Pioneer BDP-HD1 Blu-ray Disc Player Review
Thursday, May 18th, 2006
In the evolutionary ladder of optical disc players, Blu-ray DiscTM is a giant leap above and beyond DVD. It’s a landmark achievement in high-definition technology, and our Elite® BDP-HD1 player brings it home. Read on to find out why this new format — and this exceptional machine — will change the future landscape of home entertainment.
Elite BDP-HD1 Features:
* Spectacular picture quality: This is 1080p high-definition resolution content, the highest resolution currently available.** The visual quality difference is very clear.
* Single-wire connections: One HDMITM (High Definition Multimedia Interface) digital connection is all you need from the BDP-HD1 out to your HDMI-capable AV receiver or HD flat panel. Compared to typical connections, the HDMI interface replaces numerous cords without degradation in signal quality between components.
* Easy operation and setup: Eye-popping on-screen GUIs for easy navigation, to get you up and running quickly.
* Multi-Format Playback: The BDP-HD1 supports playback of BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW media.
* Microsoft PlaysForSureTM protected content: No-hassle playback of Microsoft playsforsure audio or video content downloaded from the Web and stored on personal computers, via a home network system.***
* IP Network Capability designed to DLNA guidelines: Enables a link with a networked PC to share content, including movies (even HD movies), music, and photos. (Existing home network with PC running Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Media Connect software [free to licensed Windows XP users through Windows Updates] required for use of all home network features.)
* Digital home theater sound: The BDP-HD1 features Dolby® Digital surround sound processing.
* Other audio and video support:
Specifications
Terminals
LAN (Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T)
HDMITM Terminal (Direct Digital Pixel DriveTM)
Component Video Output*
S-Video Output*
Video Output*
5.1 Channel Audio Output*
2-Channel Audio Output*
Coaxial Digital Output*
Optical Digital Output*
*Gold Plated
Control Terminals
Pioneer System Remote Terminal
IR Terminal
Specifications
Power Requirements: 120V/60Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD)
16-9/16 x 3-11/16 x 14-5/16 inches
420 x 94 x 636 mm