Enjoying Viera Cast Tm; Firmware Updating - Panasonic SC-BT300 Operating Instructions Manual

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 February 2009)
≥VIERA CAST requires a broadband Internet connection. Dial-up Internet connections cannot be used.
Preparation
≥Network connection (
≥Network setting (
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1 Press [BD/SD] to select "BD/DVD" or "SD".
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:
Password can be used 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
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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
Images are for illustration purposes,
message may change without notice.
VIERA CAST Home screen;
Featured Videos
Images are for illustration
purpose, 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
The firmware has been updated.
Current Installed Version: x.x
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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
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
TM home screen is subject to
change without notice.
≥The services through VIERA CAST
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.
≥Set the "Network Lock" to "On" to restrict using
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≥Set the "Audio Auto Gain Control" to "Off" when
the audio is warped while using the VIERA
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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
language for Home screen. (
≥Set the "Time Zone" or "DST" when the wrong
time 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 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 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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