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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 1 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc Player
Model No. DMP-BD55
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. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region management information
BD-Video Example
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 2 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating CAUTION instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 2) Keep these instructions. DO NOT OPEN 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. CAUTION: TO RE
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 3 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Unit and media care Disc and card handling Clean discs DO NOT DO Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. Disc and card handling precautions ≥Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or fingerprints on the disc. ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable). ≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument. ≥Do not use record cleaning
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 4 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Table of contents Getting started Settings IMPORTANT SAFETY Changing settings with the INSTRUCTIONS ................................2 on-screen menu .............................28 Unit and media care ............................3 Changing the unit’s settings............30 Accessory information........................5 Reference Disc and card information ..................6 Audio and video information..............8 About MP3/JPEG/D
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 5 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Accessory information Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of August 2008. These may be subject to change.) Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 42. Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. ∏∏ ∏ ∏ 1 Remote control 1 Audio/Video
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 6 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Disc and card information Commercially sold 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 Logo Features Indicated as This format supports High Definition video and audio content [BD-V] BD-Video including: ≥BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2). This format provides interactive features whe
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 7 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 SD cards This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with other devices that you can use. Type of media Logo Formats Indicated as ≥JPEG format [JPEG] SD Memory Card* (from 8 MB to 2 GB) — ≥AVCHD format [AVCHD] SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB) * Includes miniSD Card and microSD Card ≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.) ≥W
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 8 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Audio and video information About audio from audio output terminals Before connecting, read the table below, and confirm the desired audio type and necessary settings (“BD-Video Secondary Audio”, “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD”). ( 9) ≥The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels. HDMI AV OUT/DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Coaxial [BD55]/Optical) Terminal HDMI AV OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT “Dolby
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 9 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Regarding 24p output [BD-V] Many BD-Video movie contents are recorded in 24 frames/second in accordance with the film materials. However, they will normally be output in 60 frames/second in accordance with the display format. These can be output in 24p as the original. Therefore, high-quality video can be enjoyed, such as the improved clarity, enhanced perspective, etc. NECESSARY CONNECTIONS ≥Connect to a TV supporting 1080/24p inpu
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 10 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Connections About terminal ≥This unit offers several different types of audio and video connections. ≥Your TV/receiver/amplifier may or may not support all the connections shown. ≥If your system does not support HDMI, you will need to select one video connection and one audio connection. ≥If your system supports HDMI, this one connection provides both the audio and video connection. Video Connections (TV) Highest Standard Quality Qu
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 11 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Connecting to a television ≥“HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio A Connecting to your TV, via HDMI AV OUT Output” should be set to “On”. ( 32) ≥To experience better sound consider adding a surround sound receiver, using HDMI IN HDMI connections D, E, F or G. ( 12, 13) compatible HDMI cable ≥The HDMI connection supports VIERA television Link “HDAVI Control” ( 26) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. Back of the unit HDMI A
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 12 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Connections Connections using a surround sound receiver/amplifier ≥“HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output” D Installation using the HDMI connection should be set to “On”. ( 32) ≥“Digital Audio Output” : Depending on the connected amplifier/receiver. ( 31) HDMI ≥The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link Multi channel speakers compatible “HDAVI Control” ( 26) when used with a television compatible Panasonic TV. ≥This unit come
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 13 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 ≥“Analog Audio Output” should be set to “2ch F Connecting to 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD55] (Downmix) + 5.1ch”. ( 32) ≥Using this connection, 7.1 channel surround Multi channel speakers is mixed down to 5.1 channel audio. ≥When connecting amplifier/receiver or other devices with HDMI AV OUT terminal, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off”. ( 32) (Otherwise, depending on the specifications of connected devices, the audio from AUD
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 14 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Broadband network connection Firmware updates ≥By connecting this unit to a broadband connection, this unit can Occasionally, Panasonic releases firmware updates for this BD Player. Firmware is embedded software that controls this unit’s support the BD-Live feature offered on some movie titles. BD-Live microprocessor. These updates may add or improve a feature of this offers additional interactive media and games that are associ
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Y A L P S I D U N E M DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 15 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Remote control and unit reference guide ! Turn the unit on and off ( 16) @ TV operation buttons ( 16) You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control. [Í TV POWER] : Turn the television on and off POWER POWER [TV/VIDEO] : Switch the input channel [WX CH] : Channel select VOL
TV/VIDEO CH OPEN/CLOSE [ij VOL] : Adjust the volume # Open or close the disc tray ( 19) RECEIVER $ Numbered but
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 16 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Setting Easy Setting After connecting your new player and pressing the power button, a screen for the basic settings will appear. Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. ≥You can perform this setup anytime by 1 Press [Í BD POWER]. selecting “Easy Setting” in the Setup POWER Setup screen appears. menu. ( 33) ≥If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) ≥You can also cha
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 17 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 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 Setting the IP address be connected depending on the connection environment. ( 33) It is required that you use a broadband connection. In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. Preparation Set the IP address only when the router has no
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 18 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Network settings 5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a Setting the connection speed character and press [OK]. Text field: shows the text you have entered When the connection test results in “Fail” after the IP and DNS-IP addresses are assigned, perform the following settings. Proxy Address _ 1 1234567 8 90 After performing steps 1– 3 ( 17) +-* 2 ABC a b c 3 DEF def /= % ghi 4 GH I #$& 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Detect jkl Delete
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Y A L P S I D U N E M DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 19 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Playback Basic play (Playing video contents) Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Other operations during play [DivX]: [BD55] only (These functions may not work depending on the disc.) Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. STOP Stop POWER POWER VOL The stopped position is me
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DMP-BD55_35PP-RQT9243_ENG.book 20 ページ ２００８年８月２９日 金曜日 午前１０時２８分 Basic play (Playing video contents) OK AUDIO Frame-by-frame Changing audio during play [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1). e.g. [DVD-V] Each press shows the next frame. ≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward. 1 ENG Digital 3/2.1ch Soundtrack ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed. English is selected. ≥[BD-V] [AVCHD]: Forward direction [1] (;1) only. You can change t
