Immerse yourself in the infinite
If the universe evokes a sense of anything, it's the vastness of potential. It's no surprise then that the folks at Marantz are calling the UD5005 a universal Blu-ray Disc player. In fact, it's a bit deceiving even to refer to this single-disc player as a mere "Blu-ray" player. Yes, it's fully capable of playing back the Full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channel surround sound found on Blu-ray media. But that's one teeny solar system amongst galaxy after galaxy of home-entertainment potential. Watch DVDs. Listen to CDs. Or, experience the ultimate in high-resolution stereo and multi-channel music listening by popping in a Super Audio CD. But, again, these are mere planetary bodies. Share music playlists, digital photo slideshows, digital home video, or online video recorded to Blu-ray, DVD, or CD media via your home theater system thanks to support for a variety of formats ranging from MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV audio to JPEG photos to DivX, AVCHD, and MPEG video. And then . . . you can use the UD5005's front-panel USB and ethernet ports to playback any of these formats from a USB thumbdrive or your computer. Any media from any source . . . the potential is universal.
Please contain your excitement . . . 3D!
Full high definition video has only been in the mainstream for a few years now. So, chances are you're not yet bored with 1920x1080 pixels of lifelike detail and color. But, that's not to say you'd pass up on even more realism . . . Bringing the next home theater revolution to your living room, the Marantz UD5005 Blu-ray Disc player is 3D capable. In other words, thanks to advanced video-playback technology and HDMI v1.4 connectivity, you can use this high-performance player to send Full HD 3D video from a 3D Blu-ray movie to your 3D receiver or directly to your 3D HDTV from where you, your friends, your family, everyone can experience a heightened level of movie-night realism, complete with immersive, three-dimensional spatiality.
Online . . . on the couch
Hey, isn't the whole point of the internet to have vast reserves of information and media at your disposal, anywhere and everywhere? And, hey, isn't the whole point of a home theater room to be able to have a cinema-like experience without the hassle or expense of going to the multiplex? Why on earth, then, can't you have both at the same time? With online networking capabilities and a built-in ethernet port, the Marantz UD5005 lets you do just that. Simply connect this BD player to your home's pre-existing broadband internet connection, and you can immediately start streaming movies and video from online providers like Netflix and YouTube. Further, DLNA certification ensures seamless access to video, photos, and music stored on your home network or computer. Everything, right from the best seat in the house. (Please note, a Netflix subscription is required, as are certain firmware updates available online from Marantz.)
Take you home theater . . . Live
The scope UD5005's online potential doesn't stop at Netflix and YouTube streaming, however. Using 1GB of built-in memory and BD-Live functionality, this Marantz Blu-ray player lets you tap into an entire world of interactive features for many of your favorite Blu-ray titles. Watch deleted scenes, shorts, or movie trailers. Discover exclusive director commentary. Participate in online gaming. Chat using audio and video messaging. For the bonus-materials-obsessed, a paradise awaits.
The power of Blu
Blu-ray discs look just like DVDs. They're even the exact same size. So what makes them any different . . . or better, for that matter? The answer is found in one word: blue. While DVD technology uses a wide red laser to encode and read data from DVD discs, Blu-ray Disc technology uses a narrow blue-violet beam. Big deal? Hardly. Because the Blu-ray laser is so much narrower and precise, it is able to fit significantly more information in the same amount of space as DVD. How much more information? Try over five times the storage capacity of DVD. Not only is that enough room for Full HD 1080p video (compared to DVD's 480i), but also for 7.1-channels of studio-quality surround sound audio. And that's just the beginning. There's still space left over for bonus materials like deleted scenes and director commentary. Discover the power of Blu.
Up, up, and away!
This is a common malady: DVD guilt. You go out and buy yourself a brand new, fancy dancy Blu-ray player like the UD5005, pick up a few Blu-ray movies, and when you get home you feel guilty about betraying and abandoning your DVD collection. But, hey, you're justified. Right? After all, your HDTV and Blu-ray machine play HD video. But DVDs, well, they're stuck in the standard definition realm. What else can you do? Well, thanks to the integrated I/P video upscaling technology, you can actually use the UD5005 to enhance DVD video to near-HD, 1080p-equivalent levels, giving your DVD collection a stunning debut on your HDTV. Just be sure to use an HDMI cable to connect the UD5005 to your HD panel.
