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Panasonic has introduced DMP-BD50, its much anticipated third generation Blu-ray disc player in the US market. The latest player will allow users to enjoy high definition 1080p content.

Apart from HD 1080p content, the DMP-BD50 offers a wide range of functions such as lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio and versatile Picture-in-Picture applications. Moreover it features VIERA Link technology that allows users to operate VIERA Link equipped home theater components with a single remote.

Additionally, the player can also be connected to the internet to download data like images and subtitles. The player is further equipped with PHL Reference Chroma processor and P4HD i/p conversion processor and Uniphier, a precise digital video processor delivering optimum image quality and sharp, crisp, natural colors. To achieve 7.1 channel surround sound, the DMP-BD50 comes along with a 7.1 channel amplifier and speakers.

In addition, the latest Panasonic Blu-ray player includes an SD Memory Card slot allowing users to watch movies or images stored on the SD card on the large screen.

“Panasonic was the first to bring a Blu-ray player with Bonus View (Final Standard Profile 1.1) to market and now with the DMP-BD50 we are again leading the industry with the inclusion of BD-Live,” said Paul Sabo, Panasonic, National Marketing Manager Entertainment Group. “The beauty of the Blu-ray player is that we can now see movies the way the film maker intended, in glorious HD video and audio. The consumer can now combine the new generation DMP-BD50 with a VIERA flat screen televison to create a true living in high definition experience.”

The DMP-BD50 Blu-ray disc player will be available in the market by Spring at the estimated price of $699.95.