Firmware update version 19226R for HAP-S1 / Z1ES
Adds a feature that allows SensMe™ to analyze channels internally
Applicable Models
- HAP-S1
- HAP-Z1ES
IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.
About this download
Benefits and improvements from the latest update
- Adds a feature that allows SensMe™ to analyze channels internally:
- Sound sources for which analysis results could not be obtained from the network before can now be analyzed
- You can now specify albums, folders, and tracks and analyze their SensMe™ channels
- For 5-minute content, the standard analysis time is about 12 minutes
- If this update is not performed, new content added from May 2019 onward will not be automatically added to SensMe™ channels
- Fixes the issue of receiving the message "In the process of updating database or communicating with other devices." and not being able to shutdown
- Fixes the issue of not being able to play some FLAC files
- If you use the "HDD Audio Remote" application, you will also need to install this update
- The latest version of the "HDD Audio Remote" application does not support the Android 3 (or earlier) or iOS 8 (or earlier) operating systems
Previous Benefits and Improvements
- Adds support for DSD Native output with USB DAC products
- Adds Volume upper limit setting (HAP-S1 Only)
- Improves the operation where HAP can turn on the power by accessing the media server while the network is on standby
- Available to use Spotify Connect (not supported in China) even with a free account
- Changes the method to access the Gracenote server
(Not available to access after 01-04-2019 without Firmware Upgrade 18777R or later) - Supports the changes to the specifications in Spotify service (not supported in China)
- Improves connection and operation with USB DAC products
- Improves stability when using the "HDD Audio Remote" application for extended periods
- Resolves an issue that music files cannot be transferred from Windows10 PC via PC settings
- Improved playback quality for the USB digital output function
- Improved network connection with "HDD Audio Remote" application or “HAP Music Transfer” application
- Improved secure communication
- Supports the following functions:
- Media Server function
- USB digital output function (USB hub for connecting each of 1 HDD drive , 1 CD drive and 1 USB DAC)
- Seek operations
- Fade In/Out function
- Adds “Go to genre/artist/album/folder” function in the Options menu
- Adds the following operations:
- Queuing the track next to the currently playing one, Queuing the track to the last
- Deleting the track from the play queue
- Creating a playlist with the play queue
- Deleting the playlist
- Deleting the track from the playlist
- Deleting the information of the disconnected external hard disk drive
- Supports Spotify Connect features
- Supports USB hub for connecting both 1 HDD drive and 1 CD drive
- Supports Wake-on-LAN function
- Improves secure communication
- Improves playback quality (HAP-S1 only)
- Supports CD ripping function from the external USB disk drive
- Supports the DSEE HX function (HAP-S1 only)
- Supports Chinese (Simplified) language
- Adds “Go to album” function in the Options menu
- Adds “Recently played” in playlists
- Supports accessing the Gracenote server for DSD files
- Adds Auto Gracenote Access menu in System Settings
- Adds Text encoding menu in System Settings
- Adds Device Name edit menu in Network Settings
- Adds Device Name display in System Information
File Info
File Name
- Firmware update 19226R for HAP-S1 / Z1ES
File Version
- Version 19226R
Release Date
- 18-04-2019
Preparation
Check the firmware version
Your firmware may already be up to date, especially if you have a new HAP-S1 / Z1ES model. If the version number is 19226R or higher, you do not need to update.
If you're not sure, it's easy to check which version of firmware you have:
- Turn on the HAP-S1 / Z1ES
- Press HOME on the HAP-S1 / Z1ES and wait until the home menu is displayed on the LCD before proceeding
- At the Home menu, highlight Settings then select ENTER using the Jog dial
- At the Settings menu, highlight System Settings then select ENTER using the Jog dial
- Highlight System Information and select ENTER
- On the LCD, the firmware version number looks like this:
"Software Version 19226R" - if the version number is 19226R or higher, you already have the most recent firmware version
What you need
- an Ethernet cable to connect your HAP-S1 / Z1ES to the internet in case of wired LAN connection
- an active internet connection
Important Notice
Updating is usually very simple. Here's how you can make sure it goes right first time:
- Read the instructions carefully or you could end up damaging your HAP-S1 / Z1ES
- Don't turn the HAP-S1 / Z1ES off - or disconnect it from the power - while it's updating
- Don't press any buttons, except the ones mentioned in the instructions
Download & Install
Set up the equipment
- Connect the HAP-S1 / Z1ES to the Internet with an Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi
- Turn on the HAP-S1 / Z1ES
Get the update:
- Press HOME and wait until the home menu is displayed on the LCD before proceeding
- At the Home menu , highlight Settings then select ENTER using Jog dial
- At the Settings menu, highlight Network Update then select ENTER using Jog dial
- The message Perform version update? is displayed on the LCD
- Select OK, and then press ENTER
- The download process starts and you see the download screen on the LCD
- After the download is complete, the upgrade starts and you see the upgrade screen on the LCD
- After the upgrade is completed, the HAP-S1 / Z1ES will automatically restart Don't use or turn off the HAP-S1 / Z1ES until the update is complete
- Check the firmware version. If the version number is 19226R, the firmware update was successful
Questions & Answers
Possible Issue During the Update
What to do if you have problems updating your HAP-S1 / Z1ES firmware using the internet.
The message "Cannot connect to server" shows on the LCD.
The problem might be with the network connection.
- In case of wired LAN connection, check the LAN cable is connected
- In the network settings, check you have confirmed whether or not your HAP-S1 / Z1ES has its own IP address
- Try the update again
The power went off while the update was in progress.
Turn the HAP-S1 / Z1ES on and try the update again
The download process (Step 6 in 'Get the update above') has already taken over 60 minutes and it is still not finished.
Cancel the network update, and then check the network connection.
The update process (Step 7 in 'Get the update above') has already taken over 60 minutes and it is still not finished.
- Disconnect the AC power cord from the mains, then reconnect it after several minutes
- Turn on the HAP-S1 / Z1ES
- Try the update again
The Update database process is stopped with failure message.
Turn off and on the HAP-S1 / Z1ES. Update database process restarts again.