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Looking for detailed how to update firmware on my mains L/R DSP5500 (boards updated to 96/24). Also, how to determine firmware version loaded currently? I don't want to brick the speakers with a bad process. 
Trinnov Altitude 16, 271, DSP7200SE front L/R, DSP7200SE HC center, 556 amp for rear surrounds, Magnetar UDP800 universal disc player, REL Acoustics Subwoofer Carbon Special, ROON Nucleus One,
Direct TV satellite box, Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch, Sony XR 77A80J OLED
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Hi,
To determine what firmware is on the speakers, you may need to re-type them so they are Master speakers (in order to respond to MSR remote signals).
To do this, press and hold down '6' on the remote whilst turning the speaker on at the mains. That will set the speaker to Type 6.
You then need to set it to Left or Right and Master or Slave - for this purpose set each to Master (so that each speaker responds to the MSR)
When the speaker is in standby, press display on the remote, which should then flash up the firmware loaded on each speaker on the speaker's display.
To update the firmware, you'll need a Windows computer with the Meridian Flash Upload program, a NULL Modem cable, a suitable USB to Serial converter, AND the appropriate firmware.
Note there are two types of firmware - one for 7-segment displays and one for dot-matrix displays - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT ONE!
Please search the forums for the recommended USB to Serial converter (not all work!) - I still have an old laptop with a proper serial port that I use for firmware updates...
Run the Meridian Flash Upload program, select the appropriate COM port, navigate to the firmware, and then click start. The speaker should say something like Downloading... and the firmware will load.
Once you have successfully updated each speaker, then you'll need to re-type them back to however you need to use them (refer to the manual) and you'll be all set.
Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Steve
Main: 861v6 (LPS), 808v6, UHD722, DSP8000SE Anniversaries, DSP5200.2HC, DSP7200.2, SW1600, Sky Q, Cambridge Audio BD, Roon, M80
Office: 861v4 (LPS), 818v3, 800v4, HD621, M&K S150P, DSP5500HC, M&K MPS2810 sub x2
Son's system: 861v4, HD621, DSP6000.2, DSP5200HC, DSP33
Spare: MCD, 100 Series, 200 Series, 500 Series, F80s, C15s.
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Thank you for the information. Is it required to re-type DSP5500 L/R BEFORE a firmware update? My DSP5500 has 7 segment LCD display. Any way to determine compatible firmware version for this?
Trinnov Altitude 16, 271, DSP7200SE front L/R, DSP7200SE HC center, 556 amp for rear surrounds, Magnetar UDP800 universal disc player, REL Acoustics Subwoofer Carbon Special, ROON Nucleus One,
Direct TV satellite box, Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch, Sony XR 77A80J OLED
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You just need to be able to get the speakers to react to the remote control in order to display the current firmware.
If you don't need to know the current firmware, then you can skip that stage.
The firmware file for the 7-segment displays will normally end in _7.
Speak to an HH-friendly dealer in order to get the correct firmware.
If you load the wrong version, then the displays will do strange things...
Cheers,
Steve
Main: 861v6 (LPS), 808v6, UHD722, DSP8000SE Anniversaries, DSP5200.2HC, DSP7200.2, SW1600, Sky Q, Cambridge Audio BD, Roon, M80
Office: 861v4 (LPS), 818v3, 800v4, HD621, M&K S150P, DSP5500HC, M&K MPS2810 sub x2
Son's system: 861v4, HD621, DSP6000.2, DSP5200HC, DSP33
Spare: MCD, 100 Series, 200 Series, 500 Series, F80s, C15s.
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Trinnov Altitude 16, 271, DSP7200SE front L/R, DSP7200SE HC center, 556 amp for rear surrounds, Magnetar UDP800 universal disc player, REL Acoustics Subwoofer Carbon Special, ROON Nucleus One,
Direct TV satellite box, Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch, Sony XR 77A80J OLED
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