Toa M-8080D Series Use and care manual

FIRMWARE UPDATE MANUAL
M-8080D Digital Signal Processor Dante
Enabled System
Thank you for purchasing TOA's Digital Matrix Mixer System.
Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure proper firmware update procedure.
TOA Corporation

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Table of Contents
PREREQUISITES ........................................................................................................................................... 3
DHCP Server and Installation ............................................................................................................... 3
Shielded cabling for M-8080 Controller and Accessories........................................................... 3
FIRMWARE UPDATES................................................................................................................................. 4
M-800DT Dante Module Firmware Update........................................................................................ 4
M-8080D Main Unit and Accessory Firmware Upgrade ............................................................... 6
M-800RCT and M-800RM Paging Mic Firmware Upgrade........................................................ 6
M-800RC, M-802RC, M-800IO, and Other Accessories Firmware Upgrade....................... 9
M-8080D Main Unit................................................................................................................................ 9

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PREREQUISITES
DHCP Server and Installation
The M-8080D auto-provisions its own Network IP address via DHCP only. To configure and/or
update the device via the M-8080 software utilities, you will need a DHCP server
active on your network. Without a DHCP server, the device will not receive an IP address and
it will not be accessible to both the Controller and Update Software utilities.
Given the necessity of a DHCP server for on-site configuration, TOA advises integrators to
properly coordinate with their client’s IT department to avoid potential issues that may arise with
regards to IT security (i.e., port blocking, MAC filtering, firewalls, etc.) if they wish to utilize their
client’s network. Furthermore, TOA advises installers to pre-commission their devices prior to
installation on-site to bypass using the client location’s network or bring a basic router for
commissioning and configuration.
Shielded cabling for M-8080 Controller and Accessories
The M-8080D’s accessories connect to the device via the RD ports.
The RD ports do not carry regular IP packets. Instead, the pins of the RD ports carry DC power,
and both AES, and RS-485 signals (see M-8080D device manual for details). The AES and
RS-485 standard specifies that the wires be shielded. This means that the cables used
should be STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) with the correct shielded connectors.
Not using shielded connectors has been shown to cause issues because the controllers
will not be properly grounded to the chassis of the M-8080 if a regular unshielded
RJ-45 connector is used. The unshielded cable may work for a shorter distance, but the
use of unshielded cabling will quickly be untenable as the length increases. This will lead to
accessories showing unexpected behavior such as being unable to be detected, unstable
connections and even controller malfunction. Only use shielded cabling with properly
shielded connectors for M-8080D controllers.

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FIRMWARE UPDATES
M-800DT Dante Module Firmware Update
To utilize the M-8080D’s Dante capabilities, an M-800DT Module must be installed and
be updated from the current version 5.3 or lower to version 6.0. The procedure to
update the M- 800DT Module is as follows:
1. Power off the M-8080.
2. Unscrew the cover plate of the M-8080D’s module slot and insert the M-800DT
module.
3. Power on the device and connect the “Primary” LAN port of the Dante Module to your
network.
4. Download the M-800DT modules firmware update ZIP package. This is available on the
M-800DT product page.
5. Extract and install Audinate’s Dante Firmware Updater Manager.
6. Run the Updater Manager and select the network on which the Dante Module
is connected.

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7. Click Update Dante Firmware. Load the M-800DT Module firmware file and click next.
This is also included in the ZIP package. This will begin the update of the M-800DT
module.
8. Wait till the process finishes. Do not unplug the LAN connection of the Module while this is running.
Upon completion, you will receive a notification of upgrade completion and will be prompted to
restart the module.

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M-8080D Main Unit and Accessory Firmware Upgrade
To enable the M-8080D’s Dante capability, the firmware must be upgraded to version 6.0. Both
the main unit and the accessories must be updated. The M-8080D firmware upgrade tool is
available for download on the M-8080 product page at www.toacanada.com. The devices must
be upgraded in the following order:
1. M-800RCT Touch Panel and M-800RM Paging Mic
2. M-800RC, M-802RC, M-800IO, and other accessories
3. M-8080D Main Unit
If the main unit is upgraded first before upgrading the accessories, the upgrade software will be
unable to detect the accessories and thus will be unable to upgrade them. If this is accidentally
done, please contact TOA technical support so we can assist in reversing the upgrade.
M-800RCT and M-800RM Paging Mic Firmware Upgrade
In the new M-8080D Dante system, the M-800RCT and M-800RM will be able to utilize the
enhanced capabilities of Dante. To enable these features, the devices must be updated to the
newer firmware. The upgrade process is as follows:
1. Unplug all other accessories if there are others connected. Only a single M-800RCT or
M-800RM should be connected to the Main unit and updated at a time. Failure to do
so may result in an unstable update and might render the device unusable. For
example, if you have two or more M-800RCT, unplug all the other units, leaving only one
connected at a time. These should not go through an M-800EX. Connect directly to
the M-8080 RD port.

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3. On the update tool menu, click scan. The software will scan the network for M-8080D
devices. Select the device you wish to update and click apply.
2. Launch the M-8080 Firmware Upgrade Tool. On the dropdown menu, select the
PC network adaptor which is connected to the same network where the M-8080 system
is connected.

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This will load the Firmware Update window for that device.
5. Click “Update Firmware” to begin the update. You will be asked if you wish to revert to
factory settings or keep the current one. Select yes or no accordingly. Make sure not to
unplug the device while the upgrade is ongoing since this will render the device
unusable. Upon successful upgrade, you will be notified.
6. Repeat the process for other M-800RCT or M-800RM devices.
4. Click connect. This will load all the available devices connected to this M-8080D. Since
all other devices should be unplugged, only one device, the M-800RCT (or M-800RM),
should be visible. Select the M-800RCT and click “Firmware Update”.

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M-800RC, M-802RC, M-800IO, and Other Accessories Firmware Upgrade
The update process for the rest of the accessories is very similar to the M-800RCT. However,
now you can connect multiple accessories and upgrade them individually.
M-8080D Main Unit
Finally, after upgrading all the other accessories you can now update the M-8080D main unit
to the new firmware following the same procedure.
Upon completion, the M-8080D main unit will power cycle and will indicate the new firmware
version (6.0) on the front panel. Congratulations! You are now ready to use the M-8080D Dante
System. Make sure to use Version 2 of the M-8080D System Controller Software. Version 1 is
no longer compatible with this Dante upgraded firmware.
TOA Corporation
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