Panasonic DMP-BD30 1080p Blu-ray Player
- 1080p output, 24p and 60p over HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color
- BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 (Final Standard Profile)
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding
- DVD upconversion to 1080p, P4HD processing
- Plays Blu-ray, DVD, CD; AVI, JPEG, MP3 files
- 1 HDMI output, remote included
- 1 Year Parts and Labor
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An early Blu-ray player for a full HD TV and a receiver that handles lossless audio, with careful DVD upscaling. No streaming or network features are listed, so it is a disc player and nothing more.
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ASIN: B000Y634SUModel: DMP-BD30Category: Blu-ray Players
Overview
Playing Blu-ray discs and upscaling a DVD library to full HD on an HDMI TV is what this Panasonic player does. Its UniPhier processor and pixel-level progressive processing handle the upconversion, and it decodes lossless Dolby and DTS soundtracks.
Careful DVD upconversion and onboard lossless audio decoding make it a strong disc player for a home theater built around HDMI. No network connection, streaming apps or internet extras are listed, so newer online disc features are unconfirmed.
Who it's for
Home theaters with a full HD TV and a receiver, where Blu-ray and DVD discs are the main source. Streaming households, or anyone wanting a player that does more than discs, should look at a newer model.
Pros and cons
- Lossless Dolby and DTS decoding
- DVD upconversion to full HD
- Picture-in-picture bonus features
- Deep Color over HDMI
- No network or streaming listed
- Single HDMI output only
- Output tops out at full HD
Performance notes
DVD picture quality depends on the upconversion, which builds each new pixel from surrounding pixel information and motion detection. Blu-ray discs play at native full HD. Audio stays lossless when the receiver accepts the decoded or bitstream signal over HDMI.
Specifications
| Brand | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Model | DMP-BD30 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Video Output Resolution | 1080p |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported Audio Format | Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Parts and Labor |
| Other details | |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc, CD, DVD |
| Connector Type | HDMI |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| File Format | AVI, JPEG, MP3 |
| Video Encoding | MPEG-2, H.264/AVC |
| Analog Video Format | NTSC |
| Control Type | Remote Control |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Final Standard Profile (BD-ROM Profile1 version 1.1), progressive scan, Deep Color |
| BuiltIn Media | Remote Control |
| Upscaling | DVD to 1080p |
Frequently asked questions
Will the Panasonic DMP-BD30K work with a TV that has no HDMI input?
The listing names HDMI as the only connector type, so a TV without HDMI is not covered.
Does the Panasonic DMP-BD30K support picture-in-picture?
Yes. The description lists four Picture-in-Picture modes for Final Standard Profile discs, such as Enhanced Commentary.
Does the Panasonic DMP-BD30K stream Netflix?
No streaming services or network connection are listed. It is a disc player.