Pioneer Blu Ray Player - BDP51FD

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Spectacular 1080p Picture Quality
The BDP-51FD provides up to 1920 x 1080p resolution for an unrivaled picture quality. And with True24FPS, now see your movies as the director intended.

Single-Wire Connection
One HDMI(R) 1.3a digital connection is all you need from the BDP-51FD to output both HD audio and video signals to your HDMI-capable A/V receiver or HD flat panel. Compared to typical connections, the HDMI interface replaces multiple cords without degradation in signal quality between components. HDMI 1.3a also provides 12-bit deep color support, improving subtle gradations between colors.

HDMI Control
Master your home theater universe. The BDP-51FD supports HDMI Control, which allows you to seamlessly control all your HDMI Control-equipped Pioneer A/V equipment with a single remote.

Wolfson(TM) Audio DACs
Each DAC features a signal-to-noise ratio of 117db. Wolfson DACs provide top-notch audio performance from music and movie soundtracks.

Exclusive Jitter Reduction Circuit
Utilizing a Pioneer developed IC, this circuit digitally reshapes the waveform of the audio clock to greatly reduce jitter for audio content.

Frequency Control Circuit
By tuning the low-pass filter, waveform distortion of the coaxial digital output is greatly reduced for improved audio performance.

Picture Control Suite
13 different video adjustments (Progressive Motion, PureCinema, YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, White Level, Black Level, Black Setup, Gamma Correction, Hue, and Chroma Level)

3 Different Noise Reduction Circuits

3D Noise Reduction: Based on pixel-per-pixel basis to reduce Gaussian Noise without blurring the image.

lock and Mosquito Noise Reduction: to enhance poorly created content.

BonusView Support: Independent High-Definition simultaneous video streams. Watch your Blu-ray disc movies while watching the bonus features at the same time. (Picture-in-Picture)

7.1 Channel Analog Audio Outputs
For compatibility with non-HDMI equipped receivers and preamps.

Internal Audio Decoders
The BDP-51FD features internal decoding of all advanced audio formats including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master. The BDP51FD also provides bit-stream audio over the HDMI jack of all of the above formats.

Easy Operation and Setup
New Advanced HD GUIs for easy navigation.

Latest Generation PureCinema Deinterlacer
Multi-Format Compatibilty: The BDP-51FD is compatible with BDROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R (Video Mode) / RW (Video Mode), and CD media.

Specification	Description
Model	BDP-51FD, BDP51FD
UPC	012562896540
Analog Audio	Rear Output
Compatible Formats	BD
Compatible Formats	BD-R
Compatible Formats	BD-RE
Compatible Formats	BD-ROM
Compatible Formats	CD
Compatible Formats	CD-R
Compatible Formats	CD-RW
Compatible Formats	DVD
Compatible Formats	DVD+R
Compatible Formats	DVD+RW
Compatible Formats	DVD-R
Compatible Formats	DVD-R DL
Compatible Formats	DVD-RW
Component Video	Rear Output
Composite Video	Rear Output
Depth (Inches)	143.18
Disc Capacity	1
Disc compatibility (Play)	CD - CDR/W - DVD - DVDR/W
DVD Disc Compatibility (Record)	DVD Play Only - Does not record
HDMI	Rear Output
Height (Inches)	4.89
Multi-Channel	7.1 Channel Output
Optical	Rear Output
Remote Control	Included
S-Video	Rear Output
Surround Modes	DTS-HD High Resolution
Surround Modes	DTS-HD Master Audio
Surround Modes	Dolby Digital Plus
Surround Modes	Dolby TrueHD
TV Broadcast Compatibility	NTSC
Type of DVD Unit	Blu-Ray
Video Standard	Up to 1080p High Definition
Weight (Pounds)	12.6
Width (Inches)	16.54

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5.0

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"First, this is upgradeable you just need to down load an ISO file burn to cd and insert it to player-Done. Secondly, it does decode all codecs and formats with the latest firmware upgrade which is currently 1.25a. Easy to set up, plugged in HDMI to Player then to Denon 3808 then plugged in power. First it will walk you through a basic setup takes about 1 minute. Mine came with firmware 1.08 - upgraded to 1.25a. ..." Read Full Review »

Feb 18, 2009 by Audio Nut

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To much whiz and not enough bang

"The player is heavy and built tough. The DTS-HD Master Audio does not work, supposed to after future update, A big disappointment for now. Will bitstream to receiver that decodes but only in 5.1. The player freezes on some movies and has very slow load times compared to other Blu-Ray players. standard DVDs do not look as good as my regular dvd player. I have installed the 1.02 latest firmware and these are the c..." Read Full Review »

Aug 30, 2008 by Hawkeye

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Still not fast-booting, but Nice!

★★★★★

5.0

"Even after a firmware upgrade this is unit boots just a little faster than other BR players, but you still need to be patient. Once it is running, it seems when using HDMI that it auto-selects the highest quality codec's and formats to output, and it is quite easy to manually select others accordin …" Read Full Review »

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I would buy another unit for my bedroom

★★★★☆

4.0

"No doubt this is the entry level Blu ray player from pioneer but the performance has exceed my expectation . First of all , the look of this player makes my Panasonic BD-30 looks like cheapo player .

Testing a blu ray disc,the loading time is more than acceptable and comparable to Panasonic BD-30 …" Read Full Review »

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Great sound and price...

★★★★★

5.0

"Great unit with excellent sound. The dynamic range on this unit was higher than any other unit in this price range, and it shows. I bought this for the 7.1 analog outs, since my pre-amp cannot decode the new sound formats on its own. Coming from a PS3 to this was a HUGE difference. Much better S/N r …" Read Full Review »

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Love it!

★★★★★

5.0

"A common complaint about BRD players is slow start-up time. Not having had one before, I can't say how the 51-FD compares with others, but who cares? Life may be short, but it's not that short. I bought the player for top-notch video quality and top-notch sound quality- far more important criteria …" Read Full Review »

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