Panasonic DVD-S35S Ultra-Slim Progressive-Scan DVD (Silver)
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Price at amazon.com:
Used & new from $49.95List price $99.99
- Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, JPEG, and MP3/WMA CDs
- Progressive-scan video output for seamless, flicker-free picture on high-definition and HD-ready televisions
- Cinema Mode diminishes glare and improves the visibility of details in dark scenes; Depth Enhancer reduces image background noise
- Bass Plus enhances bass when you connect the player with an optional subwoofer
- Dialogue Enhancer boosts center-channel volume during Dolby Digital 5.1-channel presentations
Product Description:
Proving that big performance doesn't necessarily mean "big ticket," Panasonic's ultra-slim DVD-S35K DVD player handles standard DVD-Video, DVD-R and DVD-RAM, CD-R and CD-RW, MP3- and WMA-encoded CDs, and even JPEG picture discs. Blending astounding performance with an elegant design, the DVD-S35K is slimmer and sleeker than its predecessors. The deck 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 higher-density video signal (designed for high-definition and HD-ready TVs) brings a film-like quality to DVD images, extraordinarily close to the way they originally appeared in the cinema, with rich detail, incredible depth of field, and precise color reproduction. The high-resolution picture is also free of motion artifacts. For optimum viewing enjoyment, the monitor-select function lets you choose the best connection option according to the type of display being used. Other video enhancements include Cinema Mode (which diminishes glare and improves the visibility of details in dark scenes by automatically adjusting picture contrast), Depth Enhancer (which reduces image background noise), and 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). You'll also enjoy audio features like Bass Plus (which enhances bass when connecting the player with an optional subwoofer), 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.
From the Manufacturer Features: Multi-format playback (playable disc type): DVD-video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, video CD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW DVD-R playback 1 capability CD-R/RW playback 2 capability MP3 playback 3 capability WMA (Windows Media Audio) playback capability Progressive scanning Video D/A converter: 54 MHz/10-bit 4:4:4 signal processing 4:3 shrink function with letterbox zoom and shift Variable zoom (with dial) Picture control: brightness, color, contrast, gamma correction,... read more
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For optimum viewing enjoyment, the monitor-select function lets you choose the best connection option according to the type of display being used. Other video enhancements include Cinema Mode (which diminishes glare and improves the visibility of details in dark scenes by automatically adjusting picture contrast), Depth Enhancer (which reduces image background noise), and 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).
You'll also enjoy audio features like Bass Plus (which enhances bass when connecting the player with an optional subwoofer), 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.Average Customer Rating: 
Comment: Perfectionist's Perfect DVD player. Rating:
I have it hooked up to my sony 50 inch LCD rear projector.
if you ever tried to calibrate one of these unit, you would know it takes days to get satisfying picture.
I didn't know there were DVD players with fine picture adjustment availble until I read the manual on this unit. It's well hidden and it took awhile for me to find "Picture Menu" but when I found it... wow.. User custom settings even has gamma adjustments in it. two overlaping adjustment for each parameter, you can really fine tune your display. I finally achieved picture what I considered to be a perfect display.
Audio processor seem really good too. I hear crystal clear sound off of my receiver through optical output. dynamic range is not exagerated like other DVD players (very small dialogs sound and all of sudden big bang effect that bleeds ear)
It has Dialog Enhancer specific for that matter, but It seems already in good range without using this feature.
It plays MP3 just fine. did not play homemade VCD that I have(I might have used custom codec while making the disk)
Have not experince glitches such as freezing on files it doesn't support and etc. in fact file browsing is intuitive and quite easy.
Only improvement I can think of is...
remote control button should be raised little higher. I build habit of pressing with my thumb nail. sharp edges around remote makes it feel out little dated.
Overall, I really love this DVD/MP3/Jpeg player and I Highly recommand it!
Comment: And this costs how little! Rating:
We've already got 3 DVD players at home. A 4 year old Onkyo DVD changer, a 3 year old Toshiba, and one of those portable Panasonic DVD players. Well the Onkyo went on the fritz, and I decided to replace it with a progressive scan single disc player, since we have an HDTV and the picture is supposed to be better.
Last time I checked progressive scan DVD players ran $... and up, yet here is the Panasonic on Amazon[.com] for under $. Well the price is right and the product is incredible. The picture quality is very impressive, definitely better than the old Onkyo. Plus the features are better as well.
Zoom is much better with complete flexibility to zoom to any level, not just a few presets. No signs of any artifacts or digital pixelation that I've occasionally seen on my other players. Very smooth transition during DVD layer changes, and excellent sound over my stereo. Plus this player is absolutely skinny!
It has all the outputs you would expect for video and audio(except perhaps audio coax, but I think the industry has committed to optical). Operation is simple, and my kids have no problem using it.
No way you can beat this for the money. I say go ahead and make the purchase.
Comment: Died after 9 months Rating:
It was a great dvd player at a great price . . . while it lasted.
After 9 months it stopped accepting all of my dvd's (store bought movies and burned dvd-r's): I put one in, it tries to read it, and then it just shuts down.
A lot of people all over the Internet are reporting problems with this model, as well as other Panasonic models. Would I buy another Panasonic? No way.
If you still think you want a Panasonic, do a lot of research before spending your money. Don't get caught with a seriously flawed player and a crappy warranty (1 yr. parts, 90 days labor--and the labor costs about the price of the machine).
Posted at November 11, 2003 05:56 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
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