NEW firmware update, Critical Update v1.15 - Sony PMW-F5/F55

We are issuing a critical update that pertains to the AXS- R5 FAN functionality controlled by the camera.   This is a camera firmware update, for both F5, and F55. Please read and download below PMW-F55/F5 Firmware Version V1.15 release note June 21st, 2013   This document explains about firmware update of PMW-F55/F5 V1.14 to V1.15.  The list for latest firmware version of related products is below.     This firmware can be upgraded from any existing firmware version of PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 directly. <<Modification from V1.14 to V1.15>>   1. Critical fix AXS-R5 FAN setting is always back to default setting "Auto", after rebooting PMW-F55 and F5. < Restrictions of V1.15 which are not described on the operation manual>   1. Startup time After 3 seconds of power on, video signal is displayed on the viewfinder (DVF-L350, DVF-EL100 or DVF-L700) which is connected to the camera via DVF interface cable. However it takes about 13 seconds to display all the information which is set to "ON" on the "Output Display" page under "Video" menu. Any key operations including REC button in 13 seconds are disregarded.   2. Length of clip for playback The camera can NOT play back the clip which is longer than 170,000 frame of 4K XAVC 23.98p, 118 minute. Color bars or black picture can be recorded over 120 minute but it cannot be played back.   3. Payback of edited MPEG2 HD422 clip The camera cannot playback MXF file with offset. In other words, a MPEG2 HD422 clip with IN and OUT points edited by Content Browser. * An XAVC clip with IN and OUT points which is stored to correct location on the SxS memory card can be played back because it’s NOT an MXF file with offset.   4. Other operational restrictions 4.1 Display update rate Update rate of time data and audio level meter on the sub display panel gets slower when displaying MENU or audio status window. However peak hold function displays maximum level correctly. 4.2 Assignable buttons The camera has 4 assignable buttons and 8 kinds of functions (Marker/ Zebra/ Peaking/ Display/ Focus Magnifier/ VF Mode/ Rec/ S&Q Motion) can be assigned to each buttons. Since current available viewfinders i.e. DVF-L350, L700 and EL100, have their own Focus Magnifier button, Focus Magnify function cannot be assigned.   5. Functions 5.1 Warning display for remaining battery level of backup cell does not work. 5.2 "4K/2K to HD Conv." setting on "Output Setting" page under "Video Menu" when RAW recording mode does not work. This setting will be available with next version upgrade.   6. Operational restrictions of SxS memory card on the PC Content Browser must be used for deleting or adding any clips on an SxS memory card. Deleting any clips under Clip folder on the card by direct access from a PC by either USB connection between the camera and the PC, SBAC-US10/20 USB reader/writer breaks its control data. Then the card cannot be accepted by the camera. << Version up procedure >>   Please refer to "Version Up Guide for PMW-F55 and F5" For PMW-F55: PMW-F55_1.15_86_2013-06-20_09-30-45_firmware.zip For PMW-F5: PMW-F5_1.15_77_2013-06-20_09-31-15_firmware.zip   Attachments: Release notes_F55_F5_V1_15.pdf ‏44 KB PMW-F55_1.15_86_2013-06-20_09-30-45_firmware.zip ‏53225 KB PMW-F55_F5_VersionUp_Guide.zip ‏428 KB PMW-F5_1.15_77_2013-06-20_09-31-15_firmware.zip ‏53214 KB