Astral Series Firmware Update Quick Start Guide

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Download Astral Series Firmware Update Quick Start Guide

 

Register your Astral Series Wireless Devices to stay informed of firmware updates. 

Download the latest firmware .PRG.

Note: If running the Web App, it is recommended to clear the browser cache after a firmware update.

Updating Astral ARX32 Firmware

Firmware is installed via a USB flash drive inserted into the Astral ARX32 USB-A or USB-C ports.  

Note: If attached to an Astral Opto, ensure that your Astral ARX32 is running v1.10 or higher before updating firmware on an Astral ARX32.

To update Astral ARX32 Firmware

  1. Download the latest Astral ARX32 firmware PRG file from the Sound Devices website.
  2. Copy the PRG file to the root of a USB thumb drive that has been formatted by the Astral ARX32. See System menu.
  3. Insert the USB thumb drive into the rear panel USB-A port or front panel USB-C port.
  4. Access the System menu and tap Firmware Update.
  5. The Astral ARX32 will automatically display the PRG file. Tap OK to start the update process.
  6. Once programming has finished, the Astral ARX32 will automatically restart and display “Unit has been updated.” Click OK to proceed.

To update Astral ARX16 firmware

  1. Download the latest Astral ARX16 firmware PRG file from the Sound Devices website.
  2. Copy the PRG file to the root of a USB thumb drive that has been formatted by the Astral ARX16. See System 
    menu.
  3. Insert the USB thumb drive into the rear panel USB-A port.
  4. Access the System menu and tap Firmware Update.
  5. The Astral ARX16 will automatically display the PRG file. Tap OK to start the update process.
  6. Once programming has finished, the Astral ARX16 will automatically restart and display “Unit has been updated.” Click OK to proceed.

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To update Astral ARX8 Firmware

  1. Download the latest Astral ARX8 firmware PRG file from the Sound Devices website.
  2. Copy the PRG file to the root of a USB thumb drive that has been formatted by the Astral ARX16. See System 
    menu.
  3. Insert the USB thumb drive into the rear panel USB-A port.
  4. Access the System menu and tap Firmware Update.
  5. The Astral ARX8 will automatically display the PRG file. Tap OK to start the update process.
  6. Once programming has finished, the Astral ARX8 will automatically restart and display “Unit has been updated.” Click OK to proceed.
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To update your Astral HH firmware:

  1. Insert a Micro SD card in the Astral HH. Micro SD card is not included. 
  2. Format the Micro SD card. See Settings > System > Format. 
  3. Connect the Astral HH to the computer using a USB-C cable. 
  4. Download the Astral HH firmware update PRG file.
  5. Copy the PRG file to the root of the Astral HH Micro SD card.
  6. Eject the Astral HH from the computer. 

At this point, ‘Updating firmware. Please wait …’ is displayed and all the LEDs “dance” to indicate the firmware update is in progress. Once the update is completed, “Update successful. Rebooting …’ is displayed and the Astral HH reboots. The firmware update can take a few minutes to complete. 
When the firmware update completes, the Astral HH automatically deletes the PRG file from the Micro SD card. The firmware version is displayed for a few seconds on the Home Screen after powering up. It is also displayed in the Astral Remote App’s Manage Devices view, the Astral HH’s Settings>System>Info menu, and in the Astral Receiver’s TX List >TX View.

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To update your Astral TX firmware:

  1. Insert a micro-SD card in the Astral TX. Micro SD card is not included.
  2. Format the micro-SD card. See Settings > System > Format.
  3. Connect the Astral TX to the computer using a USB-C cable.
  4. Download the Astral TX firmware PRG file from the Sound Devices Website.
  5. Copy the PRG file to the root of the Astral TX micro-SD card
  6. Eject the Astral TX from the computer.

At this point, ‘Updating firmware. Please wait …’ is displayed and all the LEDs “dance” to indicate the firmware update is in progress. Once the update is completed, “Update successful. Rebooting …’ is displayed and the Astral TX reboots. The firmware update can take a few minutes to complete.
When the firmware update is completed, the Astral TX automatically deletes the PRG file from the media. 

To update your Astral Mini firmware:

  1. Connect the Astral Mini to the computer for file transfer using a USB-C cable or the PowerStation-8M. See File Transfer and PowerStation-8M for more information.
  2. Download the Astral Mini firmware PRG file from the Sound Devices website.
  3. Copy the PRG file to the root of the Astral Mini media.
  4. Eject the Astral Mini from the computer.

At this point, the LEDs “dance” to indicate the firmware update is in progress. The firmware update can take a few minutes to complete. Wait for all LED activity to stop before using or powering off the Astral Mini. When the firmware update is completed, the Astral Mini automatically deletes the PRG file from the media. Firmware version information is displayed in Astral Remote Manage Transmitter view and in the Transmitter View Information menu.

Tx Firmware version information is displayed in the following locations:

  1. Astral Remote in the “Manage Transmitter” view,
  2. Astral TX Boot Up Information or Astral TX Menu>Settings>System>Info
  3. Astral ARX16/Astral ARX16 Go and Astral ARX32 TX List >TX Info view.

To Update your Astral Outpost Firmware via Ethernet from Astral ARX16 or Astral ARX32:

  1. Download the latest .prg update file from the Sound Devices website.
  2. Copy the .prg file to the root of a Astral ARX32 formatted USB thumb drive.
  3. Insert the thumb drive into the Astral ARX16 USB-A or Astral ARX32 USB-C or USB-A port.
  4. Ensure Astral Outpost is connected via Ethernet to the Astral ARX32 and powered on.
  5. Go to the Astral ARX16 / Astral ARX32’s front panel NexLink menu, select the Astral Outpost from the Astral 
    Outpost list, then select Firmware Update. (For Astral ARX16, once Astral Outpost is selected, select More >> 
    Firmware Update.)
  6. The Astral ARX32 sends the firmware to the Astral Outpost over Ethernet. During the update process, the 
    Status column displays the firmware update progress and the Astral Outpost’s rear panel power LED alternately flashes red, green and blue. Once the update has been completed successfully, the rear panel power LED changes to solid green and the .prg file is automatically erased from the thumb drive. If the update fails, the power LED flashes red.

To Update your Astral Outpost Firmware via USB Thumb Drive:

  1. Download the latest .prg update file from the Sound Devices website.
  2. Copy the .prg file to the root of a Astral ARX32 formatted USB thumb drive. 
  3. Power the Astral Outpost via >15 W PoE or USB-C source.
  4. Insert the thumb drive into the Astral Outpost’s USB-A port. The Astral Outpost automatically detects the .prg file and starts updating. During the update process, the Astral Outpost’s rear panel power LED flashes 
    alternating red, green, and blue. Once the update has been completed successfully, the rear panel power LED changes to solid blue and the .prg file is automatically erased from the thumb drive. If the update fails, the 
    power LED flashes red.