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Panasonic DMR-BS850

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 reviews of Panasonic DMR-BS850. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Blu-ray Players for all reviews. People really like the image quality. The usability is also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the reliability and size.

usability, image quality

price, size, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Blu-ray Players the Panasonic DMR-BS850 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Steve May (techradar.com)

Panasonic DMR-BS850 review

 

Blu-ray recorders are big news in Japan, and now they're in the UK. So what do we make of the Freesat-enabled DMR-BS850?

Amazingly versatile ; Superb BD record quality ; Twin Freesat tuners ; Viera Cast internet access

Requires broadcasters to play ball ; AVCHD dubs to DVD in SD

The first Blu-ray recorder in the UK, it incorporates dual Freesat tuners, BD Live and 'net access, but test results are a mixed bag: We noted unimpressive audio and video jitter (like the BD60) but generally good hi-def video performance

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Panasonic DMR-BS850 review

 

If Panasonic gets its way, this will be the ‘one box to rule them all' in the front room of the future. The DMR-BS850 is the first box to hit the UK that combines a Freesat+ PVR with a Blu-ray player/recorder. That's right, not just a 500GB hard disk...

Jun, 2009
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio decoders:Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio output channels:5.1
Built-in audio decoders:Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital 5.1

Certificates

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified:Y
DLNA Certified: Yes

Design

Color of product:Black
Device type:Blu-ray Recorder

Display

Built-in display: Yes

Energy Management

AC input frequency:50/60
AC input voltage:220-240
Power consumption (standby):0.3 / 0.4
Power consumption (typical):58 / 65

File formats

Audio formats supported:MP3
Image formats supported:JPG
Picture compression format:JPEG
Playback formats:BD-Video, BD-MV, BD-AV, DVD-Video, AVCHD, DivX, CD-DA
Video compression format:DIVX, H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4 / MPEG2
Video formats supported:DIVX,H.264,MPEG2,MPEG4

Media Types

Disc types supported:BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW / BD-ROM, CD, DVD, DVD-RAM
Playback disc formats:Blu-Ray video, CD audio, DVD-Video
Playback disc types:BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW
Recording disc types:BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW

Networking

Ethernet LAN:Y
Ethernet LAN connection: Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates:10,100
Wi-Fi: No

Operational Conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H):10 - 80
Operating relative humidity range:10 - 80
Operating temperature (T-T):5 - 40
Operating temperature range (T-T):5 - 40

Other Features

Dimensions (WxDxH):16.9 x 13 x 2.6
Networking features:Ethernet
Power Requirements:AC 220-240V, 50Hz

Packaging Content

Handheld remote control: Yes

Performance

Analog signal format system:NTSC, PAL
BD-Live: Yes
TV tuner integrated: Yes
TV tuner type:DVB-S, DVB-S2

Ports & interfaces

Audio output - analog:Y
Common interface (CI): Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out:1
Composite video in:1
Composite video out:1
Digital audio coaxial out:1
Digital audio optical out:1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity:1
HDMI: Yes
HDMI ports quantity:1
HDMI version:1.3a
S-Video in:1
S-Video out:1
SCART ports quantity:2
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Power

AC input frequency:50/60
AC input voltage:220-240
Power consumption (standby):0.3
Power consumption (typical):65

Storage

Built-in hard drive: Yes
Card reader integrated: Yes
Compatible memory cards:SD, SDHC
Hard Drive Capacity:500

Video

3D:N
3D compatibility: No
Full HD: Yes
Smart TV: No
Supported video modes:480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:10.2
Height:2.6
Weight:7.28 / 9.04
Width:16.9