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Choose your PowerPlay.

For White, Black and Clear PowerPlay models. Choose the package that matches your model and HDMI configuration.

Check your model before downloading.The White PowerPlay has its own package. The Black / Clear packages support both Black and Clear versions; choose by HDMI hardware: use the HDMI package for models with HDMI, and the non-HDMI package for models without HDMI. Packages must not be mixed between models.
WHITE MODEL

White PowerPlayv2.0 · New boot animation

INVIZ firmware for the White PowerPlay. Adds a 2-second INVIZ boot animation, with stable preview and recording, Progressive mode and the INVIZ power-off screen.

v2.0 / ZIP / 2.53 MB

inviz-whitepowerplay-2.0.zip

Download v2.0 · White What’s new in v2.0 ↓
Verify file · SHA-2561473bdb5451b511b098d81e686a1de9673e8d53e4ad5374f5259d0e13df18018
NON-HDMI MODEL

Black / Clear PowerPlayWithout HDMI

INVIZ upgrade package for the Black / Clear PowerPlay without HDMI.

v2.2 / ZIP / 13.74 MB

inviz-blackpowerplay-withouthdmi-v2.2.zip

Download v2.2 · non-HDMI What’s new in v2.2 ↓
Verify file · SHA-25632b332b605da5a46f06def55eede1c7a4df58d7f45aa86cbe2335df271818256
HDMI MODEL

Black / Clear PowerPlayWith HDMI

INVIZ upgrade package for the Black / Clear PowerPlay with HDMI.

v2.2 / ZIP / 13.76 MB

inviz-blackpowerplay-withhdmi-v2.2.zip

Download v2.2 · HDMI What’s new in v2.2 ↓
Verify file · SHA-256482bec72f9d55fa53fc75bc99ceb26f0d596ffb8e704257edbe4bea24fb0b59d

Step by step

Installation guide

The White PowerPlay and the Black / Clear PowerPlay are upgraded differently. Follow the steps for your model and use the matching download above.

Back up your recordings first.Formatting erases everything on the TF / microSD card. Keep PowerPlay supplied with reliable power throughout the upgrade.

White PowerPlay

  1. Copy powerplay.bin to the card

    Extract the White ZIP and copy powerplay.bin directly onto the TF / microSD card’s top level. Do not put it inside a folder, do not copy the ZIP itself, and keep the file name unchanged.

  2. Insert the card and power on

    Insert the card into the powered-off White PowerPlay and switch it on. The upgrade starts automatically. Do not interrupt power or remove the card while it is running.

  3. Delete powerplay.bin

    When the upgrade has finished, delete powerplay.bin from the card (or format the card in PowerPlay) so the upgrade does not run again at the next power-on.

Black / Clear PowerPlay

  1. Format the card in PowerPlay

    Insert the TF / microSD card and format it using PowerPlay’s menu. Then switch PowerPlay off and connect the card to your computer with a card reader.

  2. Copy all four upgrade files

    Extract the matching ZIP and copy these four files directly onto the card’s top level. Do not put them inside a folder or copy the ZIP itself. Keep the file names unchanged.

    IPLIPL_CUSTUBOOTSigmastarUpgradeSD.bin

  3. Insert the card and power on

    Safely eject the card from your computer, insert it into the powered-off PowerPlay, then switch PowerPlay on. The upgrade starts automatically.

  4. Wait for the screen to turn black

    Do not interrupt power or remove the card while the upgrade is running. When the upgrade finishes and the screen turns black, remove the card.

  5. Power on without the card

    Switch PowerPlay on with the card removed. Once the device has started, reinsert the card.

  6. Format the card in PowerPlay again

    Use PowerPlay’s menu to format the card and remove the upgrade files. This prevents the upgrade from starting again the next time you power on with the card inserted.

You’re ready to record. Make a short test recording and check playback before your next shoot.

Firmware updates

Release history

White PowerPlay v2.0

LATEST RELEASE · WHITE

· White PowerPlay · 50 / 60 fps

  • New boot animation. A 2-second animated INVIZ logo now plays at power-on, replacing the static boot screen. Startup time is unchanged.
Everything from v1.1 is included.Stable preview and recording with Progressive on (Menu → General, at the very bottom), more picture at top and bottom, and the INVIZ power-off screen.

White PowerPlay v1.1

PREVIOUS RELEASE · WHITE

· White PowerPlay · 50 / 60 fps

  • Fixed picture jitter in the PowerPlay screen preview. The live preview no longer bounces up and down. Both video fields are now aligned in hardware, for the screen preview and for recordings alike, with no added latency.
  • Even steadier recordings. Remaining field jitter is reduced to a small fraction of a line, the occasional misaligned frame is gone, and recordings are stable from the very first frame.
  • Stable right after power-on. The preview settles within a second or two of switching on; no recording needed.
  • Less shimmer on bright edges. Flicker on bright, fine edges is noticeably reduced.
  • Slightly more picture. A little more image at the top and bottom, with no black borders.
Find Progressive at the very bottom of Menu → General.On (default): stable preview and recording. Off: original interlaced behaviour. Bitrate, brightness-flicker fix and INVIZ logo are unchanged from v1.0.
Download previous version · White v1.1

White PowerPlay v1.0

PREVIOUS RELEASE · WHITE

· White PowerPlay

  • New Progressive mode. Fixes the up-and-down jitter in recordings: odd and even video fields are automatically aligned, so recordings no longer bounce.
  • No more brightness flicker. Static scenes no longer flicker in brightness.
  • Higher image quality. Up to 25 Mbps recording bitrate with improved encoder quality.
  • INVIZ logo. New INVIZ power-on and power-off screens.
Download previous version · White v1.0

v2.2

LATEST RELEASE · BLACK / CLEAR

· Black / Clear PowerPlay · With HDMI & without HDMI

  • Faster boot animation. The INVIZ startup animation now plays in 2 seconds instead of 4, so PowerPlay is ready about 2 seconds sooner.
  • INVIZ version info. Menu → General → Version now shows the INVIZ firmware version (V2.2, or V2.2 HDMI on HDMI models).
Everything from v2.1 is included.25 Mbps recording, the Progressive setting and the INVIZ power-off screen are unchanged.

v2.1

PREVIOUS RELEASE · BLACK / CLEAR

· Black / Clear PowerPlay · With HDMI & without HDMI

  • INVIZ logo shutdown screen. Added the INVIZ logo to the power-off screen.
Download previous version · v2.1

v2.0

PREVIOUS RELEASE

· Black / Clear PowerPlay · With HDMI & without HDMI

  • 25 Mbps recording. Updated recording bitrate for both HDMI and non-HDMI models.
  • New Progressive setting. Switch between progressive and interlaced scanning.
  • Major image-quality improvements. Higher-bitrate recording and selectable scanning modes significantly improve PowerPlay video quality.
Find Progressive at the very bottom of Menu → General.This option is tucked away at the bottom of the General menu and must be switched on or off manually.
On: progressive scanning. Off: interlaced scanning.
Download previous version · v2.0

v1.1

PREVIOUS · TEST BUILD

· Black / Clear PowerPlay · With HDMI & without HDMI

  • INVIZ shutdown logo. Replaces the previous shutdown graphic with the INVIZ logo.
  • Earlier startup animation. Moves the INVIZ animation earlier in the boot sequence.
  • Recording settings preserved. Video bitrate targets remain 15 Mbps for the HDMI model and 25 Mbps for the non-HDMI model.

Test build: hardware verification is still required. Check startup, shutdown and a short recording on your model before use.

Download previous version · v1.1

v1.0

PREVIOUS RELEASE

Black / Clear PowerPlay · With HDMI & without HDMI

  • 2.5× video bitrate. Increased recording bitrate.
  • Updated startup visuals. New INVIZ boot screen.
Download previous version · v1.0

Need help before updating?

Not sure which model you own, or does your device behave differently from the steps above? Contact INVIZ with your model details and a photo of the screen.

Contact INVIZ
What is inside each package?

The White ZIP includes a single powerplay.bin. Each Black / Clear ZIP includes IPL, IPL_CUST, SigmastarUpgradeSD.bin and UBOOT. Keep the supplied file names unchanged. The files differ between models and must not be mixed.