Aputure MC Pro firmware v2.0

New Updates for MC Pro include DMX Status Screen, HSIC+, 16-bit profiles and more.

To update MC Pro firmware to v2.0, download Sidus Link on iOS or Sidus Link Pro on iPad.

Update Instructions for Sidus Link here.

Update Instructions with Sidus Link Pro here.

New DMX Chart for HSIC+ and 16-bit DMX Profiles here.

Features

• Added DMX Status Screen to display Profile Name/Number, Battery level, CRMX Signal Strength, and DMX Address
• Added HSIC+ Manual Light Mode (Intensity, CCT, +/- Green, Hue, Saturation)
• Added HSIC+ profile for 8-bit and 16-bit DMX Profiles. Download DMX Chart here.
• Added 16-bit DMX Profiles 12 thru 24. Download DMX Chart here.
• Added DMX Smoothing Options: Smooth, Super Smooth, Off.
• Reset Sidus BT Button shortcut: Press and Hold Red Scroll Knob to go to Sidus Reset menu.
• Factor​y Reset Button shortcut: Press and Hold MENU/RETURN to go to Factory Reset menu.
• Added advanced CRMX functionality
• Added "CRMX RX/TX" option to CRMX Settings.
• Added CRMX "Not Linked" indicator to the interface with clear differentiation from "OFF".
• Added Linking Key option to the CRMX Settings.
• CRMX TimoTwo chip is now named "MC Pro - XXXXXX"
• Revised CRMX Settings with "Link" and "Unlink All" buttons.
• Added Studio Mode, bypassing battery power when plugged in via USB.
• Added Reset CRMX and Reset Sidus BT options to Factory Reset

Optimizations

• Incorporated Yellow Diode Calibration for improved spectral reproduction and more accurate and saturated yellows.
• Updated Manual Light Modes tint control from "G/M" to "±G".
• Changed "HSI" to "HSIC+" in Light Modes and profiles to reflect CCT parameters.
• Updated DMX Profile Menu to include profile numbers, DMX resolution, and total channels labeled as "Ch".
• Added w​ireless protocol connection status to Light Mode and Menu displays.
• Revised text for Sidus Bluetooth to use "On/Off" instead of "Enable/Disable".
• Renamed Profile 5 to HSIC 8b.
• Updated Firmware process to avoid requiring a BT reset post-update.
• Changed Hue in Light Modes to show "0" degrees instead of "360" degrees.
• Renamed "Custom FX" to "Sidus FX".
• Renamed "SYS Settings" to "System Settings".
• Renamed "BT" references to "Sidus BT".
• Changed "Hold Last Settings" to "Hold Last Look" for DMX Loss Behavior.
• Updated "CRMX Settings" menu to include red scroll UI.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed CRMX Signal Strength Indicator activation.
• Fixed DMX Data Priority issues.
• Fixed Sidus Link inability to control the MC Pro if Wired DMX or CRMX data was used first. A Factory Reset is no longer required.
• Fixed bug where removing Hardline DMX and selecting Light Mode did not stop the "No Data" warning.
• Fixed Manual GEL Mode functionality.
• Fixed DMX Menu causing light output to turn off when not connected to DMX or CRMX.
• Fixed MENU/BACK button usability when Sidus Link toggles the lamp to "OFF".
• Fixed Sidus BT bug where it displayed on, even though it was not.
• Fixed text behavior when connected to Sidus Link and toggling "OFF" in-app.