Batch# HI9677
Firmware Installation Instructions
MTP Firmware Installation Instructions
To download firmware upgrades for Hitch products:
- Go to www.gethitch.com and download the firmware version called Hitch_mtp.exe.
- After the download is complete go to the directory or folder you saved the file too and run it on your computer by double clicking on it.
- A window should prompt you to "install". Press install to start extracting the file.
- Upon completion you will notice a new file was created called hitch_update.bin.
- Copy this new file called hitch_update.bin to a USB Mass storage device such as a thumb drive or iPod*. The hitch_update.bin file must be located at the root of the USB Mass Storage device.
- Connect the device to the HERE side of the Hitch unit. Make sure the AC power is supplied to the Hitch.
Note: The file installation can only be completed with the device connected to the HERE side and the Hitch unit must be in Hitch mode. - Go to the Main menu by pressing and holding down the SELECT button. Use the scroll wheel to highlight Settings and press the SELECT button. Using the scroll wheel again highlight Update and press SELECT.
The screen will display a Copy files progress bar followed by a Checking files screen and an Updating files screen.
Upon completing the file transfer, the Hitch unit will proceed to shut itself down. You will see a Powering Off progress bar screen after which the unit will power off.
When powered up, the Hitch unit will have the new MTP firmware installed.