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Panasonic DVDS25K Progressive-Scan DVD Player (Black)

Panasonic DVDS25K Progressive-Scan DVD Player (Black)

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Features:
  • Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, JPEG, and MP3 CDs
  • Progressive-scan video output for seamless, flicker-free picture on high-definition and HD-ready televisions
  • 24-bit/192 kHz audio processing, 10-bit/54 MHz video processing for pristine audio-visual presentations
  • Optical digital-audio output facilitates hookup with a surround-decoding AV receiver and multichannel speaker system
  • Dialogue Enhancer boosts center-channel volume during Dolby Digital 5.1-channel presentations


Description:

Proving that big performance doesn't necessarily mean "big ticket," Panasonic's DVD-S25K DVD player handles standard DVD-Video, DVD-R, CD-R and CD-RW, MP3-encoded CDs, and even JPEG picture discs. A handy feature called Quick Replay jumps back seven to 10 seconds in case you miss an important bit of action or dialogue, while high-resolution 24-bit/192 kHz audio processing and 10-bit/54 MHz video processing ensure vivid sound and picture from all compatible sources.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DVD-S25K features a progressive-scan video processor that doubles the scan lines of an interlaced signal (from 480i to 480p) by scanning all 525 lines in 1/60 of a second for each pass. The result? Higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. A composite-video input offers compatibility with nearly all televisions; use a video modulator (not included) if you have an older TV with only a threaded coaxial audio/video input.

The unit offers audio features like Dialogue Enhancer (which boosts the volume of the center channel during Dolby Digital 5.1-channel presentations) and an optical digital-audio output for channeling DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound to a surround-decoding audio/video receiver. Also included are Hi-Speed Smooth-Motion Scan (which enables fast-forward/reverse at up to 200 times normal speed, offering a quick way to access desired scenes), repeat play, random play, track programming, and resume play (which picks up right from the point where you stopped, current disc only).

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable.

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