Panasonic WV-S15700-V2L Series

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Overview

Firmware Ver.1.20 (Except for WV-S1536LTN, WV-S2536LTN, WV-S2136G, WV-S2136LG, WV-S2236LG, WV-S2536LG, WV-S2536LGN)
Firmware Ver.1.31
Firmware Ver.1.40
Firmware Ver.1.41
Firmware Ver.2.10
Firmware Ver.2.10 (fisheye models)
Firmware Ver.2.20
Firmware Ver.2.30
Firmware Ver.2.32
Firmware Ver.2.33

This document outlines new functions and addendums for various Panasonic network cameras, including S Series, S SeriesH, fisheye, Multi, miniAI, PTZ S, and PTZ U models. It details software upgrades from Firmware Ver.1.20 to Ver.2.33, introducing new features, changes to existing functionalities, and associated restrictions.

Firmware Ver.1.20 (Except for WV-S1536LTN, WV-S2536LTN, WV-S2136G, WV-S2136LG, WV-S2236LG, WV-S2536LG, WV-S2536LGN)

System Log for Recording Stream Failures: A new entry is added to the system log (Status > Maintenance) to record errors during the write process of the recording stream to SD memory cards. This includes indications for successful formatting, format errors, write-protect ON (locked card), detection errors, write errors, read errors, delete errors, file system errors, and undefined errors. A specific log entry, " An abnormality occurs in continuity of the SD memory recording," advises checking the recording bit rate setting. Another, " An error occurs in the SD memory card," suggests checking the card status, rebooting the unit, or reinserting the card if data loss persists.
Notification for Recording Stream Write Failures: A function is added to notify the user of writing failures in the recording stream with a unique alarm (Alarm > Notification > Panasonic alarm protocol). The "Diag." checkbox in the Panasonic alarm protocol settings now includes "When a write error on the SD memory card occurs" as an occurrence condition.
Bit Rate Recommendation Note: A note is added to the "Max bit rate (per client)*" setting (Image/Audio > Stream > Image) recommending a bit rate of 8192 kbps or lower for the recording stream. Exceeding this value may cause abnormalities in video continuity.
SDK Version Display: The software management screen (Ext. software > Software mng.) now displays the firmware version and SDK version of the camera and extension software. A message will appear if the camera's SDK version is older than required by the extension software.
Extended Authentication Password: The maximum length for the authentication password for notification destinations (Network > Advanced > E-mails) has been extended to 128 characters.

Firmware Ver.1.31

Pre-installed AI-VMD and AI People Detection: The pre-installed extension software AI Video Motion Detection ("AI-VMD") and AI Privacy Guard are changed to AI-VMD and AI People Detection. These are now pre-installed, and management can be performed on the "Ext. software" page.
RAM Capacity Expansion Mode: A "RAM capacity expansion mode" is added to the software management screen (Ext. software > Software mng.). When enabled, this mode increases the RAM available to extension software but disables SD memory card recording.
LLDP Function: The LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) function is added to "Advanced" of "Network." This enables interoperability by sending and receiving camera device information to and from LLDP-compatible devices. When enabled, LLDP including TLVs (End Of LLDPDU, Chassis ID, Port ID, Time To Live, Port Description, System Name, System Description, System Capability, Management Address, IEEE802.3 Power via MDI, Fabric Attach Element) will be sent. Fabric Attach authentication key can also be configured.

Firmware Ver.1.40

SFTP Periodic Image Transmission to "Event operation": SFTP periodic image transmission is added to the "Event action" of Easy Setup. This allows setting event actions for SD schedule recording, SFTP periodic image transmission, and alarm detection. The flow of event action setup is detailed, including SFTP transmission settings.
"SFTP periodic image transmission error" to "Save trigger": "SFTP periodic image transmission error" is added to the "Save trigger" of the SD memory card recording stream (Basic > SD memory card). This saves images when transmission to the SFTP server fails, available for JPEG(1) or JPEG(2) images.
Link to SFTP Settings in Camera Action on Alarm: A link to SFTP settings ("SFTP setup >>") is added to the "Camera action on alarm" section (Alarm).
SFTP Image Transmission Function: The SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) function is added to "Advanced" of "Network" for securely sending images to a server. It supports sending images on alarm and periodically. Configuration options include directory name, file name (with time/date or without), pre-alarm transmission interval and number of images, post-alarm transmission interval and number of images, image capture size, SFTP server address, port number, host key hash, user name, and password.
SFTP Periodic Image Transmission to "Schedule mode": "SFTP periodic image transmission" is added to the "Schedule mode" of the schedule setting (Schedule). This allows SFTP periodic image transmission to be performed at a designated time.
Recording Function Change with Ext. Software Mode: Even if the Ext. software mode is set to On, the recording function to the SD memory card can still be used.
"Overwrite" Initial Value Change: The initial value of "Overwrite" for the SD memory card (Basic > SD memory card) is changed to "On."
NTP Test Function: An NTP test function is added to "Advanced" of "Network" to check time synchronization with the NTP server.
TLS Settings to HTTPS: TLS1.1, TLS1.2, and TLS1.3 selection items are added to the HTTPS connection method (Network > Advanced > HTTPS).
MQTT Function: The MQTT (Message Queueing Telemetry Transport) function is added to "Advanced" of "Network." This allows the MQTT server to be notified of event actions by alarm. Configuration includes MQTT settings (On/Off), server address, port, protocol (MQTT over SSL/TCP), user name, password, root CA certificate installation, and server certificate verification. Notification settings for various alarm events (Terminal 1-3, VMD, Audio detection, Command alarm) can be configured with topic and payload. QoS level and retain settings are also available.
System Log for MQTT Function Failures: A system log is added for errors in the MQTT function (Others > System log). This includes " Connection error" for connection/certification failures or disconnections, and " Notification error" for publishing failures.

Firmware Ver.1.41

Genetec Stratocast Service: Settings for connecting to Genetec Stratocast, a cloud-based video monitoring service, are added to "Network > Stratocast." This allows registering the camera on the cloud server and checking images. Options include enabling/disabling Stratocast, troubleshooting links, obtaining an activation code, entering the activation code, and viewing connection status.

Firmware Ver.2.10

New GUI (Graphical User Interface): The GUI is changed. The "Set" menu of the old GUI can be accessed by clicking the "Settings" button of the new GUI and then the "Camera detailed setting" button on the "Detailed setting" tab.
AI-VMD Alarm Area Information on TCP Alarm Notification: AI-VMD alarm area information is added to TCP alarm notification (Alarm > Notification > TCP alarm protocol). This allows determining whether to send notifications for AI-VMD alarm detection area numbers.
Image Transmission Log on Status Page: An "Image transmission log" is added to the Status page (Maintenance > Status). Up to 4,000 logs can be saved on the SD memory card (or 100 on built-in memory if SD card is not used). The log displays No., Time, Stream type, Connected user, IP address, and Event.

Firmware Ver.2.10 (fisheye models)

Removal of Internet Explorer Support Functions: Functions only compatible with Internet Explorer are removed due to Microsoft ending support for the browser. This includes "Viewer Software" button, "Status update mode" settings, "Status reception port" settings, "Viewer software (nwcv4Ssetup.exe)" settings, "Log" (Basic > Log), "Internet mode (over HTTP)" settings, "H.265(1)" or "H.264(1)" option for "Refresh interval" (Multi-screen), and "Viewer software installation counter" (Maintenance > Upgrade).

Firmware Ver.2.20

FTP to File Transfer Communication Protocol: FTP is added to the communication protocol of the file transfer function (Network > Advanced). This means both FTP and SFTP can be used for sending images to a server.
SFTP Periodic Image Transmission to "Event operation" (FTP/SFTP): The "SFTP periodic transmission" in "Event action" of Easy Setup is changed to "FTP/SFTP periodic transmission" to reflect the addition of FTP.
"SFTP periodic image transmission error" to "FTP/SFTP periodic image transmission error": The "SFTP periodic image transmission error" in "Save trigger" of SD memory card is changed to "FTP/SFTP periodic image transmission error."
Link of "SFTP setup" to "FTP/SFTP setup": The link of "SFTP setup" in Camera action on alarm is changed to "FTP/SFTP setup."
"FTP access to camera" to "Common" in Network setup: "FTP access to camera" is added to "Common" in Network setup (Network > Advanced). This allows enabling or forbidding FTP access to the camera.
"SFTP periodic image transmission" to "FTP/SFTP periodic image transmission" in "Schedule" mode: The "SFTP periodic transmission" in "Schedule mode" of schedule setting is changed to "FTP/SFTP periodic image transmission."
Log Related to FTP/SFTP to System Log: A system log related to FTP/SFTP functions is added (Others > System log). This includes server errors (failed to find/resolve server, incorrect IP), connection errors (incorrect user name/password, failed to change directory, host key verification error, access not authorized, failed to transmit image, file transfer error, passive mode error, log out failed), and internal errors (undefined error).
Ext. Software Function: The [Ext.software] menu is added to the setup menu (Settings). This allows management of extension software and schedule settings.
HTML Initialization Function: An HTML initialization function is added to "Default reset" (Others > Maintenance). This includes "Load the default HTML files (setup menu)" and "Reset to the default and load the default HTML files" to initialize settings and HTML data, and "Reboot" to restart the camera.

Firmware Ver.2.30

FTP/SFTP Refresh Interval, Pre-alarm Resolution, Image Destination Server Expansion:
- 2fps and 3fps are added to the FTP/SFTP refresh interval.
- 1920x1080 is added to pre-alarm resolution.
- Image destination server is expanded to 2 locations.
Alarm Deactivation Time: 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s are added to the alarm deactivation time (Alarm).
Schedule Setting for Image Quality at Sunrise and Sunset: A schedule setting is added to switch image quality according to sunrise and sunset times (Schedule). This includes "Auto Scheduler (Manual/City Selection)" for latitude, longitude, and altitude input, and "Sunrise time and sunset time correction."
Enable/Disable Setting to SNMP Agent Setting: An "Enable/Disable" setting for "SNMP" is added to the "Advanced" tab of the Network page (Network > Advanced > SNMP).
Corridor View Mode to Image Capture Mode: "Corridor" and "Fisheye + Corridor" are added to the image capture mode (Image/Audio > Live image types > Image capture mode). Corridor view corrects distortion in fisheye images and displays them side by side. Resolutions and maximum frame rates for these modes are specified. Playback of these images on SD memory card is also detailed. Motion detection and scene change detection settings are adjusted for corridor view.
1280x720 Image Capture Size for Stream (1) and Stream (2): 1280x720 image capture size is added for Stream (1) and Stream (2) (Image/Audio > Stream > Image) for 4-megapixel models.
Title Edit Icon Next to Camera Title: A title edit icon is added next to the camera title on the "Live" page, allowing users to edit the camera title directly.

Firmware Ver.2.32

New Model Numbers: New model numbers (WV-S1136A, WV-S1536LA, WV-S1536LNA, WV-S1536LNA-B, WV-S1536LA-B, WV-S1536LNSA, WV-S1536LTNA, WV-S2136A, WV-S2136A-B, WV-S2136GA, WV-S2136GA-B, WV-S2136LA, WV-S2136LA-B, WV-S2136LGA, WV-S2136LGA-B, WV-S2236LA, WV-S2236LA-B, WV-S2236LGA, WV-S2236LGA-B, WV-S2536LA, WV-S2536LGA, WV-S2536LGNA, WV-S2536LNA, WV-S2536LTNA, WV-S1536LTA, WV-S2536LTA, WV-S4156A, WV-S4176A, WV-S4556LA, WV-S4556LMA, WV-S4576LA, WV-S4576LMA) are added. Previous firmware versions are not available for these models earlier than Ver.2.32.

Firmware Ver.2.33

SD Memory Card File System Format: "SD memory card file system format" is added to the "SD memory card" settings (Basic > SD memory card). This allows selecting FAT (FAT16/FAT32/exFAT) or ext (ext4) format for the SD memory card when "Ext. software mode" is "On."