JVC Announces Entry Level Blu-ray Player with AVCHD File Playback

JVC today announced the availability of a new entry-level Blu-ray player. The new XV-BP11 not only plays Blu-ray discs, but adds playback of the AVCHD format, the high definition format widely used for HD camcorders, including JVC's HD Everio line.

JVC XV-BP11 Features

• Playable Discs: BD-Rom, BD-R/RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW
• Playable Formats: AVCHD, WMV, JPEG, MP3, WMA, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS HD Master Audio/Essential

Connections:

• Video: HDMI V1.3, composite
• Audio: Analog L/R, coaxial, HDMI V1.3
• USB Host (front panel)

Convenience Features:

• Quick loading
• Cinema zoom (x16)
• Parental lock
• Slim design

The new JVC XV-BP11 Blu-ray player is available now for $199.95.