https://www.personal-view.com/faqs/gh2-hack/ptool-software

1. You'll need to download firmware from http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/index2.html

2. StreamParser by Chris Brandin as help tool to analyse AVCHD streams - https://www.personal-view.com/faqs/gh2-hack/ptool-software

   Other good idea is also use trial version of Elecard StremEye - http://www.elecard.com/en/download/products.html

3. Remember that Testers section patches are for testers. Use simple bitrate patches.

4. How can I make encoder hold better in low detailed scenes? Use Auto Quantizer patches.

5. How to update firmware:

   • Load your camera firmware, see 1. how to get it.
   • Check all necessary patches, Version increment must be always checked.
   • Save firmware. Just change last digit to any number you want.
   • Copy firmware to root of SD card. Fully charge you battery. Do not even attempt to use AC coupler!
   • Power off your camera if it was on.
   • Power on camera. After this press (not hold) green play button.
   • You'll see hourglass and prompt to update.
   • Press down arrow and after this Menu/set.
   • Wait until upgrade will be completed.

6. How to provide reports in this topic?

   • Post here only problems and questions about new patches. For all else we have special topics.
   • Use systematic approach (one-two changes at a time with careful thinking).
   • Shift-Click on round button in PTool to save your particular settings.
   • Attach here settings with detailed observation + MediaInfo screenshot + StreamParser screenshot in case of troubles.

7. Read FAQs at http://www.personal-view.com/faqs

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