Yamaha DVD-S1700

Description: The Yamaha DVD-S1700 is a single-disc, mainstream DVD player.Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is midpriced at around $210.

Pros: This DVD player is equipped with a progressive scanning feature, capable of delivering higher-quality video images to compatible televisions.Capable of playing multiple types of recordable and rewritable discs, this player can handle more types of media that most DVD players.Like most other DVD players, this one features JPEG playback, which allows you to view digital photos (stored on a CD) on your television.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for watching movies and/ or listening to music.

Value: Overall, this DVD player has good features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) For a comprehensive understanding of cable types, please see CNET's Connector Type Chart.(2) To enjoy the clearest picture, look for DVD players with either component video or HDMI cables.Check out this video on connector cables to learn more.

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• Manufacturer: Yamaha
• Part Number: dvd-s1700

• General

• Product Type DVD player
• Form Factor Tabletop
• Width 17.1 in
• Depth 11.2 in
• Height 3.4 in
• Weight 7.3 lbs

• DVD

• Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, DVD-Audio, Kodak Picture CD
• Media Format PAL, NTSC
• Video D/A Converter 12bit / 216MHz
• Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
• Built-in Audio Decoders DTS decoder, Dolby Digital
• Media Load Type Tray
• Picture Modes Normal, Letterbox, Widescreen, Pan and scan
• DVD Playback Modes Program play
• DVD Repeat Modes Random, Program, A-B repeat
• Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
• Supported Digital Video Standards DivX, DivX (ver.6)
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, WMA

• Display

• Display Type None.

• DVD Features

• Video Noise Reduction Yes
• TV Screen Saver Yes
• Additional Features On-screen display, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning, Digital video noise reduction, DCDi (Directional Correlation DeInterlacing)

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
• Response Bandwidth 2 - 44000 Hz
• Dynamic Range 105 dB
• Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio 115 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion 0.002 %

• Remote Control

• Type Remote control
• Technology Infrared

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Front channel output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Rear channel output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Center channel audio output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x SCART ( 21 pin SCART ) - Rear

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x Video cable

• Power

• Power Device Power supply

Yamaha

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.yamaha.com/
• Address: 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., , .
• Phone: 714/522-9000
• Email: infostation@yamaha.com