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Model number: DMP-BD655K

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Blu-ray Disc™ Player 149;Ultra Fast 0.5 sec BootingFor faster, stress free enjoyment of BD Content 149;VIERA CAST™ including NetflixEnjoy great web entertainment on your HDTV 149;Wi-Fi ReadyEnables enjoyment of VIERA CAST with optional wireless LAN

Am I able to watch AVATAR (the 2D version of the movie) on my Blu-ray player?

You should be able to watch the new AVATAR Blu-ray Disc in pristine High Definition on any one of the following Panasonic Blu-ray Players and Home Theater Systems: DMP-BD45 DMP-BD65 DMP-BD655 DMP-BD85 DMP-BDT300 DMP-BDT350 DMP-B100 DMP-B500 SC-BT730 SC-BT330 SC-BT230

YOUTUBE- My YouTube video player is freezing or not playing smoothly. How can I fix this problem?

Check the speed of your internet connection with your internet service provider and make sure that your internet connection speed is 1.5 Mbps or higher. If you own a PC you can visit a website that measures the speed of your internet connection (e.g. speedtest.net).

Can I watch the YouTube Video clip on full screen?

Yes. Please navigate to the video window and press OK. To exit the full screen mode press OK again, navigate to Exit and press OK.

VIERACAST- Can I turn off the key sound that comes from the TV each time I press a key on the remote control while using the Viera Cast feature?

Yes. Please select MORE option from VieraCast Home screen till you see the Settings option on the Viera Cast Home screen. Select SETTINGS and set NAVIGATION BEEPS to OFF

YOUTUBE- I see the video playing in a box on the right side. Can I view the video in full screen?

Yes. To view the video in full screen, press the right arrow on the remote so the box around the video is highlighted. Press OK on the remote to view in full screen. To exit full screen press the Return button on the remote.

I've tried adding a video to my "Favorites" but it tells me I need to login. How do I login?

Press the RETURN button on the remote until you get to the first YouTube screen and can select "Login:"

I just watched something on YouTube and feel that it is inappropriate. How do I let YouTube know?

While watching a video you deem inappropriate, select

I've tried flagging a video "Inappropriate" but it tells me I need to login. How do I login?

Press the RETURN button on the remote until you get to the first YouTube screen and can select "Login:"

I'm looking at the "Top Rated" or "Most Viewed" entries and am in the middle of the list labeled "Today". I want to quickly get to "This week" or "All time".

To quickly access either the

YOUTUBE- I want to quickly access the Videos that I have uploaded on YouTube. How do I do that?

To access the videos you have uploaded, first log in. Then select

If I add a Video to my favorites, through VIERA CAST, will it add to my account the next time I access YouTube?

Yes. Your YouTube account will be updated to display your favorites chosen through VIERA CAST.

What is the maximum number of user logins that can be quickly accessed?

The maximum number of users is 10.

What does "Add to VIERA CAST Home" do?

It will add a shortcut of the video viewed to the left of the VIERA CAST home page. The shortcut allows for quick accessibility to the video.

I see that I can have 3 shortcuts on the "VIERA CAST" Home page, what if I want more?

3 is the limit. If you attempt to add another shortcut to the homepage, you will be asked to delete another.

How do I add a video to my favorites?

To add a video to your favorites, select

What is YouTube¿?

YouTube is a free online video streaming service that allows anyone to view and share videos that have been uploaded by their members. More information can be found at http://www.youtube.com/

How do I obtain a YouTube account?

To obtain a YouTube account you must use a computer to visit the YouTube website and access the "Signup" page and enter the required information.

I have a YouTube account. How do I log in?

First, select YouTube from main VIERACAST page. Then select

Do I have to type my password every time?

Yes. When you select

My Router is set to DHCP Enabled. When I am in the "Network setting" menu and trying to set the "IP setting mode", what should I choose "Automatic" or "Manual"?

Please choose ""Automatic"" for the ""IP setting mode"" so that the Viera Cast TV can receive the IP address assigned by the router automatically. Also make sure that ""DNS setting mode"" and ""LAN speed setting"" are both set to ""Automatic"" too.The ""Manual"" setting for the ""IP setting mode"" is only used for the case that the router's or the Cable/DSL modem's DHCP mode is disabled and you want to set up the IP address manually.

I am getting the error message "Connection to the server failed (002)". My Viera Cast TV is connected to my home network and I am not using any proxy server. Do I have to make sure that the entry fields in the "VIERA CAST setting" are empty?

Yes. If you are not using proxy server to access the Internet, you have to make sure that the

I am getting the error message "Connection to the server failed (001)". My Viera Cast TV is connected to my home network. What should I do to fix this problem?

Most likely your access to the Internet is interrupted. There are many reasons why the TV can not access the Internet. Here is a list to check:1. Check if the Ethernet cables are plugged in.2. Unplug the AC to your Cable or DSL modem and plug the AC back in.3. Refer to the owner's manual of your Cable or DSL modem for troubleshooting.4. Apply step 2 and 3 to the router if you are using one.5. If you are using wireless network then refer to the owner's manuals of those devices.6. If you own a PC or Laptop then use the Ethernet cable that plugs into the TV to plug it into your PC or Laptop to check the Internet connection and make sure it is working. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the TV and run the network test as follows:a. Press Menu button.b. Navigate to Setup and press OK.c. Navigate to "Viera Cast setting" and press OK.d. Make sure that the field "Proxy address" is empty (no entry).e. Navigate to "Connection test" and press OK.f. Confirm that "Successful" is displayed.

When I press the Viera Cast button and the main screen shows up why can't I change the channel of the TV window in the middle of the screen?

To use channel up/down, Last, TV/Video, etc please exit Viera Cast mode first because these functions are blocked in Viera Cast mode to avoid accidentally exiting the Viera Cast mode.

When I navigate to some windows in the main Viera Cast menu it says "Coming soon". What does it mean? Do I need to update the Viera Cast screen software when it becomes available?

Since the Viera Cast TV is connected to a Panasonic server, new content can be added at any time. In most cases, new content or enhancements are done automatically. However, if a software upgrade is required, a message will appear informing that a software upgrade is needed.

I have a firewall enabled. Will I be able to connect to VIERACAST?

In most cases, VIERACAST will work fine with a firewall enabled. There is very small possibility that a firewall will prevent access to VIERACAST if the firewall settings are very strict. In such case, the firewall should be set to allow communications from LAN to WAN for port 80, 443 and 48705.

What are the three small windows beside YouTube and Picasa windows?

You can add three shortcuts to YouTube video clips to the three small windows associated with YouTube by selecting the

I run the network test on my Viera Cast TV and it was successful but when I press the Viera Cast button nothing happens and after about one minute the error message "Connection to the server failed (002)" shows up. What should I do?

If the Viera Cast TV is connected to the router that you use for your home network, please make sure that the router can access the Internet and run the network test as follows:1. Press Menu button.2. Navigate to Setup and press OK.3. Navigate to

I connected my Viera Cast TV to the Ethernet connection of my home network but when I press the Viera Cast button I have only the demo of Viera Cast and I can not watch video clips on YouTube or photos on Picasa. What is causing this behavior?

Out of the Box the Viera Cast TV has Demo mode by default. If the Viera Cast TV is trying to connect to the Internet for the first time and if there is no connection to the Internet then the Viera Cast demo mode will be automatically activated. Please check your Ethernet cable connection, router (if applicable), cable or DSL modem and make sure that all power supplies for those components are connected and turned on. Then run the network test as follows:1. Press Menu button.2. Navigate to Setup and press OK.3. Navigate to

My Router is set to DHCP Enabled, what should I choose in the "Network Setting" menu, "Automatic" or "Manual"?

Please choose ""Automatic"" so that the VIERACAST TV can receive the IP address assigned by the router automatically. The ""Manual"" is only used for the case that router or the cable/DSL modem DHCP is disabled and you want to set up the IP address manually.

I notice that VIERACAST does not appear immediately on the screen when the button is pressed. Is this normal?

Yes. Depending on your network connection and speed it will take a few moments for the VIERACAST interface to appear on the screen.

Whenever I exit VIERACAST and re-enter I need to input my password(s) again. Is this normal?

Yes. When you exit VIERACAST it automatically closes any accounts that are being accessed.

What is the maximum number of user logins that can be quickly accessed?

The maximum number of displayable users is 10.

When I press the VIERA CAST button, a screen popped up saying

You do not have to update the software, but if you choose not to you will not be able to use VIERA CAST. All other functions of the TV will work properly. VIERA CAST requires the latest version of software to be installed on the TV.

I run the connection test on my VIERA CAST TV and it was successful but I still can not use Picasa or YouTube. What should I do?

If the VIERACAST TV is connected to the router that you use for your home network, please make sure that the router can access the internet. If you own a PC then please try to access the internet from your PC and make sure that your PC is using the same router that connects to the VIERACAST TV.

I connected my VIERACAST TV to the Ethernet connection of my home network but when I press the VIERACAST button I have only the demo of VIERACAST and I can not watch video clips on YouTube or photos on Picasa. What is causing this behavior?

If there is no connection to the internet then the VIERACAST demo mode will be automatically activated. Please check your Ethernet cable connection, router (if applicable), cable or DSL modem and make sure that all components power supplies are connected. Then run the connection test as follows:1. Press Menu button.2. Navigate to Setup and press OK.3. Navigate to Network settings and press OK.4. Select

When I play a slideshow on Picasa music automatically starts playing. Can I turn off the music or select a different song?

The music is automatically added by the VIERA CAST server. The option to turn off the music or select a different song will be available soon.

What type of connection is required to use VIERACAST®?

A broadband internet connection with a speed of at least 1.5Mbps is required. A wired network connection is recommended, but you may also connect with a wireless network connection.Wired- To connect a wired connection, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the TV's VIERACAST LAN port and the other end into your router/modem.Wireless1. A wireless router is required. Panasonic recommends a wireless 802.11n router with the latest firmware installed.2. A wireless 802.11n Ethernet adapter, often referred to as a wireless gaming adapter or wireless bridge/access point, would need to be configured to connect to your wireless router. An Ethernet cable should then be connected from the wireless adapter to the TV's VIERACAST LAN port.3. For assistance when configuring the wireless router or adapter, Panasonic recommends consulting the wireless device manufacturer(s) as they can provide the best support.

A screen popped up saying "Please confirm clock setting." What should I do?

In the Main Menu, select Setup and then select Clock. If an internet connection is detected, set the Clock Mode to

PICASA- If I don't login and just do a search for my photos I can't find them.

It's important to remember that photos are searched by Public photos and Public albums. Your public albums must be included in the Picasa Web Albums community search.

How do I make my photos public?

Log into your Picasa Web Albums account and select "Settings" then select "Make my public albums searchable".

What does "Add to VIERACAST Home" do?

It will add a shortcut of the album viewed to the right of the VIERA CAST home page. The shortcut allows for quick accessibility to the selected Picasa Web Album.

I see that I can have 3 shortcuts on the "VIERACAST" Home page, what if I want more?

Unfortunately 3 is the limit. If you attempt to add another album to the homepage you will be asked to delete another.

Do I have to type my Username and Password every time?

No and Yes. When you select "Login:" then highlight "Select" at the top of the display. It will bring up a list with all previous Username(s) entered. Select the Username desired then select "Done". As a last step, you will have to enter the Password.

What is Picasa¿ Web Albums?

Picasa Web Albums is designed to assist Google users post and share their photos quickly and easily on the web. More information can be found at http://picasaweb.google.com/

How can I see my uploaded photos on Picasa Web Albums?

The easiest way to view your photos would be to select Picasa Web Albums from the VIERA CAST main menu and then select "Login". You will need to sign in or create a Google account using a computer. After you are logged in a new selection will appear labeled "My Photos".

What type of connection is required to use VIERACAST®?

A broadband internet connection with a speed of at least 1.5Mbps is required. A wired network connection is recommended, but you may also connect with a wireless network connection.

I run the connection test on my VIERA CAST unit and it was successful but I still can not use Netflix. What should I do?

If the VIERACAST unit is connected to the router that you use for your home network, please make sure that the router can access the internet. If you have a PC then please try to access the internet from your PC and make sure that your PC is using the same router that connects to the VIERACAST unit.

My Router is set to DHCP Enabled, what should I choose in the "Network Setting" menu, "Automatic" or "Manual"?

Please choose "Automatic" so that the VIERACAST unit can receive the IP address assigned by the router automatically. The ""Manual"" is only used for the case that router or the cable/DSL modem DHCP is disabled and you want to set up the IP address manually.

I have a firewall enabled. Will I be able to connect to VIERACAST?

In most cases, VIERACAST will work fine with a firewall enabled. There is very small possibility that a firewall will prevent access to VIERACAST if the firewall settings are very strict. In such case, the firewall should be set to allow communications from LAN to WAN for port 80, 443 and 48705.

How do I obtain an Amazon Video On Demand account?

The Amazon Video on Demand account is registered to your regular Amazon.com account. The TV simply needs to be registered to the account.

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