Here is the procedure for re-loading the settings file:
- Download the Recovery file to your computer (attached, along with the newest settings file, which will be loaded after the recovery process).
- Download and install the new software.
- Connect the amplifier to the computer via an ethernet cable (Cat5 or Cat6 with RJ45 connectors) -OR-
- Connect the computer via WiFi to a router
- AND Connect the amplifier to that router via an ethernet cable (The amplifier and the computer must be on the same network)
- Open the software. You will see a window that says ControlBASS and the BASSBOSS logo.
- Wait for the unit to appear in the Control Center software window. Click the green arrow to the right of the displayed IP address.
- This will open the Device Window
- With the device window active, from the menu bar, select FILE then LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS
- A warning will appear stating that all the presets in the unit will be updated.
- Click OK
- Select the file included in the email from your downloads folder (recovery file).
- The full erase and replace process will take about a minute and a half, after which the DSP will reboot. Do not disconnect or power the amp down during the process.
- When the “Finished” box appears, click "OK"
- The amp should then reappear in the ControlBASS window.
Reinstalling Firmware on a Blank MK3 DSP
Loading Factory Settings and Updates with ControlBASS software
(Preliminary software release)
1. Install the software. (Mac and Windows versions are supported)
-OR-
must be on the same network)
logo.
7. Select FILE then LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS (A warning will appear stating that all the presets in the unit will be updated.
8. Click “OK”
folder) Click “OPEN”
2. Connect the computer to the amplifier via an ethernet cable (Cat5 or
Cat6 with RJ45
connectors. USB to Ethernet adapters can be used to make the
connection between a laptop and a speaker.)
3. Connect the amplifier to a wifi router via an ethernet cable and log onto
that router’s wifi. (The amplifier and the computer
4. Open the software. You will see a window that says ControlBASS and
the BASSBOSS
5. With the amp connected and powered on, wait for the speaker to appear
in the ControlBASS software window.
6. Click the green arrow to the right of the displayed IP address. This will
open the window to the specific speaker at that IP.
9. Select the file specific to the loudspeaker being updated (most likely in
your DOWNLOADS
10. The process will start by erasing the old data and then will display
numbers of “packets”
being loaded. Do not interrupt this process until the “Finished” box
appears... then...
11. IMMEDIATELY after the “Finished” box appears on the screen,
POWER OFF THE LOUDSPEAKER
12. You can then power the speaker back on and confirm the connection
and check all functions of the cabinet.
If you plan to update multiple speakers, close and reopen the software between reprogramming cabinets because the new unit will be discovered
immediately when the software is opened.
If you have any questions or difficulties, please let us know...