13RQT9401Network connectionFirmware updating]The following services can be used when this unit is connected tobroadband.≥Firmware can be updated (B below)≥You can enjoy the BD-Live (> 19)≥You can enjoy the VIERA CAST (> 25)≥Use shielded LAN cables when connecting to peripheraldevices.≥When operating the VIERA CAST, use high-speed internetservice no less than 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition)and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality by yourlocal broadband company.– If using slow Internet connection, the video may not bedisplayed correctly.≥After connecting to the Internet, perform necessary settings.(> 14)≥Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LANterminal can damage the unit.NOTE≥When your communication equipment (modem), etc. has no broadband routerfunctions: Connect a broadband router.When your communication equipment (modem), etc. has broadband routerfunctions but there are no vacant ports: Connect a hub.≥Use a router that supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.Telecommunications equipment(modem, etc.)Straight LAN cable (not included)Hub or broadband routerBack of the unitInternetWhen this unit remains connected to the Internet, it will automatically check for the latestfirmware version when it is turned on.When latest firmware version is available, the following screen is displayed.Select “Yes” or “No”.≥If “Yes” is selected, then follow the on-screen instructions.≥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 willbe 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 indicatesthat the firmware update has been completed.≥During the update process, no other operations can be performed. Serious damagemay occur if you turn off the unit and/or press any buttons.≥Downloading will require several minutes. Itmay take longer or the Internet may not beconnected depending on the connectionenvironment. It is required that you use abroadband connection.≥If downloading on this unit fails or this unitis not connected to the Internet, then youcan download the latest firmware from thefollowing website and burn it to a CD-R toupdate the firmware.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 latestfirmware version when the unit is turnedon, set “Automatic Update Check” to “Off”.(> 32)Manually updating the firmwareIf the firmware update is not carried out whenthe unit is turned on, a message is displayedwhen displaying the FUNCTIONS menu.1) Press [SETUP].2) Press [3, 4] to select “General” andpress [OK].3) Press [3, 4] to select “FirmwareUpdate” and press [OK].4) Press [3, 4] to select “Update Now” andpress [OK].5) Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press[OK].Firmware UpdateYes NoThe latest firmware is available.Latest Online Version: x.xCurrent Installed Version: x.xDo you want to start firmware update?For the update information, please visit thefollowing website:http://panasonic.net/support/The firmware has been updated.Current Installed Version: x.xRETURNOKNOTETIPSThe latest firmware is available.Please update firmware in Setup.Getting started