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About the Blu-ray Disc™
Q.1
Why is the format called Blu-ray?
A.1
The name Blu-ray came from the fact that the laser beam which reads the data from the new disc is blue instead of red, which is used for current DVDs and CDs. This new Blue laser is the core of Blu-ray Disc technology (that is a blu-ray of light).
Q.2
What video codecs do Blu-ray support?
A.2
MPEG-2 — enhanced for HD, also used for playing DVDs and HDTV recordings. MPEG-4 AVC — part of the MPEG-4 standard also known as H.264 (High Profile and Main Profile). SMPTE VC-1 — a standard based on Microsoft Windows Media Video (WMV) technology.
Q.3
What audio codecs do Blu-ray support?
A.3
Linear PCM (LPCM), Dolby® Digital, Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS™ Digital Surround, and DTS™-HD.
Q.4
What types of Blu-ray Disc are there?
A.4
There are three main types of discs, as described below.
BD-ROM/Playback Type (ROM: Read-Only-Memory)
This type of disc comes pre-recorded with movies, game software, etc.
BD-R/Write-Once-Only Type (R: Recordable)
This type can be written to only once. It is ideal for recording data that is not to be altered, or for use in easily distributing data.
BD-RE/Rewritable Type (RE: Rewritable)
This type of disc lets you rewrite the data about 1,000 times, making it similar to a DVD-RW disc.
Each type is further classified according to capacity, that is, single-sided, single-layer (25GB) disc, or single-sided, dual-layer (50GB) disc.
Q.5
Do Blu-ray discs require a cartridge?
A.5
The Blu-ray disc has the same dimensions as DVD and CD discs, and, like them, does not require a cartridge. This makes it possible to create Blu-ray disc products that are backward-compatible with CD and DVD discs, allowing for a seamless transition to the new technology.
Q.6
How is the image quality of Blu-ray discs?
A.6
Blu-ray discs have a maximum resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and a maximum transfer speed of 48 Mbps. There is no other media at the present time that can match the Blu-ray disc's image quality.
About Blu-ray Disc™ Player DMP-BD50/
DMP-BD30 and Blu-ray Disc™ Theater
SC-BT100
Q.1
Can CDs be played on a Blu-ray Disc™ Player and a Blu-ray Disc™ Theater?
A.1
Yes, you can watch videos and listen to music recorded on CD Audio (CD-DA), Video CD and MP3 (CD-R/RW, Video CD) discs.
Q.2
Can you play DVDs?
A.2
Yes, you can watch DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R/+R DL/+RW, DVD-Video, and DVD-Audio formats.
Q.3
Does it have HDMI cable terminals?
A.3
Yes, it has one output terminal.
Q.4
Does the Deep Color feature work when connecting the DMP-BD50/DMP-BD30/SC-BT100 to any TV?
A.4
You need to connect the DMP-BD50/DMP-BD30/SC-BT100 to a TV with Deep Color compatibility, and use an HDMI cable for connection.
Q.5
Is 24p playback possible by connecting the DMP-BD50/DMP-BD30/SC-BT100 to any TV and projector?
A.5
You need to connect the DMP-BD50/DMP-BD30/SC-BT100 to a TV or projector with 24p input capability, and use an HDMI cable for connection.
Q.6
Can you enjoy Dolby® TrueHD or DTS-HD™ surround sound by connecting the DMP-BD50/DMP-BD30/SC-BT100 to any receiver?
A.6
DMP-BD50
You need to connect it to a receiver that equipped with HDMI terminals, and use an HDMI cable connection. For surround sound reproduction, a 5.1-channel or 7.1-channel speaker system that matches the audio media is required.
DMP-BD30
You need to connect it to a receiver that supports HDMI version 1.3 and contains a Dolby® TrueHD or DTS-HD™ decoding function, and use an HDMI cable for connection. For surround sound reproduction, a 5.1-channel or 7.1-channel speaker system that matches the audio media is required.
SC-BT100
The SC-BT100 is compatible with the newest Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD™ 7.1-channel surround sound formats. Sit back and enjoy the incredibly rich, clear and faithful surround sound these high-data formats make possible.
Q.7
Does the DMP-BD50/DMP-BD30/SC-BT100 let you use Final Standard Profile functions such as picture-in-picture with any Blu-ray disc media?
A.7
The Blu-ray disc media must include content that supports the Final Standard Profile. The Final Standard Profile functions that can be used differ depending on the Blu-ray disc media.
Q.8
Can images recorded with any camcorder be played with the DMP-BD50/DMP-BD30/SC-BT100?
A.8
Images recorded in the AVCHD format onto an SD Memory Card or DVD disc, or MPEG2 images recorded onto a DVD disc can be played.
Q.9
Can images captured by any digital still camera be viewed with the DMP-BD50/DMP-BD30/SC-BT100?
A.9
JPEG images recorded onto an SD Memory Card can be viewed.
Q.10
Can the DMP-BD50/DMP-BD30/SC-BT100 be connected to the Internet?
A.10
No, it cannot be connected to the Internet.
Q.11
Can the DMP-BD50/DMP-BD30/SC-BT100 record TV programs?
A.11
No, the DMP-BD50,DMP-BD30 and SC-BT100 are a player. They do not record.
Q.12
Do they have the VIERA Link™ function?
A.12
Yes, VIERA Link™ works between a VIERA Link™ compatible Panasonic flat TV.
* Depending on the cable used, this function may not be possible. Panasonic HDMI Cables are highly recommended.
Q.13
What kind of technology is going to give it "the best picture and sound"?
A.13
First, it features industry leading i/p Conversion technology with Panasonic's original P4HD processor for high-speed processing of more than 15 billion operations per second. We also achieved an ideal solution for analog output. For example, we are introducing the latest 297MHz / 14bit Video DAC for customers who do not have an HDMI terminal for HD Panel.
Q.14
Which of the HDMI, Component, S Video, and Composite Video cables will provide the best image quality when connected between the unit and a TV?
A.14
The HDMI cable will give you the best image quality. If the TV you're using has an HDMI terminal and you use an HDMI cable to connect to it, the video signal will be sent in its original digital form for the best possible image quality.
Q.15
Can any kind of iPod® be used in the SC-BT100's special iPod® cradle?
A.15
The SC-BT100's Integrated Universal Dock for iPod® supports the iPod® touch, iPod® classic, iPod® (5th generation), iPod® 4th generation(color display), iPod® 4th generation, iPod® nano 3rd generation (video), iPod® nano 2nd generation (aluminum), iPod®nano 1st generation, and iPod® mini.
Q.16
What kind of system does the SC-BT100 wireless system use?
A.16
The wireless system for the rear speakers included with the SC-BT100 uses a 2.4-GHz wireless configuration. In contrast with wireless systems that use infrared rays, the sound is not interrupted by obstacles in its path, like a person or an object.
Q.17
Is the BD-Live function equipped on all Panasonic Blu-ray Disc™ Players?
A.17
No, the BD-Live function is provided on the DMP-BD50 Blu-ray Disc™ Player. The DMP-BD50 has an Ethernet terminal, so a cable can be used to connect it to the Internet for the BD-Live function.
See more information about BD-Live.
Q.18
What is required to use the BD-Live function?
A.18
You need to be able to connect to the Internet, and you have to have a Blu-ray disc movie title that is compatible with the BD-Live function.
Q.19
Are Panasonic Blu-ray Disc™ Players compatible with "x.v.Color "?
A.19
The DMP-BD50 Blu-ray Disc™ Player is compatible with "x.v.Color ". This allows the "x.v.Color " feature to produce deeper colors.
* x.v.Color is a registered trademark.
See more information about "x.v. Color".
