Description
About the Panasonic DP-UB820
The new king of Blu-ray picture quality
Ever since Oppo stopped building their fantastic Blu-ray players in 2018, we've been waiting for another player that could match their reference-quality picture and sound. Panasonic's DP-UB820 is definitely a contender. In head-to-head tests, some reviewers have found that the DP-UB820 slightly outperforms the Oppos, at least when it comes to 4K Blu-ray playback and upconversion of 1080p Blu-rays.
If you have an entry-level 4K TV, this player will provide a slightly better picture than more basic 4K players. But if you're a videophile with high-end equipment, the DP-UB820's powerful processing and flexible adjustments will help your 4K TV or 4K projector deliver the best possible 4K/HDR picture.
Getting the best HDR picture quality
A big part of why 4K Blu-ray and streamed 4K content looks so lifelike is HDR — High Dynamic Range. It can provide a much wider range of contrast and colors than HDTVs ever could. But while all current 4K TVs can accept HDR-enhanced signals, many can't display the full potential of HDR due to their limited peak brightness. This Panasonic player can help your TV overcome that problem.
It comes down to "nits"...
A TV's brightness is measured in "nits." Before TVs had HDR, typical peak brightness was around 250-300 nits, and most TV shows and movies were mastered at 100 nits. By comparison, today's OLED and midrange LED-LCD 4K TVs produce peaks of 700-1000 nits, and a handful of the brightest LED TVs can hit peaks of 1200-1500 nits. Meanwhile, 4K/HDR content is mastered at levels up to 4000 nits — way beyond the capability of any consumer 4K TV.
...and tone mapping
So how do you display 4000-nit content on a TV capable of only 25% of that brightness level? Tone mapping. This process helps a TV properly display content with higher peak brightness than the TV was designed to support. There's a lot of variation in the way tone mapping works from one TV maker to another, and what often happens on high-brightness material is the extreme highlights are "clipped," resulting in a "blown out" look that obscures detail.
Panasonic has developed some unique menu controls that make it easy to improve the look of HDR-enhanced content on your 4K TV. For example, you can choose from four tone-mapping options that are customized for different TV brightness levels:
OLED is recommended for OLED TVs like those from LG and Sony
Super High Luminance (1500 nits) is ideal for the brightest LED-LCD TVs, like Sony's X9 and Z9 models, and Samsung's Q90R QLED models
Middle or High Luminance (1000 nits) is the best choice for most mid-range LED-LCD TVs
Basic Luminance (500 nits) should be the best option for 4K projectors, and more basic 4K TVs with lower brightness
Selecting the appropriate setting for your display should provide better-looking HDR picture quality with more visible fine detail in bright and dark areas of the screen.
You can further fine-tune HDR performance with the HDR Optimizer feature. It lets you adjust brightness based on the light level in your room. These picture adjustments work whether you're watching a UHD Blu-ray disc or 4K streamed content using the player's Netflix® app.
Sound that keeps you riveted
Panasonic didn't forget about the sound — all the top movie formats are supported. There's built-in processing for the most common flavors of Dolby and DTS surround, and you can send three-dimensional audio formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X to a compatible receiver via HDMI. When it comes to music, the player delivers crisp, detailed sound for your CDs, and its advanced DACs can handle high-res PCM and DSD audio files.
The DP-UB820's versatile design includes a 7.1-channel set of RCA outputs for getting great surround sound even when connecting to A/V receivers that lack HDMI.
Product highlights:
- Featured in best blu-ray players for 2025
Video features: - Plays ultra hd blu-ray discs, 3d and standard blu-ray discs, dvds, cds and rewriteable discs
- Plays ALL REGION blu-ray discs
- Full 4k resolution video for use with ultra hd tvs
- 4k video upscaling for standard blu-ray and dvds
- Supports lower resolutions when used with non-4k tvs
- Hdr (high dynamic range) for extended picture contrast and brightness on compatible tvs
- Supports hdr10, hdr10+, dolby vision®, and hlg
- "Hdr tv type" provides four tone-mapping options to more accurately match the brightness capabilities of your display
- "Hdr optimizer" lets you adjust hdr screen brightness to match the light level in your room
- Hdr-to-sdr conversion optimizes hdr content for a 4k tv or projector without hdr
- Panasonic's hcx (hollywood cinema experience) processor delivers precise hdr and color processing for stunning color and detail in all your 4k/hdr content
- Dual-band wi-fi 5 (802.11ac) provides fast, reliable wireless streaming
- Built-in apps for netflix, amazon video, and youtube support 4k streaming (subscription may be required; requires internet speed of at least 20mbps)
- Mobile-to-player wireless mirroring with miracast™ enabled phones and tablets
Technical specs: - Selectable video resolution up to 3840 x 2160 pixels
- Built-in audio decoding for dolby® digital, dolby truehd, dts®, and dts-hd master audio
- Can pass dolby atmos and dts:x soundtracks when hdmi output is set to "Bitstream"
- Plays aac, aiff, alac, dsd (.Dff and .Dfs files), flac, mp3, wma, and wav audio file formats
- 32-bit/192khz 4-dac supports high-resolution audio
- Plays high-resolution digital music files via usb storage device; pcm files up to 32-bit/384khz resolution, and dsd files up to 11.2 mhz
Connections: - 2 hdmi outputs for separating audio and video signals
"Video" hdmi output is hdmi 2.0a (connected 4k tv and/or receiver must have an hdcp 2.2-compatible hdmi input, and must have hdmi 2.0a to support hdr)
- "Audio" hdmi output is hdmi 1.4a and does not output video signal
- Toslink optical digital audio output
- 7.1-channel analog rca audio output
- Two usb ports: front-panel 2.0 and rear-panel 3.0, to play music, movies, and images from a thumb drive or external hard drive
- Ethernet port for internet connectivity
General info: - Remote control
- 16-15/16"W x 2-1/2"H x 10-1/16"D
- Weight: 5.3 lbs.
- Warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor
- Mfr # dp-ub820-k
- Item # 133ub820k
What's in the box:
- Panasonic DP-UB820 owner's manual
- Ultra HD Blu-ray player
- 63" AC power cord
- Remote control (N2QAYB001206)
- 2 "AA" batteries
- Basic Owner's Manual
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Refund Policy
Refund Policy
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Returns
Our policy lasts 14 days. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
Gift cards
Downloadable software products
Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
Book with obvious signs of use
CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
Any item not in its original condition is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
Any item that is returned more than 15 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at sanjay@audiomaxx.in
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular-priced items may be refunded, unfortunately, sale / discounted items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at sanjay@audiomaxx.in and send your item to: 24, Kembros Estate, DP Road, Industrial Area, Sonapur, Bhandup West, , 400078 Mumbai MH, India.
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
Additional Returns and Exchange Terms
1. Returns and Exchanges
At Audiomaxx India, we are committed to ensuring each customer has a hassle-free and enjoyable shopping experience. You may have received a Dead on Arrival or Malfunctioning Product, as such you must first approach the local service station of the concerned brand and seek remedy as per Warranty policy & terms of the company/brand wherein one can ask for free service, an exchange or refund for the former and only exchange for the latter with all spares & packaging.
2. Within how many days can most items shipped from Aduiomaxx be returned?
Most items shipped from Audiomaxx can be returned within 14 days of receipt of the shipment. However, certain products sold on Audiomaxx may have different policies that govern their return.
When you shop on the Audiomaxx website, we ensure that you have a smooth and easy returns experience. In the case of Refunds, we credit the entire amount that you have spent to your bank account.
3. When are returns not possible?
- There are certain conditions in which returns are not possible by Audiomaxx. These are when:
- The return request is made outside the specified time frame
- The product is damaged because of use
- The product is not in the same state as when you received it
- The item has been used and installed
- The product has been tampered with or has missing parts, accessories / serial numbers
- There is anything missing from the package you have received, including price tags, labels, and original packing.
4. When are refunds provided?
Audiomaxx provides refunds only when the product is dead on arrival and cannot be exchanged.
5. How do I cancel an order?
If you want to cancel your order, you need to get in touch with us along with your Order Number, before the item is shipped. On all such cancellation requests charge is applicable which varies from 5% to 10% depending on the product you want to cancel.
Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: 24, Kembros Estate, DP Road, Industrial Area, Sonapur, Bhandup West, , 400078 Mumbai MH, India
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over Rs.5000, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
All pre-bookings, at the time of delivery rates as prevailing on that day, will be charged and the difference is any shall be payable before shipping.
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