Updating the Firmware on the VPC-C6
(For Macintosh)
 
■Updating Firmware on the Camera Itself
 
Caution: Do not turn off the power during the updating procedure (this lasts about 90 seconds).

  If the power is turned off during the updating procedure, the update may not be properly completed and the camera may not start up.
  To prevent the battery from running out during the updating procedure, please use a fully charged lithium ion battery or an AC adaptor.
  Do not remove the battery or AC adaptor during the updating procedure.
  Do not operate the buttons on the camera or close the monitor during the updating procedure.
 
  1. Insert the Card onto Which the Firmware-Updating File Has Been Copied in Preparation.

  2. Turn on the Power and Set the Main Switch to “PLAY”.
    The playback screen will be displayed.
 
    Playback screen

  3. Press the “MENU” Button.  
    The menu screen will be displayed.
Menu screen

  4. Choose the Option Icon Marked
    The option settings screen will be displayed.
     
 
    Option setting screen

  5. Choose “FORMAT” from the Menu Screen, and Then Press the “SET” Button on the Left for More Than 2 Seconds.
    The update screen will be displayed.
Note 1: If you press the "SET" button when the cursor is on "FORMAT", the format screen will be displayed, not the update screen.
Note 2: Prior to updating, the existing version of the firmware will be displayed as either "FIRMWARE ver1.0.0" or "FIRMWARE ver1.0.1". Updating will replace this with "FIRMWARE ver1.1.0".
Update screen
  No Update Screen
  If the update screen is not displayed, it’s possible that the update file was not copied onto the card. Please refer to “Preparing to Update” to copy the updating file onto the card and follow the updating procedure once more.
  If the main switch is set to “REC”, the update screen will not be displayed. Make sure the main switch is set to “PLAY”.

  6. Press the “SET” Button Once, Choose “YES” and Press the “SET” Button Again.
  Updating will start.
  During the updating procedure, the screen will show the message, “LOADING. DO NOT POWER OFF”, and the access light will flash.
    Please do not turn the power off during the updating procedure (this takes about 90 seconds to complete).
     
 
    Updating

  7. Turn Off the Power Once the Access Light Stops Flashing.

  8. Turn the Power Back on and Check That the Camera is Operating Normally.
  This completes the update procedure.
  Please remember to format the memory card once more before using it again.
 
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