Network Connection; Firmware Updating - Panasonic DMP-BD50 Operating Instructions Manual

Network connection

With LAN
By connecting the unit to broadband Internet, you can use a disc that offers BD-Live
function. (> 16)
This connection also allows you to automatically check for the latest firmware version.
(B below)
Internet
Telecommunications
equipment (modem, etc.)

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".
New firmware is available.
Current Installed Version:
Latest Online Version:
Do you want to start firmware update?
pIf "Yes" is selected, then follow the on-screen instructions.
pIf "No" is selected, then manually update the firmware later. (B right)
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.
The firmware was updated.
Current version: x.x
pDuring the update process, no other operations can be performed. Serious damage
may occur if you turn the power off and/or press any buttons.
Back of the unit
AC IN
AV OUT
Straight LAN cable (not included)
Hub or broadband router
pWhen your communication equipment (modem), etc. has no
broadband router functions: Connect a broadband router.
When your communication equipment (modem), etc. has broadband
router functions but there are no vacant ports: Connect a hub.
pUse a router that supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.
Firmware Update
x.x
x.x
Yes No
Firmware Update
pAfter connecting to the Internet, perform
necessary settings. (> 12)
pInserting any cable other than a LAN cable
NOTE
in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO
COAXIAL
OUT Y
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
LAN
Please
connect
directly
to TV.
10BASE-T/
OPTICAL
100BASE-TX S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
pDownloading 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
NOTE
broadband connection.
pIf downloading on this unit fails or this unit is
not connected to the Internet, then you can
download the latest firmware from the
TIPS
following website and burn it to a CD-R to
update the firmware.
http://panasonic.net/support/
pWhen the unit is connected to the Internet,
communication charges may be generated.
pIf you do not want to check for the latest
firmware version when the unit is turned on,
set "Automatic Update" to "Off". (> 29)
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 FUNCTIONS menu.
New firmware version available.
Please update from Setup.
You can manually update the firmware.
1) Press [SETUP].
2) Press [, ] to select "Others" and press
3) Press [, ] to select "Firmware Update"
4) Press [, ] to select "Update Now" and
5) Press [, ] to select "Yes" and press
AUDIO OUT
P L FRONT L /L SURROUND CENTER
B
L
R
P
R R FRONT R /R SUBWOOFER
2ch 5.1ch
[OK].
and press [OK].
press [OK].
[OK].
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