Epson R-D1 Product Support Bulletin
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1. the firmware upgrade Firmware loading not complete Battery low Turn off the camera Other errors Page 8 of 9 PSB 2006 06 001 lf another error occurs during the upgrade the screen below is displayed Look at the table below the line corresponding to the error number showing the error meaning and the solution Error No 01 Firmware loading not complete Turn off the camera Error Meaning Cid Solutio S 01 The memory card has been removed This leads to an onerous repair Please contact the support service The content of the firmware has been This leads to a time consuming altered or the download was not repair Please contact Epson carried out correctly The firmware files Technical support at 1 562 276 4303 may be corrupt downloaded oroceed again with the upgrade The firmware file name is not correct The firmware file has been altered This leads to a time consuming repair Please contact Epson Technical support at 1 562 276 4303 Page 9 of 9 PSB 2006 06 001 EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date 11 4 2005 Originator TC JQ PSB PSB 2005 11 001 Authorization Vgs Reference N A Total Pages 1 Product s Epson R D1 Digital Rangefinder Camera Subject Information on Cleaning the CCD Sensor This bulletin was created to provide information on Cleaning the CCD Sensor for the Epson R D1 Digital Rangefinder Camera Procedure If there are any black spots in the same place on all the ph2. EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date 06 01 2006 Originator TC AP PSB PSB 2006 06 001 Authorization paps Reference TE 06 0051 Rev A Total Pages 9 Product s R D1 Digital Rangefinder Camera Subject R D1 Firmware version 2 0 Upgrade Service Information This bulletin was created to inform you of the release of the major service release firmware update to version 2 0 that will significantly enhance and improve functionality of your Epson R D1 Digital Rangefinder Camera Significant added functions Picture preview magnifying power change Jpeg from x10 to x16 RAW from x2 to x16 Film set up default value change The RD 1 default film can be set to 1 2 or 3 the value 1 will have a portrait shooting set up the value 2 will have a landscape shooting set up and the value 3 will have a night view shooting set up Still the original film set up values will be kept right after the firmware upgrade The new default value will be set after Initialize Settings is performed Color Space change Adobe RGB is now supported Simultaneous RAW JPEG image record This function records a picture simultaneously in two different files Jpeg H and RAW under the same file number Quick view Function This setting allows the picture to be displayed on the LCD right after the shot is taken Noise reduction for long exposure time The Noise Reduction setting is now just On or Off regardless of exposure time CCD pix
3. ader that can connect to your computer system Download the Firmware Download the firmware update instructions and data files from the Epson Internet support web page at http support epson com Once on the support web site navigate to Digital Photography gt Digital Cameras gt R D1 Then select Drivers amp Downloads and select your Operating System Find the file name Page 3 of 9 PSB 2006 06 001 epson 1884 exe for Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP or epson11885 dmg for Macintosh OS X version 10 2 x to version 10 4 x The downloaded file is a self extracting archive The procedure to extract the file will vary according to your computer operating system lf you are using Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP epson11884 exe will extract to the C EPSON epson11884 rd1__firmware_update_20 folder lf you are using Macintosh OS X 10 2 x 10 4 x a folder called epsoni1885 rd1__firmware_update_20 should appear on the desktop when the file is extracted Format the Memory Card Warning Formatting the SD card will erase all the data contained on the memory card Please make sure it does not contain any important data before formatting 1 a 3 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot of the R D1 see the R D1 user manual for more details on the way to insert the card Format the memory card in the R D1 memory card slot see the R D1 user manual for more details on the way to format the card When the c
4. amera Removing the SD Memory Card turns off the electricity to the CCD sensor 2 Rotate the shutter speed dial to B Bulb and then install the cable release 3 Insert a fully charged battery into the camera then turn the power switch to the on position Do not use a deteriorated battery or a battery with low power It may cause the shutter to close during cleaning 4 Operate the shutter charge lever to charge the shutter and then remove the lens or the lens mount cover 9 Open the shutter using the cable release and then lock it Make sure to use a locking cable release so the shutter does not close during cleaning Blow the dust off the CCD sensor using the camera blower carefully Unlock the cable release after cleaning the sensor then close the shutter Attach the lens or the lens mount cover then remove the cable release Cleaning is complete OND Page 1 of 1 PSB 2005 11 001
5. ard format is complete remove the card from the R D1 memory card slot Copying the Firmware Update Files to the Memory Card 1 2 Insert the memory card in the computer or in the card reader and have the computer recognize the card See the computer or card reader user manual for more details When the memory card is recognized you will see the card drive icon in the My Computer window for Windows users or on the desktop for Macintosh users Drag and drop to the memory card a copy of the files R_D1_010214 E BIN and ss 3 010002 ram which can be found in the C EPSON epson11884_rd1 firmware_update_20 folder or the epsoni1885 rd1__firmware_update_20 folder if you are using Macintosh OS X 10 2 x 10 4 x Notes When copying the two Firmware data files on the memory card make sure you copy the files on to the root directory or top level of the card If the files are copied to a folder on the memory card the firmware upgrade will not work Do not remove the memory card from the computer or the card reader if the copy is still in progress See your computer or card reader manual for more details on the way to remove the memory card Set the memory card in the R D1 1 Install a fully charged battery in the R D1 If needed see the R D1 manual for the battery installation information You must make sure that the battery is fully charged before performing the firmware upgrade Page 4 of 9 PSB 2006 06 001 2 Insert the me
6. e the JOG Dial if you have images on the SD Card and press the ENTER Button c Use the JOG Dial to select Basic Setup and Press the ENTER Button turn the JOG Dial to select LCD Brightness and press the ENTER Page 6 of 9 PSB 2006 06 001 button If the screen displays R D1 Ver 2 0 as in the screen below the upgrade is correct lt E R D1 Ver 2 0 Attention After the Firmware upgrade the user s Film Settings set up will be maintained In order to reset the Film Settings back to the camera default set up you will need to perform an Initialize Settings from the Settings menu This will however also reset all user selectable camera settings back to default set up The exception to Initialize Settings is the camera s language date and time these settings will be maintained Page 7 of 9 PSB 2006 06 001 gt If the upgrade is unsuccessful lt If the upgrade is cancelled When the upgrade is cancelled the screen below is displayed In order to proceed again with the upgrade turn off the camera with the power switch and do the procedure again Starting from Perform the firmware upgrade Firmware loading not complete Turn off the camera If the battery is low When the battery is low the screen below is displayed and the upgrade cannot be performed Turn the camera off with the power switch install a fully charged battery and do the procedure again starting from Perform
7. el defect correction function This function allows the CCD pixel defect correction function to be set from the menu Compatible with PRINT Image Matching 3 LCD display playback time s shutter release processing change For LCD display playback time the shutter operates as if it is in full release mode Auto white balance shot color change The reddish counter effect on a shot taken under incandescent lighting is reduced Noise reduction when shooting with the ISO1600 set up Multi shot function improvement The number of successive shots goes from 2 to 3 Page 1 of 9 PSB 2006 06 001 R D1 Firmware Update Instructions This document provides the instructions for updating the EPSON R D1 digital camera firmware Please read these instructions completely before attempting the firmware update Important remarks concerning the firmware upgrade Once you have upgraded your Epson R D1 digital Rangefinder camera to firmware version 2 0 you will not be able to downgrade or return to previous versions of the firmware Please take this into consideration prior to the upgrade If your memory card contains data we recommend making a back up of the important data to your computer since the data stored in the memory card might be deleted when the memory card Is formatted Due to the new functions added by the upgrade picture capacity of memory cards is decreased about 10 This firmware upgrade operation may be performed by E
8. mory card containing the firmware data described above into the R D1 memory card slot See the R D1 manual for more information on the memory card insertion Perform the firmware upgrade 1 With the R D1 turned off simultaneously press and hold the MENU NM button and the USER button os then turn ON the R D1 power switch JOG Dial MENU Button SD Card USER Button aban containing firmware Warning Do not remove the memory card or turn off the power switch during the firmware upgrade process This will cause an upgrade failure and may render the camera unusable 2 When the screen below is displayed turn the JOG dial see image above until OK is highlighted then press the ENTER button c Firmware Update OK Cancel ENTSet age 5of9 PSB 2006 06 001 3 The screen below is displayed when the upgrade starts Loading firmware ss rf i j i i i 1 j i l a F e a s al b e a 4 When the screen below is displayed the firmware upgrade has successfully completed Check that the Version is 2 0 and then turn off the camera with the power switch Firmware loading complete Turn off the camera RD Confirm that the firmware has been properly upgraded Turn on the R D1 with the power switch turn on the LCD display by pressing the LCD ae Button LD then bring up the Main Menu with the MENU Button ML Select Settings you may need to us
9. otos you take there might be dust on the CCD sensor inside your camera Follow the instructions below to clean dust off the CCD sensor Use an air blower for cameras manual type without a brush and use a locking cable release Important Notes Do not touch the CCD sensor with any object s including your fingers cleaning brushes tools or cloths Doing so may scratch or damage the surface of the CCD sensor and affect the quality of your photos Epson America Inc only supports the use of hand blowers for cleaning your CCD If Epson determines there are scratches or evidence that you have touched the CCD sensor the repair will not be covered under warranty Do not use air compressors or canned air air dusters of any kind for cleaning the CCD Even photography grade canned air can release unwanted moisture or contaminants under certain conditions This is why we only recommend the use of hand powered blowers Do not put the blower inside the lens mount otherwise the shutter or CCD sensor may be damaged if the shutter closes or comes in contact with the blower o Damage caused by not following the instructions in this bulletin is not covered by your camera s warranty even if it is within the warranty period If repair is necessary you will be billed for the repair If dust cannot be removed from the CCD sensor following the procedure below contact the EPSON Connection at 1 562 276 4303 1 Remove the SD Memory Card from the c
10. pson customers Be sure to perform the upgrade by strictly following the instructions in this guide Do not alter the firmware files in any way There should be no failure by following the firmware update instructions Please understand that if the upgrade fails due to any reason battery removal low battery etc it will lead to time consuming repairs of the R D1 on which the upgrade has failed Page 2 of 9 PSB 2006 06 001 Firmware Upgrade Process Download the firmware data from the EPSON homepage Uncompress the file on your computer Copy the firmware data from your computer to a memory card Insert the memory card containing the firmware data in the R D1 Upgrade the firmware of the R D1 Check the upgrade Before performing the upgrade prepare the below items e The R D1 camera to be updated e Make sure the battery pack for the R D1 camera to be updated is fully charged If the camera loses power during the update costly damage may occur to the camera e A Secure Digital SD memory card with at least 16 MB available free space on the card Please copy any data on this card to another location since this procedure requires the card be formatted prior to use e A computer with an internet connection e A Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP computer or a Macintosh computer with Mac OS X 10 2 x 10 4 x fitted with a SD card reader o If the computer does not have a SD card reader you will need to provide an external card re
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