High Grade Audio Parts
High quality sound reproduction
High-precision audio processing by four independent 192 kHz 32-bit audio DACs for 7.1-channel sound ensure minimal noise. Highly durable corrosion-resistant gold-plated terminals maintain the high sound quality. The same high-grade capacitors found in top-class audio components are used for the signal and power supply circuits. The result is substantially less distortion, with smooth high frequencies and deep, rich bass. Insulators suppress housing vibration, greatly reducing noise interference and enabling faithful reproduction even of weak signal nuances that might otherwise be masked by vibration.
FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Playback
Reproduction of all image data from Hollywood 3D movies on discs
The advanced 2D image technologies of the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory have also been applied to 3D image playback, providing high quality images of the film that is approaching that of film. Lifelike 3D for beautifully reproduced images that leap off the screen with enhanced depth, luster and texture.
Adaptive Chroma Processing
Faithful color reproduction
Adaptive Chroma Processing is a high quality image-processing technology developed to precisely process each pixel of Blu-ray Disc™ video signals in the vertical and horizontal directions. Vertical color data has been increased 1.5 times (compared with 2010 models), allowing Adaptive Chroma Processing to reproduce color data more faithfully than ever before.
2D-3D Conversion
Watch 2D images in 3D
2D-3D Conversion enables conversion of 2D images on DVDs and Blu-ray™ Discs into 3D images with natural depth perception. Screen type (flat or round), and frame color are easily selectable. Watch your prized DVD movie collection in 3D for even greater viewing enjoyment. The new 2012 models can also convert content from VIERA Connect™* into 3D images of stunning depth.
24p Output for VOD
Cinematic playback for multi content
The Blu-ray Disc™ Players and Home Theaters not only play Blu-ray Discs™ and DVDs, but also video-on-demand movies content in the same 24p format as used at movie theaters. Connection to a 24p capable TV via an HDMI cable lets you enjoy a wide array of content with full cinematic picture quality.
*Requires a TV that supports 24p playback.
VIERA Connect™
Explore online entertainment
Panasonic upgraded its home AV online platform from VIERA CAST™ to VIERA Connect™ in Autumn 2011. This new platform not only offers users greater convenience but greatly enhances enjoyment as well. Now, you can enjoy an even wider variety of Internet content with family and friends from the comfort of your living room.
• BD87/77 only compatible with Netflix, CinemaNow, Vudu, Youtube.
• Additional services are available through VIERA Connect™. Network content services are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice.
• Netflix unlimited streaming membership required.
• Requires broadband Internet service.
See page 27 for regarding other content and trademarks.
About VIERA Connect™
• VIERA Connect™ home screen is subject to change without notice.
• All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
• Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.
• Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.
• Not all features of websites or service content may be available.
• The Amazon Instant Video™, Netflix, CinemaNow, YouTube™, Dailymotion, USTREAM®, tagesschau, Hulu Plus, Pandora®, SHOUTcast, FOX Sports™, MLB, MLS, Facebook, Twitter®, Picasa Web Albums™, AccuWeather, AP names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners in the United States and other countries.
• The Skype name, associated trademarks and logos and the “S” symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.
• Attention: it is not possibl e to make emergency calls with Skype™.
• The information presented here is based on comparisons with Panasonic’s 2012 products as of the end of December 2011. Functions and ser vices may change. The names and market releases of the products, functions and services listed here vary depending on the country.
• Not all apps are initially included and some require downloading or purchasing.
Original Panasonic Skype Functions
Enjoy communication in your living room with family and friends
Auto Answering Video Message
Record an original message and use it as your answering video message. The message will play automatically when you receive a phone call while you are away.
Video Voice Mail Recording
Callers can record messages while you are away onto an SD Memory Card* so you can watch the messages when you return home.
*Minimum 512MB required.
DLNA
Smart home networking
DLNA-certified Blu-ray Disc™ Players and Home Theaters are easy to use with your home network. Share and enjoy digital photos (JPEG), music (MP3, WMA) and videos (AVCHD, WMV) by simply connecting to a home network (LAN). For example, you can install a special app on your smartphone and use it to access a DLNA-certified PC via a Wi-Fi router in another room. The PC works as a DLNA server where your collection of movies, photos and videos is stored. You can access, browse and view media stored on the server while in another room without having to worry about shuffling discs.
• Requires Windows 7 Operating System. Playability may depend on PC performance.
External HDD Playback
Easily enjoy stored content
The 2012 Blu-ray Disc™ Players and Home Theaters are compatible with NTFS (NT File System) format external hard disk drives, so you can enjoy music (FLAC, MP3), photos (JPEG, MPO), and camcorder video content (AVCHD, MP4) archived on an external HDD.
• Playback is not possible with some external hard disk drives.
Smartphone Remote Control
Operation via a smartphone
Download the Panasonic remote control apps for free and turn your iPhone® or compatible Android™ device into a versatile remote. You can also search for additional entertainment and movie information. By installing the Panasonic remote control apps onto your smartphone, you can easily operate your Blu-ray Disc™ Players and Home Theaters by tapping and swiping on your smartphone.
• iPhone Remote Control App must be downloaded from the App Store (iTunes Store).
• For this function, a wireless LAN environment is required.
• System Requirements: iPod touch 3rd generation or later, iPhone 3GS or later, iOS version 4.2 or later.
Wi-Fi Built-in
Easily connect a home network
A Wi-Fi system is built right into the main unit so you can enjoy VIERA Connect™ and BD-Live™ content without having to connect the Blu-ray Disc™ Players and Home Theaters with a LAN cable or wireless LAN adaptor.
• A wireless LAN environment is required.
Multi-User Mode
Enjoy with favorite setting
As many as 4 users can be registered. Not only can each user’s name be set but also all of the user’s favorite settings, including the user’s icon, favorite home screen wallpaper, picture mode and audio mode.
Touch Pad Remote Control
Intuitive operation
The remote controls for the DMP-BBT01, BDT500 and BDT320 have a touch pad for intuitive operation so you can simply swipe your fingertips across the remote control so you can easily navigate through the GUI on the screen.