Is the included blu-ray player also act as the digital receiver? Do I have to use the included Blu-ray player or can I hook up my own?
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Yes, the unit is an all-in-one. That means that it is a combination Blu-ray player, digital receiver, FM tuner, etc. You may use another player if like, just route through one of the HDMI ports (there are two on the unit). Important to note that there is no direct cable input. I have a cable box that I run through one of the HDMI ports. Though I have to maintain a separate remote for the cable box, I can control everything else with the Samsung remote. I have had this system for about 3 months now and absolutely love it. Hope this helps!
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Unfortunately Panasonic does not make this very clear on the BluRay box. The player, depending on model is "wireless ready" but requires the LAN adapter to connect to your wi-fi as it does not have the required circuitry internally to receive and process the wi-fi signal. My Blu Ray was network ready - if I used an ethernet cable, but required the adapter for wifi. I guess it is way to sell an accessory. This is a throwback to early laptops that required a wifi usb adapter to connect.
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to try and offer some advice: i just upgraded from the BDP83 to the BDP93, i have only watched 1 Blu on the new one (BDP93) but was amazed at the pic quality i had the BDP83 for almost a year before upgrading and the only issue i had was watching LOTR extended versions on DVD and would see a 'hiccup" every so often - i believe this was where they added the extended footage in - otherwise i NEVER had a single issue with my player with an Oppo or PS3 OR whatever bluray player you have or decide to buy i always make sure the firmware is updated to resolve any 'issues" you may have best of luck to you
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I hooked it up to the TV. Works OK but no sound in the rear speakers (surround) for regular TV or the online stuff. I wonder if the online stuff would be better (surround, etc.) if plugged into the Blu Ray player. The other annoying thing is I have to use three remotes and have to keep switch the blu Ray to "D in 1" to get any sound from TV/internet.
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Does that also include the whole 1080p thing as well? Some blu ray players HDMI outs only display 1080i, if we have the 1080p tv will it automatically convert it and display it in full 1080p??
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A blu ray 3D player hooks up the same way you would hook up a regular dvd player. There are places in the back of the tv for the hook ups.
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No because is a bluray player. You can use it out of the box. Any driver you need it'll install automatically as long as you are on line. Hope this helps you.
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Yes, you can connect your blu-ray player directly to the sound bar's receiver/subwoofer. But you will need an additional HDMI cable to go from the receiver to the TV. They supply the cable that goes from the sound bar's receiver to the actual speaker array (sound bar) so no expense required there.
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Since the only signal you need to send to the unit is audio, the only input connections you care about are 2 analog (RCA to 3.5mm or 3.5mm to RCA) and 2 digital (Digital Optical or Digital Coaxial). Digital gives you a better quality sound, but I would send the digital audio directly from the source (Receiver or Blu-Ray player) and not the TV. For best results, I use a fiber optic (Toslink) cable from Blu-ray player to Sound bar.
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This will decode digital audio from optical or coax, and output to 6 analog channels. If your blu ray player has optical audio output and and analog amplifier, this will work.
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Blu-Ray to HDMI and the sound bar using the Digital Audio out. That's how I have mine. Works fine but not too impressed with the sound quality of the speakers. Ok if used with TV speakers.
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Does your blu ray player have the setting for the Audio Out set as Optical Cable. I know my PS3 Has the Video out as HDMI, and Audio Out as Optical. So Basically Same set up as you, but no HDMI from Home Theater to TV as I use my PS3 to play DVD's.
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It does play Blu-ray Disc (BD). I always discard bundled software because they are all bloat/ads-ware offering what I don't want & need. Download no-charge VLC Media Player, and it plays BD movies great!Windows Media Player also plays BD movies, but I much more prefer VLC Media Player.
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Yes it does play Blu-ray movies with the included software. I installed it and played Blu-Ray movies. This of course if your computer is powerful enough. It did not work on older Pentium 4 XP desktop machines I have, but you can download a free pgm that will check that for you.
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So I tried standard no luck, the light issue is still there making the entire background a washed out black. I tried putting my receiver on pure direct mode hoping this was a noise issue...no luck there either. I tried hooking the blu-ray player directly to the tv no luck agian still have the light issue. I also did the software upgrade on the tv. I'm now wondering if this a problem with the signal from my blu-ray player. Any help would be appreciated! Here is my setup: Samsung UN55B8500, Denon 3800DCI Blu-ray player, Denon AVR 5308CI all Hdmi cables are monster brand.
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No, it is just the sound receiver. Blu-ray player is separate. The box you see that looks like a blu-ray player is the "brains" of the system and what has the various video inputs and outputs.
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Mark, I am considering buying a Sony KDL-40EX700 TV and a BDV-E770W or BDV-570 Blu-ray Disc Player Home Entertainment sytem. I went to the Sony web site and contacted David P. on their chat link and asked the HDMI hook up question.His reply is as follows: "I'd be happy to assist you with that. There is one HDMI connection on those systems that connects to your Television. Once you have connected that, you would then plug any other devices that you have (Cable Box, Game Systems etc) to your TV via HDMI and it will send the sound to the surround sound system." Sounds like it should work but have yet to try it. Good luck. Mark, I am considering buying a Sony KDL-40EX700 TV and a BDV-E770W or BDV-570 Blu-ray Disc Player Home Entertainment sytem. I went to the Sony web site and contacted David P. on their chat link and asked the HDMI hook up question.His reply is as follows: "I'd be happy to assist you with that. There is one HDMI connection on those systems that connects to your Television. Once you have connected that, you would then plug any other devices that you have (Cable Box, Game Systems etc) to your TV via HDMI and it will send the sound to the surround sound system." Sounds... » Read More Mark, I am considering buying a Sony KDL-40EX700 TV and a BDV-E770W or BDV-570 Blu-ray Disc Player Home Entertainment sytem. I went to the Sony web site and contacted David P. on their chat link and asked the HDMI hook up question.His reply is as follows: "I'd be happy to assist you with that. There is one HDMI connection on those systems that connects to your Television. Once you have connected that, you would then plug any other devices that you have (Cable Box, Game Systems etc) to your TV via HDMI and it will send the sound to the surround sound system." Sounds like it should work but have yet to try it. Good luck. « Show Less