This model has been discontinued.
The TASCAM BD-01U is a single-rackspace Blu-ray player for the professional market that can be controlled externally. It is capable of playing DVDs and CDs in addition to Blu-ray discs. It is also possible to play from USB memory devices using the USB terminal. If a USB card reader is connected, playback from SD cards is possible.
It is compatible with BDMV and BD-video standards for Blu-ray, and with VR, AVCHD, and DVD-video standards for DVDs. It can also play various audio formats including WAV, MP3, and WMA. It can be controlled externally with the RS-232C and Ethernet LAN, and functionaity can be remotely controlled via a Network. As a professional-use player, it has Power-ON Play and Panel Lock functions. It is also equipped with XLR balanced audio outputs.
Features at a Glance
- Capable of playing Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs
- Plays WAV, MP3, WMA and other audio formats
- RS-232C serial control connector
- Ethernet LAN and remote control via a Network
- HDMI high-definition audio/video output
- XLR balanced audio outputs
- RCA unbalanced audio outputs
- Coaxial/optical digital outputs (Compatible with SPDIF/Dolby/DTS digital audio)
- Power ON Play function that automatically starts playback when the power is turned ON
- Panel lock function for preventing accidental operation
- Capable of playing JPEG slideshows and AVCHD via DVD or the USB terminal
- Various repeat functions including Chapter/Title and A-B Repeat
- Output to HDCP non-compatible devices is possible
* This unit can output non-copyrighted videos by setting "HDCP Auto" in "Settings" to "On". - On Screen Display On/Off function
- Up to -12 dB attenuation for analog output
- Two-level dimmable front-panel display
- Infrared remote control
- Mounts in a single rackspace
Spec description
| File format | |
| WAV | |
| BD/DVD/USB | |
| Sampling frequency | 8k/11.025k/12k/16k/22.05k/24k/32k/44.1k/48kHz/64/88.2k/96k/176.4k/192k Hz |
| Bit length | 8/16/24 bit |
| CD | |
| Sampling frequency | 8k/11.025k/12k/16k/22.05k/24k/32k/44.1k/48k Hz |
| Bit length | 8/16 bit |
| MP3/WMA | |
| Sampling frequency | 32k/44.1k/48k Hz |
| Bit rate | |
| MP3 | 112k to 320kbps |
| WMA | 48k to 192kbps |
| JPEG | |
| Number of pixels | 32×32 to 4096×4096 |
| Subsampling | |
| 4:4:4 | 32x32 to 4096×4096 |
| 4:2:2/4:2:0 | 32×32 to 5120×5120 |
| Max file size | 12MB |
| Disc format | UDF, ISO9660, JOLIET |
| Folder/File limitation | |
| BD/DVD/USB | |
| Folder | 999 (group) |
| File | 9,999 |
| CD | |
| Folder | 255 (group) |
| File | 999 |
| HDMI Output | |
| Connector | HDMI 19pin Type A |
| Video format | |
| USA/JAPAN | 480p/720p/1080i/1080p/1080p24 |
| EU | 480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p/1080p24 |
| Digital audio outputs | |
| COAXIAL | |
| Connector | RCA jack |
| Format | IEC60958-3(S/P DIF) |
| Output impedance | 75Ω |
| OPTICAL | |
| Connector | TOS (JEITA RC-5720C) |
| Format | IEC60958-3(S/P DIF) |
| Analog audio outputs | |
| Balanced | |
| Connector | XLR-3-32(1 : GND, 2 : HOT, 3 : COLD) |
| Output impedance | 100Ω |
| Normal output level | +4dBu (1.23 Vrms) |
| Maximum output level | +20dBu (7.75Vrms) |
| Unbalanced | |
| Connector | RCA jacks |
| Output impedance | 200Ω |
| Normal output level | -10dBV (0.316 Vrms) |
| Maximum output level | +6dBV (2.0Vrms) |
| RS-232C | |
| Connector | D-sub 9pin |
| Format | RS-232C compliant |
| ETHERNET | |
| Connector | RJ45 |
| Protocol | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
| USB | |
| Connector | USB A-type, DC 5V, 500mA max |
| Protocol | USB2.0 compliant |
| Signal system | NTSC Color (for USA/Canada/Japan models) NTSC/PAL Color (for Europe models) |
| Power | |
| Japan | AC100V, 50/60Hz |
| US, Canada | AC120V, 60Hz |
| EUR | AC230V, 50Hz |
| Power consumption | |
| Japan | 12W |
| US, Canada, EUR | 16.5W |
| Dimensions | 483(W)×45(H)×257.8(D)mm |
| Weight | 2.26kg |
| Operating temperature | 5 to 35˚C |
| Accessories | IR remote controller, AAA Battery×2, Rack-mounting kit (screw×4, Washer×4), Owner’s manual (The warranty is included at the end of this manual.) |
Audio performance
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1.0dB (playback, JEITA) |
| THD | 0.01% or less (playback, JEITA) |
| S/N ratio | 90dB or more (playback, JEITA) |
| Dynamic range | 90dB or more (playback, JEITA) |
| Channel separation | 90dB or more (playback, JEITA) |
Media & Disc type & File format
| Media | Disc type | Format |
| Blu-ray | BD-RE (V2.1) : First layer /Second layer BD-R (V1.1/1.2/1.3) : First layer / Second layer |
BDMV, JPEG, MP3, WMA, WAV |
| BD-Video (USA/JAPAN : Region A, EUR : Region B) |
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| DVD | DVD-RW DVD-R |
VR, AVCHD, JPEG, MP3, WMA, WAV |
| DVD-Video (USA : Region 1, JAPAN/EUR : Region 2) |
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| CD | CD-RW CD-R CD-DA |
JPEG, MP3, WMA, WAV |
| USB memory | FAT16/FAT32 (USB2.0対応) | JPEG, MP3, WMA, WAV |
| SD | FAT16 : SD/miniSD/microSD FAT32 : SDHC/miniSDHC/microSDHC * SD card can be played by connecting a USB card reader (not supplied) to this unit. |
Spec
| RS 232C ETHERNET Protocol Specification | 04-19-2018 | 752.9 KB |
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Documents
| Release Note (English) | 05-17-2018 | 2.2 KB |
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Firmware
| Firmware V1.00.03 | 05-17-2018 | 126.5 MB |
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Supported Media / Other
| USB Supported Media | 06-20-2025 | 240.9 KB |
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| SD Supported Media | 01-07-2025 | 117.2 KB |




