Panasonic DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc/VHS Multimedia Player |  | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
List Price: $399.95
Buy New: $139.99
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  68 reviews
Sales Rank: 54
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.7
Dimensions (in): 13 x 17 x 3.8
MPN: DMP-BD70V
Model: DMP-BD70V
UPC: 037988983445
EAN: 0037988983445
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Blu-ray Disc/VHS combination player with SD memory card slot and USB | | • | Multi-media capability allows for convenient playback and up-conversion of content from any media storage format--VHS, DVD, CD and more | | • | 7.1-channel lossless audio decode and bit-stream output for exceptional sound | | • | VIERA Cast internet functionality for enjoying online entertainment from YouTube, Amazon VOD, and more | | • | Intelligent auto standby for more efficient power usage |
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Product Description
Does it feel like technology is moving too fast, and your barely keeping up? Blu-ray Disc/VHS Combination Player gives you both the technology of yesterday and today, wherein you don't have to send your precious VHS cassettes to storage just yet in that the unique feature about this player compared to a regular VHS player is the fact that it provides up-conversion so it will enhance your viewing experience, like watching a remastered copy, but instead of doing the tedious task of improving video and audio quality yourself, the player does it for you. It even features an SD memory card slot and USB terminal so you don't have to unload your digital media for it to be viewed, wherein simply insert an SD memory card filled with joyous memories into your player, and let the good times begin, there is even the possibility for JPEG slideshow with music and transition effect, so not only will you dazzle your audience with you family photos, but also the innovative features of your Blu-ray Disc/VHS Combination Player. VHS Playback and 1080p HDMI Out Deep Color and x.v.Color 148.5MHz/12bit Video D/A Converter Digital Noise Reduction (3D-NR/ Integrated NR) Picture Mode (Normal, Soft, Fine, Cinema, User) Picture Adjustment (Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Gamma Correction) Audio Features - Built-in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Decoder 192kHz/24bit Audio D/A Converter 96kHz Surround Re-master for All Formats (BD, DVD, CD and MP3) Output - HDMI AV Output Component Video Output Video Output 2ch Audio Output Digital Audio Output (1 Optical) Ethernet for BD-Live, VIERA CAST and Firmware Update Convenience Features - Compatible with VIERA CAST (YouTube, Picasa, etc) Compatible with BD-Live and BONUSVIEW VIERA Link or Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Product Line-up Movie (AVCHD, MPEG2) & JPEG View with SD Memory Card Slot Music (MP3) & Photos (JPEG) Playback on US
Amazon.com Product Description
Panasonic's DMP-BD70V combines a high quality image with enhanced networking functions, including Panasonic's VIERA Cast internet functionality for enjoying online entertainment from YouTube, Amazon VOD, and more. Play back your favorite Blu-ray discs, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs and more, and enjoy up-conversion to 1080p with formats of lower resolutions. The DMP-BD70V also lets you take advantage of 7.1 channel Blu-ray surround sound, and enhances the sound quality of CDs and other sources.  A high quality image with enhanced networking functions
Click to enlarge | 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. High-Def Audio
Recognizing that audio is important to the overall entertainment experience, Panasonic's three 2009 Blu-ray Disc players feature a high definition audio decoder (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential) to take advantage of the exceptionally high quality 7.1 channel surround sound now integrated in Blu-ray Discs. 96kHz Surround Re-Master
This function 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.  View rear connections
Click to enlarge |  Full-function remote included
Click to enlarge | Format-Friendly
The DMP-BD70V distinguishes itself as the world's first dual deck VHS-Blu-ray player, providing the consumer with a video product that features multi-format playback allowing the user to play VHS, CD, DVD and 1080p high definition Blu-ray Discs. The BD70V allows for premium 1080p up-conversion for all video formats. VIERA CAST
VIERA CAST technology is now available in Panasonic's 2009 Blu-ray players. The internet enabled technology lets the consumer access the internet without the need of either an external box or a PC and enjoy entertainment from sites like Amazon VOD, YouTube, Google's Picasa Web Album, Bloomberg and more. The DMP-BD70V also includes an SD Memory card slot and USB slot, so you can view and share both digital still images and HD video recorded with an HD camcorder in the AVCHD format. 4:4:4 Technology
In order to produce the ultimate picture quality, Panasonic's Blu-ray players employ high precision 4:4:4 signal technology, which working in tandem with PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus processes each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the horizontal direction, to compliment vertical direction processing. P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) is another technology that contributes to the superior picture quality of the Blu-ray players. P4HD processes more than 15 billion pixels per second and applies the optimal processing to every pixel. 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. Lower Power Consumption
Panasonic's 2009 Blu-ray players use 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. What's in the Box
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Choose from thousands of movies and TV shows by browsing the Amazon Video On Demand store (U.S. only) on your Panasonic Blu-ray Disc player or TV. Access and add to your virtual collection of purchases via Amazon Video On Demand’s Your Video Library and re-watch anytime on your Panasonic Blu-ray Disc player, TV, your PC or Mac and other compatible devices.
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Enjoy Amazon Video On Demand’s high quality video right from your Panasonic Blu-ray Disc player or TV. Videos playback instantly, without waiting for a download. Purchases and rentals are added to Your Video Library and stored online by Amazon so you can conveniently watch them again on your Panasonic Blu-ray Disc player, TV, PC or Mac, and other compatible devices. |
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 68
 Happy I bought it March 17, 2010
M. E. Peterson (FRESNO, CA, US)
I spent quite a bit of time on line looking for a combination bluray/vhs player and this one fit the bill. Not only does it allow me to watch bluray or dvd discs, I can also watch vhs movies, and things I record from my tv. The price was very good, almost half on Amazon.com compared to buying from the panasonic web site. My multimedia player arrived on the day I was told it would come. I had it out of the package and connected to my big screen tv in about 10 minutes time. I have only used the machine for basic watching, but it has done well for vhs, dvd, and bluray. I believe I got a real bargain when I bought this mutimedia player.
Panasonic March 17, 2010
Jn Barlow
I have played dvd's in this unit and the unit seems to work fine. I really like the ease of its operation system and it took my hubby only a few minutes to set up!
 Simplifies your entertainment! March 15, 2010
Sparky Girl (Stafford, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I previously had an old DVD player and VHS player connected to my new Sony Bravia TV. The DVD's I had were watchable on the new tv, but nowhere near HD quality. Well, they are now! This is so nice to just have one cable (be sure to buy an HDMI cable or the upconversion of DVD's will not work), one remote, and one player on my shelf.
My old VHS tapes play ok, but I did not notice any drastic improvement in their quality. They will NOT look like HD tv. The quality is only as good as the tape, and not much can be done to improve that. However, it plays them at least as well as my old player.
The real advantage here is the upconversion of regular DVD's. Great improvement in quality there. However, at the default settings, the DVD images didn't look so great. Just be sure to go through all the settings on the "setup" menu, AND on the "display" menu. This is where you can tweak the image quality greatly, and you will probably have to. HINT: I had to turn the "sharpness" to the lowest level. Then it was perfect. Otherwise, on my Sony, the default setting was actually "oversharpened" with lots of "twinkles" around the edges of things. Just have some patience...it's really easy to adjust once you discover all the different settings.
Another great feature is the fact that you can pop your photo SD memory cards into the front slot, and immediately view your latest digital photos in stunning size and quality! They look great on my TV, and this feature is so easy to use.
For the price, this product cannot be beat!
Overall, a winner March 14, 2010
Mark R (Havertown, PA USA)
This is a nicely built player with the Panasonic quality we have all come to expect. Very nice picture and easy enough to setup.
Love it! March 10, 2010
Julie Kennedy
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have a bunch of old Disney VHS tapes and was excited to learn that this product makes the video have a better picture. I also rewinds very quickly. Love the blu ray also. i did buy a separate HDMI cable too. so easy to use and install. i hope this lasts a long time. thank you
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