Atomos CONNECT Converter Firmware Update Utility 2.08

Fixes:

- Mac version of the update tool
- Updated 3:2 pulldown converter to improve lock speed and monitor cadence
- Fixed SDI Audio output embedding compatibility (H2S)

UPDATE PROCEDURE:

- Connect unit must be powered off before attaching the USB cable. For Connect AC, remove the AC power cord. Connect will not show up in the window if powered on when the USB is connected.
- Use a mini USB cable to connect your Connect to the PC.
- We highly recommend that you do NOT use a USB hub with your Connect for the firmware update process.
- Unzip the Firmware Updater file you downloaded, to extract the Firmware Updater program.
- Double click the “Connect Series Firmware Updater” icon to start the program.
- If a Microsoft security warning pops-up saying the publisher cannot be verified, allow or confirm to continue the install process.
- Details of the device will appear in the connect series firmware update tool.
- Press the Update button. Progress bars will be displayed in 3 steps: the old firmware is erased, the new firmware is loaded, and the new firmware is verified.
- Wait for the process to complete. The message “Firmware update successful” will appear with an OK button. The entire process should take a few minutes.
- If you have any problems, make sure your connect unit is switched off, unplug it and try again. Do not use a USB hub if you have any problems.
- You cannot “brick” (ie permanently damage) a connect unit using the Firmware Updater. If something goes wrong, simply do the process again.
- After the “Firmware update successful” message, check that the firmware version of your connect Device now shows the new version.
- Update is complete.

About Firmware Updates:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device's functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit's overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn't recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it's best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device's firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don't miss a single new release.