Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 Reference guide

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AJ-HPX3000
Driver Software (Firmware) update procedure
1. Version Information
1-1 How to check the version of the camera recorder.
Each software version can be confirmed at item “DIAGNOSTIC 1” and “DIAGNOSTIC 2” in MAIN menu.
1. Hold down the MENU button for 3 second or more to open the MAIN menu.
2. Select the “MAINTENANCE” and press the JOG DIAL button to open this page.
3. Select “DIAGNOSTIC 1” and press the JOG DIAL button to open this page.
4. Select “DIAGNOSTIC 2” and press the JOG DIAL button to open this page.
NOTE: “SDI IN FPGA” is displayed, when SDI IN board (AJ-YA350AG) is installed.
< DIAGNOSTIC 1 >
CAMSOFT MAIN 1.01-00-0.00
CAM TABLE 3.00-00-0.00
PULSE FPGA 1.05-00-0.00
UCIF FPGA 1.01-00-0.00
FM FPGA 1.00-00-0.00
CHAR FPGA 1.00-00-0.00
DC FPGA 1.03-00-0.00
< DIAGNOSTIC 2 >
SYSCON SOFT 1.01-00-0.00
LCD SOFT 3.00-00-0.00
P2CS OS 3.00-00-0.00
P2CS AP 3.00-00-0.00
SH4CTRL FPGA 1.05-00-0.00
PRCCTRL FPGA 1.01-00-0.00
SYSIF FPGA 1.00-00-0.00
SDI IN FPGA 1.00-00-0.00

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2. Update with the SD Card
2-1. Summary
1.Copy the update file of the Driver Software (Firmware) to an SD card.
2.Software can be updated using this SD card. (It is not suppurted MMC Card)
CAUTION: Before Update Software
●Do not power down or pull card while upgrading. If the program quits during loading, the data will be erased or
part writing condition and the restart is not made.
2-2. Preparation
< Preparation for SD Card >
1. SD Card (more than 64MB memory card) is required.
2. Insert an SD card into the P2 equipment and format SD card.
NOTE: SD Card needs to be formatted by P2 equipment. SD card formatted by PC standard formatter will not
work.
< Copy of Image data for upgrade >
Copy the update file of Driver Software to the SD card as follows.
1. Download the Driver Software file “VSI*****.zip” from the support desk.
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/
2. Copy the file “VSI*****.zip” to the hard disk of your PC and extract the file.
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.
NOTE: External Power
It is best to power the unit from the external power supply. This will prevent the unit from shutting off during updating.

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2-3. Updated procedure
1. Turn on power this unit.
2. Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen.
3. Insert a formatted SD card into the SD card insertion slot of this unit.
4. Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button to display the menu. Use the CURSOR buttons to select the item
“OPERATION” and press SET button to open the OPERATION menu.
5. Select the item “UPDATE” on the menu and press the SET button (If the update SD card does not insert into
the unit, item “UPDATE” does not appeared.). The confirmation menu of the execution is displayed. If upgrade
is executed, select the item “YES” and press SET button. In this time, is turned off.
BUSY (operation mode display) lamp
OFF
Thumbnail screen (GUI) THUMBNAIL button
CURSOR button
SET button
SD card
THUMBNAIL MENU
button
BUSY (operation mode display)
lamp

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6. Update program is started and the message “PREPARING FOR UPDATE” appears on screen. In this timing, it
is doing preparation such as the confirmation of the data of the updating. In this time, BUSY (operation mode
display) lamp is turned off.
7. When shifting to the update process of the flash and microcomputer, following screen is displayed. While
updating software, BUSY (operation mode display) lamp is flashed.
Software update takes approx. 40 ~ 50 min.
8. In updating succeed, following screen is displayed. In this time, BUSY (operation mode display) lamp is
turned off.
The name of firmware in the update is displayed.
BUSY (operation mode display) lamp
FLASH
BUSY (operation mode display) lamp
OFF
The indicator of update is displayed.

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NOTE: If the upgrade is not successful, an error message will appear as follows.
If the power supply is shut down on the way to update or above error operation happens, turn the power OFF/ON
then restart the write function start again in a few minutes.
9. Remove the SD Card and turn the power supply of ACAdaptor OFF. Then power OFF the camera recorder and
power ON the power supply and camera recorder.
NOTE: ●Power OFF/ON by the power SW of camera recorder does not work just after updating the software.
Please shut OFF the power supply.
●The power OFF and ON of camera recorder is required for updating data renewal.
3. Confirm update
After you finish the update and power ON the unit, please use "P2 Status Logger" application software for making
sure the software update is done correctly.
To use "P2 Status Logger", please connect the unit to a PC with the USB 2.0 cable. The PC is needed to be
connected to the internet while running "P2 Status Logger".
Please refer to the operating instruction manual for "P2 Status Logger" for the detail information.
You need to be a member of "P2 Asset Support System" to download the "P2 Status Logger" software.
If you haven't been a member of "P2 Asset Support System" yet, please go to the URL below and make a
registration.
<P2 Asset Support System> http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e
If it is difficult to access the internet or to make the registration, please check the firmware version according to the
item "1. Version information".
But it is strongly recommended to use "P2 Status Logger" for checking the update result to avoid a mistake.