Panasonic VDR-M30PP Service Manual page 42

The VDR-M30 stores the 4 types of firmware shown in Table 4-6-1 in flash memory.
These firmware programs will be updated whenever necessary to improve the performance of VDR-
M30.
Check to see whether any defects in VDR-M30 can be eliminated by updating any firmware
programs: If improvement is likely, update them.
Information:
If any corrections in firmware are made at the factory, the information on how to obtain the
firmware data and create a disc containing upgraded firmware will be reported on Quick Service
Manual, etc.
Type of firmware
System firmware
Camera microprocessor
firmware
Drive main firmware
Drive core firmware
Table 4-6-1 List of VDR-M30 Firmware Programs
Software that drives SH CPU: Controls the operation of
entire system, including recording, playback, Disc
Navigation, connections with external device
Controls the operation of camera block (including optical
system), clock, battery, input/output
These programs control the DVD disc drive system
(mechanism block)
Description Remarks
Does not require
updating