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February 2008
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The editors liked
Great picture quality
DVD up-conversion to 1080p
Excellent picture quality
24p output
DVD upconversion up to 1080p
HDMI 1.3b output
Can output Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio in bitstream format
SD card slot can play high-def video from AVCHD camcorders.
The editors didn't like
No Ethernet
No built-in high-quality audio decoding The Final Word Panasonics DMP-BD30 entry-level Blu-ray player offers fantastic video quality
But isnt able to decode high-resolution audio without a dedicated AV receiver.
No built-in decoding for high-resolution audio formats
Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray playerPrice: $899‘Bonus View' Blu-ray Profile 1.1 Excellent value Very strong performanceNo internal decoders for new audio standards No override ability to force 1080p/24 output Basic front panel displayOUTPUTS:1 x HDMI 1 x com...
No Ethernet, no built-in high-quality audio decoding The Final Word Panasonics DMP-BD30 entry-level Blu-ray player offers fantastic video quality, but isnt able to decode high-resolution audio without a dedicated AV receiver.
Panasonics DMP-BD30 entry-level Blu-ray player offers fantastic video quality, but isnt able to decode high-resolution audio without a dedicated AV receiver.
Excellent picture quality, 24p output, DVD upconversion up to 1080p, HDMI 1.3b output, Can output Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio in bitstream format, SD card slot can play high-def video from AVCHD camcorders.
No built-in decoding for high-resolution audio formats, No Ethernet jack
The Panasonic DMP-BD30 offers excellent video quality and is Blu-ray compliant, but those who want high-resolution audio will need a cutting-edge AV receiver. ...
Bluray movies look very good at both 1080p/60 and 1080p/24, The player passes the highresolution audio bitstream over HDMI, It can play pictureinpicture bonus content, such as video commentaries and makingof featurettes, This player has faster startup, load and navigation times than most earlygeneration Bluray players, The SD card slot allows for easy viewing of digital movies and photos,
The DMPBD30 lacks an Ethernet port, so you can't access Web features on Bluray discs, The lack of onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTSHD decoders means you need a receiver with the proper decoders to enjoy highresolution formats, Standarddef DVDs look good overall, but the picture is not quite as clean and detailed as we've seen on other Bluray players
The Panasonic DMP-BD30 offers very good Blu-ray performance, and its quick, glitch-free operation makes it more enjoyable to use than a lot of early Profile 1.0 players. It's best mated with an A/V receiver that has high-resolution audio decoding. If y...
Fast response time, SD Card slot for AVCHD playback
Image and audio quality mediocre
Image quality is generally good, but images often look too bright and washed out. Offers high-resolution audio output over bitstream, but no on-board decoding.
Speediest disc load time of standalone BD players weve tested. Fast and easy multimedia browsing. Bitstream audio output with lossless audio formats. Custom picture controls.
Lacks network connection.
The Panasonic DMP-BD30 loads discs faster than other standalone BD players while delivering impressive picture quality....
Published: 2008-03-19, Author: John , review by: dvdtown.com
Abstract: Review: Panasonic DMP-BD30 Profile 1.1 Blu-ray player Review: Panasonic DMP-BD30 Profile 1.1 Blu-ray player. Hardware ReviewBy John J. PuccioFIRST ONLINE Mar 19, 2008Model reviewed: Panasonic DMP-BD30 - SRP $499.95Now that the high-def format war is o...
