Panasonic DMP-BD60 and DMP-BD80

[anya618]

Panasonic had a stand-out 2008 on the Blu-ray front, with the DMP-BD35 earning the first Editor's Choice award for a standalone Blu-ray player. After mastering most of the basic Blu-ray functions, like BD-Live and high-resolution audio decoding, it looks like the two new players, the DMP-BD60 and DMP-BD80, are mostly incremental updates to the existing Blu-ray players, with the biggest new feature being Viera Cast support.


Key features of the Panasonic DMP-BD60: (replacing the DMP-bd35)

    * Profile 2.0 compatible
    * Onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio Essential decoding
    * SD card slot and USB input
    * Access to Viera Cast Internet content, including Amazon Video On Demand



Key step-up features on the Panasonic DMP-BD80: (replacing the DMP-BD55)
 
    * 7.1 analog audio outputs

You'll also notice these players support DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, rather than standard DTS-HD Master Audio. This new form of the DTS-HD audio codec is mostly the same, but it drops support for some of the more advanced DVD audio formats, such as DTS 96/24, DTS ES, ES Matrix, and DTS NEO 6. However, if a DVD has one of those soundtracks, you won't be left without sound, as it will just revert to standard DTS audio. It also loses support for DTS-ES Matrix and NEO 6 on Blu-ray, but those soundtracks are rare on Blu-ray movies.

Call us spoiled, but even with Viera Cast and Amazon Video On-Demand support, we're disappointed that these players don't have support for Netflix Instant Streaming, which is quickly becoming our favorite value-added feature for Blu-ray. We also had our hopes set on Panasonic including Wi-Fi on these next-generation players--as is included on both the LG BD370 and the Samsung BD-P3600--as not many people have Ethernet connections in their living rooms. Panasonic won the standalone Blu-ray player war in 2008, but it looks like the door is wide open for the competition to make some progress this year.

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[NeilNo]

Official Panasonic Press Release:

PANASONIC’S EXPANDED 2009 BLU-RAY LINE UP FEATURES VIERA CAST®, BD LIVE™, WORLD’S FIRST VHS-BLU-RAY PLAYER AND REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION

Amazon Video-on-Demand Included in VIERA CAST For 2009

LAS VEGAS, NV (January 7, 2009) - Panasonic, a major developer and contributor to the success of the Blu-ray format, today introduced the successors to last year’s award winning DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 players, as well as presenting the world’s first Blu-ray-VHS dual player.  All three of the new Blu-ray players – DMP-BD60, DMP-BD80, DMP-BD70V – combine high quality images with enhanced networking functions, including VIERA Cast’s improved internet functionality that provides access to Amazon VOD’s huge selection of titles. Continuing its commitment to producing products that stress ease of use, the 2009 line of Blu-ray Disc™ players continue to incorporate VIERA Link™, allowing the consumer to operate their 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.

 

Each of the three models 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. 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. 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 technology, introduced in Panasonic’s PZ850 2008 VIERA Plasma, 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 the entertainment value provided by such targeted sites as Amazon VOD, with an extensive library of streamed titles, YouTube™, Google’s Picasa™ Web Album , Bloomberg and a weather channel. The DMP-BD60, DMP-BD80 and DMP-BD70V include an SD Memory card slot and USB slot, making it easy for the consumer to view and share both digital still images and HD video recorded with an HD camcorder in the AVCHD format.

 

“With the expansion of the unique VIERA Cast functionality and the introduction of the industry’s first dual VHS-Blu-ray deck, Panasonic’s 2009 line cements our position as technology leaders and places Panasonic in the forefront of the Blu-ray arena,” said Richard Simone, Director, Panasonic, the Entertainment Group. “Panasonic was the first company to produce a Blu-ray player with Bonus View and the first to incorporate BD Live functionality into a stand alone player. Now we are the first to bring to market a dual VHS-Blu ray player. When coupled with a Panasonic HDTV, Blu-ray gives the consumer the essential 1080p high definition experience.”

 

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.

 

Complimenting the HD audio codecs the three Blu-ray players feature 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.



In order to obtain a reduction in power consumption the 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. The BD60 consumes 16% less power in standby mode than last year’s model, the DMP-BD35

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[Lucky_Bastard]

Wow! meron nanaman bago hehe.

[darkwing]

wow ganda talaga, looks like Panasonic has another winner in their hands

[ABCmotorparts]

Gone BLU...

Bought a Panasonic DMP-BD60....

And the SARS continues... 

[crxs07]

available na kaya to dito? any idea how much are these models?

[ABCmotorparts]

Sold my BD60 and waiting for my BD80...
Going to pair it with a Yamaha 663...

[ment]

posting this link  ..... in supplement to this topic

http://hometheatermag.com/discplayers/panasonic_dmp-bd60_blu-ray_player/index.html

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=95666&page=6

[meister_r]

posting this link  ..... in supplement to this topic

http://hometheatermag.com/discplayers/panasonic_dmp-bd60_blu-ray_player/index.html

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=95666&page=6

I've reading a lot of reviews regarding the BD35 and i'm satisfied of the ratings. Ask ko lang how much it cost today? thanks

[ment]

got no idea .....

but DOM is selling BD60 for Php 19.5K if I remember it right

[ditoy_eagle]

These are definitely good blu-ray players.

Dom lowered BD60 price to P18,800 and his is hacked for DVD region free playback already. 220v and with local warranty.
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=98857.0

anya's BD-60 is a lot cheaper at P12,500 w HDMI cable na but no DVD region-free capability. 110v US warranty.
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=97218.0

If you already have a dedicated multi-region DVD player with upscaling, then anya's is the best option.  if you want an all-in-one device then Dom's is the answer.

Me, saving up for a PS3 slim. egreat, HD-DVD and DVD pa muna ako

[ayosbathere]

grabe kakakuha ko lang ng BD60 last week... well ganyan talaga ang technology mabilis and they need to kill the latest model once they hit their target.

These are definitely good blu-ray players.

Dom lowered BD60 price to P18,800 and his is hacked for DVD region free playback already. 220v and with local warranty.
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=98857.0

anya's BD-60 is a lot cheaper at P12,500 w HDMI cable na but no DVD region-free capability. 110v US warranty.
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=97218.0

If you already have a dedicated multi-region DVD player with upscaling, then anya's is the best option.  if you want an all-in-one device then Dom's is the answer.

Me, saving up for a PS3 slim. egreat, HD-DVD and DVD pa muna ako

well .. ako meron ng DVD player free region (yong HTIB) but yong kay DOM pa rin kinuha ko.. Why, I can upscale my DVD pirated into 1080p

[ment]

grabe kakakuha ko lang ng BD60 last week... well ganyan talaga ang technology mabilis and they need to kill the latest model once they hit their target.

well .. ako meron ng DVD player free region (yong HTIB) but yong kay DOM pa rin kinuha ko.. Why, I can upscale my DVD pirated into 1080p

we have the same reason

and DVD upscaling in BD player is much better the way i see it

[ditoy_eagle]

Guys ask ko if these models sold locally are still DVD region free if upgraded to latest firmware.  Because I have orig DVDs region 1, 2 and 3.  Mahal pa yung Oppo masyado.

Ask ko din if they integrate well with Panasonic LCDs- C10 or X10, pareho kasi may Viera technology label sa remotes.

[Clondalkin]

...Ask ko din if they integrate well with Panasonic LCDs- C10 or X10, pareho kasi may Viera technology label sa remotes.

Yes, that's the essence of Viera Link.

[gaol]

Yes, that's the essence of Viera Link.

For those who have the BD60 or BD80, has anyone experienced the random freezes while watching BD disks reported in some US forums?

Thanks!

[volrathj]

Mga sir magkano po ang panasonic bluray player?

[vtec3]

Mga sir magkano po ang panasonic bluray player?

PM mo si Sir Anya or punta ka dito to have an idea

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?board=126.0

[volrathj]

Thanks sir vtec.

[nogie]

For BD 60 owners... Do you any tips on how to make this player load faster? Nababagalan ako. TIA

[NeilNo]

For BD 60 owners... Do you any tips on how to make this player load faster? Nababagalan ako. TIA

Have you tried updating the firmware to 2.0 and above? Try that first.

[sonnysin168]

Hi! Does anybody know the hack codes for unlocking the regional coding of bd 60? Thanks.

[nogie]

Have you tried updating the firmware to 2.0 and above? Try that first.

I did. No improvement. Mabagal pa ring mag-load.

[ment]

version 2.2 na ata ako ngayun ...

feeling ko bumilis na loading.... but will try other old BDs ko bukas kung totoong bumilis na nga ...

[barrister]

Suppose I buy a region-free BD60, then I update the firmware to version 2.2. 

Will the firmware update wipe out the player's region-free status, or will the player remain region-free?

[ABCmotorparts]

I have tested both the BD60 and the BD80...
and by far, the BD80 loads much faster than the BD60...

ABC

[valskie01]

does the bd60 region free for blu ray disc or dvd only?

[mujacko2002]

Mabuhay!

OT lang po....

This might sound weird pero what would be the ideal partner for the PV80 a BD60/BD80 or a sony bd player?
And i only have a HT in a box 5.1. Pasensya na po newbie lang po sa ganitong arena.

thank you in advance for any response.

Godbless

[Macmon]

Mabuhay!

OT lang po....

This might sound weird pero what would be the ideal partner for the PV80 a BD60/BD80 or a sony bd player?

Based sa review in home theater mag. Good performance ang BD60 except that the audio out is just left and right. The BD 80 is the one with 5.1 channel

[barrister]

I'm having a nice time with my BD60 playing AVCHD on DVD-5 recordables.

Has anybody else tried AVCHD on this unit?