Panasonic DMP-BD77 Firmware updates, Search for wireless network, OK select Update Now OK

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM) is a standard that facilitates settings relating to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices.

1Press WPS button or corresponding button of the wireless router until the lamp starts flashing.

≥For details, refer to the operating instruction of the wireless router.

2Press [OK].

Search for wireless network:

≥When you select “Search for wireless network”, the available wireless networks will be displayed. Select your network name and press [OK].

–If your network name is not displayed, search again by pressing the red button on the remote control.

–Stealth SSID will not be displayed when you select “Search for wireless network”. Enter manually by using “Manual setting”.

(While displaying the HOME menu, press [SETTINGS] > select “Network” > [OK] > select “Network Settings” > [OK] > select “Wireless Settings” > [OK] > select “Connection Setting” > [OK] > select “Manual setting” > [OK])

≥If your wireless network is encrypted, Encryption Key input screen will be displayed. Input the encryption key of your network.

≥Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.

≥You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy

Network Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 26)

≥You can redo these settings individually using “Network Settings”. (> 26)

≥Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for which you do not have usage rights.

During automatic searches in a wireless network environment, wireless networks (SSID) for which you do not have usage rights may be displayed; however, using these networks may be regarded as illegal access.

≥After performing network settings on this unit, the settings (encryption level, etc.) of the wireless router might change. When you have trouble getting online on your PC, perform the network settings on your PC in accordance with the settings of the wireless router.

≥Please be aware that connecting to a network without encryption may result in the content of the communication being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or the leaking of data such as personal or secret information.

*1 An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a name used by wireless LAN to identify a particular network. Transmission is possible if the SSID matches for both devices.

*2 The wireless router compatible with Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM may have the mark.

Firmware updates

Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge.

This unit is capable of checking the firmware automatically when connected to the Internet via a broadband connection.

When a new firmware version is available, the following message is displayed.

New firmware is available.

Please update firmware in Setup.

To update the firmware

Press [HOME] > press [SETTINGS] > select “System” > [OK] > select “Firmware Update”

>[OK] > select “Update Now” > [OK]

DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC power or perform any operation while the update takes place.

After the firmware is installed, “FIn” will be displayed on the unit’s display. Unit will restart and the following screen will be displayed.

The firmware has been updated.

Current Version: x.xx

≥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.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

To show the firmware version on this unit. (> 28, “Firmware Version Information”)

≥Downloading will require several minutes. It may take longer or may not work properly depending on the connection environment.

≥If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version, set “Automatic Update Check” to “Off”. (> 28)

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