![]() They typically plug into your computer’s USB connection and self-install. SD card readers and low cost and easy to acquire. Place the SD card in an SD card reader, or the USB stick in a USB port connected to either your MAC or Windows computer. ![]() If a USB memory stick, 1Gb is fine, but larger ones are acceptable as well. Ultra, Ultra II SDHC SD cards work as well in DirectStream. You can use a standard SD card up to 32gB in size. You will need a standard SD memory card to load the files onto. Do NOT try and add the zip file itself to the SD card. If you received the files in a zip folder you must first unzip the files. It’s easiest in many cases to place them on the desktop of either your MAC or Windows computer. Older versions are located in the Archive section of the same page.ĭownload the files onto your computer. Go to Downloads and find the version you wish to use. ![]() You can download any update firmware from our download site. If you are installing the Huron operating system, you will see the word HURON written on the tool screen or version screen. The version number and name of the operating system will appear. To check what firmware is currently on DirectStream touch the small tool icon in the upper left corner of the touch screen, or hold the menu button down on DirectStream Junior. The contents of your SD card or USB stick should have a group of files that look similar to these:Ĭheck to see what version you have installed The front panel logo light will blink indicating the upgrade is taking place and when the unit is ready to play again, simply remove the SD card or USB memory stick and you’re done. Ensuring that the power is off, insert the SD card or USB stick into DirectStream or DirectStream Junior and turn the power back on. As well make sure that they are no larger than 32 Gb. Ensure that the SD card or USB stick are formatted to FAT 16 or FAT 32. ![]() Unzip the files and copy the contents of the folder to a blank SD memory card or USB memory stick (depending on which model DAC you have) using your computer to do so. It’s really that easy.ĭownload the files. The necessary files are loaded onto the SD card or USB stick, placed in the rear of DirectStream when the AC power is off, then the files are automatically loaded as soon as the AC power is connected. The entire update is stored on an SD memory card (similar to what you might find in a digital camera for memory) in the case of DirectStream, or a USB memory stick for DirectStream Junior. Installing new firmware on DirectStream or DirectStream Junior is a simple procedure. Operating system upgrades are typically free. One of the beauties of DirectStream and DirectStream Junior DACs are their ability to have their operating systems upgraded. Operating system upgrades bring new levels of performance to your DirectStream, similar to a physical hardware update. ![]()
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