How To Update Firmware; Preparation (Copy Firmware To Sd Memory Card); Update Procedure - JVC GY-HD100E Service Manual

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HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE

Note :
• When replacing MIF board or MAIN board, firmware update is essential.
• Do not turn the power off during the update, otherwise CPU may be destroyed and replacement of CPU or board will be
required.
• Under the battery operation firmware update can not be allowed, use the AC adapter.
• When update is failed audio AUTO LED's are flashing alternately. In this case try again after removing SD memory card.
• Remove the IEEE1394 cable, otherwise it may cause some troubles on GY-HD100.
• Do not format the SD memory card by PC.
The SD memory card formatted by PC will not work correctly due to wrong formatting. In this case format the SD memory card
on GY-HD100.
You can also format the SD memory card using the general digital still camera equipped SD memory card slot, or formatting
software supplied from SD memory card manufacturer such as Pnasonic.

1.6.1 Preparation (Copy firmware to SD memory card)

Note: 32MB - 512 MB of Panasonic SD memory card is recommended.
(1) Download the update file from JS-NET and unzip it to a PC.
(2) Insert the SD memory card to the PC and confirm that no file is in the SD memory card. If there are some files, delete them.
(3) Copy the unzipped update file(s) to the SD memory card.

1.6.2 Update procedure

(1) Eject and take out the cassette if loaded, and close the cassette cover.
(2) While pressing USER2 and USER3 buttons, turn on the power. Both HDV and DV LED will turn on a light.
(3) Insert the SD memory card to the card slot of GY-HD100.
(4) Rotate the SHUTTER dial, move the cursor to UPGRADE and press SHUTTER dial.
(5) Rotate the SHUTTER dial, select EXECUTE and press SHUTTER dial.
(6) Rotate the SHUTTER dial, move the cursor to CONTINUE? and press SHUTTER dial.
(7) Rotate the SHUTTER dial, select EXECUTE and press SHUTTER dial.
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(8) When update is completed, audio AUTO LED's of AUDIO CH-1 and CH-2 are blinking slowly. It will take about seven minutes to
complete.
(9) Remove the SD memory card, then GY-HD100 will reboot automatically.
(10) Turn off the power and turn on again.
(11) Enter the Service Menu to check CPU VERSION.
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Fig.1.6.2 SYSTEM UPDATE Menu Screen
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