Panasonic DMP-BD55, DMP-BD35 operating instructions Display, TV / Device Connection

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Changing the unit’s settings

To select these options, perform steps 14(> 30)

Underlined items are the factory presets.

“Display”

Status Messages

Automatic

Off

 

Choose whether to show status messages automatically.

 

 

 

On-screen Language

English

Français

Español

Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages.

 

 

 

Screen Saver Function

On:

 

 

This is to prevent burn-in on the screen.

If there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, the displayed screen switches

When this is set to “On”, the masked-off area on the screen

to the other states automatically.

becomes gray.

– When the Direct Navigator or FUNCTIONS menu is displayed, the display

[Only when connecting with an HDMI cable or a component video

returns to the screen saver mode.

– When CD or MP3 is played, the display returns to the screen saver mode.

cable and “HDMI Resolution” (D below) is set to any other mode

(Playback continues.)

 

than “480p”, or “Component Video Resolution” (D below) is set to

 

– When still pictures are shown (except for slideshows), the display returns

“720p” or “1080i”]

to the Direct Navigator screen.

 

 

Off

 

 

FL Display

Bright

 

 

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

Dim:

The display is dimmed.

 

Auto:

The display is dimmed during playback and bright except

 

 

playback.

 

 

 

 

 

SD Card LED Control [BD55]

On

Off

 

Set the lighting method for the lamp on the SD card slot.

SD inserted:

When this unit is turned on and SD card is inserted, the

 

 

lamp is lighted.

 

 

License

Information about the software used by this unit is displayed.

“TV / Device Connection”

TV Aspect

Set to match the type of television connected.

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television:

4:3 Pan & Scan:

Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan

 

(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). When playing

 

BD-Video, video is output as “4:3 Letterbox”.

4:3 Letterbox:

Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television:

16:9:

Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a 4:3 ratio

 

image in the center of the screen.

16:9 Full:

Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a

horizontally stretched 16:9 image.

HDMI Connection

Press [OK] to show the following settings.

HDMI Video Mode

On:

Images are output from the HDMI terminal in the resolution set in “HDMI

Select “On” when video is output from HDMI AV OUT

 

Resolution”. Video from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal is output as

terminal.

Off

“480i”.

 

Images are output in the resolution set in “Component Video Resolution”.

HDMI Resolution*

The items supported by the connected devices are indicated on the screen as “¢”. When any item without “¢” is selected, the images may be distorted.

Auto:Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to the connected television (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p).

480p720p

1080i1080p

When the unit is connected to an amplifier/receiver that does not support the resolution set on the unit, the video cannot be output properly. In this case, use the HDMI cable to connect the unit to the TV and then connect the unit to the amplifier/receiver using a cable other than HDMI.

To enjoy high definition video up-converted to 1080p, you need to connect the unit directly to 1080p compatible HDTV (High Definition Television). If this unit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment, it must also be 1080p compatible.

 

24p Output [BD-V] [DVD-V]

On:

Images in 24p are output in 24p as they are.

 

When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p

 

However,

 

 

 

output via an HDMI cable, this unit displays each frame at

 

– when video is being output at 24 frames, images from any other terminal

 

1/24 second intervals – the same interval originally shot

 

than the HDMI terminal may not be output properly.

 

with the film camera.

 

[BD-V]:when images other than 24p are played, images are output at

 

When playing DVD-Video, set to “On” and then set “24p”

 

60p.

 

 

 

in “Video” (> 29) to “On”

Off

 

 

 

 

HDMI RGB Output Range

Standard:

The video is output as it is.

 

Effective when connected to a device that only supports

Enhanced:

When the black and white contrast of a video is low, the signal

 

RGB output.

 

 

is enhanced to reproduce clear video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI Audio Output

On:

 

 

 

 

This setting selects whether or not to output audio from

Off:

When the TV is connected to this unit using an HDMI cable, and this unit

 

HDMI.

 

is also connected to other devices, such as an amplifier/receiver using an

 

 

 

optical digital audio cable or a coaxial cable [BD55].

 

VIERA Link

On:

 

 

 

 

Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with

Off:

Select when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.

 

an HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”.

 

 

 

 

Component Video Resolution*

480i

480p

720p

1080i

This sets the video output resolution when using the

Even if you select “720p” or “1080i”, the video output resolution is restricted to

component video terminal.

“480p” when images of DVD-Video discs are output from the COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

OUT terminals.

 

 

Analog Audio Output [BD55]

2ch (Downmix) + 5.1ch: When connecting to 2ch AUDIO OUT or 5.1ch AUDIO

When connected with AUDIO OUT terminals, you can set

 

 

OUT. (> 34)

the unit to output the best possible sound for your speakers.

7.1ch:

 

When connecting to 7.1ch AUDIO OUT. (> 34)

* In this unit, a P4HD (> 47) video processor is used to provide video of optimal resolution to the connected TV.

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Contents If you have any questions contact ALLRegion management information FCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.AMaintenance Unit and media careDisc and card handling To dispose or transfer this unitTable of contents Accessory information Using the remote controlUser recorded media Disc and card informationCommercially sold discs SD cards Discs that cannot be played in this unitStructure of folders that can be played in this unit Structure of MP3 folders in CD-R/CD-RWAudio and video information About audio from audio output terminalsEnjoying High Bit rate Audio of BD-Video BD-V Hdmi AV OUT/DIGITAL Audio OUT Coaxial BD55/OpticalNecessary settings Regarding 24p output BD-VTo return to the previous screen To exit the screenConnections About terminalConnecting to a television Connecting to your TV, via Hdmi AV OUTConnecting to your TV, via Component Video OUT Connecting to your TV, via Video OUTHdmi OUT Connections using a surround sound receiver/amplifierInstallation using the Hdmi connection AC power connection With Coaxial Coaxial cableFirmware updates Broadband network connectionAutomatically check the firmware Manually updating the firmwareRemote control and unit reference guide Power button Power Í/ISetting Easy SettingPress Í BD Power For televisionsNetwork settings Testing the connectionSetting the IP address Setting the DNS-IPSetting the connection speed Setting the proxy serverOrder to restore the default settings Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a Character and press OKBasic play Playing video contents Press 3, 4 to select the item and press OK Showing Functions menuPress Functions Enjoying the advanced functions on BD-Video discs BD-V Press PIPPress Secondary Audio Virtual packageChapter playback DVD-VR Playing still pictures JpegInsert a disc Press 2, 1 to select the chapter and press OKUseful functions during still picture play Regarding DivX VOD content Playing DivX videos DivX BD55Press 3, 4 to select the title Press OK Playing a title in another folderTo switch from other menus to MP3 menu Playing music CD MP3Displaying subtitles text Press 3, 4 to select the track Press OKWhat is Viera Link Hdavi Control? Linked operations with the TV Viera LinkTM Hdavi ControlTMPreparation ≥This unit supports Hdavi Control 3 functionEasy control only with Viera remote control Press the button for Viera Link on the remote controlWhen not using Hdavi Control Select the playerWhat you can change with the on-screen menu Changing settings with the on-screen menuOn-screen menu operations Audio PlayVideo Changing the unit’s settings Setup menu operationsSummary of settings Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the option and press OKTo select these options, perform steps 1-4 VideoAudio Display TV / Device ConnectionTo change the code on the remote control Code and press OKPress 3, 4 to select the code 1, 2, or 3 NetworkChanging the speaker setting to suit your speakers BD55 Delay time msSpeaker presence and size L C R SW LS RS LB RB Channel balance dB0.0Jpeg About MP3/JPEG/DivX filesSubtitles text file of DivX BD55 Messages On the televisionConnection or router Normal This IP address is alreadyOn the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide To reset this unitFollowing do not indicate a problem with this unit Operation11-13 12, 13 TV screen and videoSound Can’t connect to the network CardOther difficulties with playback Specifications Limited Warranty only for U.S.A Centralized Factory ServicenterLimited Warranty only for Canada Warranty ServiceIf YOU Ship the Product to a Servicentre Panasonic Canada IncProduct Service LicensesProduct information User memoConexiones básicas Reproducción básicaGlossary AvchdBD-J DTS-HDP4HD Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD Pan&Scan/LetterboxPCM Pulse Code Modulation Progressive/InterlaceIf you see this symbol Index