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Clarion M608 Software Update

M608 Improvements "12/28/2018"

  • iPod bug fixes 
  • Other bug fixes 

Estimated Update Time: 90 seconds

Download and print this M608 Software Update procedure prior to downloading and installing this software update. It is important that this procedure is done in the order described in this document as failure to do so may result in the M608 becoming inoperable. 

Please confirm the software version of your unit prior to performing the update. Refer to step “Confirm Result”. If the software version on your device matches the versions listed in step “3. Confirm Result”, then your M608 is up to date and you do not need to perform the software update.

NOTE: Do not perform this software update while operating the vessel/vehicle. Do not interrupt the power of the M608 while the update is in process. Remember to record all the “Settings” prior to performing the update process as, after the update, the settings will be reset to the factory default.


Requirements


  • A blank USB memory device (4GB maximum)
  • Access to the USB port on the M608.

Preparation 


Download the “M608.hex” file below and save it to the computer's desktop. 

  

Update 

  1. Copy the “M608.hex” file to a blank USB memory device from your PC.

  2. With the M608 powered on, insert the USB memory device into the USB port.  The unit will automatically recognize the USB memory device and display USB for 1 second and revert back to tuner.  Press and hold BND and SUB buttons simultaneously to start the update process.  During the update process unit will display “MCU UPGRADE”.

  3. Once the process has been completed, please remove the USB memory device from the M608.

NOTE: Do not interrupt the update process. The M608 will automatically turn off once update is completed.


Confirm Result


M608
Power up the M608, press and hold “BND and ▲" buttons simultaneously to display version, confirm version reads
VM-181228-1U”.

NOTE: If any of the software versions do not match, please perform the software update again.


M608.hex (7 MB)

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