Zaxcom ZMT3 Firmware
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Firmware
Each unit is shipped with the latest firmware version installed. As newer firmware becomes available it can be
downloaded from the Zaxcom website:
http://www.zaxcom.com/support/updates
Newer version of beta firmware may be found on the Zaxcom Forums:
Each time a unit is powered up, the firmware version number is displayed briefly on the screen. Pressing the DEC
key during the boot up will slow down the screen to allow easier viewing of the information.
Updating the ZMT3 firmware
1.
Set the transmission modulation to mono.
2.
Format a micro SD card in the transmitter.
3.
Remove the card and with a computer delete the “SNXXXX.ME” file.
4.
Download the ZMT3 firmware “ZMT3-XXX.bin” from the Zaxcom website and copy it onto the formatted card.
5.
Insert the card into the transmitter.
6.
Simultaneously hold down the INC and DEC keys while powering up the unit.
7.
The screen will display “BURN ROM” with the version of firmware that is loading.
8.
From power up to “DONE” will take about 30 seconds.
9.
Upon completion, cycle the power to run on the new version.
WARNING:
Before updating the firmware be sure to insert a fresh battery and do not power down the unit during
the update process, if the unit should lose power during the upgrade, it may need to be sent back to Zaxcom for
repair.
Updating ERX firmware with a ZMT3 transmitter
1.
From the ZaxNet menu set ZaxNet mode to transmit (TX).
2.
Check that the ERX is set to the same ZaxNet frequency that the ZMT3 is set to transmit on. Check that the
GROUP ID is set the same in both the ZMT3 and ERX, and make sure encryption is shut off.
3.
Format a micro SD card in ZMT3 transmitter.
4.
Remove the card, and with a computer delete the “SNXXXX.ME” file.
5.
Download the ERX firmware “ERX-XXX.bin” from the Zaxcom website and copy it onto the formatted card.
6.
Insert the card into the transmitter.
7.
Proceed to the SETUP MENU and select PRESS UP TO SEND ERX PROG FILE
8.
From the firmware update menu on the ERX press the INC key 5 times to see WAITING FOR PROGRAM.
9.
Press the INC key on the transmitter to trigger the update process.
10.
The ERX should indicate its progress after a few seconds.
11.
When the ERX has been updated the screen will display “SUCCESS”.
WARNING:
Before updating the firmware be sure to insert a fresh battery and do not power down the unit during
the update process, if the unit should lose power during the upgrade, it may need to be sent back to Zaxcom for
repair.