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Panasonic Blu-ray Home Theater Preview

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    Panasonic Blu-ray Preview

    Panasonic Blu-ray Preview

    Panasonic’s new DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 Blu-ray players replace the BD30 and BD50 and were first announced at CEDIA 2008. They are expected to ship in October, for an as-yet unspecified price. Here’s a shot of the front and back of one of the units.

    Read our reviews of their predecessors: Panasonic DMP-BD30K and Panasonic DMP-BD50

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    Panasonic Blu-ray Preview

    Lots of Panasonic signage around the room.

    Read our reviews of their predecessors: Panasonic DMP-BD30K and Panasonic DMP-BD50

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    Panasonic Blu-ray Preview

    Panasonic’s SA-BX500 receiver, intended for use with the Blu-ray players, was also on display. It’s also due to ship in October, for $799.95. Here’s a shot of the back panel and the circuitry inside.

    Read our reviews of their predecessors: Panasonic DMP-BD30K and Panasonic DMP-BD50

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    Panasonic Blu-ray Preview

    Here’s a close up of the back panel of Panasonic’s SA-BX500 receiver, due to ship in October, for $799.95.

    Read our reviews of their predecessors: Panasonic DMP-BD30K and Panasonic DMP-BD50

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    Panasonic Blu-ray Preview

    The engineers explained that the receiver could switch from 2.1 to 5.1 and 7.1 sound automatically, without rewiring or resetting, thanks to its patented “bi-amp/bi-wiring” system, which allows the receiver to automatically switch its internal circuits each time it receives a 2-channel signal (cables do not need to be reconnected to switch between 2-channel and 7.1).

    Read our reviews of their predecessors: Panasonic DMP-BD30K and Panasonic DMP-BD50

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