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DVDirect® DVD-MC3 System Software Upgrade Extension

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    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
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    Required Downloads

    Unless stated otherwise, the file listed below must be installed BEFORE the DVDirect® DVD-MC3 System Software Upgrade Extension in order for it to work properly. If more than one Required file is listed, install them in the order presented on this page.

    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:

    • VRD-MC3

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility installs the DVDirect DVD-MC3 System Software Upgrade Extension version 21.0.072 and provides the following improvements:
    • Supports SDHC (SD 2.0 compliant) memory cards
    • Supports xD Type H memory cards
    • Improves compatibility with certain memory cards

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 2000
    • Windows® XP

    File Info

    File Name

    • VRDMC3_0.EXE

    File Version

    • 21.0.072

    File Size

    • 0.04 MB

    Release Date

    • 03-23-2010

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    • WARNING!! Do not turn off the drive or remove the memory card during the update process.
    • This utility requires a memory card for use with the DVDirect drive. During this process, the "vcrdmc3.svf" file is extracted and then saved or copied to the memory card. Please see "About Memory Cards" in the Operating Instructions for more information about compatible recording media.
    • When the DVDirect drive is connected to your computer as an external DVD drive, you can save the extracted file directly to a memory card inserted into the DVDirect drive. Please see "Connecting the DVDirect to a computer" in the Operating Instructions for more information about connecting the drive to your computer.
    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • 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.

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. 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.
    2. Download theVRDMC3_0.EXEfile to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click theVRDMC3_0.EXEfile to begin the installation.
    4. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the file to the desired location.
    5. At the "WinZip Self-Extractor - VRDMC3_0.EXE" dialog, click the "Browse" button to locate and select the desired location to save the extracted file, then click "Unzip".

      Note:To save the file directly to a memory card inserted into the DVDirect drive, ensure the drive is connected to the computer as an external DVD drive and powered on.

    6. At the "1 file(s) unzipped successfully" dialog, click "OK", and then click "Close".

      Note:The "vcrdmc3.svf" file should now be saved to the root directory of the memory card or to a temporary or download directory. If the file was not saved to the memory card, please copy the file from the temporary or download directory to the memory card before proceeding.

    After saving the "vcrdmc3.svf" file to the memory card, you are ready to update the software on the DVDirect drive.

    How to install the DVDirect System Software Upgrade Extension.
    1. Ensure the memory card containing the "vcrdmc3.svf" file is inserted into the DVDirect drive.

      Note:Before proceeding, make sure a disc is not inserted into the DVDirect drive and that the disc tray is closed.

    2. Power on the DVDirect drive.
    3. On the DVDirect drive, press the "Return" button to display the main menu.
    4. On the menu, press the "down arrow" to select "Setup", and then press the "select" button.
    5. On the menu, press the "down arrow" to select "System", and then press the "select" button.
    6. At the "Revision: x.xx.xx Update?" screen, select "OK", and then press the "select" button.
    7. At the "System Revision: from x.xx.xxx to 21.0.072" screen, select "OK", and then press the "select" button.
    8. The update will start and read "Upgrading firmware..." in the display and the record button will blink.

      IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the drive or remove the memory card during the update process.

    9. After the update is complete, the DVDirect drive will automatically power off.

    The installation of the DVDirect System Software Upgrade Extension is complete.