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» posted on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at 18:14 by Nigel

 

Panasonic rolls out iPlayer update for 2009 Freesat TVs

Update: adds Twitter too

Panasonic has just rolled out the long-awaited update to 2009 Freesat TVs, to enable users to access BBC iPlayer via the red button service.

However, it’s not immediately obvious to users – if you go to the Setup menu and tell the set to look for new software, it won’t find any, as it doesn’t appear to be broadcast “over the air”, that is via the satellite signal.

Instead, you need to start the VieraCast function by pressing the dedicated button on the remote control, and you’ll then see a screen telling you there’s new software available. Click OK, then select Yes, and the software will download via your internet connection. So, you’ll obviously need the TV connected to the net to download the update, but you have to do that for iPlayer anyway (and see this article for my recommendations on how to connect up a set).

I’ve tried this on my set, which is one of the V10 models. I’d love to hear from other people with 2009 models, so we can establish whether or not the update is available across all the VieraCast models from that year.

When you’ve updated, your set’s software version will be 2.303.

Panasonic's Twitter Client

Now you can tweet from your TV! Panasonic's Twitter client, shown here running on a 2009 V10 series Freesat TV

This update also adds a Twitter client to the set, which is a surprise – I thought that it would only feature on 2010 models, which have USB ports and keyboard support. But you’ll find Twitter in there too, and you can compose messages, if somewhat laboriously, using the numeric keypad on the remote control.

Thanks to GreenBars on the Digital Spy forums for the heads up on iPlayer.

 

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103 Responses to “Panasonic rolls out iPlayer update for 2009 Freesat TVs”

  1. domb said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 18:41

    Confirmed working on a 2009 G15B.

  2. fatbloke said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 18:55

    not working on TX L32G10B :-(

  3. Nigel said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 19:03

    The G10 model doesn’t have the full VieraCast functionality of the G15, V10 and Z1 models introduced the same year. So, perhaps it’ll be the case that those will have to wait for the update to be broadcast by satellite.
    What happens on a G10 when you press the VieraCast button on the remote?

  4. fatbloke said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 19:15

    well, that’s just the problem…it doesn’t have one!! Guess I’ll have to just wait for satellite update.

  5. Nigel said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 19:22

    I’ve put that question to the Panasonic PR team. However, don’t expect an immediate reply – they’re probably all busy with the big IFA show that starts in Berlin tomorrow.

  6. fatbloke said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 19:28

    thanks very much Nigel…I’ll keep checking.

  7. noob said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 21:06

    [QUOTE]
    The G10 model doesn’t have the full VieraCast functionality of the G15, V10 and Z1 models introduced the same year. So, perhaps it’ll be the case that those will have to wait for the update to be broadcast by satellite.
    [/QUOTE]

    Does this apply to LCD as well as plasma?

  8. Nigel said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 21:14

    As far as I know, yes; within a series functionality is the same, it’s just screen type that differs

  9. domb said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 21:16

    Has anyone with a non VieraCast set tried the Software Update function in the Menu->Setup Menu->Link Settings->Network Setup (if it is present on these sets)?

  10. noob said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 21:22

    Thanks for the quick reply.

    Do the internet updates have an an expiry AFAYK ?

    I would like to wait to see if anyone else tries it.

    Last time I updated my software the satellite tuner part failed a few days later. May be unrelated but a coincidence.

    I have a v10 lcd.

  11. Nigel said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 21:23

    Not as far as I know, but I’d have to check with the Panasonic people.

    My set is a 37V10 LCD, and haven’t had any problems so far.

  12. noob said:

    Aug 31, 10 at 21:35

    As long as the servers are online I guess.

    You have the same set as me :)
    I had to get this one because I could see (and still can) the plasma’s refreshing. Gave me headaches. Sensitive vision I guess.

    Have you noticed any chage in picture quality after the update or is my mind playing tricks on me. Perhaps attributed to the previous comment.

    Do you know if John Lewis would take it back under the 5 years , if it was updated via software and caused it to be faulty?
    I know 99 times of 100 this will not be the case but good to know just incase.

  13. Nigel said:

    Sep 01, 10 at 00:23

    I’ve noticed any change, but then tonight I’ve mostly also been watching 1970s material from DVD and a Bond film on ITV2, neither of which is exactly stellar quality anyway.

    Unless a problem was widely reported, I don’t think a return due to a software update would be that easy.

    Very cautious people may want to wait for more people to give feedback, but I think it’s likely that there’s little in this update other than the chages for iPlayer and adding Twitter to VieraCast, so other issues would seem pretty unlikely to me.

  14. fatbloke said:

    Sep 01, 10 at 08:16

    Well, I tried again this morning in the hope that the magic update fairies had done their thing over night…alas, the lazy cows hadn’t…

  15. fatbloke said:

    Sep 01, 10 at 18:38

    Just read on another forum that Over The Air updates commence 7th until 13th Sept for the G10′s and 20th – 24th for the G15′s. Only another week to wait…

  16. anotherfatbloke said:

    Sep 02, 10 at 05:05

    I’ve also seen the 7 September date. Yes, it’s only another week to wait. But are we waiting for the iPlayer or another letdown from Panasonic?

  17. Stewart said:

    Sep 03, 10 at 15:46

    Updated 50inch V10 on Wed 1st September via viera cast. Worked fine and iplayer quality very good on higher qualiy option.

  18. G15 works said:

    Sep 05, 10 at 11:45

    Installed today on a ’09 G15 via Viera Cast update. TV connected using Wireless adaptor but streams fine. Picture is quite soft though. Has crashed a few times when going to the ‘Categories’ page.

  19. redlemon said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 18:05

    downloaded on my 09 42″ V10.

    it’s added twitter, but i had iplayer on freesat via the red button already. has this update added anything to that?

  20. Fizban_UK said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 18:35

    my 2009 G10 has just found an updated software version (1.617). Took about 10-15 minutes to download over the air and another 3-4 to install and then TV re-initialises itself which takes about 2 minutes. You can then access iPlayer through the red button and selecting iplayer Beta (or page 7001). The interface isn’t great but it’s functional. Looks like a standard quality TV picture

  21. Nigel said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 18:39

    That’s great news, as the G10 can’t get the update via the internet.

    If you have a G10 and don’t have the update yet, make sure the menu option to search for updates in standby is turned on, or use the option to check for an update right now.

    Even if you normally turn you set off overnight, I’d advise leaving in standby until the update has happened,

  22. Steve said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 19:35

    So, if I understand this correctly even though I have my V10 connected to the Internet and I have updated the TV firmware correctly, I cannot get at the iPlayer unless I have a Freesat connection?

    If so, it’s a shame I can’t download the iPlayer software to the TV simply over the Internet.

  23. Nigel said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 19:42

    Yes, that’s right. This update enables the enhanced interactive (red button) Freesat functionality, which uses the Freesat data stream to proving the iPlayer app to the TV.
    It the connects to the net to get the rest of the data, and the actual video.
    The advantage is that once a bit of kit has that red button update, any Freesat receiver can get iPlayer (and ITV Player soon). the BBC don’t have to do special versions for all the various connected TV systems, like VieraCast.
    But the downside is that it’s only available to dish users, as the initial app is delivered that way.

  24. anotherfatbloke (Alan) said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 20:20

    Updated my G10 manually this morning, pleasantly surprised that my scepticism (Sep 02 above) was this time not justified.

    Nigel, I hope your remark in the preceding post means the software is not dedicated to the BBC, and that Panasonic owners won’t have to wait for ages to use the ITV player when it goes on Freesat.

  25. Steve said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 20:25

    Thanks for the clarification Nigel. A shame for me, guess it’ll be laptop iPlayer over DVI for the forseeable future then!

  26. Nigel said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 20:57

    I imagine that once everything is rolled out for iPlayer, the ITV version will be good to go.
    I’ll see if I can get a definite comment, but it seems to me the BBC are working with the maufacturers to get this part – the IPTV stuff – of their interactive engines sorted out. As it’s a defined set of extensions to the MHEG standard, as long as other channels use the standard (and they have no reason not to), then all should be ok. That’s the advantage of doing things this way.

  27. BSB said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 21:41

    I have a G10, but do not have Freesat. How can I get the latest firmware. I tried doing an over the air search but it didn’t find anything as I believe the upgdrade is available only over Freesat. Does anyone know if there is anyother method.

  28. Nigel said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 21:49

    I don’t expect – but I shall try to confirm – that this update will be broadcast on Freeview, as Twitter aside, which you wouldn’t get on a G10 anyway, it’s mostly just for iPlayer, which is delivered using a Freesat datastream, anyway.
    So, if you don’t have a dish, not much point worrying. If you are desperate for iPlayer, you could put up a dish. It’s fairly easy, and can even be on a patio, as mine is, rather than high up on a house.

  29. BSB said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 21:54

    Thanks a lot Nigel. I thought it might use the LAN port for the iplayer service. I have heard people updating firmwares using SD card, but could not where to download the firmware from.

  30. Nigel said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 22:05

    It’s a bit of both – initally the app comes via the Freesat data, so it gets on the red button, then the rest comes via ethernet.

  31. BSB said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 22:32

    So if I manage to somehow get the firmware upgraded, would I need freesat to access the iplayer.

  32. Nigel said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 22:42

    Yes, you would. At the moment, the app isn’t included in the Freeview interactive data, though it may appear on FreeviewHD eventually.

  33. BSB said:

    Sep 07, 10 at 22:43

    Nigel. Thanks a lot for your help

  34. Kevin said:

    Sep 08, 10 at 23:18

    I’m sure my set-up isn’t unusual – I have 2 sat feeds going into my Sky HD box. To access BBC iPlayer on the TV do I really need a third sat feed into my ethernet connected 2009 V10? Wiring that in is a major pain in the ars….why couldn’t the access be via Viera Cast?????

  35. Nigel said:

    Sep 09, 10 at 11:00

    Yes, you do.
    And the reason is that that’s the way these sets were designed; iPlayer on these sets has always been on the roadmap as a part of Freesat, not as part of anything else. By doing it that way, it means the BBC just does one version of iPlayer, and all properly-compliant Freesat kit gets it, and will see whatever version the BBC rolls out for iPlayer. All the TV makers have to do is make sure their set meets the spec for Freesat, and in particular the interactive part.
    When that’s done, then everything happens pretty much automatically. There’s no need for TV makers to have servers or infrastructure of their own, or to make updates to any systems they already have. And it also means, on a slightly different level, no need for the various legal agreements and secure certificates that have to be arranged with each company that does have its own iPlayer implementation. Less programming and paperwork all round.
    If Panasonic wanted to put iPlayer on VieraCast, I daresay they could, but it would probably be a lot of work, for them and the BBC, and those users who have Freesat on their sets would end up with two different ways to access it, which someone will have probably have deemed too confusing from a support point of view.
    They couldn’t not do it via Freesat, given that this was a promised facility at the launch – even the delay in providing the update garnered them a fair few grumpy customers saying “I’ll never buy Panasonic again” – and that too probably counted against putting resources into a VieraCast version.

  36. Mike Parris said:

    Sep 09, 10 at 17:22

    Just updated my G10 and am pleased to report that iPlayer is a lot faster than the iPlayer on my Humax recorder.
    The Humax was drving me nuts as every time you pressed a button you waited for ages for the response. I can’t uderstand why the Humax is so slow. I can accept that when starting to view it needs to build a buffer, but why is navigation so slow?
    Anyway, Panasonic have done the business and come up with a reasonably responsive iPlayer, so I don’t need the Humax.

  37. john said:

    Sep 09, 10 at 18:23

    followed all intructions correctly and installed the update on my V10, and then got faulty dish message. Turned TV off then on twice and problem cleared.

  38. Mike said:

    Sep 11, 10 at 11:27

    my G10 has just download the software update, but iplayer has not appeared when pressing the red button. It still says at the bottom of the list Iplayer coming soon go to page 7001 for info. Should i do anything else

  39. Nigel said:

    Sep 11, 10 at 11:42

    Check the network connection to your TV – if you don’t have the network connected and working correctly, then you’ll still see the beta test message. When the connection is working, then the iPlayer option appears on the menu.

  40. Mark said:

    Sep 12, 10 at 15:33

    Updated ok via Vieracast on G15 12/9/10 – all working fine – reasonable pic on HQ setting – bit fuzzy on standard – got ^mb connection not watched anything for length of time most things are recorded on Sky + but this will be handy if forgotton to set something

  41. Darren said:

    Sep 13, 10 at 17:37

    Can someone please help? I have been going nuts trying to get iplayer onto my panasonic tv.
    I thought I’d done everything required, got a network connection, got a panasonic tx-l37g10b tv purchased last year.
    But no mater what I do I cannot update the software to the newer version and the OTA update expires tomorrow .
    Am I doing everything, is my tv not the correct model!!

  42. Nigel said:

    Sep 13, 10 at 18:11

    Just a quick check – are you viewing via satellite dish or TV aerial?

  43. Darren said:

    Sep 13, 10 at 21:10

    Satellite dish for freesat.
    Sorry for the delay in replying

  44. Nigel said:

    Sep 13, 10 at 21:17

    Have you got the option enabled to check for updates in standby?
    Another alternative might be to do a full re-installation, as that usually includes a check for the software update.

  45. Darren said:

    Sep 13, 10 at 21:31

    Thanks for the assistance.
    I’ve got the software update enabled, and tried about 10 times to manually update. But it doesn’t find the newer software.
    I have also tried setting the tv back factory defaults.
    Plus I know my dish was a bit old and the reception wasn’t the best, so had a new dish put up this morning.
    If my tv ends in g10 is that ready for the update? I can’t think of anything else.
    Once again Nigel thanks for your help.

  46. Nigel said:

    Sep 13, 10 at 21:34

    Hmmm; I’m afraid I can’t think of what else to try – the G10 should pick it up automatically.
    Do you have a network connection on the TV at the moment?

  47. Darren said:

    Sep 13, 10 at 21:41

    Yes. I’ve got the enthernet cable in, and i also checked it was working buy plugging it into my panny blu ray player and that worked fine. I get the feeling if I could just get the software to update then it will work. Should I leave the tv on stand by overnight would that help?

  48. Nigel said:

    Sep 13, 10 at 21:43

    Yep; I’d try that and see if it auto-updates left to its own devices.

  49. Darren said:

    Sep 13, 10 at 21:45

    Will do. Fingers crossed.many thanks

  50. Stephen said:

    Sep 13, 10 at 23:10

    I’m having the same issue as Darren.

    I’m thinking that the software update has been pulled. After all today is the 13th and it was only supposed to be available until today.

    My G10 has been on standby all day plus I’ve also tried forcing a download.

    Will they make the update available again or have we missed the boat? I can’t believe they only provide such a small window of opportunity to upgrade!

  51. Mike said:

    Sep 15, 10 at 19:34

    Seem to be having the same probs as other people. Tried updating to the new software but it says software is up to date – its ver 1.603 – on my TX-P42G10B. Also got the ethernet cable plugged in but no difference. Going to email Panasonic to try to get some answers. Fed up watching iPlayer on my laptop! Thanks for the answers. Mike

  52. Dave said:

    Sep 15, 10 at 22:00

    We’ve waited months for iplayer on G10s, surely Panasonic are not limiting downloads to a few days. I’ve tried downloading updated software several times this evening to be told 1.604 is the latest. I’d like to know what to do next. Any ideas?

  53. Nigel said:

    Sep 15, 10 at 22:09

    It will most likely be repeated at some stage.
    The way this works on Freeview (and I think Freesat’s update system is much the same) is that there’s a shared channel for updates that’s used by all manufacturers, and so obviously no single manufacturer can be allowed to monopolise it.
    An update will typically go out in the first available slot after it’s been approved, for a week or so, and will then be repeated some weeks later, and possibly again after that.
    A couple of repeats will usually cover most users, unless they always switch off completely overnight. So, don’t panic if you’ve missed the transmission this time round. It will almost certainly be repeated at a later date.

  54. Dave said:

    Sep 15, 10 at 22:22

    Thanks for the prompt reply Nigel. I always switch off overnight but will clearly have to change the habits of a lifetime. Is there no other way of downloading it? From the internet? I read on one of the blogs that such downloads can be put on an SD card and loaded up via the SD slot on the TV – I’m not too keen on doing this but would give it a go if I thought it might work without creating any problems.

  55. Nigel said:

    Sep 15, 10 at 22:37

    The G10 doesn’t have the VieraCast facility, so can’t grab the update from the internet itself. There’s a setting for auto search in standby which you need to enable from the menus to ensure the set will pick up the update when it’s next broadcast.
    I’ll see if I can find out from my people at Panasonic whether or not they’ll be able to provide a SD card version of the update.

  56. Dave said:

    Sep 15, 10 at 23:20

    An SD card version would be great. Failing that perhaps Panasonic can give an indication of when satellite updates will recommence for G10s?

  57. Carl said:

    Sep 20, 10 at 11:38

    This is all very well for the sets purchased in 2009, but what about us 2008 Panny owners? We were first in supporting Freesat, when prices were at a high, and were promised iplayer right from the start, but it looks like we will be last to get it. All we are is TBC on the update lists. Doesn’t say much about Panasonic’s commitment to their loyal customers. TBC indeed!

  58. Guil said:

    Sep 21, 10 at 20:03

    Any news about when the update is going to be broadcast again for th G10′s, or if an SD version will be available for download? I am emailing Panasonic right now and if I get any news from them I post here.
    If anyone already know please let me know!

  59. Nigel said:

    Sep 21, 10 at 20:03

    Not yet; my usual Panasonic contact was on holiday when I emailed last week. Hope to hear something soon

  60. Guil said:

    Sep 21, 10 at 20:19

    Wow that was a quick response!
    Thats why this blog is so good!
    Thanks Nigel!

  61. Andrew said:

    Sep 24, 10 at 22:04

    Hi, Any more news regarding the i-player update for the G10B? I’ve been away on holiday and completely missed the recent update session. Is this going to be repeated and if so when? Thanks, Andrew

  62. Stretch said:

    Sep 24, 10 at 22:43

    Hi, I have a 2009 G15 and when I go into VieraCast it takes me to the usual sites and doesn’t ask about s/w downloads. Am I missing something?

  63. Nigel said:

    Sep 25, 10 at 12:45

    I’m still waiting to hear from Panasonic; I shall chase them up again on Monday.

  64. Stretch said:

    Sep 25, 10 at 13:01

    Hold that thought – it now works.

  65. Mic said:

    Oct 02, 10 at 01:43

    Me too …….G10b owner who justified the purchase by telling HER she would be able to access her beloved iplayer through it .
    I splashed the cash and the Panny didn’t deliver.
    Waiting with baited breath for download news . Presume it’s a good idea to leave on standby 24/7 and enable standby autosearch .

  66. Nigel said:

    Oct 02, 10 at 11:24

    Yes; you need to leave it with the standby search on to make sure that the update is received when it’s next broadcast.
    I will be able to put in another call to Panasonic’s PR people at the start of this week to find out what’s happening.

  67. Graham said:

    Oct 08, 10 at 15:52

    I’m another G10 owner without the i-Player. When I manually update it says I have version 1.612 and I’m up to date!
    But I’ve seen mention elsewhere of version 1.617 which may be the i-Player upgrade.
    Do I have to plug in an ethernet cable before the new option appears on the red button list?

  68. NigelU said:

    Oct 09, 10 at 18:13

    Yes I am another one with a g10b but when I try to do an update it tells me that v1.603 is the latest version !!

  69. Jeff said:

    Oct 09, 10 at 20:18

    Hi Ive got a panasonic TX- 37LZD81 TV
    Using a freesat dish

    Ive set up home plugs and got network connection BUT there is no software update available through the TV.

    When i press the Viera Link button -it says service not available

    GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

  70. Nigel said:

    Oct 09, 10 at 20:23

    The ’81′ models are from 2008, and don’t have Viera Cast (VieraLink is something different – controlling connected devices like blu-ray; Cast is internet stuff).
    The update to the 2008 models was scheduled to come after that for the 2009 ones, which is frustrating for those who bought into Freesat right at the beginning. The 2009 update was late, so that’s probably bumped back the 2008 one as well – I shall try to find out more. But in the meantime, do make sure that the set is configured to check for updates when it’s in standby, and that you don’t switch it off completely via the main switch.

  71. Oneov said:

    Oct 11, 10 at 21:35

    I am another G10 owner who missed the recent OTA download due to moving house. Has anyone had a response from Panasonic as to when or if there will be another OTA broadcast? Thanks guys.

  72. Carl said:

    Oct 14, 10 at 09:52

    OTA update starts tomorrow for G15B series & V10B PDP series. For one week only! Surely the 2008 models can’t be far behind… can they?!

  73. Nigel said:

    Oct 14, 10 at 14:00

    Apparently, the G10 update will be broadcast again from the 3rd of November.

  74. Graham said:

    Oct 14, 10 at 15:49

    Good news about the G10 update, Nigel, thanks.
    I spoke to Panansonic yesterday (Oct.13) and they said it was coming soon. They took my contact details to let me know, but a firm date is even more promising.

  75. Oneov said:

    Oct 15, 10 at 14:41

    I made an enquiry in a Panasonic Store today, where the assistant showed me an email he had received yesterday with confirmed dates for OTA downloads. I dint note all models but saw that the G10 series download is running from 20/10/10 to 27/10/2010.
    Hope this helps.

  76. MARIE said:

    Oct 18, 10 at 12:28

    I am trying now to get i player have dish and freesat up and runnin, just got tv to recognise it was connected to internet – I had connected router via a small cable not ethernet – same colour though!

    Anyway still no iplayer – telling me software is up to date when I search so I will leave on standby for now and hope that 20th is the day it arrives.

    Thank you all as I managed to get this far from your postings and I am a complete techno nitwit

    Panasonic TX – L37G10 owner :-)

  77. Guil said:

    Oct 20, 10 at 04:45

    Hello to all G10 owners that cant wait for the update I found a list of available downloads on freesat at this website: http://www.dtg.org.uk/industry/download_schedule.php and according to their list G10 wont have updates between 20/10 to 27/10. Perhaps like nigel said will be from th 3rd of november here is their list:

    Freesat N 22-09-2009 Open

    LG Electronics (UK) Ltd LF7700 ATV 1.00.19 / DTV LGHST1.00.14 N 03-12-2009 Open

    Humax FOXSAT-HD FOXSAT-HDR Foxsat HD/HDR v1.00.26/v1.00.13 N 04-02-2010 Open

    Sony KDL-XXW58XX KDL-XXZ58XX KDL-XXV58XX 1.720SA N 24-03-2010 Open

    TechniSat Digital UK Ltd TECHNISAT HDFS version 1454 D patch 6 N 25-03-2010 Open

    SAGEM DTR94 Freesat 1.0.4 N 20-05-2010 Open
    Harvard HD ZAPPER : Bush / Goodmans / Grundig 1.9.1 N 26-05-2010 Open

    Panasonic PAL 09: G15B series & V10B PDP series v2.103 R 13-10-2010 20-10-2010

    Panasonic PAL 09: V10B-LCD Series v2.303 R 20-10-2010 27-10-2010

  78. Guil said:

    Oct 21, 10 at 07:31

    Its official now!!!
    G10′s will be updated from the 3rd of november according to Panasonics website: http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Support/Product+FAQs/3580816/index.html#anker_3580818

    G15 and V10 plasma: 13-20th October
    V10 LCD: 20-27th October
    Z1: 27th October – 3rd November
    G10: 3rd November

    Just dont know why G10 only have 1 day???? Or is it going to be an open download from the 3rd???

  79. Reed said:

    Nov 03, 10 at 07:58

    My G10 still hasn’t found anything this morning

  80. redking said:

    Nov 03, 10 at 12:29

    delayed until November 11th

  81. Finchlean said:

    Nov 03, 10 at 13:09

    Email from Panasonic today:

    Unfortunately, the planned update for the BBC iplayer service for Panasonic Freesat G10 Viera televisions has been slightly delayed. This is due to the fact that further software has been required in order to cater for an additional service implemented by the BBC. This service is known as copyright protection system (CPS) on BBC iplayer material. The addition of this software is required to ensure on-going full functionality of the BBC iplayer.

    Panasonic sincerely apologises for the delay, but it is anticipated that the update will be available from the 11th November. However, again, this is subject to change.

  82. Martin said:

    Nov 11, 10 at 21:36

    Very disappointed the 81 series models still don’t have a firm date for the update – definitely not a case of ‘first come first served’!

    I’ve had mine plugged into the Ethernet ready and waiting since 2008 (first for BBC, now for Panasonic).

    No wonder few in the UK bother with new TV technology.

  83. Mark said:

    Nov 12, 10 at 09:42

    G10 upgrade now available – downloaded last night and iplayer is good to go!

  84. Guil said:

    Nov 22, 10 at 01:54

    Is it Twitter available on G10 as well? Can’t find it! Suppose its not lol…..

  85. Nigel said:

    Nov 22, 10 at 09:03

    Twitter is part of the VieraCast system so no, it’s not available on models like the G10 that don’t have VieraCast.

  86. Paul Aldridge said:

    Mar 09, 11 at 20:20

    I also have a G10 and I’m waiting for the ITV player – mine says ‘Arriving in 2011′ – when I scan for updates it tells me I have the latest version. Not impressed with Panasonic!

  87. Nigel said:

    Mar 09, 11 at 20:22

    ITV player isn’t down to Panasonic. If you have the latest software, you should be able to get BBC iPlayer.

    ITV is beta testing, and will be made available to the public later this year; when it is, as long as your set supports iPlayer, it should get ITV Player too. But that’s down to ITV in this case, not Panasonic.

  88. Simon said:

    May 08, 11 at 16:38

    Is there any future for the LZD81′s as regards iplayer?

  89. Robert Eastwood said:

    Jul 16, 11 at 14:30

    Also on a TX-L32G10B, on BBC channels red button brings up iPlayer, TV is on version 1.620 – is this the latest version?

    Should I be able to access iPlayer from another menu, or is red button the latest bit to have been added? (I think so, just seeking clarity.)

    Any news on any other iPlayers coming up (such as ITV)?

    Normally don’t have sky plugged in to freesat as both current sky cables go into the sky box, do I need to keep a cable in the TV and it on standby just in case there are updates transmitted?

    Thanks for this thread, rather useful.

  90. Andy Worrall said:

    Sep 09, 11 at 19:14

    Relating to what @ Nigel said – I disagree!
    I an sure that ITV Player is down to Panasonic, for their range of TVs, and without a software up-date, I don’t believe that it will work even though you are able to get BBC iPlayer aren’t “standards” wonderful!!
    I also have a feeling that Panasonic may never provide ITV Player capability for their 2008 range of Freesat HD TVs, but hope to be prooved wrong?

  91. Tony Mudd said:

    Oct 08, 11 at 08:23

    Yes, 2008 model, updated last night – iPlayer works, I chose the “High” option (can’t remember the exact wording) it wasn’t 1080p, but still good quality – better than my PVR (which is only SD freeview).

  92. Jon said:

    Oct 14, 11 at 22:10

    Is there any alternative way of updating a Panasonic G10 LCD other than an OTA?
    It seems that G20′s can be updated by downloading the firmware and then creating an SD card capable of update when inserted into TV.
    Panasonic global support provides this for G20 but not for G10
    Thanks

  93. Smithy said:

    Nov 06, 11 at 12:07

    I have A Panasonic TX-L37G10B running filmwear version 1.612> I’m pluged into internet connected to freesat set update to auto but can not update only receive the message that I’m running the lateses filmwear which I know is not true. Have Panasonic stopped updating this model if not is there any way I can force an update. Just want to connect to iPlayer. Any help would be greatfully recieved. Panasonic site seems to disown this actual model which suggests that the TV is past its sell by date allready its only 2 years old. Would put me off buying Panasonic again

    Smithy

  94. Nigel said:

    Nov 07, 11 at 12:57

    G10? That one doesn’t have VieraCast does it?

    Models with VieraCast can get their firmware over the internet from Panasonic’s servers, but those without are reliant upon the firmware being broadcast as part of the Freesat data stream, and it costs money for that to happen. It was broadcast some time ago, and Panasonic may have considered that all the sets that need it would have picked it up on one of the previous occasions.

  95. Smithy said:

    Nov 07, 11 at 15:25

    Thanks for your reply Nigel. So it looks like Paniasonic dont support equipment purchased under 2 years ago. I think this is unacceptable and not a way to treat their customers. New buyers of Panosonic equipment be aware

  96. Nigel said:

    Nov 07, 11 at 15:31

    I wouldn’t say that they don’t support it; simply that at the moment, the update isn’t being broadcast. I’ll drop them a line and find out if/when they next plan to get it broadcast.

    All the manufacturers for Freesat share the same slots for broadcasting firmware updates, so they can’t have something running continually; it has to take its place in the queue.

  97. Smithy said:

    Nov 07, 11 at 17:05

    Thanks Nigel I will be very interested to know what they say for as far as I understand they will no longer be broadcasting updates which is outrageous

  98. Smithy said:

    Nov 14, 11 at 15:42

    Hi Nigel any news from your friends at Panasonic regarding system updates. Or is it a case of no news is bad news for TX-L37G10B owners

  99. Jim said:

    Jan 09, 12 at 21:55

    Hi Nigel,

    Also a TX-L32G10B owner, waiting in hope for a firmware update. Is one likely via OTA, any other way of getting this update?

  100. Nigel said:

    Jan 10, 12 at 15:10

    Are you connected to Freesat or Freeview?

  101. Marc said:

    Mar 12, 12 at 13:53

    Hi,

    I have not had my TV (TX-P42G10B) connected to Freeseat as I have been using sky since purchase.

    I have now cancelled sky, but obviously my TV’s firmware hasn’t been updated and doesnt include the BBC iPlayer. Is there a file I can download and install from the SD card? When I scan for updates it comes back saying my TV has the latest software (not True), and I cant see any options for OTA updates in the near future…..

    Thanks,
    Marc

  102. Joe Ellis said:

    May 04, 12 at 22:32

    Best bet would be to switch the F plug on the end of the cable from your Sky box to your TV (if not already done), configure the TV via its menu (menu\setup\system menu\system update) to “Auto update search in Standby” and then not turn the telly off overnight. You can always try forcing an update via the menu, but that might not always work, depending on what’s being transmitted at that point.

  103. Dave said:

    Nov 28, 12 at 16:16

    Copy of email from ITV ref my TX37LZD81 received 7 days

    Dear Dave
    Thank you for contacting ITV.
    We are always looking at a variety of options for making ITV programming and associated content available to viewers via various platforms.

    Although we currently only support specific Samsung Smart TVs we would hope to provide access to other manufacturers in the future

    ITV strive to deliver as many ways as possible for its customers to utilise the various services we offer and so please keep up to date by visiting our website.

    Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions.
    Kind Regards

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