bdt230 bdt225 bdt330 v173 installation

3D Blu-ray Player Firmware Installation Instructions

Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................... 1 1 Firmware History................................................................................................ 2 Applicable Models................................................................................................. 2 Version............................................................................................................... 2 Release Date ............................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Purpose ................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 2 Checking the Firmware Version.......................................................................... 4 3 Downloading the Firmware ................................................................................ 5 4 Burning the Firmware Disc ................................................................................. 6 4.1 Windows OS CD Writing Program .................................................................. 6 4.2 Other OS CD Writing Program ......................................................................... 8 4.3 3rd Party CD Burning Software ......................................................................... 8 4.4 Dragging & Dropping...................................................................................... 8 5 Installing the Firmware...................................................................................... 9

If the Blu-ray Disc Player is correctly connected to a home network with broadband internet access, firmware updates

can be installed manually or automatically via the player. In this situation, the user is not required to download the

firmware to a computer and burn it to a CD-R disc. Please see the Operating Instructions for more information.

3D Blu-ray Player Firmware Installation Instructions Page 1 of 9

1 Firmware History

Applicable Models DMP-BDT230, DMP-BDT225, DMP-BDT330,

Version 1.73

Release Date July 14 2014

Purpose Ver. 1.73

Network Service compatibility Stability of System

Ver. 1.69 Stability of System Playability of #d Blu-ray Disc.

Ver 1.66

Network Service compatibility and update to support Skype. Playability of 3D Disc.

Ver 1.48

Network Service compatibility DLNA compatibility HDMI compatibility

Ver 1.40

Playability of Blu-ray Disc

Ver 1.37

Stability of Network System Playability of Disc

Ver 1.33

VIERA Connect compatibility Playability of Disc


Ver 1.24

Stability of System


2 Checking the Firmware Version CAUTION: If the player has the most recent firmware, there is no need to perform a firmware update. 1. Turn on the main unit.

2. Select "Setup" on "HOME MENU" by using OK button on the remote control.

3. Press the [DOWN] arrow to select "Player Settings".

4. Press the [DOWN] arrow to select System.

5. Press the [OK] button.

6. Press the [DOWN] arrow to select System Information.


8. Press the [DOWN] arrow to select Firmware Version Information.


10. The firmware information will appear next to the heading Main Version:

The number displayed is dependent upon the

firmware version installed.

CAUTION: Compare the current firmware version displayed to the firmware version received or downloaded. If they are the same, or the firmware version displayed in the player is higher, there is no need to install the firmware. Reasons why the player may have a more recent firmware version: If the player was manufactured after the firmware was released, the firmware

update may have already been installed. If the player was serviced by an authorized Panasonic service center, a service

technician may have already installed the latest firmware update.


3 Downloading the Firmware 1) Left click on the DOWNLOAD icon for the Firmware. 2) Left click on the I agree to the terms of use checkbox. 3) Left click on DOWNLOAD. 4) Left click on SAVE.

The file name displayed should be PANA_DVD.FRM.

5) Left click on DESKTOP, and then left click on SAVE.

NOTE: The PANA_DVD.FRM firmware file will be saved to the DESKTOP.


4 Burning the Firmware Disc NOTES: Use one of the below methods to burn the firmware file to a CD-R disc. Use the ISO-9660 file system without using Joliet. 4.1 Windows OS CD Writing Program 1) Insert a blank CD-R disc into a CD Burner Drive installed in or attached to the computer. 2) If the below (or similar) screen appears (Windows XP), left click on CANCEL.

3) Right click on the PANA_DVD.FRM file on the DESKTOP, mouse over SEND TO, and

then left click on the CD BURNER DRIVE.

NOTE: If the below screen appears, left click on YES.

NOTE: The below screen may appear momentarily.


4) Left click on the YOU HAVE FILES WAITING TO BE WRITTEN TO THE CD icon in the

SYSTEM TRAY.

5) Left click on WRITE THESE FILES TO CD.

6) Type a name for the CD, check the CLOSE THE WIZARD AFTER THE FILES HAVE

BEEN WRITTEN check box, and then left click on NEXT.

NOTE: The below screen will appear during the burning process.

7) After the PANA_DVD.FRM has been burned to the CD, the disc should automatically

eject from the CD Burner Drive. If it doesnt, manually eject the disc.


4.2 Other OS CD Writing Program Refer to the computers or operating systems owners manual, or HELP files for instructions on how to copy the PANA_DVD.FRM to a CD-R disc using the ISO-9660 format without using Joliet.

4.3 3rd Party CD Burning Software Refer to the software applications owners manual or HELP files for instructions on how to copy the PANA_DVD.FRM to a CD-R disc using the ISO-9660 format without using Joliet.

4.4 Dragging & Dropping If an icon for the CD Burner Drive has been placed on the DESKTOP, left click on the firmware file, hold the left mouse button down, drag the file to the CD Burner Drive icon and release the left mouse button. Refer to the software applications owners manual or HELP files for instructions on how to copy the PANA_DVD.FRM to a CD-R disc using the ISO-9660 format without using Joliet.

Follow the procedure beginning with STEP 4) under SECTION 4.1 on PAGE 5 of 8.


5 Installing the Firmware

CAUTIONS: The firmware update may take up to 20 minutes to install. Do NOT press any other buttons during the firmware update. Do NOT turn off the Blu-ray player or disconnect the power during the firmware

update. 1) Press the [POWER] button on the Blu-ray Disc Player to turn it ON, if it is not already

powered ON.

2) Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button to open the disc tray.

3) Load the CD with the firmware update into the disc tray.

4) Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button to close the disc tray.

NOTES: After the disc tray closes, the player will first display BYE on the front panel

display, automatically turn itself OFF, restart again within a few seconds, and begin installing the firmware update from the CD.

If the player does not restart automatically following powering OFF, press the [POWER] button on the main unit to turn it ON.

During the installation process youll see various messages flash on the front panel display.

If the firmware version in the unit is the same as or higher than the firmware CD, No UPD will scroll across the front panel display. In this case, an update is unnecessary. Please remove the disc.

5) When the firmware installation is complete, FIN will be displayed on the front panel and the disc tray will open automatically. (If it doesnt, press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.)

6) Remove the firmware update CD, but do not close the disc tray. 7) Press the [POWER] button to turn the power OFF. The disc tray will automatically

close and the unit will power OFF.


Table of Contents1 Firmware HistoryApplicable ModelsVersion 1.73Release Date July 14 2014Purpose

2 Checking the Firmware Version3 Downloading the Firmware4 Burning the Firmware Disc4.1 Windows OS CD Writing Program4.2 Other OS CD Writing Program4.3 3rd Party CD Burning Software4.4 Dragging & Dropping

5 Installing the Firmware

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