Updating soundbar firmware

For the system to function correctly the soundbars that will be installed on the shop display need to be updated to the latest approved demo software and be set to demo mode.

Please find the latest version of the bar demo software on this site under the Bar Demo Software tab.

Note that the procedures for the 2022 bars differs from the previous lineups.

Update procedure BAR 9.1/5.1/5.0/2.1/2.0

  • Connect the soundbar to the mains power and let it startup completely, when its fully booted turn it on by pressing the power button once.
  • Set the desired audio settings (Bass level, Smart Audio etc.) using the remote control included with the soundbars.
  • Set the correct input (HDMI IN) using the source button on the bar.
  • Insert the USB key into the USB connector at the back of the soundbar
  • Now hold the Power and Volume– buttons on the top of the soundbar together, make sure to press the Volume– first and the power button shortly after or you will switch the soundbar off.
  • Now hold the 2 buttons for 15 second, a message will appear in the soundbar display indicating it is updating (BAR 2.0 led bar will start to cycle), you can release the buttons now.
  • Wait until the update is complete and the soundbar has started up again

Verify procedure BAR 9.1/5.1/5.0/2.1/2.0

  • Hold the SOURCE and Volume- buttons for 10 to 15 seconds and the bar will show the current firmware version in its display, it is the first 4 digit number shown xx.xx.xx.xx, verify it is the same version as listed in the the Bar Demo Software download section of the support site.
  • For the Bar 2.0 and 2.1 a shorter version number will be shown, like V052.
  • The Bar 2.0 does not have a display to show the version number but will blink its LED bar the appropriate number of times to indicate the version, so for V052 it will do 5 blinks, pause and then 2 blinks.

Demo mode procedure BAR 9.1/5.1/5.0/2.1/2.0

  • Remove the USB key
  • Now with the soundbar switched on hold the Power and Volume + buttons pressed, again Volume + button first and Power button shortly thereafter, hold the 2 buttons for 15 seconds.
  • A message DEMO will appear in the soundbar display (BAR 2.0 led bar will turn blue), wait 5 seconds and disconnect the mains power from the bar, wait for 10 seconds and plug the mains power back in.-The soundbar will now boot automatically into demo mode, in this mode the power on/off buttons and remote are disabled.

 

Update procedure BAR 300

  • Connect the soundbar to the mains power and let it startup completely, when its fully booted turn it on by pressing the power button once.
  • Set the desired audio settings (Bass level, Smart Audio etc.) using the remote control included with the soundbars.
  • Set the correct input (HDMI IN) using the source button on the bar.
  • Insert the USB key into the USB connector at the back of the soundbar, it will say USB in the display.
  • Now short press “Source and Vol+” on the bar at the same time to trigger the update process.
  • Wait until the update is complete and the soundbar has started up again

Verify procedure BAR 300

  • Press and hold “Source and Volume –“ on the bar for >10s, the FW version will display on the screen of the bar.

Demo mode procedure BAR 300

  • Remove the USB key
  • Now unplug the mains power cord form the bar, hold the Volume + and – buttons on the bar while you plug back in the main power cord.
  • A message DEMO will appear in the soundbar display , soundbar will now boot automatically into demo mode, in this mode the power on/off buttons and remote are disabled.