New release of ZYLIA ZR-1 Firmware v1.3 with Remote Control

We are happy to announce the new release of ZYLIA ZR-1 Firmware v1.3 with Remote Control.
The newest firmware version provides a totally new feature to ZR-1 recorder - Remote Control. From now on you can connect to your ZR-1 device with WiFi and control recording process directly via the web browser of your smartphone or tablet.
 
With the ZR-1 Remote Control application you can:

• Start and stop new recordings
• Monitor the actual VU meter level
• Control the intensity of ZM-1 LED ring light
• Turn off the ZR-1 device after the recording session
• Set a personalized WiFi password for the Remote Control connection

ZR-1 FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE

The ZYLIA ZR-1 Portable Recorder firmware can be updated with specially prepared files provided by ZYLIA. To perform the firmware update, the user is required to upload the provided update files to a USB flash drive. The procedure is as follows:

1. Download the .bin file from the link provided by ZYLIA.
2. Upload the provided file to a USB flash drive with a FAT32 file system and at least 4GB of free space.
3. It is recommended that during the update procedure the ZR-1 should be connected to the external power adapter supplying 5V at 2.5A. The device should be also turned off.
4. Remove the SD Card from the slot and connect the USB flash drive to the ZR-1 USB socket.
5. Turn on the device while simultaneous pressing and holding PLAY and REC buttons. Release the buttons after around 5 seconds and wait until REC, SD CARD, and GAIN LEDs light up. After the three LEDs turn off, the ON/OFF LED will change the color to purple indicating that the firmware update process has started.
6. The process may last around 5 minutes. When the update ends, the ZR-1 will power off by itself.
7. Turn your ZR-1 recorder on. ZR-1 will restart to complete the configuration and will be ready for use.