RM-LVR1 System Software Update (Windows)

IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

This information is for the following models:

RM-LVR1

About this download

Benefits and improvements

This utility updates the system firmware and provides the following benefits:

Adds new clock settings
Adds the Hold button function
Adds the Camera settings function
Note: Only available with compatible cameras
(includes HDR-AS15, HDR-AS30V, and HDR-AS100V as of Feb 27 2014)
Adds the Zoom function
Adds the Automatic exposure setting
Note: Only available with compatible cameras
(includes DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 as of Feb 27 2014)
Adds the Automatic camera date setting
Note: Only available with compatible cameras
(includes DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 as of Feb 27 2014)
Adds the Memory card warning indicator
Adds the Multi camera control function
Note: Only available with compatible cameras
(includes HDR-AS100 as of Feb 27 2014)

System Requirements

Operating Systems

Windows Vista®
Windows Vista® 64-bit
Windows® 10
Windows® 10 64-bit
Windows® 7
Windows® 7 64-bit
Windows® 8
Windows® 8 64-bit
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8.1 64-bit
Windows® XP

File Info

File Name

Update_RMLVR1V200.exe

File Version

2.00

File Size

76.6 MB

Release Date

02-26-2014

Before You Start

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Before you begin

Determine if Your Device Needs the Update

This update is only for RM-LVR1 devices that currently have firmware versions lower than 2.00.
If your device firmware version is 2.00, this update is not necessary.

On the RM-LVR1 device, press the MENU button, select the (Main Settings) icon, and then press the REC/ENTER button.
From the Main Settings screen, select the (Version) icon, and then press the REC/ENTER button.
If version 2.00 is displayed, your device does not need this update.
Note: If "Ver. 1.00" is not displayed, please download and install the firmware update.

Important Notes

IMPORTANT: This utility is only for use with the Sony® RM-LVR1 Live View Remote. Do not install this utility with any other model.
WARNING!!: This firmware update and any changes incurred by it are permanent. It is not possible to return to a previous firmware version after updating this firmware. By continuing this update process and downloading and updating this firmware, you acknowledge that you are aware and understand that this update cannot be reversed.
This update process requires the following items for proper updating:
- A computer with:
  - Available Hard Disk Space: 200 MB or more
  - Installed Memory (RAM): 512 MB or more
  - A USB port.
  - One of the following Microsoft® Windows® operating systems installed:
    - Windows 10
    - Windows 8/8.1
    - Windows 7 (with Service Pack 1)
    - Windows Vista® (with Service Pack 2)
      Note: Starter Edition of Windows Vista is not supported.
    - Windows XP (with Service Pack 3)
      Note: 64-bit and Starter Editions of Windows XP are not supported.
- Device power source:
  - This update can only be performed when the remaining battery level has three bars or more. When performing the firmware update, it's recommended to use a fully charged battery pack.
    WARNING!!: The device may not operate properly if the power is interrupted during the update.
- USB cable:
  - Use the USB cable supplied with the device.
    IMPORTANT: Update functionality is not guaranteed with any other USB cable.
To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.
Please view this Operating Instructions Supplement for information on the added or modifies functions.

Download & Install

Determine if Your Device Needs the Update
Important Notes
Download and Update the Firmware
Check the Firmware Version After Updating (optional)

Download and Update the Firmware

Download the Update_RMLVR1V200.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
Note: For Windows 8, the default settings for Internet Explorer® will save the file in the "Downloads" folder. To locate the Downloads folder, click the "Desktop" tile from the Start screen and then locate the downloaded file using Windows Explorer.
Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Update_RMLVR1V200.exe file to begin the Firmware Updater.
At the "Firmware Updater" screen, confirm the following information, and then click "Next" to continue.

Connect the device to your computer using the supplied USB cable. On the LCD of the device, "USB Mode" will appear.
Verify that the remove hardware icon or is displayed in the task tray at the lower right-hand corner of the computer screen.

Notes:
- If the message "Could not find the device for this update." appears on the computer display, try disconnecting and reconnection the USB cable or try another USB port on the computer.
- Sometimes when the device is connected to the computer with the USB cable, a message appears to restart the computer. If this occurs, remove the battery pack from the device, restart the computer, reconnect the battery pack, and then start the firmware update procedure again.
When the updater recognizes the device connection, the next "Firmware Updater" screen is displayed on the computer, and the device screen displays the following image.
At the "Firmware Updater" screen, click "Next".

WARNING!!: Do not power off the device or disconnect the USB cable until the update process is complete.
When the following screen is displayed, check the version number at the lower left.

If the current version is lower than 2.00, click "Next".
Note: If the current version is "2.00", your device does not need this update. Stop the USB connection by clicking the remove hardware icon or in the task tray in the lower right corner of the computer screen, disconnect the USB cable, and then click the "Finish" button on the "Firmware Updater" screen.
WARNING!!: Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device or the computer during the update process.
Reset the device.
To reset the device, first stop the USB connection by clicking the remove hardware icon or in the task tray in the lower right corner of the computer screen, and then press the REC/ENTER button on the device.

Note: The screen will turn off after pressing the REC/ENTER button. Please continue to the next step.
At the "Firmware Updater" screen, click "Next".
After resetting, reconnection of the device is verified, and the following screen is displayed, click "Run".
Note: The update process takes about ten minutes to complete.

WARNING!!: Do not power off the device or disconnect the USB cable until the update process is complete.
When the following screen is displayed, click "Finish".
You may now disconnect the USB cable.
Power off the device and then back on again.

Check the Firmware Version After Updating (optional)

On the RM-LVR1 device, press the MENU button, select the (Main Settings) icon, and then press the REC/ENTER button.
From the Main Settings screen, select the (Version) icon, and then press the REC/ENTER button.
If version 2.00 is displayed, the firmware update was successful.
Note: If "Ver. 2.00" is not displayed, please download and install the firmware update again..

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