Features:
- Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound
- 3D Phonic feature lets you enjoy surround on a two-channel system
- Digest capability
- On-screen display menus
- Parental lock capability
Description:
Don't settle for VHS picture quality: With the JVC XV-D701BK DVD player, you can enjoy a breathtaking video experience and lay the cornerstone to your home-theater setup. The DVD player was easy to set up, and it came with a wide selection of video cables. The digest feature let us see up to nine opening scenes at once and choose the section of the video we wanted. We got the hang of the online menu fairly quickly, and it gave us a huge range of options. The picture was sharp--far superior to VHS--and sound was exceptionally crisp. The wide range of audio options not only let us choose between stereo and home-theater settings but also gave us an expert option for customizing settings to match our speakers. The 3D Phonic feature did a surprisingly good job of simulating surround sound on a two-channel system, although to take full advantage of Dolby Digital Surround quality, you'll need two rear speakers and a center-channel speaker in addition to your normal stereo speakers. The XV-D701BK did a phenomenal job playing audio CDs as well, providing as many on-screen CD menu options as most basic CD players. Overall, its rich feature set and high performance make the XV-D701BK a superb video and audio source for a home theater of any size. Pros:
- Compatible with both Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound
- Plays audio CDs as well
- Digest feature lets you choose from opening-scene thumbnails
Cons:
- Remote has a bit of a learning curve
- Doesn't include monaural audio cable for TVs without stereo
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