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Question: VieraCast not working I just purchased a DMP-BD60. The internet works (status check passes, and I downloaded the 2.2 firmware upgrade). However, VieraCAST does not work. It says "Cannot Connect". Any ideas? I am trying to do a reset to factory settings, but that does not appear to work either. The player is otherwise operational.
Document: My BD60 will no longer play blu-rays - I get a "read error" when trying to load a disc. It still works perfectly with regular DVDs. From reading on the web, failure of Panasonic blu-ray read lasers is very common after not a very long life (and not just one model either) even though the non-blu-ray stuff keeps working fine.Mine is out of warranty (1 year parts & labor; mine was bought May 2009).
The picture quality really is sooooo much better than a regular DVD. Stunning. Spectacular.The Panasonic BD60 is a great player. It automatically checked for a firmware update, and downloaded and installed it in a matter of a few minutes. I haven't experienced any of the freeze ups others have, so maybe this firmware update was all it needed.You will need an ethernet cable to connect this player to the internet.
At this point, it looks like Panasonic either cannot or will not fix the problem. I would urge new owners to wait a while before posting a review. There's a good chance that you won't experience any freeze issues, but there's also a good chance that you'll see the problem only after you have watched several movies.Edited 11/30/09:Firmware 2.2 has been released for the BD60/70/80 players. This firmware SUPPOSEDLY provides a "workaround" for the random freeze issues.
Seems to work ok, only watched 2 blu-rays and a couple regular DVD's so far.During 1 of the blu-rays it did freeze for about 10-15 seconds(however,I haven't done a firmware update yet), other than that works great.would have given it 5 stars except for the freezing thing.
Bought this on Amazon about a year ago after reading mostly decent reviews. Used it sparingly (maybe 10x) since it was in the bedroom. "No Disc" error started last month. Will not recognize any disc, blu-ray or otherwise. Firmware upgrade did not help. Customer Service at Panasonic is a nightmare of transfers and unhelpful peeps trying to sell you parts (new laser). I may have got a "lemon", but do you want to take that chance?
With the DMP-BD60 the upgrade process is done as it would be on a PS3, enter the appropriate menu, select check for updates and go from there. No need to download on a PC or Mac, write a disc, take the disc to the player, update from there, etc.Disc loading is reasonably fast, video quality is good, and for the money, well the DMP-BD60 is a relative bargain.
I have been very satisfied with panasonic products so far, until I purchased the DMP-BD-60.I read a lot reviews about this Blu-ray,everyone raved on about how great blu-ray video and dvd up conversion was and also the sound was great too; but very little reviews on the BD-Live function.I successfuly connected it to my DSL network, everything appears to work so far.There was a software update for my player, I downloaded updates successfuly and everything seems fine.
Thus far this player has been GREAT! However the main reason that I purchased it was to have access to Amazon's video on demand that was advertised as being a part of this player and to date, it has not happened. Other than this one downfall, I find the player to be Excellent! Amazon's video on demand has now been working flawlessy for the past 2 or so months now. It is Great thus far!
This works for a little while. Then it refuses to function. U73 error code = google it and you will see a lot of issues. It is too late to return when it goes south. Downloaded updated firmware and it won't load either. Cross it off your list. I have all panasonic equipment. What a loser
After reading many reviews on BD60, I bought one. The first thing I did was connect it to my router and  downloaded the lastest firmware. After playing it for a month I have not any issues at all. It plays Great!! All my dvd never looked so good and the remote is good also.I would buy one again!
Answer: stopped working for me too. I bet the xmas spike caused their servers to fall over. has anyone figured out how to skip the viera cast screen and just go direct to Amazon VOD? hey Amazon, if you're reading this, ask your OEM partners to include a VOD button that skips their crappy software and goes direct to Amazon.