Pioneer BDP-51FD Review

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January 22nd, 2009


Summary

Elevating the high definition experience in home theaters, Pioneer Electronics presents the BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc player with support of next generation high resolution audio and video formats that fulfill the emotional experience of high end entertainment. Featuring picture-in-picture interactivity and a redesigned platform that significantly improves overall performance, this player works in tandem with Pioneer’s KURO displays and A/V receivers to provide film enthusiasts the most true-to-life reproduction of HD feature films.

Specs

Product Features

  • The BDP-51FD provides up to 1920 x 1080p resolution for an unrivaled picture quality. And with True24FPS, now see your movies as the director intended
  • Single-Wire Connection: One HDMI 1.3a digital connection is all you need from the BDP-51FD to output both HD audio and video signals to your HDMI-capable A/V receiver or HD flat panel.
  • HDMI Control: ¿¿Master your home theater universe. The BDP-51FD supports HDMI Control, which allows you to seamlessly control all your HDMI Control-equipped Pioneer A/V equipment with a single remote.
  • Wolfson Audio DACs: Each DAC features a signal-to-noise ratio of 117db. Wolfson DACs provide top-notch audio performance from music and movie soundtracks.
  • BonusView Support: Independent High-Definition simultaneous video streams. Watch your Blu-ray disc movies while watching the bonus features at the same time. (Picture-in-Picture)

Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Pioneer
  • Model: BDP-51FD
  • DVD Type: Blu-Ray disc player
  • Parental Lock: Y
  • audio_output_mode: Surround Sound
  • Surround Sound Effects: Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output
  • form_factor: Tabletop
  • Built In Decoder: Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
  • dvd_media_load_type: Tray
  • Color Name: Gloss Black
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty

 


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