Features:

Universal DVD Player Features:

• DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD) and DVD-Video universal playback
• Compatible with Audio CD, HDCD, WMA, Kodak Picture CD, and other digital audio/video/picture media and formats* (*Note: The DV-981HD does not play Blu-Ray nor HD-DVD discs)
• Official DivX® Certified product, certified to the Home Theater Profile
• Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files

• Plays XviD and .SRT, .SMI, .IDX and .SUB format
• Compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW and DVD+R DL* (*Note: Compatibility with user-encoded contents or user-created discs is on a best effort basis with no guarantee due to the variation of media, software and techniques used. For example, Discs recorded on some stand-alone DVD recorders or DVD camcorders may not exhibit smooth playback. )

Video Up-Conversion Features:

• High definition up-conversion with film-like picture quality to up-convert 720x480 interlaced video encoded on DVD discs to 480p/720p/1080i and 1080p
• DCDi by Faroudja video processing technology with progressive scan, film mode detection, TrueLife™ enhancement and motion adaptive noise reduction.
• Video is analyzed on a single pixel granularity to detect presence or absence of angled lines and edges, which are then processed to produce a smooth natural looking image without visible artifacts (jaggies)
• High-quality pure digital video and audio through a single HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable
• Multiple high definition video formats through HDMI output: NTSC: 480p/720p/1080i/1080p; PAL: 576p/720p/1080i/1080p
• Compatible with HDTV, HD-Ready TV, HDTV monitors and projectors with an HDMI or DVI input
• Direct PAL/NTSC disc and TV compatibility and system conversion
• For more information about DVD video up-conversion, please read our white paper article Getting the Most out of DVD on an HDTV Display
• Supports screen aspect ratio 4:3 (standard) and 16:9 (wide-screen)
• User adjustable video controls: Sharpness, Contrast, Brightness, and Saturation
• Composite video and S-Video outputs (standard-definition output only)

Optimized Audio Features:

• High-resolution multi-channel digital audio output through HDMI supporting CD, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital and DTS sound tracks.
• Individual analog 5.1-channel surround and down-mixed stereo outputs
• 24-bit, 192kHz high resolution audio D/A converters
• Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs with DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic II and Linear PCM support
• 3D Surround (Virtual Surround): Concert, Live, Dance, Techno, Classic, Soft
• Built-in equalizer, channel trim and channel delay functions

Compatibility Features:

• PAL/NTSC disc and TV compatible with automatic or manual system conversion
• Dual-laser optical pickup head with excellent error correction

• Enhanced dual-layer disc support with fast layer change
• Wide range universal power supply (~100V-240V, 50/60Hz AC)

Convenience Features:

• Special disc tray - thin, flexible and strong. Can tolerate some bending without breaking.
• Smooth and easy navigation of photo albums, music collections and video files on DVD and CD
• Selectable subtitle and audio tracks
• Discrete ON/OFF remote control IR code for programmable universal remote controls

Connectors:

• HDMI - High Definition Multimedia Interface: 1
• Analog Stereo Audio (Mixed 2-Channel Left/Right): 1 group (2 connectors)
• Analog 5.1 Channel Audio: 1 group (6 connectors)
• S/PDIF (IEC-958) Coaxial Digital Audio: 1
• S/PDIF (IEC-958) Optical Digital Audio: 1
• Composite Video: 1
• S-Video: 1
• No Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr) on the DV-981HD model. This model is designed for use with a display device with HDMI or DVI digital video input.

Accessories Included:

• High-quality certified HDMI cable with gold-plated HDMI connectors
• Remote control with "glow in the dark" keypad (batteries included)
• Stereo audio cable
• Composite video cable
• User manual and warranty information

Specifications:

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Disc Types:

• DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), DivX®, XviD, Audio CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD* (*Note: The DV-981HD does not play Blu-Ray nor HD-DVD discs)
• Official DivX® Certified product, certified to the Home Theater Profile
• Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files with encoded video resolution up to 720x480 30fps and 720x576 25fps
• CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R DL* (*Note: Compatibility with user-encoded contents or user-created discs is on a best effort basis with no guarantee due to the variation of media, software and techniques used. For example, Discs recorded on some stand-alone DVD recorders or DVD camcorders may not exhibit smooth playback. )

Output:

• Analog Audio: Stereo, 5.1ch
• Digital Audio: Coaxial, Optical, HDMI
• Analog Video: Composite, S-Video (Y/C) - standard-definition output only
• Digital Video: HDMI with HDCP (NTSC 480p/720p/1080i/1080p, PAL 576p/720p/1080i/1080p)
• No Component Video Output. The DV-981HD is designed for use with a display device with HDMI or DVI digital video input.

Video Characteristics:

• HDMI: HDMI Specifications 1.1, CEA-861-B
• S-Video Amplitude: Y: 1.0Vp-p (75 Ohm), C: 0.286Vp-p (75 Ohm)
• Composite Video Amplitude: 1.0Vp-p (75 Ohm)

Audio Characteristics (Nominal specification):

• Frequency: 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-1dB)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.01%

General Specification:

• Power Supply: ~ 100V – 240V, 50/60Hz AC
• Power Consumption: 20W
• Dimensions: 420mm x 270mm x 41mm, 16-1/2 x 10-5/8 x 1-5/8 inches
• Mass: 2.4kg / 5.20 lbs (DVD player unit only)

Operating Temperature:

• 5°C - 35°C
• 41°F - 95°F

Operating Humidity:

• 15% - 75% No condensation

Firmware Updates:

• Upgradeable via CD-ROM

*DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.