H4N firmware update that enables...

Adam Gold · December 15th, 2010, 05:44 PM

Note that this update only affects the INPUTS, as noited in the first post, not the onboard mics, whose levels are still ganged together. Still a very nice update.

Luciano Alexandresco · December 31st, 2010, 12:48 PM

I have the same problem.I updated to firmware 1.7 and everything seamed normal,but when i go to the menu,some of the feature are gone.I can't find the mode button,and others.i can't switch to mp3 or wave,and i can't switch to 4 channels or MTR mode.How do you restore this thing?

Russ Ivey · December 31st, 2010, 04:01 PM

I'm having a similar problem too. I followed directions just like it said, but it doesn't give me the added feature it says it would. Also, what is this about turning the power on with play/pause button???? That doesn't work!!!

Colin McDonald · December 31st, 2010, 04:54 PM

Are you sure you read that correctly?

Quote:

How to update the system software

4) Then turn power on while holding down the [PLAY/PAUSE] key.

5) Move the cursor to “OK” by using the [DIAL].

6) Push the [DIAL] to start the system update.

You omitted the "while holding down" bit.

Warren Kawamoto · December 31st, 2010, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manuel Coronado

I'm having issues with the firmware upgrade. Successfully installed it. Now I cant change it from Stereo to 4CH. It appears like that option was deleted from the menu. Searched everywhere and cant find it. Was wondering if anyone else was having that issue. Is there somewhere where I can download a previous version of the firmware? Thanks.

If your unit has stamina switched on, you can't access the 4 ch. Turn the stamina off.

Luciano Alexandresco · January 1st, 2011, 01:05 PM

Warren,turning stamina off worked.It seamed that with the 1.6 firmware,before i updated,this menu showed with the stamina mode on.But i might be wrong!:-)
Thanks for your help!

Russ Ivey · January 1st, 2011, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin McDonald

Are you sure you read that correctly?

You omitted the "while holding down" bit.

I held it down Colin for several seconds. It doesn't turn the device on.

Mark Watson · January 1st, 2011, 04:56 PM

Russ,

To put it another way....

1. Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button.
2. Actuate the power slide switch.
3. Once the unit turns on, release the PLAY/PAUSE button and power switch.

Russ Ivey · January 2nd, 2011, 06:46 PM

Thanks Mark!! That was exactly what I needed. It rebooted and everything is working fine now.

December 15th, 2010, 05:44 PM	#16
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Note that this update only affects the INPUTS, as noited in the first post, not the onboard mics, whose levels are still ganged together. Still a very nice update. __________________ "It can only be attributable to human error... This sort of thing has cropped up before, and it has always been due to human error."

December 31st, 2010, 12:48 PM	#17
Luciano Alexandresco New Boot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami Beach ,FL Posts: 11	H4n Recorder Firmware update issue I have the same problem.I updated to firmware 1.7 and everything seamed normal,but when i go to the menu,some of the feature are gone.I can't find the mode button,and others.i can't switch to mp3 or wave,and i can't switch to 4 channels or MTR mode.How do you restore this thing? __________________ luciano

December 31st, 2010, 04:01 PM	#18
Russ Ivey Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 89	Same problem I'm having a similar problem too. I followed directions just like it said, but it doesn't give me the added feature it says it would. Also, what is this about turning the power on with play/pause button???? That doesn't work!!!

January 1st, 2011, 01:05 PM	#21
Luciano Alexandresco New Boot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami Beach ,FL Posts: 11	Problem solved Warren,turning stamina off worked.It seamed that with the 1.6 firmware,before i updated,this menu showed with the stamina mode on.But i might be wrong!:-) Thanks for your help! __________________ luciano

January 1st, 2011, 04:56 PM	#23
Mark Watson Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Whidbey Island Posts: 873	Russ, To put it another way.... 1. Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button. 2. Actuate the power slide switch. 3. Once the unit turns on, release the PLAY/PAUSE button and power switch. Last edited by Mark Watson; January 1st, 2011 at 04:57 PM. Reason: spelling

January 2nd, 2011, 06:46 PM	#24
Russ Ivey Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 89	Mark Thanks Mark!! That was exactly what I needed. It rebooted and everything is working fine now.