Updating The Camera Firmware; Updating The Firmware - Panasonic VARICAM LT Operating Manual

Updating the camera firmware

Updating the firmware

To update the firmware, an SD memory card is required.
Use the camera or P2 Viewer Plus to format the SD memory card.
1
Download the firmware from the website.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
2
Save the downloaded firmware to an SD memory card.
3
Insert the SD memory card with the firmware into the sub slot.
4
Turn the power on.
5
Press the <INFO> button to display the INFO screen. (Fig. 1)
6
Select [VERSION].
7
Press the jog dial button.
8
When [UPDATE] appears, select [UPDATE] → [OK].
This starts the firmware update. Do not turn the power off until the update is completed.
@ NOTE
t The time required for update is approximately 30 minutes. It is necessary to supply power without interruption during the update. Use the external DC
power supply instead of battery.
t Do not remove the SD memory card during the update (while the card access LED is flashing). The communication with the camera may be
discontinued, which may cause malfunction to the camera.
t Update is possible even if the card slot cover is opened.
t Even if [REC IMPOSSIBLE] error is displayed, update is possible when the firmware is saved in the specified folder of the SD memory card.
t Update is also possible from [MENU] → [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [INFORMATION] → [UPDATE].
Chapter 12 Maintenance — Updating the camera firmware
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