Panasonic DMP-BD30K Review
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February 26th, 2008
Summary
The DMP-BD30 is the next generation High Definition 1080p Blu-ray Disc player. It is the first Blu-ray player to be introduced with Final Standard Profile, which adds a variety of new and enhanced features to the Blu-ray arena and one that separates the Panasonic Blu-ray player from the rest of the field. Also unique to the DMP-BD30 is the inclusion of an SD Memory Card slot for playback of High Definition content recorded in the AVCHD format. The SD slot also allows for viewing of digital still images recorded to an SD Memory Card.
Final Standard Profile is an advanced function added to the Blu-ray standard, which opens the door to new functions such as Picture-in-Picture (which displays a second image in a sub window) and Audio Mixing (allows the consumer to switch the sound between the main and sub windows).
The inclusion of a multi-function SD Card slot is another new addition to the Panasonic Blu-ray player. Coupled with the AVCHD codec, the DMP-BD30 allows for images recorded on a high capacity HD SD card to be outputted directly from the player's HDMI terminal in their original 1080p form. To further benefit the user, the DMP-BD30 provides an AVCHD Direct Navigator function that makes it easy to search for particular scenes. The player can also play back JPEG still images on an SD card, such as those recorded with a Panasonic Lumix digital camera. The DMP-BD30 converts the images to 1920x1080 resolution, ideal for viewing on a1080p HD Plasma and output them through the HDMI terminal.
Like its predecessor, the DMP-DB30 features the EZ-Sync HDAVI Control that allows the consumer to operate their Panasonic home theater system with one remote. With one touch of the EZ-Sync button, all the components turn on, the correct TV input is chosen, the TV's built-in speakers are muted and the home theater starts playback.
Specs
DVD Type Blu-Ray disc player
Media Supported DVD+R DL, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, CD
Dolby Digital Decoder Yes
Portable No
Form Factor Tabletop
Remote Control Universal remote control
Additional Features Dialogue enhancer, Progressive scanning, Digital photo playback from flash memory card, JPEG photo playback, 3:2 pulldown compensation
Video Features Progressive Scan Yes
Video DAC 12 Bit
Audio Features Built-In Audio Decoders Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital
Audio Output Surround Sound
MP3 Support Yes
Audio DAC 24 Bit
Connectors 5.1 Channel Audio 1 x 5.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 6 ) - rear
Component Video Outputs 1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear
Composite Video Outputs 1 x composite video output ( RCA phono ) - rear
Digital Coaxial Output 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - rear
S-Video Output 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear
Connectors Other 2 x audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear
General Product Info Weight 7.3 lbs