Panasonic Streaming Blu Ray DVD Player, 4K Blu Ray Player with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ Ultra HD Premium Video Playback, Hi-Res Audio, Voice Assist - DP-UB820-K (Black)
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- Premium 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player for Spectacular Home Theater Experience: Enjoy your Blu Ray, rare DVDs, or streamed content on this 4K player in cinematic style with immersive video and audio; operating temperature range: +5C to +35C (+41F to +95F)
- Rooted in Japans legacy of sound mastery and commitment to ongoing innovation, Panasonic audio and entertainment products, like these 4K DVD players for TV, create an immersive, high-fidelity experience that elevates media
- Studio Master Sound with Enhanced Clarity: This 4k UHD Blu ray player, designed for high-resolution audio as it was meant to be heard, connects to your audio system via twin HDMI for Hi-Res studio master sound while you watch movies and more
- Stunning Color and Detail: Exclusive Panasonic Hollywood Cinema Experience (HCX) tech is applied in this Panasonic Blu Ray player 4K to 4K TV high-precision chroma processing for natural textures and depth, maximizing color, clarity, and detail
- Supports Multiple HDR Formats: 4K Bluray DVD player enables high dynamic range playback of three 4K/HDR formatsHDR10 plus, HDR10, and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)for cinema-like picture quality during movie night
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The next level of home entertainment is yours with the premium Panasonic Ultra HD 4K Blu Ray Player (DP-UB820). Delivering stunning color and details, this Panasonic UB820 4K Blu-ray player applies exclusive HCX (Hollywood Cinema Experience) technology. Panasonic's most advanced Ultra HD Blu Ray player supports 4K/HDR formats like next-generation HDR10+ dynamic metadata, HDR10, the standard HDR format for films and UHD Blu-ray discs, as well as Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), and Panasonic's upscaling technologies produce 4K images with natural textures and incredible depth. This 4K UHD Blu- ray disc player includes 7.1ch analogue audio output and twin HDMI terminals, which separate and transmit audio/visual signals for higher sound quality. Panasonic DP-UB820-K does not support to play all regions discs. Only USA region disc playback is supported; Blu-ray disc - Region "A" / DVD disc - Region "1". For additional troubleshooting information, please refer to the Owner's Manual in the product guides and documents section. This 4k Ultra Hd Blu Ray player is great to play HDR content for home theater enthusiasts, 4k upscaling and movie playback of Blu Ray discs.
Brand: Panasonic
Media Type: Blu-Ray Disc
Special Feature: Streaming 4K Video on Demand, Voice Assist
Resolution: 3840x2160
Connector Type: HDMI
Connectivity Technology: ['HDMI (HDCP 2.2)']
Model Name: DP-UB820-K
Color: Black
Item Weight: 5.3 Pounds
Audio Output Mode: Surround
Media Type: Blu-Ray Disc
Other Special Features of the Product: Streaming 4K Video on Demand, Voice Assist
Resolution: 3840x2160
Connector Type: HDMI
Connectivity Technology: ['HDMI (HDCP 2.2)']
Audio Output Mode: Surround
Supported Audio Format: WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, DSD, ALAC
Surround Sound Channel Configuration: 7.1
Total Number of HDMI Ports: 2
Video Encoding: HEVC
Compatible Devices: Television
Analog Video Format: NTSC
Number of Channels: 7
Video Output Resolution: 4K UHD (3840x2160)
Controller Type: Remote Control
File Format: AAC, AVI, FLAC, H.264, JPEG, M2TS, M4A, MKV, MP3, MP4, WMA
Color: Black
Brand: Panasonic
Model Name: DP-UB820-K
Built-In Media: Blu-Ray
UPC: 885170334618
Global Trade Identification Number: 18
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model Number: DP-UB820-K
Mfr Part Number: DP-UB820-K
Item Type Name: 4K Blu Ray Disc Player
Warranty Description: 1 year manufacturer warranty
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Item Weight: 5.3 Pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 16.9"L x 8.06"W x 2.5"H
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Panasonic is a well-established, highly respected name in electronics, a Japanese multinational electronics company headquartered in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan. It was founded in 1918 as Matsushita Electric Housewares Manufacturing Works in Fukushima, Osaka, by Kōnosuke Matsushita, and incorporated its principal subsidiary in the United States as Matsushita Electric Corporation of America in New York City in September 1959. It began producing television sets for the U.S. market under the "Panasonic" brand name in 1961 and changed its corporate name to conform with its global "Panasonic" brand name, which comes from the root words "Pan," meaning universal, and "Sonic," referring to sound. The "Panasonic Corporation of North America" division is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, since 2013, after being previously headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, since the 1980s. I have a new Samsung Neo QLED Q95 TV, and, with the advent of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, I needed a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player to take advantage of this television's advanced graphics and sound capabilities and its HDCP requirements. HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection. It is a form of digital copy protection developed by Intel Corporation to prevent the unauthorized copying of digital audio and video content as it travels across HDMI connections for digital devices like Blu-ray players, cable boxes, and streaming devices. HDCP 2.2 is essential for 4K content delivery. I am a movie enthusiast. Old-fashioned, I prefer movie theaters over streaming video services. Streaming video is not equal to and is not a satisfactory substitute for the cinema theater-quality visual and sound experience. The next best visual and sound experience is found only in Blu-ray and 4K discs. I collect DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K discs. As streaming video platforms increase their dominance, Blu-ray Player manufacturing is being discontinued. In December 2024, LG announced that it ceased production of Blu-ray players, joining Samsung and Oppo. While PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles also play Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD discs, the feature adds complexities. This means that only Sony and Panasonic are the remaining major brands that are still manufacturing Blu-ray players. Get your Blu-ray player while they are still being manufactured. When comparing Sony and Panasonic Blu-ray players with Ultra HDR, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos capabilities, I found information advising that the Panasonic automatically detects and switches between Dolby Vision and HDR10, and that the Sony requires manual selection. For me, this eliminated Sony as an option. I chose an upper-end Panasonic, the DP-UB820, because it supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ formats and includes a proprietary HDR Optimizer function that adjusts to the TV’s brightness capabilities through its exclusive "HCX" technology for 4K high-precision chroma processing; it also supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks. I do not appreciate streaming movies. Streaming subscriptions are expensive. You cannot have just one or a few. There are so many competitors with exclusive libraries and video streaming rights that you must have many streaming subscriptions to view the latest and greatest movie choices. As I said before, this is expensive. Too, streaming video presents other problems. Not all streaming video platforms are equal, particularly when it comes to 4K. Notably, Netflix streams 4K at a compressed 15–25 Mbps bitrate; Disney+ is at 16 Mbps; Apple TV+ is at 25 Mbps; and Amazon Prime Video is at 18 Mbps. Moreover, your experience depends on your internet speed, the number of actively connected internet devices, overall internet traffic, and interference in general, as well as the subscription tier level of your streaming video service and settings within the service's app, over and above the year, make, model, caliber, and calibration of your television. Even so, viewing requires the right equipment more than anything else. If you watched "The Rings of Power," you may have experienced scenes that were too dark to see what was happening. This result is from so-called "Dark Cinematography," a style of filmmaking that utilizes minimal light sources to create a visually ominous and stirring atmosphere, often associated with suspense genres; it prioritizes mood and tension over bright, clear visuals, aiming to immerse the viewer in a sense of mystery and darkness. Viewing can be extremely difficult and frustrating in streaming videos. 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Since 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs have a maximum video bitrate of 128 Mbps, albeit compressed but less so than streaming, such discs are able to present the sharpest visuals, richest colors, and a more cinematic viewing experience outside a theater above that presented in streaming video platforms. When it comes to dark cinematography, the Panasonic 4K Blu-ray player's Dolby Vision's dynamic metadata plays a crucial role by allowing for precise adjustments in the darkest areas of a scene, ensuring details are visible even in scenes with very low-light situations while still maintaining the intended contrast and color accuracy.
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I had originally ordered the Sony UBP-X700, which worked pretty decently as long as I played regular Blu Ray discs or DVDs. However, when I tried to play 4K discs, the Sony would skip, freeze, and make the movie experience completely unwatchable. I returned the Sony and decided to take the plunge with this Panasonic, despite the expense. It has been so worth it thus far! It plays every disc flawlessly and gives an excellent picture. This thing is a beast and is definitely the best players currently on the market, in my opinion. The setup was pretty easy and the fact that is has wireless connection (Sony doesn't) was an added bonus. The remote is a little awkward but I don't care. The picture is what matters, and it's awesome.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2026 by Iceman
I've always liked Panasonic's Blu-ray Disc Players. They are solid, high-quality performers. This is my fourth such player (DP-UB820) from them for the Blu-ray Disc format--and second player for 4K UHD discs! This player is a replacement for an aging standard-definition 5-disc DVD changer which I recently retired (although, obviously, the DP-UB820 is a single-disc player and nobody actually makes multi-disc changer/players anymore). Also, of additional note: Panasonic's players will take on almost any home-burned/recorded disc you throw at them (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, BD-R/RE, and dual-layer versions of the aforementioned video disc types--just no DVD-RAM playback). PC-burned disc playback may not mean much except to those who are all-in on PC disc burning or who still burn discs (I am--and I edit video which I then render and commit to disc complete with menus and all using my PC). Committing home-edited video to physical media is still the best method for the high-quality presentation of said video. I am a die-hard physical media enthusiast so this Panasonic 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc player is the way to go--regardless of whether you're using store-bought/commercial discs (movies/TV shows) or home-burned discs!! The picture quality is amazing for DVDs, HD Blu-ray Discs, and 4K UHD Blu-ray Discs. Colors are amazing! Ideally, you'll want to use this player on a TV with HDR and Dolby Vision; however, this thing will make your discs look great even on SDR TVs. And if you're still using an early 4K TV (non-HDR/SDR-only), you'll be future-proofed with the Panasonic DP-UB820 because of its HDR and Dolby Vision features for when you do decide to upgrade your TV to an HDR or Dolby Vision TV. You'll also be amazed at the quick boot-up time and the quick disc-loading times of the DP-UB820. I cannot speak to the streaming capabilities of the player because I am a "physical-media-first" type of person and so I use this player with DVD and Blu-ray Disc playback in mind; besides I have AppleTV 4K for streaming. My older three Panasonic Blu-ray Disc players (all still functioning well and going strong) are the DMP-BD30 (an early rugged "warrior" and "veteran" from 2008 of the Blu-ray/HD-DVD format war), a 2012 portable unit DMP-B200, and 2016's THX-certified 4K UHD winner DMP-UB900!!! So, yes, Panasonic--and, yes, the current DP-UB820; another winner and highly recommended by this home-theater enthusiast!!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025 by Gadget Junkie
I own two of these PANASONIC UB820-K units to the total tune of $800 plus tax and such for the pair. Bought the first one November 2023 and due to the issue described below is the reason for my last unit purchased March of 2025. Which now is suffering from the same issues. Pixelation is the first sign of trouble which can first occur anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes into the movie. Pixelation is normally followed by a couple of screen pauses before loss of sound and then often freezing of the partially pixelated picture. Sometimes the movie will pick up and drag through these unwanted events giving a sense of possibility that the show will go on. But alas, only to eventually have the movie totally freeze up, lock out and completely shut down. This pixelation, freezing and locking issues seems to be most problematic when viewing HDR 4K discs as opposed to DVD and Blu-Ray discs. Which, without saying is the main reason for having the theater system in the first place. I have since updating my player from Blu-Ray to HDR 4K. Upgrading most of my movie collection to the HDR 4K format came at a large expense has did the two UB820 units. My theater setup is pretty straight forward. The Panasonic Streaming Blu Ray DVD Player, 4K Blu Ray Player with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ Ultra HD Premium Video Playback, Hi-Res Audio, Voice Assist - DP-UB820-K (Black) connects the audio and video signals to the Denon - AVR-X3700H (105W X 9) 9.2-Ch. with HEOS and Dolby Atmos 8K Ultra HD HDR. Video signal is sent to my LG C3 Series 83-Inch Class OLED evo 4K Processor Smart Flat Screen. Connections are delivered through Cable Matters [Ultra High Speed HDMI Certified] 48Gbps 8K HDMI Cable 6.6 ft / 2m with 8K@60Hz, 4K@240Hz and HDR Support. Audio is delivered via high end Monster speaker cable to a series of Martin Logan speakers. I purchased and installed an air scrubber and exhaust fan to cut down on dust or smoke in my theater room. So I don't feel that's the issue? I have tried cleaning these 4K movie discs using a microfiber cloth. And have attempted to fast forward, pause, eject and restarting the movie in hopes that the movie will replay without the issue but it continues. It would be awesome if someone from Panasonic would contact me to perhaps discuss the problems with these two UB820-K units and hopefully give me cause to change my review.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026 by Taz W.
Key Features: 4K UHD Playback via HDMI HDR10+, Dolby Vision & HLG Compatibility Full HD to Near-4K Upscaling Wi-Fi and Ethernet Network Connectivity 3D Playback Mobile Device Mirroring 7.1-Channel RCA, HDMI Audio Outputs Voice-Controllable via Smart Speakers Dual USB Ports Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio This is one of the best 4k players you can buy. Works best if you have a 4k TV with Dolby Vision! Now if you don't have a Dolby Vision TV, then cheaper Panasonic UB420 might be a better option. HDR Support for HDR10/HDR10+/Dolby Vision/Hybrid Log Gamma. Supports Discs: Ultra HD Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video. Audio format it supports: AAC, AVCHD, FLAC, H.264, JPEG, M2TS, M4A, MKV, MP3, MP4, MPEG2, MPG, MPO, MTS, PCM, WAV, WMA. Output ports: 1x HDMI 1x HDMI (Digital Audio) 1x RCA (Analog Audio) 1x TOSLINK Optical (Digital Audio) USB I/O: 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 The Panasonic UB820 is one of Panasonic’s best 4K Blu-ray players that offers a strong suite of features and supports a lot of audio and video formats including Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for video, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for audio, and can even support up to 7.1 channels of audio directly with audio analogue output options. Performance wise, the Panasonic UB820 offers fantastic 4K image reproduction with vivid colors, deep black levels and stunning contrast, particularly when it comes to Dolby Vision – it’s up there with the best 4K Blu-ray players. Its 4K upscaling is effective, giving regular (non-4K) Blu-ray a whole new level of detail. Even DVDs are given a new lease on life thanks to the UB820’s upscaling efforts, though you’ll notice far more that it was a lower-quality source. Audio performance is also superb, with Dolby Atmos effects coming through clear and adding that extra layer of immersion to any movie. Paired with one of the best TVs and best soundbars, the Panasonic UB820 completes the home theater experience beautifully. The Panasonic UB820’s software (and all models) are outdated and feel a little cumbersome at times, but it still gives plenty of options and settings for people to adjust to get the picture and audio of their movies to just how they like it. Streaming with the UB820....Don't count on this player or any other Panasonic players for Streaming Netflix, Apple, Prime etc. The software is outdated, and you won't get the high quality 4k video vs using other devices like your TV's software, Roku 4k device, or the Amazon Fire Stick 4k device! Design-wise, the Panasonic UB820 may not be the most remarkable design, but it’s still a solid player that keeps things simple. Whilst its front panel that covers the whole device keeps things a little neater, it does mean people will have to think about where the hinged panel will open and close with the disc tray, meaning those with TV stands with no shelves may have to do some Tetris-esque moving around to find a spot for this unit. Value, the Panasonic UB820 is one of the best Blu-ray players to buy today. Priced at around $400 this really is a well-featured and high-performing player for the price. You can find this player on sale for $350 (during December) to $380 at times. Thanks to some personal history with this player, I can also confirm this will work until it can’t give anymore; it’s a solid investment. But if you don't have a Dolby Vision TV (adds the Best vivid colors and contrast), then I'd probably get the Panasonic UB420 player. Best settings setup IMO for the Panasonic UB820, UB420, and other models. This is for your 4K TV to get the best output for your 4K movies and Blu Ray Discs. 1. Turn on your player with No Disc inside. Then goto "setup", and then "player settings". 2. Go into "HDMI" settings, and "Resolution" set "4K" to "4K/60p(4:4:4)" 3. Now back out and go into "Advanced Settings", and select "Color Mode" and change to "YCbCr (4:4:4)" 4. Back out and go into "HDR TV Type" and select your TV type. Best TVs will be "OLED" 5. Now go back the main menu "player setting and select "Audio" and select "Digital Audio Output" and select "BD-Video Secondary Audio" to "Off". 6. Now put a 4k Disc in and play the movie. Now once the movie is playing hit "Video Setting" on your Remote. Then select "Optimum HDR Adjustment" and select "HDR Optimizer" to "On". That's it now you'll have the best possible setting IMO. Why Dolby Vision and about Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is an advanced HDR format developed by Dolby Laboratories that empowers visual creatives to add greater depth, incredible contrast, and more colors to your favorite movies, TV shows, and games. It is renowned for its superior brightness, contrast, and color accuracy, which offer you a fully immersive cinematic experience at home. The key behind its excellent results is the use of dynamic metadata, which allows it to optimize every frame of content for the best possible display on a compatible screen. This means that Dolby Vision automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color accuracy scene by scene as you watch your favorite movies, allowing each scene to be vividly portrayed in its truest form. It also dynamically optimizes the image quality based on your service or device to deliver mesmerizing visuals every time. Dolby Vision Enhanced Brightness and Contrast: The best aspect of Dolby Vision is its impressive ability to achieve higher brightness in highlights, making scenes appear more vivid. Similarly, it works wonders in dark scenes by improving black levels by providing more depth and making shadows come true to life. This impeccable contrast between high brightness and deep blackness makes Dolby Vision superior to other formats. Dolby Vision Superior Color Accuracy: When it comes to color accuracy, Dolby Vision takes the lead by providing a wider color gamut, making the colors come to life with intensity. It also gives colors more vibrancy, presenting them in varying hues and shades. Also, Dolby Vision significantly reduces banding and artifacts in color gradients, offering a smooth transition between different shades and eliminating blurry lines between scenes. Dolby Vision Immersive Viewing Experience: Dolby Vision is the future of home entertainment. It offers an outstanding combination of high brightness, contrast, and color accuracy, creating a more immersive and realistic viewing experience. With Dolby Vision, every scene comes to life. Moreover, Dolby Vision offers consistent visual quality across different types of screens, whether you are using a TV, a projector, or a mobile device. This allows you to watch your favorite movies at an impressive visual quality, regardless of the device. Dolby Vision is a game-changer in home entertainment as it offers superior visual quality with its high brightness, stark contrast ratio, and impressive color accuracy. It allows viewers to indulge in a fully immersive cinematic experience in their homes.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024 by MR Pickles
This Panasonic largely does what it is supposed to, with just a few shocking unforced errors. The worst of these is Panasonic’s failure to program into the machine the good old-fashioned “resume play” operation for blu-ray disc playback. Yes, apparently it was (thought?) that resume play for ultra-HD discs would be adequate. As a viewer with a library of blu-ray discs who bought this machine to be future-proof, I must disagree. There are some who say that this fault is easily remedied by inserting a USB thumb drive, but these opinions are erroneous. I quote page 19 of the online Owner’s Manual: “On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the resume play function does not work.” I had read that some blu-ray discs have this feature programmed into the disc itself. This does in fact turn out to be the case, but very few discs have this feature (see end of review if interested). This is a stunning deficiency. Watching a movie and taking a break for lunch or dinner? Interrupted by a phone call? You may have to restart the disc from scratch. Next deficiency—no direct access to points on the blu-ray disc. Left off at 42 minutes? When you restart do the old chapter-skip until you are close, then fast forward to line up. Next, no owner’s manual included. Others have noted this as well. It’s not that simple a machine, or a cheap one. I have downloaded the manual, referred to it often, and printed some pages myself. The “Basic Owner’s Manual” provided is a joke, truly worthless. I could describe it here in a few short sentences, but it’s not worth the time for you or me. Let’s take a look at the remote control. Surprisingly, there is a huge “Netflix” button immediately above, aligned with, and larger than the frequently-used “up” cursor just above the “OK” (Enter) button. This has been called out by others, and I agree that even a careful user will of necessity hit this button on occasion. This results in delay and interruption while the Netflix app starts to load and the Netflix logo appears on the user’s screen. Secondly, while there is a “Closed Caption setup” button, this is unrelated to the subtitles for the hard of hearing. Some might be unsympathetic, but speaking as an aging “Boomer,” I assert that subtitles will only continue to increase in importance. The menu for that in the player is onerous, and the best solution is to use the pop-up menu that is usually on the disc itself—also not great while the opening dialogue is flying by. All such criticisms aside, the machine loads quickly, runs smoothly and silently, and produces the expected excellent blu-ray picture. Therefore despite all this the UB820 still gets 4 stars. Panasonic, I hope, hope you are listening. “Unforced errors.” As an epilogue for aspiring techies, a prominent You-tube post appears to demonstrate that simple insertion of a USB thumb drive into the USB port on the back of the machine endows this machine with memory needed to make the “resume play” feature operable. This is demonstrated using a disc from 20th Century Fox Studios, “The Revenant.” I was able to reproduce this result using “Walk the Line”, from the same studio, with or without a thumb drive inserted into the machine. “Sherlock” (produced by BBC, a Region A disc), and “Iron Man 2” (produced by Paramount), went to a complete restart with or without thumb drive. Simply pressing “Stop” once resulted immediately in going to --:-- on the “Status” bar. With “Walk the Line,” on the other hand, I could even power off the machine and on restart by pressing “Play,” (which will power up the machine) we went right back to where we left off. It’s the disc, not the thumb drive. I also checked for firmware updates; my machine had arrived with the latest firmware version.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021 by theprofessor
Setup was plug and play easy. I connected the HDMI cable from my S95F Samsung Television to the Panasonic Blu Ray Player, turned on the player, popped in a DVD and it immediately started to playback the movie. Picture quality is outstanding, crystal clear with no picture noise. I am able to play my old DVDs as well as newer 4K HD DVDs with no problems. I have no picture freeze issues. The player is very well built with a metal chassis. The form factor is very compact compared to my older DVD player which is twice as large. It easily fits into the concealed shelf of my entertainment center. I paid more for the player, but I think it's worth every penny.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026 by KendallTom
Upgraded from an old Sony Blu-ray player and this has everything I need. Audio and video quality is top notch.
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