Region A / Profile 2.0
Click Image to Enlarge
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
The VBR200W is the new Blu-ray Player from Vizio. It is similar to Vizio’s previous two Blu-ray Players, but they have added some extra features. Mainly, Vizio’s Internet Apps and Wi-Fi capabilities. You are now able to stream online movies from Vulu or Netflix with a wireless connection.
The VBR200W has a slightly slim design, measuring 2.4 inches in height. The controls are located on the front of the player. All controls are touch sensitive. The silver disc tray is located in the middle front of the player. The front has a glossy black finish, giving the over all design a very high tech look. All input and output connections are located on the rear of the Blu-ray Player.
- VIZIO Internet Apps: You can connect to the Internet and stream movies, TV shows, music, news, sports and weather. You get access to VUDU, Netflix, Pandora Internet Radio, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, Associated Press and The New York Times. You get 3 free HD movie rentals on VUDU (Limited time offer).
- Profile 2.0 compatible: Get more out of a Blu-ray Disc. BD-Live or Profile 2.0 lets studios future-proof their Blu-ray titles, so they can continually add content to BD-Live Ready discs, even after they have been shipped. You simply connect your Blu-ray player to the Internet (via the included Ethernet port or through Wi-Fi option) to download images, subtitles and more. Text-chat with friends during a movie, or play against others in online trivia games to unlock exclusive video content and earn discounts on other products.
- Full, high-definition video playback at up to 1080p resolution.
- Up-conversion of standard-definition DVDs that will enhanced picture quality at up to 1080p via HDMI.
- 7.1 multi-channel surround sound via HDMI
- USB: You can playback JPG and MP3 media files through USB port.
- Multiple outputs if you want to connect to your home theater system or an amplifier.
- Pop-up menu display without interrupting playback (Must be available on the Blu-ray Disc in order to work).
- HDMI 1080p output on Blu-ray Disc at a frame rate of 60 frames per second (TV needs to be connected through a HDMI cable and be compatible with 1080p 60 frames per second).
- Java support that will provide let you get the most out of the latest Blu-ray discs. When a BD disc loads the user can explore the title menu to get these extra features.
- Dimensions: 16.9(w) x 10.9(d) x 2.4(h) inches 7 pounds
Video Quality:
The VBR200W provides Full HD 1080p when playing back a Blu-ray disc. It up-scales standard DVDs to near High Definition levels. There are three options to connect the video, they are: HDMI (ver. 1.3), Component and Composite outputs. A HDMI connection will give you the best video output when playing back Blu-ray and DVD discs.
Audio Quality:
The VBR200W provides 7.1 multi-channel surround sound via HTMI. Other audio connections are analog (2.0ch), Digital Optical/Coaxial outputs. It has audio internal decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Unfortunately, there are no 7.1 analog outputs. So an audio/video receiver that has a HDMI input is needed to decode the latest High-Resolution Audio formats that are on the Blu-ray movie disc.
Vizio’s VBR200W player has Internet Apps where you can access online streaming content such as movies, music, news and weather. Some online services you can use are VUDU, Netflix, Pandora Internet Radio, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, Associated Press and The New York Times. An internet connect is required to take advantage of online streaming.
You can connect through the Ethernet Port or you can setup a wireless connection. The player comes with a 802.11n wireless built-in, so connecting to your Home Network should be easy.(802.11n is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks. More details can be found in the Quick Start Guide and Owner’s Manual). Unfortunately, connecting to your Home Network does not mean you can stream video or music files from you computer to the Blu-ray Player. It is not DLNA compliant. (Depending on your Home Network environment, a wired connection is usually the most reliable, especially when streaming movies.)
You can, however access BD-Live content when connected to the internet. Many Blu-ray Discs will have content or interactive features you can download or participate in. BD-Live content will include such things as updated movie trailers, deleted scenes, documentaries, trivia games, chat rooms and live commentary. There is no internal memory in this Vizio player, therefore you will be required to insert an external memory storage device to access BD-Live content. A 1GB Flash Drive inserted into the USB Port should be sufficient.
