Enjoying viera cast, Firmware updates, Automatically check the firmware – Panasonic DMP-B500 User 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 (> 31)
≥ Network setting (> 32)

Press [VIERA CAST].

Message is displayed. Please read these instructions
carefully and then press [OK].

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;

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” (

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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.

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.

≥ 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.

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.

≥ 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