Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray Disc Player
With its continued excellence in HD imagery and sound, Pioneer enters the ring with its affordable BDP-120 Blu-ray Disc Player. With BD-Live Ready (Profile 2.0), HDMI (v 1.3a) output with x.v.Color and 36-bit Deep Color processing, 1080p video upconversion, and Full 1080/24p True Cinema video output, it brings your HD movie theater experience to a whole new level. This versatile player offers the ability to play back all of your favorite DVDs and CDs in high-resolution. Also, enjoy the awesome power of Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio (Essential) processing, for a wider, more enveloping 7.1-channel surround sound experience. DTS-HD Master Audio decoding realizes distinct cinematic surround sounds intended by the master soundtrack studio editor.
Moreover, this powerful player presents superb functionality that will be hard to match. Enjoy its picture-in-picture BonusView Support for independent HD simultaneous video streaming; it enables you to view your favorite Blu-ray disc movies while simultaneously watching the bonus content at the same time. With connectivity to multiple A/V components, KURO Link control, advanced HD Graphic User Interface (GUI), AVC-HD media compatibility, USB port, 1GB USB flash memory, quick start mode, and playback capabilities to a slew of video and audio formats, your entertainment choices are endless with the Pioneer BDP-120. Also, its slim chassis and stylish gloss black finish is sure to complement your room's decor.
- BD-Live 2.0 Ready
- BD-Live technology will enable you to connect this player to the Internet to download such data as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, and to join in multi-player interactive games that are linked to BD bonus content contained in Blu-ray discs. This player offers an Ethernet port, 1GB flash memory drive, and a USB 2.0 port for easy access to BD-Live content.
- HDMI (ver. 1.3a) x.v.Color/Deep Color Processing
- This unit features an HDMI (ver. 1.3a) output with x.v.Color and 36-bit Deep Color processing, capable of reproducing exceptionally rich, vibrant colors, with smooth, detailed gradation and color banding. HDMI technology enables the player to carry the HD audio and video information through a single cable and achieving the highest quality picture and clearest sound available.
- 1080p HD Video Upconversion
- This unit features an HDMI (ver. 1.3a) output that's capable of upconverting video signals to 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. This is achieved by utilizing an ultra high bandwidth digital-to-analog conversion and processing to detect image changes at the pixel level. It's capable of reproducing high-quality video imagery with sharp backgrounds, while eliminating motion artifacts from moving objects within the video frame.
- True 24fps Output
- Since most Hollywood Blockbuster movies are acquisitioned at 24fps, and Blu-ray disc movies are mastered at the same rate, this player offers a Full 1080/24p True Cinema video output that offers a true film-like experience in the privacy of your own home.
- Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD
- If you have a 7.1-channel home theater receiver - you're in luck - this player is capable of decoding Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD audio. Dolby Digital Plus uses less compression than regular Dolby Digital to reproduce fuller and more dynamic sound effects with up to 8 discrete channels of surround sound.
- DTS-HD Master Audio and High-Resolution Audio
- It offers both DTS-HD Master Audio (Essential) and High-Resolution technologies. DTS-HD Master Audio (Essential) supports bitrates up to 24.5Mbps, 7.1 discrete channels of 96KHz/24-bit audio, and is ideal for HDMI Version 1.3 cables. This technology reproduces true-to-life audio the way the director intended. DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio also offers 7.1 discrete channels of 96KHz/24-bit audio, but only supports bitrates up to 6Mbps.
- Blu-ray Disc Features
- A Blu-ray disc offers superb picture quality beyond anything available. With full capability 1080p HD resolution in Blu-ray and up to 40Mbps, encoding 5-10X the capacity of regular DVDs. It also features theater-quality uncompressed audio (supporting 8 channels of Liner PCM), up to 32 streams of audio, interactive capability, seamless menus, integrated games, hi-def bonus and educational features.
- BonusView with Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
- The BDP-120 offers the ability to easily access (during live playback) additional Blu-ray content. Some BD-Video incorporates the PIP function in pre-selected scenes; BonusView enables you to display the secondary video source over the primary video.
- Multi-Format Versatility
- It offers a full-range of playback capabilities for enjoying movies, music and images. The BDP-120 is compatible with Blu-ray Disc, BD-ROM (BD-Live Profile 2.0), BD-RE (DL), BD-R (DL), DVD-Video, DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W, DVD+R DL, AVC-HD, CD, CD-R/RW, CD-DA, MP3, and JPEG formats.
- KURO Link Control
- Connect the unit to an HDMI Control compatible KURO Link TV or AV receiver (via the HDMI cable), and step into the realm of full-control connectivity through the push of a single button. In addition, KURO link offers a Video Adjustment System, which automatically switches to optimal video parameters.
- AVC-HD Media Compatibility
- Enjoy the ability to play back your HD camcorder AVC-HD files in full HD resolution. AVC-HD discs encoded with x.v.Color (xvYCC) technology, an international standard for wide color space. It expands the current data range of video by about 1.8 times, resulting in more natural and vivid colors similar to what the human eye can actually see.
- Ethernet Port
- The built-in Ethernet port enable the BDP-120 to be updated with future Firmware upgrades, applications and services, as well as for connecting to BD-Live.
- Home Theater Friendly
- Use the optical digital audio output to connect the BDP-120 to your home theater receiver and enjoy your favorite BD/DVDs in surround sound.
- Expanding Technology
- BD incorporates stringent licensing control, powerful encryption and other content protection. The Blu-ray disc technology offers the ability to copy its data-content to your compatible components. Also, it offers the flexibility to make managed copies across a home network to enjoy music and movies on your PC.
- Elegant Gloss Black Finish
- With its slim design and elegant gloss black finish, the BDP-120 matches even the most sophisticated office or home decor.
- Full-Feature Remote Control
- Included with this unit is a full-feature remote control capable of executing every command from any angle up to ±30°.
| Video | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Region |
A: Blu-ray 1: DVD-Video |
| HD Upconversion | Yes, 1080p |
| Progressive Scan | Yes |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown) | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Dolby Digital / DTS Compatibility | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes, Bitstream output using HDMI connection |
| Dolby TrueHD | Yes, Bitstream output using HDMI connection |
| DTS-HD |
Yes, High Resolution/Master Audio Decoder Bitstream output using HDMI connection |
| Built-in Decoder | Yes |
| HDCD Decoding | No |
| Audio D/A Converter | 192KHz/24-bit |
| Virtual Surround | No |
| Bass Management | No |
| THX Certified | No |
| Disc Playback Formats | |
|---|---|
| Video | Blu-ray Disc, BD-ROM (Profile 2.0, Version 2), BD-RE (DL) (Version 3), BD-R (DL) (Version 2), DVD-Video, DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W, DVD+R (DL) |
| Audio | CD, CD-R/W, CD-DA, MP3 |
| Pictures | JPEG |
| Other Formats | AVC-HD |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Digital Media Slot | No |
| Slow Motion Playback | Yes |
| Frame-by-Frame Playback | Yes |
| Bookmarking | No |
| Zoom | Yes |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Analog |
Composite Video: x1 Out (RCA) Component Video: x1 Set Out (RCA) 2-Channel Audio: x1 Out (RCA) |
| Digital |
Optical Audio: x1 Out HDMI (ver. 1.3a): x1 Out |
| Other | USB Port x1 |
| Ethernet | Yes, RJ-45 |
| Control | Yes through HDMI |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Tray Type | Single |
| Remote | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| Power Consumption | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 16.6 x 2.9 x 10.6" (420 x 83 x 268mm) |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs (3kg) |
| Color | Gloss Black |
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Pros
- Amazing picture quality
- Amazing sound quality
- Fashionable
Cons
- Needs bigger "feet"
- Slow to eject
- Slow to power down
- Slow to read
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Comments about Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray Disc Player:
It does the job, at a decent price. Great picture and sound, but I wish it functioned more quickly. The product also needs larger feet for adequate ventilation on its underside, especially when installed with a host of other components.
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What's in the Box
- Remote Control
- 2 x AA Batteries
- A/V Cable (RCA)
- Power Cord
- 1GB USB Flash Memory
- Operating Instructions
- 1-Year Parts & Labor Warranty
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