Panasonic DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55

**Stew** · 12-11-2008 03:38 AM

Originally Posted by SatinKzo

Actually Stew, it's Samsung that was not ready for prime time when it came to blu-ray. I got burned twice (2nd time was first degree from my 1500

) by samsung blu-ray products.

or should it be

Ouch! Recovery can be sweet, can't it? The Pannys are such better players!

**teamerickson** · 12-11-2008 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Ilya

I don't think it can play WMV or anything like that, though. AVCHD only. But it is supposed to be in HD!

I couldn't get it to work last night. Only only tries for about 5 minutes. I put in the SD card and it appeared to be in the picture viewer mode. I'll have to check and see what the camcorder manual says. My player is a combo SD card mini DVD HD camcorder. I know the mini DVD are recorded in AVCHD (they play in my BD player). I don't think the SD card has to be finalized.

**stuart628** · 12-11-2008 01:43 PM

wife just called and ups dropped off player and blurays, cant wait to get home and play

**rgh43** · 12-11-2008 02:16 PM

OK Here's my 1st question since joining 5 minutes ago I just ordered from Amazon the Panasonic BD35 and I have the following equipment. Panasonic TH-50PX6U, Yamaha HTR-5650/HTR-5640 6 Channel but I never use the center rear. Should I keep the BD35 or call Amazon and change it to the BD55. I will not very likely ever get a 7 channel and am very happy with the audio I have now using 5.1. I never play DVD's w/o using the Yamaha? I have been told by Best Buy etc that the BD35 would be just fine for me? Also why do you need a DVD to setup the picture etc? Any help or opinions would be appreciated

**Ilya** · 12-11-2008 02:56 PM

Welcome to the forum, rgh43!

Dolby Digital and DTS will sound great, but you can achieve even better sound quality with your existing receiver if you get BD55 and connect it via 5.1 analog cables. This will allow you to take advantage of the advanced audio decoding. Whether it's worth the extra $100-150 or so, depends on your preferences and your budget. And don't worry about 7 channels vs. 5 - that's not a big deal.

**teamerickson** · 12-11-2008 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by rgh43

OK Here's my 1st question since joining 5 minutes ago I just ordered from Amazon the Panasonic BD35 and I have the following equipment. Panasonic TH-50PX6U, Yamaha HTR-5650/HTR-5640 6 Channel but I never use the center rear. Should I keep the BD35 or call Amazon and change it to the BD55. I will not very likely ever get a 7 channel and am very happy with the audio I have now using 5.1. I never play DVD's w/o using the Yamaha? I have been told by Best Buy etc that the BD35 would be just fine for me? Also why do you need a DVD to setup the picture etc? Any help or opinions would be appreciated

If your reciver has 5.1 or 7.1 analog inputs (multi channel) I would get the 55. That way you can enjoy the new HD audio codecs with your current reciever.

**stuart628** · 12-11-2008 02:58 PM

I would get the 55 so you can recieve the HD codecs by hooking it up to your recievers 6 ch input...the 35 does not have the analog output that the 55 does. edit:by the way welcome! and I see 3 of us answered this at the same time

**KAB** · 12-11-2008 03:23 PM

Keep in mind that DD and MTS are far less compressed on BD. There are some that argue the differences are not that noticeable, especially if you have mid-level speakers.

**rgh43** · 12-11-2008 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by KAB

Keep in mind that DD and MTS are far less compressed on BD. There are some that argue the differences are not that noticeable, especially if you have mid-level speakers.

What are DD & MTS on BD & does that mean that I could or should stay with the BD35?

**rgh43** · 12-11-2008 04:11 PM

I dont have any HDMI inputs on that reciever, only Optical or standard RCA, the one coxial is hooked to my CD player. Make any difference in the 35 or 55 choice? Also how about the DVD you cna buy to help with setup, I don't have one now and would it be helpful to improve my picture? I have adjusted the Plasma setup my self when purchased and the picture looks pretty nice in HD now, would you get any big improvement using a setup DVD like Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray] (2008) from Amazon.