Stumped

New to Mac. First problem I've found not being familiar with Mac.

I have a Panasonic Bluray Player (DMP BD65) and need to create a firmware update cd. Support site only gives instructs for downloading/creating with Windows, not Mac.

Here is the problem:
After downloading the correct firmware update .exe file to my Desktop (iMac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.5)
It states to decompress (Double Click) this file to give PANA_DVD.FRM file and to burn this .frm to a blank CDR disk.

How do I decompress the .exe on a Mac - double clicking on the Mac only gives options for opening the file in applications such as Text-edit or other.

I am stumped.

Much obliged for any help that is offered.

It's a self-extracting zip file.

You can either :
1. re-name the file to whateverthefileiscalled.exe to whateverthefileiscalled.zip then right-click and unarchive the file
2. you can open a terminal window and enter:
unzip whateverthefileiscalled.exe
and the file will be unarchived
3. Get Winzip for Mac - File compression software for the Mac - compress files, decompress files - WinZip Mac Edition I think there's a free trial.

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mrplow: Thanks for taking the time to reply. None of the three options worked, sad to say.

Looks like the only way to update the firmware (which I did not want to do) is physically connect the bluray player to my router. As my player is downstairs and my computer room upstairs, it's a bit of a nuisance.

Simple solution: Gain access to a Windows machine and update the firmware that way. It won't matter whether the firmware was updated on a Win box, Linux box, Mac, etc. Once it's been updated, it'll work just the same.

Do you really need the firmware update? And, what exactly does this firmware update fix? Sometimes manufacturers issue firmware updates that corrects something and other times it may just be eye candy.

Also, a word of caution. I've seen firmware updates applied to CD and DVD players that rendered them useless when the update failed.

I just went to panasonic.com, clicked on Support, and entered the model number you posted above.

Here's the page:
Panasonic DMP-BD65K Support and Service Information

Click on the "Download" link. You'll get links to the firmware and instructions (PDF)

No need for, or mention of, any EXE file. Don't know where you're getting that from.

technologist said:

I just went to panasonic.com, clicked on Support, and entered the model number you posted above.

Here's the page:
Panasonic DMP-BD65K Support and Service Information

Click on the "Download" link. You'll get links to the firmware and instructions (PDF)

No need for, or mention of, any EXE file. Don't know where you're getting that from.

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Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I have to get my updates from the European site. I live in the UK. European site does not offer the .FRM but a self extracting exe which has to be decompressed to get the .FRM.

I will just have to download the file, decompress it on a Windows machine and burn it to disk - then install on my player.

Once again thank you for replying.

MacGandalf said:

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I have to get my updates from the European site. I live in the UK. European site does not offer the .FRM but a self extracting exe which has to be decompressed to get the .FRM.

I will just have to download the file, decompress it on a Windows machine and burn it to disk - then install on my player.

Once again thank you for replying.

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Why does it matter where you live? Excuse my ignorance if I'm missing something here, but I'm just curious!
I'm in Oz and I can get the .FRM download no probs.

6string said:

Why does it matter where you live? Excuse my ignorance if I'm missing something here, but I'm just curious!
I'm in Oz and I can get the .FRM download no probs.

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Much like with DVD players, Blu-Ray players are localized. So, if you don't get the right firmware, you could have issues playing your Euro-spec discs.

If no access to a windows machine, I'd just connect the player to your home network via ethernet and run the firmware update via the menu within the player. Here's the directions on how to do that - link.

Did not go check the european site, but Panasonic Global has no listing for a firmware update for that specific model except for North America. If there is one, the direct ethernet connection will find the proper one.

For others with Panasonic players - here is their primary list of firmware updates available.

I am with chscag related to updating the firmware on your players - if you are not experiencing the specific items related to the firmware update - leave things as they are.

cwa107 said:

Much like with DVD players, Blu-Ray players are localized. So, if you don't get the right firmware, you could have issues playing your Euro-spec discs.

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Thanks.
I suspected this might be the case, but just wanted to know

bobtomay said:

If no access to a windows machine, I'd just connect the player to your home network via ethernet and run the firmware update via the menu within the player. Here's the directions on how to do that - link.

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bobtomay: Might have to go that route. re: connecting via ethernet and running the update via the menu within the player?

Does this menu show on the computer screen or do you have to have TV switched-on as well?

Cheers,

MacGandalf said:

bobtomay: Might have to go that route. re: connecting via ethernet and running the update via the menu within the player?

Does this menu show on the computer screen or do you have to have TV switched-on as well?

Cheers,

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Don't really know what you're asking here. In order to navigate the menus within the player, then you're going to need to have it connected to a monitor/TV. Computer has nothing to do with it.

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bobtomay said:

Don't really know what you're asking here. In order to navigate the menus within the player, then you're going to need to have it connected to a monitor/TV. Computer has nothing to do with it.

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Sorry Bob. What I am asking is: - Bluray player and TV downstairs. Computer upstairs. If I take bluray player upstairs to connect to my computer's router to update firmware online - Does the TV need to be connected to the bluray player for me to see the internal update menu of the player. I do not have an ethernet cable of sufficient length to do this from the router upstairs to the bluray player and TV downstairs.

Any clearer?

Personally think that creating a firmware update disk via a Windows machine will be the easier solution.

Cheers

You would for sure to use Bob's method have to have a TV connected to the Blu Ray player to see what you are doing.

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dtravis7 said:

You would for sure to use Bob's method have to have a TV connected to the Blu Ray player to see what you are doing.

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Thank you for confirming.

How about you post a link to the European firmware here and one of us with a Windows box can unzip it for you, then we'll either post the files back here or host them somewhere for you to download them from. Easier than dragging hardware around the house or looking for a Windows computer when you don't have one at home.

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Kash said:

How about you post a link to the European firmware here and one of us with a Windows box can unzip it for you, then we'll either post the files back here or host them somewhere for you to download them from. Easier than dragging hardware around the house or looking for a Windows computer when you don't have one at home.

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Kash: That is very kind and an offer I might take up. Thankfully the next European firmware update has not yet been released - but when it is may I PM you?

MacGandalf said:

Kash: That is very kind and an offer I might take up. Thankfully the next European firmware update has not yet been released - but when it is may I PM you?

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It is indeed! ...and reps to Kash for the gesture
Keep in mind that if Kash doesn't have access to a windows box, there are many here who do that would be happy to help you out I'm sure!

MacGandalf said:

Sorry Bob. What I am asking is: - Bluray player and TV downstairs. Computer upstairs. If I take bluray player upstairs to connect to my computer's router to update firmware online - Does the TV need to be connected to the bluray player for me to see the internal update menu of the player. I do not have an ethernet cable of sufficient length to do this from the router upstairs to the bluray player and TV downstairs.

Any clearer?

Personally think that creating a firmware update disk via a Windows machine will be the easier solution.

Cheers

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You might want to think about getting an ethernet connection to the player either by cabling or wireless since I see updates all the time for various players do to disc not playing or loading correctly and in order to use some
features an ethernet connection is mandatory. My company has used products from Netgear that solve this issue wirelessly may want to visit their
website also as a side note almost all new TV's get their firmware updates via ethernet along with the latest batch of AV receivers.

MacGandalf said:

Kash: That is very kind and an offer I might take up. Thankfully the next European firmware update has not yet been released - but when it is may I PM you?

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By all means, I'd be more than happy to help