Sony PMW-PZ1 Getting Started

Getting Started
This document describes the procedure for updating the
PMW-PZ1 to the latest version. First save the update data
to a USB memory card, and then use the menu to perform
the update.
For details on using the PMW-PZ1, refer to the
Operating Instructions.
Checking the Current Version
1
Turn on the power to the PMW-PZ1.
2
Press the [MENU] button.
The menu screen appears.
3
Press the [MENU] button while holding down the
[SHIFT] button.
The MAINT (Maintenance) screen appears, with
"MAINT" in the upper left corner.
4
Select [VERSION].
(In these instructions, "select" refers to positioning
the cursor at an option by turning the [PUSH SET]
dial and then pressing the dial to select that option.)
The VERSION screen appears.
5
Check the current version.
Notes on Performing Update
• Use the AC adaptor supplied with the PMW-PZ1, and
fasten the power cable into the cable clamp on the unit.
(This is to ensure that the power cable does not come
loose during update processing.)
• For USB memory, please use only a USB memory type
recommended for use with the PMW-PZ1. Operation is
not assured with other memory types.
• Use a USB memory with a capacity of at least 1 GB.
• If the USB memory contains any files not needed for
update, delete them or move them to some other storage
location.
• Before updating, unmount and eject any SxS memory
card from the memory card slot.
• The update operation cannot be performed using update
data that is stored on an SxS memory card.
• Do not connect anything to the MOUSE connector.
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Saving the Update Data to a USB
Memory Card
1
Connect the USB memory to a computer.
2
Format the USB memory.
From the format screen, select "exFAT" as the file
system.
Note
Formatting the USB memory erases all data that it
contains.
3
Download the ZIP file (PMW-PZ1_VX_XX_
YYYYYY_PKG.zip) containing the download data
from the update data download site and store it in any
desired location on the computer. (In the file name,
X_XX represents the version number, X.XX.)
Note
Carefully check the model name and version number
of the ZIP file and make sure you download the
correct file.
4
Unpack the ZIP file.
You will obtain the following files and folders.
• Folder PZ1_Updater
• Release Notes (pdf)
• The update instructions (pdf)
5
Copy the folder "PZ1_Updater" in its entirety into the
root directory of the USB memory.
The "PZ1_Updater" folder contains a file named
"updater_X.XX.ZZZZ.dat" which contains the
update data.
Notes
• Do not store any files in the USB memory other
than the "PZ1_Updater" folder and its contents.
• Do not change the folder organization or name of
the "PZ1_Updater" folder.
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