A good DVD player is a critical add-on to your home entertainment system. DVD movies
look sharp and detailed — only HDTV delivers a more realistic viewing experience
at home. And the soundtracks provide theater-quality surround sound.
Players today offer high-quality video and audio connections, as well as progressive-scan
capability, for excellent images and surround sound. Many players can "upconvert"
images to better match the resolutions of HDTVs.
What type of player do you need?
If you watch a lot of DVD’s and listen to a lot of CD’s consider a multi-disc changer.
If you still have a lot of VHS tapes consider a DVD/VCR combo unit.
If you want to archive your VHS tapes consider a DVD recorder.
If you have a high definition TV consider a DVD player with video upconversion.
These players can upconvert DVD video to a resolution that more closely matches
that of your HDTV. The signal remains digital as it travels through digital video
connections to your compatible high-def TV for the cleanest possible transfer.
High Definition DVD Players - Other options include HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. These
are both new high-definition disc formats designed to maximize the viewing experience
available from today's HDTVs. Some hard-core video fans are turning to high-resolution
formats like HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc to take full advantage of their high-def television's
display capabilities.
A big part of choosing the right DVD player is making sure it has all the necessary
video and audio connections to perform to its full potential with your other A/V
gear.
Video connections. Nearly all current DVD players include at least three types of
video jacks (from basic to best quality): composite, S-video, and component. Some
DVD players can upconvert DVD signals to HD or near-HD quality, HDMI and DVI connections
both offer the hightest quality digital transmission of standard- and high-definition
video signals. HDMI can also carry audio and is compatible with DVI (video only).
Audio Connections. Current players include a digital audio output — optical, coaxial,
or both. This connection enables them to send high quality digital signals to your
receiver for the best quality sound. Some models also have built-in decoding, with
5.1-channel analog audio outputs to connect directly to any receiver with multichannel
inputs. DVD players also include stereo audio jacks for connecting to stereo receivers
and stereo TVs.
DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) let you easily record your favorite shows, watch
them whenever you want, and pause, slow down, and rewind live TV. DVRs appear also
in lots of cable boxes, satellite receivers, and some DVD recorders.
DVRs combine a large hard drive with an on-screen program guide. This combination
makes it easy to record any movie or show. Plus, many DVRs have two tuners, allowing
you to watch one show while you record another. Many of today's DVRs can also record
high-definition programming.
A good DVD player is a critical add-on to your home entertainment system. DVD movies
look sharp and detailed — only HDTV delivers a more realistic viewing experience
at home. And the soundtracks provide theater-quality surround sound.
Players today offer high-quality video and audio connections, as well as progressive-scan
capability, for excellent images and surround sound. Many players can "upconvert"
images to better match the resolutions of HDTVs.
What type of player do you need?
If you watch a lot of DVD’s and listen to a lot of CD’s consider a multi-disc changer.
If you still have a lot of VHS tapes consider a DVD/VCR combo unit.
If you want to archive your VHS tapes consider a DVD recorder.
If you have a high definition TV consider a DVD player with video upconversion.
These players can upconvert DVD video to a resolution that more closely matches
that of your HDTV. The signal remains digital as it travels through digital video
connections to your compatible high-def TV for the cleanest possible transfer.
High Definition DVD Players - Other options include HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. These
are both new high-definition disc formats designed to maximize the viewing experience
available from today's HDTVs. Some hard-core video fans are turning to high-resolution
formats like HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc to take full advantage of their high-def television's
display capabilities.
A big part of choosing the right DVD player is making sure it has all the necessary
video and audio connections to perform to its full potential with your other A/V
gear.
Video connections. Nearly all current DVD players include at least three types of
video jacks (from basic to best quality): composite, S-video, and component. Some
DVD players can upconvert DVD signals to HD or near-HD quality, HDMI and DVI connections
both offer the hightest quality digital transmission of standard- and high-definition
video signals. HDMI can also carry audio and is compatible with DVI (video only).
Audio Connections. Current players include a digital audio output — optical, coaxial,
or both. This connection enables them to send high quality digital signals to your
receiver for the best quality sound. Some models also have built-in decoding, with
5.1-channel analog audio outputs to connect directly to any receiver with multichannel
inputs. DVD players also include stereo audio jacks for connecting to stereo receivers
and stereo TVs.
DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) let you easily record your favorite shows, watch
them whenever you want, and pause, slow down, and rewind live TV. DVRs appear also
in lots of cable boxes, satellite receivers, and some DVD recorders.
DVRs combine a large hard drive with an on-screen program guide. This combination
makes it easy to record any movie or show. Plus, many DVRs have two tuners, allowing
you to watch one show while you record another. Many of today's DVRs can also record
high-definition programming.
