Sony Z280 and Z190 New v4.0 Firmware Now Available

This week Sony announced the latest v4.0 firmware update available for PXW-Z190 and PXW-Z280 camcorders. This long awaited update will now allow users support for RTMP/RTMPS streaming as well as other further improvements which are mentioned below.

SONY Z280

1. Support for RTMP/RTMPS streaming.

- For information on setting up rtmp/RTMPS streaming capabilities, please refer to the instructions manual.

- Destination URL and Stream Name(key) can now be set using the application software Streaming Setting Transfer.

2. HDR function name change

- The name of a Paint >HDR Paint Setting menu item and settings have been changed.

Related menu items
- Paint >HDR Paint Setting >HLG Look
- Natural: Characteristic conforming to ITU-R BT.2100(HLG)
- Live: Characteristic conforming to ITU-R BT.2100(HLG) with larger HDR effect (default setting)

3. “SR Live for HDR” metadata support

- SDR Gain and other key parameters can now be recorded simultaneously to a file as metadata. These key parameters can be also be embedded in the SDI output.

4. VF simple SDR display when shooting HDR

- When shooting mode is set to HDR mode, it is now possible to display a simplified converted SDR.

5. Improved network security and stability.

*Please use Content Browser Mobile version 3.2.0 or later.
*Please use NETWORK RX STATION PWS-100RX1/PWS-110RX1 series V1.11.0 or later.

SONY Z190

1. Support for RTMP/RTMPS streaming. (CBKZ-SLNW1 is required)

- For information on setting up rtmp/RTMPS streaming capabilities, please refer to the instructions manual.

- Destination URL and Stream Name(key) can now be set using the application software Streaming Setting Transfer.

2. HDR function name change

- The name of a Paint >HDR Paint Setting menu item and settings have been changed.
Related menu items
- Paint >HDR Paint Setting >HLG Look

- Natural: Characteristic conforming to ITU-R BT.2100(HLG)

- Live: Characteristic conforming to ITU-R BT.2100(HLG) with larger HDR effect (default setting)

3. “SR Live for HDR” metadata support

- SDR Gain and other key parameters can now be recorded simultaneously to a file as metadata. These key parameters can be also be embedded in the SDI output.

4. VF simple SDR display when shooting HDR

- When shooting mode is set to HDR mode, it is now possible to display a simplified converted SDR.

5. Improved network security and stability.

*Please use Content Browser Mobile version 3.2.0 or later.
*Please use PWS-100RX1/110RX1/110RX1A version 1.15 or later.

IMPORTANT: Installation of firmware is at owner’s risk – please be advised. Contact Top-Teks for a secure and safe installation. 

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