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IEEE-1394 (iLink) with DTCP. Outputs 1080p24fps.
Having a 24fps 1080p output is a perfect match with the 1080p plasma that Pioneer
also introduced at CES, the Elite PRO-FHD1 for $10,000 MSRP, TTM June 06, with
HDMI, DVI, and component inputs.
Consult the 2006 HDTV Technology Report for the specs of that early announcement.
Jun 06
Pioneer announced a delay in the introduction of the player above, postponed for
September 2006 at a reduced price, from $1800 to $1500.
Dec 06
The player arrived to market.
Some “negative” points to consider (in addition to its high price):
• Although it has an Ethernet port to stream audio, video, and digital pictures
using a home network from a PC running DLNA-certified server software, the
player does not support BD Live, which Pioneer says is due to the specs were
not yet completed; players with that feature would probably be available
starting 4Q07.
• HDMI interface is not 1.3.
• No CD playback.
• No Dolby True HD or DTS-HD Master Audio decoders.
CES 2007
Feb 06
A first review of this player was performed in Feb 06 as follows: Review of Pioneer
Elite BD Player: http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/hd-dvd-bluray/2142/pioneerelite-bdp-hd1-blu-ray-disc-player.html
Samsung
At CES 2006, Samsung showed a Blu-ray recorder (BD-HR1000 on the right) that
also performed as a network center with Ethernet IEEE802.11b/g wired/wireless
transmission of audio/video (DVD quality) with PC, the unit records also in its
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