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  • Page 1 PXW-Z100 Update Manual...
  • Page 2 How to identify whether your camera needs an Update Please check the version of the system software, following the procedure listed below. How to check the system software version Switch ON the POWER of the camera. Go into the menu by pressing the “MENU” button. Go into “Version”...
  • Page 3 How to identify whether your camera needs an Update How to check the system software version Former version VX.XX...
  • Page 4 • Please use a SDHC card (Speed Class: 4-10/UHS cannot be used/Capacity 2-32GB) or a SD card (File System: FAT16/Capacity: up to 2GB). • Format the SD/SDHC card using the PXW-Z100 “FORMAT MEDIA” function.  Please refer to the instruction manual regarding the “FORMAT MEDIA” function.
  • Page 5 Copy the Update System Software to the media (SD/SDHC) Prepare the Media Card Prepare the media card (SD/SDHC) for the update. Format the media card (SD/SDHC) using the camera. Update might not start, if the media is not correctly formatted. If you format the media, all files included in the media will be deleted.
  • Page 6 Copy the Update System Software to the media (SD/SDHC) Prepare the Media Card ■How to Format the Media 1. Insert the media into the “UTILITY SD” slot of the camera and turn the POWER ON. 2. Go into “MENU” using the MENU button and select “SD Card” in the “FORMAT MEDIA” menu. Press “SET” and format the media.
  • Page 7 Copy the Update System Software to the media (SD/SDHC) Copy the update system software(***.bin) onto the Media Card(SD/SDHC) Remove the media card(SD/SDHC) from the camera after formatting the media, and insert it to your PC/Mac. Depending on your PC/Mac environment, execute one of the following procedure to copy the update system software file to the media card.
  • Page 8 Update the System Software Caution Please use the AC Adaptor (AC-NB12A) during the system software update. If the power of the camera turns off during the system software update, the camera might not work properly. Please make sure the cable of the AC Adaptor does not detach. If the media card is ejected during the system software update, the camera might not work properly.
  • Page 9 Update the System Software 1. Insert the media card (SD/SDHC) for the system software update, and turn the POWER ON by turning the “POWER” switch. 2. Go to “Version” in the “System” menu and select “Version Up”. 「Please use the AC Adapter; Upgrade Version?」 will appear on the screen. VX.XX VX.XX...
  • Page 10 Update the System Software 3. Select “Execute” 「Version Upgrade VX.XX > VY.YY」will appear on the screen (X.XX: former version, Y.YY: new version) VX.XX VY.YY If the system software data is not found [Version Upgrade No File] will appear on the screen. Possible cause is listed below.
  • Page 11 Update the System Software 4. Select “Execute” Version update will begin. Version update will be executed in two phases, Phase 1 and Phase 2. When the version update begins, the REC lamp will start blinking, and [Version Upgrade Elapsed Time XX:YY:ZZ Executing…...
  • Page 12 Reboot the camera and redo the whole process from the beginning. When the Update Failed [Version Upgrade Error!!] will appear on the screen. Redo the whole process from the beginning. If the error still appears, camera might need repair, please contact your local Sony service center.
  • Page 13 Update the System Software 5. Reboot the camera. 6. Check the system software version. VY.YY If the System Software Version is not Updated. Please check the procedure and redo the update again.