Panasonic DMP-BD80
Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: DMP-BD80
- CNET Editor rating: Not yet rated
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews
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- Specifications
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- Description:
- PHL reference chroma processor plus is a high quality image-processing technology developed by Panasonic to precisely process each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the vertical direction. It reproduces color data with twice the accuracy of conventional systems to keep colors faithful and sharp. Through the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, Panasonic has collaborated with Hollywood filmmakers for more than ... Read more
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CNET editors' blog post
By Matthew Moskovciak, 08/04/09
Panasonic announced this morning that Amazon Video On Demand streaming has been added to the company's Blu-ray players, including the DMP-BD60K, DMP-BD80K, DMP-B15, DMP-BD70V, and home theater systems with integrated Blu-ray, such as the SC-BT200 and SC-BT300. Amazon streaming is integrated into Panasonic's online media portal, VieraCast, that already includes content from YouTube, Picasa, weather, and Bloomberg stock quotes.
We have the SC-BT200 on hand, and we took the Amazon streaming service for quick spin. The experience is essentially identical to what we experienced when reviewing the TC-PV10 series of Panasonic plasmas. The pay-per-view movie and TV service includes access to so-called high-def content, and can supplement or supplant cable or satellite PPV offerings with its significantly larger catalog. We appreciated that, unlike some implementations of Amazon VOD, VieraCast allows you to preview content before purchase--either showing a trailer or the first few minutes of the movie. Video quality was acceptable for a streaming service, but eagle-eyed videophiles will easily spot its deficiencies compared with, say, a Blu-ray of the same film.
One advantage to using VieraCast on a Blu-ray player or HTIB is that you still retain access to your TV's aspect ratio controls; on Panasonic TVs, using VieraCast disables many of these functions. This is especially useful on some of Amazon's content that is windowboxed (black bars on all sides).
While VieraCast's selection of online content is certainly better than Blu-ray players that lack any streaming content, we still prefer the combination of Netflix and Pandora that is available on Samsung Blu-ray players and LG home theater systems. On the other hand, the VieraCast platform is completely server-based, so we wouldn't be surprised to see Panasonic add more services in the future.
User reviews
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Pretty Good for blurays and DVDs (only!)
by kirby67 on August 31, 2009
Pros: Crisp beautiful image. Fabulous sound.
Cons: Can't play correct screen aspect on AVIs as it stretches the image (yes, I've tried all the aspects offered on both the TV and bluray). Can't play DVD-RW which means I still need to connect 2 players to my TV. Also, CDs only come out on 2 speakers.
Summary: Beautiful Bluray player though DOES NOT come close to solving my original problem of only wanting to have one machine connected to the TV and receiver.
Bottom line is that ...Summary: Beautiful Bluray player though DOES NOT come close to solving my original problem of only wanting to have one machine connected to the TV and receiver.
I forgot to mention that when I first got the player, I had "freezing image" issues (nice, huh?). I then installed the latest firmware. I haven't had a freezing issue since (crossing fingers).
Bottom line is that the ideal bluray player still hasn't been produced. I want one that plays AVIs correctly, will allow you to play DVD-RWs (so I don;t have to waste new discs every time I want to watch this week's Smallville), and will play CDs on all speakers instead of just two.
Also, when you play TV shows (DVD season types) on this bluray player, you are stuck with gray lines on the sides instead of black. What the heck is up with that? It's so distracting. I didn't have any of these issues with my $50 upgrade DVD player. Not happy about this.
Do Panasonic Engineers even watch TV?? Do they have absolutely no idea what people want?
Updated on Aug 31, 2009
It's a nice player. However, I hate feeling like I already have to be on the lookout for a replacement for a one month old player. It's a turn off.
Panasonic customer service were no help at all.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent Blu-Ray Player
by kfilly on May 31, 2009
Pros: Picture and sound quality are amazing! Remote is easy to use. Set up menu is easy to follow. Analog outputs for 7.1 surround sound.
Cons: Slower load times than the competition. Not as much fine control over the 7.1 audio settings as I would like (ie speaker cross over settings, etc.)
Summary: I have owned this blu-ray player for just over a month. I use my BD player with a Samsung LN-52A630 LCD TV and a Harman Kardon AVR 445 stereo receiver. ...
Summary: I have owned this blu-ray player for just over a month. I use my BD player with a Samsung LN-52A630 LCD TV and a Harman Kardon AVR 445 stereo receiver. I opted for the higher end BD 80 (over the BD 60) because it has the 7.1 analog outputs for surround sound since my receiver is not able to decode the newest HD sound modes.
The picture quality is incredible. My home movie experience is even better than going to a movie theater. The picture quality is far superior to that of my Dish Network HD programming (I am even talking about the likes of ESPN broadcasts which are entirely filmed and broadcast in HD). The player does an amazing job producing a picture on the screen. I have watched several blu-ray titles, and they all look impressive. Several reviews of blu-ray players used the movie "Master and Commander", and I watched that movie on my home theater system as well. The picture was very life like. The detail was stunning, and; with the surround sound up and running, I felt like I was in the heat of battle.
I opted to pay a slightly higher price for a blu-ray player that could decode those audio formats for my stereo. My receiver is only a few years old, but it is unable to decode the Dolby HD or DTS HD surround sound formats. The BD 80 has a simple menu to configure stereo speaker settings. My only complaint is that I wish I was afforded a little more control of my speaker adjustments, but it still sounds pretty darn good after getting things configured. Even though I cannot control fine speaker settings (like cross over control), the BD 80 still does a pretty darn good job at making movies sound good.
I highly recommend this player to take movies to the next level.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part number: DMP-BD80
- Description: PHL reference chroma processor plus is a high quality image-processing technology developed by Panasonic to precisely process each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the vertical direction. It reproduces color data with twice the accuracy of conventional systems to keep colors faithful and sharp. Through the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, Panasonic has collaborated with Hollywood filmmakers for more than 15 years to accumulate the know-how and expertise that are needed to achieve faithful color reproduction between original movie footage and Blu-ray media. The image playback technologies that have been gained from this know-how and expertise are fully reflected in all Panasonic Blu-ray Disc products. This allows Panasonic to bring outstanding images that approach original cinema quality right into your living room.
General
- Product Type Blu-Ray disc player
- Form Factor Tabletop
- Width 16.9 in
- Depth 9.8 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 5.7 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
DVD
- Media Type CD, DVD, BD-R, CD-R, BD-RE, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, BD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL
- Media Format PAL, NTSC
- BD Profiles Profile 2.0 (BD-Live), Profile 1.1 (Bonus View)
- Video D/A Converter 12bit / 148.5MHz
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Built-in Audio Decoders DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus
- Media Load Type Tray
- HDMI Version 1.3a
- Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
- Supported Digital Video Standards DivX, AVCHD
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Network Connection Ethernet
- Internet Streaming Services YouTube
DVD Features
- Additional Features Dialogue enhancer, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning, x.v.Colour technology, 3:2 pull down compensation
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Dynamic Range 100 dB
- Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output, DTS-HD digital output, Dolby True HD digital output
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 115 dB
Remote Control
- Type Universal remote control
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A )
Slot(s)
- Type 1 x SDHC Memory Card
Power
- Power Device Power supply
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 24 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.5 Watt
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
- Address:
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 - Phone: 800/662-3537
