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Product Overview Maximize your high definition experience with the VBR100 Blu-Ray Disc Player! The full 1080p high definition playback gives you razor sharp images incumbent in a sleek design with an intuitive, easy-to-use remote control. Illuminated touch controls disappear when the player is off for a clean, lustrous look. The 7.1 digital audio with built-in Dolby Digital* is sure to provide the ambiance any home theater enthusiast is looking for! Tech Specs General Specifications: Unit Dimensions: 16.929-Inch W x 2.441-Inch H x 10.925-Inch D, Box Dimensions: 21.654-Inch W x 6.102-Inch H x 14.370-Inch D, Net Weight: 6.944 lbs.Gross Weight: 8.818 lbs. Power Input: 50HZ/60HZ, Voltage Range: 110V~240V, Power-On Consumption (AVG): <25W, <1W Standby,Remote: VBR100 Proprietary Remote, Power Cord: Attached - Length: 1.8M, Signal Cable: Composite RCA + RCA Audio R/L - 1.8M Compatibility: Plays Blu-Ray Discs (BD-Live** & Bonus View) Plays DVDs, Audio CDs, MP3s and JPEGs, Built-In Audio Decoding for Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD and DTS, Multi-Channel 7.1 Audio Output via HDMI Playback and Enjoy Media via Input (Jpegs and MP3s)Outputs: HDMI Version 1.3 with HD Audio Bitstream, Component (YCrCB) Composite Video, Stream Audio (24 Bit, 192KHz) Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio,7.1 Digital Audio via HDMI only,Separate Use Memory Drive required; requires internet connection
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 VBR100 Review |
| Review Date: October 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Peter Jagielski, |
| Purchased this unit as my first BluRay player after waiting more than 2 years to purchase one due to the BluRay/HD battle and general lack of stability in the hardware and playback quality of existing units. I'll keep this short. The VBR100 has performed flawlessly for me. I've watched 6 BluRay movies thus far, including Australia and a concert video by the band Rush (Snakes & Arrows - MUST HAVE for you Rush fans!). No problems whatsover. The 6 BluRay discs I've tried all loaded up in less than a minute. I've seen other units over the years take 2-3 minutes, which is just ridiculous. Like the prior reviewer, I actually bought mine at WalMart too since it was cheaper than Amazon's price. I've since done a firmware upgrade, which was a piece of cake. Highly recommended! |
After much research...
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| Review Date: February 15, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Michael E. Mitchell, Minocqua, WI USA |
| In preparing to buy a Bluray player, I read literally thousands of reviews, and what I learned is this: 1)EVERY manufacturer/model in the new lower price range has nay-sayers for various reasons 2)the number of reviews for each player I researched that indicated that they had to return the unit led me to want to purchase one nearby so I wouldn't have to drive far and/or ship it for repair/exchange 3)many players are very slow to load and/or noisy operating 4)many players' reviews indicated horror stories involving firmware updates 5)there are many different permutations of ancilliary functions (connecting to internet, receiving netflix, etc.) which I have absolutely no interest in, but if you are DO YOUR RESEARCH! I was interested in a player that did a great job upgrading my voluminous dvd collection, played efficiently, and plays European/PAL format dvds (which I have a few of). Walmart was THE only place in my area that had a selection of more than one player (and their prices were almost HALF of what privately-owned stores were charging). Out of all the players WM had connected to test, ONLY the Vizio played my test PAL dvd (a Marduk concert, much to the great chagrin of WM's staff and clientele!). I also got the unit for $20 less due to an old advertising sign that was still up at the display. As other reviews have stated, the set up is incredibly simple. I was happy that the unit, like my in-store test, loaded AS QUICKLY AS MY PAST DVD PLAYERS. The unit iself looks real space-age cool, with a touchscreen functionality that is lit when power is on, and totally black when off (except for the Vizio logo which glows orange when unit is off, and white when on). I played some recent dvds (one cannot expect older dvds, or ones whose source material is older, to look pristine even when upgraded...however, I can see a marked difference in most of my dvds, even many ancient Euro-horror selections) and the picture was way more fantastic than I expected. In fact, the picture on actual bluray discs is only about 15% better (whereas the upgrading from my old dvd player to bluray player's dvd quality was anywhere from 30-50%increase in quality, depending on the disc). SO I am very happy with the way this enhances my dvd library! Another unexpected bonus is that I really believe this plays my music cds at a higher quality sound level, even though it is connected exactly the same way to the exact (very retro and loud) stereo system as my old dvd player was. This unit has played everything I've thrown at it (burned cds, dvds, etc,...with the surprising exception of number one in the following...Now, the NEGATIVES: all very minor, EXCEPT 1)that this unit does NOT play the PAL format dvd picture, only the sound; this is perplexing because in-store it played both. I imagine there is some sort of code or something I'll have to look for (naturally Walmart's staff is baffled!). 2)remote must be pointed very directly at unit. 3)SOME functions take a wee bit longer than normal dvd to kick in, but not terribly so (it'll just take a bit of getting used to) 4)noise level is high when first loading, then MOSTLY quiet while playing, though there is at seemingly regular intervals an internal machine "shifting" noise that is audible only if the film is at a quiet moment. 5)VERY minor problem is during bluray playback, some "panoramic vista" scenes (desert landscapes, or anything with wide open ground and sky) there is a slight "shimmer" or "wavering" in large expanses of the same colour/texture. and, if you're really picky, 6)doesn't come with HDMI cable (WARNING: do NOT buy HDMI at a retail store, most of them sell low-end cables STARTING at around $25, going up with the name brands. Order one off Amazon, you can get similar low-end cables starting at ONE CENT + shipping!...you can get really good ones for around $10). SO, my conclusion is this: if you're just a regular person who wants to watch blurays and upgrade your dvd library to near-bluray quality, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this unit. In fact, the upgrading is so excellent that unless a film is heavy on special effects/action/spectacular cinematography, I'll probably just get the dvd version instead of the bluray! VERY satisfied. |
great player
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| Review Date: February 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Tim Newton, campbellsville,ky |
| thisis a great player took it out of the box got it all hooked up in less then 10 min really goes great with the vizio sound bar also if u want a bluray player then i say get this one u will love it |
Good player for the money
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| Review Date: January 8, 2010 |
| Reviewer: B. Pinson, Cordova, TN |
Watch for sales. I purchased from amazon for $100.
Good product. The noise level when you are putting a new disc in or powering up is kind of loud but once you play the disk you don't hear it any more. It was a surprise to hear it at first but it wouldn't keep me from buying it if I had known before.
Easy to set up. The remote has a lot of keys that you don't need. I still don't understand DVD / BluRay remotes that have number keys on them. But it does have everything you do need and it's not hard to use.
What I also like is that if you have a Vizio TV the BluRay remote will also change the volume on the TV.
Overall good purchase and I feel it was a good value. |
First experience in Bluray
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| Review Date: April 12, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Casey Cowburn, |
| I recently upgraded my home entertainment equipment and purchase this Bluray player to go along with my Vizio 55" (VF550M) flat panel. Before these purchases I owned a Panasonic DVD player so the jump in clarity, functionality and sound quality for me was outstanding! I currently have this Bluray player hooked up through the HDMI cable and I have fallen in love with the 1080P clarity from this player. The piece that impresses me the most is the upconversion with traditional DVDs. Outstanding! Vizio continues to put out great products at a great price and this is one that I am very happy I purchased! |
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