Enjoying Viera Cast; Firmware Updates - Panasonic DMP-B500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Enjoying VIERA CAST™

You can access a selection of Internet services from the Home
screen with VIERA CAST, for example YouTube, Picasa Web
Albums. (Current as of December 2009)
Preparation
≥ Network connection (
≥ Network setting (
1
Press [VIERA CAST].
Message is displayed. Please read these instructions
carefully and then press [OK].
2
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and
press [OK].
Operable buttons:
[3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], colored buttons,
numbered buttons
VIERA CAST Home screen;
New York, NY
Settings
Featured Videos
Top Movie Rental
Bloomberg
TELEVISION
XXXXXX
XXX
Top TV Show
XXX
XXXXXX
XXX
Images are for illustration purposes, contents may
change without notice.
To return to VIERA CAST Home screen
Press [VIERA CAST].
To exit from VIERA CAST
Press [EXIT] or [FUNCTION MENU].
≥ In the following cases, settings are possible using "Internet
Content Settings" (
jWhen restricting the use of VIERA CAST.
jWhen the audio is distorted.
jWhen wrong time is displayed
≥ If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be
displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet service with a
speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.
≥ Be sure to update the firmware when a firmware update
notice is displayed on the screen. If the firmware is not
updated, you will not be able to use the VIERA CAST™
function. (
right)
≥ VIERA CAST™ home screen is subject to change without
notice.
≥ The services through VIERA CAST™ are operated by their
respective service providers, and service may be
discontinued either temporarily or permanently without
notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the
content or the continuity of the services.
≥ All features of websites or content of the service may not be
available.
≥ Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.
≥ Some content may only be available for specific countries
and may be presented in specific languages.
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Firmware updates

Occasionally, Panasonic releases firmware updates for this
Portable BD player. Firmware is embedded software that
controls this unit's microprocessor. These updates may add or
improve a feature of this unit. Firmware updates may also be
released to correct operating irregularities that are discovered
with certain movies. These updates are available at no charge.
Automatically check the firmware
≥ Only when connecting the AC adaptor
This unit is capable of auto firmware check if it is connected to
the Internet via a broadband connection.
When latest firmware version is available, the following screen
is displayed.
Firmware Update
Latest Online Version: x.xx
Current Installed Version: x.xx
Do you want to start firmware update?
For the update information, please visit the
following website:
http://panasonic.net/support/
Yes
Press [2, 1] to select "Yes" and press [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
After the latest firmware is downloaded, the firmware will be
updated.
≥ If "No" is selected, then manually update the firmware later.
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After the firmware is updated and the system is restarted, the
following screen indicates that the firmware update has been
completed.
The firmware was updated.
Current Installed Version
≥ Other operations are not possible during firmware updates.
Additionally, do not perform the following operations as they
may damage the unit:
jTurn the unit off
j Remove the AC power supply cord from the household AC
outlet
jOpen the disc lid
No
OK
RETURN
: x.xx
OK
RETURN

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