Panasonic WV-SC384 Network Camera Firmware 1.80.121

Changes:

- Added "Advanced VBR" to the "Transmission priority" of H.264.
- Changed to an optional function of "Face detection outline display" and "Advanced func."effective from newly production units in July, 2013. This is effective from newly production units only and nothing influences existing units (which the function is already usable) even if the firmware version 1.80 (and newer) would be installed.
- Added a message of "Time past from the date of manufacture" in the page of Upgrade (Maintenance).
- Added "Auto" as choice in language selection.
- Changed the settings about "Time zone" and "Summer time" from NTP (Server) to Basic (Basic).
- Added setting for "Monitor out" (NTSC/PAL switching) onto Basic (Basic).
- Added "Area" selection to the "DDNS" setting.
- Added "HTTP alarm notification".
- Supported SSL Mail Server.
- Added "Forcible black & white mode", "Forcible Super Dynamic" and "Forcible WDR" to the schedule.
- Supported case of missing "/" (slash) at the end of "HTTP" in path or header "Host:".
- Added displaying the "Log" in live and "Permission level of viewing logs" settings.
- Changed the label of "List" button on the "Live" page to "List/Play".
- Added "Initial display stream on the browser" setting.
- Added "Focus distance" at Focus settings.
- Added Internet function.
- Added the following returned values of CGI that is to receive built-in functions of the camera; 1) Type of license for Key Management System. 2) Advanced VBR. 3) Fog compensation.
- Removed the version information of ONVIF from the CGI to receive status of built-in function.
- Improved speed of retrieving data for playing back H.264 video recorded on SD memory card.
- Improved response time for HTTPS access.
- Supported the combination of Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10.
- Improved that Authentication error took some time while connecting with Digest Authentication.
- Fixed an issue that Cancel may not be accepted while downloading video from the page of playing back video on IE9.
- Schedule recording may not be started even if "Use" were selected at setting of SD Memory Card. Switching it to "Use" within scheduled period. Fixed to start recording, properly.

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.