Advantages of Digital Media Player

As with any other new technological arrival, digital media player comes with features that perfectly go with the latest needs.

Advantages of Digital Media Player

Advantages of Digital Media Player

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Advantages of Digital Media Player

Advantages of Digital Media Player

Digital media player stores picture, video, and music files. It offers all the options that you would love to see in such devices. It allows you to transfer these files from the Computer to the player. It keeps large files in compressed form, acts 10: 1 rate, and store the information as flash memory.

If you are deciding to buy a digital media player, better do some study first to make sure that you are adding a worthy component to your entertainMent system? If you are unable to decide, look at the following details to make sure you are getting the right thing.

Handling: You will find a digital media player the easiest to handle device. Whatyou have to do is to transfer the digital file to the player; the rest will be very easy. Finding your files and other navigations are very simple and easy. A digital media player is a simple and Fast-to-handle device, do not worry about it.

Files Storage Flexibility: You should know that if you add a media player to your online system, means you are adding a lot of flexibility to it. Finding and switching between files are Fast and simple. Its greater flexibility shows in terms of the physical layout of the system; all the files are stored on the media player and the player takes care of all the files in an easier and flexible way. Files like the ones of pictures, audio, and video will be conveniently stored in a logical order.

Convenience: You can search the movie or anyother file with all the ease and convenience. You do not have to bother with the DVDs, searching for the movie or music you want to Watch or listen. You will get the electronic directory with all the lists of stored files; just click on the desired one and it will go on. Moreover, you can Watch the movie right on your TV screen. All such operations are very skillfully designed to offer the maximum convenience.

Safe and Secure: CDs or DVDs do not remain long in good condition. They can be damaged by any accident or mishandling, or may get lost, or the quality of movie print on CD or DVD deteriorates over time. No such problems ever exist in digital media player. Whatever is stored, will remain in perfect conditions for much longer period of time. Just store the files and forget aboutits safety or security.

If you frequently use your entertainMent system to listen to music or Watch movies, sure to digital media player will be of great use. Your task will become much easier and Fast, and you do not have to worry about handling bundles of DVDs and CDs. The ease and convenience of use will offer you more comfortable enjoyMent.

Advantages of Digital Media Player

Best Blu-Ray Players For 2011-Top Ten Recommended

Every year, all the major Blu-Ray manufacturers like Sony, Panasonic, LG, Samsung come out with a new line-up of Blu-Ray Players. They try to incorporate new and innovative features that will separate them from the competition and win over consumers. In 2011 we have seen over a dozen new models being released, with even more to come. Samsung, alone has released seven new players. I know with all the old players still available and the new players being release; it can get a little confusing trying to decide which player would best suit your HD requireMents. Here is a list of the top ten most recomMended Blu-Ray players to help make the decision a little easier.

Best Blu-Ray Players For 2011-Top Ten Recommended

Best Blu-Ray Players For 2011-Top Ten Recommended

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Best Blu-Ray Players For 2011-Top Ten Recommended

Best Blu-Ray Players For 2011-Top Ten Recommended

Panasonic DMP-BDT110-Great Blu-Ray Players do not need to cost a bundle.Panasonic's DMP-BDT110 Blu-Ray Player proves this by offering us a great player at a very reasonable price. You can Watch stunning 3D images or use standard Blu-Rays and DVDs for spectacular HD viewing. It is packed with other features such as Wi-Fi capability-LAN Adapter is required, Online Streaming capability, Skype, DLNS, Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD and so much more.

Pros: Easy to use Streaming Services-Affordable Price-Skype

Cons: No built-in BD Live memory-Only WI-FI ' Ready '-LAN Adapter Sold Separately

Price you should look for when purchasing-Under $ 150.00

Panasonic DMP-BDT210-Touch-Free Sensor playback/Full HD 3D/2D to 3D Conversion/built-in Wi-Fi/Skype Video Calls/AVCHD, MKV, MP3, JPEG compatible/USB-The PanasonicDMP-BDT210 seems to be equipped with every possible Blu-Ray feature and more. You not only get a great Blu-Ray player capable of Full HD 10810p/24 video resolution on standard 2D Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Rays; but the player can even convert 2D into 3D images Discs. Built-in Wi-Fi will allow you easy access to Online Streaming Media (via VieraCast) and Skype Video Calls.

Pros: Easy to use Streaming Services-built-in WI-FI-Very Fast Loading Speeds

Cons: No built-in BD Live memory-No Hulu Plus and MLB.tv

Price you should look for when purchasing-Under $ 200.00

Panasonic DMP-BD75- The DMP-BD75 is a very affordable Blu-Ray player from Panasonic that should provide consumers with great video and audio performance. Offering1080p/24 playback on Blu-Ray discs and support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Extra features include online streaming from Netflix, CinemaNow ans VUDU. It has a front panel USB port, is DLNA certified, supports BD Live (Profile 2.0) and Multi Format Playback. Panasonic has developed a new user interface to make navigating the DMP-BD75 much easily and user-friendly. Add to this its Fast booting time, the DMP-BD75 makes for a very appealing entry-level Blu-Ray player.

Pros: Easy to use Streaming Services-Affordable price-Very Fast Loading Speeds

Cons: No built-in BD Live memory-Only WI-FI ' Ready '-LAN Adapter Sold Separately

Price you should look for when purchasing-Under $ 100.00

Sony BDP-S580-The BDP-S580 is shaping up tobe one of the best Blu-Ray players of 2011. Providing all the features you come to expect in a top Blu-Ray player, the BDP-S580 has built-in Wi-Fi, online streaming, DLNA capability and much more. Including Watching your movies in HD with 1080p playback (on both Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Ray) and DVD up-conversion for truly stunning images with great clarity and detail.
Pros: Affordable price-Online Streaming-Quick Loading Speeds

Cons: No built-in BD Live memory-Only WI-FI ' Ready '-Adapter Sold Separately

Price you should look for when purchasing-Under $ 200.00

DBP-S780-SonyThe Sony BDP-S780 seems to have the complete package, offering you unbelievable audio and video quality whether you are playing back 3D Blu-Rays,standard Blu-Rays or DVDs. It provides a wide range of entertainMent features that is easily accessible with its built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. Giving you wireless access to online services such as Netflix, Vudu, Pandora, Hulu Plus, and much more. You even have the option to turning your Hdtv into a video calling display. By connecting to room (not included), you can even access Skype to video chat with your family and friends right from your living room.

Pros: 2D to 3D Conversion-Built In WI-FI Skype

Cons: No built-in BD Live memory-No 7.1-ch Analog Outputs-Complex Menu

Price you should look for when purchasing-Under $ 250.00

Samsung BD-D6500-This mid-range BD-D6500 player will provide you with excellent, realistic images with vibrant colors onboth standard and Blu-Rays 3D Blu-Ray discs. It supports high-resolution audio formats Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. This attractive looking player is loaded with extra features including web-enabled Samsung Smart TV for online streaming and social networking, DLNA, built-in Wi-Fi, fast loading and boot times, Touch Sensor Control and USB playback.

Pros: Superb image quality-Easy setup-DLNA Support

Cons: No built-in BD Live memory-Missing Amazon Instant-User Interface for Smart Hub

Price you should look for when purchasing-Under $ 200.00

Samsung BD-D6700-The BD-D6700 player from Samsung has compelling cutting-edge features and a stunning design. 3D technology Lets you enjoy on 3D Blu-Rays or even convert your 2D titles to 3D for awhole new experience. The BD-D6700 has built-in Wi-Fi and access to Samsung's innovative Smart TV feature. Providing access to Samsung apps, searching for content online or on your TV. It also has USB playback and DLNA capabilities that expands your home entertainment to new and exciting levels.

Pros: Unique and Stylish Design-Easy setup-HDMI Dual

Cons: High Price-Missing Amazon Instant-User Interface for Smart Hub

Price you should look for when purchasing-Under-$ 270.00

LG BD670-The LG BD670 3D player is loaded with great features that should expand your Home Entertainment experience to a whole new level. Beside offering stunning Full HD 1080p 2D and 3D images, the BD670 has built-in Wi-Fi that allows easy access to your home internetconnection. Once connected you can take advanTAGe of LG SmartTV. This includes apps and online streaming from Netflix, CinemaNow, YouTube and much more. This player is also DLNA certified and has USB playback support. Another nice feature is a free iPhone/Android app is available to allow text input from your phone's keyboard.

Pros: Smart TV-Easy to use-WI-Fi/3D

Cons: No built-in BD Live memory-No 7.1-ch analog outputs-Slower Loading Speeds

Price you should look for when purchasing-Under $ 250.00

LG'S BD690-The BD690 player is the flagship model for LG's 2011 line-up. This upgraded model of last years highly successful player, the BD590, now supports BD690 3D Blu-Ray playback in Full HD 1080 video resolution. It still has a 250 GB internalHard Drive with CD ripping capabilities. Hard drive space of this amount is still extremely rare for any player. It provides stunningly crisp and sharp images, with Dolby TrueHD and HD Master Audio 7.1 channels of lossless surround sound. Extra features such as online streaming with LG's SmartTV, DLNA, free iPhone/Android app and much more, make the BD690 one of the best players of 2011.

Pros: Innovative Features-Easy to use-WI-Fi/250 GB Hard Drive

Cons: No built-in BD Live memory-No 7.1-ch analog outputs-Expensive Price

Price you should look for when purchasing-Under-$ 350.00

Oppo BDP-93-Many people were surprised when Oppo announced last year it was discontinuing the very successful and highly praise model, the BDP-83. No one needed to haveworried, Oppo soon released the newer model, the BDP-93. It was just as good as the BDP-83 and added some extra features to make it a very worthy successor. While not technically a 2011 player, the BDP-93 came out in December of 2010. But it is regarded by many experts and consumers to be THE best player available, so it can not be left off this list.

The BDP-93 Universal player has 3D Blu-Ray Disc support, Online Streaming Services (Netfix and Blockbuster), Wireless-N networking and an eSATA port. It has 2nd Generation •qdeo Video Processing, USB playback, 1 GB of internal memory, dual HDMI Outputs, Ip and RS232 Control. It does cost more than your average Blu-Ray Player, but it is still extremely less than other high-end models. Most experts agree, the OppoBDP-93 produces the best quality images and sound of any Blu-Ray player currently available.

Pros: Highest Quality Images and sounds-Universal Player-3D and Network Capability

Cons: High Price-Lacking any dedicated stereo outputs

--Price you should look for when purchasing--$ 499.99

Best Blu-Ray Players For 2011-Top Ten Recommended

Download PS3 Demo Games-Top Download Site

Are you looking to download PS3 demo games? If this is what you are looking for then let me ask you a question. Why do you want to download PS3 demo games when you could be downloading the full version? There are several sites with huge databases of games to download and yes they are the full version.

Download PS3 Demo Games-Top Download Site

Download PS3 Demo Games-Top Download Site

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Download PS3 Demo Games-Top Download Site

Download PS3 Demo Games-Top Download Site

There are a few ways you could go about downloading PS3 games. The first way will not cost you a thing, oh, except about 6 hours to download. These free download sites take much longer than a paid membership site. With the free download sites you will also not be getting the support to ask questions. Downloading games can be complicated if you have never done it before.

For less than the cost of one PS3 game you can get unlimited free PS3 game downloads. You will alsoget detailed directions on how to download the games and put them on your PS3. The support desk is also great and you can ask questions whenever you want to.

So, instead of trying to download PS3 demo games you should take it to the next level and download the full versions for your PS3. The site is easy to use and you can choose from thousands of titles. Check out the top download site for PS3 games.

Make sure you stay away from the torrent sites because they could be costly to your Computer instead of the minimal price you can pay to get unlimited free downloads the right way.

Download PS3 Demo Games-Top Download Site

The Right Way to Set Up Your New Blu-ray Player

After having just gotten your new Blu-ray DVD Player, you will obviously be excited about testing it out. No doubt you will be anxious to see the glorious 1080p High Definition picture and sound quality. So the question is this: how to set up your new Blu-ray player to get the highest possible performance from it? Will it be as simple as connecting your DVD player? Will it be a breeze?

The Right Way to Set Up Your New Blu-ray Player

The Right Way to Set Up Your New Blu-ray Player

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The Right Way to Set Up Your New Blu-ray Player

The Right Way to Set Up Your New Blu-ray Player

Not exactly!

When setting up your new Blu-ray player you have to keep in mind, this is a rather new technology, therefore over the past few years TVs and AV receivers have been adapting to conform to this new format. Unfortunately, you may discover not all of them can support every new feature of your Blu-ray player. This may make the processlittle more difficult than setting up your standard DVD player. I know I have outlined a few procedures and possible difficulties you might come across so that you can more easily incorporate your new Blu-ray player into your home entertainMent system, hopefully without too much frustration.

Basically to get the best performance out of your Blu-ray player you need to understand three features: Picture, Sound, and Internet Connectivity. You will discover all three can be easily done with some simple cable connections; no, necessary fine-tuning just some simple modifications to the set-up Menus maybe all that is required. Hopefully this advice will cut out any confusion and the whole process will go very smoothly for you.

Picture

1080p High Definitionpicture quality-this is why most people purchase their first Blu-ray Player and it is the best feature of any Blu-ray player. Blu-ray movies are stored on a disc in 1080p at 24 frames-per-second so you often see this referred to as 1080/24 p. The director filmed the movie at this rate, I know Blu-ray discs allow you to view the movie as it was originally meant to be seen. Blu-ray players allow you to Watch these HD movies by connecting it's output to the HDMI input on your TV duplicate, so a HDMI cable will need to be purchased if one is not included with the Blu-ray player. In most cases to HDMI is not provided. HDMI cables can run anywhere from $ 20 to $ 150. (Some argue there is no difference in HDMI cables, no matter what the cost.)

Notall Blu-ray players are capable of 1080/24 p output this rate. These players will be older, and instead of the 1080/24 p output rate they convert the 1080/60 p signal to using a method called "3: 2 pulldown ' technique. What this simply means is one frame is played three times and the next frame is played twice and so forth. This results in one frame being shown on the TV screen slightly longer than the other. This produces the picture judder, a slight moving or shaking of the picture.

To avoid this problem, a simple solution would be to purchase a newer model Blu-ray player. Most of the latest models can output 1080p pictures at 24 frames-per-second via HDMI. Also, your TV set must be able to support it. If it does not, then if you feed a signal of 1080/24 p into aTV which can not support it, the TV will convert the signal to 50 or even 60 Hz. This will also place judder into the picture.

What this all comes down to is to get the best, purest and most genuine High Definition picture possible, you require a Blu-ray Player capable of a 1080/24 p output signal (this is easily selected on the set-up Menu) and a TV capable of supporting this signal. Most of the newer Lcd and Plasma televisions will give you the right support you need. Lcd sets usually have a 120 Hz mode, where each of the 24 frames is repeated five times and shown on the screen for the same amount of time, producing no juddering. Plasma usually has 72Hz 3: 3 pulldown mode and they can use this because they do not have as much slowdown as the Lcd.

Sound

Thesecond feature most people purchase the Blu-ray for is the perfect sound quality. Blu-ray has the superior lossless Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio. What you get with these audio formats is 100 percent identical to the original studio master track. This is a clear advanTAGe over DVDs which use Dolby Digital and DTS, but again, as with the picture signal, not all AV receivers are capable of decoding the newer High Definition formats.

Set up is fAirly easy if your receiver can decode the formats because both HD formats can be used via the Blu-ray player's HDMI output port and the HDMI input port on the receiver. This allows a bitstream (meaning raw digital data) to be transferred to your AV receiver where it is decoded into multichannel sound. All youneed to do is set your Blu-ray player's HDMI output to bitstream or primary. The HDMI ports on these devices must be specified as version 1.3/1.3 a/b 1.3. These are the only versions that allow for the transmitting of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio. You will also need a Second HDMI Cable to connect the AV receiver's HDMI output to your TV's HDMI input. The AV receiver will decode the audio and transmit the video signal 1080/24 p.

Things can get a little trickier if your AV receiver does not decode the HD audio formats. However, it does not mean you can not still enjoy the great high quality sound. One option available to you is to set up your Blu-ray player to decode the audio and internally convert it to LPCM (an uncompressed form of audio). This option is located inthe set-up menu and found on almost every Blu-ray player. LCPM can be transferred over any version of HDMI and it preserves the high sound quality of both multichannel Dolby True HD and DTS HD. This way your receiver does not have to do any decoding. (Take note that some lesser Blu-ray players will only convert 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS into LPCM.)

This option assumes LCPM your AV receiver has HDMI inputs. If it does not have these HDMI inputs, then your best option is to look for Blu-ray Players that can decode the HD sound formats into high quality analogue and output them from multichannel outputs. Using optical or coaxial outputs which are usually found on most players can not be used because the do not have the sufficient bandwidth capabilities totransmit Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio.

Internet Connectivity

Most newer Blu-ray players have a feature called BD Live which allows you to download content from the internet, play games online and participate in web chats. To use this feature you need a Blu-ray player with a Profile 2.0 since these Blu-ray players have an Ethernet port you can use to connect to an internet router or your Computer. (Profile 1.1 may have an Ethernet port but WILL NOT SUPPORT BD LIVE.)

Also, you may need a USB flash memory drive or SD card to Plug into your Blu-ray player. This provides digital storage for updates and extra data. It's recommended that the drive or card be at least 1 GB. Other than the Playstation 3, no other Blu-ray players on themarket have internal memory built-in, but some newer Blu-ray players are now unveiling Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for external storage.

Conclusion

Hopefully, by checking all three factors discussed above-Picture, Sound, and Internet Connectivity-will make setting up your new Blu-ray player a lot easier. Just follow all the steps and you will get the best picture and sound quality that only a Blu-ray system can deliver. Happy viewing!

The Right Way to Set Up Your New Blu-ray Player

Pioneer BDP-95FD Blu-Ray Disc Reviews For the Multi-Region Version

The Multi-Region version is available from Planet Omni.

Pioneer BDP-95FD Blu-Ray Disc Reviews For the Multi-Region Version

Pioneer BDP-95FD Blu-Ray Disc Reviews For the Multi-Region Version

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Pioneer BDP-95FD Blu-Ray Disc Reviews For the Multi-Region Version

Pioneer BDP-95FD Blu-Ray Disc Reviews For the Multi-Region Version

This player is amazing. It's clearly better than the first gen players, bdps1, even the bd91. there are a few little things to consider about blu ray. It SHOULDN'T play cds. if you have 1000 to spend on an Elite blu ray, then you should have good money, like 600 for a Cambridge azure or a like 24 bit cd player. blu ray lasers are very narrow, and will not read cds correctly, and to make them do so would be way more work than is considered worthwhile by the major manufacturers.

That being said, DROOL! best upscaling I have seen on any player to date, full streaming features, and the Pioneer Elite look. It's a really good player and I for one think that it's the best to date.

It plays CDs, as well as internally decodes advanced audio (minus DTS-HD Master) into PCM for transmission over HDMI or analog, for all the legacy receivers out there.

Very nice Blu Ray player though with many nice features. Loads like a Computer not as Fast as a regular player but no big deal. This model is much better than the last from this line. Picture and sound is so wonderful on a Pioneer Plasma TV.I also have the Elite VSX-91TXH amp to go with my system Great Work Pioneer but work on the prices ok.
WOW That is awesome player!

I am starting to flavor Pioneer the most.

According to the manual for the BDP-94FD, the connector diagram on page 11 shows 8 RCA connectors to support 7.1.

I doubt there will be any major Ph Meter. I bought a second DVD a couple of years back to support both DVD and SACD which my Denon did not. The Pioneer bested the Denon in both Picture Quality and musicality in my setup AND the Pioneer is still working, the Denon's motor went about 6 months ago. Sounds real simple to me...........

Pioneer's new Elite Blu-ray player, the BDP-95FD, is geared to audiophiles as much as it is aimed at videophiles: In addition to HDMI 1.3a and x.v.ycc color, it has bitstream output of even the highest audio codecs, including DTS HD Master Audio. In other words, if you just bought one of the latest, most kick-ass A/V receivers, you might actually be able to use its audio decoders.
The receiver does a few other things too, most notably acting as a media streamer for PC content from Pioneer's Home Media Gallery system.

Pioneer® Elite® BDP-95FD Blu-ray Disc Player

The new Pioneer Elite BDP-95FD offers unprecedented high definition picture and sound as a result of HDMI 1.3 connectivity. In addition to superb picture performance, the increased bandwidth capacity means the player has internal decoding of high resolution audio formats: Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital+, and DTS-HD(TM) as well as bit-stream output for all advanced audio formats including DTS-HD Master for 7.1 surround sound performance. The BDP-95FD can faithfully reproduce the 1080p 24 frames per second (fps) rate needed to preserve feature film sequences as the director intended. The Pioneer Elite Blu-ray Disc player incorporates HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) to ensure streamline integration with other HDMI-CEC enabled high definition theater components. This feature allows users to control a whole home theater setup with a single remote for maximum convenience capability.

The new Blu-ray Disc player offers Pioneer's exclusive Home Media Gallery that allows users to directly access and playback music, movies and photos stored on a home PC. The user-friendly home networking feature also provides IP networking for immediate downloading and of new digital media files straight from the Computer through the BDP-95FD to a connected flat screen television. The Pioneer Elite Blu-ray Disc player is compliant with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), Window and Apple Computers video, Windows Vista or Windows Media Connect as well as Microsoft playsforsure(TM) DRM technology.

How very happy am I that I was a Pioneer Elite "Target"...The VSX-94 is beyond comprehension, when matched with the Bdp-95, life becomes absolutly, hilariously in harmony..that, and after it took two weeks complete a very effective hook up, I WAS AT ONE WITH ELITEZEN MANUALS....
I just picked up a Pioneer Elite BDP-95HD from the Pioneer Store in Costa Mesa.

I will keep this first post for answers to common questions so that new owners get answers quickly.

Does the Pioneer Elite BDP-95HD generate the DTS-HD Master Audio Bitstream that can be decoded by the receiver / processor?

-- Yes. My Integra DTC-9.8 displays 'DTS-HD MSTR' when I select DTS-HD Master Audio sound track from disk. Audio is un-frig'in-believable!

Are the load times improved over the 94HD?

-- Using POTC: COTBP as a benchmark, it took 22 seconds from pressing START on the remote to the POTC "loading..." message to appear and a total of 38 seconds for the Disney screen to appear

How does the PQ of the 95FD compare to the 94HD?

-- Very similar - 95FD just slightly sharper

How well does the 1080p24fps work:

-- Flawlessly

How is good is the DVD SD upconversion on the BDP-95FD?

-- Excellent (better than the BDP-94HD and the HD1)

REPORTED ISSUES or PROBLEMS: None.

I have been Watching Kingdom of Heaven Blu Ray while listening to the DTS-HD MA sound track (Integra displays DTS-HD MSTR :-) Sounds un-frig'in-believable.

Player seems to be operating flawlessly. Boot up time very acceptable. Responds to remote immediately. It is difficult to tell if there are any PQ differences from the PS3 that I had but the DTS-HD MA is mind blowing...

It just took 35 seconds from pushing the close button on the remote to Kingdom of Heaven to begin playing...

With Disk in DVD player and player on stop, using POTC: COTBP it took 22 seconds for the POTC loading message to appear and a total of 38 seconds for the Disney screen to appear...

After setting it up I can't help feeling déjà vu all over again. As you can see in the pic it does look nearly identical to the 94HD and HD1. I do like the class look it has though. I really like that high gloss piano finish look. As Tony said it takes about 35 seconds for titles to start playing. Which actually is a pretty BIG improveMent over the two older models. Just like the others initial set up is a breeze. I do like the Pioneer start up screen better on the 95FD. It just looks cooler. I am not only comparing this unit to its brothers (or cousins) but also to the Samsung 1400. This ELITE unit costs more but you feel like it is money well spent.

Once again I love having the resolution button on the remote. Being able to change it on the fly is so much nicer then having to stop the movie and go into the set up Menu (like the 1400 and HD DVD players). If there is one feature other manufacturers could learn from Pioneer that would be a good one to start with. Also, having 1080p/23.98 (24) done without issues is a breath of fresh Air. Toshiba has been struggling as many of us know so it is nice to get a unit out of the box (just like the 1400, 94HD and HD1) that can do 1080p/23.98 without any EDID issues. I have not spent a great amount of time with this unit but from what I have I can say it is THE best Blu ray player on the market.

The picture Q is very colorful and very sharp. It bests the very impressive (especially for its price) Samsung 1400. Not by a lot in terms of pic Q but when you add the enTire package together you know why the Pioneer is more. Picture settings, Menu options, great remote (which is light years ahead of the competition) and of course a great picture with great sound. Speaking of sound I have only done a couple of comparisons so far but it is too easy to select bitstream passing in the menu. No confusion here. You are either sending D.D. or DTS via HDMI or PCM... Your call. That easy. I will do more on audio soon but sending the audio to my receiver (Onkyo 905) sounded great just as I expected. It also sounded good the few minutes I had the 95FD doing it. I am not going to say which is better because I do not want to open that can of worms again. So do not ask here. PM me.

I am using the new Sony VPL- VW60 "Black Pearl" (which is the 3rd pic) for all of my comparison so far. It handles 1080p/23.98 like a champ. I can also send it straight into my crystalio II and then tweak the image before sending it to the VW60 in 1080p/23.98. The Pioneer 95FD gets along with all of my other components which I do not take for granted these days.

And yes I am making reference to the XA2 and A35 which are stubborn when it comes to sending 1080p/24 to some displays. In direct comparison to the 94HD the 95FD is obviously a more flexible unit with a little quicker load times. Being able to pass HBR audio directly to the receiver for decoding is a really cool feature. Especially if you purchased one of the newer ones that can decode it. The picture Q is very close. I keep going back and forth. Going straight to my pj it does look like the 95FD is just a little more sharper but their brilliant colors are nearly identical. I will say the home media gallery looks more refined on the 95FD. I have never really got into that feature before but now I am intrigued so I may just jump in!

Bottom line is if you have the 94HD and do not care about the bitstream audio feature then there is absolutely no reason to dump it for the 95FD. However, if you do not and are interested in getting the best Blu ray unit in terms of features and pic/sound Q then look no further than the 95FD! I hate to keep picking the new Pioneer units as my favorite Blu ray unit but honestly the other companies are still two steps behind. The 95FD is the starter in my set up. More to come (SD DVD versus the A35 and XA2 and even 1400) as well as a few more thoughts on audio...BTW, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (BR) is looking and sounding awesome on this unit! Pick up a copy!

Well, I am pleasantly surprised to post that the 95FD has excellent upconversion. Much better than the 94HD and HD1. I even put it through the HQV Blu ray benchmark tests and it handled them very good. Especially my favorite stadium torture test! And as tradition lately it even made my adult videos look great! It is right on par with the A35 and XA2. I will work harder tomorrow and do real side by side comparisons (1400 included) but my first initial impressions are very good to excellent... More to come..

Great report Joe. Thanks. Looks like a winner. I too LOVE the "classic" look and finish of "Elite" equipment. This is definitely the machine I will purchase when my Onkyo 885 Pre/pro arrives.

Have you compared a 5.1 PCM track coming out of the PS3 vs. 95? I know there should not be a noticeable difference, but if you would not mind doing a comparison I would be curious to know for sure.

It is not surprising that DTS-MA sounds better from the 95 as we are getting the full signal vs. only the 1.5 core of the PS3. Can't wait to hear this!
The DTS-HD hi res is from the King Of New York's DTS HD soundtrack (I am reviewing) and the DTS-HD MASTER is from the Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer soundtrack which states it is DTS-HD MASTER...

As I posted earlier in this thread the 1400 is very close but the 95FD produces a sharper image. I also prefer it for SD DVD upconversion. I also prefer all the other cool features like the resolution button on the remote. It is much nicer being able to change resolutions on the fly then having to hit stop and go into a set up menu. Especially when you are trying to compare them! I have spent awhile this afternoon playing different blu ray discs but tomorrow I will do my comparisons between the XA2 for SD DVD upconversion. I predict the 95FD will be on par with the XA2. We need to find out which chip it is using because it is by far much better than the 94HD and HD1... More to come tomorrow...

If the 95 can match the XA2 on SD upscaling this is a tremendous plus. The XA2 makes new DVDs almost look like HD and the only players so far that can do the same Job are the very Hi-end Denon's or players costing 5 times more. The Samsung 1200 has the same Reon chip and should also be great but lacks the new audio features. Depending on your tests I will be a new 95 owner soon.

I have the bdp-95fd and the pdp-6010fd display. Extremely happy with it. Firmware support has been excellent. I am using it with a TacT 2.2x digital preamp, TacT digital Boz amp, Escalante Pinyons and a pAir of Escalante subs. My connection is through the coax digital output. I have had an signature upgraded Denon 3930 in my system using the same set-up and I must say the sound quality and bass impact blows me away on the bpd-95fd In stock form, the Pioneer bpd-95fd is an excellent performer in terms of audio and video.

Given my system can only process two channel audio through the digital output, am I getting the two channel version decoded Dolby Digital Plus?
Me too, I have the 95 and a 94 receiver and it is quite impressive in the sound department. It is a definite benefit to have the ma tracks. If you have good equipment.

High resolution picture and sound performance come together in the new Pioneer® Elite® BDP-95FD Blu-ray Disc® player introduced at the CEDIA Expo today. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is showcasing its highly anticipated player, the industry's first to offer bitstream output of all advanced audio formats including: Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital+, DTS-HD(TM) High Resolution and DTS-HD(TM) Master Audio.

The BDP-95FD ensures a near cinematic experience with its ability to handle 1080p 24 frames per second (fps) reproduction rate preserving a feature film's original sequence. Taking advanTAGe of HDMI® 1.3 connectivity, the new player provides smooth, pristine imagery and dynamic 7.1 surround sound to deliver the full emotional impact of Blu-ray Disc feature films as the director intended.

The Pioneer Elite Blu-ray Disc player leads the industry with sophisticated home theater offerings including HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) to ensure seamless integration with other high definition theater components. In addition, movies, music and photos can be easily streamed from a home PC to connected 1080p television via the player's enhanced home networking functionality for unrivaled entertainment.

"Our newest Elite BDP-95FD player is like having a movie theater Projector delivering best-in-class picture and sound at home. Its high performance is a testament to our optical disc heriTAGe and commitment to delivering the ultimate home theater by introducing lossless high resolution audio that entertainment junkies will truly appreciate," said Chris Walker, senior manager of marketing and product planning at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "When combined with a KURO television and Elite A/V receiver, the BDP-95FD immerses home audiences in a seeing and hearing experience like never before."

Next Generation High Definition Performance

Leading high definition home theater, the BDP-95FD delivers unprecedented picture and sound as a result of HDMI 1.3 capability. The new generation HDMI version is designed for smoother connectivity to emerging 1080p flat panel televisions and other high resolution devices. With increased bandwidth capacity, the Pioneer Elite Blu-ray Disc player can transfer larger amounts of uncompressed high definition video and audio resolutions as well as standard DVD that will immerse viewers in an unforgettable viewing experience.

Stunning colors and enhanced picture reproduction are complimented by the player's additional support of lossless digital audio formats Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital+, DTS-HD(TM) High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD(TM) Master Audio. As a result of HDMI 1.3, the BDP-95FD brings the highest quality sound performance of Blu-ray Disc film titles to the living room giving audiophiles up to 7-channels of pristine audio that defines ultimate home theater.

High Definition Integration Made Simple

Streamlining the integration of multiple home theater components, the BDP-95FD offers HDMI-CEC technology. This new convenience feature synchronizes the Blu-ray Disc player with other CEC-enabled products and controls an enTire setup with a single remote. With an easy to navigate graphical user interface, HDMI-CEC requires minimal user effort while ensuring premium performance and maximum entertainment.

Cinematic Picture At Home

Mastered at 1080p 24fps, Blu-ray Disc movie titles preserve a feature film's original sequence to faithfully deliver stellar image quality. Pioneer engineers designed the Elite BDP-95FD Blu-ray Disc to handle and output high performance 1080p 24fps signal for natural, pristine film reproduction as the director intended.

Home Media Gallery

Digital media fans can playback their favorite downloaded video and music files as well as personal photos straight from a home PC hard drive to their high definition television through Pioneer's exclusive Home Media Gallery.

This home networking feature provides users a rich, high definition graphical interface with Fast navigation to search, select and play desired content. Home Media Gallery offers IP networking for quick access and downloading of new digital media files straight from the Computer for immediate viewing through the BDP-95FD on a connected flat screen television. The Pioneer Elite Blu-ray Disc player is compliant with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) sources, as well as Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and Media Center editions, as well as 3rd Party DLNA server software available for both Mac and Linux based computers.

Some Blu-ray players have Dolby TrueHD, some even have Dolby Digital+, DTS-HD High Resolution or DTS-HD Master Audio, but Pioneer's BDP-95FD is the first to pack all four - guess that's why they call it the Elite.

PAir it up with one of the latest high-end A/V receivers and you'll be able to hear a pin dropped in the background as Bruce Willis takes out a helicopter with a flying cop car (again) in Die Hard 4.0.

As well as its audio treats it ticks the usual high-end 24p, HDMI 1.3 and HDMI-CEC boxes - the latter for taking control of all your HDMI equipped gear from one über remote.

Natch, it's also compliant with Digital Living Network Alliance (or DLNA for short) for accessing content on other compatible kit and it'll stream content stashed away on your PC using Pioneer's Home Media Gallery system.

General

Product Type

Blu-Ray disc player

Form Factor
Tabletop

Width
16.5 in

Depth
13.9 in

Height
4.1 in

Weight
14.6 lbs

Sound Output Mode

Surround Sound

Analog Video Signal

S-Video, Component video, Composite video

DVD

Media Type

CD, DVD, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-R, BD-ROM, DVD-RW

Built-in Audio Decoders

Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder

Media Load Type

Tray
DVD Repeat Modes

All, Title, Random, Chapter

Supported Digital Video Standards

WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2

Supported Digital Audio Standards

MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA

Output Resolution

1080p

Audio System

Digital Audio Format

DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output

Response Bandwidth
4 - 22000 Hz

Dynamic Range
108 dB

Signal-To-Noise Ratio
115 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion
0.0015 %

Additional Features

Gold plated connectors

DVD Features

Picture Zoom
Yes

Picture Zoom Power
2x, 4x

MP3 Compatible
Yes

Additional Features

Parental lock, DLNA compatible, On-screen display, JPEG photo playback

Remote Control

Type

Remote control

Technology

Infrared

Connections

Connector Type

1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 ), 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ), 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x 5.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 6 ), 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ), 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ), 2 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm )

Miscellaneous

Cables Included

1 x Audio cable, 1, 1 x Video cable

Power

Power Consumption Operational

35 Watt

Power Consumption Standby / Sleep

0.5 Watt

Power Device

Power Supply

Type

Power Supply

Power

AC 120 V

Pioneer BDP-95FD Blu-Ray Disc Reviews For the Multi-Region Version

How to Guide - Connecting Your Laptop to HDTV Or TV

I'm writing this guide after being asked a few times on ways to connect a laptop to a TV. People want to achieve this for several reasons. First, it's great for presentations at work, school, or home. It's also convenient for viewing pictures and videos to friends, Watching DVDs, and it is now even being used for viewing Blu-ray and other high definition content on the Hdtv.

First, we want to make sure you're getting the most out of your laptop when it comes to displaying it on the TV.

If you have an Hdtv with HDMI inputs, check if your laptop has an HDMI output. If it does, you're in luck! Your Hdtv can display from your laptop in HD resolutions. All you need is an HDMI cable to connect them. If your HDTVs HDMI inputs are used up already. An HDMI switch would be the best solution for you. We Supply switches that can connect up to 5 different HDMI sources to 1 HDMI input. If you don't have an HDMI output on the laptop, check if it has a DVI output. Some ASUS, and Dell laptops have them. If you do, you can connect your laptop to an HDTV with an HDMI to DVI cable. They are both digital cables so this will produce the same HD resolutions as a standard HDMI cable. If your laptop doesn't have HDMI or DVI out, it should have a VGA output. Connecting with VGA is capable of high resolutions. However, different TVs support different resolutions with VGA. You must check the maximum resolution your TV model supports with VGA. Pretty much all laptops come with an S-Video output. It's not going to be as great of a picture, but it will certainly do the Job with an S-Video cable.

After you have connected your chosen cable, boot up your laptop and see if it has detected your TV. If not, you have to go into your display properties and look for the settings that will enable your TV to display from your laptop. Where to find the setting will vary depending on your graphics card (just look around). If you are having trouble getting your TV to show a picture, make sure you have updated the display drivers on your laptop. Now you're probably going to want sound from something other than your laptop Speakers. So you can choose to output it to your TV, or blast it from your home theater audio receiver.

The best way to connect audio to your TV or receiver is through a digital audio cable. Both a digital coaxial cable or Toslink optical audio cable will work great for crisp high quality audio. Just make sure your laptop has either a digital coaxial or an optical audio output. Some laptops use the headphone jack to double as a digital coaxial (S/PDIF) output. If you use this method, your going to need a 3.5mm to RCA adapter with a digital coaxial cable. If your laptop has none of these outputs and you still really want that high quality sound. Don't worry! You can still get an external (USB) sound card that has digital coaxial out or optical out. I recomMend the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 SB1090 with Toslink Optical audio out. Another way, which won't require any add-ons, is to use the headphone (3.5mm) jack on your laptop to the RCA (red and white) inputs on your TV or receiver. To do this, all you need is a 3.5mm to 2 RCA adapter with a 2 RCA audio cable.

I know all of these cables can seem confusing to you. If you're having trouble finding out what each cable looks like or find out more about a cable, check out the Cable Guide at CableTrain.com. All of these cables are available for you on our website as well. I hope you can now successfully connect your laptop to the TV in the best way possible!

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