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Panasonic DMP-BD55
First seen: 17 september 2008
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User Score (117)9.0
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Expert Score (5)6.5
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- great sound, 0 compliant, weighty sound, ray is stunning, handles all audio formats
- slow load time, like all blu, nothing at this money, 1 audio out, sd card not included
Panasonic DMP-BD55
The Panasonic DMP-BD55 is a video player and recorder. It is the successor of the older DMP-BD50. However, the Panasonic DMP-BD55 has a slimmer, sleeker look compared to its predecessor, without the large, clunky flip-down panel that is replaced instead by a DVD-like disc tray in the center of the unit. It measures 16.9 inches x 9.5 inches x 2.2 inches (W x D x H) in dimension, and weighs approximately 5.7 lbs, covered in a black enclosure.
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See morePanasonic DMP-BD55
The Panasonic DMP-BD55 is a video player and recorder. It is the successor of the older DMP-BD50. However, the Panasonic DMP-BD55 has a slimmer, sleeker look compared to its predecessor, without the large, clunky flip-down panel that is replaced instead by a DVD-like disc tray in the center of the unit. It measures 16.9 inches x 9.5 inches x 2.2 inches (W x D x H) in dimension, and weighs approximately 5.7 lbs, covered in a black enclosure.
Features
The Panasonic DMP-BD55 can support media types such as CD, DVD, BD-R, CD-R, BD-RE, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, BD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, and DVD-R DL. Besides that, it also has a video D/A converter that has a specification of 12 bit/ 148.5 MHz and an audio D/A converter of 24 bit/ 192 kHz. In addition to that, there are also built-in audio decoders such as DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder and Dolby Digital Plus. The Panasonic DMP-BD55 uses a media load tray. It supports digital video standard including DivX and AVCHD, as well as digital audio standards of MP3. Other than that, it also supports upscaling and has an output resolution of 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. In terms of its DVD, it is MP3 compatible. Besides that, additional features include BD-Live, BonusView, JPEG photo playback, progressive scanning, and 3:2 pull down compensation. As for its audio system, it has a surround sound output mode, with advanced virtual surround sound (V.S.S.) surround sound effects. Besides that, it also has a response bandwidth of 4 to 44000 Hz. Other than that, it has a dynamic range of 100 dB and a signal to noise ratio of 115 dB. Total harmonic distortion is at 0.003%. In addition to that, the Panasonic DMP-BD55’s audio system supports digital audio formats of FTS digital output and Dolby Digital output. The Panasonic DMP-BD55 comes with a universal remote control for added convenience. In terms of its connections, it has connectors consisting of 7.1 channel audio line-out (RCA phono x 8), HDMI output (19 pin HDMI type A), Ethernet (RJ-45), SPDIF output, component video output (RCA phono x3), composite video output (RCA phono), and SPDIF output (TOSLINK). Besides that, the Panasonic DMP-BD55 also has a single SDHC memory card. It also comes with an A/V cable. The Panasonic DMP-BD55 runs on a power consumption of 21 Watts.
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Panasonic DMP-BD55 Blu-ray Player
Reviewer: TrustedReviews4 December 2008Not so long ago we tested the Panasonic DMP-BD35 and were quite frankly blown away by its superb hi-def picture performance and comprehensive feature list, which were made all the more remarkable by its reasonable price tag. Read more
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Panasonic DMP-BD55 Blu-ray Player
Reviewer: UltimateAVmag.com1 December 2008As with every other Blu-ray player I've tested, the BD55 doesn't measure up to the PS3 in its speed, but it's better than most dedicated players. The responsiveness of the PS3 is hard to beat, but if you need multichannel analog outputs, the PS3 isn't even in contention. Other notable flaws with the gaming system include its crop-duster-loud CPU fan and having to use an aftermarket IR remote. The BD55 is a step up in performance from every other Blu-ray player I've... Read more
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DMP-BD55
Reviewer: Stuff.tv21 January 2009A fantastic all-round Blu-ray player that will shine with the right audio setup Read more
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Panasonic DMP-BD55
Reviewer: DigitalVersus10 December 2008Making up for the main problems found in previous generations of Panasonic Blu-ray players, the BD55 is an excellent all-rounder that it's difficult to fault on any point. Read more
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Panasonic DMP-BD55
Reviewer: CNET1 October 2008The bottom line: The Panasonic DMP-BD55 is the best standalone Blu-ray we've tested and it's a good choice for those with older receivers, but most people will get the same performance out of the cheaper DMP-BD35. Read more
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"I'm Sold on Blu-Ray"
Reviewer: CNET12 December 2008This is my first BluRay player and I could not be happier. Prior to making a purchase my only HD experience was via Verizon's FIOS service, which is a very good service IMO. But the quality of the picture (which is still very good) can't hold a candle to this BR player. I had done extensive research and this seemed to be the player for me based on my non-HDMI AVR requirements. Picture/Audio quality is tremendous and DVD playback is just fine. Speed is a bit slow compared... Read more
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Perfect
Reviewer: OneCall5 December 2008I choose this product b/c of all the great reviews I got off cnet. They weren't lying. It's great. It's better than using a PS3 b/c it has some audio options that the PS3 doesn't and it's truely lossless. The PS3 uses PCM to bit stream conversion... not good. That won't matter unless you have a high quality surround sound system. Also, you can get the bd35 and it does nearly everything the 55 does and it's $100 cheaper. I'm a stickler for high quality electronics so I... Read more
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Terrible Junk - long LOADING times - terrible
Reviewer: Amazon18 September 2009Whoever writes these long reviews on this site must work for Panasonic. This unit is terrible. Takes forever to load a DVD (average 2-3 min). Press Eject - it takes 30-40 sec. to eject a disk. Remote funcions responses are slow, no way to get to main menu quick, FWD buttons are slow responsive, it freezed and went crazy trying to load CRANK 2 blueray. I read a lot of good reviews before I bought this unit. Decided to go with Panasonic because I read the Sony units load... Read more
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Reviewer: mike.m, AfterDawn.com30 September 2009
Pros: The best Picture and Sound I've seen on a Blu-ray player yet. Very fast and quiet. BD-Live and Firmware update(s). Upconversion is one of the best I've seen. Design and build quality is good and slim. Blue LED in front looks nice when room is dark. Neatly hidden playback controls. SD-card slot. Cons: Price is a bit expensive. Slow load times as with any blu-ray player, still the fastest I've seen though. No wireless or USB. Can't play certain region DVD's. Review:... Read more
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Better Blu Ray Player
Reviewer: PriceGrabber27 January 2009This replaced an older Philips player and performs a lot better at a cheaper price although it is still high. Internet update is a plus over download to CD. Speed still seems a bit slow. Sound capabilities set it apart from cheaper models. The upscaling of regular DVDs is very good. SD card slot good - too bad not multicard (Philips had this). Cheap plastic latch on card slot cover broke but can be glued back - poor design. Panasonic brand has been reliable for me. Read more
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