Thread: Panasonic DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55

Originally Posted by Zookster

It's a 4-year-old 34" 1080i CRT (Toshiba). A few others on AVS's 663 thread have experienced a similar issue with other sets. At first it would self correct by powering off/on the TV, but two weeks ago, that no longer worked. I've also tried an off-brand (Nyko) component cable for the PS3 so I could run audio only via HDMI to the 663, but the Nyko cable wouldn't output red, so I returned it as defective. I may try another one or just pull the trigger on the current 46" 85u plasma/BD35 deal on Amazon.

Does Toshiba have a firmware for the TV? I've had two Toshibas in the last 4 years and haven't had any problems.

Originally Posted by teamerickson

Does Toshiba have a firmware for the TV? I've had two Toshibas in the last 4 years and haven't had any problems.

Good question. A quick Google and a search of Toshiba's site didn't turn up anything. The TV is supposedly HDCP compliant and the 663 AVR is the first device to give me any problems. Maybe I should be looking for firmware for the 663.

So I went ahead and picked up a BD35 for my bedroom ( and a 46" 800u plasma for the living room to solve my HDCP handshake issues between the PS3, Yamaha 663 receiver, and old CRT TV.)

Question: I only have a 3 speaker set up in my bedroom (2 marantz floor fronts and a JBL center). If I use the 2 ch. analog outputs on the BD35, will I be able to get a downmixed version of the HD and lossless audio formats, or will it just be output in standard 2ch DD/DTS. Alternatively, can I get the HD audio formats in 2ch if I set the BD35 to output audio as LPCM via the optical.

I'm connecting to an 6-year-old Panasonic AVR, which does have 6 ch inputs, but I wanted to take advantage of the $300 discount from Amazon by getting the BD35 (rather than 55) with a Panny plasma, not to mention it is unlikely I'll ever set up surrounds in my bedroom, much less a sub.

Well, think Ill be buying the BD35 or 55 soon, might even get that instead of my sub upgrade. The blacks on Vudu just arent comparable, BR kinda spoils everything else.

Actually, seeing how the 35 is $250 right now, Im gonna go ahead and buy it Friday morning

Originally Posted by elwaylite

Actually, seeing how the 35 is $250 right now, Im gonna go ahead and buy it Friday morning

Should've paid attention. Sears had it for 149 earlier today for a very short time.

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Originally Posted by Zookster

So I went ahead and picked up a BD35 for my bedroom ( and a 46" 800u plasma for the living room to solve my HDCP handshake issues between the PS3, Yamaha 663 receiver, and old CRT TV.)

Question: I only have a 3 speaker set up in my bedroom (2 marantz floor fronts and a JBL center). If I use the 2 ch. analog outputs on the BD35, will I be able to get a downmixed version of the HD and lossless audio formats, or will it just be output in standard 2ch DD/DTS. Alternatively, can I get the HD audio formats in 2ch if I set the BD35 to output audio as LPCM via the optical.

I'm connecting to an 6-year-old Panasonic AVR, which does have 6 ch inputs, but I wanted to take advantage of the $300 discount from Amazon by getting the BD35 (rather than 55) with a Panny plasma, not to mention it is unlikely I'll ever set up surrounds in my bedroom, much less a sub.

I don't think so. You might be best off with just using toslink.

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Originally Posted by teachsac

Should've payed attention. Sears had it for 149 earlier today for a very short time.

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Damn! Would not have done me any good since I just decided . The Strangers was waaaaaaaaaaay too dark.

Originally Posted by elwaylite

Damn! Would not have done me any good since I just decided . The Strangers was waaaaaaaaaaay too dark.

I've never been that impressed. My box sits pretty much unused except when I demo it. HDX is a little better, but nowhere near the quality of HDM (either format).

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