F8n Pro Firmware Update Guide

Introduction

Items to prepare

• F8n Pro

  A diagram shows the ZOOM F8n Pro device.

• Dedicated AC adapter ZOOM AD-19

  A diagram shows the ZOOM AD-19 AC adapter with a USB cable.

• Windows or macOS computer with Internet access

  A diagram shows a laptop computer.

• SD card

  A diagram shows an SD card with the SDXC logo.

Firmware update process

1. Download the firmware update file.
2. Extract the ZIP file.
3. Copy the firmware update file to an SD card.
4. Update the firmware.
5. Confirm that the firmware has been updated correctly.

Updating the Firmware

This guide explains firmware update to version 1.10 as an example.

1. Download the firmware update file.

Download the ZIP file that contains the firmware update file from the F8n download page.

A screenshot displays the ZOOM software download page, highlighting the "F8n Pro Firmware" section with System Version 1.10, F8n Pro Software Extension File, F8n Pro Driver, ZOOM Ambisonics Player for Windows, and ZOOM Ambisonics Player for Mac.

2. Extract the ZIP file.

On Windows

Select the folder that contains the downloaded ZIP file. Click 1 "Compressed Folder Tools" followed by 2 "Extract all". This extracts the ZIP file.

A screenshot shows the Windows File Explorer. The first image shows a ZIP file selected in the Downloads folder, with "Compressed Folder Tools" and "Extract" highlighted. The second image shows the extracted contents of the ZIP file, including PDF files and a BIN file.

On macOS

After downloading, open the 1 “Downloads” folder, which appears at the right end of the Dock by default. Then, click 2. Downloaded files will be shown.

A screenshot shows the macOS Finder. The first image shows the Downloads folder selected in the Dock, with a ZIP file highlighted. The second image shows the extracted contents of the ZIP file, including PDF files and a BIN file.

3. Copy the firmware update file to an SD card.

Copy the "F8nProSYSTEM.BIN” file to an SD card.

A screenshot shows the extracted files from the ZIP archive on a computer. An arrow points from the "F8nProSYSTEM.BIN" file to an SD card icon, indicating the file should be copied to the SD card.

The following procedures are the same on both Windows and macOS.

4. Install new batteries in the F8n Pro or connect an AC adapter.

NOTE: The firmware update is not possible if the remaining battery power is low.

5. Insert the SD card into the SD CARD 1 slot.

A diagram illustrates inserting an SD card into the SD CARD 1 slot of the F8n Pro. The diagram shows the slot and the direction of insertion.

6. Turn the power on while pressing the ►/II button.

A diagram shows the top panel of the F8n Pro, with the power button and the ►/II button highlighted.

7. Use the ►/II button to select "Yes", and press the ENTER button.

The firmware update starts.

A screenshot of the F8n Pro display shows "Update Systems 1.02 -> 1.10 Are you sure?" with "Yes" and "No" options. The "Yes" button is highlighted.

NOTE: During the firmware update, do not turn the power off or remove the SD card. Doing so could cause the F8n to become unstartable.

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

A screenshot of the F8n Pro display shows "Update Systems 1.02 -> 1.10 Complete! Please power off."

NOTE: In the unlikely event that firmware update should fail, conduct the procedures to install it again to update the firmware.

Confirming that the firmware has been updated correctly

Check the firmware versions used by the F8n Pro.

1. Press MENU.

This opens the Menu Screen.

2. Use the navigation buttons to select "SYSTEM", and press ENTER.

A screenshot of the F8n Pro menu screen shows "SYSTEM" highlighted.

3. Use the navigation buttons to select "Firmware Version", and press ENTER.

A screenshot of the F8n Pro system menu shows "Firmware Version" highlighted.

4. Check the firmware version.

A screenshot of the F8n Pro display shows the firmware version information: System Version: 1.10, Boot Version: 1.00, Subsystem Version: 1.00, TCsystem Version: 1.00, Checksum: F620.

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