Panasonic DMP-BD80 High Clarity Audio Blu-ray Disc Player
The Panasonic DMP-BD80 Blu-ray Disc Player combines high quality images with enhanced networking functions. In continuing its commitment to producing products that stress ease of use, Panasonic has equipped the 2009 line of Blu-ray Disc players with VIERA Link, allowing the consumer to operate the audio/video components via HDMI with one remote. And in keeping with Panasonic's pledge to reduce the planet's carbon footprint, the new Blu-ray players have been designed to reduce power consumption.
BD Live and BonusView so you can connect directly to the Internet to access bonus features, games and movie studio extras.
SD memory card and USB slot so you can enjoy precious memories in HD
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Experience Movies Like Never Before
The DMP-BD80 employs the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. Developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, this high image processing technology reproduces clear, vivid colors that are faithful to the original film. Panasonic recognizes that audio is important to the overall entertainment experience, so this Blu-ray Disc player features a high definition audio decoder (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential) to take advantage of the exceptionally high quality 7.1 channel surround sound now integrated in Blu-ray Discs.
Panasonic’s Blu-ray players further utilize 16-level motion detection to categorize the image motion of each pixel into one of 16 levels; diagonal processing to detect diagonals and correct the pixels accordingly; 1080p up-conversion to up-convert content recorded in the 480i/p or 720p format to 1080p. The Blu-ray players also provide 1080/24p output, thereby reproducing cinema images from a Blu-ray Disc and DVD in their original 24p form with no need for conversion. This allows the user to enjoy cinema images in the same format used in cinema with a 1080/24p compatible TV.
Complementing the HD audio codecs this Blu-ray player features 96kHz surround re-master, a function that enhances the sound quality of CDs and other sources, and even improves the quality of the multi-channel audio data on Blu-ray Discs and DVDs. The DMP-BD80 further enhances the audio experience with 7.1 channel analog out to produce true 7.1 surround sound, thereby affording the consumer a home theater environment that rivals the movie theater. The BD80 also includes a playback information window that can be used to display detailed image information while a movie is playing.
ENERGY STAR Rated
In order to obtain a reduction in power consumption the Panasonic DMP-BD80 uses Auto Power Stand-By, a function that automatically turns off the player when you return to TV operation using the VIERA Link menu. In addition, the Stand-by Power Save automatically turns off the player’s Quick Start function. When VIERA is turned on, Quick Start also turns on. In addition, the development of the UniPhier single chip LSI makes it possible to pack an entire video signal processing circuit onto a single chip. This helps lower power consumption, reduces the number of parts needed and allows for a more compact design.
Key Features Include
# PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus for faithful and sharp color reproduction
# 7.1 Channel Analog Audio Output and Enhanced Internal Audio components maximize the audio performance of Blu-ray Disc movies
# Digital Audio Output (1 Optical, 1 Coaxial)
# BD Live and BonusView so you can connect directly to the Internet to access bonus features, games and movie studio extras
# SD memory card and USB slot so you can enjoy precious memories in HD
# High precision 4:4:4
# 24p cinema mode
# 7.1ch lossless audio decode and bit-stream output
# VIERA Link
# ENERGY STAR rated
# Intelligent auto standby for more efficient power usage
What's in the box
Panasonic DMP-BD80 Blu-ray Disc Player, remote control, instruction manual.
Panasonic DMP-BD80 High Clarity Audio Blu-ray Disc Player Review
Panasonic Blu-ray player, December 28, 2009 By D. Cederquist
This product is reccmended by consumer Reports
Everything said about this product reviewed by Consumer reports is very true.Up conversion of your DVD on this blu-ray
player is fantastic your dvd's will look spectacular!!! Sound quality will blow you away!!!!!! Your blu-ray disk
Look WOW WOW!!!!!! I have a tiny Aiwa home theater cheapy deal no sub woofer and that blu-ray makes it sound
like your in a theater my whole house rattles from the bass. I have decided to buy a good home theater system
because this Blu-ray sounds SO GOOD!!!!!!!! I have no problems with freezing, unless Dvd is scratched or poorly
manufactured. Player takes a while to load up maybe two minutes more than what you would be used to.
I hardly notice it. does not bother me. This player does not have a built in wireless like the LG does.
This player is well worth the cost.You will not be disappointed with the service shipping I bought this from Amazon.
Right On Purchase, December 23, 2009 By Robert L. Williams "Coolbreeze" (Stockton,Ca)
Purchased this Blu-Ray player when I didn't have the money because I had been waiting so long for it to be MFG. You could spend more money for a player but it doesn't get any better than this one. Upgrades all your regular DVD'S to 1080P quality and sound is what it should be. It's even cheaper now than when I purchased it. This player will connect you to the internet so you can purchase or rent movies, old and new plus your favorite t.v. programs and much more while sitting infront of the t.v. I connect my player to t.v. with a HDMI cable and my home sound system with a digital optics cable. Have it about 6mo. Would do it agin.
Great Player, December 20, 2009 By Ryan Butler "Chase" (Waterloo, IA)
I've had this player for a few weeks now and it is a outstanding! The picture quality is amazing. Even when upconverting. Infact that's what I think sets this blue ray player apart from the rest. The only drawback is that it is a little slow to load. But it's well worth the wait. I'd rather wait an extra 5 to 10 seconds and have the quality that this produces, than have it load fast and be a piece of crap. Great buy. You won't be sorry.
