DVD & HDTV Reviews

The Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player combines high quality images with enhanced networking functions. Continuing its commitment to producing products that stress ease of use, the 2009 line of Blu-ray Disc players continue to incorporate VIERA Link, allowing the consumer to operate their audio/video components, via HDMI, with one remote. And, in keeping with Panasonic’s pledge to reduce the planet’s carbon footprint, the new Blu-ray players have been designed to reduce power consumption.

Key Features Include

PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus for faithful and sharp color reproduction

BD Live and BonusView so you can connect directly to the Internet to access bonus features, games and movie studio extras

SD memory card and USB slot so you can enjoy precious memories in HD

High precision 4:4:4

24p cinema mode

7.1ch lossless audio decode and bit-stream output

VIERA Link

ENERGY STAR rated consumes 10 percent less power than DMP-BD35

 

Panasonic recently released firmware revision 2.2. This firmware appears to have resolved the issue that I explain below. If it’s not fully resolved, it at least reduces the number of occurrences very significantly. I would urge everybody who purchases this player to update their firmware to the latest revision to prevent potential freezing problems. Although I believe the issues I had were resolved, I am keeping the review at 2 stars. Right now, I believe the player (with the latest firmware) deserves at least 4 stars, and possibly 5. Hopefully, people who are less technically savvy will read this "negative" review, and then make sure that they are running with firmware 2.2 or higher if they decide to purchase this unit. Please read the player’s manual to see how to do this.