Troubleshooting > Checking Versions of Firmware and Updating

(2)Procedure for updating

1)Acquire the data for updating of firmware and create a disc or card for updating. Information on how to obtain the firmware data and create a disc/card containing upgraded firmware will be reported on service bulletin, etc.

2)Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder. A battery cannot be used because it may interrupt power of the DVD video camera/recorder during work.

3)Insert the disc/card for updating firmware.

4)Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” when using a disc for updating, or to “[CARD]PHOTO” when using a card for updating.

5)After approx. 20 seconds, the updating start screen (Fig. 4-6-2) will appear, and the firmware programs will be automatically updated thereafter. During updating, the screens showing that designated firmware program is being updated will appear, followed by the screen showing that updating is complete.

However, not all firmware programs need updating every time: The same version screen will appear for firmware programs that do not require updating.

6)When all required updating is complete, the screen for verifying the version of updated firmware will appear, and the updated firmware will be displayed in red.

7)To complete updating, set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then remove the disc/card for updating.

Updating Start Screen

Firmware Update

Start Firmware update.

System Update Screen

Firmware Update

Updating system.

Do not turn off power.

Drive (Main) Update Screen

Firmware Update

Updating drive (Main). Please wait about 2 minutes.

Do not turn off power.

Drive (Core) Update Screen

Firmware Update

Updating drive (Core).

Please wait about 20 seconds.

Do not turn off power.

Updating Completed Screen

Firmware Update

Firmware updated.

Screen of Verifying the Version

Firmware Update

Model: DZ-MV5-PAL

System: Ver. ×.××

Drive (Main): ××××.××.××.REV

Drive (Core): ××××.××.××.REV

Turn off power

Same Version Screen

Firmware Update

Same revision.

Cannot update.

Fig. 4-6-2

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