Chapter 8 - Firmware Information; Firmware; Advantages To Upgrading The Firmware; Upgrading The Firmware In Each Zfr Series Unit - Zaxcom ZFR100 User Manual

Zaxcom Miniature Digital Recorder User's Manual____________________________________Chapter 8

Firmware

Each unit is shipped with the latest firmware version installed. As newer firmware becomes available, it can be
downloaded from the Zaxcom website
Each time a unit is powered up, the firmware version number is displayed briefly on the LCD screen. Pressing the
DEC key during the boot up will slow down the screen to allow easier viewing of the information.

Advantages to Upgrading the Firmware

By upgrading the software, the range and feature set have and will continue to dramatically increase over time.
Zaxcom has a reputation for constantly adding additional features and user suggestions during the product‟s
lifetime. This ensures that your wireless system will perform better and better, the longer you own it.

Upgrading the Firmware in each ZFR series unit

Perform the following:
1) Download the firmware from the Zaxcom website and load it onto a media card.
2) Insert the card (with the downloaded firmware) into the unit.
3) Simultaneously hold down the INC and DEC keys while powering up the unit.
4) The screen will display the sequence below. From power up to "
5) Upon completion, cycle the power to run on the new version.
LCD
SYNTH AB
PCB REV B
VER #-###
FOUND SD CARD
PCB REV B
BURN ROM
TRX-####.bin
ERASE0...
TRX-####.bin
ERASE1 . . .
TRX-####.bin
BURNING ROM . . .
TRX-####.bin
READ BACK TEST
DONE
WARNING: Do not power down the unit during the upgrade process.
Before installing the upgrade, be sure to insert a fresh set of batteries. If the unit should lose power during
the upgrade, it will need to be sent back to Zaxcom for repair.
Chapter 8 – Firmware Information
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0150
#-###
(
{03}
0150
TRX-####.BIN
(
(At this point, the firmware has been installed and the system is verifying the
install.)
(The install process has completed successfully.)
DONE
– indicates the currently installed version.)
– indicates the firmware package being loaded.)
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