Panasonic is still very committed to the Blu-ray format and has announced six new players for 2014. The flagship DMP-BDT700 can process 4K content and has a HDMI 2.0 output - despite the lack of a 4K Blu-ray standard.
Panasonic 4K Blu-ray – without 4K Blu-ray
A new 4K Blu-ray-standard will not be announced until year-end, but Panasonic already has a Blu-ray player that can process 4K content.
We picked up on the first details of the DMP-BDT700 in February, and Panasonic has now confirmed details and the design. The Blu-ray player supports 4K in up to 60 fps and can process a 4K signal from start to end without downscaling. Panasonic is not making it clear why this is necessary as current Blu-ray discs cannot store 4K content, but Panasonic says that it is possible to reproduce 4K photos from a camera in all their glory. Full HD Blu-ray discs will also be upscaled to 4K.
The player has two HDMI outputs and also packs analog 7.1 audio outputs. It offers TV apps and supports 192kHz/32bit audio. Lastly, it has built-in WiFi, Miracast and support for Flac.
Panasonic is also launching five other Blu-ray players that you can learn more about here. We have included the specifications for all models below. The Blu-ray players will be available soon.
DMP-BDT700
4K 60p Output / 4K JPEG Playback / 4K Direct Chroma Up-scaling
FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Playback
2D-3D Conversion
Video on Demand in HD Quality
TWIN HDMI
High Grade 192kHz/32bit DAC x 4
7.1ch Analog Audio Output / Pure Audio on HDMI / FLAC Compatibility
Internet Apps / Web Browser / DLNA (DMP/DMR) / Network Drive Access
External HDD Playback
Built-in Wi-Fi / Miracast / Multi-User Mode
Aluminum Front Panel
DMP-BDT460
4K JPEG Playback
Built-in 4K(UHD) Up-scaling
FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Playback
2D-3D Conversion
TWIN HDMI
FLAC Compatibility
Built-in Wi-Fi / Miracast / Internet Apps / Web Browser / DLNA (DMP/DMR) / Network Drive Access
External HDD Playback
DMP-BDT360
FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Playback
2D-3D Conversion
Video on Demand in HD Quality
FLAC Compatibility
Internet Apps / Web Browser / DLNA (DMP/DMR) / Network Drive Access
Built-in Wi-Fi / Miracast / Multi-User Mode
Multi-direction Form Design
DMP-BDT260
FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Playback
Video on Demand in HD Quality
FLAC Compatibility
Internet Apps / DLNA (DMP/DMR) / Network Drive Access / External HDD Playback
Built-in Wi-Fi / Multi-User Mode
Multi-direction Form Design
DMP-BDT160
FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Playback
Video on Demand in HD Quality
FLAC Compatibility
Internet Apps / DLNA (DMP/DMR) / Network Drive Access / External HDD Playback
Wireless LAN capable with optional adaptor / Multi-User Mode
Multi-direction Form Design
DMP-BD81
FULL HD Blu-ray Disc Playback
Video on Demand in HD Quality
Internet Apps (Simple) / Network Drive Access
Wireless LAN Capable with Optional Adaptor
Multi-User Mode
Multi-direction Form Design / Compact Chassis
Panasonic's flagship Blu-ray has 4K & HDMI 2.0
