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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 USProduct Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2 in Consumer Electronics
- Color: Black
- Brand: Panasonic
- Model: DMP-BD70V
- Dimensions: 3.75" h x 17.00" w x 13.00" l, 5.70 pounds
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
Editorial Reviews
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.
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.
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
Panasonic DMP-BD70V, Remote control (batteries included), A/V cable, Power supply cord
 A high quality image with enhanced networking functions
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 View rear connections
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 Full-function remote included
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Customer Reviews
Yes, I still have VHS movies to watch
Why would someone want to buy a video player that accepts both the
latest Blu-Ray format and the perhaps obsolete VHS formats? Well, as
someone who has their foot in both the past and the future, let me tell
you why I love this player.
Yes, I can definitely appreciate the crispness and clarity of the
high definition Blu-Ray format, and I wish to experience that format.
But Blu-Ray discs are pricey, so I will likely choose to purchase only
a few new select and favorite films in that format. I feel no need, and
don't have the wallet, to replace my entire film library in a Blu-Ray
format.
I also have a collection of nearly 500 VHS tapes, most of them
unwatched, which I mostly purchased in thrift stores. (current standard
price for VHS tape in a thrift - $1) I also have a fair number of films
that have not yet been released on DVD yet.
It is nice to have a player that will accept both VHS and Blu-Ray,
along with standard DVD formats. No switching back and forth of cables,
etc.
The DMP-BD70V upconversion of the VHS to 1080p is really quite
amazing. My current television is a 42" HDTV (one year ago it was a 19
inch color set) When I connected my previous standard VHS player to the
HDTV, the picture quality, as expected, was quite poor, with much of
the image being rather pixelated - it was quite painful and distracting
to watch.
Then I hooked up the DMP-BD70V, and lone behold, the picture
quality was much, much better - and very watchable. At first I almost
thought that the VHS tape had been replaced by a DVD - the improvement
was that great. There was no pixelation at all, and the colors were
quite bright. The overall quality of the picture was much better than
the picture obtained with my old 19" color TV and VHS player. The
upscaling features of the DMP-BD70V is almost as if a magician had
waved his wand over your entire library of VHS tapes, and suddenly
replaced them, Cinderella-like, with a much higher quality product.
There are some things you cannot do with a VHS tape. The picture
size remains at the older 4:3 format - meaning there is considerable
empty space at the left and right sides of the HDTV screen. You also
won't get the added commentary tracks that appear on DVD and Blu-Ray
discs, but sometimes all one really wants to do is simply watch a
movie, with no other frills involved.
For a few years, I will have several options for my home movie
viewing. On one end, the $1 VHS tapes (upgraded to 1080p), in the
middle the standard DVD format, and on the high side, the Blu-Ray
format. This DMP-BD70V allows me to watch all three formats, and allows
me to choose whether I want to pay $1, $15, or $30 for each movie
format. That is what I call flexibility.
I did a comparison price check for the DMP-BD70V model, versus a
similar model without the VHS tape compatibility - the difference was
about $50 more. For me, it was well worth it.
Obviously those without VHS tapes do not need this DMP-BD70V
model. But those who do have some older VHS tapes, and wish to still
view them, will love this model.
Thank you, Panasonic
As far as I know this is the only combo of this kind on the market,
and I couldn't be happier. Despite the outdated format and my dwindling
videotape collection, I wanted to replace my old Magnavox VCR instead
of abandoning VHS altogether. Imagine my surprise when I discovered
that I not only could still do that, I could additionally upgrade to
Blu without having to find more shelf space or another power outlet.
Since it isn't really all that versatile otherwise, this player is a
snap to hook up. There are no inputs (except LAN) and the outputs
consist of HDMI, component and composite video, with analog and digital
audio (fiber optic only). It only comes with a set of RCA analog
audio/video cables, so plan ahead. I am only using the HDMI video and
optical audio and it plays discs flawlessly. Pop in a videotape and it
automatically switches to VHS mode and reformats itself to 4:3, while
still outputting only through the digital ports. Yes, this is only a
player--I prefer DVD-RAM for recording these days, anyway--but if you
want the ultimate in all-in-one playback, including USB devices and SD
cards, this device is for you.
Easy To Use and Excellent Pictures but freezing
Have about 300 movies about 70-80% VHS and the rest DVD. After a
lot of research chose this make and model. I'm using this with a
Monster HDMI connected to a new 46" Samsung 640. Tested with 3 movies:
DVD of Parenthood, VHS of Gilda, VHS of Lion King. Lion King looked
exactly like HD quality from cable company. The other two weren't as
perfect as Lion King VHS, but despite that, I was thrilled at the
quality of those two movies. My VHS does play full screen without any
black bars. So, I'm happy with the up conversion. As for set up and
programming: this unit is very easy to set up and fine tune in the
programming features. As a female who hates all this tech stuff, the
manual was very easy to follow and understand. I'm so pleased with this
unit and it's ease of use that I just ordered a 2nd unit for my bedroom
to use with the new 32" Samsung 640. EDIT: Just started playing blu ray
and this model does freeze periodically for a about 5 seconds like the
other models without the vhs. Also this model does not have any
firmware updates like the other models. So, if allowed, I would reduce
the stars from 5 to 4.
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