Panasonic WV-S6131 Network Camera Firmware 1.70

Changes/Fixes:

- Added a support page and so that it possible to access to support page by QR code.
- RTSP distribution abolished the constraint which was only unicast while selecting multicast.
- In CGI command, expanded the parameter of "get_io2". Added response format "3" so that information on sound detection / command alarm / i-VMD could be acquired.
- In ONVIF, improved accuracy of PTZ value up to 5 decimal places.
- Profile S compliant service on ONVIF, made available for streaming in H.265 settings.
- Added a message in the setting screen for SD memory card; "It is not available when "60fps" is selected for [Image capture mode]."
- Tilt's coordinates were reversed for ceiling and tabletop installations.
- Changed the hue etc. even if only the brightness were changed.
- Missing display the "VMD / i-VMD" column in i-VMD "Alarm". In Spanish only.
- The alert message shows "360x or more". Corrected to be "180x or more"
- Added a message; When using Image capture size of 2048x1536, QVGA, 320x180, the digital zoom may be canceled at 360x or more. As a result of cancelling the digital zoom, camera picture may be distorted.
- When setting i-VMD depth, after drawing and registered rectangle, the coordinates of the rectangle would be shifted in the upper left direction when the screen was redisplayed.
- At displaying system log, display the log in two lines. Also display shifting the date and time of occurrence and contents column each other. In case outputting log with a long character string.
- Camera may reboot by changing image capture mode. When use with recorder.
- Camera may reboot by accessing with a browser other than Internet Explorer (IE). 
- Deleted encryption protocol TLS 1.0 for security purpose
- Improved Auto Focus speed at normal brightness and low light intensity.
- Improved optical zoom speed.
- Improved for the image at the high luminance part not to saturate over when Super Dynamic "On".
- RTSP connection may be disconnected upon receiving an incorrect RTSP request.
- RSTP connection may be disconnected very rarely by sending RTSP request reception and RTSP response transmission at the same time.
- Improved communication quality on video streaming in H.265/H.264.

Updating a camera's firmware

- Download the latest firmware file and save it on your PC.
- Click the [Maintenance] tab.
- On the left side of the screen under [Maintenance], click [Update Firmware].
- Click [Update Firmware]. The camera will automatically restart.
- After the camera restarts, a dialog prompts you to select the firmware file.
- Click [Browse...]. A dialog prompts you to specify the location of the firmware file.
- Select the firmware file you downloaded from the Panasonic Network Camera website and click [Open]. The selected file name is displayed.
- Confirm the file name, then click [Update Firmware].
- The [Updating firmware.] screen is displayed, and then the [Restarting now...] screen is displayed.
- When the firmware update is complete, the camera's top page is displayed.
- You can confirm the camera's firmware version on the top page.
- Confirm the camera's new firmware version on the top page.
- Do not turn off the power during a firmware update.
- All images buffered in the internal memory are deleted when the firmware is updated.
- All alarm logs are deleted when the firmware is updated.
- You can also use the Setup Program to update the camera's firmware.
- The camera's current firmware version can be confirmed on the [Top] page and the [Status] page.
- It might take ten minutes or more to update the firmware according to the network conditions. 

About Network Camera Firmware Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your network 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.

Changing the camera's firmware must be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has encountered or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful to you.

As for the installation method, the steps vary depending on the model you own, but basically, you must connect your camera via an Ethernet cable (username and password required), and use the downloadable file in the Firmware Update section to upgrade your device. Make sure you do not interrupt the installation process.

However, make sure you carefully read and understand the installation steps so that you don't end up with a broken device. This process isn't intended to be destructive, but still, it's best to save all configurations before applying a different firmware.

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 our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will boost your camera's performance.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.