InfReC Thermo GEAR G120EX/G100EX/G120/G100 Firmware Update Procedures

How to Update

  • Software Name: G120EX/G100EX/G120/G100 Firmware Program
  • Supported Models: G120/G100 Series (G120EX / G100EX / G120EX-D / G100EX-D / G120 / G100 / G120D/ G100D)
  • File Name:
    • G120EX_G100EX.zip (Exclusive for G120/G100 series equipped with the firmware of version 3.2 or later)
    • G120_G100.zip (Exclusive for G120/G100 series equipped with the firmware of version 3.1 or earlier)

When updating, follow the instructions below. If you do not follow the instructions, there is a possibility to be destroyed G120/G100 main internal flash memory and not to boot up correctly anymore. In that case, you must pay the repair fee even within the warranty period.
Please refer to the following section to check the firmware version currently installed with your unit.

  • * Attention
    References made herein as "G120/G100" are collectively means G120EX / G100EX / G120EX-D / G100EX-D / G120 / G100 / G120D/ G100D.

Cautions

  1. DO not format the SD card from the Windows Explorer. Always use the SD card is formatted in the G120/G100 series main unit.
  2. "G120EX/G100EX/G120/G100 Firmware Program" is exclusive for G120/G100 series main unit. Be sure NOT to use this firmware program for other models.
    Check the model number on the rating label at the bottom of the camera.
    How to Check
    Rating Label
    Rating Label
    Please DO NOT install this firmware to Custom-Ordered G120/G100
  3. DO not turn off the power of G120/G100 series main unit during updating
  4. Always use AC adapter and a fully charged dedicated Battery Pack during updating in case the power supply of G120/G100 series main unit should turn off unexpectedly
  5. DO not remove the SD card during updating
  6. Backup your data in SD card before updating
  7. Never make a copy of firmware directly from PC to SD card installed in G120/G100 main unit via USB interface. If you would like to copy the firmware to SD card, use SD card Reader-Writer connected to PC.

Required Equipments

  1. G120/G100 series main unit
  2. AC adapter and a fully charged dedicated Battery Pack
  3. SD card (came as standard accessory and formatted in the G120/G100 series main unit)
  4. Personal computer with Microsoft® Windows® and a SD card reader

Procedures

  1. Download "G120EX_G100EX.zip" or "G120_G100.zip" to a folder.
  2. Double-click the "G120EX_G100EX.zip" or "G120_G100.zip" icon and below files will be uncompressed on the folder. Make sure all of the below exist.
    Firmware program: update/G100.bin
    Update contents file: ReadmeENG.txt (English)
    Update contents file: ReadmeJPN.txt (Japanese)
  3. Copy the "update" folder on the root folder of the SD card. (You will find the firmware program "G100.bin" in the folder.)
  4. Confirm that the G120/G100 series main unit is turned off, and then connect an AC adapter and insert the SD card to G120/G100 series main unit.
  5. Turn on the power while pressing the "REC/FRZ button" and "VIS button" on the G120/G100 series main unit. Keep pressing and holding the "REC/FRZ button" and "VIS button" until the "Updating Image (cf. procedure 6)" appears on the G120/G100's screen.
  6. After about 5 to 10 seconds, firmware updating starts and the "Updating Image" appears. You can release the "FRZ/REC button" and "VIS button" at this procedure.
    Caution
    • NEVER pull out the SD card during updating
    • DO NOT turn off the power of G120/G100 series main unit during updating
    • If the camera does not work correctly after automatic startup, restart the camera
    Firmware upgrading starts
  7. It takes about 2 minutes until the updating will finish. Make sure the camera starts up normally and "Run screen" is displayed properly.
    Run screen

To Check Version

Follow below instructions and check if updated version is identical to the initially uncompressed file.

  1. Select "SET UP" from menu and press CENTER at "VERSION".
  2. The Version screen shows up as follows.
    Version screen

Others

  1. All copyrights on this software are reserved by Nippon Avionics Co., Ltd. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, or modification of this software in whole or in part is prohibited.
  2. Copying of this software to a SD card is authorized only when updating the firmware embedded in the G120/G100 series main unit. No part of this software should be copied for other purposes.
  3. The contents of this software are subject to change without prior notice.
  4. This software is intended for Nippon Avionics customers who have purchased the G120/G100 series.

Download

Model & Revision Number Download File
  • G120EX / G100EX / G120EX-D / G100EX-D: R15 or later
  • * "R15" shows the "Revision Number" listed on the rating label at the bottom of camera
  • * This program is exclusive for G120/G100 series equipped with firmware version 3.2 or later. Do NOT execute this program to the camera with firmware version 3.1 or earlier.
  • G120EX / G100EX / G120EX-D / G100EX-D / G120 / G100 / G120D/ G100D: R14 or earlier
  • * "R14" shows the "Revision Number" listed on the rating label at the bottom of camera
  • * This program is exclusive for G120/G100 series equipped with firmware version 3.1 or earlier. Do NOT execute this program to the camera with firmware version 3.2 or later.

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