New firmware release DN-60 at DVinfo.net

Ras Dashn · February 4th, 2011, 03:42 AM

Date: 11'01'31 Version: R111 Board: Main PCB ChipLocation: U2
Note:
Bug Fix:
1. Fix NTFS file length miss calculation in NTFS directory
2. Add error handling when eject CF card in the middle of play or record
3. reduce pre-trigger record buffer to prevent buffer overflow during pre-trigger recording
4. Prevention for protential incorrect file system update when there's power failure during recording
5. Fixed occasional unexpected interrupt in the middle of make media file process
6. Fixed endless process running when execute:
a. Empty Current Bin
b. Upgrade Firmware
without CF card inserted
7. Fixed record issue when try to record several times within same BIN with Z1 in HDV mode
8. No record pause allow when reach to 99 clips
9. Can't record to a Bin consist 99 clips
10. Fixed incorrect Quicktime essence data length ("mdate") in NTFS
11. Fixed possible signal loss when doing "Record on Power Up"
New & Change:
1. Bin centric and Clip centric play modes:
User can select desired play mode to play all the clips in sequence within a Bin. (Bin centric)
Or play single clip at a time. (Clip centric)
2. DV Hidden Mode:
This is feature made for HS-550 to avoid connectivity issue happen
when connect both HS-550 and DN-60 to PC or Mac.
Date: 11'01'31 Version: R11 Board: Main PCB ChipLocation: U8
Note:
1. Remove "Nimh-2" from battery type selection
2. Add menu selection for “Set Play Mode” (Bin centric or Clip centric)
3. Add menu selection for “DV Hidden Mode” (for HS-550)

Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd..Service WEB Site

I have tried firmware upgrade its failed. I never had problem with older version firmware upgrade.

Greg Clark · February 5th, 2011, 12:33 PM

I was just going to purchase one. Keep us informed if you solve the problem.

Ken Wozniak · February 9th, 2011, 10:48 AM

Firmware update failed for me, too. I hope this gets solved, because I really would like the "bin play" option.

Greg Clark · February 9th, 2011, 11:01 AM

Ken did the firmware update failure stop your DN-60 from working?
Unless someone can come up with a solution I will have to purchase an alternative.

Gavin Owens · February 9th, 2011, 11:02 AM

Hello there,
I just managed to update the firmware without problem.

Follow the instructions as shown in the manual
Copy the "DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.bin" file to the CF card
When that is copied to the CF card then change the name of the file to "flash.bin"
Insert the card into the DN-60 and go through the usual upgrade process.

I tried to do it with the other .bin file (DN60_U2_v1_11_ROM.bin) but it kept on failing...

I wonder why that .bin file is there???

Hope this helps

Best

Gavin

Ras Dashn · February 9th, 2011, 03:14 PM

I did as instruction, it is failed. Somebody from DataVideo should be give us solution.

Without clear instruction all three files to upgrade firmware not good.

DN60_U2_v1_11_ROM.bin
DN60_U8_v11_ROM.hex
DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.bin

I have tried DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.flash its failed.

Ken Wozniak · February 10th, 2011, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Clark

Ken did the firmware update failure stop your DN-60 from working?
Unless someone can come up with a solution I will have to purchase an alternative.

No, the failed update does not disable the device.

The error message comes immediately upon trying to perform the update, so it actually never starts. In my opinion, it seems the DN60 doesn't recognize the file as a legitimate firmware file.

I've not yet been disappointed with my purchase of the DN60.

Ken Wozniak · February 10th, 2011, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavin Owens

Hello there,
...change the name of the file to "flash.bin"...
Gavin

In the past, didn't updates require changing the file name to "flash" without the ".bin" extension?

Gavin Owens · February 10th, 2011, 01:53 PM

you need the .bin extension for it to be seen.

I had no problems upgrading so I don't see why others are.....

I agree, someone from Datavideo should chime in with an explaination

Ras Dashn · February 10th, 2011, 07:08 PM

Gavin could you explain me how do you write down the extension?

Here I have tried as instruction which I did an older version upgrade firm ware successful.

DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.flash /bin should be replace with flash/

Ken Wozniak · February 10th, 2011, 07:12 PM

I was finally able to get the update to go through by following your steps. Thanks for the help, Gavin.
Problem is, the firmware update disables playback from the DN-60.

Old clips (prior to firmware update) wouldn't play. I formatted another card and captured new clips. The new clips would not play back, either. Both bin centric and clip centric playback modes experienced the problem. Bummer.

Fortunately, I was able to flash the firmware back to the previous rev. Datavideo doesn't include the DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.bin firmware on their official DN-60 support page, so that probably means it's not quite ready for primetime.

I am anxiously awaiting a final firmware that adds bin centric playback. Hopefully, soon.

Ras Dashn · February 10th, 2011, 07:24 PM

I updated successufl. Which is not as instruction. I misunderstood Gavin explanation.

Here what I did:

Copy to your CF card : DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.bin REPLACE flash.bin
Instead of DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade replace flash

If it helps

Ras Dashn · February 10th, 2011, 07:35 PM

Ken

My old clips (prior to firmware update) played well.
bin centric and clip centric playback modes properly working for me.

I used SanDisk Extreme CF 60MB/s 32GB

Removed "Nimh-2" from battery type selection as well.

Ken Wozniak · February 11th, 2011, 07:36 AM

Maybe I'll give it another shot this weekend. I have Transcend 400x 32GB and a Pretec 567x 64GB cards. Neither one would work with playback. I tried NTFS and FAT32 with both. When I rolled the firmware back, playback worked.

Greg Clark · February 14th, 2011, 11:18 AM

Any update if the latest firmware works?

February 4th, 2011, 03:42 AM	#1
Ras Dashn Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 31	New firmware release DN-60 Date: 11'01'31 Version: R111 Board: Main PCB ChipLocation: U2 Note: Bug Fix: 1. Fix NTFS file length miss calculation in NTFS directory 2. Add error handling when eject CF card in the middle of play or record 3. reduce pre-trigger record buffer to prevent buffer overflow during pre-trigger recording 4. Prevention for protential incorrect file system update when there's power failure during recording 5. Fixed occasional unexpected interrupt in the middle of make media file process 6. Fixed endless process running when execute: a. Empty Current Bin b. Upgrade Firmware without CF card inserted 7. Fixed record issue when try to record several times within same BIN with Z1 in HDV mode 8. No record pause allow when reach to 99 clips 9. Can't record to a Bin consist 99 clips 10. Fixed incorrect Quicktime essence data length ("mdate") in NTFS 11. Fixed possible signal loss when doing "Record on Power Up" New & Change: 1. Bin centric and Clip centric play modes: User can select desired play mode to play all the clips in sequence within a Bin. (Bin centric) Or play single clip at a time. (Clip centric) 2. DV Hidden Mode: This is feature made for HS-550 to avoid connectivity issue happen when connect both HS-550 and DN-60 to PC or Mac. Date: 11'01'31 Version: R11 Board: Main PCB ChipLocation: U8 Note: 1. Remove "Nimh-2" from battery type selection 2. Add menu selection for “Set Play Mode” (Bin centric or Clip centric) 3. Add menu selection for “DV Hidden Mode” (for HS-550) Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd..Service WEB Site I have tried firmware upgrade its failed. I never had problem with older version firmware upgrade.

February 9th, 2011, 10:48 AM	#3
Ken Wozniak Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 179	Firmware update failed for me, too. I hope this gets solved, because I really would like the "bin play" option. __________________ Woz

February 10th, 2011, 07:12 PM	#11
Ken Wozniak Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 179	I was finally able to get the update to go through by following your steps. Thanks for the help, Gavin. Problem is, the firmware update disables playback from the DN-60. Old clips (prior to firmware update) wouldn't play. I formatted another card and captured new clips. The new clips would not play back, either. Both bin centric and clip centric playback modes experienced the problem. Bummer. Fortunately, I was able to flash the firmware back to the previous rev. Datavideo doesn't include the DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.bin firmware on their official DN-60 support page, so that probably means it's not quite ready for primetime. I am anxiously awaiting a final firmware that adds bin centric playback. Hopefully, soon. __________________ Woz

February 11th, 2011, 07:36 AM	#14
Ken Wozniak Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 179	Maybe I'll give it another shot this weekend. I have Transcend 400x 32GB and a Pretec 567x 64GB cards. Neither one would work with playback. I tried NTFS and FAT32 with both. When I rolled the firmware back, playback worked. __________________ Woz

February 5th, 2011, 12:33 PM	#2
Greg Clark Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Surprise Arizona Posts: 297	I was just going to purchase one. Keep us informed if you solve the problem.

February 9th, 2011, 11:01 AM	#4
Greg Clark Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Surprise Arizona Posts: 297	Ken did the firmware update failure stop your DN-60 from working? Unless someone can come up with a solution I will have to purchase an alternative.

February 9th, 2011, 11:02 AM	#5
Gavin Owens Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Grado, Asturias, Spain Posts: 39	Hello there, I just managed to update the firmware without problem. Follow the instructions as shown in the manual Copy the "DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.bin" file to the CF card When that is copied to the CF card then change the name of the file to "flash.bin" Insert the card into the DN-60 and go through the usual upgrade process. I tried to do it with the other .bin file (DN60_U2_v1_11_ROM.bin) but it kept on failing... I wonder why that .bin file is there??? Hope this helps Best Gavin

February 9th, 2011, 03:14 PM	#6
Ras Dashn Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 31	I did as instruction, it is failed. Somebody from DataVideo should be give us solution. Without clear instruction all three files to upgrade firmware not good. DN60_U2_v1_11_ROM.bin DN60_U8_v11_ROM.hex DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.bin I have tried DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.flash its failed.

February 10th, 2011, 01:53 PM	#9
Gavin Owens Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Grado, Asturias, Spain Posts: 39	you need the .bin extension for it to be seen. I had no problems upgrading so I don't see why others are..... I agree, someone from Datavideo should chime in with an explaination

February 10th, 2011, 07:08 PM	#10
Ras Dashn Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 31	Gavin could you explain me how do you write down the extension? Here I have tried as instruction which I did an older version upgrade firm ware successful. DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.flash /bin should be replace with flash/

February 10th, 2011, 07:24 PM	#12
Ras Dashn Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 31	I updated successufl. Which is not as instruction. I misunderstood Gavin explanation. Here what I did: Copy to your CF card : DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade.bin REPLACE flash.bin Instead of DN60_v1_11_CF_upgrade replace flash If it helps

February 10th, 2011, 07:35 PM	#13
Ras Dashn Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 31	Ken My old clips (prior to firmware update) played well. bin centric and clip centric playback modes properly working for me. I used SanDisk Extreme CF 60MB/s 32GB Removed "Nimh-2" from battery type selection as well.

February 14th, 2011, 11:18 AM	#15
Greg Clark Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Surprise Arizona Posts: 297	Any update if the latest firmware works?