What is Blu-ray?
Blu-Ray is the generic term used to describe Blu-ray Discs or BD. The special format of future-proof optical disc was engineered under the leadership of Blu Ray Disc Association or BDA.
BDA is a result of an alliance between world leaders in electronics and computers like Dell, Apple, HP, LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Sony etc. Blu-ray has deployed future generation technology in developing its unique disc format which is specialized in playing, recording and rerecording High-definition capture.
A dual-layer Blu-ray disc can stock up to 50 GB of data. It is popular for its unmatched storage capacity and its ability to utilize High Definition codecs. Besides this, Blu-Ray manufactures a wide assortment of media products which includes firmware, computer drives, players, recorders, and movie DVDs.
What are the special features of Blu-ray Disc Players?
Blu-ray DVD player is a complete entertainment package which is much more than a mere DVD player in view of its functional modalities. Different models of Blu-ray disc player manufactured by different companies’ exhibit unique features and variable advanced qualities.
Blu-ray players use advanced 1080p high-definition technology that ensures maximum detail and clarity, 5 times greater than the normal international standards. To get a real idea about the picture quality of Blu-ray, compare it in terms of a reference disc. This will help you in gauging the real image quality of your Blu-ray player irrespective of the quality allowed by your television.
The sound quality presented by Blu-ray DVD players is their major attraction for which they became more popular than anything else. A Blu-ray player supports several advanced audio codecs but still you should look for a model that is best compatible with the nature of the audio receiver built into your home theater.
Blu-ray DVD players are famous for its profile system which manages various levels of storage space and picture enhancement features. Its special BD live profile provides for internet connection and downloading facilities. The advanced Blu-ray players by Sony features Playstation 3 for a high-definition gaming experience.
What is a Multi Region Blu-ray DVD Player?
The usual Blu-ray players are coded to play only the DVD discs assigned to release in authorized regions. Blu-ray has a unique coding system that divides the world into 3 regions namely A, B and C. Region A covers countries in America, Korea, Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
Region B covers Greenland, Europe, France, Middle East, New Zealand, Africa and Australia. And region C includes rest of the parts forming China, Russia and other Central Asian countries.
These Blu-ray codes are further categorized based on the international region codes. Blu-ray players belonging to region A will not playback movies released in region B and C. This was hindering the competitiveness of these players; hence Blu-ray introduced certain modifications in its advanced models.
Consequently, Multi region Blu-ray players are now available. DVDs belonging to all the 8 standard regions and regions A and B will work on these Multi Region Blu-ray players. And discs belonging to region C will work on any kind of Blu-ray player.