With the DMP-BD45 from Panasonic, the Full HD 1080p video for which Blu-ray Disc is know is only the beginning. On the audio side of things, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio, and advanced Panasonic technologies serve up studio-quality multi-channel surround sound to your home audio system. Further, while HDMI output offers optimal single-cable, HD system connectivity, support for formats ranging from AVCHD to MP3 to JPEG allows for optimal versatility.
Blu . . . the Panasonic way
Okay, so Blu-ray discs look just like DVDs . . . so how much different can they be, really? Let's just say a trampoline and a mackerel have more in common. While DVD technology uses a wide red laser to encode and read data onto a disc, Blu-ray Disc technology uses a much finer, blue-violet laser. And because the Blu-ray laser is so much narrower than the DVD laser, it is able to encode significantly more information into the same space as a DVD. How much more information? Try five times more! As a result, Blu-ray discs can store both Full HD 1080p and 7.1 channels of lossless, studio-quality surround sound on the same disc. And, on top of that, there's still room for plenty of bonus features like deleted scenes and director commentary. (DVDs, on the other hand, scarcely have room enough for standard-definition video and 5.1 channels of compressed audio.) And not simply content to bring you Full HD video and studio-quality audio, the folks at Panasonic have outfitted the DMP-BD45 with an impressive repertoire of video-reproduction technologies. First, a PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus serves up color data with twice the accuracy of conventional systems for sharp, vibrant color. Second, Adaptive High Precision 4:4:4 processing reproduces color signals in the horizontal direction with greater resolution, ensuring high-fidelity color purity. Third, P4HD processing delivers precision pixel processing for optimized HD viewing. The best that Blu-ray can be: the DMP-BD45 from Panasonic.
Exceptional HD audio
When discussing the Blu-ray Disc format, it's easy to be distracted by the splendor of Full HD 1080p video. But that's only half of the true Blu-ray experience. Naturally, the other half is audio . . . and here Blu-ray continues to shine. Unlike DVDs which only offer 5.1 channels of compressed surround sound (i.e. audio that has had high and low frequencies removed to make the data more compact), Blu-ray Disc delivers full 7.1-channel lossless, or uncompressed, surround sound. In other words, the soundtrack you hear on a Blu-ray movie is faithful to the master audio recorded in the studio . . . it's the soundtrack that the director intended for you to hear. And as we're talking about the DMP-BD45 here, it should come as no surprise that this BD player takes extra measures to ensure that your Blu-ray audio experience is exceptional. First, on-board Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding technologies fully unleash the tudio-quality, multi-channel surround sound audio track. Second, the DMP-BD45 offers an HDMI Jitter Purifier, reducing error in HDMI audio-signal transfer, and guaranteeing high-fidelity transmission of Blu-ray audio. Finally, a Dialogue Enhancer ensures crisp, nuanced reproduction of every cherished line in your favorite movie.
Beyond BD
Some people call them "specialized" or "dedicated", but these days, home theater components that only do one thing are limited, and aren't that useful. As you go about building a complete home theater system, you want A/V components that can fulfill multiple roles, keeping costs low and minimizing clutter in your living room. Accordingly, Panasonic has designed the DMP-BD45 to do more than play Blu-ray movies. Of course, this BD player also plays a variety of DVD and CD formats, allowing you to continue enjoying your old movies and albums. But that's just the beginning. Ensuring that you can share digital HD home-video footage with friends and family, the DMP-BD45 supports AVCHD video recorded onto DVD discs or an SD memory card. Additionally, this Panasonic Blu-ray player even lets you listen to MP3 audio or view JPEG photos stored on DVD or CD.
Up, up, and away!
Speaking of the DMP-BD45's ability to play video from sources other than Blu-ray Disc . . . it doesn't just play DVD and AVCHDvideo as is, it does so with style. You see, this BD player is equipped with video-upconversion technology. In short, the DMP-BD45 is capable of enhancing standard-definition video sources to near-HD, 1080p-equivalent levels when connected to your video display via HDMI. You probably should go dig all your DVDs out of the trash before garbage day . . . they're about to look better than ever.
Keepin' connected
Earlier, we mentioned that any A/V device worthy of the modern home theater needs a healthy dose of versatility on its spec sheet. With Blu-ray Disc players, this principle applies as much to supported audio and video formats as it does to A/V connectivity options. And just as the DMP-BD45 delivers when it comes to versatile playback options, it outdoes the competition with its repertoire of connections. First and foremost is the HDMI output. Offering Full HD audio and video signal transmission along a single cable, the HDMI output is the most advanced home theater interface. Second, for all-digital home theater, the DMP-BD45 sports optical digital audio output. Third, composite-video output allows for connectivity to non-HD display devices. Finally, the built-in SD card slot offers fast, universal access to digital photos and AVCHD video.
Your HD lifeline
High Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is the only home A/V connection that allows for both Full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channel studio-quality audio to be passes along a single cable. In other words, in order to take full advantage of your home theater's high definition potential, you need to HDMI cabling to link HD-capable components. It's only natural that you might have questions regarding how best to outfit your personal HD system. Vann's sales representatives are here to explain all of your options. Call the 800 number at the top of this page for expert advice.
Comparison Specifications
•Processing decoding: Dolby TrueHD (5.1), Dolby Digital / dts-HD Master Audio (5.1), dts-HD High Resolution Audio
•HDTV-ready progressive: Video upconversion to 1080p via HDMI / Progressive-scan output
•Playable formats (Blu-ray): BD-ROM, BD-RE (DL), BD-RE (DL), BD-MV
•Best video out: 1 HDMI v1.3 with Deep Color and x.v.Color support
•Best audio out: 1 digital optical / 2-channel analog audio out
•Other connections: 1 SD card slot / 1 composite-video out
•Video DAC: 148.5MHz / 12-bit
•Audio DAC: 192kHz / 24-bit
•Remote control: Included
Additional Specifications
•Fast 0.5 sec Quick Start booting time
•Video features: PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus / Adaptive High Precision 4:4:4 color reproduction / Pixel Precision Progressive Processing
•Video features (continued): Precise pixel generation / 16-level motion detection / Diagonal processing / 3:2, 2:2 pulldown
•Audio features: HDMI Jitter Purifier / Night Surround mode / Dialogue enhancer / Dynamic range compression
•1080/24p playback
•VIERA Link (HDMI-CEC)
•Audio/JPEG navigation menu
•Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audo bitstream output
•Digital noise reduction: 3D-NR / Integrated NR
Manufacturer Specifications
•Playable formats (DVD): DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD±R (DL), DVD±RW, DVD Video, DVD-VR, JPEG, AVCHD, MP3
•Playable formats (CD): CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, JPEG
•Playable formats (SD card): AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG
•Audio signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB
•Audio dynamic range: 100dB
Dimensional Specifications
•Dimensions: 16.94" W x 1.94" H x 8.16" D
•Weight: 4.2 lbs
Panasonic DMPBD45K Warranty Details
1-year limited warranty
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