XZENT X-F275 Media Centre Compatible with Fiat Ducato User Guide

XZENT X-F275 Media Centre Compatible with Fiat Ducato

Software update instruction for X-F275 from 4.1 or v4.2 to v4.3

WARNING:

• If you do not have v4.1 or v4.2 installed, please install it first before update to v4.3
• the previous update v4.1 has a different operation sequence and differs from v4.3.
The version information can be found under SETTINGS > Others.

Change notes for SW (v4.2) and v4.3:

Navigation (@v4.2):
In case of a regular powering off the head unit, the system will unmount the microSD drive to reduce risk of data loss.
It is still required for proper handling of the microSD card by the operator. Avoid ejecting the microSD Card directly while the head unit is still powerd on. It is recommended to eject the microSD Card soonest 10 seconds after the head unit is completely powered off. To avoid data corruption on the microSD card, handle the microSD card outside the microSD reader with care. Do not touch the pins and avoid electro-static-discharge (ESD). At PC follow, the best practices on external storage devices like safe eject ect.

General:

• (@v4.2) Modification for a sub variant on newer HDMI ICs built into later productions. In some exceptional cases issuing PWR button OFF and Ignition OFF in a short time, the head unit was blocked for approx.. 2 minutes and could not be turned ON faster.
• (@v4.2) Providing a new DAB Station Cover Database DEC 2023 version.
• (@v4.3) Enables Software for

Step: 1 Download of SW and preparation of a USB flash drive for the update process:

1. Download the self-extracting archive update file (exe file) from the XZENT website. Copy the self-extracting file to a USB flash drive (small capacity size, FAT32 format). See picture 1.

2. Double click the EXE file and extract directly to root directory of the USB flash drive.
   See picture 2.

3. After extraction you receive/see new 3 files:
   • sppf_Autochips_256K.img
   • GEMINI_PACK.BIN,
   • prom.bin

Attention: in some rare cases, the USB-flash-drive may not be detected by the XZENT device. If one step fails, please re-check files (re-download, re- extract) or try-use a different brand/manufacturer USB flash drive item and/or change the memory size (<1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB …).
Do NOT download and execute (extraction) directly to PC.
Do not copy the multiple extracted files to your USB flash drive – copy the single archive file to the USB flash drive and extract it there.

Step 2 : installing the software v4.3
Approximately required time for APP/MCU Update ~10 minutes (without preparation time).

1. Power on your XZENT device.

2. Wait until your device is fully started and showing a media source (FM, DAB, USB, ect.).

3. After (2) and NOT earlier – connect the prepared USB flash drive to USB-1 port.

4. Enter Home screen > choose system SETTINGS.> choose Others > select

5. The Start update pop up will enable the check button only if the USB flash drive is connected to UBS-1 port and the files are correctly extracted. Click now on the check button.

6. The device will automatically restart.

7. After the restart, the standard Bootlogo will be displayed for a short while.

8. APP will be installed now when the „Updateing…“ screen is displayed (see picture).The progress bar requires 8 to 10 min. to reach 100% and confirms with a „Update successful!“ message. In case of an ERROR please check the troubleshooting section at the end of the document.

9. The device will continue to boot and shows again the default boot logo for a short time.

10. The device will now load settings and prepare initializing all sources when showing the main menu.

11. Now the MCU update will be executed and shows „updating MCU Software“ with a blue progress bar.
    Duration about 1 min., at 100% the user will be informed. Remove the USB stick on port 1 before you press the OK-Button

12. The device will be auto restarting. Please wait until the device is fully started and shows a media source. Check now your detail version by entering SETUP > OTHERS > SOFTWARE VERSION INFO. Compare the installed SW with the software listed in box on step 5.

Step 3: [GPS] DR Sensor Update
Approximately required time ~1 minute.
XZENT utilize 2 different modules for the models. Models equipped with >$ver, 1.7.32, rev, 21.12.06 can update to 24.02.19. The other model will tell the DR FW is not required to update.
This step can only be carried out if at least the v4.3 APP is installed. If v4.3 is installed, this step can also be carried out independently without updating the other modules.

Open the device settings – reconnect the USB Update stick with prom.bin at USB-1:
Settings > Others > go to the bottom page view to “DR Sensor Update” (see 1) and select the line to start the DR sensor update (2). The process takes about 1 minute (3). Once the installation is complete, a success message is displayed and the installed DR sensor FW version is displayed, which is required for version check at step 5 (4).
The DR sensor version can be displayed again later by performing a <DR sensor reset>. This briefly restarts the IC and interrupts the GPS signal.

Step 4: DAB FW installation (optional in case of v15 or higher DAB version installed):

Approximately required time ~5 minute.
This step is only required if the V15 DAB FW IS NOT installed. Customers with previously v4.1 or v4.2 installed – DO NOT require repeating the DAB FW Update. Customers with older DAB FW than v15 installed, please update DAB FW.
The DAB FW update can also be updated separately. A separate, newer DAB FW can also be made available for this purpose at https://www.xzent.com/support/software/ If a separate DAB FW is published, you will find customised instructions with the version.
Note : to avoid accidentally repeating APP or MCU update, you can delete