D-Show Console Software Version 2.0.1 Update

For D-Show systems running console software version 2.0.0

June, 2006

From the D-Show 2.0.1 Read Me, included with the downloads:

D-Show 2.0.1 addresses several issues discovered since the release of D-Show version 2.0. In addition, the D-Show 2.0.1 System Restore CD adds software driver support for a new internal MIDI interface which begins shipping with all revision K FOH Racks in June 2006. The revision number is located on a sticker on the side of the FOH Rack.

Any VENUE system, regardless of its FOH Rack revision, can be updated using the D-Show 2.0.1 (or higher) System Restore CD. Customers with revision K or higher FOH Racks must always follow the instructions printed on the D-Show 2.0.1 System Restore CD to perform either an update or full restore, in order to install the new MIDI driver support. Customers with revision J or lower FOH Racks do not need the MIDI driver support and can update their system using a simple Update patch, which is available for download from www.digidesign.com and is also included on the D-Show 2.0.1 System Restore CD.

What's Fixed in D-Show 2.0.1?

Fixed: Settings for Stereo-Linked Matrix or PQ Input Sources Are Not Recalled Correctly after Loading a Show File (Item #75895)

• After loading a show file, settings for stereo-linked input sources assigned to a Matrix or PQ output were being reset, or the right channel settings were inadvertently being applied to the left channel.

Fixed: Settings for Stereo-Linked Matrix or PQ Input Sources Are Not Recalled Correctly with Snapshots (Item #76463)

• When a snapshot was recalled, the settings for the right channel of a stereo-linked pair of input sources were inadvertently being applied to the left channel as well.

Fixed: Snapshot Scope Does Not Update Correctly when Channels Are Moved Using a Make Stereo or Move Selected Strip Operation (Item #77673)

• Channel scope in stored snapshots was not being updated when channels were re-ordered using a Make Stereo or Move Selected Strip operation. As a result, channels might inadvertently be added to, or removed from, the snapshot scope.

Fixed: Stage Rack PSU Voltage-Sensing Threshold Was Set Too Low (Item #77286)

• The Stage Rack PSU voltage-sensing threshold was set too low, causing false error messages to occur on some systems, including the following: "The Stage Rack has reported a failure, but is now working normally."

Fixed: Stage Rack Fails to Initialize on Power Up (Item #75084)

• Connected Stage Racks would occasionally fail to initialize properly on system startup and appear as empty racks on the Options > Devices page.

Fixed: Plug-in Processing Delay Was Not Being Reported Correctly (Item #75969)

• Errors with plug-in processing delay (latency) reporting have now been fixed. The reported values are correctly taken into account when applying delay compensation.

Fixed: Monitor Speakers and Headphones Levels Are Not Always Set Correctly after Loading a Show File or Powering On the System (Item #76689)

• Levels for the Monitor Speakers and Headphones outputs would occasionally be set incorrectly after loading a show file or at power up, requiring the user to adjust the controls in order to refresh their settings.

Fixed: Plug-ins Are Not Always Removed from Snapshots via the Snapshots Menu on the Plug-ins Page (Item #76975)

• Plug-ins could sometimes not be removed from a snapshot using the Snapshots pulldown menu (located in the lower righthand corner of each plug-in rack slot).

Fixed: On Startup, a Channel’s Fader Level May Not Reflect the Actual Fader Position (Item #76460)

• On startup, when a fader was set to –Infinity (minus infinity), the fader gain level could be set incorrectly, causing audio to pass even though the fader is down.

Who should use D-Show 2.0.1?

This update is recommended for all D-Show console users and contains fixes in the following areas:

• Matrix/PQ
• Snapshots
• Plug-ins
• System initialization

D-Show 2.0.1 Console Update Q & A

Q: How do I install this update on my D-Show console?
A: You simply download the update file and then follow the included instructions to install the update via USB key disk or a CD burned from the downloaded files.

Q: How long does it take to install this update on a D-Show console?
A: Once the update file is downloaded, the installation process should take less than 15 minutes.

Q: Does applying the update delete any plug-ins or affect any of my saved data (show files, presets, etc.)?
A: No, all plug-ins and user data are preserved during the update.

Q: Are my existing show files compatible with this update?
A: Yes, all show files created using previous versions of D-Show software are compatible with this update.

Q: Are show files created with D-Show 2.0.1 compatible with previous versions of D-Show?
A: Show files created using D-Show version 2.0.1 are compatible with any version of D-Show 2.0 software. They are not compatible with D-Show version 1.x.

Q: How can I tell what version of D-Show software I'm using?
A: The software version is shown in the lower right hand corner of the Options > System Config page. The first three digits are the version number; the last field is the build number. For example, "1.1.0.140" is version 1.1.0, build 140.

Q: If my console is still using D-Show version 1.x, do I need to upgrade to version 2.0 first before applying this update?
A: Yes. This update can only be applied to a console already running D-Show version 2.0. Any console running D-Show version 1.x must first be upgraded using the version 2.0 upgrade kit, which is available from Digidesign Customer Service.

Q: Do I need to download a new version of the standalone D-Show software (for offline editing)?
A: Yes, you should also download and install an updated version of the standalone D-Show software, which is available from the D-Show Standalone Software Downloads page.

Updating D-Show

The D-Show console can be updated using either of the following methods:

Method 1: Using a USB key disk

1. Ensure 80MB of free space is available on the USB key disk.
2. Download the dshow201usbupdate.zip file.
3. Unzip the file. Locate the folder named D-Show Update.
4. Copy the D-Show Update folder and all of its contents to the top (root) level of the USB key disk.
5. Insert the USB key disk into an available USB port on the D-Show FOH Rack.
6. Place the D-Show console into Config Mode.
7. Choose Update from the System Config tab of the Options page and follow the on-screen instructions.

Method 2: Using a CD Image File

1. Download the dshow201cdupdate.zip file.
2. Unzip the file. Locate the file named D-Show_Update_2.0.1_CD.iso
3. Use a CD burning application such as Nero or Easy CD Creator to create a CD from this iso image file.**
4. Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive of the D-Show FOH Rack.
5. Place the D-Show console into Config Mode.
6. Choose Update from the System Config tab of the Options page and follow the on-screen instructions.

**Do not simply burn a copy of the iso file to the CD, as this does not create the proper contents. Freeware is available for Windows XP from the following link if your CD burning software does not support iso files:

• How can I write ISO files to CD?

Method 3: Using a System Restore CD

1. Insert the D-Show 2.0.1 System Restore CD into the CD ROM drive of the D-Show FOH Rack.
2. Place the D-Show console into Config Mode.
3. Choose Update from the System Config tab of the Options page and follow the on-screen instructions.

Download D-Show 2.0.1 Console Software

Method 1: Using a USB key disk:

Download D-Show Console Software Version 2.0.1 USB Update

• For USB Data Device Transfer
• For Digidesign VENUE D-Show v2.0 Systems Only
• 22.2 MB Windows ZIP (.zip) file

Method 2: Using a CD Image File:

Download D-Show Console Software Version 2.0.1 CD Update

• CD Image File for Burning CD
• For Digidesign VENUE D-Show v2.0 Systems Only
• 22.2 MB Windows ZIP (.zip) file

Download Help

Windows ZIP (.zip) format downloads should be downloaded to your local hard drive by choosing "Save to Disk", then expanded. Windows XP has the un-zip capability built into the XP operating system. After saving to your Desktop in Windows XP, right-click on the file and choose "Open".

Compatibility Information

For additional system requirements, please see the following section of the Digidesign Compatibility Documents:

• VENUE Live Sound — D-Show Compatibility Documents

Digidesign VENUE Product Information

• VENUE Product Section

D-Show Software Release History & Availability

More Information:

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