Enjoying VIERA CASTTM

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 ( 13)

 

≥Network setting ( 14)

NOTE

1 Press [VIERA CAST].

 

≥Message is displayed. Please read these instructions carefully and then press

 

 

[OK] to start VIERA CAST function.

 

 

Welcome to Network Service

 

 

 

Your Panasonic Network Service allows you to access web-based content on your Player/Recorder.

 

 

Network Service is subject to change without notice. The Service through Network Service is 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 and may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in

TIPS

 

specific languages. You may disable the Network Service feature by following the instructions found in

 

your Operating Instructions.

 

Don’t show this message again

ENTER

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.

Images are for illustration purpose, message may change without notice.

2Press [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], [OPTION], 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.

VIERA CAST Home screen;

 

 

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After you access YouTube or Picasa

 

Settings

 

 

Weather

 

 

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mph

Web Albums from the VIERA CAST

NOTE

 

 

 

 

 

Web Albums

 

Home screen and add your favorite

 

 

 

 

 

videos or albums to VIERA CAST, you

 

Featured Videos

Panasonic Select

 

 

can choose them easily from the Home

 

 

 

 

 

screen.

 

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

Regarding “Settings”

Set VIERA CAST Home screen.

My Account: You can remove your account from the unit.

Lock: Enter a password to lock YouTube and Picasa Web Albums. ≥Notices

≥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.

To return to VIERA CAST Home screen

Press [VIERA CAST].

To exit from VIERA CAST

Press [FUNCTIONS] or [TOP MENU/ DIRECT NAVIGATOR], then press [RETURN] to cancel the menu.

≥Set the “Network Lock” to “On” to restrict using VIERA CAST. ( 32)

≥Set the “Audio Auto Gain Control” to “Off” when the audio is warped while using the VIERA CAST. ( 32)

≥When display of the contents is truncated, set the “Reduced Screen Display” to “On”. ( 32)

≥Set the “Time Zone” or “Summer Time” when wrong time is displayed on the screen. ( 32)

≥VIERA CASTTM home screen is subject to change without notice.

≥The services through VIERA CASTTM 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.

Playback

Showing FUNCTIONS menu

Some functions of this unit can be operated from the FUNCTIONS menu.

1Press [FUNCTIONS].

≥Items to be displayed may vary with the media.

2Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK].

≥Playback

 

≥Top Menu

 

≥Menu

 

≥Viewing Picture

 

To Others

“Playlists”:

 

You can play playlists created on

 

DVD-VR.

 

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

 

playlist and press [OK].

 

“Setup” ( 29)

Network

“Card Management” ( 19)

Displays Home screen of VIERA CAST (

BD/DVD/CD

Switches to the disc drive.

SD card

Switches to the SD drive.

USB device

Switches to the USB drive.

e.g.,

Blu-ray Disc Player

FUNCTION MENU

DVD-Video

Top Menu

Menu

To Others

Network

SD card

USB device

OK

RETURN

above)

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Panasonic DMP-BD60GN Enjoying Viera Casttm, Showing Functions menu, Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the item and press OK

DMP-BD60GN, DMP-BD60GZ, DMP-BD80GN specifications

The Panasonic DMP-BD80GN, DMP-BD60GZ, and DMP-BD60GN are part of Panasonic's celebrated line of Blu-ray players, designed to deliver high-quality media playback and a range of advanced features that enhance the home entertainment experience.

The DMP-BD80GN is known for its superior performance, offering full support for 1080p video playback. It employs advanced video processing technologies such as the P4HD (Picture Performance Damper) to ensure that images are displayed with impressive clarity, color accuracy, and detail. This model supports a variety of disc formats, including standard Blu-ray, DVD, and AVCHD, making it an excellent option for users with extensive movie collections. The BD80 also includes network connectivity capabilities that allow users to stream content from popular services such as Netflix and YouTube directly to their television.

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All three models are characterized by their robust build quality and user-friendly interfaces, designed to make navigation simple, even for those who may not be tech-savvy. Key features like HDMI output ensure compatibility with modern televisions, while multiple connectivity options like USB ports make it easy to enjoy media stored on external drives.

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