Panasonic DVD-S97S Progressive Scan DVD Player Silver
by Panasonic
Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: PanasonicModel: DVD-S97S
Product features:
- Advanced progressive-scan DVD player
- HDMI connection provides high-quality, uncompressed digital audio/video signal transmission
- DVD-Audio playback provides 6 channels of incredibly powerful and realistic surround sound
- Enhanced bass sound when an optional subwoofer is connected to the DVD player
- Optical Digital output for DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound
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Digital camera reviews of Panasonic DVD-S97S Progressive Scan DVD Player Silver
Digital camera Review: Was great for a year but now it overheats
Summary: 3 Stars
I loved my old panasonic DVD player for 5 years, but when the spinning wheel finally broke, I decided it was time to buy a new machine. After a lot of research I purchased this one. For about 8 months it works perfectly, but then I started to notice some strange behavior. The picture blanks out about 3/4s through a normal length movie. You can still hear the sound and if you press the audio only a few times, the picture comes back, but the color is distorted. I changed the cables to make sure this wasn't a non DVD problem. As another reviewer mentioned, the machine gets VERY hot and I'm fairly sure this is the problem. Once the thing is turned off for 5 minutes, the picture comes back looking normal. This is pretty dissapointing as I havent' had it that long and my other machine lasted me for 5 years.
(Also, the fact the remote doesn't have an open/close button bugs me a lot).
Summary of Panasonic DVD-S97S Progressive Scan DVD Player Silver
Most people think of their DVD player simply as a movie machine. This DVD player not only plays prerecorded DVDs and DVD-R2/DVD-RAM discs, but also plays CD, CDR and CDRW - including CDR and CDRW with recorded MP3 and WMA files. HDMI offers a new high-performance digital standard for outstanding video and sound. It's also more convenient. HDMI carries high-quality digital video and audio over the same thin cable, allowing you to run one cable from your DVD player to an HDMI-compatible TV or home theater receiver. 1 Coaxial and 1 Optical Digital Audio Outputs 5.1-Channel Surround Sound Audio Output, Subwoofer Output, 2-Ch. Audio Output Slow and Fast Audio Playback 216MHz/11-Bit Video D/A Converter 192kHz/24-Bit Audio D/A Converter Remote Control Included MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback Capability on recorded discs 4 - 3 Shrink Function with Letterbox Zoom and Shift MPEG Digital Noise Reduction (Mosquito/Block/3D) with Depth Enhancer Variable and Auto Zoom slect modes Picture Control - Brightness, Color, Contrast, Gamma Correction, Sharpness Black Level Control Advanced Surround, Headphone Surround (V.S.S.), Dialog Enhancer Dynamic Range Compression Channel Balance Control, Delay Time Control Audio Only Function (Video Circuit OFF) Direct Navigator, Playlist Playback, Quick Replay Hi Speed Scan (x100) Progress Indicator HighMAT Compatible (Level 2), Gamma Correction Position Memory (Up to 5 Discs) Sleep Timer, Quick Guide Setup, Energy Star Compliant Audio/JPEG Navigation Menu Dimensions (H x W x D) 2-5/16 x 16-15/16 x 10-1/16 Inches / Weight 5.3 lbs Color - SilverCameras and Photo
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