Harman/Kardon DVD-27

Description: The Harman /Kardon DVD-27 is a single-disc, mainstream DVD player.Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $110.

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: A mainstream DVD player, suited for watching movies and/ or listening to music.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this DVD player has great 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: Harman Kardon
• Part Number: DVD27

• General

• Product Type DVD player
• Form Factor Tabletop
• Width 17.3 in
• Depth 11.2 in
• Height 2 in
• Weight 6 lbs

• DVD

• Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, Kodak Picture CD
• Media Format NTSC
• Video D/A Converter 10bit / 54MHz
• Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
• Built-in Audio Decoders MPEG, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital
• Media Load Type Tray
• Search Speed 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x
• Slow Motion Speed 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/7
• Picture Modes Normal, Widescreen
• DVD Repeat Modes All, Title, Chapter
• CD Playback Modes A-B repeat, Program play, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Analog Video Signal S-Video, Component video, Composite video
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, PCM, WMA, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio

• Display

• Display Type None.

• DVD Features

• Picture Zoom Yes
• Picture Zoom Power 3x
• Parental Lock Yes
• Additional Features Screen saver, Parental lock, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Response Bandwidth 2 - 44000 Hz
• Dynamic Range 105 dB
• Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio 105 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0025 %

• Remote Control

• Type Remote control
• Technology Infrared
• Features Back-lit buttons

• Remote Control (2nd)

• Type None

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x Remote control - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x S-Video cable, 1 x Remote control cable

• Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Power Consumption Operational 11 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 14.4 in
• Depth (Shipping) 20 in
• Height (Shipping) 5 in
• Weight (Shipping) 8.8 lbs

Harman Kardon

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.harman.com
• Address: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC.
• Phone: 202-393-1101
• Fax: 202-393-3064