Device type | Blu-Ray player |
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TV tuner | no |
Analog signal format system | NTSC |
Type of disc drive | Front loaded with tray |
Image frequency |
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HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
Supported image files | JPEG/JPG |
Supported video modes |
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Supported video files |
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Colour of product | Black |
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Built-in internet services |
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Smart TV | yes |
Display | yes |
Display type | LED |
Subtitles |
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Handheld remote control | yes |
Blu-ray recording | no |
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Built-in hard drive | no |
Playable discs (recordable media) |
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Analogue RCA (5.1/7.1) out | no |
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Analogue RCA stereo output | no |
Balanced output (analogue) XLR number | 0 |
Balanced output digital XLR (AES / EBU) number | 0 |
Composite output number | 0 |
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF) number | 1 |
Digital optical output (S/PDIF) number | 1 |
DVI out number | 0 |
Front/side connections | USB |
HDMI | yes |
HDMI version | 2.0a |
Number of HDMI inputs | 2 |
Number of HDMI outputs | 2 |
S-Video output quantity | 0 |
SCART out | no |
USB | yes |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Total USB number | 1 |
Bluetooth | yes |
Ethernet connection | yes |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Built-in or included adapter | Built-in |
Wireless networking standard IEEE 802.1 |
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Audio output channels | 7.1 |
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Audio format |
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Supported audio files | WMV |
Height | 1.76 in |
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Width | 15.98 in |
Depth | 9.06 in |
Weight | 67.02 oz |
3D support (3D-Ready) | yes |
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Can convert 2D to 3D | no |
DLNA certified | yes |
HDR | yes |
HDR Format | HDR10 |
Region free | no |
Streaming standards | Miracast |
Ultra HD Blu-ray | yes |
Video upscaling | yes |
AC input frequency | 50.0 Hz |
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AC input voltage | 220.0 V |
Operational Power Consumption (min-max) | < 34 |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.3 W |
Power consumption (typical) | 34.0 W |
Separate power connector (mains) | Small power inlet connector |
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