Help Doing Firmware Upgrade

[BigRick]

I Just bought a Panasonic BD30 and i have downloaded the firmware and its on my desktop. Now what do i do? Ive used the search and could not come up with and answer. I know its been discussed before but this is much easier than to scroll through 20+ pages.

[thebrenn]

Originally Posted by BigRick

I Just bought a Panasonic BD30 and i have downloaded the firmware and its on my desktop. Now what do i do? Ive used the search and could not come up with and answer. I know its been discussed before but this is much easier than to scroll through 20+ pages.

Check the file size of the downloaded file and decompress it. Supported for Windows only.

1. Checking the file size.
Right click on the downloaded firmware, "UPDATE_BD30NT_V16_1.exe" and select "Properties". Make sure that the size of the file is the same as the size listed on the download page.

If the file size differs, please download it again. After checking the size, click [OK] and the "Properties" window will close.
2. Decompressing the file
Double click the downloaded firmware "UPDATE_BD30NT_V16_1.exe" and decompress it.
The decompressed file will be named "PANA_DVD.FRM".

File size is 31,134,531 bytes. (UPDATE_BD30NT_V16_1.exe)

Please make sure that you have selected the correct region before you proceed to the download process.

Note:
You will not be able to install firmware designated for a region that is different to the region in which you purchased your Panasonic BD player.

Step 5. Create a firmware update disc

To create a firmware update disc, write the decompressed file to a CD-R disc using CD-R writing software. Follow the operating instructions for the writing software to create the disc. Once the firmware update disc is created, continue to the next step.

1.About the CD-R disc:
If the firmware update disc has write errors, it will not be readable by the Panasonic BD player and you will not be able to update the firmware.

Always use a blank CD-R disc. Do not use a CD-RW disc.

2.About the CD-R writing software:
If you are creating the firmware update disc on a Microsoft Windows PC, we recommend using the standard Windows XP writing application.

* BD Firmware Update Procedure (PDF)

Other writing software can be used, but please follow the operating instructions provided for the writing software. Please be aware that "packet-writing" is not supported.


Step 6. Install the firmware update

[CAUTION]:

It will take about 10 minutes to update the firmware. During the firmware update procedure, do not turn the Panasonic BD player off nor disconnect AC power. Do not press any buttons,except as instructed.

Failure to do so may result in the Panasonic BD player becoming unresponsive which will require repair.

[Step-1]

Turn your Panasonic BD player on.

[Step-2]

Press [OPEN/CLOSE] on the Panasonic BD Player to open the disc tray. Load the firmware update disc and press [OPEN/CLOSE] on the Panasonic BD Player to close the disc tray.
DO NOT press any other buttons during the firmware update.
The Panasonic BD Player will first display "Bye" on the front panel display, automatically turn itself off and then, within a few seconds, restart again and automatically start installing the firmware from the firmware update disc.

NOTE: If the Panasonic BD Player does not restart automatically after it has turned off, please press [POWER] on the Panasonic BD Player - the Panasonic BD Player will then restart and install the firmware update as normal.

[Step-3]

The time to complete the firmware update will vary, however the time should not exceed 15 minutes. Please be patient during the firmware upgrade!

NOTE: During the update process, various messages will show on the front panel display of the Panasonic BD player.

[Step-4]

When the firmware update is completed, "FINISH" is displayed on the front panel display of the Panasonic BD player and the disc tray opens automatically.
Please take out the firmware update disc and turn off power with the power button on the main unit. The firmware update installation procedure is now complete.

Please take out the firmware update disc and turn off power with the power button on the Panasonic BD player.
[CAUTION]

* During the firmware update procedure, do not turn the unit off, disconnect it from AC power (outlet) and press any buttons except as instructed.
Failure to do so may result in an unresponsive unit that will require repair.



[Note]:
If the firmware version currently installed in the Panasonic BD player is the same or more recent than the firmware version on the update disc, "UNSUP/PORT" will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds on the front display of the Panasonic BD player. In this case, an update is unnecessary -please remove the disc.

Display on the Panasonic BD player:

If you have any problems after installing the new firmware, please contact the Global Service Center Network.

* Global Service Center Network

[BigRick]

when i double click to compress it i dont see the Pana_dvd.frm?? I get this little convert file box

[BigRick]

if i right click it i get compress to Pana_dvd.rar??

[thebrenn]

Not sure why you are compressing it. What size is the file

[BigRick]

Originally Posted by thebrenn

Not sure why you are compressing it. What size is the file

32.1 mb

Edit: Oh You Said Decompress but when i double click the icon on my desk top i dont see the format your talking about

[BigRick]

i went to properties agian and i see the file name is already PANA_DVD.FRM
It says it opens with Word Perfect. Do i Need to Change that?

[thebrenn]

The uncompressed file name is UPDATE_BD30NT_V16_1.exe click on that file do as it says and it will uncompress it to this file PANA_DVD.FRM. This is the file file you put on the CD.

[BigRick]

Originally Posted by thebrenn

The uncompressed file name is UPDATE_BD30NT_V16_1.exe click on that file do as it says and it will uncompress it to this file PANA_DVD.FRM. This is the file file you put on the CD.

When i go to properties it says PANA_DVD.FRM
the file size right now is 33,710,296 and 33,714,176 to scan on disk

[thebrenn]

That is the file you put on the CD and place on the player

[BigRick]

ok man thank you so much for your detialed process you

[thebrenn]

Your welcome, I have to go to church now I will check back later and see how it went.