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.
Preparation
≥Network connection (> 14) ≥Network setting (> 33)
1Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD” or “SD”.
2 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
Some web content may only be available from within select countries and may be presented in languages
different than the one selected in your
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.
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Images are for illustration purposes, message may change without notice.
3Press [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], 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.
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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: Password can be used to lock YouTube and Picasa Web Albums.
≥Notices
NOTE
TIPS
≥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.
≥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.
≥Set the “Network Lock” to “On” to restrict using VIERA CAST. (> 40)
≥Set the “Audio Auto Gain Control” to “Off” when the audio is warped while using the VIERA CAST. (> 40)
≥When the display of the contents is truncated, set the “Reduce to Screen Size” to “On”. (> 40)
≥Set the
≥Set the “Time Zone” or “DST” when the wrong time is displayed on the screen. (> 40)
To return to VIERA CAST Home screen
Press [VIERA CAST].
To exit from VIERA CAST
Press [START] or [TOP MENU/DIRECT NAVIGATOR], then press [RETURN] to cancel the menu.
Advanced operations
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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”.
Firmware Update
The latest firmware is available. Latest Online Version: x.x Current Installed Version: x.x
Do you want to start firmware update? For the update information, please visit the following website: http://panasonic.net/support/
Yes |
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≥If “Yes” is selected, then follow the
≥If “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 has been updated.
Current Installed Version: x.x
OK
RETURN
≥During the update process, no other operations can be performed. Serious
damage may occur if you turn off the unit and/or press any buttons.
NOTE
TIPS
≥Downloading 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 broadband connection.
≥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
http://panasonic.net/support/
(This site is in English only.)
≥When the unit is connected to the Internet, communication charges may be generated.
≥If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version when the unit is turned on, set
“Automatic Update Check” to “Off”. (> 40)
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 START menu.
The latest firmware is available.
Please update firmware in Setup.
1)Press [SETUP].
2)Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK].
3)Press [3, 4] to select “Firmware Update” and press [OK].
4)Press [3, 4] to select “Update Now” and press [OK].
5)Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
