Panasonic AU-VCVF1 Viewfinder Firmware 1.10-00-0.00

Changes:

- [35 | HS] The following ProRes formats are added: ProRes 4444 XQ, ProRes 4444 (12bit), ProRes 422, ProRes 422LT
- [35 | HS] VFR ON/OFF function can be assigned to the USER button.
- [35 | HS] Support for newly released ROP APP for iOS. ROP APP is application software that can be downloaded free of charge from Apple APP store.
- [35 | HS] The FOCUS DISP menu is also available while the Main Color Setting is Vlog.
- [35] The delay of output signals from VariCam35 MON OUT is improved. However, there are the limitations as follows when MAIN CODEC is 4K-LT and HighSpeed is ON: 4K output is limited to 2 Sample Interleave, while DAILIES PREVIEW is not output from MON OUT.
- [35] The SORROUND VIEW menu is also available while the IMAGE INVERT Setting is VF SDI ON.
- [35] The “SUB REC & MON OUT” item of ANAMORPHIC DESQUEEZE menu is also available while PIXEL Setting is HD or 2K.
- [35 | HS] VF EE output during the playback is made possible.A menu item is added.
- [35 | HS] The item "2.00:1" is added to Frame Marker Aspect settings. Relatived menus are; [OUTPUT SETTINGS] -> [VF SDI MARKER], etc.
- [35 | HS] The item "VF" of "MON OUT2 SIGNAL SEL" menu is changed to "VF SDI".
- [AU-VCVF1] Stability of the Auto OFF function is improved. 

Important: Please read before performing update:

- Update work may take approximately 15 minutes, use secure power supply (AC adaptor), unexpected shutdown while in update may cause unrecoverable failure.
- Do NOT eject SD memory card while update is in progress (while access LED blinks), interrupting communication between SD card and equipment may cause unrecoverable failure.

Upgrade Instructions:

- Download the firmware from the website.
- Insert an SD memory card into the SD card slot ( NOT microP2 card slot ) on the unit.
- Format the SD card (MENU: SYSTEM SETTINGS > CARDS/MEDIA > FORMAT CARD > SD CARD)
- Extract the ZIP package (you will see "PRIVATE" folder).
- Mount the formatted SD card to the computer then copy the "PRIVATE" folder to the SD card.
- Insert the SD card into the SD card slot (NOT microP2 card slot) on the unit.
- Press INFO button to display INFO screen. Press the operation button of VERSION and press the Jog Dial..
- When “UPDATE” menu item appears, press the operation button of UPDATE > OK
- Wait until the “Version update successful” dialog is displayed. It may take approximately 15 minutes (Maximum).
- Remove the SD card.
- Switch OFF the power, and disconnect and connect DC power > switch ON the power to complete.
- Make sure the firmware version.

Troubleshoot:

“UPDATE” menu item does not appear
- It may happen in following cases; When package file or copied location are NOT correct (“PRIVATE” folder was not copied to the upper directory of the SD card).

VERSION UPDATE ERROR! Screen is displayed!
- This error will be happened in following case; When firmware package used is for other products (Check if the package is for the right product) or when firmware package is corrupted (Download the firmware package and try again).

About Camera Adapter Updates:

Updating to a different firmware version than the one already installed on the adapter can bring various changes such as improved performance and stability, add new features or enhance existing ones, but also various fixes for more or less recurrent issues.

Given the large variety of camera adapters and numerous methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you consider applying the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

If you try to perform the update without knowing all the steps, you risk ending up with a broken device. However, what every upgrade needs is a compatible firmware to be transferred to the adapter (or to the camera) via either a USB cable or a suitable memory card.

That being said, if you consider applying this release and have made sure you’re properly informed on the process of performing the upgrade successfully, hit the download button, and update your camera adapter.

Check with our website as often as possible in order to be up to date with the latest releases.