LG BD570 Blu-ray Player Review

Region A/BD Live (2.0)

Video:
Video Resolution:1080p/24p
DVD upscaling: 1080p

Audio:
HDMI output: N/A
Analog output: 2.0

Media:
Blu-ray / DVD / CD

Other:
HDMI version: 1.3
Ethernet: Yes

Release Date:
February, 2010
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The BD-570 is a new stand alone Blu-ray Player from LG. A follow up to last years model, the very successful BD390. The biggest change LG made was in the look of the BD570. It has a much more slimmer, sleeker design. The front panel can be lowered, revealing the disc loading tray and the control panel display, including the USB Port. So if you have an USB device inserted you will not be able to close the front panel.


  • Integrated WiFi Connectivity:You can use NetCast™ Entertainment Access from any available Wi-Fi connection with in range. 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band only) Also has an Ethernet Port.
  • NetCast™ Entertainment Access : This will bring you the best that online services have to offer right to your TV. You can instantly have access to 1000’s of movies and TV shows, news and weather and the world’s largest library of High Definition movies all in 1080p. This includes Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Pandora, Picasa and AccuWeather.
  • USB 2.0 Media Host: With USB Media Host you can view photos and listen to music from a USB storage device.
  • DVD Upscaling via HDMI technology: DVD Upscaling via HDMI will make your standard DVDs look better on your HDTV by upscaling them to near HD quality.
  • BD-Live Technology allows you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more. And with Bonus View, you can enjoy “picture-in-picture” capability with select Blu-ray titles. External memory (sold separately) is required.
  • Bonus View feature provides “picture-in-picture” capability with select Blu-ray Disc titles — useful for viewing director or actor commentary while the movie plays.
  • Home Link: With this DLNA certified media player you can access videos, photos and music from a connected computer.
  • Dimensions: 7.9 x 16.9 x 1.8 inches inches (DxWxH) 4.4 pounds
  • Warranty: 1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor

LG has also, redesign the GUI (Graphical User Interface) of this years model. You are given a design of floating cubes to make your selections. While not hard to use, it could have been made a little simpler. Such as when you enter the Netcast section, you are given a series of big blocks to make your choice. This GUI is direct, easy and will get you to where you want to be right away.


The image quality is excellent. You can connect the BD570 video through one of three connections: HDMI, Component or Composite video outputs. These are locate at the rear of the player. As always the HDMI connection will provide you with the best image quality. You will get Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc playback.




Audio for the BD570 is very good, although it is missing the 7.1-channel analog outputs the last years model BD390 had. You can connect the audio for the BD570 through the HDMI, Digital Audio (Optical, Coaxial) or the Analog Audio out: 2Ch Stereo. The player has internal audio decoding for DTS, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio. Which should provide you with most of your High Definition requirements.



Some other great features of the BD570 is its online streaming services. LG brings you NetCast™ Entertainment Access. Which will allow you to access Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Pandora, Picasa and AccuWeather. This Bluray Player is also a DLNA certified media player. Meaning you can stream videos, photos or music located on your computer through the Blu-ray Player and then onto your TV.


Of course it comes with BD-Live and Bonus View (Picture-in-Picture) capability. Unfortunately, it has no internal memory, so to take advantage of these features you will have to use a USB Memory device. BD-Live will give you access to many online content such as movie trailers, extra scenes, chat rooms and live commentary. Connection to the internet can be done via the Ethernet port or the built-in 802.11 Wi-Fi.

THE PROS: The LG BD570 has great picture and audio quality. With NetCast™ Entertainment you get access to online video streaming services Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, Pandora, and CinemaNow. There is built-in Wi-Fi for easy connection to these services and BD Live content. Has Built-in audio decoding for DTS-HD and Dolby True HD.
THE CONS: 3D technology is not supported. Does not have the fastest loading or operational speed times. You will have to use a USB drive when accessing BD-Live content as there is no internal memory.
THE FINAL WORD: The LG BD570 is a very solid Blu-ray Player. It has great audio and image quality. A good set of features, including online streaming services and DLNA functionality. If you are not looking for 3D capability this Blu-ray Player would make a very good choice. Price you should look for when purchasing -- Under $250.00
Click Here For Specifications
Support Media
    Compatible with BD Live (BD Profile 2.0) • BD-ROM • BD-R • DVD-R/-RW • DVD+RW/+R • • CD • CD-R/RW
Support Video Format

    DivX/DivX HD • MPEG4 AVC • HP@L4.1 • MPEG2 • HP@ML • SMPTE VC1 • AP@L3 • MPEG2 • HP@ML • AVCHD • MKV

Support Audio Format
    Dolby Digital • Dolby Digital+ • Dolby TrueHD • Dolby TrueHD (bitstream) • DTS • DTS-HD • DTS-HD MA • DTS-HD MA (bitstream) • PCM

Audio DAC
    192KHz/24bit
Video D/A Converter
    162MHz/12bit
Function/Features
    Integrated WiFi Connectivity • NetCast™ Entertainment Access • Home Link • Standard DVD Up-Scaling • USB 2.0 Media Host • SimpLink • DLNA
Maximum
HDMI Resolutions
    1920×1080 Progressive
Video Output Terminals
    Composite Video Out x 1
    Component Video Out x 1
    HDMI™ Out x 1

Audio Output Terminals
    Analog Audio x 1

    Coaxial Audio Digital x 1
    Optical Audio x 1

Video Input Terminals
    Ethernet Port x 1
    USB x 1
Support Format Audio Features

    Signal/Noise Ratio : 100db
    Dolby® Digital 2 ch Down Mix

Video Features

    NTSC Hz: 60Hz
    Deep Color (HDMI™)
    x.v.Color (HDMI™)
    Composite Output : 480i
    Component Output: Up to 1080i
    HDMI™ Output: Up to 1080p (24 & 60Hz)
Remote
    Glossy finish remote (Universal)
Power Requirement
    AC 120V, 60Hzul>

Size(HxWxD)
    2.2” x 16.9” x 8.1”
Weight
    2.1 Kg (4.6lbs)
Accessories
    A/V Cable x 1 (RCA Type) • Nero® MediaHome Bundle Disc x 1 (LG Edition) • Quick Start Guide x 1 (English) • Customer Registration Card • Remote Control x 1(Universal) • Batteries 2 (Size AAA) • User Manual
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