Panasonic DMP-BDT500 3D Smart 7.1 Blu-Ray DVD Player
Multi Region Twin HDMI WiFi
2x HDMI-FULL HD-YouTube -USB-SD-DivX HD-WiFi
RRP 399GBP
Multiregion upgraded for all dvd discs
Free 4k gold plated HDMI cable included
Condition: Ex Display product from major uk HiFi store in fully working order
-may carry light marks on the top lid
Multiregion for DVD Playback
Packaging: Comes in replacement box and packing
Accessories: Replacement Remote control, batteries, main lead and free hdmi cable
- manual sent by email on request
The feature highlight is Viera Connect, which brings apps like BBC iPlayer,Netflix, YouTube, Skype and Twitter directly to your TV through the built-in Wi-Fi connection. Its selection isn’t as generous as Samsung or Sony’s portals, but decent enough – and for the first time web video can be converted to 3D.
The DLNA-certified deck also streams music, photos and video over a network from PCs or NAS drives, and plays files from USB devices (including DivX HD and MKV).
But the real story is the deck’s use of high grade electronics and audio modes not found on Panasonic’s cheaper decks, as well as its more luxurious build quality – all designed to give sound quality a boost.
Being a high-end deck, no socketry stone is left unturned. You get two HDMI outputs (in case your sound system lacks 3D support), 7.1-channel outputs for those who like to keep it analogue, optical and coaxial digital audio outputs, an Ethernet port and two USB ports – one for media playback, the other for Panasonic’s optional Skype camera. There’s also an SD card slot on the front.
The DMP-BDT500’s long remote features both a touch pad and physical buttons. The touch pad allows you to swipe and tap to navigate menus, but its inaccuracy can be frustrating at times – though we do appreciate Panasonic’s attempt to appeal to the smartphone generation. The physical buttons control disc playback, number input and other core functions.
The deck’s onscreen GUI is one of the best around. It’s attractive and intuitive, allowing you to move between menus with one swipe of the touch pad.
Disc loading can take up to 43 seconds with Java-heavy titles, though 20 seconds is more typical. The deck’s picture quality is sensational, offering the cinematic solidity, ultra-sharp detail rendering and natural colours for which Panasonic’s players are renowned – and that goes for 2D and 3D discs.
But even more impressive is the deck’s audio performance. Music on CD is conveyed with a silkiness and balance that you don’t get from budget Blu-ray players, with Digital Tube Sound adding some pleasing depth to the bottom end.
The Panasonic DMP-BDT500 marks a fine return to high-end Blu-ray for the Japanese brand. Its flagship disc spinner boasts a wide range of features, including Viera Connect, 3D support and DLNA streaming, not to mention its sophisticated audio components, robust build quality and generous connections.
This first-rate construction pays dividends when it comes to performance, facilitating the sort of supreme picture and sound quality you’d expect from a flagship deck. 2D and 3D Blu-ray discs really dazzle, while music playback is unusually assured.
PLAYABLE DISCS | |
BD-ROM | |
FULL HD 3D | yes |
BD-Video | yes |
BD-RE/ BD-RE DL (Ver.3) | |
JPEG 1 | yes |
MPO | yes |
BD-R/ BD-R DL (Ver.2) | |
MKV | yes |
DVD | |
DVD-Video | yes |
DVD-R/ DVD-R DL/ DVD-RW | |
DVD-Video | yes *1 |
DVD Video Recording | yes *1 |
AVCHD | yes *1 |
FLAC | yes *1 (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL) |
MP3 2 | yes *1*2 (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL) |
MKV | yes *1 (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL) |
JPEG 3 | yes *1 (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL) |
MPO | yes *1 (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL) |
+R/ +R DL/ +RW | |
Video | yes *1 |
AVCHD | yes *1 |
CD, CD-R/ -RW | |
CD-DA | yes (-RW*3) |
FLAC | yes (-RW*3) |
MP3 4 | yes *2(-RW*3) |
MKV | yes (-RW*3) |
JPEG 5 | yes (-RW*3) |
MPO | yes (-RW*3) |
AUDIO SYSTEM | |
Dolby® Digital Plus/ Dolby® TrueHD | yes Decode and Bitstream Output*4 |
DTS™-HD Master Audio Essential/ DTS™-HD High Resolution Audio | yes Decode and Bitstream Output*4 |
SD MEMORY CARD | |
Slot | yes |
Compatible Media | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC |
Playback | |
JPEG 6 | yes |
MPO | yes |
MPEG2 / AVCHD | yes |
USB | |
Slot | yes (2) |
Front | For Playback |
Rear | For Communication Camera only |
USB Standard | USB 2.0 High Speed |
Playback | |
FLAC | yes |
MP3 7 | yes *2 |
MKV/ MP4 | yes |
JPEG 8 | yes |
MPO | yes |
HIGH QUALITY PICTURE | |
Adaptive Chroma Processing | yes |
2D-3D Conversion | yes (BD/ DVD/ CD/ SD Memory Card/ VOD/USB/NAS) |
3D Effect Controller | yes (BD/ DVD/ CD/ SD Memory Card/ VOD/USB/NAS) |
Full HD Up Sampling (New P4HD) | yes |
1080/24p Playback 9 | yes *5 |
Deep Color | yes |
x.v.Color | yes *6 |
HIGH QUALITY SOUND | |
TWIN HDMI | yes |
Pure Audio on HDMI | yes |
High Clarity Sound Plus | yes |
Digital Tube Sound | yes |
Audio D/A Converter | 192kHz/32bit |
Analog 7.1ch Output | yes |
96kHz Surround Re-Master 10 | yes *7 |
EASY TO USE | |
Touch Pad Remote | yes |
Smartphone Remote Control | yes *8 |
Smart Sensor for Eco Quick Start | - |
Multi-User Mode/ Stylish GUI / Wallpaper | yes |
VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control 5) 11 | yes |
NETWORKING | |
VIERA Connect™ | yes *9 |
Wireless LAN System | yes (Built-in) |
DLNA (DMP&DMR) Function | yes |
Network Drive Access | yes |
BD-Live™ | yes *11 |
TERMINAL | |
HDMI Output | yes (2) |
Video Output | yes |
Optical Output | yes |
Coaxial Output | yes |
Analog Audio Output | 7.1ch/2ch+5.1ch |
LAN (Ethernet) Terminal | yes (for DLNA, BD-Live™*11, VIERA Connect™*9 and Firmware Update) |
OTHERS | |
Video System | NTSC |
Audio S/N | 105dB |
Dynamic Range | 105dB |
Power Supply 12 | AC 120V, 60Hz |
Power Consumption | |
Normal Use[Approx.] | 11W |
Standby - Quick Start Off[Approx.] | 0.1W |
Standby - Quick Start On[Approx.] | 4.5W |
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT | |
Main Unit[Approx.] | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) [Approx.] | 16-15/16 x 2-3/8 x 9-7/16 inch*13 |
Weight [Approx.] | 5.72 lbs. |
FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS | |
NOTE | *1 Discs recorded and finalized on recording devices. / *2 For contents recorded disc media from CDs for your personal use. / *3 Playability may vary depending on the contents, discs and quality of the recording. / *4 HDMI connection required. / *5 For BD,DVD and VOD via HDMI in BBT01, BDT500, BDT320 and BDT220. For BD via HDMI in BD87 and BD77. / *6 This function is effective only when reproducing AVCHD data recorded with x.v.Color technology. The function cannot be used with BD-ROM or DVD-ROM discs. HDMI connection is required.x.v.Color is a registered trademark. / *7 CD sampling is done at 88.2 kHz. MP3 data can be re-mastered only on CD. / *8 Requires the device with the App installed and the player to be connected to the same home network. / *9 Requires broadband Internet service. / *10 With purchase of Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL5. / *11 To enjoy content, you will need to insert an SD card in BBT01, BDT500, BDT320 and BDT220 or USB flash drive in BD87 and BD77 (1GB or more of free space/ sold separately). Requires broadband Internet service. / *12 Using included AC adaptor. / *13 Excluding the projecting parts and the pedestal. / *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate. |