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IC Recorder Firmware Update

    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:

    • PCM-D100

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility updates the firmware to version 1.02 and resolves the following issues that some users may encounter when dividing the Linear Pulse Code Modulation (LPCM) messages during play back:
    • The SDXC card may not be accessible
    • Divided messages may be automatically deleted or may not play

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Mac OS® X
    • Windows Vista®
    • Windows Vista® 64-bit
    • Windows® 7
    • Windows® 7 64-bit
    • Windows® 8
    • Windows® 8 64-bit
    • Windows® 8.1
    • Windows® 8.1 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • PCM-D100_V102.zip

    File Version

    • 1.02

    File Size

    • 0.00 MB

    Release Date

    • 11-25-2014

    Download & Install

    Computer System Requirements

    This software requires a computer meeting the following system requirements:
    Note: This software is not supported on computers with upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environments.

    • One of the following Microsoft® Windows® operating systems:
      • Windows 8.1
      • Windows 8
      • Windows 7
      • Windows Vista® (Service Pack 2 or later)
      • Mac OS® X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9 or 10.10
    • USB Port:An available USB port.

    • Note: This software is not guaranteed to work for all computers even if they meet the above system requirements. Furthermore, the following systems are not supported:

      • Operating systems, other than the ones indicated above
      • Personally constructed computers or operating systems
      • Upgraded operating systems
      • Multi-boot environments
      • Multi-monitor environments

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. Download the PCM-D100_V102.zip file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    2. Extract the update install file:
      • For Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, or Windows 8 operating system:
        1. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and right-click the PCM-D100_V102.zip file, and then click "Extract All.
          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.
        2. At the "Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders" window, click "Extract".
        3. The update file is extracted to a new folder called "PCM-D100_V102".
      • For Macintosh® OS X operating system:
        1. Go to the location where the file was downloaded and double-click the PCM-D100_V102.zip file.
        2. The update file is extracted to a new folder called "PCM-D100_V102".
    3. Connect the linear PCM recorder to the computer.
    4. Browse to the "PCM-D100_V102" folder and drag or copy the update file "PCM-D100.UPG" to the root directory of the recorder.
    5. Disconnect the recorder from the computer.
    6. "Updating..." is displayed in the recorder window and the firmware update starts.
      Stop Mode Display
      Note: The firmware update takes about one minute to complete and then the stop mode display or clock setting display appears.
    7. The update file is automatically deleted from the recorder when the update is complete.

    Confirm Successful Update (optional)

    1. Power on the linear PCM recorder.
    2. Press and hold the HOME/BACK button until the HOME Menu is displayed.
    3. Select Settings (Settings icon), Common Settings, and then System Information.
    4. The firmware version is displayed.
      Note: If the firmware version is 1.02 or higher, you do not need to install this update.