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Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: DMPBD85K
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- Bottom Line:
- Panasonic's DMP-BD85K has great image quality and its 7.1 analog outputs are a nice plus, but it's slow and less featured than competing models.
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CNET editors' review
Panasonic DMP-BD85K price range: $298.75
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak
- Edited by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 04/20/2010
- Released on: 03/15/2010
The good: Excellent Blu-ray image quality; Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, and YouTube streaming; Wi-Fi capable with included USB dongle; 7.1 analog outputs; plays music, videos, and pictures off a connected USB drive or SD card.
The bad: Competing models don't need a dongle for Wi-Fi; sluggish, despite superfast "quick start" mode; selection of streaming sources is on the small side; user interface is outdated and Wi-Fi difficult to setup; not DLNA compliant; no 3D Blu-ray support; no onboard storage.
The bottom line: Panasonic's DMP-BD85K has great image quality and its 7.1 analog outputs are a nice plus, but it's slow and less featured than competing models.
User reviews
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Cnet review left me laughing!
by mailiang on June 27, 2010
Pros: Analog loss less audio option. Picture controls. Picture and sound quality. Vera link. On line support. Ease of use. Compact remote.
Cons: Only one zoom. Confusing wifi set up,(but easy pin setting). Aspect ratio control requires a menu. Control panel.
Summary: I had 2 Samsung BDC6500's and they had more bugs in them then a flea circus! I swapped them out for the Panny and it works just great. I ...
Summary: I had 2 Samsung BDC6500's and they had more bugs in them then a flea circus! I swapped them out for the Panny and it works just great. I didn't notice much difference in load times and the Panasonic's features like dialogue enhancement and picture clarity control are of better use to me, especially on older DVD's. The built in wifi which didn't connect as well as the out board dongle, and the BD live storage offered on my Samsung, were of no use to me. Most BD live content is a bunch of advertising and promotional marketing anyway. The reason why Panasonic is behind with some of these non essential features is because they are not in any rush to release firmware and features that may not work anyway. It's called quality control. After all, who needs the headache.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It just plain works!
by waviedavie on January 11, 2011
Pros: Outstanding picture quality. 7.1 Analog outs. Fine-tuning of 7.1 analog outs; setting audio delay times, for example.
Cons: Somewhat slow load times. When I stop a disk from playing and then push play, I get returned to the beginning of the disk, not where I left off.
Summary: I bought this player after my frustration with two different Samsung players (BD5500,BD6500) boiled over due to technical problems. The picture quality and audio output of this unit are ...
Summary: I bought this player after my frustration with two different Samsung players (BD5500,BD6500) boiled over due to technical problems. The picture quality and audio output of this unit are outstanding. Comparing it to the two Samsung units I mentioned above, the Panasonic is a much more refined unit with excellent build quality. It is highly reliable and just plain works and works well. Yes, it might be lacking a few of the more advanced features of other players, and the chassis doesn't contain the aerodynamic contours that other manufacturer's players posses, but honestly I couldn't care less. What I want is a Blu-Ray player that plays Blu-Ray and DVD disks and streams Netflix movies. I'm not interested in DNLA compliancy or 3D right now. If that describes you, and you can't afford the OPPO BD-83, then the DMP-BD85K is the player you want.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fantastic product for the price!
by doynerdc on December 22, 2010
Pros: Based on other reviews, I got the DMP-BD85K and couldn't be happier. The sound is fantastic and the picture is crisp HD. Unlike what cnet and others have said, mine HAS Pandora and a few other applications.
Cons: Entering in user names and passwords hearkens back to the days when text messages had to be written on a numbers-only keypad. Yes, that is the worst thing I can say about this machine.
Summary: Bang for buck is perfect for a first-time Blu-ray owner.
Summary: Bang for buck is perfect for a first-time Blu-ray owner.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Player!
by lbailey5us on July 9, 2010
Pros: Has an even better picture than my last Panasonic player.
Cons: None as far as I am concerned. I didn't buy this to stream stuff at lower resolutions!
Summary: With the newer chip, and the inclusion of 4:4:4 processing, this unit has excellent picture quality. Having used both the DMP-BD10 and the DMP-BD55, this was a step ...
Summary: With the newer chip, and the inclusion of 4:4:4 processing, this unit has excellent picture quality. Having used both the DMP-BD10 and the DMP-BD55, this was a step up. Still easy to operate. Although, comparing it to a player twice the price (OPPO BDP-83), is a little of the apples and oranges thing.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A great upgrade from the DMP-BD55 where it counts...
by jpsomner on June 3, 2010
Pros: Excellent Video and Audio quality (likely none better)
Excellent DVD upconversion
Excellent DACs for up to 7.1 analog out
Audio reformatting (if enabled) of DD, DD+, TrueHD 5.1 to 7.1
DTS (all formats) speaker remapping from 5.1 and 6.1 to 7.1Cons: User interface needs major overhaul
Remote is lacking sophistication
Bluray start-up time is only somewhat improvedSummary: This player has it in spades where it counts. I dont use the BD-Live features nor the streaming services and cant really comment on that. I was used to the ...
Summary: This player has it in spades where it counts. I dont use the BD-Live features nor the streaming services and cant really comment on that. I was used to the interface on the DMP-BD55 and this one is, at least, no worse.....but certainly not improved which is ridiculous. Audio reformatting is essential if you like all your speakers firing on a 7.1 system.
Had I not a rack plate already cut for the 55 which the 85 fit perfectly and had the Crestron, LAN, etc not recognized the 85 I might have considered something else......but it would be a very tough sell given how great the Panny performs otherwise.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Does everything daddy likes!
by Capt Ajax on August 1, 2010
Pros: Great picture, Netfilx, and the Viera jives with my new Panasonic TV.
Cons: No built in WiFi. When navigating Netflix the system is really slow compared to using my XBOX 360. Somewhat overpriced because of the reasons listed above.
Summary: I got a Panasonic mainly because I have a New Panasonic TV and wanted to use the Viera system to access Netfilx. I read reviews about the picture quality being ...
Summary: I got a Panasonic mainly because I have a New Panasonic TV and wanted to use the Viera system to access Netfilx. I read reviews about the picture quality being the best and I can say I am really satisfied. I just replaced a 10 year old DVD player (also a Panasonic) so I am not complaining about the looks of this unit. Some people say that it is bulky and ugly but I don't agree with this at all. I actually like the look of this player and thought it was actually sleek and cool. If I had not had a Panasonic TV, I would consider another player with the same options in this price range.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrific Player
by hrubin1000 on May 2, 2010
Pros: Great picture, great sound, easy wireless setup.
Cons: Missing DLNA & Pandora.
Summary: You will not regret this purchase.
Summary: You will not regret this purchase.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Love this blue-ray player
by aban60 on March 21, 2010
Pros: Sharp, crisp picture. Netflix streaming is great . watched the blu-ray disc "UP" and the detail was excellent. Great player with the addition of Netflix , Easy account set-up
load times were good. You get a "free WiFi I use a hardwired connection.Cons: DVD up-scaling. Was not so hot .I have a 26 inch monitor/TV Samsung T260 HD, my computer is handy. DVD plays better in the computer drive ( I was using The Hangover for the test ) BTW I am using HDMI cables and have updated the firmware.
Summary: All in all the player is great for the medium price range and now that Panasonic has the Netflix /Vera-cast deal done
Great internet content !! As I said before, the ...Summary: All in all the player is great for the medium price range and now that Panasonic has the Netflix /Vera-cast deal done
Great internet content !! As I said before, the picture is well detailed and crisp. DVD up-scaling, not so hot ,maybe this will be fixed in a firmware update. You get a "free WiFi dongle ...I think the Sony dongle is like 80 bucks
After reading reviews for 2 weeks This is the one I settled on. I love the C-NET user reviews as they tell it like it is and are based on real world experiences with the products .... I got Best Buy's 2 year plan, Just to be on the safe side.
I'm gonna watch 2012 tonight .....
aban 601 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Vast improvement over my Samsung BD P1400.
by Phedre on May 19, 2010
Pros: Ease of use. Analog Audio output.
Cons: Wireless setup.
Summary: I didn?t want to purchase a new receiver, and this blu ray player fit my needs.
Summary: I didn?t want to purchase a new receiver, and this blu ray player fit my needs.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Video quality when playing Blu-ray on standard dvd
by gill7 on August 17, 2011
Pros: Video and audio is better than players costing twice as much, also at the same price range.
Cons: netflex does not stream digital audio with their HD Movies
Summary: Great Blu-ray Player you will be please.
Best Video quality when playing Blu-ray disc and standard dvd disc
Video and Audio is the best
Updated on Aug 17, 2011Summary: Great Blu-ray Player you will be please.
Best Video quality when playing Blu-ray disc and standard dvd disc
Video and Audio is the best
Updated on Aug 17, 2011
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part number: DMPBD85K
- Description: Experience original movie quality with the DMP-BD85 Blu-ray Disc player. In addition, the DMP-BD85 offers 7.1-channel audio decode analog output, Wi-Fi ready connection, ultra fast booting and access to various online content with VIERA cast.
General
- Component type Blu-ray player
- Form factor Tabletop
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 16.9 in x 9.8 in x 2.2 in
- Weight 5.7 lbs
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Connectivity Ethernet ,
Wi-Fi - Internet Streaming Services Picasa ,
YouTube Blu-ray
- Media Type DVD-RAM,
DVD-R DL,
BD-ROM,
BD-R,
BD-RE,
CD-R,
DVD,
CD,
DVD-R,
CD-RW,
DVD-RW - Media format NTSC
- Video D/A Converter 12bit / 148.5MHz
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Built-in Audio Decoders DTS decoder,
Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD decoder,
Dolby Digital Plus - Media Load Type Tray
- Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
- Supported Digital Video Standards AVCHD,
DivX,
DivX HD,
MPEG-2 - Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
Blu-ray Features
- Additional features Progressive scanning ,
2:2 pull down compensation ,
Deep Color ,
x.v.Colour technology ,
Digital photo playback from flash memory card,
Digital audio playback from flash memory card,
JPEG photo playback ,
3:2 pull down compensation ,
Digital audio playback from USB devices ,
Digital photo playback from USB devices ,
VIERA Link ,
Digital video playback from flash memory card,
Video playback from USB devices ,
Video playback from flash memory card,
VIERA Cast
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Dynamic Range 100 dB
- Digital Audio Format DTS-HD digital output,
Dolby True HD digital output,
DTS digital output,
Dolby Digital Plus output - Signal-To-Noise Ratio 115 dB
- Additional Features Wi-Fi compatible,
Digital noise reduction 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 Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear,
1 x Hi-Speed USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear,
1 x Hi-Speed USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Front - Card type/Qty 1 x SDHC Memory Card
Remote Control
- Type Remote control - Infrared
Power
- Power Device Power supply
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 26 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.1 Watt
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Panasonic
- Address:
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 - Phone: 800/662-3537
