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STR-LV700R
9
How To Upgrade the Firmware Version
The following is the method of upgrading the control software (firmware) preinstalled in the STR-LV700R to the latest version. Note that
this method should only be employed when the software version is upgraded.
this method should only be employed when the software version is upgraded.
Note:
The firmware version installed in the STR-LV700R as of October 2003 is 1.0.3.
Before executing this procedure, check to make sure that the preinstalled software version will not be downgraded to older version.
The latest information on the software version can be found in the “STR-LV700R Support Information” at http://www.vaio-link.com /info/lv700R/
EN.
Before executing this procedure, check to make sure that the preinstalled software version will not be downgraded to older version.
The latest information on the software version can be found in the “STR-LV700R Support Information” at http://www.vaio-link.com /info/lv700R/
EN.
1. Preparation and setup of Vaio
1. Items required for writing the firmware
• Vaio for testing
• Vaio for testing
Models
Models with Giga Pocket
Models without Giga Pocket
Supported
PCV-W series
PCS-RS3 series without
functions
PCV-RZ4 series
Giga Pocket
PCV-RS3 series
All Sony Notebooks with
VAIO Media
Music playback
Yes
Photograph viewing
Yes
Video playback
Yes
No
Television viewing and
Yes
No
recording
Notes
• VAIO computer models marketed before October 2003 do not support the functions above.
• Depending on the configuration of your VAIO computer, there may be some operation restrictions. For details about these
restrictions and up-to-date information, visit the Sony home audio customer support Web site at http://www.vaio-link.com/info/
lv700R/EN/
• Depending on the configuration of your VAIO computer, there may be some operation restrictions. For details about these
restrictions and up-to-date information, visit the Sony home audio customer support Web site at http://www.vaio-link.com/info/
lv700R/EN/
VAIO computer models marketed from October 2003 running Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition.
Functions depend on the model of VAIO computer connected.
Functions depend on the model of VAIO computer connected.
VAIO computer models marketed from October 2003
• Test program disk (J-2501-266-A)
• STR-LV700R for writing firmware
• Remote commander (accessory)
• The network cable, cross-conversion cable and the connection adaptor supplied as accessories (a 100BASE-TX cross cable can also be
• STR-LV700R for writing firmware
• Remote commander (accessory)
• The network cable, cross-conversion cable and the connection adaptor supplied as accessories (a 100BASE-TX cross cable can also be
substituted for these items).
• Television set with line input terminals (video and audio terminals)
2. Connect the STR-LV700R to the Vaio for testing using the network cable, adapter and cross-conversion cable (or use the 100BASE-
TX cross cable).
3. Setup the Vaio according to the procedure given on pages 30 to 33 of the Instruction Manual.
MONITOR
USB
LINE
PHONE
HEADPHONES
MIC
LINE IN
VHF/UHF
AUDIO
– VIDEO OUTPUT –
AUDIO
– VIDEO1 INPUT –
S VIDEO/VIDEO
S VIDEO/VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
L
R
IN
HDD/MD
FM
U
AM
ANTENNA
75
Connection
adapter
To Ethernet port
Network cable
with ferrite core
(supplied)
with ferrite core
(supplied)
To Ethernet port
STR-LV700R
Attach the supplied ferrite core to the
supplied network cable before connecting
the cable to the receiver
supplied network cable before connecting
the cable to the receiver
VAIO computer
Crossover
cable
Notes
• This connection method may vary depending on factors specific to your network.
• In this conection method the VAIO computer must have a fixed IP address for the LAN connection.
• In this conection method the VAIO computer must have a fixed IP address for the LAN connection.
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