Pioneer Unveils Its Elite BDP-09FD Blu-ray Disc Player

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Pioneer Electronics introduces its Elite BDP-09FD flagship Blu-ray Disc player featuring BD-Live. Breaking away from the industry, this Pioneer's flagship Blu-ray Disc player incorporates a newly-engineered 16-bit video engine to provide best-in-class video decoding, I/P conversion, video scaling and video adjustments of HD and SD content for uncompromised viewing of both Blu-ray Disc and DVD collections. Working in concert, this unique video engine includes a newly developed 16-bit Pioneer video processor, the Marvell QDEO processor along with a jointly developed video decoder by Renesas Technology. Also, for the first time from Pioneer, DVDs can be enjoyed in 1080p 24 when connected to compatible displays providing a more cinematic experience of traditional film based DVDs. The inclusion of these sophisticated technologies creates a smooth picture free of the artificial noise that often plagues lower-quality players.

The Elite Blu-ray Disc player also features Pioneer's proprietary Adaptive Bit Length Expansion technology, which allows the purest color representation of a movie's original studio master. Through a dedicated chip, the player restores Blu-ray Disc movies, produced in 8-bit color back to the vivid 16-bit deep color gamut resulting in an HD picture filled with hues and tones that replicates the cinematic intentions of the films' creators.

Pioneer's BDP-09FD uses professional-level audio technologies to improve sound quality for both Blu-ray Disc and CD content. The BDP-09FD supports full decoding and bit-stream output for emerging high-resolution audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio to deliver rich audio that completely immerses the listening audience.

Audiophiles will delight in the sophisticated internal engineering featured in the new player, including a devoted power supply for the analog audio board, eight Wolfson WM8740 Audio DACs, one for each audio channel, and custom-made capacitors.

The player also features Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) with which the player instinctively synchronizes audio data between the Blu-ray Disc player and select Pioneer Elite A/V receivers offering jitter-free audio playback from CD content to provide listeners with the ultimate precision in product performance.

The BDP-09FD is outfitted with BD-Live interactivity that goes beyond the advanced audio and video playback capabilities offered with BONUSVIEW players to give consumers an array of interactive options when viewing BD-Live compatible titles. With an Internet connection, viewers can download bonus trailers and features, synchronize viewing with other BD-Live players and participate in online gaming, live chat and video messaging. Additionally, when updates become available, users will be able to upgrade their player via the BD-Live connection.

Exceeding the capabilities of current players in the market, the BDP-09FD raises the bar with a completely redesigned internal construction for ultimate efficiency and performance quality. The BDP-09FD is outfitted with:
- Center loading disc tray, solid steel bottom plate, aluminum chassis, and rugged TAOC insulators which help dampen external vibrations and lend to uncompromised picture quality;
- Dual HDMI 1.3a outputs allow for a variety of connection options that can be configured for specific audio or video entertainment needs;
- Gold plated connectors provide maximum signal flow for stellar audio and video quality;
- RS-232C port allows for control from third-party automation systems or custom installers.

For the complete home theater package, Pioneer has purposefully created a synergy between its line of Blu-ray Disc players, A/V receivers and KURO plasmas. The newly named project, KURO Link System, syncs the Blu-ray Disc player with the connected KURO plasma to allow for unified remote operation between products.

Pioneer's BPP-09FD joins Pioneer's BONUSVIEW Blu-ray Disc players, the Elite BDP-05FD and Pioneer BDP-51FD. The Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD flagship Blu-ray Disc player will begin shipping in 2008.

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