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Epson r-d1 - Rangefinder Digital Camera Product Support Bulletin

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EPSON
06/01/2006
Date:
PSB.2006.06.001
PSB #:
TE 06-0051 Rev. A
Reference:
Product(s):
R-D1 Digital Rangefinder Camera
R-D1 Firmware version 2.0 Upgrade Service Information
Subject:
This bulletin was created to inform you of the release of the major service release firmware
update to version 2.0 that will significantly enhance and improve functionality of your Epson
R-D1 Digital Rangefinder Camera.
Significant added functions:
! Picture preview magnifying power change: Jpeg: from x10 to x16. RAW: from x2 to
x16.
! Film set-up default value change. The RD-1 default film can be set to 1, 2 or 3, the
value 1 will have a portrait-shooting set-up, the value 2 will have a landscape-shooting
set-up and the value 3 will have a night-view shooting set-up. Still, the original film set-
up values will be kept right after the firmware upgrade. The new default value will be
set after "Initialize Settings" is performed.
! Color Space change. "Adobe RGB" is now supported.
! Simultaneous RAW+JPEG image record. This function records a picture
simultaneously in two different files (Jpeg (H) and RAW) under the same file number.
! "Quick view" Function. This setting allows the picture to be displayed on the LCD right
after the shot is taken.
! Noise reduction for long exposure time. The Noise Reduction setting is now just On or
Off regardless of exposure time.
! CCD pixel defect correction function. This function allows the CCD pixel defect
correction function to be set from the menu.
! Compatible with PRINT Image Matching 3.
! LCD display playback time's shutter release processing change. For LCD display
playback time, the shutter operates as if it is in full release mode.
! Auto white balance shot color change. The reddish counter-effect on a shot taken
under incandescent lighting is reduced.
! Noise reduction when shooting with the ISO1600 set-up.
! Multi-shot function improvement: The number of successive shots goes from 2 to 3.
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  • Page 1 R-D1 Firmware version 2.0 Upgrade Service Information Subject: This bulletin was created to inform you of the release of the major service release firmware update to version 2.0 that will significantly enhance and improve functionality of your Epson R-D1 Digital Rangefinder Camera. Significant added functions: ! Picture preview magnifying power change: Jpeg: from x10 to x16.
  • Page 2 Due to the new functions added by the upgrade, picture capacity of memory cards is decreased about 10%. This firmware upgrade operation may be performed by Epson customers. Be sure to perform the upgrade by strictly following the instructions in this guide. Do not alter the firmware files in any way.
  • Page 3 Download the Firmware: Download the firmware update instructions and data files from the Epson Internet support web page at http://support.epson.com. Once on the support web site navigate to “Digital Photography” > Digital Cameras > R-D1.
  • Page 4 Computer” window for Windows users or on the desktop for Macintosh users. Drag and drop to the memory card a copy of the files R_D1_010214_E.BIN and ss_3_010002.ram which can be found in the C:\EPSON\epson11884_rd1____firmware_update_20 folder or the epson11885_rd1____firmware_update_20 folder if you are using Macintosh OS X 10.2.x – 10.4.x.
  • Page 5 2. Insert the memory card containing the firmware data described above into the R- D1 memory card slot. (See the R-D1 manual for more information on the memory card insertion) Perform the firmware upgrade 1. With the R-D1 turned off, simultaneously press and hold the MENU button and the USER button then turn ON the R-D1 power switch.
  • Page 6 3. The screen below is displayed when the upgrade starts. 4. When the screen below is displayed, the firmware upgrade has successfully completed. Check that the Version is “2.0”, and then turn off the camera with the power switch. Confirm that the firmware has been properly upgraded Turn on the R-D1 with the power switch, turn on the LCD display by pressing the LCD Button then bring up the Main Menu with the MENU Button...
  • Page 7 button. If the screen displays “R-D1 Ver. 2.0” as in the screen below, the upgrade is correct. LCD Brightness R-D1 Ver. 2.0 Back Attention! After the Firmware upgrade, the user’s “Film Settings” set-up will be maintained. In order to reset the Film Settings back to the camera default set-up, you will need to perform an “Initialize Settings”...
  • Page 8 > If the upgrade is unsuccessful < If the upgrade is cancelled When the upgrade is cancelled, the screen below is displayed. In order to proceed again with the upgrade, turn off the camera with the power switch and do the procedure again starting from Perform the firmware upgrade.
  • Page 9 Please contact the support service. The content of the firmware has been This leads to a time-consuming altered or the download was not repair. Please contact Epson carried out correctly. The firmware files Technical support at 1-562-276-4303 may be corrupt.
  • Page 10 Product(s): Information on Cleaning the CCD Sensor Subject: This bulletin was created to provide information on Cleaning the CCD Sensor for the Epson R-D1 Digital Rangefinder Camera. Procedure: If there are any black spots in the same place on all the photos you take, there might be dust on the CCD sensor inside your camera.