The AVR Programmer allows you to install software updates in Martin products with
the AVR-type CPU. The software update is first downloaded from a Windows
computer to the AVR Programmer. The programmer is then connected to the fixture
and software uploading begins automatically as soon as power is applied.
In addition to the AVR Programmer, you will need the following:
• A Windows 95/98 PC, preferably with Internet access.
• Update software, available from the Martin FTP site at ftp://ftp.martin.dk/Martin/AVR/.
• A standard 9-pin-female to 25-pin-male serial cable or adaptor. The connections
are shown on page 4. Cables included with the Martin MPBB1 Uploader and the
2532 D.A. Controller will not work as they lack connections for DTR and RTS
signals.
U P D AT E P R O C E D U R E
Install PC software
Windows 95/98 software is included that allows you to download fixture update files
via the Internet to your computer, and then from your computer to the AVR
Programmer. Install the software on a computer with Internet access, if available.
1 Insert the AVR Programmer CD-ROM into your computer.
2 Close all applications.
3Execute “setup.exe” from the root directory of the CD-ROM. A setup wizard
guides you through software installation.
D ow n l oad f i xt u r e up da t e so f t wa r e t o PC
1 Launch the Martin AVR Uploader application from the Windows program menu.
2 If you have Internet access, click “Get from Internet” in the program window.
Click “Update list” in the pop-up window.
This opens a connection to the Martin FTP site (
ftp://ftp.martin.dk/Martin/AVR/
) and
lists the available update files. Only new files will be displayed if “Show only new
files” is checked.
3Click a file to download it to your computer. Click “OK” when finished
downloading files.
4 If the software update file is on floppy disk, copy the file to the directory
containing the AVR program files.