744T Firmware Download and Known Issues - Revision 2.67

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last update November 9, 2011

Sound Devices 744T firmware revision 2.67 provides the following fixes and features:

• fix - Low level File system improvements.
• fix - DC offset removed when HPF is enabled for high sample rate recordings.
• see known issues below
• view the documentation here

Firmware Installation Instructions

Prepare to Update

• Sound Devices recommends backing up any existing audio data that may reside on the recorder. While no data on the hard drive is changed during the update process, it is best practice to backup the unit.
• Have on hand a fully charged battery pack to the recorder, or charge the removable battery fully.
• Connect the AC power adapter and run the unit from external power.
• To upgrade via Compact Flash card, have on hand a FAT32 formatted Compact Flash card and a card reader to transfer the firmware file from computer to a Compact Flash card. Format the card in the 744T to ensure it is formatted as a FAT32 volume.
• To upgrade via computer transfer have on hand a FireWire cable for interconnection between computer and 744T.
• Check the present firmware version of the recorder using the Info:Version selection in the menu. If the version number is below 2.67, apply the file below. If it is at 2.67 or above, no further updating is required.

Download and Extract

• For Windows and Mac OS computers, click the ZIP archive file below and download it to your computer.
• In Windows XP, navigate to the downloaded ZIP archive, right-click it and select "Extract All". A new folder named 744t_2.54 is created. It contains the firmware file 744t_2.67.prg.
• In Mac OS X, double-click (if necessary) to extract the firmware file using Stuffit Expander. The file is named 744t_2.67.prg.

Copy Firmware File to CF Card (CF upgrade method)

• Insert the Compact Flash card into the computer's card reader.
• Copy the 744t_2.67.prg file to the Compact Flash volume.
• Make certain that only one copy of the firmware file is present.

Copy Firmware File to 744T Hard Drive (HD upgrade method)

• This transfer method is not supported for firmware versions before v1.15.
• Connect the 744T to the computer via FireWire. This is the same connection as for a file transfer.
• Copy the downloaded and extracted firmware file to the 744T's internal hard drive. Place the file in either the root folder or SOUNDDEV folder of the 744T.

Update Firmware

• Insert the Compact Flash card into the 744T (if using CF upgrade method).
• Disconnect all audio and data connections, including FireWire.
• With the unit powered up, navigate to Update Software in the setup menu. It is the last menu selection.
• Following the on-screen instructions, the unit will locate the firmware file. Select update.
• Read the on-screen instructions for updating firmware.
• The upgrade process may take up to five minutes.
• If the firmware is being updated from revision 1.74 or earlier, the update process must be completed twice. The first time through updates the "boot block" to a later version. The second time applies the firmware. For updates from versions later than 2.03, this two-step process is not necessary.
• NOTE: the screen will remain blank for up to 30 seconds while firmware is being written to the EEPROM. This is normal.

Verify Update

• Check to verify the firmware version of the recorder in user menu Info:Version. It should now read version 2.67.

Verify User Setups and Reset Time/Date

• Reset the time and date.
• Verify the settings of user-selected parameters. The original values may have changed during the update process.

Download User Guide

• The available user guide references the new features and functionality in the release version of firmware.

If you agree with the above license, click the file to download.

Firmware File

Known Issues

• If a single storage medium (i.e. CompactFlash card) is selected/available for recording and it is unintentionally removed the unit will briefly show that the volume has been taken off-line, but the display will still indicate recording and the record LED will remain illuminated for up to 30 seconds or until STOP is pressed.
• When initiating a repair on an unformatted volume (not likely...but), the unit will begin the process and lock up, requiring a hard shut down.
• FireWire storage volumes with a PL3507 FireWire chipset and hard drive fail the speed test. Threre is a problem reading from these external drives. There are no problems writing to drives of this type.
• These known issues will be addressed in future revisions of firmware.

Firmware History

2.67 - Present Release

• fix - Low level File system improvements.
• fix - DC offset removed when HPF is enabled for high sample rate recordings.
• posted November 9, 2011

2.66

• fixed - bug in which the recorder's drive(s) would would not properly mount when connected via FireWire to Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
• posted July 28, 2010

2.65

• new - firmware revision number shows in boot up splash screen.
• new - ability to mark a take as 'NG' (No Good). Typically used to identify a take as not the one to be used in post, although there may be sections of it which may be useful. Data stored in the iXML chunk.
• new - STOP+LAMP shortcut for quick access to Circling or NG'ing the last recorded take.
• new - add ability to change take status of any take from the take list.
• new - addition of iXML (v1.52) parameters including <FALSE_START>, <NO_GOOD>
• fixed - RF hash/noise no longer causes the recorder to incorrectly stop recording in ExtTC/cont - Auto Record mode.
  It will only stop when stationary TC code is detected.
• change - When daily folders are selected, the daily folder is only created when record is first pressed. This prevents empty daily folders being generated if the 7-series is powered up every day but without recording anything. This also applies to the generation of top level and bottom level folders.
• change - Drive "Erase" menus renamed to "Erase / Format".
• posted November 16, 2009

2.63

• change: enhanced write algorithm to significantly improve real-time multi-track recording to DVD-RAM even while simultaneously recording to 3 media
• new: LCD scrolling direction menu enables user to select which direction the rotary encoder scrolls through the menu
• fixed: bug which could cause time code drift
• fixed: drive warning corrupt file bug
• released April 16, 2009

2.61 - present release

• fix - condition where keyboard combinations pressed with a connected keyboard (via the CL-1) could freeze the recorder.
• fix - condition where Windows Media Players-generated WAV files would not be recognized or playable on the recorder.
• added - periodic, automatic file header saving during recording to preserve WAV file integrity in the event power is lost during recording. Does not apply to FLAC or MP3 recording.
• added - menu option to allow display of gain settings instead of sample rate/gain in the LCD.
• added - latching tone - press and hold tone button >2 secs to latch on.
• added - option to enable tone activation during record. Set in the Tone: Record Lock menu.
• added - menu to prevent start up messages appearing at power up.
• added - default 'tape' metadata if mid-level (daily) folder is set to none (important for EDL based workflows).
• change - 10 Hz steps in the tone generator frequency.
• change - scrolling through menu made more intuitive.
• change - remove drive repair function and associated menus.
• posted March 16, 2009.

2.54

• fixed - SPEED and TAKE tags were sometimes not written the BEXT chunk when the recorder was in EXT_TC AUTO or EXT_TC/CONT AUTO. This bug did not affect the iXML tags - they are always correct. This bug was introduced in v 2.48.
• fixed - The REC: Timer Start/Stop function did not function if the recorder was set to record to daily folders and the record start time was after midnight.
• new - added beeps to Rec-Pause Mode, so beeps occur when recording is paused and un-paused.
• new - (744T and 702T only) Timecode: Hold Off is a new menu item right below "Timecode: Mode". When in TimeCode modes 'ExtTC - Auto Record' and 'ExtTC/Cont - Auto Record' the set Hold Off value causes recording to start at a user-defineable 0 to 8 seconds after the incoming time code begins running - this helps to ensure the recorder is receiving valid time code before it starts recording. Here's the typical sequence:
• a master 744T or camera in Rec Run mode begins recording,
• the slave notices that time code is running and sets a timer to start recording after the Hold Off time has expired,
• Rec Pending mode is entered, notifying the user that the unit is planning to record at sometime in the future,
• the timer expires and recording begins.
• Note: If pre-roll is set, it will be applied; however, pre-roll can only capture audio from the point of where the timecode began running. Typically a user should set their preroll to a value greater than the hold off time. If no preroll is set recording will start after the hold off time expires. The timecode start time will be x seconds after the start of the timecode value on the take.

2.48

• fix - MP3 time code stamp bug - time code was not getting stamped correctly in the ID3 tag
• added - record-pause, allows for recording to stop, then commence without generating a new file. Time code must be turned off (702T, 744T) for record-pause to be available.
• added - Family UID added to iXML metadata
• change/fix - "record pending” notification when a record command has been given and the DSP is not available to begin recording. The recorder now enters stand-by mode and will begin recording immediately once the DSP is available to record. This improves the overall performance and reliability of the CL-1 in particular. “Record Pending” also replaces the “Busy” notification.
• change - CompactFlash formatting now adds a partition so that CF cards can be exchanged between all 7-Series Recorders including the 788T.
• change - poly files no longer contain unused tracks. The 7-Series will no longer record zeros to unused tracks.
• change - circled takes are now tagged <CIRCLE>= TRUE in the iXML chunk and @ is added to the BEXT filename.
• posted June 04, 2008

2.40

• fix - time code calculation with 47952F rate, time stamp was off by 0.1%.
• fix - MP2 and MP3 file length calculation
• fix - possibility of missed take introduced in 2.34 with CF after rapidly entering record after pressing stop. Unit now says "Please Wait"
• fix - project folder not setting and clearing copy flags in sub-folders. Bug introduced in 2.34.
• fix - metadata note data saving. When notes were added and then edited, the edits occasionally did not take affect. Bug introduced in 2.34.
• fix - when recording FLAC to CF, the recorder had the possibility of producing a file of length 0 seconds.
• fix - when changing from FLAC format to MP2, the unit had the possibility of locking up.
• fix - lockout of transport controls now operating properly.
• fix - gain display only shows when gain knobs are turned.
• change - estimate of available drive space when recording FLAC format. Original estimates too optimistic.
• change - removed the 130 GB addressable space limitation. Drives up to 2 TB addressable.
• posted December 07, 2007

 

2.34

• added - headphone playback routing options, MS decode AB, C mono - MS decode AB, DC mono - MS decode AB, D mono - A mono, CD stereo - B mono, CD stereo - AB mono, CD stereo
• added - 47952 and 47952F sampling rates. 47952F mode records at 47952 with 29.97 TC and stamps files at 48 kHz with 30ND TC.
• added - MP3-file format recording at numerous data rates, time code included in file metadata
• added - MP2 file format recording at numerous data rates, time code included in file metadata
• added - FLAC file format recording and playback, time code included in file metadata
• added - input gain to infinite attenuation option (Setup Menu selected)
• change - media speed test improved. Speed testing for all available drives combined into one menu option. All active drives are tested at different sampling rates and routings.
• change - multiple linked units now record with sample-accurate start and stop times, making file management easier in post production
• change - time code is visible for files from other devices
• fixed - long CF shutdown time
• fixed - AES3-id digital output one sample offset between left to right.
• fixed - AES3-id bit stream is incorrectly formatted in consumer mode
• fixed - high-pass filter clipping
• fixed - gain accuracy improved, better match between actual gain and displayed gain
• fixed - files can played back when selected from the Setup Menu (bug introduced in 2.15)
• fixed - increased accuracy of drop frame calculation (previously was losing 0.1 frame/hour)
• posted September 25, 2007

2.15

• fixed - WAV file headers now end in even byte words for proper importation into ProTools and Avid
• fixed - reformatting drive does not delete dynamic lists (scene names, folder)
• changed - error codes more descriptive
• changed - dash and underscore take separators back in
• added - ability to delete unrecognized file type
• posted May 30, 2007

2.10

• fixed - intermittent lockup when daily folders are set and new day is generated on power-up
• fixed - lockup with external DVD-RAM drives in vertical position going off-line; recorder now drops a failed external drive if media goes off line
• fixed - lockup using the CL-1 when Ctrl-H and Ctrl-C are pressed in a specific setup
• fixed - lockup when v2.09 changes between FireWire drive and FireWire host mode
• fixed - take numbers now increment correctly when false takes are generated
• fixed - an invalid path error during file copying
• removed - full screen error warnings during recording. Note: media will flash in drive info location if off-line
• changed - remove system indications and stack warning indication
• posted March 05, 2007

2.09

• fixed - scene name menu bug fix which also relates to Panasonic's Varicam non-standard u-bit behavior
• fixed - sample rate stamping; the SR was stamped incorrectly if <REC> was pressed after playing back a file recorded at a different sample rate. This bug existed for all previous versions of firmware.
• fixed - frame rate update on main screen after playing 48048F file.
• change - the SOUNDDEV folder is now hidden from the File Viewer. It still appears when connected to a computer.
• change - the ".BWF" file extension option has been removed. The unit will still recognize files with the ".BWF" extension.
• change - “Firewire Connection” menu option has been moved up the list. It is now menu item #2.
• change - DVD-RAM speed improvements. Now works reliably at 24/48048, 4-track, mono, to the XL-DVD-RAM with 3X media. This is an improvement over the 5X restriction in previous revisions.
• new - added 2 additional custom routings (for a total of 3 available custom routings)
• addition - low-cut and phantom control can now be linked. When you choose link mode, Ch2 is forced to Ch1 making them linked. Front panel Ch1 shortcut toggles Ch1 and forces Ch2 to Ch1. All other operations work the same. Note that low-cut and phantom are not permanently linked. i.e. once channels are linked, low-cut and phantom can be individually set for each channel.
• addition - iXML metadata for timecode and sample rate per iXML1.5 spec.
• addition - BEXT metadata for the recorded sample rate and the stamped sample rate. i.e. recordings with 48048F show file recorded at 48048 and 48000.
• addition - BEXT metadata added track name, notes, and take# fields
• addition - folder options menu with folders/subfolders for project, daily, scene, and name-your-own folder
• addition - now prompted to generate new daily folder (for users who are on a set over midnight). Before creating a new daily folder, the unit checks to see if one exists for the previous day. If so, it prompts the user to see if they want to create a new one.
• posted January 12, 2007

2.03

• fixed - take reset upon power-off bug
• fixed - CL-1 keyboard lockup problem when another shortcut was pressed while still in an open menu
• fixed - cursor moved to the end of string editing for scene name, notes, track name
• fixed - "renaming folder" bug where "please wait..." would stay on screen too long
• fixed - problem with Notes not always appearing on EXHDD
• fixed - problem introduced in v2.00 where files in root directory wouldn't play if daily or scene folder was enabled
• fixed - problem introduced in v2.00 where last file recorded wouldn't always play automatically when play was pressed.
• change - 7-Series can now see another 722 or 744T HDD via -1394 and use it as an EXHDD
• change - f rame Rate for EXT timecode is now taken from the 744T Frame Rate setting, not from the received TC stream.
  This fixes issues with the Panasonic Varicam or other cameras which have jittery timecode outputs.
• change - Daily Folder syntax now 06Y10M06 instead of Y06M10D06 to eliminate truncation on DV40, DV824
• change - characters for editing notes, scene names, etc now wraparound back to the beginning instead of stopping at "Z" when rotary switch is turned or the up/down arrows are used
• added -support for PL3507, GL711, FW912 FireWire chipsets (including MaPower enclosures and the Sandisk Extreme 1394 CF adapter)
• added - in file viewer, added Frame Rate information upon pressing the rotary switch
• added - in take list screen, pressing rotary switch shows heading names
• posted October 9, 2006

2.00

• fix - occasional “phasey" headphone monitoring signal
• added - real-time recording to external hard drive or DVD-RAM drives over FireWire
• added - post-record copying to external hard drive or DVD-RAM drives over FireWire
• added - keyboard support (using the CL-1)
• added - switch closures control transport controls (using the CL-1)
• added - file metadata in iXML (1.4) format
• added - post-record renaming of file names
• added - post-record renaming of folder names
• added - saving/recall of track names
• added - saving/recall of scene names
• change - FireWire transfer speed increase to 50 Mb/s
• released September 25, 2006

1.74

• fixed - mono file playback bug (only played one track when in folders) fixed
• change - ".." now shows "Go to parent folder"
• change - default take # is now "01" instead of "1"
• change - "_" has been removed as a take separator to alleviate mono-confusion
• change - menu: "File: Copy File Select" changed to "File: Copy Files"
• change - menu: "File: Copy Flag Control" changed to "File: Copy Flag Reset"
• change - menu: "Single Folder" option change to "No Folder"
• change - new menu item "File: View Take List"
• added - rec / stop beep indication
• added - file / folder delete
• added - false take function via STOP-REW and STOP-FF
• added - low battery beep
• added - take list / circle take via STOP-PLAY
• released April 23, 2006

1.68

• fixed the File Copy bug introduced by v1.67. In v1.67, when a user would copy CF to HDD or HDD to CF an error would show on the screen.
• added - the SOUNDDEV folder has been put back to store user setup files, new firmware, and the INFO.TXT file
• released March 28, 2006

1.67

• fixed - bad overload behavior from 1.60 fixed
• fixed - CF no longer erroneously shows "full" after deleting files and emptying trash with a Mac
• fixed - time remaining now changes properly with ext word clock
• fixed - linked units now advance take simultaneously with file split
• fixed - user bits now properly track take number on both hard drive and compact flash
• change - FireWire screen now says "...don't disconnect firewire cable..."
• added - upon update, it now prompts the user to update the date/time
• released March 24, 2006

1.60

• fixed - Media Repair utility no longer flags good files as being bad.
• fixed - In Ext TC mode, it is no longer possible (when sending Rec Run code) to mis-stamp files when sound rolls before picture.
• fixed - A/D offset fix (high-pass filter, implemented in v1.57/1.58) is now applied only to analog inputs, not digital inputs.
• change - In EXT TC mode, files can now overlap timecode-wise. (see tech note)
• change - default maximum file size is now 2 GB.
• released December 27, 2005

1.58

• released November 15, 2005
• fixed - time-of-day random reset
• fixed - improved time-of-day accuracy
• fixed - 24 hour run timecode random reset
• fixed - 1 bit (LSB) DC offset in files removed
• fixed - output attenuator properly attenuates tone as well as the signal
• fixed - date created field filled in (Windows only)
• fixed - timecode ext TC 24 frame-to-30 frame cross jam problem
• fixed - in "analog" only input mode, AES word clocking now functions
• fixed - user setting not recalling proper sample rate / bit depth
• fixed - user setting not recalling proper sample rate / bit depth
• fixed - MP3 selection forces 2-channel recording mode
• change - A-time now has tenths indicated instead of hundredths to distinguish from timecode
• change - digital input now works with Zaxcom Deva (ignores improperly set parity/validity bits from Deva)
• change - default setting now VU/Peak-Hold mode,
• change - default setting now Single Folder (versus Daily Folder)
• change - v1.58 has MP3 decoder, but no encoder
• addition - new headphone monitoring modes (4 channel, etc) for headphones
• addition - B-format (SoundField) decoding to stereo monitoring mode
• addition - new mixing modes for outputs
• addition - 48048F, 96096F "Fostex DV40 compatible" mode, stamps 48048, 96096 files as 48000, 96000, respectively
• addition - input/routing muting function for dropping input channels quickly
• addition - all .WAV and .BWF files on both 722 and 744T now include metadata
• addition - user bits can be jammed and viewed
• addition - optional REC indication via flashing/reverse text numbers
• addition - optional swapping timecode display with A-time display
• used on new production units shipped from the factory after November 15, 2005
• this release does not have MP3 encoding (recording) capability due to the termination of licensing of Analog Devices MP3 encoder/decoder software
• uses Sound Devices developed, Fraunhaufer-licensed MP3 decoder (playback).

1.57

• released November 15, 2005
• identical to 1.58 above except it includes the Analog Devices licensed MP3 encoder/decoder.
• download and revert if MP3 encoding is required (744t_1.57.zip 309 kB)

1.46

• released September 02, 2005
• fixed - 744T now behaves well with other devices on the same FireWire bus.
• fixed - 1394 will now connect after the unit has been in REC mode.
• fixed - sleep mode on Mac now works - Mac can go into and come out of sleep and 744T stays connected.
• fixed - eject on Mac works without sometimes bringing up "drive not closed down properly" on 744T.
• fixed - powering up the 744T after being connected to a Mac no longer gives "unrecognized disk" error on Mac.
• fixed - general plug/unplug connection robustness is greatly improved.
• fixed - file corruption on transfer bug.
• change - 1394 cable can stay plugged in at all times.
• change - connection to computer can be initiated from menu #78 or button shortcut [STOP] and [HDD].
• change - 744T is disconnected via "eject" on computer.
• change - in Windows XP/2000, right-click now shows "Eject" option to disconnect the 744T.
• change - 744T appears as removable media on Mac (white icon). This was necessary to make sleep mode work properly and robustly.
• In actual files, the coding history field in the BEXT chunk has been increased in size.

1.42

• released June 30, 2005
• fixed - frame rate display bug in Ext TC mode where display would be jittery if frame rate was different
• fixed - playing a file greater than 2G no longer locks the machine
• fixed - bug where rec run numbers could skip backwards
• fixed - bug where rec run could generate overlaps of time code
• fixed - bug at 192 kHz sampling where playback would sound weird and phasey
• fixed - user setups now properly saves/recalls date format and 12/24 hour mode
• fixed - time remaining bug where unit sometimes displayed wrong time upon power down/up
• change - Rec Run pre-roll now 0
• change - rec run no longer generates zero-length files
• change - time code resets to 00:00:00:00 after 2 hour run time when unit is off, so that it is very apparent to the user that it has reset
• change - time code does not reset to 00:00:00:00 for Rec Run after two hours
• change - phones revert to previous setting after "favorite" on playback
• change - with time code turned off the unit no longer "snaps" to next second for file splits or stops
• change - when trying to record with no media selected, the message now reads, "Please select recording media via menu and/or insert CF"
• change - lengthened Li-ion charging time out from 8 to 10 hours
• addition - in input M/S mode, ch2 pot is now stereo "width" instead of pan
• addition - menu item to select AES3id output as SPDIF (consumer) or AES (pro) format
• addition - stop button must now be held when pressing INPUT key to change input routing

1.37

• fixed - file split problem (1 second of bogus audio at end of file).
• fixed - after an kernel exception, the unit can be shut off with the power button.
• fixed - kernel exception with cold=86 (related to CF) - more robust.
• fixed - got rid of occasional "SLOW" error with excessive banging on REC button.
• fixed - kernel exception with code=35 (scene changes, button presses).
• fixed - pressing buttons really fast, getting encoder to be locked out.
• fixed - zero length file creation eliminated.
• change - cursor is to the right for scene and take changes.
• change - hard drive name = "744T HDD" , CF name = "744T CF" when formatted now.
• change - default for all setups is: reset take counter upon scene change.

1.32

• fixed - improved file system stability and robustness.
• fixed - 16 bit dither now functional.
• delete - pre-roll-on-marker mode.
• change - pre-roll mode now prevents duplicate audio from being recorded by dynamically changing pre-roll length based on the duration between stop and record change - file splits (with and without pre-roll) "snap-to" the nearest 00 frame.
• change - if either the HDD or the CF is busy recording and cannot take on any more data reliably, the user will get a "** BUSY **" notice where the file appears on the LCD, along with an error tone.
• change - power down now shows "Closing files", then "Shutting down hard drives", then "Bye" while powering down.
• change - Media Format sequence now requires a two key affirmation.
• addition - new action when DC is connected - either power on or start recording.

1.24

• fixed - time code "back stamp" over midnight error,
• fixed - user-bits display in file menu,
• fixed - playback monitor mode in music preset,
• added - button lock now includes STOP key when recording,
• added - additional prompts for product type in firmware update screen,

1.23

• fixed - cumulative time code error when ff/rew is used, etc.
• fixed - time code offset of first frame +/- 2 frames.
• fixed - time code incorrect calculation of DF rates.
• fixed - time code errors as displayed with Sebsky Tools in Mac OS.
• fixed - user bits are now updated when date is changed.
• fixed - various file issues including file name truncation or skipping on transfer (especially from CF).
• fixed - charge LED now follows other LEDs in stealth mode.
• fixed - SPDIF output copy protect bit turned off.
• fixed - time-of-day battery life increased.
• fixed - analog power down now works when "Disabled" is selected in Input Source menu.
• addition - time code always starts on frame 0 via variable pre-roll.
• addition - user bits can now be displayed when viewing files by pushing the encoder button.
• addition - two new user bit modes "mm:dd:yy:uu" and "dd:mm:yy:uu" where "uu" is user editable.
• addition - time code backstamping: if REC starts before valid time code is received, correct time code will be extrapolated and backstamped to file header.
• addition - new time code modes ExtTC, ExtTC/Cont, ExtTC - Auto Record, ExtTC/Cont - AutoRec designed for Rec Run time code environments with video cameras.
• addition - user bits now displayed in time code jam menu when Edit User Bits is selected.
• addition - new scene name control. Nine alphanumeric characters now supported.
• addition - "scene folders" selection for file management.
• addition - new take number handling. Take designator can be any alphanumeric character and take numbers can begin with 0's before the take, for instance 001.
• addition - auto take reset on scene name change option.
• addition - last file played or recorded stored in .txt file with directory path so unit defaults to that location when file menu entered.
• addition - files can be made with 8.3 file names for compatibility with Roadstor burners.
• addition - new file break sizes added for CF-sized volumes, so files actually fit onto a CF.
• addition - quick user menu navigation by pressing <<, PLAY, and >> keys.
• addition - user menu anchor points can be set by holding PLAY button when at a menu item.
• addition - multi-function encoder direction reversed.
• addition - time code circuit runs for 2 hours instead of 8 hours when unit is off to increase time-of-day runtime.
• see known issues below.

1.15

• robust plug-and-play FireWire connection to the internal hard drive for Windows (98SE/ME/ 2000/XP), Mac OS X (10.2+), and Linux (Mandrake 10.1 distribution); including FW800 buses; improvement in FireWire transfer speed
• improvements to media repair, numerous
• added dialog when media repair is invoked
• improvement in speed of file detail display of very large files

1.10

• improvements in power-up/down sequencing, FAT robustness, improves HD FireWire unavailability seen in revision 1.07, read-only FireWire from CF and hard drive

1.07

• improvements in file system

1.04

• original production release of firmware