will indicate the update
procedure status as these processors are re-programmed. After all these internal updates are
finished, the LCD will briefly show the message “New Software Loaded”, then mount all
available SCSI volumes and show the normal display. The unit is now ready for operation.
If an MM-RC remote unit is attached to the MMR/MMP when the software update is performed,
the system will update the MM-RC after the reboot. A progress display will be shown on the
MM-RC LCD during the update. The MMR/MMP will show the message “Programming
Remote” while the MM-RC software is updated.
Warning
:
If the unit being upgraded is connected to another MMR/MMP unit with an MMR
Bus sync cable, or to an MM-RC, an error message that reads “MMR RCV Overrun Error” may
occur. This is normal – just ignore the error message (note that pressing CLR will cancel the
error message) and proceed with the system reboot.
Downgrade Disk Reminder
Due to changes made to the MM software in Version 4.1 and above, it is not possible to simply
load a previous Version of the software (e.g. 4.0 or before) once 4.1 or above have been installed.