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Toshiba D-R400 DVD Recorder

Toshiba D-R400 DVD Recorder

Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-Ray DVD Player

Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-Ray Player

$78.99  |  1 store
From $409.99  |  1 store
Product Description The DR400 DVD recorder is designed to provide the greatest flexibility in recording and playback by supporting DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+R recordable disc formats.
Make the jump to high definition in style, with the Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-ray Player. Blu-ray discs hold 5x the data of conventional DVDs and produce unbelievably crisp and colorful video... More
Make the jump to high definition in style, with the Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-ray Player. Blu-ray discs hold 5x the data of conventional DVDs and produce unbelievably crisp and colorful video in resolutions of up to 1920 x 1080p. The Panasonic DMP-BD30K utilizes an advanced digital video processor that delivers visuals that are faithful to the original source, and with Diagonal Processing and 3:2 Pull-Down, film material looks more organic and noiseless than ever before. The DMP-BD30K is also Deep Color compatible through an HDMI connection giving you 4,096 steps of gradation for smooth, flawless blacks and rich color reproduction. Less
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Key Features   
Number of Discs   - 1
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
Playable Disk Types VCD • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • DVD Audio • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • DVD+VR • DVD-VR DVD Video • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • Picture CD • DVD-R DL • DVD-VR
Playable File Formats DivX • MP3 • WMA • JPEG MP3 • JPEG
DVD Type   DVD Recorder Blu-ray Player
Video Upconversion   720p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 1080p (HDTV) 720p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 1080p (HDTV)
Video   
Video Noise Reduction 3D Y/C Separation -
Video DAC   10 bit / 54 MHz 12 bit / 148.5 MHz
Video Output System - NTSC
Picture Control Zoom Contrast • Brightness • Gamma Correction • Sharpness • Zoom
Audio   
Dynamic Range   - 100 dB (DVD)
Audio SNR   - 115 dB
Surround Sound   Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only) Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only)
Audio DAC   24 bit / 192 kHz 24 bit / 192 kHz
Connections   
Inputs Composite x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 -
Front Panel iLINK DV Input -
Outputs Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1 S-Video x 1, HDMI x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1
Convenience   
Record And Play Features Time Slip • Chasing Playback • Pause Live TV -
Instant Skip / Replay Skip -
Remote Control   - Multibrand
OSD Yes: English, French, Japanese -
Recorder   
Recordable Media DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW -
Recording Speeds SP • XP • LP • EP • SLP -
Programmable Timer Yes, 12 Events within 30 Days -
Dimensions   
Weight 2.4 kg 3.31 kg
Depth 9.75 in. 12.63 in.
Height 2.31 in. 2.31 in.
Width - 16.94 in.
Other Features   
Brand Toshiba Panasonic
Miscellaneous   
UPC 022265000267 5025232457946
Product ID 41145937 47880223
Product MPN   
MPN D-R400 DMP-BD30K
 
Consumer Reviews
Toshiba D-R400 DVD Recorder
Toshiba D-R400 DVD Recorder
$78.99
Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-Ray DVD Player
Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-Ray Player
From $409.99

Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Fast load (1)
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • Movies (1)
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Consumer Reviews

42

Get one before they're all gone!

byrockhead261 Apr 4, 2008
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Low price, quick loading and recording, lots of features
Cons Rough manual, LED display is limited
Recommended it? Yes

I did my homework and decided on the D-R400 due to it's low price, clean appearance, and full features. I was disappointed at the first box store when told they were out of stock and not due to be replenished. The saleperson told me that the Toshiba D-R410 has replaced the 400, but is not as full... Read full review »

1

Nice recorder

bytherock598 Jun 26, 2008
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Looks great, lots of features, good google reviews about this product. Records in common...
Cons none for me at this present time.
Recommended it? Yes

Bought this from TigerDirect on sale for limited time at $89.00 cdn a few months ago.
I have not done much testing with it yet but the few times I have used it I find it works great.
I bought a CyberHome DVR 1600 recorder a couple of yrs ago to transfer home movies but did not like the... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.4
Based on 5 user reviews
80% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

Bruguru
2024

I'm Blu, Ah-Va-Dee, Ah-Va-Da: Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-Ray Player

byBruguru Jan 25, 2009
65 Helpfuls 66 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Brilliant picture and amazing sound, excellent upconversion, low-cost unit.
Cons Slow load time, poor navigation, does not format video well.
Recommended it? Yes

Before I begin regaling you with my thoughts of the Panasonic DMP-BD30K Blu-Ray Player, a little background may be in order. Certainly, this is not one of the newest players on the market, and has actually been around for a year or so as I type. So, you ask, why did I buy it? Why didn't I get one... Read full review »

77

Simple and Quick

bypetergaryr Apr 5, 2008
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast load time, excellent picture and audio quality.
Cons Lacks an Ethernet connection and internal decoders.
Recommended it? Yes

What Is It?

The Panasonic BD30 is a single disc blu-ray player that can also be used to upconvert regular DVDs to near HD quality via an HDMI connection.

What's In The Box?

You get the player, an easy to use remote control with batteries, an instruction manual and a... Read full review »

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