Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD Review

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June 9th, 2009


Summary

The Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD Blu-ray disc player features Advanced picture Control Suite which allows users to customize their video signal with up to 48-bit deep color perfection. The BDP-23FD offers unrivaled full 1080p output with True 24fps along with 1080p DVD up scaling which makes your standard DVDs also look great. BD-Live is supported along with USB expandable memory with HDD support. The BDP-23FD also offers 7.1 channel surround outputs powered by 4 Burr-Brown audio DACs. The Precision Quartz Locking System (PQLS) ensures jitter-free 2-channel and multi-channel playback.


 We haven’t had a chance to fully test this product yet, but we’ve assembled this helpful overview of relevant information on it.

Manufacturer Info


Official Site

MSRP: $599.00

Available Colors: Black

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Specs

  • Spectacular 1080p Picture Quality: The BDP-23FD provides up to 1920 x 1080p resolution for unrivaled picture quality. And with True 24fps, now see your movies as the director intended.
  • Deep Color: The BDP-23FD supports 48-bit* Deep Color, offering high definition images with superb color detail.
  • x.v.Color: An advanced feature which greatly broadens the color space input to include 1.8 times as many natural colors than standard RGB signals.
  • HDMI Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) Jitterless Transmission (LPCM Multi/2-ch): By HDMI connection with a compatible Pioneer A/V receiver, for the first time in the world, A/V sources such as Blu-ray Discs and DVDs, as well as CD music are precisely reproduced with minimum jitter.
  • KURO LINK: By connecting the BDP-23FD to a Pioneer KURO flat panel TV or monitor and a compatible Pioneer A/V receiver, KURO LINK lets you operate the entire system’s basic functions such as power on/off and playback through KURO’s remote control. The new KURO LINK Video Adjustment System automatically switches to optimal video settings adjusted by unique parameters developed by Pioneer KURO and Blu-ray Disc player engineers.
  • Exclusive Jitter Reduction Circuit: Utilizing a Pioneer developed IC, this circuit digitally reshapes the waveform of the audio clock to greatly reduce jitter for all content.
  • Picture Control Suite: 13 different video adjustments (Progressive Motion, PureCinema, YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, White Level, Black Level, Black Setup, Gamma Correction, Hue, and Chroma Level)
  • Triple High-Definition NR:
    Component Frame NR lowers Gaussian noise without blurring the picture.
    Block NR minimizes block noise (mosaic-like artifacts).
    Mosquito NR reduces the fluttery noise around the edges of objects.
  • BD-Live Compliant (Profile 2.0): Enjoy special disc contents in Picture-in-Picture form, and also download additional content from the internet to the built-in 1GB memory, such as the director’s interview and languages not contained on the disc.
  • USB Input for BD-LIVE Contents Storage
  • 7.1 Channel Analog Audio Outputs: For compatibility with non HDMI equipped receivers and preamps.
  • Internal Audio Decoders: The BDP-23FD features internal decoding of all advanced audio formats including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master Audio.
  • RS-232C: For installation applications.
  • Easy Operation and Setup: New Advanced HD GUIs for easy navigation.
  • Latest Generation PureCinema Progressive Scan
  • Multi-Format Compatibility: You can play high definition DVD discs recorded by digital video cameras in AVCHD format. You can also play BD-R/RE, DVD-R/RW, etc. recorded using Blu-ray Disc recorders or DVD recorders as well as CD/CD-R.
  • Aluminum Lower Front Panel
  • Illuminated Operation Indicators and Ice-Blue Illumination

 

TERMINALS

  • HDMI Output
  • Component Video Output
  • Composite Video Output
  • 7.1-Channel Audio Output
  • Optical Digital Output
  • SR Input
  • Ethernet
  • USB Input
  • RS-232C

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Power Requirements: 120 V 60 Hz
  • Product Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. (3.7 kg)

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

  • W x H x D: 16-9/16 x 3-1/4 x 11 inches (420 x 83 x 287 mm)


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