A 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player from Panasonic with the HCX Processor, support for HDR10 and HLG, a 7.1 channel analogue output and two HDMI outputs. Panasonic calls it its 4K PRO HDR model.
It plays Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and CD, and has built-in Wi-Fi for network streaming. Panasonic lists HDR10+ and Dolby Vision as enabled by software update.
Why you will love it
HCX Processor for Ultra HD Blu-ray
Panasonic says the HCX Processor packs its original imaging technologies into the player, with precise colour and HDR reproduction as the basis of the picture. HCX stands for Hollywood Cinema Experience, and Panasonic says the technology was supervised by the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory.

Multi HDR support and HDR Optimizer
The UB820 supports HDR10, the standard HDR format for films and UHD Blu-ray discs, and Hybrid Log-Gamma. Panasonic lists HDR10+ dynamic metadata and Dolby Vision as enabled by software update.
The HDR Optimizer uses tone mapping to adjust the brightness of the content. Panasonic says even ordinary HDR10 and TV footage, which do not carry HDR10+ or Dolby Vision, gets optimal playback.
4K High-Precision Chroma Processing
Panasonic applies technologies from its Hollywood Laboratory to what it calls 4K High Precision Chroma Processing. A multi-tap chroma process interpolates 4K colour signals from 4:2:0 to 4:4:4, which Panasonic says gives natural textures and depth.

High-resolution audio and a 7.1 channel output
In addition to WAV, FLAC, MP3, AAC, WMA and AIFF files, the player reproduces DSD (2.8, 5.6 and 11.2 MHz) and ALAC. Panasonic lists maximum rates of 192 kHz/24 bit for FLAC and 384 kHz/32 bit for WAV.
There is a 7.1 channel analogue output, an optical output and two HDMI outputs. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X are passed out as a bitstream to a compatible AV receiver over HDMI.
Wi-Fi, 4K video on demand and USB playback
Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) and an Ethernet port connect the player to your network. Panasonic lists 4K video on demand, internet apps, a web browser, DLNA network playback and BD-Live.
Playback from external USB drives is supported, with one USB 2.0 port on the front and one USB 3.0 port on the rear. Some network content services may not be available in your country, and some features need broadband.
Is it right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want to play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs in a home theatre
- Want HDR10 and HLG support, with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision by software update
- Want a 7.1 channel analogue output for an older receiver
- Play DSD, FLAC or ALAC music files from discs or USB
Worth knowing
- HDR10+ and Dolby Vision are listed by Panasonic as enabled by software update
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X are bitstream output only, and need HDMI and a compatible AV receiver
- 4K up-scaling needs a 4K TV, and 4K/60p needs a high speed HDMI cable rated for 18 Gbps
- Some network content services may not be available in your country
Build your system
The UB820 sends picture and sound over HDMI. These Todds collections cover the rest of a home theatre.
- Sound: Pair it with an AV receiver for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X bitstream output
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Specifications
Discs and formats
| Discs | Ultra HD Blu-ray, Full HD 3D Blu-ray, BD-Video, BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, +R/+RW, CD, CD-R/RW |
|---|---|
| Audio files | FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD (DFF, DSF), WMA, AAC, MP3, AIFF |
| Max file rates | FLAC 192 kHz/24 bit, WAV 384 kHz/32 bit, AIFF 384 kHz/32 bit (2ch), DSD up to 11.2 MHz (2ch) |
| Gapless playback | FLAC, WAV, AIFF, DSD |
| Video files | MKV, MP4 (H.264/HEVC), TS (MPEG-2/H.264/HEVC), AVCHD |
Picture
| HCX Processor | Yes |
|---|---|
| HDR | HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma, HDR10+ (software update), Dolby Vision (software update) |
| HDR Optimizer | Yes |
| 4K Direct Chroma Up-scaling | Yes (4K TV needed) |
| 4K up-scaling | 60p/50p, 4:4:4 (HDMI 2.0) |
| Ultra HD Premium | Yes |
| Video system | PAL/NTSC |
Audio
| Dolby Digital / TrueHD | Decode and bitstream output (HDMI) |
|---|---|
| Dolby Digital Plus | Decode and bitstream output (HDMI) |
| DTS-HD Master Audio / High Resolution | Decode and bitstream output (HDMI) |
| Dolby Atmos / DTS:X | Bitstream output (HDMI) |
| High Clarity Sound Premium | Yes |
| Digital Tube Sound | Up to 192 kHz/32 bit |
Connections
| HDMI output | 2 (Twin HDMI) |
|---|---|
| Optical output | Yes |
| Analogue audio | L/R output and 7.1 channel output |
| LAN (Ethernet) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| USB | Front: 1 (USB 2.0 High Speed). Rear: 1 (USB 3.0 Super Speed) |
General
| Power supply | AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | 32 W (normal use), 0.3 W (standby, quick start off, network standby off) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430 x 62 x 204 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Model | DP-UB820GNK |
Specifications from the Panasonic Australia DP-UB820 product page. Feature descriptions from the Panasonic UK DP-UB820 page. Checked November 2026.
Questions people ask
Does it play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs?
Yes. Panasonic lists Ultra HD Blu-ray, Full HD 3D Blu-ray and BD-Video as playable.
Does it support Dolby Vision and HDR10+?
Panasonic lists both as enabled by software update. It also supports HDR10 and Hybrid Log-Gamma.
Can it pass Dolby Atmos?
Yes, as a bitstream output over HDMI to a compatible AV receiver.
Does it have Wi-Fi?
Yes. It has built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) and an Ethernet port.
Does it have a 7.1 channel analogue output?
Yes. Panasonic lists a 7.1 channel analogue audio output.
Which music files can it play?
FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD (DFF, DSF), WMA, AAC, MP3 and AIFF.