Yamaha n8 General instructions

n8/n12 Firmware V1.03 Update Guide
(For Mac OS X)
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha product.
The n8/n12 Firmware Updater lets you update the firmware of the n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio.
This document explains how to update the firmware of the n8/n12 by using a Macintosh
computer connected to the n8/n12 via FireWire.
Precautions (please be sure to read these)
・ The n8/n12 Firmware V1.03 is compatible only with the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver. The n8/n12
will no longer be able to work with n Driver, AI Driver, or mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools after
updating to V1.03 or later. It is impossible to downgrade to the previous version. If you need to
use the n8/n12 with other mLAN devices such as 01X, please don’t update.
・ The user assumes full responsibility for the update.
・ Please note that the n8/n12 may be damaged if you fail to follow these instructions properly, or turn off
the n8/n12 or disconnect the cable while the update is in progress.
・ If the update fails, and the n8/n12 still does not operate correctly even after you execute the update
once again, please contact your Yamaha dealer.
・ This software and documentation are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
・ Reproducing or modifying all or part of this software or its documentation without permission is strictly
prohibited.
・ The screen shots in this guide are for use with this update procedure only and may be different from the
actual screen shots.
・ Apple, Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
・ FireWire, the FireWire symbol and FireWire logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries
・ The company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
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System requirements
Your system must satisfy the following requirements in order to update successfully.
A Macintosh computer equipped with the following conditions:
・ Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver is installed and works properly on the computer
Included Files
This folder contains the following files:
・update_guide_mac_en This document (PDF file)
・releasenotes_en Describes the update history.
・nUpdate The update program
・N_FIRM_103.MID The update data
Preparing for the update
Before starting the update program, quit all other programs. While the update is in progress, do
not start any other programs or switch between windows.
If your computer enters Sleep or Energy Save modes, data transfer to the n8/n12 may stop.
Therefore, you should disable these functions to prevent this from happening. We also
recommend that you do not use any screen saver or similar background programs.
Make sure that “nUpdate” and “N_FIRM_103.MID” reside in the same folder.
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Updade procedure
1. Connect a computer directly to a n8/n12 (without using a hub) by using a FireWire
cable.
Be sure to disconnect all other FireWire devices, except the one to be updated.
2. Simultaneously hold down the [PREV] button and [CLICK REMOTE ON] buttons and
turn the power on for the n8/n12.
The n8/n12 will boot up in update mode. When booting up in update mode, the LED at
the top of the MASTER LEVEL METER-L lights up. After a few seconds, the LED at the
bottom of the MASTER LEVEL METER-R will flash.
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3. Double-click “nUpdate” to start the program.
When the program works correctly, “Searching for FW device…” will briefly be shown in the
Status column for a short time. Then, the Output Port column will display “FIRM.”
・ If an error message appears, check the cable connection and system requirements, and start the
program again.
・ For details about the error messages, see page 6.
4. Select the Update data to click the [Browse] button in the dialog.
The Update data is “N_FIRM_103.MID” which is in the same folder as “nUpdate.”
・ If the update file is not correct, the Status column will display “File format error!!”
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5. Click the [Start] button to start the update process.
The Status column will display “Installing….”
It may take approximately four minutes to complete the update process. The n8/n12 will
restart automatically after finishing the update process.
When the update data transfer is completed, the Status column will display “Transfer complete. Please
wait until n8/n12 rebooting completion.” Keep in mind however, the update process is not actually
complete until rebooting.
While the updade is in progress, never turn off the device or disconnect the cable. Please note that the
device may be damaged if such a situation happens accidentally while the update is in progress. If the
update fails, and the n8/n12 still does not operate correctly even after you execute the update once
again, please contact your Yamaha dealer.
Confirming the update
When the update process is completed after the n8/n12 is restarted, confirm the version
information by following the procedure below.
1. Turn power off the n8/n12.
2. Turn power on the n8/n12 while holding down the [STOP] button.
3. Continue holding down the [STOP] button until the version information will be
indicated in the MASTER LEVEL METER as shown below.
4. Release the [STOP] button.
The n8/n12 will return to its normal state.
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Error messages
・ If the same error message appears each time you try to update, the device may need repairing, in
which case you should contact your Yamaha dealer.
Can not get FW/mLAN interface!! No driver is installed. Make sure to install the Yamaha
Steinberg FW Driver correctly.
FW device not found!!
Can not open FW device!!
Can not get FW port information!!
FW port not found!!
Can not open FW port!!
Can not get FW device information!!
The computer cannot recognize the n8/n12 because the
n8/n12 is not connected or the n8/n12 is powered off.
Make sure to connect the n8/n12 to the computer via
FireWire cable, and also make sure that the n8/n12 is
turned power on in update mode.
File format error!! Illegal data was selected.
FW communication error!! The update program cannot completely send the data to
n8/n12 due to a problem in the update process, such as
disconnection of the FireWire cable, etc.
Quit the nUpdate, update again by repeating the
procedure from Step 1 in the “Update Procedure” section
above.
U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation
©2008 Yamaha Corporation
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