Region A / Profile BD-Live(2.0)/ Full HD 3D
| Video: Video Resolution:1080p/24p DVD upscaling: 1080p Audio: HDMI output: 7.1 Analog output: N/A Media: Blu-ray / DVD / CD | Other: HDMI version: 1.3/1.4 Ethernet: Yes Release Date: March, 2008 |
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The new DMP-BDT350 Blu-ray Player from Panasonic is a unique player. Not just because it is one of only a few that can playback Full HD 3D Blu-ray Discs, but it has 2 HDMI Outputs. It has other great features like access to VieraCast, Wi-Fi- Ready, a 14 second boot up time and support for DLNA.
The DMP-BX350, similar to to other Panasonic Players, has a slim design. And like other Panasonic Blu-ray Players, they have put an emphasis on lowering power consumption. The player comes with a Power Save Mode where it will shuts itself on/off depending on the TV status. Further helping to provide a low power consumption is the UniPhier® single chip LSI. Which can put a whole video signal processing circuit onto one chip. This decreases the amount of parts required and makes for a compact design. Panasonic has even reduced the depth of its players by 18%. By doing this it has resulted in a 15% reduction in the carton’s volume.
- VIERA Cast: You can enjoy great online content on TV. With VIERA Cast you can get access to Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand to stream movies. You also can access YouTube, Picasa, and many more great online sites from the VIERA Cast screen. With the Wi-Fi system, you do not even require the use of a LAN cable to enjoy web content.
- PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus: This is a high quality image processing technology that processes each pixel produced by the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the vertical direction. To keep original colors crisp and clear, it reproducing color data with twice the accuracy of normal systems.
- Wi-Fi ready: You will need to use a USB Wi-Fi dongle. (unconfirmed if this will be included)
- BD-Live Technology allows you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts films, movie trailers, movie-based games, and much more. With Bonus View, you can enjoy “picture-in-picture” capability with selected Blu-ray titles. External memory will be required to take advantage of BD-Live.
- SD memory card and USB port: Via the USB port you can view photos, videos and listen to music from an USB storage devices.
- Audio Output (on HDMI): Stereo, 7.1ch high-resolution PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio
- 0.5 Second Quick Start: Avoid the stress and inconvenience of slow booting Blu-ray Players. With ultra fast booting, th boot time from standby to power-on has been vastly reduced from past blu-ray models. Allowing for fast 0.5 second booting. Enjoy movies without the stress of all that waiting time.
- VIERA Link Eco Function: You get Smart Energy Saving with VIERA Link. The Panasonic DMP-BD85 Blu-ray player excels in features such as the VIERA Link energy saving functions. Blu-ray Disc player will automatically turn on/off depending on the TV status.
- Dimensions: 2.7 x 16.9 x 9.4 inches 7 pounds
Video Quality:
The DMP-BDT350 can produce 1080/24p video output. It recreates cinema pictures from the Blu-ray Discs or DVD in their original 24p form, without any requirement for conversion. Proving cinema images in the exactly same format used in the film industry. The TV must be a 1080/24p compatible. It can up-convert content that is 480i/p or 720p to High Definition 1080p. The video connections for the DMP-BDT350 are the two HDMI outputs and Component Video Outputs, all of which are located on the back of the player.
The DMP-BDT350 includes PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. This high quality image processing technology processes each pixel produced by the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the vertical direction. Keeping film colors original, clear and crisp. It reproduces colors with twice the accuracy of normal systems.
Audio Quality:
Beside the HDMI Outputs, there are Digital Optical outputs and Analog AV Multi Outputs. It has internal audio decoding for Linear PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS. Along with High Resolution Audio the DMP-BDT350 has 96kHz surround re-master. This is a function which improves the sound quality of CDs and other audio sources. It also helps the quality of the multi-channel sound found on Blu-ray and DVD discs.
The big feature of the DMP-BDT350 is its Full HD 3D playback capability. To watch 3D Blu-ray discs you do need to connect the player up to a 3DTV and use 3D glasses. A pair of glasses is need for every person. Usually a set of glasses will be included along with the 3DTV. Other pairs will have to be purchased separately. It is recommended that the glasses you purchase be of the same manufacture as the 3DTV. The Panasonic DMP-BDT350, however, can be connected to any manufacture’s 3DTV.
As stated before, the DMP-BDT350 has dual HDMI Outputs. It has the 1.3 version HDMI(MAIN) as well as the newer version 1.4 HDMI(SUB). The reasoning behind these dual Outputs is to allow the BDP-BX350 to easily integrate with older/existing AV receivers that do not have the new 1.4 HDMI. The MAIN or 1.4 HDMI will be for 3D video and be attached to your 3DTV. The SUB or 1.3 HDMI will be for HD Audio and be connected to your existing 1.3 receiver. Obviously this setup is designed to make 3D viewing easier and integrate it with your existing equipment. The DMP-BDT plays regular 2D Blu-ray disc and would require the regular video setup with just one HDMI connection.
Online Streaming Media Services are available through Panasoinc’s VieraCast. Here you can access services such as Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Picasa Web Album , Bloomberg and a Weather Channel.
The recent additions of Netflix, Pandora, Twitter and Fox Sports to VIERA CAST has greatly increased its worth. It now provides you with top notch movie, music sports and information sites. You can also take advantage of BD-Live downloadable content on Blu-ray Disc as well as the Bonus view feature. Connection to the internet can be by the Ethernet Port or you can connect a Wireless LAN Adapter to the USB port.
USB Port, along with the SD Card Slot is another way you can enjoy movies or music. Located in the front you can play files like JPEG photos, MP3s, and DivX High Definition videos. Panasonic is stating the DMP-BDT350 has a 14 boot up speed. Allowing you to start enjoying your 3D Blu-ray Player right away.
