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Manually updating your SoundTouch system

Applies to:

Before you begin

Updating your CineMate system requires an empty USB thumb drive. This update method assumes you do not have the SoundTouch wireless adapter connected to your system.

If you have a SoundTouch wireless adapter connected to your system, see the instructions below for Updating the CineMate systems using the SoundTouch wireless adapter

To update your CineMate system

Power on your system. The LED on the back of the Acoustimass module should be solid and not flashing

On the back of the Acoustimass module, insert the USB thumb drive into the port marked "Service"

After a few seconds, the LED should flash green and turn off. If the LED does not change status when inserting the USB drive, remove and reinsert the drive

Once the LED turns off, remove the USB drive

Download the following system updater to your computer and open it:

Download for MacInsert the USB drive into your computer, and follow the instructions in the updater

Updating CineMate systems using the SoundTouch wireless adapter

Manually updating with a USB cable

You will need a USB A to Micro USB cable to perform these steps.

Updates for your SoundTouch system can be done through the SoundTouch wireless adapter

Select your system below to download the update file

SoundTouch adapter for compatible CineMate home theater systems

SoundTouch adapter series II for compatible CineMate home theater systems

At the prompt, click SAVE to save the Update.stu file to your desktop (do not rename the file). If you do not see the prompt, the file may have downloaded automatically. Look for the Update.stu file in the footer or header of your browser’s window, or in your Downloads folder

Connect a USB cable from your computer to the Micro-USB jack (Setup A) on the back of your SoundTouch wireless adapter

Using your web browser, go to http://203.0.113.1:17008/update.html

Note: This link will only work if your system is powered on and connected to a USB jack on your computer

At the update screen, select "CHOOSE FILE" (If the button doesn't work, click the blank field to the right of "CHOOSE FILE")

In the file selection window, find and select the Update.stu file you downloaded in step 2. Once selected, the file name appears in the field to the right of the "CHOOSE FILE" button

Click "UPLOAD" and wait while the update installs:

A progress bar in the browser window will show the update status

Once installed, your system will reboot

Updating with a USB thumb drive (alternate method)

If a USB A to Micro USB cable is not available, you can also update with a USB thumb drive. Follow these steps:

Select your system below to download the update file

SoundTouch adapter for compatible CineMate home theater systems

SoundTouch adapter series II for compatible CineMate home theater systems

Copy the update file onto a USB drive

Insert a USB drive into a USB port on your computer
Copy or drag and drop the Update.stu file onto the USB drive
Eject the USB drive from the USB port

Insert the USB drive into the SETUP B connector on the SoundTouch wireless adapter

Disconnect the system's power cord

On the back of the SoundTouch wireless adapter, press and hold the Control button to the left of the Wi-Fi indicator

While holding the Control button, plug the power cord back into your system

Wait three seconds then release the Control button.

The white Wi-Fi indicator on the adapter will show varied blink patterns. This may take up to 10 minutes. The adapter will then reboot and show a solid amber Wi-Fi indicator when complete

Open the SoundTouch app on your mobile device or computer. Once logged into the app, add the system to your account (if needed)