Samsung Introduces Third-Gen Blu-ray Disc Player

Nov 26, 2007 16:32 Nikkei Electronics Asia

Samsung Electronics has expanded its line-up of high-definition video products with the launch of the BD-P1400 Blu-ray disc player. The BD-P1400 offers full compatibility with 24 movie frames per second playback. Since most movies are filmed at 24 fps, these Blu-ray players will be able to playback movies in their native format, significantly reducing unwanted artifacts.

Setting the player's Movie Frame (24Fs) feature to On will allow customers to adjust the HDMI v1.3 output to 24 fps for a crisp, theater-like experience. Each of these players will also support 60Fs for enhanced compatibility with other HDTVs available in the market.

In addition, the BD-P1400 also supports Bitstream technology. Customers can easily connect the Blu-ray player to other HD devices to enjoy high quality A/V enjoyment.

The BD player completes the HD total home theater experience with advanced HD audio decoding. Beyond standard Dolby Digital and DTS audio playback, the BD-P1400 works with Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD for a variety of clear, full-bodied sound options.

The HDMI v1.3 connection offers HDMI CEC (Anynet+) technology, allowing customers to use a single remote control to operate the BD player, TV and other A/V products from the company. Additionally, the BD-P1400 is able to up-convert standard DVD discs to full HD 1080p resolution via the HDMI connection, bringing DVD movie collections into the next-generation.

For those with extensive DVD collections, the BD-P1400 model includes backward compatibility with standard DVD and CD formats (including DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD and CD-R). Playback of multimedia content in a variety of different formats is quick and easy at 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions. The "Easy Top Menu" feature allows customers to change font and color of subtitles and menu titles according to their tastes, as well as the background color and menu graphics.

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