Sanyo VPC-CS1 - Full HD 1080 Video, Service Manual

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3-13. Firmware uploading procedure

1. Uploading the firmware should be carried out if the version

number (COMPL PWB XX-X) on the replacement circuit
board is lower than the version of the distributed firmware.
For XX-X, enter the name of the circuit board containing the
firmware.

2. The firmware is distributed by e-mail in self-extracting archive

format. Change the extension of the distributed file to .EXE
and save it in your preferred folder.

3. When you double-click the saved file, the firmware (binary

file) will be saved in the same folder.

4. The firmware must not be distributed without permission.

1. Overwriting firmware from the SD card
Preparation:

SD card: SD card with firmware rewritten into the root direc-
tory
Data: S411Nxxx.BIN (xxx: version)

Overwriting method:

1. Insert the above SD card.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the NORMAL mode.
4. Press the MENU button.
5. Choose the OPTION MENU 3.
6. Choose the FORMAT.
7. Toggle the arrow button to the left for 2 seconds.

FIRMWARE UPDATE will display.

8. Choose YES.
9. Press the SET button. Update is starting.

Note:

Do not turn off the camera’s power or remove the SD card
while the firmware is being updated.
The power will turn off after the update is complete.

2. Overwriting firmware from the calibration software
Preparation:

PC with overwriting firmware copied to the preferred folder in
the HD.
Data: S411Nxxx.BIN (xxx: version)

Overwriting method:

1. Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’

USB connector.

2. The USB Connection screen appears on the camera’s LCD

monitor. Choose the “COMPUTER”, and press the SET
button. Next, choose the “CARD READER”, and press the
SET button.

3. Double-click on the DscCalDi.exe.
4. Click the Firmware.
5. Choose the fimware file to use for overwriting, and click

the Yes.

6. Update is starting. The message will appear, and choose

OK.

7. After the update is complete, disconnect the USB cable

and turn the camera’s power off.

Note:

Do not turn off the camera’s power while the firmware is be-
ing updated.

3-9. Factory Code Setting

1. Check the "Factory Code" display within the Setting group.
2. 

For U.S.A., Canada and NTSC general area

If "FC_SANYO_U" does not appear, click on the "     " mark
located on the right of the "Factory Code" display BOX and
select "FC_SANYO_U".

3. 

For Europe and PAL general area

If "FC_SANYO_EX" does not appear, click on the "     " mark
located on the right of the "Factory Code" display BOX and
select "FC_SANYO_EX".

3-10. Language Setting

1. Click on the "     " mark located on the right of the

"Language" display BOX.

2. Select language. (Default is English.)
3. End "DscCal" and remove the camera before turning the

camera power OFF.

3-11. Reset Setting
Carry out reset settings after replacing CP1 board.

1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the NORMAL mode, and press the MENU button.
3. Choose the OPTION MENU 3.
4. Choose the RESET SETTINGS, and press the SET button.
5. Select YES, and press the SET button.

3-12. The Compulsive boot starting method

1. Keep SHUTTER button, and the power button depressed

while switching on the power.

2. Connect the camera and the computer with USB cable.

Firmware

QrCode

AWB

Focus

UV Matrix

R Bright

RGB Offset

Tint

B Bright

Gain

Phase

LCD

Calibration

Upload

Initialize

LCD Type

H AFC

Test

VCOMDC

VCOMPP

Cal Data

Cal Mode

OK

OK

EVF

USB storage

Get

Set

VID

Set

PID

Set

Serial

Set

Rev.

Set

Setting

Language

Video Mode

VCO

Factory Code

Hall Cal.

Backrush pulse :

Set

Get

2. Double-click on the DscCalDi.exe.
3. Input “241” to the “CalMode”, and click the OK.
4. Adjustment value will appear on the screen.
5. Click the OK.
LED light AWB adjustment value determination is effectuated
using the “LCHECK" value. If

LCHECK = lwc0, lwc1, lwc2

the adjustment values fulfill the conditions below, they are
determined as within specifications.

Adjustment value determination

lwc0=128 

±

 10, lwc1=128 

±

 10, lwc2=130 

±

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