Panasonic BD30 Firmware 1.3 Released! - Blu-ray Forum

JadedRaverLA · 12-25-2007, 02:52 PM

Up on the global site first (not much of a shock there).

Grab it here.

"Adds BD-V playability" -- I assume that means BDMV on BD-R/RE... but that's a bit of a guess. I've never heard of BD-V before.

Reveries119 · 12-25-2007, 04:05 PM

Hey there! (first post)
I actually have a question regarding this very thing!

The other night I was attempting to update my BD30 with firmware vs.1.2. However, My player would not recognize the contents on the burned CD-R disc.

What I did was download firware 1.2 and the zipped the contents onto the desktop and then proceeded to burn the unzipped file onto a CD-R.

Was I doing something wrong?

Thanks!

P.S. - Because I was unable to figure out how to update the firmware, I'm having an update disc with 1.2 sent to my house. I'd like to omit this step if possible and update directly from the comforts of my home.

kaliraver · 12-25-2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reveries119

Hey there! (first post)
I actually have a question regarding this very thing!

The other night I was attempting to update my BD30 with firmware vs.1.2. However, My player would not recognize the contents on the burned CD-R disc.

What I did was download firware 1.2 and the zipped the contents onto the desktop and then proceeded to burn the unzipped file onto a CD-R.

Was I doing something wrong?

Thanks!

P.S. - Because I was unable to figure out how to update the firmware, I'm having an update disc with 1.2 sent to my house. I'd like to omit this step if possible and update directly from the comforts of my home.

What burning software did you burn the cd with? Also you should check if you finalized the disc when you burned it.

Reveries119 · 12-25-2007, 04:17 PM

howdy,

I used the burning software that come with windows vista. It's set by default so it automatically pops up when a blank disc is inserted.

And yes, I do believe the disc was finalized

Maybe I should give it a go on my mac...I was using my fathers PC when I made the attempt

JadedRaverLA · 12-25-2007, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reveries119

howdy,

I used the burning software that come with windows vista. It's set by default so it automatically pops up when a blank disc is inserted.

And yes, I do believe the disc was finalized

Maybe I should give it a go on my mac...I was using my fathers PC when I made the attempt

Welcome to the boards.

Panasonic does their updates differently than the other manufacturers, and it seems more error-prone as a result.

On a PC, your best bet is to use a disc mastering software such as Nero, Roxio Easy CD, or similar product. Choose to create a new disc (no multisession), drag the file to the disc, then click burn. Using the included Vista utility may work, but there could be issues with the way that utility formats/finalizes the disc. On your Mac, Toast should work fine (create an ISO disc)... not sure about others.

aqupunk · 12-25-2007, 05:41 PM

I love how the instructions tell you to burn the update to a disc. I tried that 3 times with it not working on my player. Then simply burned as a data cd with ez cd creator and worked flawless! Maybe they changed the way they want you to burn and never really told anyone. But when I tried they way they wanted me to do it no go.

Jim · 12-25-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reveries119

howdy,

I used the burning software that come with windows vista. It's set by default so it automatically pops up when a blank disc is inserted.

And yes, I do believe the disc was finalized

Maybe I should give it a go on my mac...I was using my fathers PC when I made the attempt

If you are running Vista, a lot of us have found that the regular buring software from MS doesn't work. But we have all had success using the Nero software on a Vista platform to burn data CD's that work properly.

dperrone · 12-25-2007, 06:35 PM

Nero works great with Vista, That is what I have used a few times now with my laptop (Vista)

ay221 · 12-25-2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JadedRaverLA

Up on the global site first (not much of a shock there).

Grab it here.

"Adds BD-V playability" -- I assume that means BDMV on BD-R/RE... but that's a bit of a guess. I've never heard of BD-V before.

BD-V means blu-ray video. All the normal blu-ray movies you buy at the store. I would assume this is for future compatibility issues. So if one of the newer movies doesn't play I suggest upgrading. For me I already upgraded.

ryoohki · 12-25-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ay221

BD-V means blu-ray video. All the normal blu-ray movies you buy at the store. I would assume this is for future compatibility issues. So if one of the newer movies doesn't play I suggest upgrading. For me I already upgraded.

No there's different type of BD

BD-MV for example, is Authored Blu-Ray on BD-R and BD-RE

Reveries119 · 12-25-2007, 10:23 PM

Thank you for all the reccomendations!

As we speak, I am updating my player to firmware version 1.3

All I did was use Roxio (as opposed to the default windows burner) and created a data disc. The process as of now, is proceeding smoothly.

Thanks again for all the help!!

Thumper0913 · 12-25-2007, 11:51 PM

I had the same problem where the BD30 didn't recognize my burned disc. I burned it with Vista and did close the session on the CD (finalized the disc). After the player said the disc was unreadable, I then tried using Roxio Easy CD Creator. The BD30 recognized it. What? Dunno. I'm just glad I got it to recognize it.

Thomasbeau · 12-26-2007, 12:42 AM

Just did the 1.3 update w/o a single problem on my Mac. Here's some hints for the Mac guys out there using Leopard...

When you download the firmware, change the .exe to .zip, when OSX asks you about the change, tell it to keep .ZIP

Unstuff with stuffit expander. If you just double click it OSX will try to archive it rather than unstuff it. The unstuffed file will be named PANA_DVD.FRM

Click on the PANA_DVD.FRM icon once to highlight it. Under the File menu in the Finder choose "Burn PANA_DVD.FRM to disc. Insert a blank CD as prompted and keep the name "untitled". There is no need to change the name of the disk. Be sure to let Mac verify the disc after the burn. The BD30 doesn't like disc errors.

Take your CD and follow the instructions for the upgrade. Should work great. Takes about 5 minutes.

Hope this helps somebody.

MATTYBLU2 · 12-26-2007, 02:12 PM

just picked up my panny this past sunday and it came with 1.2 version in it already. i have watched a few movies with no problems at all. should i upgrade to 1.3 or not? does it really make a difference?

paulfromtulsa · 12-26-2007, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MATTYBLU2

just picked up my panny this past sunday and it came with 1.2 version in it already. i have watched a few movies with no problems at all. should i upgrade to 1.3 or not? does it really make a difference?

i want to know too. i have had no problems with this player so far with the 1.2 version. i have herd that some people have had problems after doing a firmware update. so i too want to know if this firmware really makes a difference

bootman · 12-26-2007, 04:33 PM

no problems=no upgrade

beastcmg · 12-26-2007, 09:59 PM

Just to let you all know I talked to Tech support and they told me that the file put on the Global site was uploaded from Japan and that the techs in the US have not had a chance to test it yet. So if you feel ok to update go ahead with warning.

ay221 · 12-27-2007, 12:48 AM

I have mines running with 1.3 and no problems encountered at all.

ShawnJ · 12-27-2007, 10:50 PM

Does anyone have a copy of the 1.3 that they would be willing to sell?

SpikesBluBlooded · 12-27-2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShawnJ

Does anyone have a copy of the 1.3 that they would be willing to sell?

Don't let anyone sell you 1.3! You can get it for free from Panasonic directly...

12-25-2007, 02:52 PM	#1
JadedRaverLA Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	Panasonic BD30 Firmware 1.3 Released! Up on the global site first (not much of a shock there). Grab it here. "Adds BD-V playability" -- I assume that means BDMV on BD-R/RE... but that's a bit of a guess. I've never heard of BD-V before.

12-25-2007, 04:05 PM	#2
Reveries119 New Member Member since:Dec 2007	Hey there! (first post) I actually have a question regarding this very thing! The other night I was attempting to update my BD30 with firmware vs.1.2. However, My player would not recognize the contents on the burned CD-R disc. What I did was download firware 1.2 and the zipped the contents onto the desktop and then proceeded to burn the unzipped file onto a CD-R. Was I doing something wrong? Thanks! P.S. - Because I was unable to figure out how to update the firmware, I'm having an update disc with 1.2 sent to my house. I'd like to omit this step if possible and update directly from the comforts of my home. Last edited by Reveries119; 12-25-2007 at 04:08 PM.

12-25-2007, 11:51 PM	#12
Thumper0913 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Had same problem w/ recognizing burned CD. I had the same problem where the BD30 didn't recognize my burned disc. I burned it with Vista and did close the session on the CD (finalized the disc). After the player said the disc was unreadable, I then tried using Roxio Easy CD Creator. The BD30 recognized it. What? Dunno. I'm just glad I got it to recognize it.

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12-25-2007, 04:17 PM	#4
Reveries119 New Member Member since:Dec 2007	howdy, I used the burning software that come with windows vista. It's set by default so it automatically pops up when a blank disc is inserted. And yes, I do believe the disc was finalized Maybe I should give it a go on my mac...I was using my fathers PC when I made the attempt

12-25-2007, 05:41 PM	#6
aqupunk Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:246 Trading Score:1	I love how the instructions tell you to burn the update to a disc. I tried that 3 times with it not working on my player. Then simply burned as a data cd with ez cd creator and worked flawless! Maybe they changed the way they want you to burn and never really told anyone. But when I tried they way they wanted me to do it no go.

12-25-2007, 06:35 PM	#8
dperrone Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:49	Nero works great with Vista, That is what I have used a few times now with my laptop (Vista)

12-25-2007, 10:23 PM	#11
Reveries119 New Member Member since:Dec 2007	Thank you for all the reccomendations! As we speak, I am updating my player to firmware version 1.3 All I did was use Roxio (as opposed to the default windows burner) and created a data disc. The process as of now, is proceeding smoothly. Thanks again for all the help!!

12-26-2007, 12:42 AM	#13
Thomasbeau Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Moosup, CT 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:275	Just did the 1.3 update w/o a single problem on my Mac. Here's some hints for the Mac guys out there using Leopard... When you download the firmware, change the .exe to .zip, when OSX asks you about the change, tell it to keep .ZIP Unstuff with stuffit expander. If you just double click it OSX will try to archive it rather than unstuff it. The unstuffed file will be named PANA_DVD.FRM Click on the PANA_DVD.FRM icon once to highlight it. Under the File menu in the Finder choose "Burn PANA_DVD.FRM to disc. Insert a blank CD as prompted and keep the name "untitled". There is no need to change the name of the disk. Be sure to let Mac verify the disc after the burn. The BD30 doesn't like disc errors. Take your CD and follow the instructions for the upgrade. Should work great. Takes about 5 minutes. Hope this helps somebody.

12-26-2007, 02:12 PM	#14
MATTYBLU2 Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:21	just picked up my panny this past sunday and it came with 1.2 version in it already. i have watched a few movies with no problems at all. should i upgrade to 1.3 or not? does it really make a difference?

12-26-2007, 04:33 PM	#16
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	no problems=no upgrade

12-26-2007, 09:59 PM	#17
beastcmg Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	Just to let you all know I talked to Tech support and they told me that the file put on the Global site was uploaded from Japan and that the techs in the US have not had a chance to test it yet. So if you feel ok to update go ahead with warning.

12-27-2007, 12:48 AM	#18
ay221 Special Member Member since:Oct 2006	I have mines running with 1.3 and no problems encountered at all.

12-27-2007, 10:50 PM	#19
ShawnJ Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Illinois 4K collection:484 Blu-ray collection:1045 DVD collection:127 Digital collection:1053 iTunes collection:16 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:49	Does anyone have a copy of the 1.3 that they would be willing to sell?

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