There are many reasons to invest in a solid Blu-Ray player at this moment, particularly for those of us that invested in a solid collection of Blu-Ray movies to see them in glorious HD (in 2008...). Blu-Ray movies continue to have a dedicated market, but enthusiasts are now focused on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc – the highest-quality consumer format for 4K HDR movies on physical media. The Tascam BD-MP1MKII Professional Grade Blu-Ray Player is limited to playing 1080p (HD) video, but otherwise it supports all disc and file formats and it supports Dolby Atmos decoding.
So, who would want the Tascam BD-MP1MKII Blu-Ray player? This is a relatively affordable and robust equipment, with a rich feature set and intuitive operation, making the BD-MP1MKII ideal for a wide range of residential and commercial installations. The 1U rack mountable BD-MP1MKII thrives in those environments and it supports a wide range of media formats via Blu-ray, DVD, and CD discs as well as playback of multiple video, still image, and audio formats from SD cards and USB memory — ideal for locations that need to run their own content.
As an upgrade to the original BD-MP1, the BD-MP1MKII's SD card maximum capacity has been increased from SDHC (32GB) to SDXC (512GB) and as a result, it can handle significantly more data.
Equally notable, the BD-MP1MKII's Power-on Play feature enables content to automatically begin playing immediately on power up, without having to engage the unit's Play feature. With Power-on Play active and Repeat Mode set to 'On,' content will automatically start, loop, and play continuously until the system power is turned off. Further, the BD-MP1MKII provides a seamless Repeat function that can be defined by chapter, title, or A-B repetition.
Another important BD-MP1MKII feature is the Hide Menu function, which facilitates customization of the display monitor's boot up process. With Hide Menu enabled, the monitor display screen can be set to display a black screen during start up rather than displaying the manufacturer's standard factory setup screen and source select menus (one of the most annoying features of the Blu-Ray format). This feature prevents any unwanted visual distractions during system start-up.
The BD-MP1MKII's connectivity and interaction attributes are also comprehensive and well-designed. With both XLR balanced outputs and RCA unbalanced outputs, the player can be interconnected with most any signal mixing and amplification system. System integrators and music enthusiasts will also appreciate the player's HDMI output that can pass through audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD to an AV amplifier that supports these formats. For easy access to content, the BD-MP1MKII provides USB memory ports on both the front and rear panels (still old USB A-type ports) and supports FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, and even NTFS formatted devices.
The BD-MP1MKII also provides a Coaxial digital audio output that supports Dolby Audio, DTS, and other professional grade digital audio output formats. Further, the BD-MP1MKII provides a 7-channel output array (RCA) to support a 7.1 Surround Sound System. Outputs include front left and right (FL/FR), Center (C), side left and right (SL/SR), surround back left and right (SBL/SBR) and subwoofer (SW).
While the BD-MP1MKII's rich feature set is fully accessible via front panel control, there are also important provisions to prevent unintended changes. To protect the BD-MP1MKII from accidental setting changes or unauthorized use in public installations, the player provides a Panel Lock button on the front panel. Additionally, IR (Infrared) and tray lock functions prevent accidental or user-error operation or alteration of preset controls in commercial installations, helping ensure consistent and reliable performance in any environment. Further, while the BD-MP1MKII offers extensive front panel access to its assorted features, users will also appreciate the included RC-BDMP1MKII IR remote control.
The new Tascam BD-MP1MKII Professional Grade Blu-Ray Player is a versatile and extremely capable player that provides enhanced functionality and versatility for commercial installations. To use at home, the BD-MP1MKII is also a great to ensure those Blu-Ray discs (and DVDs, and CDs) will have a way to be played. Movie enthusiasts that want to enjoy content in glorious 4K displays should obviously stay away and go for one of the Ultra HD Blu-ray alternatives.
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