Denon DVD-557

Description: The Denon DVD-557 is a single-disc, mainstream DVD player.Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is midpriced at around $165.

Pros: This DVD player is equipped with a progressive scanning feature, capable of delivering higher-quality video images to compatible televisions.Like most other DVD players, this unit 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: Built for watching movies and/ or listening to music.

Value: In general, this DVD player's features are as expected for this price.

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: Denon Electronics Ltd.
• Part Number: DVD-557

• General

• Product Type DVD player
• Form Factor Tabletop
• Width 17.1 in
• Depth 12.2 in
• Height 3 in
• Weight 5.1 lbs

• DVD

• Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Fujicolor CD, Kodak Picture CD
• Media Format NTSC
• Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
• Media Load Type Tray
• Picture Modes Letterbox, Widescreen, Pan and scan
• DVD Playback Modes Random play, Program play
• DVD Repeat Modes All, Title, Chapter, A-B repeat
• Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080i )
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, WMA

• Display

• Display Type None.

• DVD Features

• Picture Zoom Yes
• Picture Zoom Power 2x, 4x
• Parental Lock Yes
• Additional Features Auto power off, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Sound Effects Virtual Surround Mode
• Response Bandwidth 4 - 44000 Hz
• Dynamic Range 100 dB
• Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio 115 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion 0.004 %

• Remote Control

• Type Remote control
• Technology Infrared

• Remote Control (2nd)

• Type None

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF 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 Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear

• Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Power Consumption Operational 12 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.95 Watt

Denon Electronics Ltd.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.usa.denon.com/
• Address: P.O. Box 867, Pine Brook, NJ. 07058-0867
• Phone: (973) 396-0810
• Fax: 973-396-7448