Broadband
network
connection
Firmware updates
The following services can
be
used when this unit is connected
to
broadband.
-Firmware can be updated
(Q
right)
-You
can enjoy the SO-Live
(Q
22)
-You
can enjoy the VIERA CAST
(Q
27)
Internet
Occasionally, Panasonic releases firmware updates for this
SO
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.
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Automatically check the firmware
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.
Select "Yes·
or
"No".
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Hub
or
broadband
router
(not included)
Telecommunications
equipment
(modem, etc.)
- Use category 7 straight
LAN
cable (STP) when connecting to
peripheral devices.
-With
installation where your broadband modem
is
connected
directly to your PC, a router must be installed.
-Use
a router that supports 10SASE-T/100SASE-TX.
-In
case all available connection on your router is being used, a hub
or switch can be installed
to
provide additional connections.
-When
operating the VIERA CAST, use high-speed internet service
no less than 1.5 Mbps for
SO
(Standard Definition) and 6 Mbps for
HD
(High Definition) picture quality by your local broadband
company.
-If
using slow Internet connection, the video may not
be
displayed
correctly.
-After
physically connecting this unit to your broadband connection,
some configuration
is
required.
(Q
17)
-Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable
in
the LAN terminal can
damage the unit.
-If
"Yes"
is
selected, then follow the on-screen instructions.
-If
"No· is selected, then manually update the firmware later.
(Q
below)
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.
- During the update process, no other operations can be performed.
Serious damage may occur if you turn the power off and/or press
any buttons.
- 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.
- 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".
(Q
36)
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 FUNCTIONS menu.
The latest firmware
IS
available
Please update firmware
In
Set
1 -
1) Press [SETUP).
2) Press
[A,
~)
to
select "Others" and press [OK).
3) Press
[A,
~)
to select "Firmware Update" and press [OK).
4) Press
[A,
~)
to select "Update Now" and press [OK).
5) Press [
....
,
~)
to
select "Yes" and press [OK].
If
downloading
on
this
unit
falls
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.net/supportl
(This site is in English only.)
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