Panasonic DMP-BD55K
The Blu-ray players are the next-generation digital video platform. The players and their discs can record, store and play back high-definition video and digital audio, as well as computer data.
The BD55 feature san HD Audio Decoder (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Master Audio Essential), which supports the 7.1-channel surround sound newly adopted in Blu-ray Discs. Users can enjoy 7.1-channel surround even with systems that do not support HD Audio -- as long as the DMP-BD55 is connected to a 7.1-channel receiver equipped with an HDMI terminal. The DMP-BD55 can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound by simply connecting to the DMP-BD55.
Thanks to a 192kHz 24bit audio digital-analog converter and high quality
insulators, electrolytic capacitors, copper-foil film capacitors and
ultra-low-impedance electrolytic capacitors, the DMP-BD55 delivers the same kind
of exciting surround effect and lifelike ambience as today's finest cinemas. The
DMP-BD55K can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even
receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel
surround sound by simply connecting to the DMP-BD55K.
VIDEO
PHL Reference Chroma Processor Yes
P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) Yes
Precise Pixel Generation: Yes
16-Level Motion Detection w/ Pixel-Based Motion Adaptive Yes
Diagonal Processing Yes
3:2/2:2 Pull-Down Progressive Processing Yes
i/p Conversion for 1080p 4 Playback Yes
Up-conversion to 1080p 5 Playback Yes
Video D/A Converter 148.5MHz/12bit
Progressive Scan Yes
Digital Noise Reduction 3D-NR/Integrated NR
1080/24p Playback Yes
Deep Color Yes
x.v.Color Yes
Picture Mode Yes (Normal/Soft/Fine/Cinema/User)
Picture Adjustment Yes (Brightness, Color, Contrast, Sharpness,
Gamma Correction)
AUDIO
Audio D/A Converter 192kHz/24bit
Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus Decoder Decode and Bitstream
output
Dolby True HD Decoder Decode and Bitstream output
DTS/DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Decoder Decode and Bitstream
output
96kHz Surround Re-Master (for all formats)
Advanced Surround (V.S.S.) Yes
Night Surround Mode Yes
Dialogue Enhancer Yes
Dynamic Range Compression Yes
Audio S/N 115dB
Dynamic Range 100dB
CONVENIENCE
Super Hi Speed Scan Yes
Audio/JPEG Navigation Menu Yes
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3) Yes
INPUT/OUTPUT
HDMI: Support features: Deep Color, x.v.Color, High Bit Rate
Audio
Component Video Out (Y, PB, PR) Yes
Video Out Yes
7.1ch Audio Out analog
2ch Audio Out No
Digital Audio Out 1 optical, 1 coaxial
SD Memory Card Slot Yes
Ethernet for Network Yes
FORMAT
BD-ROM Playback BD-Live
BD-RE / BD-RE DL BD-MV (BD-RE version3), BDAV (SESF), JPEG (HD)
BD-R/BD-R DL BD-MV (BD-R version2), BDAV (SESF)
DVD Playback DVD-Video
DVD-RAM Playback DVD-VR, JPEG (HD), AVCHD
DVD-R/-RW/-R(DL) 1 Playback DVD Video, DVD-VR, AVCHD, DivX® (DVD-R/-R
DL only)
+R/+R(DL)/+RW Playback DVD-VR, AVCHD
CD, CD-R/-RW 2 Playback CD-DA, DivX (CD-R/-RW only), MP3 3
(CD-R/-RW only), JPEG (HD) (CD-R/-RW only)
SD Memory Card AVCHD, JPEG (HD)
POWER
Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption21W (approx)
DIMENSIONS
(H x W x D) 23/16 inches x 1615/16 inches x 913/16 inches
Weight 5.7 lbs
DMP-BD55K Reviews
"Pros: Excellent Picture Quality for both Blu-ray's and Standard DVD's.
Sound using analog output sounds amazing. It's 2.0 right out of the box. Can
play pretty much anything. Has lot os extras in menu to work with. Slick and
pretty dang cool to look at.
Cons: Not really a con but it uses SD cards rather than USB. But I guess that's
actually a good thing so you can view photos and such.
Summary: I have tried three different players. I have a Samsung TV and thought
that it would be a good thing to have a Samsung Blu-ray to go along with it. I
had immediate problems with it. I then tried the Sony 350 which I had problems
and some personal dislikes so I returned that one. After realizing I just needed
to spend the money I went and picked up the Panny BD55. It is worth every penny.
It surpases the picture quality and the sound quality of boththe Samsung 1500
and the Sony 350. The analogs out are great for anyone with an older receiver.
The sound is fantastic. I picked up the incredible Hulk on Blu-ray and it was
shaking the room. The menu is great and has tons of settings for those of us who
like to tweak things. It is a beautiful looking player which you can easily find
yourself staring at it. One thing that was very surprising is that the Vierra
link works with My Samsung LN46A650 AnyNet function so the Blu-ray player and my
tv will interact with one another. I turn the player on and the tv will turn on
and change to the Blu-ray source. I turn the TV off and the player will turn
off. It's pretty nifty. All in all it's a great player and probably the best
that's out there right now. If you have the money go for it, it's worth it. If
you don't need the analog out go for it's little brother the BD35."
"Pros: Excellent Picture Quality for both Blu-ray's and Standard DVD's.
Sound using analog output sounds amazing. It's 2.0 right out of the box. Can
play pretty much anything. Has lot os extras in menu to work with. Slick and
pretty dang cool to look at.
Cons: Not really a con but it uses SD cards rather than USB. But I guess that's
actually a good thing so you can view photos and such.
Summary: I have tried three different players. I have a Samsung TV and thought
that it would be a good thing to have a Samsung Blu-ray to go along with it. I
had immediate problems with it. I then tried the Sony 350 which I had problems
and some personal dislikes so I returned that one. After realizing I just needed
to spend the money I went and picked up the Panny BD55. It is worth every penny.
It surpases the picture quality and the sound quality of boththe Samsung 1500
and the Sony 350. The analogs out are great for anyone with an older receiver.
The sound is fantastic. I picked up the incredible Hulk on Blu-ray and it was
shaking the room. The menu is great and has tons of settings for those of us who
like to tweak things. It is a beautiful looking player which you can easily find
yourself staring at it. One thing that was very surprising is that the Vierra
link works with My Samsung LN46A650 AnyNet function so the Blu-ray player and my
tv will interact with one another. I turn the player on and the tv will turn on
and change to the Blu-ray source. I turn the TV off and the player will turn
off. It's pretty nifty. All in all it's a great player and probably the best
that's out there right now. If you have the money go for it, it's worth it. If
you don't need the analog out go for it's little brother the BD35."
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