| Brand Name: | Pioneer |
| Color Name: | Gloss Black |
| Built In Decoders: | Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| Specification Met: | Energy Star |
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- The BDP-51FD provides up to 1920 x 1080p resolution for an unrivaled picture quality
- Single-Wire Connection: ¿¿One HDMI¿ 1.3a digital connection is all you need
- HDMI Control: ¿¿Master your home theater universe
- Wolfson¿ Audio DACs: ¿¿Each DAC features a signal-to-noise ratio of 117db
- BonusView Support: ¿¿Independent High-Definition simultaneous video streams
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Manufacturer's Description -- July 20, 2008
Elevating the high definition experience in home theaters, Pioneer Electronics presents the BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Disc player with support of next generation high resolution audio and video formats that fulfill the emotional experience of high end entertainment. Featuring picture-in-picture interactivity and a redesigned platform that significantly improves overall performance, this player works in tandem with Pioneer’s KURO displays and A/V receivers to provide film enthusiasts the most true-to-life reproduction of HD feature films.
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Cinematic Picture Quality
Pioneer has continued to enhance high performance DVD playback with the inclusion of the proprietary and advanced PureCinema Deinterlacer, which essentially eliminates lines that can negatively affect the viewing experience. DVDs can be scaled to a 1080p resolution for improved picture quality and compatibility with HDTVs.Taking advantage of HDMI 1.3a technology, Pioneer brings film aficionados to the frontier of next generation entertainment with the most cutting edge video processing available. The BDP-51FD supports 12-bit video digital-to-analog converter (DAC) providing exceptional analog video performance. 12-Bit Deep Color delivers an unprecedented range of hues and shades resulting in pristine, realistic imagery that was not possible with previous generations. For early technology adopters, this player is a great investment that will continually meet the advancements of HD home entertainment technology.
Pioneer’s 1080p / True 24 frames per second (fps) video output offers smooth performance of film-based Blu-ray Disc movies that greatly reduces image judder. By preserving the feature film scene cadence in which Blu-ray Disc titles are authored and feature films are captured, viewers gain a natural, high quality movie viewing experience just as they would in the theater.
Dynamic Audio Enhances Emotional Experience
Pioneer recognizes the vital importance that sound plays in creating an emotional home entertainment experience and for film aficionados who want to gain the full impact of high resolution movie soundtracks.
he BDP-51FD is one of the industry’s first players to support all advanced audio formats, with the ability to decode Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD and DTS HD Master high-resolution audio formats, which also enables advanced connectivity that makes compatibility a minimal concern. Consumers will hear the subtle nuances and deep bass in their favorite films to bring an unprecedented listening experience that transcends what was previously thought possible in home theater.
Typically utilized by high end audio manufacturers and professional audio equipment, Pioneer selected professional quality Wolfson Digital Audio Converters (DACs) to ensure the highest level audio performance that sound engineers intended audiences to experience.
Robust Build Quality
The BDP-51FD features a supreme build construction and attention to detail to ensure unrivaled content performance. The BDP-51FD defines premium performance with high quality parts, a center loading tray which helps reduce vibration as well as dedicated audio and video boards for smooth operation and uninterrupted playback of discs.
Pioneer Home Theater Synergy
Performing in concert with KURO displays and the upcoming Elite A/V receivers (SC-05 or SC-07), Pioneer's Blu-ray Disc players complete the home entertainment experience, allowing consumers to immerse themselves in stunning HD content.
Pioneer engineers developed unique performance settings to ensure subtle details, vivid colors and deep shadows are accurately reproduced when shown on KURO displays. When selecting the "Pioneer PDP" in the video adjust mode, the player will output the appropriate signal to a connected KURO and deliver the best possible image possible for viewers.
Consumer Convenience
Due to the exclusive chip set design and build quality Pioneer is now utilizing, significant strides in speed performance have been made with the new players to now rival the rapid playback rate consumers have come to experience when using their DVD players. This platform greatly improves disc load, power on, power off and disc eject times.
With a continued focus on unifying the appearance and enhancing the operation of its home theater products, Pioneer has integrated the same graphic user interface found on its KURO displays and new Elite receivers. Through the player, users can customize their viewing experience via the Video Adjust menu, which provides a series of image modifications (LCD, PDP, Pioneer PDP, projector and professional) to optimize the picture displayed on a connected HDTV. Pioneer takes image quality a step further with the exclusive Picture Control Suite, which is comprised of an additional 13 video adjustments that allow viewers to fine tune small picture details of a film and deliver an experience that best suits a user’s viewing preferences.
Key Features
- Spectacular 1080p Picture Quality: The BDP-51FD provides up to 1920 x 1080p resolution for an unrivaled picture quality. And with True24FPS, now see your movies as the director intended.
- Single-Wire Connection: One HDMI 1.3a digital connection is all you need from the BDP-51FD to output both HD audio and video signals to your HDMI-capable A/V receiver or HD flat panel. Compared to typical connections, the HDMI interface replaces multiple cords without degradation in signal quality between components. HDMI 1.3a also provides 12-bit deep color support, improving subtle gradations between colors.
- HDMI Control: Master your home theater universe. The BDP-51FD supports HDMI Control, which allows you to seamlessly control all your HDMI Control-equipped Pioneer A/V equipment with a single remote.
- Wolfson Audio DACs: Each DAC features a signal-to-noise ratio of 117db. Wolfson DACs provide top-notch audio performance from music and movie soundtracks.
- Exclusive Jitter Reduction Circuit: Utilizing a Pioneer developed IC, this circuit digitally reshapes the waveform of the audio clock to greatly reduce jitter for all content.
- Frequency Control Circuit: By tuning the low-pass filter, waveform distortion of the coaxial digital output is greatly reduced for improved audio performance.
- Picture Control Suite: 13 different video adjustments (Progressive Motion, PureCinema, YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, White Level, Black Level, Black Setup, Gamma Correction, Hue, and Chroma Level)
- 3D Noise Reduction: based on pixel-per-pixel basis to reduce Gaussian Noise without blurring the image.
- Block and Mosquito Noise Reduction: to enhance poorly created content.
- BonusView Support: Independent High-Definition simultaneous video streams. Watch your Blu-ray disc movies while watching the bonus features at the same time. (Picture-in-Picture)
- 7.1 Channel Analog Audio Outputs: for compatibility with non-HDMI equipped receivers and preamps.
- Internal Audio Decoders: The BDP-51FD features internal decoding of all advanced audio formats including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master. The BDP‑51FD also provides bitstream audio over the HDMI jack of all of the above formats.
- Easy Operation and Setup: New Advanced HD GUIs for easy navigation.
- Latest Generation PureCinema Deinterlacer
- Multi-Format Compatibilty: The BDP-51FD is compatible with BD‑ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R (Video Mode) / RW (Video Mode), and CD media.
Specifications
| Feature | Pioneer BDP-51FD |
| BonusView | Yes |
| HDMI 1.3a | Yes, 12-bit Deep Color |
| Advanced Audio Bitstream | Yes, All Formats |
| Advanced Audio Decoding | Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD/DTS HD Master* |
| Wolfson Professional Audio DACs | Yes x 4 |
| High Quality Video DACs | 148.5Mhz 12-Bit |
| Jitter-free HDMI Audio with PQLS | Yes |
| Picture Control Suite | Yes |
| 7.1 Channel Analog Output | Yes |
| Gold Plated Connectors | No |
| Aluminum Front Panel | No |
| Capacitance Touch Key Buttons | No |
| New Graphic User Interface | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this unit (update your firmware!),
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This review is from: Pioneer BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Player (Electronics)
I got this unit from Amazon at almost 1/3 off the MSRP; at that price I almost feel guilty. This is among the higher-quality BluRay players with regard to picture and audio quality. So far I've watched about a half dozen movies on it and I couldn't possibly love it more. My A/V receiver predates HDMI, so I needed a player with multichannel audio outputs. This unit has high-quality Wolfson DACs that really produce outstanding sound.Perhaps the most important thing to be said about this player (any current player, for that matter), is you must *update your firmware*! As of this writing the current firmware version is 1.17 (my unit arrived with version 1.02 installed) and it fixes a ton of bugs present in earlier versions. Current firmware and instructions for installation can be easily found on the Pioneer USA website with a little patience. Still missing currently is the ability of this unit to decode DTS Master Audio, but it is promised in an any-day-now firmware upgrade; there are few BluRay units that shipped with DTS MA decoding ability, so Pioneer isn't particularly far behind any other manufacturer in this regard. One thing to note is this player is a Profile 1.1 player and NOT a Profile 2.0 player, meaning it does not support BluRay Live content that is downloadable from the internet. Personally, I could not care less. There is very little BluRay Live content out there now that is worthwhile, and the BR Live processing and downloading is often mentioned as a performance drag on units that support it. Picture and audio quality are what mattered to me, and this unit delivers in spades. EDIT 06/09/09: Editing to update info. As of 06/04/09, Firmware 1.32 does indeed enable in-player decoding of DTS Master Audio. It sounds outstanding!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The power user's Blu-ray player of choice.,
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This review is from: Pioneer BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Player (Electronics)
The Pioneer BDP-51FD is one of the most well built Blu-ray players under $500 you will find in the market. And, with its latest v1.17 firmware virtually all of the bugs have been squashed plus DVD upconversion is now superior even to high end chipsets like Silicon Optix Reon. Pretty amazing what big strides this player has made in a short period of time.The Wolfsen DACs provide outstanding analog audio and the many A/V tweaks such as the Source Direct feature will keep tweakheads happy for a long time to come. While this player is not as user-friendly as some of the competition, once you've delved into all of its settings you will find that you can maximize A/V quality in a way not possible with other players. Highly recommended for the moderately experienced (or expert) home theater enthusiast!! Nothing else in this pricerange comes close.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top Pick For the Dosh!,
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This review is from: Pioneer BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Player (Electronics)
I just bought my second BDP-51FD...both bought this month (Jan '09). Obviously, considering I bought two, it's a great player. For mass-market electronics, it's hard to beat Pioneer's quality. At this price level (over 50% off MSRP), this is an absolute no-brainer and a steal! So far, It's played BD's, DVD's, DVD-R's....anything I've thrown at it with aplomb. Works great with my entry-level Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTVin my master BR, and the second unit is for my new Pioneer Kuro (Pioneer PDP-5020FD 50-Inch 1080p KURO Plasma HDTVplasma (waiting for that BIG tax return, LOL) that's going over my livingroom fireplace.Yes, I realize that ALL BD players are "interim" devices....they're still figuring out the format specs. as I type this. To make matters worse, the studios are constantly adding new features to BD releases which muddy the waters further. As such, they are still ironing out the firmware for this (and other's) player. I have yet to ck the firmware version for my players as I have had not compatability problems, but at least Pioneer actively works out and provides firmware updates FOC to it's purchasers. Yes, I realize that this is NOT a BD Profile 2.0 player, but for the money AND considering I own ZERO (nor am I likely to own) BD's with BD-Live content, I could really care less. I also realize that the CES was just a few weeks back and that Pioneer (amongst others) have already announced their new '09 players. While they won't be available for at least a few months, it remains to be seen whether they're better than this one. One thing's for sure, you won't see those on sale at/below 50% off MSRP anytime soon! Build quality, component quality, aesthetics (WAF=Wife Acceptance Factor) are all very high here (LOL!) and, most importantly, picture quality & sound quality are excellent. The player is quiet, despite the cooling fan, and loading times are somewhat slow but reasonable....not industry-leading by any stretch. Remote is decent, but it has lots of buttons and it is not backlit. Lots of adjustability, more than I need, and I'm a audio/videophile nut and an anal Electrical Engineer. Bottom Line: I DARE you to find a BETTER player for the money, PERIOD. Get 'em while you can. Update (2/1/09): I ck'ed the firmware version of both players (i.e., v.1.08B). The current version listed on the AVS Forum (as well as Pioneer's website) is v.1.21. It was super simple to upgrade the firmware. Instructions are on both sites. All you have to do is go to Pioneer's site and it has simple instructions on how to download the firmware and burn it to a cd-r/rw or dvd-r/rw. Then, it's just a matter of loading the disc into the player tray and the machine does the rest. Prices have really tumbled recently. This would be my only problem with this unit, LOL! Update (2/10/08): I have run across my first glitchy BD. Utilizing the BonusView extra on the new (2007) Rambo [Blu-ray]causes lock-ups when you try to scan or chapter search. Pioneer just released another FW update (v.1.25a). Hopefully, this will address the small issues I experienced with this particular BD. In addition, this disc does offer a BD Live extra, a first for me, As above, this player NOT BD Live compatible. Participation in a (yet another) blog or playing a multi-user internet game doesn't turn me on, so this is (still) a non-issue for me. FWIW, If you like Rambo, Action, or Stallone flix, you'll enjoy this disc....TONS of extras as well. EDIT: The new FW flash fixed the Bonus-View issues I've experienced with the Rambo disc...Kudo's to Pioneer! P.S., A new Pioneer Kuro 50" PDP is on order from Amazon and on it's way! It'll be tough to appreciably beat this combo PQ-wise at any price, and impossible to beat anywhere near the price. Get 'em BOTH while you can! EDIT: Kuro is here and it is awesome! The BDP-51 was excellent with the 42" Panny, but the synergism exhibited with the Kuro plasma has to be seen to be believed. This is absolutely an edge-of-the-art reference-level system (video-wise, at least) and all for near-budget level prices! Get 'em BOTH while you still can!
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