How to upgrade the firmware? Can anyone advise me? I have the high pitched squeal from the internal mic, and have read in the reviews that upgrading the firmware can help but I can't seem to figure out how to do it. I registered the camera at Aiptek.com and searched the product support pages extensively.thanks, sally How to upgrade the firmware? Can anyone advise me? I have the high pitched squeal from the internal mic, and have read in the reviews that upgrading the firmware can help but I can't seem to... » Read More How to upgrade the firmware? Can anyone advise me? I have the high pitched squeal from the internal mic, and have read in the reviews that upgrading the firmware can help but I can't seem to figure out how to do it. I registered the camera at Aiptek.com and searched the product support pages extensively.thanks, sally « Show Less
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Oh gosh I wish I could help. I don't even have the same computer anymore, so I no longer have the zip file. I do remember spending 2 days to get it straightened out. I would buy a new camera before going through that again. I see some good deals on newer cameras. Good luck!!
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Here it is: http://vimeo.com/5736880Thank you fishycomics...I will post if this fixes the screeching.
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Sadly that URL does not exist anymore, and if you follow the link on the Aiptek website, it now points to www.2fidelity.com/update which also doesn't exist. Can anybody host this update on a file share somehow? I'm going on vacation this weekend and was hoping to fix my camcorder before I do.
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No that's not enough....go here to download the the fix (a zip file) from Aiptek: http://www.aiptek.com/update/Be sure to open and read the instructions on the above page.It works, it adjusted the microphone sensitivity and the sound is great now!! No more high pitched squeal. And the update also fixes color levels and night shot brightness. YAY!
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Way to go you rock... I just erased my Kodak zx-3 internal memory and then updated it with latest firmware all in disk utility on my mac mini.Reformatted my sd card in the camera ....Now it is good as new.It was stoping recording after one sec every time I tried to record...Now it is fixed thanks to you my friend..Rock ON!
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Wendy, The manufacturer's website still is not on the Internet. When the company releases a new firmware version, it removes the old firmware version from the Internet download server, in the process breaking previously functional links to firmware downloads. As such, you need to send an email to TriVision support to obtain the latest firmware version for your camera and the installation instructions for the firmware. The email address listed on Amazon's product page for this camera is incorrect - the correct email address is: info@trivisiontech.com
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Here is a link to the firmware update instructions. http://content.miccastore.com/node/227 Here is a link to the firmware. http://content.miccastore.com/micca-ep600
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I am sorry I was not able to get to you as I was in Reno NV yesterday, however, I did test the microphone and it works beautiful. There are four things I can think off that might be the cause 1) change the battery and make sure is inserted correctly, 2) Make sure the stereo insert from mic to camera are pushed all the way, 3) Make sure that you check the settings of your camera, and perhaps test the mic on your computer or another camera, 4) The mic could be defective in which you should contact amazon for an exchange. Other than that, the mic works remarkably good for the price. It sounds better at 0 db. I hope that answers your question(s) and best of luck! I am sorry I was not able to get to you as I was in Reno NV yesterday, however, I did test the microphone and it works beautiful. There are four things I can think off that might be the cause 1) change the battery and make sure is inserted correctly, 2) Make sure the stereo insert from mic to camera are pushed all the way, 3) Make sure that you check the settings of your camera, and perhaps test the mic on your computer or another camera, 4) The mic could be defective in which you should contact amazon for an exchange. Other than that, the mic works remarkably good for the price. It sounds... » Read More I am sorry I was not able to get to you as I was in Reno NV yesterday, however, I did test the microphone and it works beautiful. There are four things I can think off that might be the cause 1) change the battery and make sure is inserted correctly, 2) Make sure the stereo insert from mic to camera are pushed all the way, 3) Make sure that you check the settings of your camera, and perhaps test the mic on your computer or another camera, 4) The mic could be defective in which you should contact amazon for an exchange. Other than that, the mic works remarkably good for the price. It sounds better at 0 db. I hope that answers your question(s) and best of luck! « Show Less
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There are no firmware updates that I am aware of. AND I would not expect to see one. These devices are priced to be a nearly disposable item. I would test thoroughly, quickly, and return it it it doesn't measure up.
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Dear Tim, You may have found a resolution to this already, but I figured I should mention that upgrading the firmware on the device will enable you to deactivate the sound. If you go to the sony website, download the driver, put it on a freshly formatted flash drive, plug it in, and turn the TV off and on, it should do the update. It took about 5-10 minutes. The version I had was 1.00** and the new version was 1.5**. The update didn't do miracles for me, but it did give an option in the menu to shut off the startup sound, so that's how you can do it.
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There probably isn't a need for the firmware upgrade - I couldn't find an explanations of what the update includes. The table works without it. So if yours is working and you don't notice anything unusual - than don't update. :)
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Well, I hate to be a bearer of bad news, like me, I believed you purchased a knockoff from China. The firmware is substandard and the box is crap. I suggest you try getting a refund and this time purchase a box made by Matricom, which a USA company and will have a small g on the front. I purchased a box from them last week, hooked it up and it is working great, so far. Good luck getting a refund, I was unsuccessful, the company changed it's name.
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If you email the company you bought it from ( via Amazon ) they should be able to help. Be aware the site is in Chinese so you'll have to ask in advance for a translated link... I hope this helps. I don't recall the link nor did I save it but I was sent one... It wasn't really an update... they took the firmware back one step and it seemed to help though it has not totally corrected the problem. My camera will work fine for a while then go through a phase of restarting and losing connection. I have to unplug it, count to 30, and then plug the ac adapter in again and it will work again for a while. Very problematic with no apparent resolution available.
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For all your firmware and updates go to http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/support/download-details/446. Enjoy.
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No, which is slightly annoying. With a different, but still out-of-date firmware let you hack it, but that voids the warranty and could seriously screw up the camera if you weren't confident and did it wrong.
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Thanks for the workaround. I agree it stinks to have to do this, but so much functionality for the price I probably will live with it. Maybe if we complain (and pray) enough we'll get a firmware upgrade.
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It should have new firmware. If it doesnt have version 1.3 you should download it from Fuji, it's supposed to function much better with that new firmware.
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I just noticed that there is a 1.1 version of the firmware available for the S8100 on Nikon's site. I have seen enough low-light video examples of the S8100 to realize that the AF problem is a real problem and extremely annoying. It essentially renders the video useless, and until I can confirm whether or not the firmware fixes this problem, I will not purchase this camera.All the reviews of this camera that are negative complain about the video. So it's definitely a consistent issue.
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Try reinstalling the software. Mine acts that way sometimes. I know the camera price is low end of this type of camera, and I didn't expect a superior audio hardware. Given the fluctuation of the audio quality, I assumed the buzzing issue has more to do with either the camera software or the internet connection or both, more so than the hardware itself (other wise why I get better audio than buzzing sometimes?)
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I think that the firmware is the latest at the moment of your purchase, the product is working properly for me but, if an upgrade were nedeed, you must returnt it to Darbee.