Updating the firmware on my Pana HVX200

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Updating the firmware on my Pana HVX200

I'm hoping to shoot with a 16gig P2 card and realized I need a firmware upgrade for my camera.
The Panasonic site is very confusing on exactly what I need to download and how to install?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Macbook pro, Final Cut Pro 6.0

Posted on Mar 11, 2008 3:00 PM

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Answer 1

gogiangigo

Level 6

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Mar 11, 2008 3:07 PM in response to redbluff

Hi,
Welcome to the forums,
try here:
http://panasonic.sixbullets.net/

G.

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Answer 2

David S.

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Mar 11, 2008 3:17 PM in response to redbluff

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/cs/csregistp2m/ep2main/soft/hvx2 00/hvx200verup_e.pdf

That's how you do it.

Follow it specifically.

Use at least a 64 MB SD card. Format it in the cam, not on your Mac.

Make certain you are using AC power.

Sounds intimidating; it isn't.

Most people who have problems don't follow these specific instructions:

1. Download the Driver Software file “VVVSI ***.zip” from the P2 support desk.

2. Copy the file “VVVSI ***.zip” to the hard disk of your PC and extract the file
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3. Insert a formatted SD card into the card slot of PC.

4. Copy the whole folder “PRIVATE” in the extracted folder to the SD card.

NOTE: Do not change the construction of folder and the file name.

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