Sabine NAVIGATOR System Processors Firmware

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NOTE: Firmware version must be compatible with NAVIGATOR SYSTEM PROCESSORS Software version. See notes below.

Your Navigator has its own operating system which is called firmware. Periodically we may update the Navigator firmware to make improvements in the features and functions. You can take advantage of these upgrades on your own.

Important note: You must use the Navigator's RS232 connection to upgrade the firmware, the USB connection cannot be used.

Step One: The first step to upgrading your Navigator firmware is to download the Navigator Upgrade Wizard and run the setup to install the wizard software on your computer.

Step Two: Next you will download the latest firmware shown below on this page. We recommend you save it in the Sabine/Navigator directory. If you save it elsewhere make a note of it - you will need to know this when you upgrade your Navigator. The download is a ZIP file that contains firmware for all Navigators. Run WinZip and extract the firmware files.

Step Three: Run the Navigator Upgrade Wizard and follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade the internal firmware of your Navigator. When prompted make sure you choose the firmware file for your model Navigator. If you choose the wrong file the process will stop - you will not damage your unit.

NOTE: Your Navigator's current firmware version will appear in the lower right of the LCD screen briefly during boot up, just prior to the main screen.

New Navigator Firmware Version Notes:

Version 6.30 – December 9, 2008 -- download here. This firmware fixes a bug which can cause the mute controls to not work properly after loading a preset.

Version 6.29 – November 14, 2008 -- download here. This firmware is compatible with all new Navigators (NAV240, 360, 480, 4802, and 8802). This version fixes security lock functions, fixes slave unit mute recall functions, and fixes possible low level distortion on units with mic preamps.

Version 6.27 – July 24, 2008 -- download here. This firmware is compatible with all new Navigators (NAV240, 360, 480, 4802, and 8802). This version fixes a minor error in the system default channel routing for the 240/360/480 Navigators.

Version 6.26 – July 9, 2008 -- download here. This firmware is compatible with all new Navigators (NAV240, 360, 480, 4802, and 8802). This version improves the speed of serial communications between Navigators and PCs and other remote controllers. This version introduces the Ducker function in all models. This also improves the FBX functions of the Navigators.

Version 6.19 – February 15, 2008 -- download here. This firmware is compatible with all new Navigators (NAV240, 360, 480, 4802, and 8802). This version supports the blank front panel versions (-S) of all Navigators, and allows for control of the Ethernet settings, Wall Panel Remote settings, Digital I/O settings, and Device Number settings, which previously were only available using front panel control. A few bugs with the EQ display are fixed, and added Help screens are available for several functions. When using this firmware in active front panel models you will see a section called AutoMix or Ducker in the Input Menus.  This is a future feature and is not activated in this release.  Firmware version 6.19 requires Software version 6.5 or above.

Version 6.11 – November 14, 2007 -- download here. This firmware is compatible with all new Navigators (NAV240, 360, 480, 4802, and 8802). Improvements include: Shelving filter bandwidth is now in db/octave; compressor bypass function and gain reduction metering now work correctly; FBX Feedback Exterminator is now taken out of bypass automatically when entering FBX Setup mode; system default now has all channels muted. For use with Software version 6.4.4.

Version 6.02 - July 6, 2007 download here. This firmware is compatible with new Navigators NAV4802 and NAV8802. Enables correct maximum delay times for the 4802 and 8802. For use with Software version 6.25.

Version 6.0 - April 30, 2007
Initial production release — download here. This firmware is for Navigator models NAV240, NAV360, and NAV480 (not compatible with Navigator models NAV3600, NAV4800, and NAV8800). For use with Software version 6.23.

Previous Releases:
For Navigator models NAV3600, NAV4800, and NAV8800.

Version 5.11— April 10, 2006
This release fixes a bug that could cause audible artifacts when engaging the delay function. This firmware solves this bug for all models. Compatible with Navigator Software version 5.02. Download firmware version 5.11 and install into your Navigator using Navigator Upgrade Wizard, following the instructions shown above.

Version 5.10— February 13, 2006
This release improves password functions and connectivity. Compatible with Navigator Software version 5.02. Download firmware version 5.10, and install into your Navigator using Navigator Upgrade Wizard.

Version 5.06— November 22, 2005.
This release enables the Ethernet function for -EN version Navigators. Compatible with Navigator Software version 5.0. Download firmware version 5.06, and install into your Navigator using Navigator Upgrade Wizard.

Version 5.05— November 18, 2005.
Original production release. Compatible with Navigator Software version 5.0. Download firmware version 5.05, and install into your Navigator using Navigator Upgrade Wizard.

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