Panasonic DMP-BD55 Operating Instructions Manual
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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Note: "EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Region management information
BD-Video
This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code B.
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "2" or "ALL".
EB EG
The illustration shows the image of DMP-BD55.
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc Player
Model No.
Example:
Example
2
DMP-BD55
DMP-BD35
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2
3
ALL
5
RQT9245-B
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc Player DMP-BD55 Model No. DMP-BD35 The illustration shows the image of DMP-BD55. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. -
Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal your safety and convenience. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler! ≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details. -
Page 4: Disc And Card Information
Disc and card information Packaged discs This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that should appear on the discs and/or packaging. Type of media/ Type of media/ Features Indicated as Features Indicated as Logo... -
Page 5: Using The Remote Control
≥If the SD card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able (from 8 MB to 2 GB) to use it on this unit. SDHC Memory Card ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. (from 4 GB to 32 GB) ≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to §... -
Page 6: Connection
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. ≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. - Page 7 C Connecting to VIDEO OUT terminal NECESSARY SETTINGS ≥[BD55] “Analog Audio Output”: “2ch (Downmix) + 5.1ch” ( AUDIO IN NOTE VIDEO IN Television AUDIO/VIDEO IN ≥Connect terminals of the same color. ≥High definition video cannot be output with this connection. Use connection A or B ( 6) for Audio/Video cable...
- Page 8 E Connecting to 7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD55] When connected to a compatible amplifier/receiver using the 7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals, you can enjoy surround sound. Multi channel speakers NECESSARY SETTINGS ≥“Analog Audio Output”: “7.1ch” NOTE ≥This unit comes equipped with a Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD ...
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Page 9: Network Connection
G Connecting to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal You can enjoy surround sound, when connected to an amplifier/receiver using the COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminal. With COAXIAL ([BD55]) or OPTICAL NECESSARY SETTINGS ≥“Digital Audio Output” : Depending Coaxial cable on the connected amplifier/receiver Amplifier/receiver with NOTE COAXIAL IN... -
Page 10: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide ! Turn the unit on and off ( @ TV operation buttons ( You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control. [Í TV] : Turn the television on and off [AV] : Switch the input channel ... -
Page 11: Easy Setting
( 27, 28) Setup screen appears. ≥If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the “On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” setting information on the TV are captured from the TV. -
Page 12: Network Settings
Network settings These settings are used if you will connect this unit to the Internet. ≥The connection to the Internet may take time or the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. ( It is required that you use a broadband connection. Preparation ≥Connect to the network. -
Page 13: Firmware Updating
CD-R to Current Installed Version: x.x update the firmware. Do you want to start firmware update? http://panasonic.net/support/ For the update information, please visit the (This site is in English only.) following website: http://panasonic.net/support/ ≥When the unit is connected to the Internet,... -
Page 14: Basic Play (Playing Video Contents)
Basic play (Playing video contents) Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. OPEN/CLOSE RECEIVER MUTING RE-MASTER CANCEL AUDIO... - Page 15 Other operations during play (These functions may not work depending on the disc.) STATUS STOP Status messages Stop The stopped position is memorized. The status messages give you information about what is currently Resume play function being played. Each time you press [STATUS], the information Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
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Page 16: Enjoying Bd-Live Or Bonusview In Bd-Video
Enjoying BD-LIVE or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video [BD-V] This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as online games by connecting this unit to the Internet. -
Page 17: Enjoying High Bit Rate Audio And Video
Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted in BD-Video. Enjoying High Bit rate Audio with 7.1ch speaker To enjoy 7.1ch surround sound, the following conditions are necessary. (Part shown in the shaded area of table given below) NECESSARY CONNECTIONS ≥Connect an amplifier/receiver with 7.1ch speaker. -
Page 18: Chapter Playback
Chapter playback [DVD-VR] 1 Insert a disc ( 14). While “Title View” screen is displayed Press [3, 4] to select the title and press [OPTION]. To display the title properties (recording date, etc.) Properties To select the chapter Chapter View To picture Playing still pictures ( below) -
Page 19: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play
Useful functions during still picture play To select the still pictures in another folder Start Slideshow BD-RE, DVD-RAM You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. To switch to another higher folder BD-RE, DVD-RAM (Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable) 1 While the “Album View”... -
Page 20: Playing Divx Videos
Playing DivX videos [DivX] You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a personal computer. ≥Because DivX format can use many different codecs, there is no guarantee that all DivX files will play. ( 22, “About MP3/JPEG/ DivX files”) 1 Insert a disc. -
Page 21: Playing Music
≥Sound may be discontinued for several seconds when the power to When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or the television is turned off. HDAVI Control 3 and other device supports VIERA Link, the unit is turned off if the power NOTE ≥If the operation mentioned left is... -
Page 22: About Mp3/Jpeg/Divx Files
About MP3/JPEG/DivX files File format JPEG Playable media CD-R* , CD-RW* CD-R* , CD-RW* , DVD-RAM* , BD-RE* , SD card Extension Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Picture resolution —... -
Page 23: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm ")
Preparation VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or 1) Connect this unit to your TV or other device with an HDMI cable other device under “HDAVI Control”. -
Page 24: Changing Settings With The On-Screen Menu
Changing settings with the on-screen menu On-screen menu operations 1 Press [DISPLAY]. e.g., BD-Video ≥Depending on the condition of the 2 Press [3, 4] to select unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and Disc Signal Type disc contents, there may be some the menu and press Play NOTE... - Page 25 Menus Items Settings and details Play Repeat Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s display.) Selects the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of disc. ≥All tracks All tracks ≥Chapter Chapter...
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Page 26: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Setup menu operations While stopped ≥There may be differences in Press [SETUP]. Setup operation methods. If this happens, Disc follow the on-screen instructions 2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu... - Page 27 “Sound” ≥On ≥Off Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] [DivX] ≥Auto: Effective only when Dolby TrueHD is played. (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only) Change the dynamic range ( 36) for late night viewing. Digital Audio Output ( ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
- Page 28 “TV/Device Connection” TV Aspect When connected to a 4:3 aspect television: ≥4:3 Pan & Scan: Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan Set to match the type of television connected. (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). When playing BD-Video, video is output as “4:3 Letterbox”.
- Page 29 “General” ≥Set Code 1 ≥Set Code 2 ≥Set Code 3 Remote Control ( ≥Yes ≥No Easy Setting You can execute basic settings (“On-screen Language”, “TV Aspect” and ([BD55]) “Analog Audio Output”). ≥Yes ≥No Default Settings This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen menu, except for “Remote Control”, “On-screen Language”, “IP Address / DNS Settings”, “Proxy Server Settings”, “DVD-Video Ratings”...
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Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of operations are – Play back JPEG data recorded with a digital camera etc. — available on the SD card slot on this – Play back AVCHD motion pictures recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video — unit? Camera ≥If a BD-Video disc supporting BD-Live or BONUSVIEW is used, it is possible to copy... - Page 31 Power Page ≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a household mains socket. No power. ≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on. The unit switches to standby mode. —...
- Page 32 TV screen and video (continued) Page ≥High definition video cannot be output through the VIDEO OUT terminal. Video is not output in high — ≥Confirm that the “HDMI Video Mode”, “HDMI Video Format”, and “Component Resolution” in definition. the Setup menu are set properly. ≥The video output resolution is restricted to “576p/480p”...
- Page 33 ≥[BD-V]: On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the resume play function does not work. — When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. 1 Press [SETUP].
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Page 34: Messages
Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the television or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. On the television Page ≥[DivX] You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different Authorisation Error. -
Page 35: Disc And Card Handling
On the unit’s display (continued) Page ≥There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the or F — unit’s condition.) ≥Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, 30–33 do the following. -
Page 36: Glossary
Glossary AVCHD DTS-HD High Resolution Audio AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras This is a signal format achieved by improving the previous DTS, that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. DTS-ES and DTS96/24 formats. It is compatible with sampling frequency 96 kHz/48 kHz. - Page 37 P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) alternating scan lines pass This is a processor which makes use of an exclusive Panasonic to create an interlaced image. Because 1080i (1125i) more than algorithm. Various processing is supported, including a high-level...
- Page 38 ∫ Structure of folders that can play back on this unit Structures of still picture (JPEG) folders You can play files on this unit by structure of folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data in CD-R/CD-RW (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated the folders.
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Page 39: Specifications
Specifications Digital audio output: Signal system: PAL/NTSC i5 to i35 oC Optical digital output: Optical terminal Operating temperature range: Coaxial digital output [BD55]: Pin jack Operating humidity range: 10 to 80 % RH (no condensation) HDMI AV output Playable disc: Output format: BD-Video 480p (525p)/576p (625p)/720p (750p)/1080i (1125i)/... - Page 40 LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. SDHC Logo is a trademark. Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.
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Page 44: Index
(Back of product) (Tuotteen sisällä) (Produktets innside) Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT9245-B F0808UY0 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...