Panasonic AK-HCU250 Camera Control Unit Firmware 05.79

Changes:

- New product AK-PLV100 has been supported. ("PLV100" has been added to "START UP CONNECT MODE".)
- Tally control protocol TSL5.0 has been supported. IP TALLY setting menu has been added. (MAINTENANCE > NETWORK(2/2) >IP TALLY)
- HTTPS can be used. (WEB CONNECTION > HTTP/ HTTPS)
- Some rare symptoms may occur under certain conditions. These problems have been fixed. (A problem with IP address update timing, etc.)

Version display method:

- Connect the picture monitor to [8/PM] of HD/SD SDI OUT connector.
- Hold down the MENU button. The TOP menu screen of CCU menu appears and the MENU button lights.
- Select “MAINTENANCE” and press the SELECT dial button to open the MAINTENANCE menu screen.
- Select “VERSION” and pressing the SELECT dial button, VERSION screen is displayed.
- Each software version is displayed on the VERSION screen as follows.

Update procedure:

- Connect the picture monitor TV to [8/PM] of HD/SD SDI OUT connector.
- Insert a SD memory card into the SD memory card slot.
- Hold down the MENU button. The TOP menu screen of CCU menu appears and the MENU button lights.
- Select “MAINTENANCE” and press the SELECT dial button to open the MAINTENANCE menu screen.
- Select item “SD CARD” and press the SELECT dial button to open the SD CARD menu screen.
- Select the item “UPDATE” and set “YES?”(Character is blink).
- Pressing the SELECT dial button, update program is started and following message is displayed.
- Software update may take approx. 2 hours if the all FPGA and CPU are needed to be updated. Do not power down while updating.
 - When the update is completed, the message “UPDTAE COMPLETE” is displayed and CCU will be automatically rebooted 

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device's overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera's firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device's performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera's firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn't intended to be destructive, but still, it's best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don't use the camera's buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device's update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product's installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will boost your camera's performance.