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The Panasonic DMP-BD605 is a Blu-ray disc player with several added connectivity option. The Blu-ray disc player lets you enjoy movies in their original high quality and the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus ensures faithful and sharp color reproduction. The disc drive also plays regular DVD, CD and MP3/JPEG discs. You can also enjoy other media sources using the SD memory card slot and USB terminal. It is also compatible with VIERA CAST, which allows you to enjoy content from the internet such as YouTube, Picasa and several others. There are several output options including HDMI, component and composite video outputs and RCA and optical audio outputs.
MSRP $250.00
Release date April, 2009
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Video Features
- PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus
- High Precision 4:4:4
- P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD)
- 1080/24p Playback (Blu-ray Disc and DVD)
- Diagonal Processing
- 3:2/2:2 Pull-Down Progressive Processing
- i/p Conversion for 1080p 3 Playback
- Up-conversion to 1080p 4 Playback
- Video D/A Converter: 148.5MHz/12bit
- Progressive Scan
- Digital Noise Reduction: 3D-NR/Integrated NR
- Deep Color
- x.v.Color
- Picture Mode
Audio Features
- 192kHz/24bit Audio D/A Converter
- 96kHz Surround Re-master for All Formats (BD, DVD, CD and MP3 )
- Dolby Digital Plus: Decode and Bitstream output
- Dolby TrueHD: Decode and Bitstream output
- DTS-HD: Decode and Bitstream output
- Advanced Surround (V.S.S.)
- Night Surround Mode
- Dialogue Enhancer
- Dynamic Range Compression
Inputs / Outputs
- HDMI; Support features: Deep Color, x.v.Color, High Bit Rate Audio
- Component Video Out (Y, PB, PR)
- Video Out
- 2ch Audio Out
- Digital Audio Out: 1 optical
- SD Memory Card Slot
- USB Terminal
- Ethernet for Network (For BD-Live, VIERA CAST and Firmware Update)
Networking & Connectivity
- VIERA CAST (YouTube, Picasa)
- Compatible with BD-Live and BONUSVIEW
- Movie (AVCHD, MPEG2) & JPEG View with SD
- Memory Card Slot
- Music (MP3) and Photos (JPEG)
- Playback on USB
Supported Formats
- BD-ROM Playback: BD-Live
- BD-RE / BD-RE DL: BD-MV(BD-RE version3),JPEG (HD)
- BD-R/BD-R DL: BD-MV (BD-R version2)
- DVD-RAM Playback: DVD-VR, JPEG (HD), AVCHD
- DVD-ROM: DVD Video
- DVD-R/-RW/-R(DL) Playback: DVD Video, DVD-VR, AVCHD, (DVD-R/-R DL only)
- +R/+R(DL)/+RW Playback: DVD-VR, AVCHD
- CD, CD-R/-RW Playback: CD-DA, MP3 (CD-R/-RW only), JPEG (HD) (CD-R/-RW only)
- SD Memory Card: AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG (HD)
Other Features / Specifications
- VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4)
- Intelligent Auto Standby
- Standby Power Save
- Audio S/N: 115dB
- Dynamic Range: 100dB
- Power Source: AC 120V, 60Hz
- Power Consumption: 22W (Approx.)
- USB: MP3, JPEG (HD)
- VIERA CAST
- Weight (lb) (Approx.): 5.7 (Approx.)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 16-15/16" x 1-5/16" x 9-13/16"
- Support Features
- VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4)
- Weight: 8.6 lbs
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Panasonic DMP-BD605
• DMP-BD605K Blu-ray Player
UPC: 037988984190
MPN: DMPBD605K
Competitors
MSRP $199.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- profile 2.0 capable
- affordable price
- upgradable firmware
Cons
- not too far off from the cost of a PS3
- glossy cheap looking enclosure
- no 7.1-channel analog outs
Panasonic DMP-BD605
vs.
Memorex MVBD-2520
MSRP $249.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- Internet video streaming from popular online video services such as YouTube, Netflex, etc...
- upgradable firmware
- Profile 2.0 capable
Cons
- only $50 less than the PS3 Slim
- no built-in WiFi, compatible WiFi dongle is $100
- no internal storage - Profile 2.0 requires external storage be added
Panasonic DMP-BD605
vs.
Sony BDP-N460
MSRP $249.00
Released November, 2009
Pros
- profile 2.0
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
- slick aesthetic
Cons
- no HD DVD compatibility
- the last nail in the HD DVD coffin
- not all that attractive in terms of value next to a PS3 slim
Panasonic DMP-BD605
vs.
Toshiba BDX2000
MSRP $299.95
Released March, 2009
Pros
- Fast disc loading
- Excellent image quality
- Profile 2.0 compatible Blu-ray player - can play the latest optical media
Cons
- extremely bright blue bar - overly distracting, serves no purpose
- Front only USB access
- No You Tube/Netflix streaming
Panasonic DMP-BD605
vs.
JVC XV-BP1
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