November 5, 2007

Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray Player Supports Profile 1.1, HDMI 1.3B

Panasonic is expected to release their latest Blu-ray player, the DMP-BD30. The player will be first to market with the upgraded Final Standard Profile, or Blu-ray Profile 1.1 specification, and because of the upgrade will support enhanced features such as picture-in-picture (PiP), audio mixing from a primary and secondary source, and an added SD card slot that will display AVCHD video and JPEG photos giving users the convenience at viewing their shot in full 1080p resolution before uploading them to their computers.

Panasonic has also added some of their own unique features such as support for HDMI 1.3B, moving the player's step gradation to 12-bit higher contrast and more accurate color output. The player will also feature 24 frames-per-second playback meaning a smooth picture even during fast-paced video action, 7.1 surround audio standards and CEC control allowing the Blu-ray to control a TV through HDMI. It looks like the player will retail for $499 upon its release.

Via ars technica