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Blu-Ray Disc: a New Dimension in High Definition 1219_Blu-Ray.qxd 05.12.19 0:15 PM ページ2 Blu-ray Disc: A New Dimension in High Definition The New Pioneer Elite BDP-HD1 brings it home. 1219_Blu-Ray.qxd 05.12.19 0:15 PM ページ3 The difference is very clear. In the evolutionary ladder of optical disc players, Blu-ray Disc is a giant leap above and beyond DVD. It’s a landmark achievement in high-definition technology, and our Elite BDP-HD1 player brings it home. Read on to find out why this new format — and this exceptional machine — will change the future landscape of home entertainment. Blu-ray Disc — an overview The next generation media device Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a next-generation optical disc format supported by a group of the Now that you know the basics of Blu-ray Disc technology, you can begin to understand world's leading consumer electronics and personal computer manufacturers, as well as just how spectacular the new Elite BDP-HD1 truly is. It can play back HD material with an major studios. It was developed to enable high-definition (HD) video and new forms of amazing 1080p resolution — eliminating the potential interlacing motion artifacts of 1080i interactive entertainment. and approximately doubling the resolution of 720p. The result is absolutely jaw-dropping picture quality that exceeds anything you’ve seen before, even on DVD. Higher capacity, higher quality A Comparison of Digital Discs BD uses a shorter-wavelength blue- Label Side Label Side Label Side Substrate's Year of Format Storage optical properties 0.1mm 0.6mm Introduction Optimized For Capacity violet laser that can focus to a much are irrelevant 0.1mm smaller spot size compared to DVD’s 1.2mm (Total) red laser. This allows data to be CD Audio 1983 Audio 700MB packed more tightly and stored in Blu-ray CD DVD less space, giving a BD disc more CD DVD Disc 780nm 650nm 405nm than five times the capacity of a DVD DVD Video 1996 SDTV 4.7GB* Video disc*1. One BD disc can hold up to two hours of HDTV material (or eleven hours of SDTV material)*2. 700MB 4.7GB 25GB Note: Comparison of single-layer discs. * nm=1/1,000,000,000th of a meter Blu-ray Disc 2006 HDTV 25GB* * 1 inch=25.4mm *1 Based on a 25GB single layer Blu-ray disc versus a 4.7GB single layer DVD disc. *2 Recording capacity based on average pressed DVD-Video bit rates. * Based on a single layer capacity. 1219_Blu-Ray.qxd 05.12.19 0:15 PM ページ4 BDP-HD1 Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM/RE/R) Player The BDP-HD1 comes equipped with IP network capability, designed to DLNA Elite BDP-HD1 Features (Digital Living Network Alliance) guidelines, that allows HD content, audio, and photos to # Spectacular picture quality: This is 1080p high-definition resolution, the highest resolution currently available. The visual quality difference is very clear. 3 be shared with a networked PC* . And, this versatile player enables a highly graphical — # Single-wire connections: One HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) digital connection is and exceptionally easy — navigation system in 1080p, high-definition resolution. all you need from the BDP-HD1 out to your HDMI-capable AV receiver or HD flat panel. Compared to typical connections, the HDMI interface replaces numerous cords without degradation in signal *3 Previously existing or new home network, Microsoft Windows® XP, and Microsoft Windows® Media Connect quality between components. ® ® software (Free for licensed users of Microsoft Windows operating system through Windows Updates) # Easy operation and setup: Eye-popping on-screen GUIs for easy navigation, to quickly get you up required for all home network features. and running. # Multi-Format Playback: The BDP-HD1 supports playback of BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW media. The next dominant format # IP Network Capability designed to DLNA guidelines: Enables a link with a networked PC to share content, including movies (even HD movies), music, and photos. Besides home video, BD will have a huge impact on a range of applications. It will launch # Microsoft playsforsure™ protected content: No-hassle playback of Microsoft playsforsure™ audio in 2006 with three media types: or video content downloaded from the Web and stored on personal computers, via a home network system. • BD-ROM (read-only, for movies, software, games) # Digital home theater sound: The BDP-HD1 features Dolby® Digital and DTS HD™ surround sound • BD-RE (rewritable, for erasable recordings) processing. # • BD-R (write-once, for permanent recordings) Other audio and video support: Video: WMV, MPEG2, MPEG4-AVC, VC1 Movies, television programs, and video games can now be exceptionally media-rich, Audio: WMA, MP3, LPCM as a massive amount of data can be stored on a recordable BD disc. And, this new format Still image: JPEG, GIF, PNG allows high-definition video to be recorded onto a BD disc, while maintaining the purity of the original imagery. Note: Specifications, features, and design subject to change without notice. For more information please visit www.pioneerelectronics.com and find out more about the future of home entertainment. 1219_Blu-Ray.qxd 05.12.19 1:35 PM ページ1 Technical Features BD-ROM/BD-RE/BD-R, Playback Discs DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW MP3 Playback G Twin-Wave Laser Pickup G Construction Chassis Double Layered Chassis Audio Features 192kHz/24-bit D/A Converter G (Burr-Brown PCM 1738EG for front and multi channels) DTS-HD Advanced Digital Out G PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. DTS 5.1-channel Decoder G P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90810 DTS 2-channel Downmix Output G 5.1-channel Dolby Digital Decoder G TO CONTACT US: Digital Output G For Dealer Referrals or Product Information (Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio, Linear PCM) 1 (800) PIONEER Dynamic Range Control G For Service Companies or Customer Service Video Features 1 (800) 421-1404 1080p High Definition Output G PureCinema Progressive Scan G 148.5MHz/12-bit D/A Converter G Resolution Expander G PIONEER and the Pioneer logo are registered trademarks Video Adjust G of Pioneer Corporation. Conveniences DLNA Conformance G “Blu-ray Disc” and are trademarks. WMC (Windows Media Connect)/PlaysForSure G “DTS”, “DTS-HD Advanced Digital Out” and “DTS Digital New Advanced GUI (Graphical User Interface) G Remote Function, Repeat Mode, Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Special Play Functions The PlaysForSure logo, Windows Media and the Play List, Still/Stop Play, Slow Play, Shuffle Play 10-key Direct Search and Play, Title Search, Track/Time Search, Scan/Search Functions Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks Speaker Setting (Center, Rear, Subwoofer) of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other TV Preset Remote Control Unit G countries. Terminals The DVD logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo LAN (Ethernet 10/100BASE-T) 1 Licensing Corporation. HDMI Terminal (Digital Direct Pixel Drive™) 1 Component Video Output 1 (Gold Plated) Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks S-Video Output 1 (Gold Plated) of Dolby Laboratories. Video Output 1 (Gold Plated) HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia 5.1-channel Audio Output 1 (Gold Plated) Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 2-channel Audio Output 1 (Gold Plated) Coaxial Digital Output 1 (Gold Plated) HDMI licensing LLC. Optical Digital Output 1 This label indicates playback compatibility with Control Terminals DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode (Video Pioneer System Remote In Recording format). However, for discs recorded with a IR In record-only-once encrypted program, playback can only Specifications be achieved using the CPRM compatible device. Power Requirements 120V/60Hz Dimensions (W x H x D) 16-9/16 x 3-11/16 x 14-5/16 inches (420 x 94 x 363mm) Chinese characters cannot be displayed, although files featuring them can be played. Note: Specifications, features, and design subject to change without notice. This unit may not be able to record to or play back discs that have been recorded on other units due to the recording conditions, mode, surface dirt or scratches. Other units may not be able to record to or play back discs that have been recorded on this unit due to the recording conditions, mode, surface dirt, scratches, or pickup conditions. 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