Frequently Asked Question
How Do I Update The Firmware on SmallHD 500 & 700 Series Monitors
Last Updated 7 years ago
CAUTION: Make sure you do not lose power during firmware update
1. Download the latest .zip file
2. Unzip file (extract files)
3. Read the included changelog .pdf file to see what changes are included
4. Drag and drop .bin file from download onto your SD card (Must be 16gb or smaller – FAT or FAT32 for Windows, MS-DOS (FAT) for Mac)
5. Remove SD Card from computer or card reader attached to computer
6. Insert SD card into your 500/700 series monitor
7. Turn on your monitor
8. On monitor, page left all the way with your joystick to the monitor’s Setting Menu
9. Select firmware update in settings menu and follow on-screen prompts
10. Once firmware is installed and the on-screen prompt tells you to reboot your monitor – remove the power source and then re-attach the power source to reboot (power button will not work for this reboot)
Firmware can be downloaded from https://www.smallhd.com/community/latest-firmware-for-smallhd-500-and-038-700-series-monitors
1. Download the latest .zip file
2. Unzip file (extract files)
3. Read the included changelog .pdf file to see what changes are included
4. Drag and drop .bin file from download onto your SD card (Must be 16gb or smaller – FAT or FAT32 for Windows, MS-DOS (FAT) for Mac)
5. Remove SD Card from computer or card reader attached to computer
6. Insert SD card into your 500/700 series monitor
7. Turn on your monitor
8. On monitor, page left all the way with your joystick to the monitor’s Setting Menu
9. Select firmware update in settings menu and follow on-screen prompts
10. Once firmware is installed and the on-screen prompt tells you to reboot your monitor – remove the power source and then re-attach the power source to reboot (power button will not work for this reboot)
Firmware can be downloaded from https://www.smallhd.com/community/latest-firmware-for-smallhd-500-and-038-700-series-monitors