Panasonic DMP-BD75 Ultra-Fast Booting Blu-ray Disc Player – $99.99
i’ve been expecting this Blu-ray player because it was announced in January, bought this to make use of with my Panasonic VIERA TV set. VIERA link is the principle reason i purchased this — it’s for our exercise room, and my wife hates all of the remotes. Great as a basic DVD/blu-ray player. Pop in a DVD, TV activates, and sets the perfect input. Also, one button number of Netflix works great, and the hot Netflix interface includes search. On screen interface can be really nice and straightforward to take advantage of. As will all new players, only has HDMI and composite video connectors, but single HDMI for video and audio is good and is needed for VIERA link.
Only cause of the 4 stars is DLNA (which in not only a problem with this device). Scripting this within the hopes of saving a minimum of one person the hours I spent setting this up. First, with my Windows 7 PC, the device was capable of see and play the Windows Media Center .wtv files (I actually have a TV tuner card in my PC), so that you can record shows for your PC and watch them in this player in another room. Compatibility with .wtv files was not mentioned within the manual, nor by Panasonic online support. Panasonic support also said that .mkv files would only play via a disk or the usb, but a number of my .mkv files on my PC did play using DLNA (for some reason, only the files with a facet ratio of 1024X576 or higher will play). Decided i wanted a media server.
After trying Tversity, Playon, and Serviio, none of which might work with the DMP-BD75, I installed Mezzmo on my PC. Worked like a champ! The player sees each of the files on my PC and that they play flawlessly over my home network.
Remote will only control TV volume, power, and input, so in case you switch to TV, you need to switch remotes. Have no idea why in TV mode the number keys couldn’t function to go into a channel number. Still, the remote will control all disc functions, Netflix, and all my video files via DLNA. Something with the remote and VIERA link, the enormous power button activates the player and also will switch on the television together. However, while you power down, using the big power button only turns off the player (which does make sense, it’s your decision to depart the television on). There’s a second power button for the television. In the event you turn off that button, both with shut down.
Overall, for slightly below $100 you cannot get it wrong. And in case you aren’t keen on DLNA or 3D, then this is able to be a 5 star player.
More Details
- Netflix, CinemaNow, Vudu compatible
- Ultra-Fast 0.5 sec booting
- New Stylish GUI
Panasonic DMP-BD75 Ultra-Fast Booting Blu-Ray Disc Player
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(March 2011)
Experience original movie quality with the DMP-BD75 Blu-ray Disc Player.
New Stylish Interface
a trendy and straightforward menu design is achieved due to large menu icons and illustrations. Operation is likewise easier for the Blu-ray Disc player, which incorporates a simple menu, because of its one-click action, you only place the handheld remote control cursor onto the menu item that you really want to make a choice, and the menu proceeds smoothly to the following screen. It is simple, even for first-time users.
NETFLIX, CINEMANOW, VUDU Compatible
Enjoy Streaming movies, shows, and other content.
Ultra Fast Booting Blu-ray Disc player
After starting the player, the time it takes from launching the menu to playing a disc is way shorter than in conventional models. Starting and loading the disc from standby can also be quick, for more well-off movie viewing.
Select Specifications
| Supported Formats | |
|---|---|
| BD-ROM Playback: | BD-Video |
| BD-RE / BD-RE DL: | Version 3, JPEG |
| BD-R/BD-R DL: | Version 2, MKV |
| DVD Playback: | DVD Video |
| DVD-R/-RW/-R(DL) Playback: | DVD Video, DVD-VR, AVCHD, MP3/JPEG (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL,) MKV (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL) |
| +R/+R(DL)/+RW Playback: | Video, AVCHD |
| CD-R/-RW: | CD-DA, MP3, JPEG, MKV |
| USB: | JPEG, MP3, MKV |
| LAN (Ethernet) Terminal : | Yes (for BD-Live and Firmware Update) |
| Input/Output | |
| HDMI (Output): | 1 |
| USB Port: | 1 (Front) |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Analog Audio Out: | 2ch |
| SD Memory Card Slot: | No |
| Ethernet: | Yes (for BD-Live and Firmware Update) |
| Weight and Dimensions | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD): | 16-15/16″ x 1-7/16″ x 7-1/16″ |
What’s within the Box
Panasonic DMP-BD75, Handheld remote control With Two AA Batteries, User’s Manual
