• Blu-Ray Disc.

    • Introducing the Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player
    Be the first to experience the future of home entertainment.
    See it. Hear it. Feel it. Live it.

    Blu-Ray is:

    • Dazzling HD Images
      See It.

      Using P4HD, the Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player can process 15 billion pixels per second, producing images with an astounding depth and clarity rendered in rich, vibrant colors.

      Viewed on the Panasonic 1080p plasma screen, it will be the most beautiful picture you've ever seen.

    • Explosive HD Sound
      Hear It.

      Radiant HD images take on a whole new dimension when coupled with remarkable 7.1 channel surround sound.

      From the delicate rise of a misty cloud, to the thunderous boom of a concert hall fortissimo, Panasonic brings you magnificent sound that embodies both power and purity.

    • One-touch control
      Feel It.

      Panasonic puts the future of entertainment in your hands with the push of a single button.

      The EZ Sync HDAVI Control links the operation of your entire Panasonic home theater system, making it easy to enjoy the beauty of HD entertainment and Blu-ray technology.

    • A Complete Solution
      Live It.

      With seamless integration and sophisticated design, the Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player, home theater receiver, surround sound speakers, and HD plasma deliver the best in Blu-ray technology.

      Amazing performance in a complete, impeccably stylish package - this is the ultimate home theater system.

    About Blu-Ray Disc

    • Next Generation Format
      A Revolutionary Format

      Blu-ray Disc is the next generation format for High Definition entertainment. It's a new dimension in sound and image quality, and it's the future of your home theater.

      A Blu-ray disc looks a lot like a DVD, but its performance far exceeds its predecessor. Blu-ray discs have a huge storage capacity for greater audio/video detail, interactive functions for better user control, and a hard coating that resists scratches and dust.

    • Immense Storage
      More Content, Better Quality

      Blu-ray Discs provide a storage capacity of 25GB in a single layer and an amazing 50GB in dual layer - ten times the capacity of a conventional single-layer DVD (4.7GB).

      That's room for 9 hours of High Definition content or tens of thousands of songs, all on one disc. And because Blu-ray discs store so much more data, you'll also experience a complete upgrade in sound and image quality.

    • Revolutionary Video Performance
      Stunning Picture Quality

      With high compression rates and a data transfer speed about three times faster than DVD, Blu-ray Discs deliver unsurpassed image quality.

      To make the most of the huge amount of data stored on Blu-ray discs, our Panasonic Blu-ray Disc player uses super-high-speed P4HD. The result is stunning, richly detailed pictures like you've never seen before.

    • Unbelievable Audio Quality
      7.1 Channel Powerful Surround Sound

      Thanks to Blu-ray, there's no better way to experience true-to-life audio in a home theater environment. A Blu-ray Disc holds much more audio data than its CD and DVD predecessors, which means more intricate and layered sound.

      The Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player reproduces it all and harnesses the awesome power of Dolby Digital® Plus 7.1 Channel Surround Sound. You'll be blown away.

    • Interactive Features
      Intelligent, Intuitive Design

      Blu-ray Discs store information on multiple layers and utilize Java technology, providing an interactivity unimaginable with yesterday's DVDs. There are unlimited application possibilities - for example, you could access a pop-up menu or activate a keyword search without ever pausing your video stream. Blu-ray Disc takes interactivity and functionality to a whole new level.

    • Support from over 170 Partners
      Wide Compatibility

      Blu-ray Disc was developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), a group of over 170 leading consumer electronics, personal computer and media manufacturers, and Blu-ray Disc technology is supported by dozens of film, gaming, media, and electronics companies. Panasonic currently sits on the Board of Directors of the BDA.

    FAQs

    • What is Blu-ray Disc?

      • Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next-generation optical media format, offering the following key features:
        1. Largest capacity (25GB single layer, 50GB dual layer) - Holds 10 times the content of DVDs. Blu-ray is particularly well-suited for High-Definition feature films, with extended levels of interactive features. A single Blu-ray Disc can back up almost the entire hard drive of an ordinary home PC.
        2. Pristine picture quality - Capable of supporting full High-Definition resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels).
        3. Best possible audio - Provides lossless surround sound.
        4. Enhanced interactivity - Seamless menu navigation, exciting new features, and the capability for network/Internet connection.
        5. Broadest industry support - Ensures more choice for consumers.
        6. Disc durability - New breakthroughs in hard-coating technologies mean that Blu-ray Discs offer the strongest resistance to scratches and fingerprints.

    • Why is the format called Blu-ray Disc?

      • The Naming Game

      The name Blu-ray comes from the blue-violet laser beam used to read and write data on a Blu-ray Disc (CDs and DVDs use a red laser beam).

      The blue laser has a much shorter wavelength than a red laser, which is one reason that Blu-ray discs are able to hold so much more data.

    • What is the difference between Blu-ray Disc and DVD?

      • BD vs. DVD

      Blu-ray discs (BDs) have the same physical dimensions as CDs and DVDs. But just as DVD provided a substantial increase in storage capacity compared to CD, Blu-ray Disc represents an increase over DVD capacity by 5 to 10 times.

      Similar to CD, Blu-ray Disc is being manufactured as a single substrate disc, which is unlike DVD. This manufacturing process does not require the bonding of two substrates, resulting in less production material, shorter production time, and ultimately lower production costs per disc.

    • What companies support Blu-ray Disc?

      • Wide Compatibility
        1. Industry Support
        2. Panasonic (Matsushita Electric)
        3. Apple
        4. Dell Inc.
        5. Hewlett Packard Company
        6. Hitachi, Ltd.
        7. LG Electronics Inc.
        8. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
        9. Pioneer Corporation
        10. Royal Philips Electronics
        11. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
        12. Sharp Corporation
        13. Sony Corporation
        14. TDK Corporation
        15. Thomson
        16. Twentieth Century Fox
        17. Walt Disney Pictures and Television
        18. Warner Bros.
      • Studio Support
        1. Lion's Gate
        2. MGM
        3. Paramount
        4. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
        5. Twentieth Century Fox
        6. Walt Disney Pictures and Television (including Walt Disney Home Entertainment, Hollywood Pictures Home Video, Touchstone Home Entertainment, Miramax Home Entertainment, Dimension Home Video and Disney DVD)
        7. Warner Bros. (including New Line Cinema and HBO Video)
      • Game Support
        1. EA
        2. Vivendi Universal Games
        3. PlayStation 3 (PS3 will have an integrated Blu-ray Disc drive)
      • Music Support
        1. Universal Music Group
        2. Sony BMG

    • What are the planned formats for Blu-ray Disc?

      Blu-ray Formats
      • BD-ROM - read-only format for software, games and movie distribution
      • BD-R - write-once recordable format for HDTV recording and PC data storage
      • BD-RE - rewritable format for HDTV recording and PC data storage
      • Hybrid Disc (single-sided, triple-layer) - Can hold 25GB or Blu-ray Disc content and 8.5GB of DVD content (standard definition) all on one side of the disc. A hybrid disc containing 50GB Blu-ray content and 8.5GB DVD content is currently in the works.

    • What is the storage capacity of Blu-ray Disc?

      Storage Capacity
      • A single-layer disc can hold 25GB on one side.
      • A dual-layer disc can hold 50GB on one side.
      • In the near future, capacity will be increased as additional layers are added - there have been announcements of 100GB (4-layer) discs and laboratory work is being conducted with a 200GB disc.

    • When will Blu-ray Disc products be available?

      Product Availability
      • During the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, more than 20 companies announced Blu-ray Disc products, including players, recorders, High Definition computer drives, recordable media and PC applications, and over 100 movie and music titles were announced as well. In fact, many Blu-ray Disc movie titles are currently available from some of the biggest studios. Our Panasonic Blu-ray Disc products are already available for purchase.

    • What's the difference between 1080i and 1080p?

      1080i vs. 1080p
      • 1080p refers to the resolution of the picture with progressive (p) multiple full frames, producing an image which appears more like film. 1080i refers to the resolution of a picture with interlaced (i) fields which fit together to form one full frame, producing an image which has a TV-like quality.
      • Blu-ray Disc offers 1080p video resolution - HDTV video quality that far surpasses any other medium or broadcast format available today. Blu-ray Disc's High Definition video quality is unmatched: resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 and up to a 54Mbit/sec bandwith (roughly double that of a normal HDTV broadcast).

    • Will Blu-ray Disc products play DVDs?

      Backward Compatibility
      • Yes, our Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-ray Disc Player will play DVDs. The Blu-ray Disc system uses the same 12cm and 8cm disc sizes, so Blu-ray Disc products are backward compatible with all your CDs, DVDs, and other optical disc formats.

    • What is an HDMI connector?

      HDMI
      • HDMI delivers uncompressed High-Definition video and multi-channel digital audio signals through a single cable to all compatible components, providing the best Blu-ray Disc experience possible.

    • Will Blu-ray Disc require a cartridge?

      No Cartridge Necessary
      • No. A Blu-ray Disc has the same dimensions as a DVD and CD and, like its predecessors, does not require a cartridge. This makes it possible to create Blu-ray Disc products that are compatible with CDs and DVDs, allowing for a seamless transition to the new technology. Likewise, the technology is perfectly suitable for integration in small form factor equipment, like notebook computers.

    • Will Blu-ray Disc require an Internet connection?

      Extras with Internet
      • No, you will not need an Internet connection for standard playback of Blu-ray Disc movies. The Internet connection will only be needed for value-added features such as downloading new extras, watching recent movie trailers, web browsing and more on Internet-ready models.

    Panasonic Hollywood Labs

    End-to-End Expertise

    Panasonic is committed to working with the film industry to develop new concepts and create standardized formats for audio/video products and content distribution.

    Panasonic Hollywood Labs (PHL) uses its expertise in Blu-ray to develop technologies for encoding, authoring, and disc replication - ensuring an end-to-end capability that few can rival.

    Products

    • DMP-BD10
      Blu-ray Disc ™ Player

      • The Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-ray Disc player unleashes the power of Blu-ray. With its advanced P4HD processing power, the DMP-BD10 provides truly amazing image and sound quality.
      • And the DMP-BD10 also comes equipped with the EZ Sync HDAVI Control, so you can control your entire home theater system at the push of a single button.

      • SPECs

        • P4HD
        • Advanced I/P Conversion
        • 16-Level Motion Detection
        • Diagonal Processing
        • 296KHz/14-bit Video D/A Converter
        • EZ Sync HDAVI Control

    • SA-XR700
      Home Theater Receiver

      • The Panasonic SA-XR700 reproduces massive amounts of audio data without degrading it, and outputs plenty of clean power to drive the speakers, providing the perfect audio complement to Blu-ray's outstanding video quality.
      • With multiple HDMI connections, the SA-XR700 integrates easily and seamlessly into your HD home theater system.

      • SPECs

        • Full-Digital Amplifier with Advanced Dual and Triple Amp Drive Technology
        • HDMI with 1080p HD Video Transmission
        • 32 audio streams
        • Audio processing over 1,000 times faster than typical CD players
        • 192kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter
        • Virtual Battery Operation
        • Dolby® Digital Plus 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Ready
        • Upgradeable to DTS-HD and Dolby® TrueHD High Resolution 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Formats**
        • Rear Wireless Ready with optional Panasonic SH-FX60 2-Way Wireless Receiver
        • EZ Sync HDAVI Control
          • ** Via firmware upgrade that will be available shortly.

    • SB-TP1000
      High Definition Speaker System

      • Taking HD entertainment even further, Panasonic has developed the Twin Center Speaker system. By integrating the center speaker into two side speakers, this system creates pristine acoustic ambience and outstanding surround effect.
      • And the SB-TP1000 speaker system's slick design blends perfectly with your Panasonic flat-panel TV.

      • SPECs

        • 32 streams of audio
        • Twin Center Speaker Technology
        • DVD-Audio Ready, Wide Frequency Range
        • Wall mountable or adjustable as freestanding installations
        • EZ Sync HDAVI Control

    • TH-65PX600U
      Plasma TV

      • The Panasonic 1080p Plasma TV screen displays smooth images and great detail, and its processor and driver maintain the highest quality data from input all the way to output.
      • The TH-65PX600U brings out the best from Blu-ray technology, giving you crisp, vivid still pictures and smooth, sharp motion images - plus the grandeur only a 65-inch screen can provide.

      • SPECs

        • 9th generation 1080p HD Panel
        • Real Black Creation: Up to 5,000:1 Contrast Ratio
        • Real Gamma Control: Up to 4,906 shades of gradation
        • Advanced 3D Color Management
        • Sub-Pixel Controller
        • Triple HDMI Terminals with HDAVI Control
        • PC Input (15-pin d-sub)
        • Photo Viewer (SD)

    Where to Buy

    • Panasonic Blu-ray Player
    • Dazzling images, explosive sound, unparalleled detail - Blu-ray will change the way you view HD. To discover the future of home entertainment, visit the following locations, where you can experience firsthand the amazing power of the new Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player.

  • Glossary

      Blu-ray, Blu-ray Disc
      Next-generation optical disc format, able to store large amounts of audio and video data for optimal HD performance.

      CD
      Compact Disc. First-generation optical media, stores up to 700MB of data.
      DVD
      Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc. Second-generation optical media, stores up to 9.4GB of data.
      Gigabyte (GB)
      Equals about 1,000 megabytes (MB). A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc stores up to 50GB of data.
      HDTV
      High Definition Television, producing much higher quality images than standard definition TVs. Displays from 720 to 1,080 visible lines.
      Layer
      On a Blu-ray disc, data is recorded on a single side of the disc, but can be stored on separate data layers, holding up to 50GB of data.
      SDTV
      Standard Definition Television, i.e. conventional television sets, based on the NTSC or PAL standards.
      P*HD
      Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD. Processes 15 billion pixels per second, using information from 60 surrounding pixels to generate each pixel, for incredible resolution.
      Advanced I/P Conversion
      When converting interlaced scan signals to progressive scan signals, lines skipped by the interlaced signals are interpolated by their surrounding pixels or fields.
      16-Level Motion Detection
      P*HD categorizes the image motion of each pixel into one of 16 levels, from stationary to super fast, applying the most suitable progressive processing.
      Diagonal Processing
      P*HD quickly identifies diagonals and applies correction to the pixels accordingly, providing smooth, sharp diagonal lines in moving and still images.
      296MHz/14bit Video D/A Converter
      Provides high-quality 4x oversampling for 1080i/720p output and renders ultra-fine images with smooth gradation, allowing the DMP-BD10 to reproduce up to nearly 4400 billion colors.
      EZ Sync™ HDAVI Control
      Uses HDMI connections to control entire Panasonic home theater*. Switches all compatible connected devices on or off with one button, and automatically selects the input.
      * Must be EZ-Sync compatible Panasonic components.
      Triple Amp Drive
      Uses three amps to drive each front channel during stereo reproduction, adding richness and depth to sound.
      192kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter
      Uses Advanced Segment D-A processing, which applies multi-bit processing to establish audio reference and 1bit processing to render delicate nuances.
      Virtual Battery Operation
      Prevents AC power supply noise from entering the audio circuitry, isolating sound localization and helping preserve audio signal purity.
      DTS-HD
      A single data stream that carries both core and extension data, delivering lossless surround sound and ensuring the highest quality audio performance.
      Dolby® TrueHD
      Sound compression format adopted as an optional format for the Blu-ray Disc. Supports 8-channel playback with a max bit rate of 18 Mbps (24-bit/96kHz).
      Dolby® Digital Plus, 7.1 Channel Surround Sound
      New standard format following Dolby Digital, able to handle up to 14 (13.1) channels so it can support high-quality, next-generation Blu-ray Discs.
      Twin Center Speaker Technology
      Integrates the center speaker into the front left and right speakers; sound seems to come from the center of the screen regardless of listening position.
      1080p
      Picture resolution is 1,080 vertical pixels by 1,920 horizontal pixels. The "p" stands for progressive scanning.
      Contrast Ratio
      Provides deep blacks and bright whites for a clear and lifelike picture.
      Real Gamma Control
      Makes it possible to reproduce full-time, full-pixel images with 3,072 equivalent steps of gradation, so even the most detailed parts of an image are rendered with beautiful smoothness.
      Sub-Pixel Controller
      Eliminates jagged or blurred diagonal lines and produces smoother edges by processing each color separately.
      HDMI
      Allows uncompressed video and multi-channel audio data to be input to the display device through a single cable.
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