JVC D‐ILA Projector Firmware Update Procedure
This document describes the procedure to update the firmware for JVC D‐ILA Projectors:
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DLA‐RS10
DLA‐RS20
DLA‐HD350
DLA‐HD750
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It is important that the correct firmware update file be used for the appropriate projector. Use of incorrect
firmware file could render the projector inoperative.
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Customized settings on the projector would be erased during firmware update. Note down the customized
settings and re‐enter after firmware update is completed.
End‐user agrees to use this firmware at his own risk. End‐user bears the total responsibility for any failure
arising from installing the firmware.
Procedure shown in this document is for DLA‐HD750 and DLA‐RS20. Procedure for DLA‐HD350 and DLA‐RS10
is similar to that shown here.
File Download:
Download the appropriate firmware update file for your projector model to your PC desktop. It is a self‐extracting
file and installs the ILA‐FPJ Updater to the PC.
Tools Required:
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JVC Update Program Installer: ILA‐FPJ Updater
Standard PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista with USB Port
USB to Mini‐USB cable
Philips screwdriver
USB Driver Installation:
JVC ILA‐FPJ Updater program should have been installed on your PC at this point. Next step is to install the USB driver
so that PC can communicate with the projector using USB connection. Administrator level access to the PC is
required to proceed.
1. Press the STANDBY button twice to put the projector in STANDBY mode. Unplug the power cord from the
projector.
2. Remove the screw and cover located to the left of the AC connector exposing the USB connector.
3. Plug the Mini USB end to the connector on the projector and the other end to the PC.
4. Press and hold the STANDBY button on the projector while plugging in the power cord. The three LEDs on the
projector should be lit to indicate Download Mode.
5. PC detects the projector as new hardware. Then it opens Found New Hardware Wizard to help install the
drivers.
6. In the Hardware Wizard screen, for the question “Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for
software?” click on “No, not this time”, and then click “Next”.
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Firmware Update:
1. While in STANDBY mode, remove the power cord.
2. Press and hold the STANDBY button on the projector while plugging in the power cord. The three LEDs on
the projector should be lit to indicate Download Mode.
3. Launch the ILA‐FPJ Updater program from the START→ All Programs button.
4. Click on “Browse” button and navigate to locate the appropriate file. The update file has the projector
model number, its version and the file extension .brec2. For example, HD750‐V1_1.brec2 can be found
at “\Program Files\ILA‐FPJ\Updater\HD750_V1_1 ”. Select the appropriate update file and click “Open”.
5. The path and filename will be shown at the top of the program. Click “Update” button.
6. Choose the appropriate projector model, and click “OK”. Next is a message to confirm the selected
projector model to be updated.
7. Click “Yes” to start downloading the image file.
8. It takes approximately 2 minutes to update and progress bar shows the activity. When finished updating,
click on “OK” button.
9. After a 5‐second wait, press the STANDBY/On button on the projector. The 3 LEDs will flash slowly for
approximately 40 seconds after which the projector goes into STANDBY MODE.
FIRMWARE VERSION CHECK
1. Leave the USB cable connected. Press the STANDBY button and wait for the blue‐back picture to be
displayed. Click on the “Get Ver.” button on the Updater Program. If update is successful, it should
display “ver 1.1”.
After update is finished, switch off the projector. Remove the power cord. Unplug the USB cable and reinstall
the cover with screw.
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