Pioneer Introduces New Blu-Ray Players at CEDIA!!

[HD Man]

Pioneer Shows 3D Blu-ray Disc Player Trio
By Greg Tarr -- TWICE, September 8, 2011
Indianapolis - Pioneer is unveiling at CEDIA Expo 2011 three new 3D Blu-ray Disc players targeted at high-performance enthusiasts.

The new players include one model on the core Pioneer label -- the Pioneer BDP-140 available now for a $199 suggested retail -- and two units under the ultra-high-end Elite line: the BDP-52Fd ($399) and BDP-53FD ($499).

All deliver expanded new feature packages, wireless capability, improved loading times and audio/video streaming from Pandora, YouTube and Netflix.

Additional features include high-definition audio and video playback from both USB and DLNA sources.

"These new players let you access audio and video content from a variety of online and other personal sources so you're never restricted to just your disc-based movie library," said Chris Walker, Pioneer home entertainment A/V marketing and product planning director.

All models feature HDMI v1.4a outputs and FullHD 1080p 2D and 3D capability.

Additionally, all three models can up convert standard-definition video sources to 1080p. Additionally, 36-Bit Deep Color support with compatible content and display features smooth gradation steps with more accurate color precision and adds to overall high-quality color reproduction.

Each model also supports the latest enhanced multichannel surround-sound formats, including DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD and Super Audio CD.

The Elite models offer a Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) bit stream multichannel feature for jitter-free reproduction of Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD content. When paired with a compatible Pioneer A/V receiver, PQLS syncs the audio signals between the components.

The Elite models also add a superior build quality and Pioneer's Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link features. These detect the bit rate of both audio and video content and can send a command to a compatible Pioneer receiver to activate the Sound Retriever or Stream Smoother feature.

The Sound Retriever feature enhances compressed audio files by restoring critical data lost during the compression process, while Stream Smoother enhances compressed video files to reduce compression noise and establish more detailed, finer images, Pioneer said.

The Stream Smoother technology is said to be especially compelling when used with low bit-rate video sources originally intended for viewing on small screens such as smartphones.

The BDP-53FD provides an extra HDMI output, armored chassis construction and further enhances video quality by integrating a Marvell Qdeo video processor. Pioneer's QDEO implementation allows for greater picture quality adjustments and enhanced up-scaling of lower bit-rate video content.

To control the home-theater system, Pioneer's free iControlAV2 App turns various smartphones and tablets into fully functioning remote controls for the new Blu-ray 3D players.

When the players are connected via Ethernet to a wireless router, the app allows users to control basic functions of the players. The feature is available for iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches and select Android devices.

[HD Man]

Here is a photo of the BDP-53FD...

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[Kirk Out]

this will go great with the 60 elite pro led ,sc-57 receiver since im upgrading my system thanks hdman

[HD Man]

Originally Posted by cj19791979

this will go great with the 60 elite pro led ,sc-57 receiver since im upgrading my system thanks hdman

I hear that's a great set and the SC-57 is no slouch either!! Enjoy!

[oppopioneer]

HD Man can you please post this over at http://www.avsforum.com too in the bd player section? They would like to read about this.

[Mirage29]

Pioneer is my favorite company as you can see, but they really need to stop this optional wireless crap. This is 2011 even Insigna makes a player with built in wi-fi

[HDTV1080P]

Originally Posted by Mirage29

Pioneer is my favorite company as you can see, but they really need to stop this optional wireless crap. This is 2011 even Insigna makes a player with built in wi-fi

Some people are on 100% wired networks and are not interested in wireless options. Also higher end Blu-ray players from Denon and others do not offer any wireless option. Even the OPPO BDP-95 and BDP-93 do not have the wireless built in the player but offer it as a USB attachment that comes with the player. Building the WI-FI directly on the Blu-ray motherboard would upset some audiophiles.

[HDTV1080P]

According to the pictures on the spec sheets Pioneer no longer offers component video outputs on the new 2011 Blu-ray players. The BDP-53FD does have two HDMI outputs which is ideal. Both the $499.99 BDP-53FD and the $399.99 BDP-52FD support both SACD and DVD-Audio discs. Both the BDP-53FD and BDP-52FD also have a RS-232 interface.

Even the new BDP-140 for $199.99 offers SACD support but no DVD-AUDIO.

In the past I have went with OPPO Blu-ray players and avoided all Pioneer Blu-ray players. It would be interesting to see a professional review for these new players to see how they compare to the OPPO BDP-93. I am glad to see Pioneer offer Universal Blu-ray players that play both SACD's and DVD-Audio discs.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Blu-ray-Disc-and-DVD/Elite-Blu-ray-Disc-Players

[HDTV1080P]

Warning: I am finding errors on the Pioneer spec sheets. All the new 2011 Pioneer Blu-ray players do not have component video outputs, but the spec sheets are in error and claim the players have component video outputs.

Hopefully the SACD and DVD-Audio information is correct and not a error.

Product Sheet BDP-140

Product Sheet BDP-52FD

Product Sheet BDP-53FD



Also the spec sheets do not mention SACD and DVD-Audio on the BDP-52FD and BDP-53FD but those audio formats are mentioned at the following links:


http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ayers/BDP-53FD

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ayers/BDP-52FD

[Almadacr]

At those prices i think the OPPO still have the advantage , the advantage from Pioneer is that you can pick it up at any big retailer but i will wait till some test`s come out .

[HD Man]

[QUOTE I am finding errors on the Pioneer spec sheets. All the new 2011 Pioneer Blu-ray players do not have component video outputs, but the spec sheets are in error and claim the players have component video outputs. Quote]




Yeah, I don't think any of the new 2011 Pioneer Blu-ray players will come with component outputs. Think that feature died with the analog sunset.

It will be interest to see reviews of how the Pioneer Elite fares when compared to the Oppo 93, as releasing their Elite player at $499 places the competition squarely between those two players.

It's nice to see Pioneer get back intot he game, but they definitely have some make-up ground to cover IMHO.

[Lyle_JP]

Isd the BDP-140 another Sharp rebadge? I bought a "Pioneer" player for my parents thinking it would be a great unit, and that Sharp player (that's what it really is) has been the worst piece of electronics they've ever owned.

[Mirage29]

I watched the Pioneer Cedia 2011 video on youtube and pioneer is making all of there blu ray players from here on out. None of there new players are made sharp. I agree with you I have the 43fd it's a sharpioneer player (a player made by sharp but with the pioneer logo, only pioneer in name) they still haven't even added the youtube firmeware update on it yet and there is no dvd-audio or SACD I am glad pioneer has taken back control of making there own blu ray players

[Kirk Out]

as far as i know none of the 2011 bd players are rebadges only last year man i love the way that 53 is looking