Just got my Panasonic BD35

Codes20 · 12-12-2008, 08:10 PM

Hey all,

Thanks for those who help out here a lot. I just picked up my Panasonic BD35 from the store I work at. It's been flawless so far. Any tips or tricks I should know about? How about video and audio settings? Currently, I set video cinema (better blacks) and I'm bitstreaming standard Dolby and DTS as my receiver is older.

I've only had the player a couple of days, so I'll tweak with it more after my finals.

Loves2Watch · 12-12-2008, 10:22 PM

Awesome!

I know you will enjoy it. Give us a review after you watch a good movie.

marcallo · 12-12-2008, 10:29 PM

I just calibrated mine using the DVE basics blue ray disk. I highly reccommend it. I watched Iron man and switched back and fourth between settings and there was a MASSIVE difference. I was following TweakTV settings from a different size of the same model1. But the new settings are way better.

BD35 has been working fantastic for me and I haven't even upgraded the firmware. (that part didn' work so fantastic.)

Loves2Watch · 12-12-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcallo

I just calibrated mine using the DVE basics blue ray disk. I highly reccommend it. I watched Iron man and switched back and fourth between settings and there was a MASSIVE difference. I was following TweakTV settings from a different size of the same model1. But the new settings are way better.

BD35 has been working fantastic for me and I haven't even upgraded the firmware. (that part didn' work so fantastic.)

Tell us how Iron Man looked with your system.

**PFC5** · 12-13-2008, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcallo

I just calibrated mine using the DVE basics blue ray disk. I highly reccommend it. I watched Iron man and switched back and fourth between settings and there was a MASSIVE difference. I was following TweakTV settings from a different size of the same model1. But the new settings are way better.

BD35 has been working fantastic for me and I haven't even upgraded the firmware. (that part didn' work so fantastic.)

I found for my 50pz80u plasma the settings at tweaktv were pretty far off what they should be set for myself. The DVE settings worked much better for me. I am starting to lose faith in recommending that site for settings at this point.

skar · 12-13-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codes20

Hey all,

. Currently, I set video cinema (better blacks) and I'm bitstreaming standard Dolby and DTS as my receiver is older.

.

I got a new onkyo 606 receiver that has the new Dolby and DTS HD
sound formats. ? I still leave the panny, 35 set to bit stream.
This is confusing. Is this correct.

**PFC5** · 12-13-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skar

I got a new onkyo 606 receiver that has the new Dolby and DTS HD
sound formats. ? I still leave the panny, 35 set to bit stream.
This is confusing. Is this correct.

If you have it set for bitstream output over HDMI the new receiver will decode it, but it will drop down to standard DD/DTS if you enable the secondary audio feature in the player setup to ON to do the PIP on BD discs, but the HD audio indicators will light up when sec/audio in the player is set to off.

I would suggest if you will use secondary audio frequently, it is best to just set the HDMI output on the player to PCM and let the player do the decoding still, since then you WILL get HD audio without having to go into the player menu to shut off sec/audio.

Hope this helps!

skar · 12-13-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PFC5

If you have it set for bitstream output over HDMI the new receiver will decode it, but it will drop down to standard DD/DTS if you enable the secondary audio feature in the player setup to ON to do the PIP on BD discs, but the HD audio indicators will light up when sec/audio in the player is set to off.

I would suggest if you will use secondary audio frequently, it is best to just set the HDMI output on the player to PCM and let the player do the decoding still, since then you WILL get HD audio without having to go into the player menu to shut off sec/audio.

Hope this helps!

Now that you say it the 606 does says HD audio on and I am using HDMI cables and do have the secondary audio off.
Good answer thank you.

Conshy04 · 12-15-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codes20

Hey all,

Thanks for those who help out here a lot. I just picked up my Panasonic BD35 from the store I work at. It's been flawless so far. Any tips or tricks I should know about? How about video and audio settings? Currently, I set video cinema (better blacks) and I'm bitstreaming standard Dolby and DTS as my receiver is older.

I've only had the player a couple of days, so I'll tweak with it more after my finals.

Hey - I have the same player - do the load times seem excessive to you???

Stew4HD · 12-15-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conshy04

Hey - I have the same player - do the load times seem excessive to you???

Welcome to the world of BD-Java.. it takes a while to load up because it has to "boot" up, check DRM, BD-Live.. then go to menu or.. gah.. previews

marcallo · 12-15-2008, 03:41 PM

I won't say how I thought it looked (okay it looked great) I'll tell you what my friends who saw the setup for the first time saturday night said when I put in Iron Man as a demo disk. Here is a direct quote from my friend. "HOLY SHIT I need to get my system setup like this."

He actually has a year or so older Samsung 46" LCD so he should be able to come close and I'm gonna help him install all the stuff if he does decide to get a system put in.

Codes20 · 12-15-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conshy04

Hey - I have the same player - do the load times seem excessive to you???

I don't mind the load times. It's faster than some other players out there and the quality of the BD35 is second to none.

I do have to do the new firmware upgrade though. I haven't had any issues of disc compatibility or anything, though I only have three Blu-ray discs thus far (Dark Knight, Wanted, Wall-E).

mytime · 12-15-2008, 09:52 PM

I bought this player for my dad for Christmas. I couldn't wait to give it to him so I set it up for him last Sat. We sat down and watched TDK and the old man was in awe.

I don't think I've ever heard so many thank yous from him in my life. I'm going to have to pick up one for myself now. (sorry PS3 you have been good to me

)

Loves2Watch · 12-15-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcallo

I won't say how I thought it looked (okay it looked great) I'll tell you what my friends who saw the setup for the first time saturday night said when I put in Iron Man as a demo disk. Here is a direct quote from my friend. "HOLY SHIT I need to get my system setup like this."

He actually has a year or so older Samsung 46" LCD so he should be able to come close and I'm gonna help him install all the stuff if he does decide to get a system put in.

Yep, that's the kind of reaction I would expect from someone seeing your excellent system.

Hooksta · 12-30-2008, 11:00 AM

Does this Panasonic Blu-Ray player have a screensaver mode? For example, if I hit pause on the movie to go eat or will the image just stay on it and burn in my Panasonic Plasma.

12-12-2008, 08:10 PM	#1
Codes20 In need of speakers Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Age: 24 Posts: 1,402	Just got my Panasonic BD35 Hey all, Thanks for those who help out here a lot. I just picked up my Panasonic BD35 from the store I work at. It's been flawless so far. Any tips or tricks I should know about? How about video and audio settings? Currently, I set video cinema (better blacks) and I'm bitstreaming standard Dolby and DTS as my receiver is older. I've only had the player a couple of days, so I'll tweak with it more after my finals.

12-12-2008, 10:22 PM	#2
Loves2Watch Ohmmmmmm Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 16,553	Awesome! I know you will enjoy it. Give us a review after you watch a good movie. __________________ Friends don't let friends buy Korean brand TV's or Blu-ray players. Main HT Room - Panasonic PT-AE4000U, Draper Premier 119" 16:9 Projector Screen, Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player.

12-15-2008, 09:52 PM	#13
mytime Nanerpuss Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jackson, Missouri Posts: 5,424	I bought this player for my dad for Christmas. I couldn't wait to give it to him so I set it up for him last Sat. We sat down and watched TDK and the old man was in awe. I don't think I've ever heard so many thank yous from him in my life. I'm going to have to pick up one for myself now. (sorry PS3 you have been good to me) __________________ Gargle hag gag gargle

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12-12-2008, 10:29 PM	#3
marcallo High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 855	I just calibrated mine using the DVE basics blue ray disk. I highly reccommend it. I watched Iron man and switched back and fourth between settings and there was a MASSIVE difference. I was following TweakTV settings from a different size of the same model1. But the new settings are way better. BD35 has been working fantastic for me and I haven't even upgraded the firmware. (that part didn' work so fantastic.)

12-15-2008, 03:41 PM	#11
marcallo High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 855	I won't say how I thought it looked (okay it looked great) I'll tell you what my friends who saw the setup for the first time saturday night said when I put in Iron Man as a demo disk. Here is a direct quote from my friend. "HOLY SHIT I need to get my system setup like this." He actually has a year or so older Samsung 46" LCD so he should be able to come close and I'm gonna help him install all the stuff if he does decide to get a system put in.

12-30-2008, 11:00 AM	#15
Hooksta High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 132	Does this Panasonic Blu-Ray player have a screensaver mode? For example, if I hit pause on the movie to go eat or will the image just stay on it and burn in my Panasonic Plasma.