Thread: Panasonic DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55

I now have and will keep the HDMI and 5.1 ch cables (only) in place, The DVD 'input' options on AVR are:
Digital Optical, Analog Input, Auto Input. NO matter the selection, it defaults back to Auto.

I think I found the possible answer. The front of the AVR has a 5.1 ch input button.
DUH, I never looked at the front 'buttons', just in the menus. doooouuh!

Before trying to play a BD disk, how should the BD55 set up menu be set?
Digital Audio Output
- Dolby D/Dolby... TrueHD : Bitsteam?
- DTS/DTSHD : Bitsteam?

- BD-Video Secondary Audio : Off ?

Any other BD55 Set Up settings I need to be sure are set a certain way? I have set them to my 'understanding' of the manual. My confidence is not 100% though. Now I will review the rest of the BD set up menu items, then try a BD disk.



Crossing my fingers it was NOT HAVING THE 5.1 INPUT BUTTON PRESSED ON FRONT OF AVR. I wonder if every time I switch to DVD on the AVR, if I'll need to press that button. We'll see.

I'll be back in a few minutes to let you know.
Would like confirmation on my bitstream and Secondary Audio to Off settings are correct for theHDMI and 5.1 ch cables (only) in place.

What is "FUD". )

Your trying to do a setup similar to mine. HDMI audio on or off won't affect 5.1 analog out.

Originally Posted by teachsac

Everything sounds right with the 55 setup, so you will need to go into the setup menu of the receiver. I'm not familiar with the Sony's but Denon, Onkyo, Yamaha, etc. all have an option in the menu for analog or multichannel. Many receivers will also let you toggle through sound fields either on the fron control panel or the remote. One of them is usually MC.

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Doooough ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It WAS the 5.1 ch Input button on the front of the AVR. In my (weak attempt at a) defense, the button is real SMALL !

Can you confirm my BD55 settings so I know I am not sabotaging my player in some other way ( I have this history you know)?

Set Up/
Audio/ Digital Audio Output:
Dolby D/Dolby =/Dolby TrueHD : Bitstream
DTS/Dts-HD : Bitstream

BD-Video Secondary Audio : OFF


PCM Conversion : ON
Downmix : Surround Encoded

Display
TV/Device Connection :
Connection:
HDMI Connection: HDMI Video Mode : ON
HDMI Resolution : AUTO
24P Output : ON (I think my HDTV has 24P, not sure)
HDMI RGB output range : Standard (Enhanced??)
HDMI Output : OFF
Viera Link : OFF

Component Video Res. : 480 i- default (480p, 720P, 1080 i )
(does this NOT APPLY since I'm not using component cables?)
Analog Audio Output : 2ch (downmix) + 5.1 ch

Network: Do I need (and for what purpose)...
IP Address/DNS Settings:
or
Proxy Server Settings:

A MAC address is already displayed

Thank you Soooo much for helping me look for that 'itsy bitsy' 5.1 ch button on the AVR!
NOW we will watch a movie.

I did not set any sound settings for speakers on the DB55. Will the sound just be handled by how the speakers are set on the AVR?

Thanks and Happy New Year to all.

Originally Posted by Davekro

I did not set any sound settings for speakers on the DB55. Will the sound just be handled by how the speakers are set on the AVR?

Thanks and Happy New Year to all.

There are speaker adjustments. I can't remember what menu you make adjustments (I'm out of town for a few days). Change from 2 + 5.1 to just 5.1. You currently have it set for 7.1.

TeamE,

I have it set to:
Analog Audio Output : 2ch (downmix) + 5.1 ch (not 7.1)
the only options available were the 2ch + 5.1ch OR 7.1

Even if I could change and make speaker settings from the BD55 instead of where I assume they are still controlled by the (old) AVR, I will not bother making adjustments. My new Denon 1909 will hopefully arrive next week. Then I will let it do it's magic via Audesey.

Originally Posted by Davekro

TeamE,

I have it set to:
Analog Audio Output : 2ch (downmix) + 5.1 ch (not 7.1)
the only options available were the 2ch + 5.1ch OR 7.1

Even if I could change and make speaker settings from the BD55 instead of where I assume they are still controlled by the (old) AVR, I will not bother making adjustments. My new Denon 1909 will hopefully arrive next week. Then I will let it do it's magic via Audesey.

That sounds right with the 5.1.

I would adjust the speaker settings in the 55 to large and let your reciever handle speaker size and crossover.

Originally Posted by Davekro

Even if I could change and make speaker settings from the BD55 instead of where I assume they are still controlled by the (old) AVR, I will not bother making adjustments. My new Denon 1909 will hopefully arrive next week. Then I will let it do it's magic via Audesey.

I agree. DOn't mess with it. Run Audyssey when you get the 1909 and let the receiver do the work. Analogs are a pain on most receivers, especially when it comes to LFE.

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