H6 Firmware Update Guide

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Firmware Update Procedure

This guide uses firmware update to v2.40 as an example.

1. Installing the firmware update file

Download the ZIP file containing the firmware update file from the H6 download page.

Available Software:

• H6 Firmware & Audio Driver (H6 System Version 2.40) ↓
• MS Decoder VST Plugin | Windows (64 bit) (Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (64bit) - Released 08/04/2020) ↓
• MS Decoder VST Plugin | Mac (64 bit) (Mac OS X 10.10 ~ 10.15 (64bit) - Released 08/04/2020) ↓

For Windows

2. Extracting the ZIP file

In your file explorer, select the downloaded ZIP file. Access "Compressed Folder Tools" and choose "Extract All" to extract the contents.

Diagram description: The process shows selecting a ZIP file (e.g., H6_v2.40E.zip) in a file explorer, using the "Compressed Folder Tools" menu, and then selecting "Extract All". The result is a folder containing the extracted files, including "H6SYSTEM.BIN".

3. Copying the firmware update file to an SD card

Copy the “H6SYSTEM.BIN” file to the root directory of an SD card.

Diagram description: From the extracted files, the "H6SYSTEM.BIN" file is copied to the root directory of the SD card, as shown in the file explorer.

For Mac

2. Opening the downloaded file

After downloading, click "Downloads" at the bottom of the screen. Then, click [open in finder] to open the downloaded file.

Diagram description: The user clicks the "Downloads" link, then selects the downloaded ZIP file (e.g., H6_v2.40E.zip) to open it in Finder.

3. Copying the firmware update file to an SD card

Copy the "H6SYSTEM.BIN” file to the root directory of an SD card.

Diagram description: The "H6SYSTEM.BIN" file, found within the extracted contents in Finder, is copied to the root directory of the mounted SD card.

Common Procedure for Windows and Mac

4. Insert the SD card into the H6.

Diagram description: An illustration of the ZOOM H6 Handy Recorder highlights the SD card slot located on the center of the left side, with an arrow indicating the insertion direction.

5. Install new batteries or connect an AC adapter to the H6.

6. While pressing the [play/pause] button, turn the power on.

Diagram description: The ZOOM H6 Handy Recorder is shown. Press and hold the [play/pause] button (▶/II) while turning on the power.

7. Use the [navigation buttons] to select "Yes", and press the [enter button].

Diagram description: The H6 display shows "Update Main System", indicating the version change from 2.30 to 2.40, and asks "Are you sure?". Select "Yes" using the device's navigation controls and confirm with the enter button.

This action initiates the firmware update.

8. After the firmware update completes, turn the power off.

Diagram description: The H6 display shows "Update Main System" with "Complete!" and prompts "Please power off."