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)

1 Press [VIERA CAST].

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

2 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;

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.

Automatically check the firmware

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.

Firmware Update

Latest Online Version: x.xx

Current Installed Version: x.xx

Do you want to start firmware update? For the update information, please visit the following website: http://panasonic.net/support/

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Weather

Settings

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YesNo

OK

RETURN

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

Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change without notice.

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” (> 39)

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.

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updated.

If “No” is selected, then manually update the firmware later. (> 35)

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 Installed Version: x.xx

OK

RETURN

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

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Panasonic DMP-B500 operating instructions Enjoying Viera Cast, Firmware updates, Automatically check the firmware