Keeping your DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor's firmware up to date is essential for performance improvements, bug fixes, and compatibility with the latest DaVinci Resolve features. The update process typically involves connecting your Speed Editor to your computer and using the DaVinci Resolve software itself, or a dedicated Blackmagic Design Control Panels utility, to manage the firmware.
Checking and Updating Your Speed Editor Firmware
Firmware updates are released periodically by Blackmagic Design. Updating ensures your Speed Editor functions optimally with your editing software.
Step-by-Step Guide to Updating
Here's how you can typically check for and apply updates to your Speed Editor:
- Ensure Software is Installed: Make sure you have the latest version of DaVinci Resolve or the Blackmagic Design Control Panels utility installed on your computer. These applications are usually required to perform the firmware update.
- Connect Your Speed Editor: Connect your DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor directly to your computer using a USB cable. A direct connection is generally recommended over a USB hub during the update process.
- Access Device Settings: Open DaVinci Resolve. Navigate to the relevant settings or preferences area where control panels are managed. According to information from sources like video tutorials, you would click on the speed editor image within the software interface.
- Check Current Firmware: Clicking the image allows you to ensure you are running the latest firmware. This section will typically display your current firmware version (for example, version 1.4 as mentioned in the reference). If a newer version is available, the software will usually indicate this and present an option to update.
- Initiate the Update: If an update is available, follow the on-screen prompts to begin the firmware installation process.
- Wait for Completion: Do not disconnect the Speed Editor or close the software while the update is in progress. The update can take a few minutes. The software will notify you once the update is successfully completed.
Additionally, within the device settings accessed by clicking the speed editor image, you can also give your speed editor a unique name for differentiation purposes, which can be helpful if you use multiple control panels.
Important Considerations
- Stable Connection: Always use a stable USB connection during the update. Avoid unplugging the device.
- Power Source: Ensure your computer has a reliable power source (especially important for laptops) so it doesn't shut down during the update.
- Do Not Interrupt: Do not interrupt the update process once it has started.
By following these steps and checking the device status via the software interface, you can keep your DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor running on the latest firmware.
