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IC Recorder Firmware Update (version 1.01)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install
    Questions and Answers

    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:

    • ICD-UX300
    • ICD-UX300F

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility updates the firmware to version 1.01 and resolves the following issues that some users may encounter when dividing messages during play back.
    • When trying to play the newer part of a divided message, a "File Damaged" error may be displayed and the message may not play.
    • The newer part of a divided message may play back at fast forward speed.
    • The newer part of a divided message may be automatically deleted.

    Note: These issues do not occur when dividing messages during recording.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Mac OS® X
    • Windows Vista®
    • Windows Vista® 64-bit
    • Windows® 2000
    • Windows® 7
    • Windows® 7 64-bit
    • Windows® XP
    • Windows® XP MCE

    File Info

    File Name

    • ICDUXX00_V101.zip

    File Version

    • 1.01

    File Size

    • 0.60 MB

    Release Date

    • 03-16-2010

    Download & Install

    Computer System Requirements

    • One of the following operating systems:
      • Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate
      • Windows 7 Professional
      • Windows 7 Home Premium
      • Windows 7 Home Basic
      • Windows 7 Starter
      • Windows Vista® Home Basic (with Service Pack 1 or later)
      • Windows Vista Home Premium (with Service Pack 1 or later)
      • Windows Vista Business (with Service Pack 1 or later)
      • Windows Vista Ultimate (with Service Pack 1 or later)
      • Windows XP Professional (with Service Pack 3 or later)
      • Windows XP Home Edition (with Service Pack 3 or later)
      • Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (with Service Pack 3 or later)
      • Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (with Service Pack 3 or later)
      • Windows XP Media Center Edition (with Service Pack 3 or later)
      • Windows 2000 Professional (with Service Pack 4 or later)
      • Macintosh® OS X versions 10.2.8 — 10.6.2

      Note: 64 Bit versions of Windows XP operating system are not supported.

    • USB Port: An available USB port.

    1. Download the ICDUXX00_V101.zip file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    2. Extract the update install file:
      • For Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 operating system:
        1. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and right-click the ICDUXX00_V101.zip file, and then click "Extract All.
        2. At the "Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders" window, click "Extract"
        3. The update file is extracted to a new folder called "ICDUXX00_V101".
      • For Windows XP operating system:
        1. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and right-click the ICDUXX00_V101.zip file, and then click "Extract All.
        2. At the "Extraction Wizard" dialog box, click "Next".
        3. Click "Next".
        4. Click "Finish".
        5. The update file is extracted to a new folder called "ICDUXX00_V101".
      • For Windows 2000 operating system:
        1. Use extracting software to extract the update file.
        2. The update file is extracted to a new folder called "ICDUXX00_V101".
      • For Macintosh® OS X operating system:
        1. Go to the location where the file was downloaded and double-click the ICDUXX00_V101.zip file.
        2. The update file is extracted to a new folder called "ICDUXX00_V101".
    3. Slide the HOLD/POWER switch to the center position.
      HOLD/POWER Switch
    4. Connect the recorder to the computer.
    5. Browse to the "ICDUXX00_V101" folder and drag or copy the update file "ICDUXX00FW.upg" to the root directory of the recorder.
    6. Disconnect the recorder from the computer.
    7. "Updating..." is displayed in the recorder window and the firmware update starts.
      Stop Mode Display
      The firmware update takes about one minute to complete and then the stop mode display or clock setting display appears.
      Note: The update file is automatically deleted from the recorder when the update is complete.

    1. Power on the recorder.
    2. Press the STOP button to confirm the recorder is in stop mode.
      Stop Mode Display
      Example of the recorder display when in stop mode.
    3. Press and hold the STOP button for more than one second.
      Stop Mode Display
      The firmware version is displayed.
    4. If the firmware version is 1.01 the update has been successfully installed.