| Average Customer Rating: |  4.5 |
| Brand: | Panasonic |
| Model: | DMP-BD35K |
| Color: | Black |
| Weight: | 5.73 pounds |
| Dimensions: | 16.94 inches x 9.8 inches x 1.69 inches
[Width x Length x Height] |
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Your 1080p widescreen HDTV is not being maximized unless you add a Blu-Ray player to it. The Panasonic DMP-BD35K 1080p Blu-Ray Player is a highly affordable way of viewing the latest Blu-Ray discs that deliver clear, ultrasharp and vivid images of new and favorite movies. Blu-ray means incredible full-HD images, breathtaking sound and 5x the data capacity of DVDs. Now Blu-ray means something else too: an entirely new movie-viewing experience, made possible by Final Standard Profile, which adds features never seen before, like four Picture-in-Picture modes including Enhanced Commentary (from directors and actors), Backstage Pass, Peek Behind the Animation and Audio Mixing. It will also play your current DVD discs (albeit at lower resolutions) and CD discs. The only disc that the DMPBD35 won't play is DiVX (Panasonic DMP-BD55K will play DiVX). So make everyday a special holiday when you watch discs on your HDTV played by the Panasonic DMP-BD35K 1080p Blu-Ray Player. Advanced Picture Processing for 1080p (including 1080p/24 output for Blu-ray and standard DVD) On-board decoding or bitstreaming of 5.1 and 7.1-channel high bit rate audio including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio (via HDMI output only) VieraLink - Control your Panasonic Viera TV and DVD player with just one remote SD Memory Card Slot - Enjoy Precious Memories on your screen (Photos and Video) Approximate Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 2-5/16'' x 16-15/16'' x 12-5/8''; Weight 7.3 lbs
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Panasonic's two new slim, BD-Live compatible, feature-filled Blu-ray players, the DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55, offer cutting edge technologies focused on producing the ultimate movie-viewing experience.
 The BD35 and BD55 both feature an HD Audio Decoder (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Master Audio Essential), delivering 7.1-channel surround sound through a 7.1-channel receiver equipped with an HDMI terminal. The DMP-BD55 features high-end audio components and can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound.
Both models are equipped with an SD Memory Card slot that makes it easy to transfer images from an HD camcorder or digital still camera that uses SD Memory Cards and are compatible with Panasonic’s VIERA Link function so they can be operated by the VIERA HDTV remote control.
The combination of a Panasonic Blu-ray player, Home Theater audio system and a VIERA HDTV converts the home entertainment experience into a true-to-life cinematic experience. Consumers can now view and enjoy movies the way the film maker intended -- in stunning High Definition video and audio – right from the comfort of their own home.
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True-To-Life Colors with PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus
The PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus video processor was developed after more than 15 years of collaboration between Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory and professional cinema studios in Hollywood. With PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus, users viewing content on Blu-ray Discs enjoy crisp, vivid colors that are extremely close to the original. A high-precision 4:4:4 function creates video signals in which each pixel of the signal from the Blu-ray Disc is color-compensated, so when the player is connected to a Panasonic VIERA HDTV, the colors are even sharper and more vivid.
UniPhier System UniPhier is a Panasonic-created system LSI developed by applying 45-nanometer processing to a consumer product – a world’s first. This single-chip integration technology also contributes greatly to the BD35’s world's slimmest height of 49mm.
Blu-ray Video Features More Picture |  See Everything Your HDTV Can Show You with Full HD.
6 Times the Picture Data on DVDs
See everything your HDTV can show you. Blu-ray Disc's Full HD 1080p resolution produces over 2 million pixels per frame to produce a razor-sharp picture with unmatched depth and clarity that takes full advantage of the capabilities of today's 1080p HDTVs. That's six times the picture data contained on DVDs, which are encoded at only 480p. 24p True Cinema Video Output
Most of all Hollywood movies are shot at 24 frames per second, and Blu-ray Disc movies are mastered at 24 frame per second. Blu-ray Disc Players can output films at 1080/24p for a true film-like experience at home, as well as 1080/60p for more traditional HDTV sets on the market.
Backwards compatible and Upscaling
All existing Blu-ray Disc players will play your standard DVD collection without a problem. And with built-in 1080p video upscaling, they'll look even better. |
More Space | Blu-ray Disc has 5x more storage capacity than DVD, which allows more content to fit on the disc. The extra storage capacity also means more room for special features like inline navigation, Bonus View, interactive games, deleted scenes, director commentary and more | Navigate to special features, other scenes, or settings without leaving the content you are watching.
| Bonus View lets you watch special features and commentary inline without leaving the movie.
| More Bits  In the digital world, picture quality is not just about resolution, but also about bit rates. The higher the bit rate, the more data that is processed, typically resulting in higher video quality. DVDs have a maximum video bit rate of about 10 megabits per second (Mbps). In comparison, Blu-ray Disc is capable of video bitrates up to an incredible 40 Mbps. The bottom line, higher bit rates allow for the least amount of data compression for HD video that looks closest to the original video source.
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BD-Live  Both the BD35 and BD55 feature BD-Live compatibility which enables users to connect to the Internet to download images, subtitles and other data, and take part in interactive activities and multi-player games linked to bonus cinema content found on Blu-ray Discs.
BD-Live is a Blu-ray feature that enables you to access special content via an internet-connected Blu-ray player. Because it's not coded into the disc, BD-Live content is always updated, always fresh. With BD-Live, your Blu-ray disc is different every time you view it.
Check out the latest previews, download special scenes, exclusive features and ringtones, and participate in online communities or games.
As BD-Live continues to grow and expand, even more features will become available, customizing features and content to your location or preferences.
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Life-Like Surround Sound The BD35 and BD55 both feature an HD Audio Decoder (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Master Audio Essential), which supports the 7.1-channel surround sound newly adopted in Blu-ray Discs. Users can enjoy 7.1-channel surround even with systems that do not support HD Audio -- as long as the DMP-BD35/55 is connected to a 7.1-channel receiver equipped with an HDMI terminal. The DMP-BD55 can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound by simply connecting to the DMP-BD55.
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby’s next-generation lossless technology developed for high-definition disc-based media, delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master.
- Delivers enthralling studio-master-quality sound that unlocks the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs.
- Offers more discrete channels than ever before for impeccable surround sound.
- Compatible with the A/V receivers and home-theaters-in-a-box (HTIBs) of today and tomorrow.
- Dialogue normalization maintains the same volume level when you change to other Dolby Digital and Dolby TrueHD programming.
- Dynamic range control (Night mode) enables you to customize audio playback to reduce peak volume levels (no loud surprises) while experiencing all the details in the soundtrack, enabling late-night viewing of high-energy surround sound without disturbing others.
The Panasonic BD55 goes a step further with a high-end audio design and components. Thanks to a 192kHz 24bit audio digital-analog converter and high quality insulators, electrolytic capacitors, copper-foil film capacitors and ultra-low-impedance electrolytic capacitors, the DMP-BD55 delivers the same kind of exciting surround effect and lifelike ambience as today's finest cinemas. The DMP-BD55 can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound by simply connecting to the DMP-BD55.
HDMI Features x.v Color 
RGB Color Range
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xvYCC Color Range
| Standard RGB color space allows the display of a portion of the colors that are viewable to the human eye. The next generation "xvYCC" color space (Extended YCC Colorimetry for Video Applications), or "x.v. color" for shortactually offers an available range of colors that exceeds what human eyes can recognize. - Next-generation "xvYCC" color space supports 1.8 times as many colors as existing HDTV signals
- Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately
- Enables displays with more natural and vivid colors
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Deep Color  | So, where x.v. color expands the available range of colors your HDTV can display, Deep Color increases the number of colors your HDTV can display within that range, for smoother transitions from color to color.
- Lets HDTVs and other displays go from millions of colors to billions of colors
- Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between colors
- Enables increased contrast ratio
- Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and white
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Connectivity Both models are equipped with an SD Memory Card slot that makes it easy to transfer images from an HD camcorder or digital still camera that uses SD Memory Cards. Simply insert the SD card into the DMP-BD35/55 and it plays AVCHD-format video images or JPEG stills in full 1920 x 1080 resolution on your flat panel HDTV. The DMP-BD35/55 can also play slide shows, complete with background music.
The DMP-BD35/55 models are also compatible with Panasonic’s VIERA Link function so they can be operated by the VIERA HDTV remote control.
Inputs/Outputs
- HDMI
- Component Video Out (Y, PB, PR)
- Video Out
- 2ch Audio Out
- Digital Audio Out : 1 optical
- SD Memory Card Slot
- Ethernet for Network
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Specifications VIDEO PHL Reference Chroma Processor : Yes
P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) : Yes
Precise Pixel Generation : Yes
16-Level Motion Detection w/ Pixel-Based Motion Adaptive : Yes
Diagonal Processing : Yes
3:2/2:2 Pull-Down Progressive Processing : Yes
i/p Conversion for 1080p 3 Playback : Yes
Up-conversion to 1080p 4 Playback : Yes
Video D/A Converter : 148.5MHz/12bit
Progressive Scan : Yes
Digital Noise Reduction : 3D-NR/Integrated NR
1080/24p Playback : Yes
Deep Color : Yes
x.v.Color : Yes
Picture Mode : Yes (Normal/Soft/Fine/Cinema/User)
Picture Adjustment : Yes (Brightness, Color, Contrast, Sharpness, Gamma Correction) s Audio D/A Converter : 192kHz/24bit
Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus Decoder : Decode and Bitstream output
Dolby True HD Decoder : Decode and Bitstream output
DTS/DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Decoder : Decode and Bitstream output
96kHz Surround Re-Master : (for all formats)
Advanced Surround (V.S.S.) : Yes
Night Surround Mode : Yes
Dialogue Enhancer : Yes
Dynamic Range Compression : Yes
Audio S/N : 115dB
Dynamic Range : 100dB
CONVENIENT Super Hi Speed Scan : Yes
Audio/JPEG Navigation Menu : Yes
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3) : Yes INPUT/OUTPUT HDMI: Support features: Deep Color, x.v.Color, High Bit Rate Audio
Component Video Out (Y, PB, PR) : Yes
Video Out : Yes
7.1ch Audio Out : No
2ch Audio Out : Yes
Digital Audio Out : 1 optical
SD Memory Card Slot : Yes
Ethernet for Network : Yes
FORMAT BD-ROM Playback : BD-Live
BD-RE / BD-RE DL : BD-MV (BD-RE version3), BDAV (SESF), JPEG (HD)
BD-R/BD-R DL : BD-MV (BD-R version2), BDAV (SESF)
DVD Playback : DVD-Video
DVD-RAM Playback : DVD-VR, JPEG (HD), AVCHD
DVD-R/-RW/-R(DL) 1 Playback : Yes
+R/+R(DL)/+RW Playback : DVD-VR, AVCHD
CD, CD-R/-RW 2 Playback : CD-DA, MP3 (CD-R/-RW only), JPEG (HD) (CD-R/-RW only)
SD Memory Card : AVCHD, JPEG (HD)
POWER Power Source : AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption : 20W (approx) DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (H x W x D) : 1 15/16' inches by 16 15/16 inches by 9 13/16 inches
Weight : 5.7 lbs
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FeaturesBlu-ray PlayerBD LiveVIERA Link: Operate with your VIERA Remote ControlSD Card Slot
Customer reviews
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Great picture and sound for a good price!
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I've been using an OPPO DVD player that upconverts to a pretty nice picture, but with the price of the Panasonic DMP-BD35K Blu-ray player at less that $260, I decided to take the plunge and buy one. What a difference! The picture is amazing on my 106" front projection screen. The difference was so stark, that I decided to upgrade my receiver so I can hear the difference with the TrueHD sound, and I'm glad I did. The detail you can hear in the audio really makes the movie experience special. I don't know if this is the absolute best available for the money, but I know what I like.
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-11-21
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Best thing out there
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If you don't want to spend the money on a PS3 for then your best off buying this Blu-ray player. If you need analog conneciions or 7.1 surround than get the 55. the 35 suited me just fine and works great.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-11-21
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In Which I Happily Jump on the Blu-Ray Band Wagon
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By the time the format war was over, I knew I need a high def player of some kind. I started by buying a HDTV, but I wanted to wait until the final profile was available before I bought a blu-ray player. And, as long as I was waiting, I wanted the prices to drop some. As soon as I heard about this player, I was sold. I got one two weeks ago, and I am thrilled.
Before I got it, I was trying to understand what I would need for set up. Turns out I was making too much of things. All I had to do was hook up my new player via HDMI to my TV and I was good to go, although a direct connection between this and my TV and another one between this and my sound system is even better.
I have a 720p/1080i TV, but the difference was immediately evident. I've watched several movies, and they look amazing. I did some comparisons between blu-ray and DVD, and there is no comparison. Every scene I paused and compared looked so much better in blu-ray.
I also did some comparing with upconverting my DVDs. The quality of the upconverted picture really depends on the quality of the disc. Some of my older TV shows don't look that impressive. But new TV shows and old movies that have been restored look great. Not blu-ray great, but certainly better than they did.
You may have noticed that I mentioned hooking my player directly up to my TV. I know true home theater buffs are screaming in frustration. But there's a simple reason for it. My sound system is ancient. Probably 7 years old. It doesn't have an HDMI input. While initially, I ran the sound from my TV into the system, I am now using an optical digital cable to run it directly from the player into the system. The first option sounded fine, but the optical digital cable is awesome. Of course, I tweak some settings on my sound system, so I am getting far superior output from it now, too, than I was before. I may not be able to put this player through all its paces, but what I am getting is amazing.
This player is final format 2.0 compliant. That means you can hook it directly up to the internet for firmware updating and Blu-Ray Live features. I've already had one firmware update, and it was quick and painless. The SD slot is right in front of the TV, so using that for Blu-Ray live (or to show off pictures) shouldn't be a problem either.
I'd heard horror stories before I bought my machine about how long it takes to load a blu-ray movie. I haven't noticed it being that bad. True, it takes a few seconds longer then a DVD does, but it's not the slow start up and loading time I had feared. Of course, even with my DVD player, I generally set the disc in it and grab some water before I sit down to watch. This habit makes my wait time absolutely nil.
One feature I love with the remote is the fast forward. There are multiple speeds, but on the slowest, you can still hear the dialogue. People's voices and even emotion are still discernable. It's a great way to watch something a little faster if you want to move on to a favorite scene.
It's been hard waiting to get a blu-ray player, but this one was well worth the wait. I will be enjoying watching movies on it for a long time to come.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-11-21
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Really happy with this
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I had a very old DVD player and hadn't experienced "upconverting" before. Even your plain old-school DVDs will look much better on this machine and Blu-ray discs look very, very good. I'm not maxing this thing out by any means (50" 720p plasma and 2-channel audio thru a 1st-generation Bose 3-2-1) but the difference vs. my old player is dramatic. Cnet convinced me to buy this model; you might want to check out their review. And Netflix only added $1 more per month to add Blu-ray to my account, so I'm renting lots of movies I've seen before to check out what they look like now. Great stuff!
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-11-20
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Great Blu Ray Player
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I had been looking for a blu ray player for some time, however the prices were just too high. Then I saw the Panasonic BD35K in one of my audio/video magazines. They gave it a great review and the price was $299. I went to Amazon and they had it for less than $250 so I ordered it on a Monday morning and received it on Thursday with no shipping charges. My receiver does not have an HDMI input or output so I connected the player directly to my 55 inch 1080P SONY SXRD TV using the HDMI port and I connected the digital optical audio out on the player to my receiver. The on screen setup menus were very easy to follow and the user manual explained everything. I thought I would try an action movie as the first one to see how the picture looked. I went to Blockbuster and got "The Incredible Hulk" and boy was I pleasantly surprised. The movie loaded in about 30 seconds the picture was just gorgeous and the sound coming from every speaker in my 5.1 surround sound set up was fantastic. My subwoofer definitely was given a good work out. The explosions just completely enveloped me. So far I am extremely pleased with this player and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a reasonably priced Blu Ray player.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-11-17
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