Panasonic AG-DVX200PB Camcorder Firmware 1.84

Improvements:

- On rare occasions, the operation of REC button on the unit or a wired remote control may no longer have any effect. This problem is fixed.

- If the card is ejected from the main slot during the simultaneous recording, the recording in the sub-slot stops 10 hours after the start of recording. The indication shows the same as during recording, and the operations of REC button are refused. This problem is fixed.

- LCD may not show anything when the camera is booted up. This problem is fixed.

- A very few SD cards may have a write error. This problem is fixed.

- If the network address is changed when WIRELESS SETUP is set to [DIRECT] and DHCP is set to [SERVER], it sometimes made the camera impossible to connect to the iPad. This problem is fixed.

- If SET button is operated on AG-ROP app, the count number of “Jog Dial” item of Hour Meter is increased. This problem is fixed.

- When 480i squeeze output is carried out, an image quality may be the slight deterioration. This problem is fixed. (Recording signals do not have any problem, only output signals have this problem.)

Update procedure:

- Turn the power on. Set the MODE SW to RECORDING side.

- Insert the SD memory card into the SD memory card slot 1.

- Press the MENU button to display the setting menu.

- Select the item “UPDATE” on the MAINTENANCE menu. (Touch “UPDATE”.)

- It takes a few seconds to check the file. While checking it, the message “Please wait.” is displayed. If the update can be executed, the versions of the camera recorder and the update file on the SD card are displayed.

- Select the “ENTER” button. (Touch the “ENTER” button.)

- The update confirmation screen is displayed. When “YES” is selected, the update process will start. (Touch the “YES” button.) When “NO” is selected, the screen will return to the OTHER FUNCTION menu screen.

- The progress bar appears in LCD screen when shifting to the update processing.

- Software update takes approx. 1 to 2min. Do not power down while updating.

- When the update is completed, the power automatically turns OFF / ON and the message “Update is completed.” is displayed. After the power is ON again, Status indicator is ON.

- Select the “OK” button. (Touch the “OK” button.) The normal “Recording” mode screen is displayed.  

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.