Samsung presents the highest-definition playback in the world: the
BD-P1000 Blu-ray Disc Player. The increased storage capacity of
Blu-ray discs allows the Samsung BD player to offer an astounding 25
GB of content on a single-sided disc (50 GB per dual layer) - nearly
six times the capacity of traditional DVDs and enough space for two
hours of high-definition movies or recorded content. Be among the
first to view and enjoy Blu-ray format discs on your HDTV. You'll
marvel at the clarity and full-color spectrum of every scene, while
multi-channel sound puts you in the center of the action. Samsung
technology also offers backward compatibility, letting you enjoy your
favorite CDs and DVDs. The BD-P1000 even takes your current DVD
library and upconverts it to a near hi-def experience via 720p/1080i
and 1080p when used with an HDMI connection. The user-friendly graphic
interface includes a full-color, hi-def animated menu, with features
such as advanced subtitle functions, video scene search and
informative pop-ups. Two HDMI ports connect your HDTV Home-Theater
System and other digital devices. Samsung's 11-in-2 multi-memory card
slot displays 2 megapixel and larger images in full Hi-Def resolution.
Prepare to play Blu-Ray discs with the BDP1000 and experience what
widescreen and home-theater really can deliver. Dolby Digital, Dolby
Digital Plus, DTS, MP3 audio decoding HDMI, Component Video, S-Video
and Composite video outputs Stereo and 5.1-channel audio outputs
Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs 12-bit/192MhZ video D/A
converter; 24-bit/192KHz audio D/A converter 11-in-2 multi memory card
slot with integrated slide show viewer Advanced graphical user
interface Samsung Universal remote control Unit Dimensions - 16.94 x
3.11 x 12.8 / Weight - 9.26 lbs. Samsung USA 1 year parts and 90 days
labor warranty backed by Samsung toll-free support
The
Samsung BD-P1000 DVD player is the first model from Samsung that plays
high-definition Blu-ray Discs, which takes advantage of today's
flat-screen HDTVs by playing content at native 720p or 1080i video
resolutions. You'll marvel at the clarity and full-color spectrum of
the vibrant video produced from Blu-ray movie discs, which provide
five times the resolution of standard DVD movie discs. The BD-P1000
also offers backward compatibility for DVD movie and CD audio discs,
and an upconverting function that brings your favorite DVDs to near HD
quality. It includes one high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI)
output, which provides uncompressed, all-digital video and
multi-channel audio delivered via a single cable (720p/1080p).
High-definition signals up to 1080i are also available through the
component video output. Note that viewing high-definition Blu-ray Disc
content requires an HDTV or HD-ready TV. The user-friendly graphic
interface includes a full-color, hi-def animated menu, with features
such as advanced subtitle functions, video scene search and
pop-ups--which provide informative tidbits and are embedded in Blu-ray
Disc contents. And the unique 11-in-2 multi-format memory card slot
displays 3-megapixel and larger images in full hi-def resolution. It's
compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), CompactFlash,
MicroDrive, XD Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory
Stick Duo Pro, Memory Stick Pro, RS MMC, and Mini SD. Other technical
features include
- Up to 1080p (1920 x 1080p) output through
HDMI digital output
- Selectable 1080p/1080i/720p video upconversion
of DVDĂ•s through HDMI
- BD-RE, BD-ROM, DVD ROM, DVD RAM, DVD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW playback compatible
- MPEG2, VC-1, H.264,
HD JPEG decoding
- 12-bit/192MhZ video D/A converter; 24-bit/192KHz
audio D/A converter
The BD-P1000 provides a full range of
audio decoding, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
DTS, and MP3. It has stereo outputs as well as coaxial and optical
digital audio outputs for 5.1-channel home theater surround sound. It
offers the following video output connection options:
- Composite AV (RCA): 1
- S-Video: 1
- Component Video: 1
- HDMI: 1
Blu-ray Disc Format
The
next-generation Blu-ray optical disc format was created by a group of
the world's top consumer electronics companies, including Samsung and
Sony. This format was intended to meet the demand for playing and
recording high-definition content, which far surpasses the video
quality DVD can handle. With remarkable high quality video and crisp
audio clarity, Blu-ray also offers increased storage capacity--up to
25 GB of content on a single-sided disc and enough space for two hours
of high-definition movies or recorded content. (This is over five
times the 4.7 GB of data a standard single-sided DVD disc can store.)
The name Blu-ray is derived from the blue-violet laser the player uses
to read and write to the disc.
Tech Talk
HDMI is a
lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any
audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver)
with your TV--all over a single cable. HDMI supports standard,
enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on
a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats--standard (SDTV),
enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV).
Component video (also called
Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate
connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red
color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color
information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color
reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or
composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a
separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.
- High
Definition Formats: The most common high-def (HD) video format is
720p, which displays video at 720 vertical by 1280 horizontal pixels.
The "p" denotes that it is progressive scan, meaning that all video
lines are filled at the same time. The 1080i format displays video at
1080 vertical by 1920 horizontal pixels, and the "i" means that it is
interlaced (the old-school way of presenting video where the screen
scans the odd-numbered video lines first, then the even-numbered
lines). The 1080p format has the same pixel resolution as 1080i, but
it is a progressive scan format and thus has a constant vertical
resolution of 720 lines.
What's in the Box
Blu-ray DVD player, remote control (multibrand for TVs; comes with
batteries), printed operating
