Sony DVP-NC655P

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The DVP-NC655P is an excellent replacement for an older DVD player. You get the multi-disc convenience of a 5-disc changer, the effortless clarity and smoothness of progressive-scan video, plus outstanding hookup flexibility. Only a couple of years ago, you'd have had to spend at least $1000 for a single-disc player with this level of picture and sound quality!

Its high-speed 108MHz/12-bit video D/A converter employs 4X oversampling — for the same reason oversampling is universally used in CD players — for much more effective noise filtering. Sony's advanced Precision Cinema Progressive de-interlacer design has the processing power to deliver flawless, fluid progressive-scan video on every DVD!

Of course, to enjoy the benefits of progressive-scan video — more subtle detail and color gradations, and a natural filmlike smoothness — you'll need to connect the DVP-NC655P to an HDTV or HDTV-ready TV (like Sony's Hi-Scan models). Or, select interlaced scan for a sharper picture than you've ever seen on your standard TV. For thrilling 5.1-channel sound, simply connect this player to a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver.

Chances are you'll appreciate the DVP-NC655P's multi-disc capability more for music than movies. The 'NC655P sounds great playing standard CDs as well as discs you've burned: CD-Rs and CD-RWs, as well as MP3 CD-Rs and CD-RWs.

Key Features:

change 4 discs while the 5th keeps playing
plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, and Video CD
plays CD, audio CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 CD-R & CD-RW
108MHz/12-bit video D/A converter
selectable interlaced/progressive-scan component video output
(progressive scan requires a compatible TV)
Precision Cinema Progressive de-interlacer with 3-2 pulldown processing
twin laser pickup
SmoothScan and SmoothSlow search modes
10-second Instant Replay
TV Virtual Surround for enhanced 2-speaker sound
optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM
2 sets of A/V outputs (2 composite, 2 S-video, and 1 480i/480p component video)
multibrand remote control (operates most TVs)
192kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter
audio signal-to-noise ratio 115 dB
16-15/16"W x 4-9/16"H x 17-1/8"D
warranty: 1 year
designed for use with "Region 1" coded DVDs