Panasonic DMR-BWT640EC DVD Recorder Firmware 1.27

Changes:

- Playability of Blu-ray Disc

Check the firmware version currently installed in your DVD Recorder:

- Turn on the main unit.
- Press the [FUNCTION MENU] button on the remote control to open the display menu screen.
- Using the Up and Down cursor buttons on the remote control, select the "Setup" tab.
- Using the Up and Down cursor buttons, select the "Basic Settings" tab.
- Using the Up and Down cursor buttons, select the "Others" tab.
- Select the "System Information" tab. The current firmware version for your recorder will be displayed at the top of the screen (e.g. "1.00").
- Please make note of this version number.

Checking the latest firmware version available for your DVD Recorder:

- Please compare this firmware version number to the version number of the firmware currently installed in your Panasonic DVD Recorder.
- If the version of the firmware installed on your Panasonic DVD Recorder and the latest firmware version available are the same
- >> No update is necessary
- If the version of the firmware installed on your Panasonic DVD Recorder is lower than the latest version available
- >> Update is recommended - Please continue
- NOTE: The firmware for your Panasonic DVD Recorder may not need to be updated even though a firmware update has been released - for example.
- NOTE: If your Panasonic DVD Recorder was manufactured after the firmware was released and the firmware update has already been installed.
- NOTE: If your Panasonic DVD Recorder was serviced by an authorized Panasonic service technician the recorder was updated with the latest firmware.

Install the firmware:

- Download the Firmware
- If the firmware update SD memory card has write errors, it will not be readable by the Panasonic DVD Recorder and you will not be able to update the firmware.
- Prepare a SD memory card with the capacities from 128MB to 2GB. (You can not use SDHC or SDXC memory card.)
- Confirm definitely that you have no problem if the original contents in the SD memory card are deleted.
- Format the SD memory card by FAT file system on a Microsoft Windows PC.
- (Please do not format by NTFS or exFAT file system.)
- Copy "PANA_ESD.FRM" file which was decompressed in Step 4 to Root of the SD memory card.
- Insert the SD memory card for firmware update to SD card slot of the Panasonic DVD Recorder.
- The Panasonic DVD Recorder will first display "BYE" on the front panel display, automatically turn itself off and then, within a few seconds, restart again and automatically start installing the firmware from the firmware update SD memory card.
- NOTE: If the Panasonic DVD Recorder does not restart automatically after it has turned off, please press [POWER] on the Panasonic DVD Recorder - the Panasonic DVD Recorder will then restart and install the firmware update as normal.
- The time to complete the firmware update will vary, In case of the Panasonic DVD Recorder : 2 - 3 minutes.
- Please be patient during the firmware upgrade!
- NOTE: During the update process, various messages will show on the front panel display of the Panasonic DVD Recorder.
- When the firmware update is completed, "FINISH" is displayed on the front panel display of the Panasonic DVD Recorder.
- Please remove the firmware update SD memory card and turn off power with the power button of the Panasonic DVD Recorder.
- The firmware update installation procedure is now complete.

CAUTION:

- The time to complete the firmware update will vary. In case of the Panasonic DVD Recorder : 2 - 3 minutes.
- During the firmware update procedure, do not turn the Panasonic DVD Recorder off nor disconnect AC power.
- Do not press any buttons ,except as instructed.
- Failure to do so may result in the Panasonic DVD Recorder becoming unresponsive which will require repair.
- When the firmware update finishes successfully, set contents on the unit such as First setup, TV-Guide and Timer Rec. program etc, do not change.

About DVD Player Firmware:

Firmware updates fix device bugs, add new features and renew the player's software in order to meet new industry standards. Therefore it is not always necessary to purchase a new product in order to stay up to date with current technology.

Upgrading your device is not necessarily of paramount importance, as the device will function without daily updates. This being said, keeping your device up to date may offer you a more satisfying experience while using it.

The most common ways to update your DVD player's firmware are by using an update DVD, a USB memory stick or, if your player has network connectivity, you can use the internet to automatically download and install the new update.

During the firmware update process, do not interfere with the device in any way because this may cause the player to malfunction. If you are using a DVD for the update, make sure that it is clean and without scratches.

Although updating your DVD player gives you a lot of useful perks, it should be done cautiously because any deviation from the instructions may cause irreparable damage to your device.

If you intend to apply this firmware update, please make sure first that it is compatible with your device, then hit the download button and follow the instructions for a successful operation. Moreover, check out our website as often as possible for new updates, in order to keep your device running smoothly.