
14.0 Updating firmware
Complete the following steps to install new firmwar onto the Genie.
1. Locate and Download the latest firmware release .zip folder onto your computer from the
Resources/downlaods page at www.syrp.co.nz/support. Unzip the folder to reveal the .bin
file with the latest release.
2. Take a blank FAT32 formatted USB key and load the .bin file onto the USB stick*.
3. Prepare the Genie for upload by ensuring the unit is powered down**.
4. Insert the USB key into the USB port on the side of the Genie.
5. While holding down the back button press and hold the OK button simultaneously until the
screen starts flashing black and white which indicates the unit is reading the .bin file on the
USB key ***.
6. After approx 10 secs the Syrp logo should appear and your Genie will load as normal
entering the Setup screen. Remove the USB key.
7. Set the time, date, units and frames per second according to your region, navigate to ‘Go!’
and press OK
8. Scroll down to settings and hit OK, then scroll to ‘About’ and check that current firmware
reads the correct version.
9. Go filming!
* Do not use hard drives or other external USB devices to load the firmware. Always use a
relatively new USB key. Some USB keys draw too much power to correctly function, this seems to
be an issue with older USB keys. Do not load the .zip file onto the USB key. You must unzip the
folder and load only the .bin file.
** Please note that uploading new firmware will wipe all existing presets and settings on the
Genie. If you wish to keep settings please make a note of them and reinstall after update.
*** If the red indicator light around the OK button is red then the firmware has not correctly
installed. Power off the device and try again. Consider a new USB key from a reputable brand.
Tested USB keys include: Sandisk Cruzer Blade
Click here to watch the tutorial video: https://vimeo.com/68751060