HMC 150 1.19 Firmware Update Failed

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rtmst3k

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Hi All,

I used Windows Vista "virtualized" inside a VMWARE Fusion window on my Mac. This was 32-bit Vista so both the p2 status logger and the 1.19 download app loaded and ran ok - I followed the directions from the PDF and all the appropriate windows popped up and did the correct thing according to the documentation - when the window popped up saying "downloading" with a status bar, the status bar never showed any progress and eventually timed out telling me to "check my cables and try again".

I tried 3 or 4 times with the same result - now my camera will not come up normally with the firmware that WAS loaded prior to the update. The LCD is always black and I hear NO indication that anything is happening when I power the unit on and off.

Any one have any ideas on how to get this thing running again, with the original firmware? OR is it basically a $3200 paper weight at this point?

THanks,
Randy
 
Can you visit someone else that have a PC with Windows and try the process again?

If it still doesn't work, you should ask Panasonic some help. Try the P2 Asset Support System.
 
hmc 150 firmware update failed

hmc 150 firmware update failed

Actually, just after posting my message I unplugged the power from the camera and let it sit, without battery or wall power, for a minute or two, and plugged it back into wall power, and it came back with the original 1.16 firmware.

Thanks,
Randy
 
Now that you are breathing again :) ... I would never try flashing a bios using a VM or any emulation software. It's way too risky. You were lucky to recover. Find a friend with a PC next time.
 
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