Product Features:

• Progressive-scan DVD and SACD player, 5-disc carrousel
• Plays audio CDs and SACDs, DVD, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/W, and DVD-R/W discs
• Component video, S-video (x2), composite/RCA (x2), optical, and coaxial outputs
• Compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
• Measures 17 x 3.8 x 16.2 inches (W x H x D)

Product Description:

The versatile Sony DVP-NC685V 5-disc carrousel changer plays audio CDs, DVD, and SACDs, and it's compatible with CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-R/RW discs. The carrousel enables you to play one disc while changing the remaining four. It's compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, and features a multibrand remote control, custom parental control feature, and MP3 audio compatibility. Other DVD players detect image changes at the scan line level; Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) system detects them at the pixel level. The picture is more faithful to the source--whether film or video--because separate, optimized algorithms are used to handle the differing pixel behavior. 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. In addition to standard 2-channel CD playback, the DVP-CX985V plays 2-channel and multichannel Super Audio CDs. Playing MP3 audio is also easy. As soon as you load an MP3-encoded disc and press the Menu button, you'll see a display of the files and folders found on the disc. Other features include: The included remote operates the DVP-NC685V as well as a number of functions on select brands of televisions and receivers; its keys glow in the dark. The Instant Replay feature enables you to go back 10 seconds to review a scene with a single press of a button. The TV Virtual Surround feature generates a convincing surround-sound effect using only 2 stereo speakers. Dolby Digital and DTS optical/coaxial output 192 kHz, 24-bit digital-to-analog converter Tech Talk Super Audio CD (SACD): SACD is a high-resolution digital audio format that promises vast sonic improvements over the current audio CD format. SACDs can be played back on dedicated SACD players or combination SACD/DVD-Video players. Certain SACDs feature a conventional audio CD layer (hybrid SACDs), which can be played back by any CD player or computer with a CD-ROM drive. Progressive scan: Also called sequential scanning, a progressive-scan system displays the entire image--providing all the horizontal lines per frame, rather than every other line--once every 60th of a second. This method reduces flicker and increases stability. Progressive-scan viewing requires a compatible digital TV. Component video: Unlike a single video input, component video maintains the video signal as three separate signals through these three jacks. This connection provides optimum quality. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y, Pb, and Pr connections. What's in the Box Sony DVP-NC685V DVD/SACD player/changer, remote control (RMT-D159A), 2 AA batteries, RCA audio/video cable, and operating instructions.
From J&R Music and Computer World The SONY DVP-NC685V is the disc player that covers every entertainment format your family uses in the course of a day. This superbly crafted 5-Disc Changer handles playback for DVD-Video, CD-Audio and SACD(TM) ( Super Audio Compact Disc ) media -- all issued on discs exactly the same size! Precision Cinema Progressive 480p output Precision Drive 2 System and Dynamic Tilt Compensation correct for slight imperfections and warp in source discs SACD Multi-Channel / MP3 / CD-R und CD-RW playback 12-Bit Video DAC with 108MHz processing Optical / Coaxial outputs for connection to optional external Dolby Digital or DTS decoding 192kHz 24-Bit Audio D/A Converter Block Noise Reduction Digital Video Enhancer Full 3-2 Reverse Conversion Video Outputs: Component (1), S-Video (2), Composite (2) 5.1 Multi-Channel Analog Output for SACD(TM) Multi-Channel discs 3.78"H x 16.9"W x 16.1"D Weighs 11.02 pounds Includes Remote Control, A/V cable, (2) AA Batteries for Remote

Description from Manufacturer:The versatile Sony DVP-NC685V 5-disc carrousel changer plays audio CDs, DVD, and SACDs, and it's compatible with CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-R/RW discs. The carrousel enables you to play one disc while changing the remaining four. It's compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, and features a multibrand remote control, custom parental control feature, and MP3 audio compatibility.

Other DVD players detect image changes at the scan line level; Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) system detects them at the pixel level. The picture is more faithful to the source--whether film or video--because separate, optimized algorithms are used to handle the differing pixel behavior. 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.

In addition to standard 2-channel CD playback, the DVP-CX985V plays 2-channel and multichannel Super Audio CDs. Playing MP3 audio is also easy. As soon as you load an MP3-encoded disc and press the Menu button, you'll see a display of the files and folders found on the disc.

Other features include:

• The included remote operates the DVP-NC685V as well as a number of functions on select brands of televisions and receivers; its keys glow in the dark.
• The Instant Replay feature enables you to go back 10 seconds to review a scene with a single press of a button.
• The TV Virtual Surround feature generates a convincing surround-sound effect using only 2 stereo speakers.
• Dolby Digital and DTS optical/coaxial output
• 192 kHz, 24-bit digital-to-analog converter

Tech Talk
Super Audio CD (SACD): SACD is a high-resolution digital audio format that promises vast sonic improvements over the current audio CD format. SACDs can be played back on dedicated SACD players or combination SACD/DVD-Video players. Certain SACDs feature a conventional audio CD layer (hybrid SACDs), which can be played back by any CD player or computer with a CD-ROM drive.

Progressive scan: Also called sequential scanning, a progressive-scan system displays the entire image--providing all the horizontal lines per frame, rather than every other line--once every 60th of a second. This method reduces flicker and increases stability. Progressive-scan viewing requires a compatible digital TV.

Component video: Unlike a single video input, component video maintains the video signal as three separate signals through these three jacks. This connection provides optimum quality. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y, Pb, and Pr connections.

What's in the Box
Sony DVP-NC685V DVD/SACD player/changer, remote control (RMT-D159A), 2 AA batteries, RCA audio/video cable, and operating instructions.Average Customer Rating:

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Comment: Great DVD Player, but limited lifespan Rating:
I bought this DVD Player almost a year ago. I bought it to replace the Panasonic 5 Disc changer that I put in my basement. The Panasonic did not have the picture quality that I need given my 55" high definition TV so I thought I'd try a Sony. It worked great for the entire year, but now it won't play any DVDs. About two weeks ago, I started having trouble playing a DVD in one or two of the five disc spots, but if I switched them around, I could get it to work. Now I can't play any DVDs on it. I was very happy with the player and I do use it several times a week, but it should last more than a year.

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Comment: Very good cd sound and dvd performance for the price Rating:
I bought the unit recently and cds sound better than they ever did before. For the price, imho this unit is hard to beat. And you get all of the advantages of a carousel holding five discs.

DVD picture is also very good.

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Comment: No digital SACD output. Rating:
Great DVD image quality and sound. Love the changer. I was replacing a 1999 Sony player that finally died.

The exciting new feature for me was SACD 5.1 support. Unfortunately it did not work. SACD is not supported through the digital out of this player. Since my Bose Lifestyle supports 5.1 through digtal only I have to play SACD through my tv.

I'm a little upset because I felt this issue was hidden deep in the manual and never would have expected such a limitation.

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