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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 April 2009)
≥VIERA CAST requires a broadband Internet connection. Dial-up Internet connections cannot be used.
Preparation
≥Network connection (
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≥Network setting (
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While stopped
Press [BD/SD] to select "BD/DVD".
2 Press [VIERA CAST].
≥Message is displayed. Please read these instructions carefully and then press
[OK] to start VIERA CAST function.
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK].
≥You can operate VIERA CAST using the following buttons on the unit's remote
control. [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], colored buttons and numbered
buttons.
≥To access more features on YouTube or Picasa Web Albums site, enter your user ID
and password that you have previously set up with these sites through the Internet
on your PC. However, not all features may be accessible through VIERA CAST.
After you access YouTube or Picasa Web
Albums from the VIERA CAST Home
screen and add your favorite videos or
albums to VIERA CAST, you can choose
them easily from the Home screen.
Regarding "Settings"
Set VIERA CAST Home screen.
≥My Account:
You can remove your account from the unit.
≥Lock:
Enter a password to lock YouTube and Picasa Web Albums.
≥Notices
Firmware updating
When this unit remains connected to the Internet, it will automatically check for the
latest firmware version when it is turned on.
When latest firmware version is available, the following screen is displayed.
Select "Yes" or "No".
≥If "Yes" is selected, then follow the on-screen instructions.
≥If "No" is selected, then manually update the firmware later. (
After the latest firmware is downloaded, the system will be restarted and the firmware
will be updated.
When the system is restarted, the screen display disappears and
"START" is displayed on the unit's display.
After the firmware is updated and the system is restarted, the
following screen indicates that the firmware update has been completed.
≥During the update process, no other operations can be performed. Serious damage
may occur if you turn off the unit and/or press any buttons.
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Welcome to Network Service
Your Panasonic Network Service allows you to access web-based content on your Player/Recorder. Some
web content may be inappropriate for some viewers. You may disable the Network Service feature by
following the instructions found in your Operating Instructions.
Some web content may only be available from within select countries and may be presented in languages
different than the one selected in your On-screen Language settings menu.
It's recommanded your player/recorder is connected to Full HD display with HDMI. The display of the
contents may be truncated, depending on your TV. You may reduce to screen size by following the
instructions found in your Operating Instructions.
Don't show this message again
ENTER
Images are for illustration purposes,
message may change without notice.
VIERA CAST Home screen;
New York, NY
Settings
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Web Albums
Featured Videos
Panasonic Select
Bloomberg
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TELEVISION
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7465.95
-89.68
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778.94
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1442.82
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Images are for illustration purposes,
contents may change without notice.
Firmware Update
The latest firmware is available.
Latest Online Version: x.x
Current Installed Version: x.x
Do you want to start firmware update?
For the update information, please visit the
following website:
http://panasonic.net/support/
Yes
No
right)
The firmware has been updated.
Current Installed Version: x.x
OK
RETURN
≥Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a
while to read all the data.
≥The connection to the Internet may take time or
NOTE
the Internet may not be connected depending on
the connection environment.
≥ The unit is connected to the Internet when VIERA
CAST is used, generating communication charges.
≥VIERA CAST
without notice.
≥The services through VIERA CAST
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.
≥Set the "Network Lock" to "On" to restrict using
VIERA CAST. (
≥Set the "Audio Auto Gain Control" to "Off" when
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the audio is warped while using the VIERA CAST.
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≥When the display of the contents is truncated, set
the "Reduce to Screen Size" to "On". (
≥Set the "On-screen Language", to switch the
Weather
language for Home screen. (
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≥Set the "Time Zone" or "DST" when the wrong time
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is displayed on the screen. (
To return to VIERA CAST Home screen
Press [VIERA CAST].
To exit from VIERA CAST
Press [START] or [TOP MENU/DIRECT
NAVIGATOR], then press [RETURN] to cancel the
menu.
≥Downloading will require several minutes. It may
take longer or the Internet may not be connected
depending on the connection environment. It is
NOTE
required that you use a broadband connection.
≥If downloading on this unit fails or this unit is not
connected to the Internet, then you can download
the latest firmware from the following website and
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burn it to a CD-R to update the firmware.
http://panasonic.net/support/
(This site is in English only.)
≥When the unit is connected to the Internet,
communication charges may be generated.
≥If you do not want to check for the latest firmware
version when the unit is turned on, set "Automatic
Update Check" to "Off". (
Manually updating the firmware
If the firmware update is not carried out when the
unit is turned on, a message is displayed when
displaying the START menu.
The latest firmware is available.
Please update firmware in Setup.
1) Press [SETUP].
2) Press [3, 4] to select "Others" and press [OK].
3) Press [3, 4] to select "Firmware Update" and
press [OK].
4) Press [3, 4] to select "Update Now" and press
[OK].
5) Press [2, 1] to select "Yes" and press [OK].
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home screen is subject to change
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