Panasonic reveals six-strong range of Blu-ray players

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The new model range also include a recorder, which sports a 1TB hard disk drive, while the top-of-the-range model features twin HDMI inputs

Panasonic has today announced the new placements for its extremely well-regarded range of Blu-ray players. The model range is six strong (DMP-BDT700, DMP-BDT460, DMP-BDT360, DMP-BDT260, DMP-BDT160 and DMP-BD81) and variously features 4K/60fps outputs, HDMI 2.0 support, smart networking functionality and 3D capability.

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The DMP-BDT 460 joins the 4K party with 4K JPEG playback functionality – it’s able to display 4K images directly rather than down- and then upscaling first. And Panasonic’s Miracast function (pushing video or pictures from a mobile device to a Blu-ray player and then on to a TV) is included as far down the model range as the DMP-BDT360. And all six players feature integrated online services like YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

Wi-fi is integrated into all but the DMP-BDT160 and DMP-BD81 – these two featured wired LAN connectivity but need an optional dongle to become wireless. And the DMP-BD81 is the only player that’s not 3D-capable.

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There’s also a new Blu-ray recorder – the DMR-BWT740. It’s a heftily specified machine, with 4K upscaling, twin HD tuners, 3D playback, a 1TB hard disk drive and integrated wi-fi among the highlights.

Panasonic’s new Remote Recording Service means all you need is internet access and a smartphone, PC or tablet to be able to schedule recordings from anywhere in the world. That’s where twin HD tuners come in particularly handy: recordings can be made without disrupting other users who may be watching a different channel.

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by Simon Lucas

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Joe is the Content Director for What Hi-Fi? and Future’s Product Testing, having previously been the Global Editor-in-Chief of What Hi-Fi?. He has worked on What Hi-Fi? across the print magazine and website for almost 20 years, writing news, reviews and features on everything from turntables to TVs, headphones to hi-fi separates. He has covered product launch events across the world, from Apple to Technics, Sony and Samsung; reported from CES, the Bristol Show, and Munich High End for many years; and written for sites such as the BBC, Stuff and The Guardian. In his spare time, he enjoys expanding his vinyl collection and cycling (not at the same time).