Brand: YAMAHA
Category: Audio/Video
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for HY144-D
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:07 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2018-02-01
Preparing for the update: Ensure you have a compatible Windows or Mac computer with the specified OS, CPU, HDD, and an Ethernet connector. Download the latest Dante firmware update program from the Yamaha website.
Update procedure sequence:
1. Install the Dante Firmware Update Manager.
2. Configure your computer's TCP/IP settings for Dante.
3. Update the Dante firmware using the manager.
Updating the Dante firmware: Connect the HY144-D to your computer via Ethernet, power on the device, and run the Dante Firmware Update Manager as administrator. Select the correct interface, browse for the firmware file, and initiate the update.
Failsafe Mode Recovery: If the Dante module becomes unusable, it may enter failsafe mode. To recover, connect the HY144-D directly to your computer, run the Dante Firmware Update Manager in administrator mode, and select "Failsafe Recovery." Follow the on-screen prompts to load a recovery image and then re-update the firmware.
Important Notes: Always update one component at a time. Do not turn off power or disconnect cables during the update. Ensure the firmware file path contains only single-byte alphanumeric characters, hyphens, or underscores. Check firewall settings if the update manager is blocked.
Update procedure sequence:
1. Install the Dante Firmware Update Manager.
2. Configure your computer's TCP/IP settings for Dante.
3. Update the Dante firmware using the manager.
Updating the Dante firmware: Connect the HY144-D to your computer via Ethernet, power on the device, and run the Dante Firmware Update Manager as administrator. Select the correct interface, browse for the firmware file, and initiate the update.
Failsafe Mode Recovery: If the Dante module becomes unusable, it may enter failsafe mode. To recover, connect the HY144-D directly to your computer, run the Dante Firmware Update Manager in administrator mode, and select "Failsafe Recovery." Follow the on-screen prompts to load a recovery image and then re-update the firmware.
Important Notes: Always update one component at a time. Do not turn off power or disconnect cables during the update. Ensure the firmware file path contains only single-byte alphanumeric characters, hyphens, or underscores. Check firewall settings if the update manager is blocked.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The HY144-D is not indicated in the Dante Firmware Update Manager. | Cable is disconnected or broken. | Check the Ethernet cable connection. Try a different cable. |
| TCP/IP settings are incorrect. | Verify the TCP/IP settings on your computer. Ensure "Obtain an IP address automatically" or "Using DHCP" is selected. | |
| The device to which the HY144-D is installed is not running. | Turn on the power to the device. | |
| Update fails. | Disconnection of the power cable during the update. | Do not turn off the power or disconnect the cable during the update. If failure occurs, follow "About Failsafe Mode" instructions for recovery. |
| Update failure indication appears after 5 minutes. | Exit the Dante Firmware Update Manager, restart the procedure from step 3. If still failing, perform Failsafe Recovery. | |
| Dante module becomes unusable (red ERROR indicator lit). | Data corruption due to power loss during update or other reasons. | Enter "failsafe mode" and perform "Failsafe Recovery" using the Dante Firmware Update Manager. Check Dante Controller for a red device name. |