Product Features:

• Ultra-slim player compatible with DVD-Video, VCD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, and MP3 CD
• 192 kHz audio digital-to-analog converters optimal for CD and higher-resolution sources
• Video Fine Processor (VFP) offers exceptional versatility in fine-tuning images to personal preferences
• Onscreen graphical user interface allows Windows-like interactive operation
• Includes 13-step zoom and screen fill (which zooms in on a DVD image to eliminate letterbox "bars" on the TV screen)

Product Description:

JVC's ultra-slim XVN33SL DVD player is as much about audio playback as video, having been optimized for the high audio sampling frequency of 192 kHz, providing extra-wide dynamic range to realize the benefits of high-spec sources. Even CD playback benefits from higher-bit digital decoding. You want quality and convenience? Try format compatibility with DVD-Video, VCD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, and MP3 CD. The model's 10-bit, 54 MHz video sampling frequency ensures detailed images and clear, pure colors for DVD movies. And, with seven parameters to adjust, the unit's Video Fine Processor (VFP) provides exceptional versatility in fine-tuning images to personal preferences. The player provides a choice of either optical or coaxial digital-audio output for routing Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1-channel surround signals to a compatible audio/video receiver. A high-resolution onscreen graphical user interface (GUI) allows Windows-like interactive operation with tool bars superimposed onto the TV screen for simple, point-and-click operation. Other conveniences include AV CompuLink (which optimizes performance when using the player in conjunction with other JVC equipment), Quick Start, 1.5x playback with sound, 13-step zoom, and screen fill (which zooms in on a DVD image to eliminate letterbox "bars" on the TV screen).

Description from Manufacturer:JVC's ultra-slim XVN33SL DVD player is as much about audio playback as video, having been optimized for the high audio sampling frequency of 192 kHz, providing extra-wide dynamic range to realize the benefits of high-spec sources. Even CD playback benefits from higher-bit digital decoding. You want quality and convenience? Try format compatibility with DVD-Video, VCD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, and MP3 CD.

The model's 10-bit, 54 MHz video sampling frequency ensures detailed images and clear, pure colors for DVD movies. And, with seven parameters to adjust, the unit's Video Fine Processor (VFP) provides exceptional versatility in fine-tuning images to personal preferences. The player provides a choice of either optical or coaxial digital-audio output for routing Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1-channel surround signals to a compatible audio/video receiver.

A high-resolution onscreen graphical user interface (GUI) allows Windows-like interactive operation with tool bars superimposed onto the TV screen for simple, point-and-click operation. Other conveniences include AV CompuLink (which optimizes performance when using the player in conjunction with other JVC equipment), Quick Start, 1.5x playback with sound, 13-step zoom, and screen fill (which zooms in on a DVD image to eliminate letterbox "bars" on the TV screen).Average Customer Rating:

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Comment: Sleek and Total value for money Rating:
I got this DVD player (...) about 6 months back and I am very happy with it. This DVD player works great. I think this is one of the best Single Disk DVD players. I tried playing various formats (DVDs, VCDs, and DVD+R)and it flawlessly reads all of them. Its on-screen menu options are very easy to use. If you do not plan to own an HDTV in near future, this is the best bet.

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Comment: Very Good Rating:
DVD player works great. I switched to this brand after a bad experience with a different brand. Everything works great with this player.

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Comment: Excellent non-progressivescan, basic single-disk player! Rating:
Color, clarity and audio of this unit are all superb, industry standard for DVD players (on JVC 32" TV w/ S-video cable + Cambridge Soundworks speakers).

If you do not have an HDTV or are not going to acquire one in the near future, no need to pay extra for progressive scan capability.

As advertised, this unit faultlessly reads DVDs burned on recent PC optical drives, in my case, archival backup DVD+Rs produced with DVD X Copy Gold on FujiFilm disks. Note well: the whole technology of burning DVDs is immature and people with slight differences in equipment and media obtain wildly different results - be forewarned; your milage will vary!

The only minor limitation of the JVC XV-N30BK DVD Player is that the Remote cannot open the disk drawer (but does close it via the "Play" button) - otherwise, its performance is simply beyond reproach and as a whole the unit is extremely priceworthy.

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