dvd players explained
Welcome to our dvd players explained section.
Here's a few tips for helping you find a DVD player that best suits you. This is obviously not an extensive list but gives you a starting point of what to look for.
Progressive scanning
By basically refreshing your image twice as fast progressive scan DVD players provide an improved picture quality. The progessive scan signal must be cinfigurable by The TV or Video projector you use. The prices are dropping on progressive scan dvd players and this may be a good option to have if you are planning to buy a new tv in the foreseeable future.
Progressive scan dvd players will work on any tv since you can select interlaced output.
Dolby Digital decoder
For this you will need to have an amplifier capable of accepting 6 analogue audio inputs. If you don't have this you will still get the digital output for the surround sound receiver from the coaxial or optical feeds.
All new surround sound receivers have a built in decoder so you will not require one in the DVD player unless you want to have high end audio.
Multidisc Player
Has no effect on playback quality and in reality would only be used for your CDs as all dvd movies are on one disc.
CD Audio
Allows playback of Audio CDs, this is standard on all DVD players
Video outputs
Component video outputs. If you have a new TV that accepts this or are planning to buy a new high end TV then this option is a nice addition it provides better contrast with the picture.
S Video output will still be a great picture
VCD and SVCD playback
This is widely used in Asia. If you are importing films you may want this option.
Also for playback of home made VCD's you will require VCD and CDR compatibility
CDR CDRW playback
If you make your own CDs you may want this as almost all dvd players read CDR CDs but many wont read CDRW
VCR DVD combo.
Very convenient and saves space.
MP3 Decoder
If you make your own MP3 discs you may like this option. This will create around 11 hours of music on one CD
HDCD decoder
This is new format that is starting to be used in the CD audio world. It is not necessary for the average user but good for audiophile
Bass Output
Not many units have this. It allows you to feed a powered subwoofer directly if you do not have a surround sound receiverRelated Articles
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