Sony PXW-X500 Quick Start Manual

Introduction
This document describes the procedure for upgrading the
PXW-X500 to the latest version.
First save the upgrade data to an SD card, and then use the
menu to perform the upgrade.
For details on using menus, refer to the operation
manual.
Before Upgrading
About the upgrade procedure
The following steps are required in order to upgrade
firmware.
A Save the user settings data of the camcorder
to an SD card.
B Upgrade the firmware of the camcorder.
C Upgrade the proxy recording and wireless
LAN connection functions.
D Load the user settings data of the camcorder
from an SD card.
About the Required SD Cards
Prepare three SD cards, described in the following table.
Each SD card should only be used in the corresponding
procedure shown.
SD card type
Configuration data SD card
Upgrade SD card
PROXY SD card
Notes
• For details about supported SD cards, refer to the
Operation Manual.
• Always use SD cards that are formatted using the
format function of the camcorder.
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Procedure
A D
B
C
Getting Started
Notes on Performing Upgrade
• For details about obtaining the upgrade files, contact
your Sony dealer.
• Be sure to use the AC adaptor (AC-DN10 or AC-
DN2B) when performing the upgrade. If a battery pack
is attached at the same time, upgrading is still supported
if the AC power supply is interrupted.
• Do not do any of the following while performing the
upgrade. Doing so could interrupt the upgrade process,
and cause a malfunction.
– Eject or insert the upgrade SD card
– Turn the power off
• Disconnect connected devices (such as USB wireless
LAN module (IFU-WLM3), SDI, HDMI, microphone,
viewfinder, and lens) and eject any media in the SxS
memory card slots before upgrading.
• Check the operation of the camcorder before using the
camcorder after upgrading.
In particular, after upgrading from V1.06, check the
recording/playback operation when the video format is
MPEG HD and MPEG IMX.
For details about using the camcorder, refer to the
operation manual.
Checking the Current Version
Display Maintenance >Version >Number in the setup
menu.
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