4 Install FirmwareCAUTION: Do not turn the DVD Recorder OFF or press any buttons on the DVDRecorder while the firmware update is in progress.1) Power the DVD Recorder on.2) Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button to OPEN the disc tray.3) Place the CD-R with the firmware update into the disc tray with the label side facing up.4) Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button to CLOSE the disc tray.NOTE: If the firmware version in the unit is the same or higher than the firmwareCD, UNSUPPORT may be displayed on the front panel. In this case, an update isunnecessary. Please remove the disc.NOTE: If the firmware update will be installed, BYE will display on the front panel,the DVD Recorder will power off, and then power back on.NOTES:• Several messages will be displayed on the front panel during the firmwareupdate.• When the firmware update is complete, the disc tray will automatically OPEN.5) Remove the CD-R with the firmware update from the disc tray.6) Without closing the disc tray, press the [POWER] button on the DVD Recorder to powerthe unit off. The disc tray will CLOSE automatically, display BYE, and then power off.7) Unplug the power cord for at least 30 seconds, and then plug the power cord back in.8) Press the [POWER] button on the DVD Recorder to power the unit on. (The unit willdisplay HELLO and then begin the FIRST TIME SETUP.)NOTE: If the unit does not begin the FIRST TIME SETUP automatically, it isrecommended to initiate the FIRST TIME SETUP.• Tune the DVD Recorder to a channel.• Simultaneously press the [CHANNEL UP] and [CHANNEL DOWN] buttons on thefront of the DVD Recorder for approximately 10 – 15 seconds (until the unit powersoff).DMR-EZ37 DVD Recorder Firmware Installation InstructionsPage 7 of 8