Sony PXW-X500, Service Manual

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1-12. Firmware Upgrade
1-12-1. Upgrade Firmware for Camcorder
Upgrade for firmware of camcorder is performed to use the SD memory card that stores the upgrading data in the package
file.
The aim of the time required of the upgrade is approximately 40 minutes.
Note
For how to obtain the upgrading data in the package file, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center.
Equipment required
• SD memory card
Tip
- For the type of SD memory card are available for this unit, refer to the operating instructions.
- Use the SD memory card formatted by the format function of this unit. For detail of the format function, refer
to the operating instructions.
• AC adapter Sony AC-DN10 or AC-DN2B
Note
When performing the upgrade of firmware, use AC adapter (AC-DN10 or AC-DN2B).
Preparation
1. Copy the firmware.bin in the package file (compressed) for upgrading to the root folder of the SD memory card.
Note
Do not copy the data other than the package file for upgrading to the SD memory card.
2. Turn off the power of the unit, remove the AC adapter or the battery pack.
3. Remove connection devices of the unit (USB wireless LAN module (IFU-WLH3), SDI, HDMI, microphone,
viewfinder, lens and etc.) and media which is inserted to SxS card slot.
4. Install the AC adapter to the unit and connect to AC power.
5. Turn on the power of the unit, check the unit is completely activated on the LCD monitor. (Activating required
time: approximately 20seconds)
6. Insert the SD memory card which is installed the package file for upgrade to UTILITY SD card slot on the right
side of the unit.
Version Confirmation
• Press the menu button to display the setup menu.
• Confirm the current version at the version of Maintenance menu.
Tip
Refer to the operating instructions for displaying and Maintenance menu.
Procedure
1. Press the menu button to display the setup menu.
2. Select Maintenance >Version >Version Up with SEL/SET dial and select the execute.
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