Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc Player DMP-BD35 Model No. 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.
CAUTION! Safety precautions THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. Placement DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high WARNING: temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.
Table of contents Playing music ..........19 Getting started Showing FUNCTIONS menu......19 About MP3/JPEG files........20 Safety precautions ..........2 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link Accessory information ........3 “HDAVI Control ”) ........21 Disc and card information........ 4 Using the remote control........
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...
≥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 §...
≥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.
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C Connecting to VIDEO OUT terminal ≥Connect terminals of the same color. ≥High definition video cannot be AUDIO IN NOTE output with this connection. VIDEO IN Television Use connection A or B ( 6) for AUDIO/VIDEO IN high definition video. §...
E Connecting to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal You can enjoy surround sound, when connected to an amplifier/receiver using the OPTICAL terminal. NECESSARY SETTINGS ≥“Digital Audio Output” : Depending on the connected amplifier/receiver Amplifier/receiver with NOTE Back of the unit a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier/ When connecting a television with receiver combination...
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 [W X CH] : Channel select [i j VOL] : Adjust the volume OPEN/CLOSE...
1 Press [Í BD]. individually. ( 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 “TV Aspect” setting information on the TV is captured from the TV.
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.
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,...
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 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE...
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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.
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.
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.
Chapter playback [DVD-VR] 1 Insert a disc ( 13). 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)
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”...
≥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...
About MP3/JPEG 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 —...
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers Preparation 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”.
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...
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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...
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...
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“Sound” Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] ≥On ≥Off ≥Auto: Effective only when Dolby TrueHD is played. (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only) Change the dynamic range ( 34) for late night viewing. Digital Audio Output ( ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
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“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”.
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“Network Settings” IP Address / DNS Settings ( ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Connection Test — — — — ≥On ≥Off IP Address Auto-Assignment IP Address — — —. — — —. — — —. — — — Subnet Mask —...
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...
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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. —...
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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”...
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≥[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].
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 ≥You inserted an incompatible disc. Cannot play. 4, 5 ≥You tried to play a non-compatible image. Cannot play on this unit.
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, 28–31 do the following.
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 DTS 96/24 formats. It is compatible with sampling frequency 96 kHz/48 kHz.
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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...
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∫ 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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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.