Sony PCV-RX401 Notebooks & Tablet PCs > Downloads Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Firmware and BIOS

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

VAIO Edit Components LE for Adobe Premiere 6.0, 6.1, 6LE and 6.5 Update Program

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

2.1.01

Size Driver

1.57MB

File Name

vec_le_03180_uk.exe

Date

17/06/2003

Observations

VAIO Edit Components version 2.1.01 LE for Adobe Premiere 6.0, 6.1, 6LE and 6.5 Update Program for Windows XP and Windows 2000.

This program will add the Real-time Preview function for Premiere 6.5 and resolves the following issues:1. When many DV-AVI clip files are posted on Timeline, it takes long time for the clip to start playing.
2. When front of DVI-AVI clip on Timeline was cut by ripple edit tool, it play from the beginning of clip.
3. CPU usage is 100% when a project using VAIO Edit components is opened.

For the following VAIO models, please download DVgate Uptae 2.5.02 for DVgate 2.5.01 before installing this update.
PCG-SRX51P/SRX51P_A/SRX51P_B
PCG-C1MHP
PCG-FX801/FX802/FX804/FX805/FX802P
PCG-NV205/NV209/NV309
PCG-GRX416G

For the follwoing VAIO models, please download DVgate Update 2.5.02.05300 for DVgate 2.3 - 2.5.00 before installing this update.
PCG-FX203K/FX205K/FX209K
PCG-SR31K
PCG-FX302K
PCG-FX401/FX403/FX404/FX405
PCG-GR114EK/GR114MK/GR114SK
PCG-GR215SK/GR214EP/GR214CP/GR214MP/GR215MP/GR215SP
PCG-GR214EK/GR214MK/GR215MK/GR215SK (CTO Units)
PCG-R600MEP/R600HEP/R600HEPD
PCG-R600MEK/R600HEK/R600HEKD (CTO Units)
PCV-RX1
PCG-FX501/FX502/FX503/FX505
PCG-R600HFK/R600MX/R600MF/R600HFP/R600HFPD
PCG-GR314MP/GR315MP
PCG-GRX315MK/GRX316MK/GRX316SK/GRX315MP/GRX316MP/GRX316SP/GRX316G
PCG-C1MGP/C1MHP
PCG-SRX41P
PCV-LX2
PCV-RX201/RX202/RX203/RX2D/RX212
PCG-FX601/FX602/FX604/FX605
PCG-FX701/FX702/FX705
PCG-GR414SK/GR414SP
PCG-GRX415MK/GRX416SK/GRX415MP/GRX416SP
PCG-NV105/NV109M
PCG-VX71P
PCV-RX301/RX302/RX304/RX305/RX306/RX312

For the following VAIO models with XP Upgrade Companion CD, please upgrade to Windows XP and then download DVgate Update 2.5.02.05300 for DVgate 2.3 - 2.5.00 before installing this update.
PCG-FX201/FX203
PCG-FX301
PCG-QR20
PCV-LX1

Download Instructions
1.Download the file vec_le_03180_xxx.exe, and save it to a download directory. (Please note this directory for reference.)
2.Go the download directory, and double-click vec_le_03180_xxx.exe. WinZip Self-Extractor program starts.
3.Click Unzip. The file will be extracted to C:\vec_le_03180_xxx.
4.Click Close to exit WinZip Self-Extractor program.

Uninstall Previous versions of VAIO Edit Components or DVgate Plug-in
1.Open [Control Panel] and double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
2.Select either [VAIO Edit Components] or [DVgate Plug-in for Adobe Premiere] and click [Change/Remove].
3.Click [OK] and then click [Finish].
4.Close the [Add/Remove Programs] window.
5.If your using VAIO Edit components or DVgate Plug-in with Adope Premiere 6.5, please proceed with steps 6 through 7 here below to delete the preset files.
6.Open the folder [C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Adobe\Premiere\Settings]. If the Application folder is not visible, please select [Tools]-> [Folder Options]-> [View]-> [Show hidden files and folders].
7. If the following folders exist, please delete them manually for each user accounts on the computer: "VAIO Edit Components - NTSC", "VAIO Edit Components - PAL", "DVgate Plug-in - NTSC" or "DVgate Plug-in - PAL".

Installation Instructions
1. Open the folder C:\vec_le_03180_xxx and double-click Setup.exe.
2. Follow the instructions on screen to install the application.
3. Click Finish when Setup is complete.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

MovieShaker DirectX9

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

1.0.00.05310

Size Driver

1.24MB

File Name

movshakeupdate05310.exe

Date

18/06/2004

Observations

MovieShaker DirectX9 Update Program 1.0.00.05310

Fixed Bugs When MovieShaker export a movie to DV camcorder under DirectX9 environment, MovieShaker deletes audio track in this movie.

Download and Installation Procedures
1. Download the file MovShakeUpdate05310.exe and save it to a download directory
2. Double click on it and unzip it on C:\Movieshaker
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Close all running programs.
5. Open the folder C:\Movieshaker, open folder Disk1 and double-click on SETUP.exe
6. Click Next. Wait while Setup installs the new software
7. Click Finish.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

SonicStage Security Update

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

1.0.00.11020

Size Driver

3.12MB

File Name

soasst-01595000-un.exe

Date

30/01/2008

Observations

SonicStage Security Update Program 1.0.00.11020
This update solves a security issue with SonicStage 4.x.

How do I update my driver?
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click SOASST-01595000-UN.exe to run it.
5. Click Next, wait while the wizard updates your software, and then click Finish.
6. Restart the VAIO.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

SonicStage

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

4.3.01.14050a

Size Driver

87.28MB

File Name

soasst-01198207-un.exe

Date

20/11/2007

Observations

SonicStage Update Program Version 4.3.01.14050a
This release resolves the issue where SonicStage can be started after installing SonicStage Update Program 4.3.00.
1. Download and save this file to a download directory.
2. Close all running programs.
3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click it.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the new software.
5. Restart the computer when the installation is completed.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Sony Shared Libraries

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

2.07.00.07120

Size Driver

1.14MB

File Name

sld_sny_2070007120.exe

Date

13/11/2002

Observations

Utilities Download and Installation procedure

Create a directory named C:\Utilities.
Download the utility file and save it to the C:\Utilities directory.
Go the download directory, and double-click the utility.exe file.
The WinZip Self-Extractor program starts.
In the Unzip to folder box, type C:\Utilities.
Click Unzip - A sub-directory will be created.
Go to this sub-directory.
Run the Setup process.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Restart your computer.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Memory Stick Pro Formatter

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

2.1

Size Driver

2.18MB

File Name

msfmtinst210.exe

Date

25/03/2003

Observations

Memory Stick PRO Compatibility
The VAIO models and the VAIO desktops listed below support Memory Stick PRO media for reading and accessing the High Memory capacity of Memory Stick PRO but does not support High Speed transfer rate and data security feature that Native Memory Stick PRO devices support.

VAIO Models: PCG-GRS614MK/PCG-GRS614MP/PCG-GRS615SK/PCG-GRS615SP
PCG-GRV616G/PCG-GRV616S
PCG-GRX616MK/PCG-GRX616MP/PCG-GRX616SP
PCG-GRZ615G/PCG-GRZ615M/PCG-GRZ615S
PCG-V505AK/PCG-V505AP
PCG-Z1M/PCG-Z1MP/PCG-Z1SP
VAIO Desktop Models: PCV-RX501/PCV-RX501D/PCV-RX502/PCV-RX503/PCV-RX504/PCV-RX511/PCV-RX512/PCV-RX513/PCV-RX514/PCV-RX515
PCV-RX612/PCV-RX624/PCV-RX644
PCV-RXM22/PCV-RXM21
NOTE: However, Memory Stick PRO formatter is necessary to be able to format Memory Stick Pro media.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Memory Stick Pro Formatter

Operating System

Windows 98(SE)

Version

2.1

Size Driver

2.18MB

File Name

msfmtinst210.exe

Date

25/03/2003

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Memory Stick Pro Formatter

Operating System

Windows Me

Version

2.1

Size Driver

2.18MB

File Name

msfmtinst210.exe

Date

25/03/2003

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

SonicStage

Operating System

Windows Vista 32 bits

Version

4.3.01.14050a

Size Driver

87.28MB

File Name

soasst-01198207-un.exe

Date

20/11/2007

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Original Drivers Package

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

Originally Installed

Size Driver

11.12MB

File Name

rx4i_drivers.zip

Date

08/06/2004

Observations

Original Drivers Package

IMPORTANT NOTE: The package you are about to download contains the drivers that originaly come preinstalled on your unit.
These drivers are automatically reinstalled on your computer if you perform a system recovery.

Furthermore, on most VAIO computers, these drivers can be found on your Hard Disk Drive in the following folder: C:\Drivers or on your Recovery CD.
The drivers included in this package are not updated drivers.
If updated versions of the preinstalled drivers are available for your model, they can be found separately in the Drivers and Updates section of the VAIO web site or via VAIO Update if your computer has this functionality.
Thus, if you are still using the preinstalled Operating System and didn't delete the C:\Drivers folder (for recent models) or still have your Recovery CD's (for older models), you do not need to download this package.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Original Utilities Package

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

Originally Installed

Size Driver

9.18MB

File Name

rx4_utilities.zip

Date

08/06/2004

Observations

Original Utilities Package

IMPORTANT NOTE: The package you are about to download contains the utilities that originaly come preinstalled on your unit.
These utilities are automatically reinstalled on your computer if you perform a system recovery.

Furthermore, on most VAIO computers, these utilities can be found on your Hard Disk Drive in the following folder: C:\Utils or on your Recovery CD.
The utilities included in this package are not updated versions.
If updated versions of the preinstalled utilities are available for your model, they can be found separately in the Drivers and Updates section of the VAIO web site or via VAIO Update if your computer has this functionality.
Thus, if you are still using the preinstalled Operating System and didn't delete the C:\Utils folder (for recent models) or still have your Recovery CD's (for older models), you do not need to download this package.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

PowerDVD for VAIO Update Patch

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

4.00.3617

Size Driver

5.16MB

File Name

powerdvd_4003617_sug.zip

Date

24/06/2004

Observations

PowerDVD for VAIO Update Patch Version 4.00.3617 for Microsoft Windows XP
Fixed Bugs
Picture may become corrupted when playing DVD

Download and Installation Procedures
1. Download the file PowerDVD_4003617_SUG.zip and save it to a download directory.
2. Right-click the downloaded Zip file and select Extract All.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the Zip file to a folder.
4. Open the folder containing the extracted files and double-click Setup.
6. Click Next. Wait while Setup performs the requested operation.
7. Click Finish.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Windows XP Hotfix Q822827

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Size Driver

820KB

File Name

hotfix822827enu.exe

Date

20/01/2004

Observations

Windows XP Hotfix Q822827
Resolved Issue

Your computer may stop responding when you put it into hibernation, and then resume it from hibernation many times.
More details about this problem can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822827

Download and Installation Procedures

Download the file Hotfix822827xxx.exe, and save it to a download directory.
Go the download directory, and double-click Hotfix822827xxx.exe.
Click Unzip - The file will be extracted to C:\q822827.
Click Close to exit WinZip Self-Extractor program.
Make sure you log on with Administrative rights.
Open C:\q822827 and double Hotfix822827xxx.exe to start the installation.
The Windows XP KB822827 Setup Wizard starts.
Click Next - Agree to the License Agreement.
Click Next - Wait while Setup performs the requested operation
Click Finish - The computer will restart.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Windows XP QFE Q813818

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Size Driver

756KB

File Name

hotfix813818enu.exe

Date

17/03/2004

Observations

Windows XP QFE Q813818 for: This QFE fix the problem that IEEE1394 storage device detection sometimes fails when the computer is resumed from Suspend or Hibernation mode on
Window XP SP1a

This QFE fix the problem that IEEE1394 storage device detection sometimes fails when the computer is resumed from Suspend or Hibernation mode on Window XP SP1a.
STOP 0x0000008E Error Message on a Blue Screen and Your Computer Does Not Enter Hibernation or Standby after You Remove an IEEE 1394 Storage Device.
Additional details about this problem can be found in the Microsoft KB: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;us;813818
This fix is to be used on the VAIO models listed below.
WinXP Pro/Home SP1/SP1a All Notebook and Desktop PCs.
Download and Installation Procedures
1.Download the file Hotfix813818xxx.exe, and save it to a download directory.
2.Go the download directory, and double-click Hotfix813818xxx.exe.
3.Click Unzip. The file will be extracted to C:\hotfix.
4.Click Close to exit WinZip Self-Extractor program.
5.Make sure you log on with Administrative rights.
6.Open C:\hotfix and double click on Hotfix813818.exe to start the installation.
7.The Windows Q813818 Setup Wizard starts.
8.Click Next. Wait while Setup performs the requested operation.
9.Click Finish.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

SonicStage

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

4.3.01.14050a

Size Driver

87.28MB

File Name

soasst-01198207-un.exe

Date

20/11/2007

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Memory Stick Pro Formatter

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.1

Size Driver

2.18MB

File Name

msfmtinst210.exe

Date

25/03/2003

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Firmware Update for CD and DVD Drive (Pioneer DVD-119)

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

N/A

Size Driver

288KB

File Name

fwu_dvd119.exe

Date

21/11/2002

Observations

Firmware Update for CD/DVD Drive (Pioneer DVD-119)
This program will update Firmware on the following VAIO Desktop models running Windows XP:PCV-RX401 (equipped with Pioneer DVD-119)
PCV-RX417 (equipped with Pioneer DVD-119)
PCV-RX402 (equipped with Pioneer DVD-119)
This Firmware update will solve the following issues:Sometimes CD- or DVD-media is not well recognized.

IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Do not shutdown the unit while the Firmware update procedure is in progress.
Do not stop the Firmware update procedure while in progress.
Not following any of the above, could severely damage your computer!!
Is my system equipped with a Pioneer DVD-119?

Click Start and right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
Select the DVD/CD-ROM drives.
Find now which DVD-ROM drive you have.
If Pioneer DVD-ROM DVD-119R appears in the list, please use this patch.
If the above does not appear in the list, this patch does not apply.

Download and Upgrade instructions

Download the file FWU_DVD119.exe to a download folder.
Close all the applications.
Go to the directory where the file is downloaded and double-click Firmware Update Pioneer DVD-119.exe to extract it.
Click the Install button - This will start the extraction of the files to the path mentioned.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility will start automatically after extraction process.
A screen will appear : 1 target device(s) is found. Do you want to update all drives ?
Click the Yes button. This will start the upgrade process.
When the process ends a screen will appear : Upgrade operation is completed.
Click OK to finish.
In case of a different CD-drive (different from Pioneer DVD-119). a screen will appear: Available target is not found.
Click OK to finish.

Special note
If the CD/DVD drive in the unit is already equipped with the latest firmware, when executing the update the screen will appear: 0drive(s) have been updated successfully, just click OK to finish.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

VAIO Edit Components LE for Adobe Premiere 6.0, 6.1, 6LE and 6.5 Update Program

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.1.01

Size Driver

1.57MB

File Name

vec_le_03180_uk.exe

Date

17/06/2003

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Windows XP Hotfix KB833228

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Size Driver

1.28MB

File Name

hotfix833228enu.exe

Date

17/03/2004

Observations

Windows XP Hotfix KB833228 for: "This QFE fix the problem that CPU usage in the Indexing Service (Cisvc.exe) increases to 100 percent on WinXP systems"

This fix resolves the following problem: This QFE fix the problem that CPU usage in the Indexing Service (Cisvc.exe) increases to 100 percent on WinXP systems.
Additional details about this problem can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;833228

This fix is to be used on the VAIO models listed below.
WinXP Pro/Home SP1/SP1a All Notebook and Desktop PCs

Download and Installation Procedures
1.Download the file Hotfix833228xxx.exe, and save it to a download directory.
2.Go the download directory, and double-click Hotfix833228xxx.exe.
3.Click Unzip. The file will be extracted to C:\Hotfix833228.
4.Click Close to exit WinZip Self-Extractor program.
5.Make sure you log on with Administrative rights.
6.Open C:\Hotfix833228 and double Hotfix833228ENU.exe to start the installation.
7.The Windows KB833228 Setup Wizard starts.
8.Click Next. Wait while Setup performs the requested operation.
9.Click Finish.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

MovieShaker DirectX9

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

1.0.00.05310

Size Driver

1.24MB

File Name

movshakeupdate05310.exe

Date

18/06/2004

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

Firmware Update for CD-RW Drive (HitachiLG GCE-8400B)

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

1.03

Size Driver

468KB

File Name

cdr_gce8400b_103.exe

Date

12/02/2003

Observations

Firmware Update for CD-RW Drive (Hitachi-LG GCE-8400B)

This program updates Firmware on the following VAIO Desktop models, equipped with Hitachi-LG GCE-8400B, running Windows XP

PCV-RX401
PCV-RX402

Resolved Issue: This Firmware update resolves the following issue:When a Music CD is written by RealOne Player, this audio-CD cannot be read by other media players.

IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Do not shutdown the computer while the Firmware update procedure is in progress.
Do not stop the Firmware update procedure while it is in progress.
Not following any of the above, could severely damage your system

If your machine is equipped with a Hitachi-LG GCE-8400B CD-RW Drive:

Click Start
Right-click My Computer and click Properties .
Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager .
Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives.
Find now which DVD-ROM drive you have.
If HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8400B appears in the list, please use this F/W Update .
If the above does not appear in the list, this patch does not apply.

Download the Upgrade:

Double-click HitachiLG GCE-8400B .
Select a folder, where this file will be saved to, for example C:\Hitachi
Click Save .

Update the Hitachi-LG GCE-8400B CD-RW-Drive: Open the Windows Explorer and go to the folder ( C:\Hitachi ) where the file (GCE-8400B_SONY_1.03.exe) has been saved.
Double- click GCE-8400B_SONY_1.03 and the Firmware update will start automatically.
When the updating is done, click on the close-button and restart the computer

Verify the firmware version of the Hitachi-LG GCE-8400B CD-RW Drive

Click Start , point to Programs , Sonic Stage and then click Backing Up Audio CDs .
Select HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8400B drive.
The version of the firmware 1.30. is mentioned behind HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8400B.
If the version is not 1.30 , then update the HitachiLG GCE-8400B CD-RW-Drive again.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCV-RX

Model

Sony PCV-RX401

Description

USB 2.0 Streaming Driver Patch

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

Size Driver

16KB

File Name

sony_hb2.exe

Date

06/02/2003

Observations

USB 2.0 Streaming Driver Patch for Microsoft Windows XP

This patch resolves the issue where the computer may display an error or unexpectedly restart when you connect a camcorder in USB streaming mode. Note that you will not experience this issue if your computer is already running Windows XP Service Pack 1.
This patch is to be used with the following VAIO desktop models:PCV-RX401
PCV-RX402
PCV-RX403N
PCV-RX404
PCV-RX405
PCV-RX406
PCV-RX407
PCV-RX413N
PCV-RX417
PCV-RXG408

Download and Installation Procedures
1.Download the file SonyHb2.exe, and save it to a download directory. (Please note this directory for reference.)
2.(Make sure the camcorder is NOT connected to the computer!) Go the download directory, and double-click SonyHb2.exe.
3.Click OK at the Update finished successfully message.
4.Now you can connect the camcorder to the computer and start using USB streaming.

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