Product Features:

• DVD-RW/-R (VR and video mode), DVD+RW/+R, and MP3/CD-R/CD-RW playback
• DVD progressive-scan output (480p); Precision Drive 2 System with Dynamic Tilt Compensation
• Component video, S-video, composite video, analog audio, optical digital, and coaxial digital outputs
• TV Virtual Sound with four surround modes
• Measures 16.9 x 3.78 x 16.1 inches (W x H x D)

Product Description:

Sony's five-disc, progressive-scan DVP-NC665P/B DVD player gives you all the convenience of a carousel changer--continuous playback, play exchange, dual-format DVD/CD performance--as well as quality features like progressive-scan outputs with Precision Cinema Progressive technology and cool enhancements like Sony's Precision Drive 2 system for playing damaged discs. The DVP-NC665P/B plays just about any disc out there, from DVD-Video to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW, in addition to playing hours of music from MP3 files burned to CD-R/CD-RW discs. Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DVP-NC665P/B stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs through Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive de-interlacer (scanning) with 3:2 pulldown processing. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Precision Cinema Progressive technology uses a 12-bit video DAC (digital-to-analog converter) with 108 MHz processing to detect image changes at the pixel level, rather than at the level of whole scan lines. That makes this player's picture more faithful to the source--whether film or video--because it uses separate, optimized algorithms to handle different pixel behaviors. Separate algorithms are also used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are free from motion artifacts. DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24-frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture. Composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can also be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (one each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for a simpler connection to a compatible AV receiver (but be aware that digital-audio interconnects are not supplied). Precision Drive 2 provides a mechanism for reading DVDs that are in less-than-perfect condition, eliminating errors in playback due to imperfect, scratched, or warped discs. Past generations of Precision Drive technology were only able to compensate for warped discs by moving the entire optical block, which took more time and limited the amount of correction possible. This newer system simplifies the process by moving just the lens (instead of the entire optical block) for faster and more accurate error correction. As soon as you hook up the DVD player, a special Quick Setup screen appears ready to guide you through configuration, step by step, screen by screen. DVD resume memory kicks in whenever you stop a DVD. Later, when you come back to it, the player will pick up right where you left off before. The player holds resume points for up to six discs. Other playback features include 10-second instant replay, DVD/CD Text display (with applicable discs), a digital video enhancer, digital video EQ (equalization), custom parental control memory for 40 discs, as well as Advanced SmoothScan and SmoothSlow Modes. What's in the Box DVD player, remote control, 2 AA batteries, a stereo analog audio/composite-video interconnect, a user's manual, and warranty information.
From the Manufacturer Sony’s DVP-NC665P/B DVD Player offers you the chance to relive the excitement of the movies in your very own living room. Enjoy the benefits this 5-Disc DVD/CD Changer brings home with features like a 480P Output Type: Precision Cinema Progressive Technology, a Precision Drive 2 System with Dynamic Tilt Compensation, DVD-RW/-R (VR and Video Mode) DVD+RW/+R, and MP3/CD-R/CD-RW Playback*, 12 Bit Video DAC with 108Mhz Processing with NSV, and Dolby Digital and dts Decoding Compatibility.... read more
From J&R Music and Computer World Whether you view this as a CD changer that plays a wide variety of DVD formats OR Whether you see this as a DVD changer that plays virtually all CD audio formats, this is one fine component for your home stereo or home-theater audio system. Dolby Digital and dts Optical und Coaxial Digital Outputs for connection compatible surround receivers or processors with optional cables TV Virtual Surround - 4 Surround Modes Block Noise Reduction Digital Video Enhancer Digital Video EQ Custom Picture Mode Advanced SmoothScan(TM) and SmoothSlow modes Instant Replay and Instant Search Full 3-2 Reverse Conversion Layer and Bit Indicator Component Video Output, S-Video Output, Composite Video Output, Analog Audio Output, Optical Digital and Coaxial Digital Output Up to 40 Disc parental control Includes Instruction Manual, RMT-D155A Remote Control, AV Cable, AA Battery x 2 Size: Approximately 16.9" x 3.78" x 16.1" Weighs 11 Pounds



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Description from Manufacturer: Sony's five-disc, progressive-scan DVP-NC665P/B DVD player gives you all the convenience of a carousel changer--continuous playback, play exchange, dual-format DVD/CD performance--as well as quality features like progressive-scan outputs with Precision Cinema Progressive technology and cool enhancements like Sony's Precision Drive 2 system for playing damaged discs. The DVP-NC665P/B plays just about any disc out there, from DVD-Video to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW, in addition to playing hours of music from MP3 files burned to CD-R/CD-RW discs.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DVP-NC665P/B stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs through Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive de-interlacer (scanning) with 3:2 pulldown processing. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

Precision Cinema Progressive technology uses a 12-bit video DAC (digital-to-analog converter) with 108 MHz processing to detect image changes at the pixel level, rather than at the level of whole scan lines. That makes this player's picture more faithful to the source--whether film or video--because it uses separate, optimized algorithms to handle different pixel behaviors. Separate algorithms are also used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are free from motion artifacts.

DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24-frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture. Composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television.

Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can also be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (one each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for a simpler connection to a compatible AV receiver (but be aware that digital-audio interconnects are not supplied).

Precision Drive 2 provides a mechanism for reading DVDs that are in less-than-perfect condition, eliminating errors in playback due to imperfect, scratched, or warped discs. Past generations of Precision Drive technology were only able to compensate for warped discs by moving the entire optical block, which took more time and limited the amount of correction possible. This newer system simplifies the process by moving just the lens (instead of the entire optical block) for faster and more accurate error correction.

As soon as you hook up the DVD player, a special Quick Setup screen appears ready to guide you through configuration, step by step, screen by screen. DVD resume memory kicks in whenever you stop a DVD. Later, when you come back to it, the player will pick up right where you left off before. The player holds resume points for up to six discs.

Other playback features include 10-second instant replay, DVD/CD Text display (with applicable discs), a digital video enhancer, digital video EQ (equalization), custom parental control memory for 40 discs, as well as Advanced SmoothScan and SmoothSlow Modes.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, 2 AA batteries, a stereo analog audio/composite-video interconnect, a user's manual, and warranty information.Average Customer Rating:

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Comment: Bad perfomance Rating:
This player has a universal problem i've found out sometimes it skips from one seen to the next leaving a bit of the previous seen inbeded in the next scene very iratating.It only happens on certain disc example if you are a stargate fan any disc from all 6 seasons that are available will do this skipping,jumping,slow mo,weird thing abot every 30 seconds sometimes more often.Not just stargate seasons but alot of other dvds have the same prolem especially TV to dvd shows.I took this player back twice and all three units did the same thing.I went online to some other electronic buffs and found out this is how it is with all models,it also does not display the title or chapter you have to press a display button on the remote for that.Some who buy this may never have a problem but if you watch dvds like stargate,startrek,csi,alias and other tv to dvd programs you WILL HAVE VIEWING TROUBLE.Save $20 dollars and buy one of the panosonic 5 disc players the 65 or newer 85 model the only diffrence between the two is the 85 plays dvd audio in 5.1 and the 65 model only play them in 2.1 other than that everything else is the same under the hood all specs. and engine drivers are the same. I wouldnt recomend this sony.

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Comment: Does what's needed for a lot less... Rating:
I bought this player to replace my ancient 5-disk CD player. I've never owned a DVD player before and didn't really expect to need that aspect of it--we have TiVo and a vast VHS library, so why do I want to switch formats? But time marches on and it's clear that I need to start migrating to DVD.

Let's start with the music part: As a CD player this unit it flawless. It does everything my Stone Age TEAC CD player did, silently and effortlessly. It's not unattractive and it's lower profile than most. The blue light bulb in the front of the unit is a slight annoyance (I don't really need my CD player to be a nightlight).

Hooking up is quite easy. It was a bit of a chore for me because of my TV/TiVo/amp setup: I play the TiVo box through the Amplifier to the TV, but the amplifier only offers a single video input. The DVD and the TiVo box both want to use the same line to the TV and neither offers the ability to "pass through" a signal. Both want to be on the end of the cable. However the unit itself hooked straight up and was playing in five minutes.

As a DVD player this unit does it all and plays nearly every strange acronymed disk you can find. I did choose this over a similar "V" model that can play some other funky music disk formats you've never heard of. So be sure you don't need that. I've had no bad playback problems. Great unit.

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Comment: Sony DVP-NC665P 5-Disc DVD/CD changer is off the hook! Rating:
I bought this player at Best Buy on February 25, 2004. Let me tell you, I like it better than the Apex DVD player I have. It is quieter than my Apex. It holds up to 5 DVDs or CDs. It even plays MP3 discs. It is also a progressive scan DVD player so you can enjoy the best picture on a High-Definition Television. I like the resume play feature it has. For example you were in the movie for about an hour on "disc 1." You change to "disc 3," to watch a different movie for about fifteen minutes. You switch to "disc 1," it will resume play from where you left off in the DVD. The player also resumes playback from last stop when you turn the power back on (on all 5 DVD discs). You can enjoy the TVS virtual surround sound if you are only using a two-channel audio system like your television or stereo. This player is excellent for only $180.00. The only con is that it doesn't have the "zoom" feature like some other players. Other than that, it is great and is still running strong.

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