Region A / Profile BD-Live(2.0)
Video Resolution:
1080p/24p
DVD upscaling:
1080p
Audio:
HDMI output: 7.1
Analog output: 2.0
Media:
Blu-ray / DVD / CD
HDMI version:1.3
Ethernet: Yes
Release Date:
February, 2010
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Like all of LG’s line up of Blu-ray Players this year, the BD550 has a slim and sleek looking design, with a black finish. The disc loading tray and the control panel buttons are located on the front of the player. All other connections are at the rear of the player. There is an Ethernet Port to connect to the internet, but no Wi-Fi capability. If you are looking to go wireless with your Blu-ray Player, you will have to look else where. Both of LG’s new models the BD570 and the BD590 have Wi-Fi capabilities.
- NetCast Entertainment Access: Gives you access to the following: online streaming services – Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Pandora, Picasa, AccuWeather and more.
- SimpLink: With SimpLink you can set up and control all of your HDMI™ connected LG devices with one remote.
- USB Media Host: This lets you view photos and listen to music from USB storage devices.
- Superior Audio Performance: Get Superior Audio Performance that supports surround sound up to 7.1 channels with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Advanced Digital Out technologies.
- Standard DVD Up-Scaling: Standard DVDs with 1080p up-scaling via HDMI output.
- Dimensions: 7.9(d) x 16.9(w) x 1.8(h) inches 4.4 pounds
Video Quality:
The LG BD550 has very good picture quality for an entry level Blu-ray Player. The video connections are located on the back. You can use one of the following to connect the video: HDMI, Component or Composite Video Outputs. Connecting via HDMI will give you the best possible picture quality at Full 1080p when playing back Blu-ray discs on a compatible HDTV. The BD550 will improve DVD viewing as well. It upscales standard DVDs to near 1080p High Definition levels.
Audio Quality:
The BD550 has internal audio decoding for PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS. It can be connected through the HDMI port, Analog audio Out(2ch) or the digital coaxial audio out. When connected via the HDMI connection you will get 7.1ch output for all the latest high resolution audio formats. It has an Audio Digital to Analog Converter of 24bit / 192KHz.
Beside playback of Blu-ray discs and DVDs, the BD550 has NetCast Entertainment. Providing 1000’s of online movies, music, photos and videos. You get access to Netflix, CinemaNow, VUDU, YouTube, Pandora, AccuWeather and many more. Of course you will need to be connected to the internet to take advantage of this online streaming content.
Once connected to the internet, via the LAN port, you can get firmware upgrades and BD-Live content. BD-Live content is available through some Blu-ray discs that give you access to a whole array of extra features. Such as updated movie trailers, deleted scenes, interactive online games, chat rooms, and live commentary. The BD550 also has an USB Media Host feature which lets you view photos, music and video files through the USB port.
