BrandPANASONIC |
Dimensions6.3x43.0x33.7(H/W/D)cm | Sound compatibility (output)N/A | Video D/A converter54bitOn DVD discs, pictures are encoded using MPEG-2 technology in 8 bit resolution. This converts MPEG2 8-bit resolution to a higher bit rate to reduce obvious signs of digitizing, rendering the film closer to the original movie master. | Audio samplingN/A | Progressive scanNo | CD compatible playbackYesEnables the playback of CDs on your DVD player | VCD compatible playbackYesAllows the playback of Video CDs | CDR compatible playbackYesAllows the playback of recordable CDs | SACD compatible playbackNo | MP3 compatible playbackYesAllows you to play MP3 tracks burnt onto a CD from a computer. | DVD-R compatible playbackYesEnables you to playback DVDs recorded in DVD-R format | DVDRW compatible playbackYesPlays once recordable disc format. | CDRW compatible playbackYesEnables the playback of re-writable CDs | JPEG compatible playbackYesAllows you to view jpeg photo images (e.g. taken on a digital camera) stored on a CD-R or CD-RW. | Memory card slotNo | Recording formatDVD-RAMDVD-RAM is a rewritable format which is designed for data intensive,high performance applications.This system will enable you to play DVD-RAM discs which enable you to, among other things, pause while you play and record. | Dolby Digital 5.1 RecordingNo | Set top box controlNo | Component video outputNo | Optical outputYesTo get Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS from a DVD player you need to connect it to a surround sound amplifier or TV with an optical or coaxial digital audio lead. | Scart socketsN/A | Remote controlYesEnables you to operate your equipment from a remote handset | S-Video outputYesSince video signals are recorded as digital components in DVD Video, a better playback quality will be experienced when using the S-Video connection from the DVD player to the TV. | Basic scart lead includedNo | Graphic user interface (GUI)No | On screen disc managerNo | Supports interactive disc featuresYesAllows access to the following features found on most DVD discs: multiple languages, multiple camera angles, subtitles in different languages and also bonus material such as deleted scenes, alternative endings, behind the scenes documentaries, trailers and cast and crew infomation among others | Other Features Records onto DVD with no loss of picture qualityAllows high quality transfer of video onto DVD disc from sources including TV, video, digital TV and camcorders. | Progressive Scan for improved picture qualityScans individual picture lines in sequence rather than alternately, maximising the clarity of digital images from DVD and enhancing NTSC software playback. | Timeslip function - pause and rewind live TVAllows you to watch a DVD while the machine is also recording onto it. This, for instance, allows you to pause live TV to say take a phone call, then watching the programme where you left off. | 2 scart socketsFor easy connection of the DVD player to a TV | audio and video inputsSimple connection of a camcorder or games console. | Menu/screensaverOn screen menu with screensaver option to prevent static images "burning" into the TV screen - especially on rear projection sets. | PAL/NTSC playback (region 2 only)Allows playback of both PAL and NTSC DVD discs but will only play region 2 coded discs. Therefore the only NTSC disc that can be played have to be non-region coded. | Still/slow/search playbackFor perfect stills, slow motion playback or fast search playback. | Digital Video Noise Reduction (DNR)Reduces the flickering evident in still portions of a DVD film due to compression of video signals, improving image quality. |
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