# System Update Instructions for the SP5

updated 2/19/13

## FILES INCLUDED IN THIS DOWNLOAD:

Filename | Purpose
--- | ---
SP5-OS Install Procedure.html | This document, detailing installation steps
SP5-v2.20-Release Notes.html | A history of all OS enhancements and fixes
SP58V220.KUF | System Update containing new O/S, Object and Boot Loader

## REQUIREMENTS:

Computer (Mac or PC) with USB port + USB cable.

## UPDATE PROCEDURE:

### !! Before updating, be sure to back up any custom programming!!

If you are unfamiliar with the data backup procedure, please see the SP5 Musician's Guide, Chapter 9 "Global Mode" (The "SaveAll?" Dialogue) for details.

The software updating procedure is detailed in Chapter 10 of the SP5 Musician's Guide but is repeated below for your convenience:

1. Obtain the latest system updates.

   - Go to SP5-8 Downloads on our site.
   - Under "O/S Updates" download the current update package.

   (Be sure to carefully read through the included Release Notes.)

2. Power the SP5 OFF.
3. Connect the SP5 to your computer with a USB cable.
4. Enter System Mode:

   Press/Hold the SHIFT button while you turn the SP5 ON.
   Release the SHIFT button once you see the following screen:

   `SP5_8 System Mode Version vX.XX`

   At the same time, the SP5 will mount as a temporary, removable USB drive/device on your computer, named "SP5_8".

5. Press Chan / Param UP once. The SP5 will display:

   `SYSTEM MODE 2/5 Update Software`

6. Press Next/+ once. The SP5 will display:

   `Update Software 1/2 Update`

7. Press Next/+ again. The SP5 will display:

   ("Copy file To drive and press OK to continue", scrolling)

   `Update Copy file To drive and press OK to continue`

8. Copy the .KUF update file.

   Following the above prompt, on your computer, copy (drag/drop) the SP58V220.KUF file to the SP5_8 removable drive/device.

   Once the file is finished copying, "Safely Remove", "Unmount" or "Eject" the removable SP5_8 drive/device from your computer.

9. Press Next/+ on your SP5. The SP5 will display:

   `Update Installing...`

   This step will take a minute or two to complete. When finished the SP5 will display:

   `Update Done`

10. Power the unit off and back on normally.

    The unit will reboot to normal operating mode and is ready for use.

11. Confirm the update was successful:

    Once powered back up, go to GLOBAL mode, press the Chan/Param Down once. Confirm you see the following :

    (OS:2.20.807 Obj:1.00.2, scrolling)

    `Global 30/30 OS:2.20.807 Obj:1.00.2`

    If for some reason the install did not complete properly, simply repeat from the beginning.