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Panasonic Blu Ray DMP-BD55 Firmware Update Problem

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I downloaded the firmware update for this player, copied it to a CD-R and loaded it into the player per the instructions. The player recognizes it as an update, however doesn't load it. I've e-mailed Panasonic and asked them to make a firmware disc for me. Is there anything else I could try at this point? Do the newer players that have internet access to play Netflix movies, etc. have a better system of firmware updates right off the net? Are there any newer players that automatically download firmware updates off the net? Would I need anything besides my existing wireless router? TIA

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RE: Panasonic Blu Ray DMP-BD55 Firmware Update Problem - ron_of_orange 13:23:26 09/15/13 (0)
My symptoms were:
My Panny BD55 (2009). has work flawlessly since new. Yesterday I attempted to play a new Star Trek DVD disk "Into Darkness". All I get is a big Blue screen with thin stripes about 1/4" inch a-part. There's also a very thin green line just about an inch above the bottom with some reddish spotting sprinkled end to end for some reason. Reminds me of the old CRT screens when you lose the vertical

I've tried everything. I washed the lasers with alcohol, I downloaded the latest firmware. I tried other dvd's. No changes. Same symptoms persist. I do get audio. I'm wired through a Onkyo AVR on HDMI (through) to a Panasonic. I'm inclined to think I lost a laser.

I don't get any display menus, status, Setup doesn't do anything. I can't check the firmware version...These are all video issues.

The new Firmware will not load. The instructions for loading the Firmware outline the procedure. The outline offers no help for my dilemma. All I get is a message ending in the single word "STOP". Then basically the only option is to remove the cd, and power down.
RE: Panasonic Blu Ray DMP-BD55 Firmware Update Problem - Visitor 14:55:27 04/27/12 (0)
Thanks for all the help. I finally managed to make a firmware update CD and the player recognized it as such, but wouldn't load it. Panasonic made me a CD which took about 10 minutes to load and it completed the update from firmware version 1.5 to 2.4. The player is in a very heavy cabinet which is quite difficult to move so that was the easiest way to go.

When it dies, I'm going to get an Oppo 93 which has wifi and can look for updates on the net. Plus, I'll get to play surround sound SACDs on the video system.
RE: Panasonic Blu Ray DMP-BD55 Firmware Update Problem - Pro Sound Guy 07:53:49 04/27/12 (0)
Just a quick note on the new ones with wifi.

I have found the wifi to kinda suck for Netflix and run into buffering
issues etc.

I ran CAT5 through the basement and into an 8 port mini switch
and hard wired the blueray in the bedroom and computer.

Netflix streams much better when hard wired and you can take advantage
of the HD stream

Netflix will auto sense your connect
Just Make Sure - Brian A 14:11:27 04/18/12 (0)
You next Blu Ray Player has built in wifi. It will update automatically and all will be well.

We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
try this - Joe Murphy Jr 21:07:13 04/17/12 (3)
Connect an ethernet cable from the port on the back of the player to the router. In the Menu system, there is an option to look up firmware updates. I have a DMP-35 (same as yours, but no multichannel analog outputs) and that's how I've done it in the past.
- RE: try this - Visitor 08:30:30 04/18/12 (2)
  I have Panasonic sending me a firmware update CD-R and I have Netflix sending me a new Blu-Ray copy of "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy." If nothing works, I'll get the local computer people to try your way. Thanks for the quick reply.
  - it's like being the waterboy - Joe Murphy Jr 12:00:37 04/18/12 (0)
    You can dewww it!"
    
    It's really quite simple. Just hook an ethernet cable to the back of the player. Connect the cable directly to your router. Have the player connected to a display and just go through the Menu system to locate the Firmware Update section. Tell it to check and it will tell you that it found an update. All you have to do is tell it to download and install.
    
    That's really all there is to it. Takes just a few minutes and you're done.
  - Much, much easier to do it over the internet connection - jedrider 08:53:48 04/18/12 (0)
    I was a bit surprised at my Panasonic TV going over the internet for firmware updates. But it works!!
    
    Just bring you player over to the router, although helps to have a display attached as well. A long ethernet cable works just as well and it's always handy to have around.

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