Marantz BD7004 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player (Black)

by Marantz

Product Details

User's Guide [7.06mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 17.3 x 4.1 inches ; 10.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002E9HF12
• Item model number: BD7004
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,548 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Combining both disc and memory card capability, the Marantz BD7004 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player reads virtually every popular disc format available today: Blu-ray (both commercial releases and recordable discs), DVDs (movies and DVD-R/RWs), as well as standard and recordable CDs. It also includes Secure Digital (SD and SDHC) memory card reader, and the player can also handle DivX and AVCHD video files.

The Marantz BD7004 is compatible with Blu-ray discs as well as both DVD and CD media plus DivX and AVCHD video files (see larger image).

It includes an HDMI output plus audio connections for 7.1-channel surround sound (see larger image).

The BD7004 features an advanced Anchor Bay video processor--part of the company's Video Reference Series--which combines exclusive circuits like Progressive ReProcessing (PReP), Precision Video Scaling, Precision Deinterlacing, RightRate, AutoCUE-C, Precision AV LipSync, Fine Detail & Edge Enhancement, and Mosquito Noise Reduction. Audio capabilities include internal decoding for both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

With the embedded BD Live Profile 2.0 specification, you can access additional content from the Internet when connected via the Ethernet networking port.

The sleek 3.5-inch contoured front panel combines both aluminum and reinforced resin composite to dampen resonance and blend with virtually any decor. A second metal plate reinforces the player's top cover for increased vibration control, and the centrally located disc mechanism places the critical disc-laser interface in the middle of the chassis to minimize the kind of artifacts that could impact both audio and video quality.

Controlling the BD7004 is easy with the included handheld remote control and a rear panel RS-232 jack that can be used with optional advanced touch-screen control systems.

Key Features

• Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel with Center Mount Drawer
• New Chassis with heavy gauge top cover for reduced vibration
• Profile 2.0 for BD-Live, Bonus View support
• HDMI 1.3a supporting 36-bit Deep color and HD Audio bit stream outputs
• Anchor Bay VRS Technology Video Scaler ABT1030
• 297MHz/12-bit Analog Devices NSV Technology Video DAC ADV7340
• 1920 x 1080 resolution with 24 FPS output capability
• Supporting 480i resolution output
• Built-in HD Audio Decoder for Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio
• 192kHz/24bit Burr-Brown Audio DAC PCM1782 for all channels
• Stereo + 7.1 channel Analog outputs High Quality Audio Circuits, featuring Elna Capacitors for all channels
• Pure Direct Audio Playback as "Audio Ex" (exclusive) mode
• SD Card readers for WMA, MP3, JPEG files
• Playback DivX HD files in disc
• Playback AVCHD files in disc / SD card
• Gold-plated audio and video outputs
• RS-232C terminal for custom installation
• Discrete commands
• IR flasher input/output
• Firmware update available via Ethernet (Internet) connection
• Detachable power cord

Specifications

DTS Decoder: Yes Dolby Digital Decoder: Yes Video DAC: Analog Devices 297MHz/12bit Audio DAC: 192kHz/24bit External control: RS-232C (D-sub 9pin Female) x1 External memory: SD/SDCH memory cards Dimensions: 17-3/8 x 4-3/16 x 12-13/16 inches (WxHxD) Weight: 10.9 pounds

Playback formats: Media: BD-Video/R/RE, DVD-Video/R/R/DL/RW, CD-R/RW, SD Data: MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX HD/AVCHD Connections: 1 HDMI output 1 component (Y/Pb/Pr) output 1 digital coaxial audio output

What's in the Box

Marantz BD7004 Blu-ray Disc Player, remote control (with batteries), power cord, RCA video cable, RCA audio cable, user guide

Product Description

Blu-ray, DVD and CD Player, New Stylish Front Panel Design with Center Mount Drawer, New Chassis with heavy gauge top cover for reduced vibration, Profile 2.0 for BD Live and Upgrades/Updates, 7.1 Channel Analog outputs, High Quality Audio Stage, featuring Elna Capacitors for all 7 Channels, Scaling by Anchor Bay, Video Processing by Analog Devices (297MHz/12Bit), Gold Plated Audio & Video Outputs, RS-232C for Custo Installation, Deep color with HDMI Ver.1.3a, HD Audio stream out to HDMI Output, Pure Direct as audio exclusive mode, 480i output resolution support, SD Card readers for WMA, MP3, JPEG files, Discrete Commands, Flasher Input, Playback DivX HD files, Playing back AVCHD files on disc / SD card, 1920 x 1080 resolution with 24FPS Playback, 90mm same height as the CD5003/NR1501

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Audio and Picture Quality - A Purist's Player, September 15, 2009

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WDH - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marantz BD7004 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player (Black) (Electronics)

The mid to higher end Blu Ray Player landscape was dramatically changed by the $500 Oppo. It matched performance and value in a wonderful package. That said, there remain some players that offer higher quality audio (via analogues) and a bit more style and panache, namely the Denon DBP-2010CI and its Marantz cousin the BD7004.

The Marantz is a very stylish player with a curved fascia that stands out amongst many rectangular players with little focus on design. It is a heavy, solid player sits a bit taller than most. From a build perspective, height does provide a bit more room for spatial layout and possibly avoids heat accomodating a smaller area.

The player is responsive, but not outstandingly fast. Powered off eject times are roughly 13-15 seconds and non-java and java-light discs load in 20 to 40 seconds. Heavy Java discs around 1 minute.

The player is profile 2.0 for internet-based special features, which creates a spandrel in making firmware updates easy via the internet.

Although the player is nearly identical to the Denon DBP-2010CI, I have found the Marantz BD7004 to be devoid of any weird handshake issues that caused brief green flashes at power up.

DVD upscaling is top notch with the ABT VRS scaling chip. I would venture to say that it is 98% of the Oppo's performance for normal content. The Oppo's chip (ABT 2010) is a bit better at recognizing obscure film cadences used in animation and anime, but the ABT 1030 chip in the 7004 does an exceptional job at detail reproduction, color accuracy, and motion. The menus allow for detail PQ tweaking including NR, gamma, brightness and contrast (the menu gui is a bit dated). BD playback is excellent.

The player gains a competitive advantage in audio performance. The 7.1 CH analogue output is terrific and has speaker settings and distances, but does not allow one to set the crossover annoyingly. The DACs are tremendous and deliver very clean and warm sound.

This player is truly a worthy competitor to the Oppo when you factor in the three year warranty and RS 232, but push your local dealer for a more realistic price.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marantz 7004 review, June 23, 2010

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seal "commando" (America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marantz BD7004 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player (Black) (Electronics)

I have to say that this is a quality player for high fi nuts like me. I got my player for $600.00. Usually going for $800.00. This is the player I chose after a month of looking at all players out there. It was this or the Oppo BDP83. Marantz with the 3 yr warranty is just awsome. Sound is top notch. I use the analog outputs to my receiver because I don't have the new HD audio formats yet in my receiver. The manual and setup is laid out nice. Easy to fallow. I would recomend this player for sure to anyone who doesnt need wi-fi and that extra stuff on your player. If you want quality and good picture and sound buy this player.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars creates new definitons for pq!, June 8, 2011

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Gringo A La Carte "Marv" (Denver City, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marantz BD7004 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player (Black) (Electronics)

Hooked this up to my Panasonic 50" plasma & Onkyo HT-RC180 & it just goes to show how far electronics have come in the last 5 years or less! The setup is a breeze, hdmi all the way. OSD is easy to understand, plugged in the ethernet cable & found the network, downloaded an update & it installed flawlessly. Popped in a blu ray & the picture difference is noticable immediately when compared to what I'd been using for the past 30 months, an LG BD370. There's more depth to the picture, the colors are sharper/brighter so to speak, and the Onkyo does the audio decoding so was a great upgrade for me altho this player is now "outdated." Cds sound just as good, dynamic in musical expression so I couldn't be more pleased. I bought this refurbed & it has no blimishes etc so was a good deal considering the price was much less than retail. I don't watch a lot of blu ray but I do have over 700 sd dvds & the upconversion is second to none. Even old dvds I had that the LG wouldn't play work fine with this player & pq is awesome! I have no issues with load times as discussed here & other forums. It does take maybe 5 sec for the player to turn on before the tray will open, but loading a blu ray takes maybe another 90 sec til opening credits. No biggie as far as I'm concerned. This is a really nice player, not as heavy as I expected but looks great with all the other "toys" under the tv!! My only wish is that electronic companies would offer other choices instead of black as offered to other countries. White or silver would've been much nicer!!!