Panasonic VDR-M70EG Service Manual

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4.6. CHECKING VERSIONS OF FIRMWARE AND UPDATINGThe VDR-M70/M50 stores the 4 types of firmware shown in Table 4-6-1 in flash memory.These firmware programs will be updated whenever necessary to improve the performance of VDR-M70/M50.Check to see whether any defects in VDR-M70/M50 can be eliminated by updating any firmwareprograms: If improvement is likely, update them.Information:If any corrections in firmware are made at the factory, the information on how to obtain thefirmware data and create a disc or card containing upgraded firmware will be reported on servicebulletin, etc.Table 4-6-1 List of VDR-M70/M50 Firmware ProgramsType of firmwareSystem firmwareCamera microprocessorfirmwareDrive main firmwareDrive core firmwareDescriptionSoftware that drives SH CPU: Controls the operation ofentire system, including recording, playback, DiscNavigation, connections with external deviceControls the operation of camera block (including opticalsystem), clock, battery, input/outputThese programs control the DVD disc drive system(mechanism block)RemarksDoes not requireupdating4.6.1. Checking firmware versions(1) PurposeWhen checking whether updating firmware is needed or not, use the following procedure to viewthe information display or version display screen (see Fig. 4-6-1) and check the version number.Only the titles at top left of screens will be different when no disc is loaded or disc is loaded; theother display contents will be the same.(2) Version display/clear methodDisplay method1) Connect the battery or AC adapter/charger to power the VDR-M70/M50.2) Set the power switch to “VIDEO” to set VDR-M70/M50 to the recording pause status.Operate VDR-M70/M50 while viewing the LCD screen or viewfinder from this point.3) When a disc is loaded, press the DISC NAVIGATION button to display the thumbnail displayscreen: This step is not necessary if no disc is loaded.4) Operate the following buttons to view the detaill display screen (with no disc loaded) or versiondisplay screen (with disc loaded):Tilt the joystick up and hold it, then simultaneously press the SELECT button and REC buttons.Display clearing method1) Press the stop/cancel button to restore the thumbnail display screen. To return to the normalscreen, press the DISC NAVIGATION button.47VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GCDownloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals