CES 2009: Pioneer presents 4 new Blu-Ray players

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Pioneer has announced four new Blu-Ray players; one being the high-end Elite BDP-09FD.
Pioneer says that flagship Pioneer Elite player is a highly sophisticated multimedia machine that plays not only Blu-ray Discs but also DVDs upscaled to 1080p (and 24 fps) resolution and CD content.

Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD
The flagship Pioneer Elite player is a highly sophisticated multimedia machine that plays not only Blu-ray Discs but also DVDs upscaled to 1080p (and 24 fps) resolution and CD content with unbelievable clarity, and is also BD-Live ready. 


Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD

The much anticipated BDP-09FD was engineered to provide the ultimate viewing experience and raise the bar for all future CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc players. On full display on the showroom floor, this BD player has created the home entertainment standard for design, build and performance quality.  

Profile 2.0 has been integrated and the player fully support the BD-Live feature. BDP-09FD also has two HDMI outputs; both supporting all the new HD audio formats and 1080p24. Audio can be outputted through a 7.1 analogues output. Colours are controlled by a 16-bit processor that has the ability to output 16-bit colours as well.


Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD

A 4 GB internal cache is found inside the cabinet, too.

Price: 2200 US dollars.

Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD
A Blu-ray Disc player designed for custom home entertainment installations, the BDP-23FD includes one GB of internal on-board memory for BD-Live content along with an additional USB storage port, 7.1 channel analog output and the following features:


Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD

RS-232C Interface that allows for home automation with complete control of the player.
Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) Multi-Channel – jitter-free audio for new advanced HD audio formats.
KURO Link Picture Mode: When connected to a KURO television, a new, dedicated A/V mode perfectly syncs and optimizes the image.

Pioneer BDP-320
A welcome addition to the Pioneer line of Blu-ray disc players, this player allows for quick playback of BD-Live content stored on the included one GB of internal memory and a secondary USB storage connection. 


Pioneer BDP-320

The BDP-320 also allows for 7.1-channel analog output and a series of picture adjustment features including:
48-Bit Deep Color Support ensures a vibrant viewing experience by improving subtle color gradations in movie scenes.
Picture Control Suite creates a finely tuned image with thirteen different video adjustments.
Noise Reduction Circuits improve the image quality of lower-quality DVD content.
KURO Link Picture Mode: When connected to a KURO television, a new, dedicated A/V mode perfectly syncs and optimizes the image.

Pioneer BDP-120
Uncover more than just movies with the new Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray Disc player. A player that plays your movies in full high definition and lets you go online via BD-Live to download extras like movie trailers, special features and more onto a connected flash drive.


Pioneer BDP-120

The BDP-120 supports DTS-HD Master and Dolby TrueHD as well as 1080p24 output from the HDMI port.

No word on prices yet. All three players are slated for April 2009.