Sony Action Cam AS100V Firmware Version 1.00 Upgrade Guide (Mac & PC)

by Sohrab Osati | Jun 27, 2014 | 2 comments
Sohrab Osati

Sony_Action_Cam_AS100V_5A few days ago, we reported that Sony is bringing some new functionalities to the Action Cam AS100V. Most notably of these features is the ability of the GoPro competitor to broadcast live video via Ustream. The new firmware update which must first be downloaded to your computer can be done either on a Mac or PC. After the jump, the Sony Action Cam As100V firmware version 1.00 upgrade guide awaits you.

Sony Action Cam AS100V Firmware Version 1.00 – Mac

Mac users take note that the firmware runs around 200MB and can be downloaded by clicking here.

Step 1.

Determine if Your Camcorder Needs the Update
This update is only for HDR-AS100V camcorders that currently have firmware version 1.00. If your camcorder firmware version is already Version 2.00, this update is not necessary.
Check the version of your camcorder firmware:

  1. Power on the camcorder.
  2. Press the “NEXT” button. If “LIVE” is displayed, the firmware version is 2.00 and the camcorder does not need this update.
    Setting Display Screen

Step 2.

Important Notes
  • This utility is only for use with the Sony® HDR-AS100V camcorders. Do not install this utility with any other model.
  • WARNING!!: This firmware update and any changes incurred by it are permanent. It is not possible to return to a previous firmware version after updating this firmware. By continuing this update process and downloading and updating this firmware, you acknowledge that you are aware and understand that this update cannot be reversed.
  • This update process requires the following items for proper updating:
    • A computer with:
      • CPU: Intel® processor
        Note: Core™ Solo and Core Duo processors are not supported.
      • Available Hard Disk Space: 200 MB or more
      • Installed Memory (RAM): 512 MB or more
      • A USB port.
      • Macintosh® OS X versions 10.6 to 10.9.
    • Camcorder power supply:
      • This update can only be performed when the remaining battery level has three bars Battery Indicater or more. When performing the firmware update, it’s recommended to use a fully charged NP-BX1 or NP-FG1 rechargeable battery pack.
        WARNING!!: The camcorder may not operate properly if the power is interrupted during the update.
    • USB cable:
      • Use only the USB cable supplied with the camcorder.
        IMPORTANT: Update functionality is not guaranteed with any other USB cable.
  • 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.

Step 3.

Prepare the Camcorder for the Firmware Update
  1. Remove the memory card from the camcorder
  2. Ensure the camcorder battery is fully charged.

Step 4.

Download and Update the Firmware
    1. Download the Update_HDRAS100VV200.dmg file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Update_HDRAS100VV200.dmg.
      Note: Do not connect the camera to the computer yet.
    3. Double-click the “Firmware Updater” Firmware Updater Icon icon.
    4. At the Password prompt screen, enter the Name and Password for the administrative account, and then click “OK”.
      Password Prompt Screen
    5. Ensure the memory card is removed from the camcorder.
    6. Connect the camcorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
      Note: “USB Mode” appears on the LCD screen of the camera./li>
    7. At the “Firmware Updater” window, click “Next”.
      Connect the Camcorder Screen
      WARNING!!: Do not power off the camcorder or disconnect the USB cable until the update process is complete.
    8. When the updater recognizes the camcorder connection, the next “Firmware Updater” screen is displayed on the computer, and the camcorder screen displays UPDAT.
      Camcorder UPDAT Screen
    9. At the “Firmware Updater” window, click “Next”.
      Camcorder Connected Screen
    10. When the following screen is displayed, check the version number at the lower left.
      Current Version Screen
      If the current version is “1.00”, click “Next”.
      Note: If the current version is “2.00”, your camcorder does not need this update. Stop the USB connection and click “Finish”. Then power off the camcorder, briefly remove the battery pack, and then power on the camcorder again.
    IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder or the computer.

  1. On the camcorder, press the ENTER button to reset the camcorder.
    Camcorder ENTER Button Screen
    After resetting, reconnection of the camcorder is verified, and the following Firmware Updater screen appears.
  2. At the “Firmware Updater” screen, click “Next”.
    Click Next Screen
  3. When the following screen is displayed, click “Run”.
    Note: The update process takes about ten minutes to complete.
    Run the Update Screen
    WARNING!!: Do not power off the camcorder or disconnect the USB cable until the update process is complete.
  4. When the following screen is displayed, click “Finish”.
    Update Complete Screen
  5. You may now disconnect the USB cable.
  6. Power off the camcorder and remove the battery pack. Then reconnect the battery pack and power the camcorder back on.

Step 5.

Check the Firmware Version After Updating (optional)
  1. Power on the camcorder.
  2. Press the “NEXT” button to display “LIVE”, this confirms the firmware version is 2.00.
    Setting Display Screen
    If “LIVE” is displayed, the firmware update was successful.
    Note: If “LIVE” is not displayed, please download and install the firmware update again.

Sony Action Cam AS100V Firmware Version 1.00 – Windows

Windows users take note that the firmware runs around 190MB and can be downloaded by clicking here.

Step 1.

Determine if Your Camcorder Needs the Update
This update is only for HDR-AS100V camcorders that currently have firmware version 1.00. If your camcorder firmware version is already Version 2.00, this update is not necessary.
Check the version of your camcorder firmware:

  1. Power on the camcorder.
  2. Press the “NEXT” button. If “LIVE” is displayed, the firmware version is 2.00 and the camcorder does not need this update.
    Setting Display Screen

Step 2.

Important Notes
  • This utility is only for use with the Sony® HDR-AS100V camcorders. Do not install this utility with any other model.
  • WARNING!!: This firmware update and any changes incurred by it are permanent. It is not possible to return to a previous firmware version after updating this firmware. By continuing this update process and downloading and updating this firmware, you acknowledge that you are aware and understand that this update cannot be reversed.
  • This update process requires the following items for proper updating:
    • A computer with:
      • Available Hard Disk Space: 200 MB or more
      • Installed Memory (RAM): 512 MB or more
      • A USB port.
      • One of the following Microsoft® Windows® operating systems installed:
        • Windows 8/8.1
        • Windows 7 (with Service Pack 1)
        • Windows Vista® (with Service Pack 2)
          Note: Starter Edition of Windows Vista is not supported.
    • Camcorder power supply:
      • This update can only be performed when the remaining battery level has three bars Battery Indicater or more. When performing the firmware update, it’s recommended to use a fully charged NP-BX1 or NP-FG1 rechargeable battery pack.
        WARNING!!: The camcorder may not operate properly if the power is interrupted during the update.
    • USB cable:
      • Use only the USB cable supplied with the camcorder.
        IMPORTANT: Update functionality is not guaranteed with any other USB cable.
  • 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.

Step 3.

Prepare the Camcorder for the Firmware Update
  1. Remove the memory card from the camcorder
  2. Ensure the camcorder battery is fully charged.

Step 4.

Download and Update the Firmware
    1. Download the Update_HDRAS100VV200.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
      Note: For Windows 8/8.1, 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. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Update_HDRAS100VV200.exe file to begin the Firmware Updater.
    3. Ensure the memory card is removed from the camcorder.
    4. Connect the camcorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
    5. Verify that the remove hardware icon Remove Hardware Icon or Remove Hardware Icon is displayed in the task tray at the lower right-hand corner of the computer screen.
      Notes:

      • If the message “Could not find the camera for this update.” appears on the computer display, try disconnecting and reconnection the USB cable or try another USB port on the computer.
      • Sometimes when the camera is connected to the computer with the USB cable, a message appears to restart the computer. If this occurs, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, restart the computer, reconnect the battery pack, and then start the firmware update procedure again.
    6. At the “Firmware Updater” window, click “Next”.
      Connect the Camcorder Screen
      WARNING!!: Do not power off the camcorder or disconnect the USB cable until the update process is complete.
    7. When the updater recognizes the camcorder connection, the next “Firmware Updater” screen is displayed on the computer, and the camcorder screen displays UPDAT.
      Camcorder UPDAT Screen
    8. At the “Firmware Updater” window, click “Next”.
      Camcorder Connected Screen
    9. When the following screen is displayed, check the version number at the lower left.
      Current Version Screen
      If the current version is “1.00”, click “Next”.
      Note: If the current version is “2.00”, your camcorder does not need this update. Stop the USB connection by clicking the remove hardware icon Remove Hardware Icon or Remove Hardware Icon in the task tray in the lower right corner of the computer screen and then click the “Finish” button on the “Firmware Updater” screen. Then power off the camcorder, briefly remove the battery pack, and then power on the camcorder again.
      IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder or the computer.

    1. On the camcorder, press the ENTER button to reset the camcorder.
      Camcorder ENTER Button Screen
      After resetting, reconnection of the camcorder is verified, and the following Firmware Updater screen appears.
    2. At the “Firmware Updater” screen, click “Next”.

Click Next Screen

  1. When the following screen is displayed, click “Run”.
    Note: The update process takes about ten minutes to complete.
    Run the Update Screen
    WARNING!!: Do not power off the camcorder or disconnect the USB cable until the update process is complete.
  2. When the following screen is displayed, click “Finish”.
    Update Complete Screen
  3. You may now disconnect the USB cable.
  4. Power off the camcorder and remove the battery pack. Then reconnect the battery pack and power the camcorder back on.

Step 5.

Check the Firmware Version After Updating (optional)
  1. Power on the camcorder.
  2. Press the “NEXT” button to display “LIVE”, this confirms the firmware version is 2.00.
    Setting Display Screen
    If “LIVE” is displayed, the firmware update was successful.
    Note: If “LIVE” is not displayed, please download and install the firmware update again.

 

Discuss:

Have you been able to download and install the Sony Action Cam AS100V firmware version 1.00?