Performing The Upgrade - Sony PMW-EX1 Getting Started

Restart the PMW-EX1/EX3 Perform the upgrade
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Exit the Version Up Tool
a) When using a Windows computer
Beginning the Upgrade
Notes
• During the upgrade, once a message appears asking you
to confirm the connection, we recommended starting the
PMW-EX1/EX3 in accordance with the on-screen
instructions (see page 5).
• A device driver is needed if you are using a Windows
computer. Although you can install this driver
beforehand, we recommend installing it during the
upgrade process (see page 5).
• Do not turn off the power during the upgrade process,
unless an on-screen message instructs you to do so.
Doing so could interrupt the upgrade process, and cause
malfunctions.
• Unplugging and plugging back in the cable of a USB
device during the upgrade process could cause a
communication error. Never do this, because a
communication error during the upgrade process could
damage the PMW-EX1/EX3.
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Start your computer, and start the Version Up Tool by
double-clicking the "VersionUpTool" icon.
The [Version Up Tool] dialog appears.
If no problems are found in the Version Up Tool, the
End User License Agreement (EULA) window
appears, and asks you to agree to the EULA.
If an error occurs
If there is a problem in the Version Up Tool, an error
message will appear (see page 7).
2
Go to "Performing the Upgrade" (page 5).
Structure of the [Version Up Tool] dialog
box
The figure below shows the structure of the [Version Up
Tool] dialog box.
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The [Restart Connected
Device] window appears
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The [Upgrade Complete]
window appears
Version Up Tool name and version
Model to upgrade and name and version
Title bar
of Version Up Tool after upgrade
Workflow display area
Progress display area
You can check the progress of the upgrade in the workflow
display area and progress display area.
The current stage in the installation process is reflected in
the workflow display area.
The progress display area shows the percentage of the
process finished in two progress bars. When the upgrade is
complete, the top and bottom progress bars will be at
100%.

Performing the Upgrade

1
In the [End User License Agreement] window, click [I
Agree].
To cancel the upgrade
Click [I Do Not Agree].
The [Cancel Upgrade] dialog box appears. Click
[Yes].
To continue with the upgrade, click [No].
A window appears to verify that the computer and
PMW-EX1/EX3 are connected.
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Connect the PMW-EX1/EX3 to your computer using
a USB cable, and turn the power on by setting the
power switch on the PMW-EX1/EX3 to the CAMERA
position (start up the PMW-EX1/EX3).
If you are using a Windows computer, a message will
appear if the device driver is not installed. Install the
device driver, following the messages on the screen.
Note
The dialog box displayed by the OS could be hidden
underneath the Version Up Tool.
If the computer and PMW-EX1/EX3 are connected
correctly, the communication status is checked, then
the power supply, and then the model information.
Status/message display area
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