Panasonic DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc/VHS Multimedia Player
January 4, 2010 | Posted by 
- Blu-ray Disc/VHS combination player with SD memory card slot and USB
- Multi-media capability allows for convenient playback and up-conversion of content from any media storage format–VHS, DVD, CD and more
- 7.1-channel lossless audio decode and bit-stream output for exceptional sound
- VIERA Cast internet functionality for enjoying online entertainment from YouTube, Amazon VOD, and more
- Intelligent auto standby for more efficient power usage
Product Description
Does it feel like technology is moving too fast, and your barely keeping up? Blu-ray Disc/VHS Combination Player gives you both the technology of yesterday and today, wherein you don’t have to send your precious VHS cassettes to storage just yet in that the unique feature about this player compared to a regular VHS player is the fact that it provides up-conversion so it will enhance your viewing experience, like watching a remastered copy, but instead of doing the tedious task of improving video and audio quality yourself, the player does it for you. It even features an SD memory card slot and USB terminal so you don’t have to unload your digital media for it to be viewed, wherein simply insert an SD memory card filled with joyous memories into your player, and let the good times begin, there is even the possibility for JPEG slideshow with music and transition effect, so not only will you dazzle your audience with you family photos, but also the innovative features of your Blu-ray Disc/VHS Combination Player. VHS Playback and 1080p HDMI Out Deep Color and x.v.Color 148.5MHz/12bit Video D/A Converter Digital Noise Reduction (3D-NR/ Integrated NR) Picture Mode (Normal, Soft, Fine, Cinema, User) Picture Adjustment (Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Gamma Correction) Audio Features – Built-in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Decoder 192kHz/24bit Audio D/A Converter 96kHz Surround Re-master for All Formats (BD, DVD, CD and MP3) Output – HDMI AV Output Component Video Output Video Output 2ch Audio Output Digital Audio Output (1 Optical) Ethernet for BD-Live, VIERA CAST and Firmware Update Convenience Features – Compatible with VIERA CAST (YouTube, Picasa, etc) Compatible with BD-Live and BONUSVIEW VIERA Link or Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Product Line-up Movie (AVCHD, MPEG2) & JPEG View with SD Memory Card Slot Music (MP3) & Photos (JPEG) Playback on US
Panasonic DMP-BD70V Blu-ray Disc/VHS Multimedia Player
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Tags: Bluray, Disc/VHS, DMPBD70V, Multimedia, PANASONIC, Player | 
5 Comments »
Yes it appears to be a great product but I purchased this particular model because the dimensions fit the available space. Not even close. Over 3 inches off. They lied on the product description and that is unacceptable. If they lied about the dimensions, what else have they lied about.
Rating: 1 / 5
I am using HDMI on a 1080p LCD and Blu Ray looks stunningly fantastic but VHS is so bad that it is unwatchable.
Rating: 3 / 5
First, and I believe unrelated to the product itself (although possibly not based on other excellent reviews), the unit was left at our door by UPS in the rain. So, the box was soaked despite being carelessly placed in a plastic bag.
As for the claims of up-conversion, well maybe the rain-soaked box affected the playback capability. DVDs did not playback as well as my old Sony DVD player and VHS tapes played back so horribly bad that they were unwatchable. In fact, some of the VHS tapes like the Titanic included audio artifacts that resembled crackling, popping sounds.
As for the setup, I had this connected to a new Samsung LNB610 52 inch TV using an HDMI cable. Simply disappointing. The idea of this combo unit is great, especially if you have a considerable VHS collection from years past. Unfortunately, the execution (at least with my combination of devices) just fell way short of my expectations. I’m sure blu-ray DVDs play great as others have reported; I was so disappointed with everything else I didn’t bother trying. The up-conversion claims are simply unfounded.
Please note this is the first item I have ever returned on any on-line purchase (likely 10 years worth of buying). I can’t say enough about how Amazon has handled this. I was expecting the ultimate frustrating experience and to my surprise, they made it as simple as you get. This experience makes me want to buy even more from Amazon and I will. Excellent company who care about their customers. Not many today can boast that.
Pros: Simple concept
Cons: Marginal DVD playback capability and very bad VHS playback capability (at least using the HDMI cable); remote not so great and confusing for the average person; the operation of the system is slow to respond remote commands.
Final Thought: I wonder if the few bad experiences (including mine) are related to the use of the HDMI cable. It may also be impacted by the wet conditions I experienced, however, some of the other lower-end reviews appear to describe the same conditions that I experienced.
Rating: 2 / 5
well plugged it to my panasonic tv,,and poof its was all ready to go,,,great picture,,popped in a old dark shawdows dvd, and wow it popped out in vibrate color,,havent tried a blu ray yet,,but it will bring to life alot of your color to your old dvd’s,,,,,the vcr is just that a vcr..nothing special…..but its want i needed, and its works so good ,,bought another one,,,and the remote is nice remote easy to read, not a cheapy….
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased this to replace my DVD/VCR combo but this doesn’t record to VHS. Also the VHS video looked crappy compared to a 1080p disc. (duh) I thought the upconverting would be better. The blu-ray video looked superb and I was using the RGB inputs, not HDMI! I like that it has an instant-on feature which is really just standby. It doesn’t show a clock when powered off. Also, the audio would not play when plugged into my 1st gen 700 series panasonic blu-ray receiver. Youtube loads fast when connected to internet however I didn’t find search feature. Not sure if there is one. I just got it yesterday. It’s great if you have VHS tapes you can’t replace.
Rating: 4 / 5