What do you want in an A/V disc player?  Chances are the BD7003 satisfies virtually all your needs. 

Take a look at flexibility.  The BD7003 is the only player you’ll need for high-definition Blu-ray movie discs and their recordable cousins, DVD movie discs and their recordable cousins, the whole family of conventional and recordable audio CDs, even those with MP3- and WMA-encoded content, photo CDs with JPEGs or Kodak-format pictures, even DivX 6-encoded compressed video discs! 

There’s no “bare bones” Blu-ray capability either.  Instead, the BD7003 boasts full “Bonus View” capability (that’s Profile 1.1 for our tech-savvy readers).  That means the BD7003 comes with expanded internal memory and secondary video and audio decoders for picture-in-picture capability. 

Let’s not forget the front panel SD card reader either.  Now you can enjoy your custom playlists through your home theater system.  Or view photos on your big-screen TV.  That’s large-scale impact indeed.  And precisely the kind of enjoyment Marantz is famous for. 

On the audio side, the BD7003 outputs the newest audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio via HDMI for decoding in an A/V receiver or processor.  In keeping with Marantz’s tradition of continuous development, the HDMI output features a wide bandwidth transmitter that conforms to HDMI Version 1.3a specifications.  

If you’re an audiophile, you’ll appreciate the BD7003’s Pure Direct capability.  It lets you turn off the display and video outputs (each or both) to minimize even the most subtle interferences that might interfere with your aural enjoyment.  And our Programmed Playback feature lets you easily program a favored track sequence while you’re playing CDs.  

The Marantz advantage shows in superb video reproduction, too, as the BD7003 outputs 1080p video signals at either 24 or 30 full frames per second.  This feature makes it the ideal source when you’re using compatible display devices such as our VP-11S1, VP-11S2, and VP-15S1 front projectors.  And it avoids the inevitable compromises that the standard 3:2 pulldown process inflicts on every film-based movie.  The BD7003 also supports innovations like Deep Color so you’ll be using this disc player for years into the future. 

The high definition video processor in the BD7003 provides ultra-clear output for both Blu-ray discs and conventional DVDs.  In addition for full up and down scaling, the processor also decodes DivX 6 discs and is certified by DivX for 1080p Blu-ray playback. 

A Fine Picture Control lets you trim key video performance parameters – contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, gamma, and noise reduction – for optimal video enjoyment through the HDMI output. 

For round-the-clock enjoyment, the BD7003 features a dynamic range control for the audio portion of your A/V signal so you won’t disturb other household members (or your neighbors) when you’re watching that action flick at 3 AM.  The Glow-key hand-held remote controller lets you see what keys you’re pushing so you don’t suddenly interrupt your favorite movie, even in a darkened room.  Want to turn the display down?  That’s easy thanks to a display dimmer control.  An automatic screen saver circuit reduces screen brightness by 75% when you’re not watching,  

A Dialog Speed adjustment lets you speed up playback without interrupting the audio signal provided you’re watching a disc with a Dolby Digital-encoded soundtrack.  Direct Chapter call lets you go directly to your favorite scenes and the Zoom function makes it easy to focus on crucial details for that extra enjoyment edge. 

The exterior is completely in tune with the internal circuitry.  The aluminum and reinforced resin composite front panel damps resonance as it blends with virtually any décor.  Intentionally “minimalist,” you’ll find the BD7003 inviting, rewarding, and very easy to use.  After all, it is a Marantz.  Clearly several steps above the ordinary.

• Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel
• HDMI v1.3 Output, support 24fps, Deep Color
• 1080i/p, 720p, 480p Scaled output
• 150MHz/12-Bit Video DAC for Component Output
• Dolby/dts Decoder
• 3D Noise Reduction
• Fine Picture Control 
• Pure Direct Mode
• Marker, Zoom, PIP, Dialog Speed 
• Stereo Analog Audio Output
• Digital Audio Output(Coax.)
• Playing Back DivX file 
• SD Card slot for playback MP3/WMA/JPEG
• BD-Profile 1.1, BD-Java "BONUS VIEW" support
• Discrete Power On/Off commands
• Detachable Power Cord

• BD7003 Spec Sheet (1.43MB) (12/2/2008)
• BD7003 User Manual - English (6.9MB) (10/20/2008)
• BD7003 User Manual - French (6.8MB) (10/20/2008)
• BD7003 User Manual - Spanish (6.8MB) (10/20/2008)