Harman/Kardon DVD101

Description: The Harman /Kardon DVD101 is a single-disc, mainstream DVD player.Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is midpriced at around $230.

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 unit can handle more types of media that most DVD players.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

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

Value: In general, this DVD player's features are in line with its 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: Harman Kardon
• Part Number: DVD 101

• General

• Product Type DVD player
• Form Factor Tabletop
• Width 17.3 in
• Depth 12 in
• Height 3.4 in
• Weight 15.4 lbs
• Localization English

• DVD

• Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD
• Media Format NTSC
• Video D/A Converter 10bit / 54MHz
• Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
• Media Load Type Tray
• Search Speed 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x
• Slow Motion Speed 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16
• DVD Playback Modes Program play
• DVD Repeat Modes Title, Chapter, A-B repeat
• CD Playback Modes A-B repeat, Program play, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3

• DVD Features

• Picture Zoom Yes
• Parental Lock Yes
• Additional Features Progressive scanning, 3:2 pull down compensation

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Response Bandwidth 2 - 44000 Hz
• Dynamic Range 100 dB
• Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
• Digital Output Sample Rate 48KHz, 96KHz, 44.1KHz
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio 113 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0025 %

• Remote Control

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

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Remote control - Rear

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included A/V cable, S-Video cable

• Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Battery None

Harman Kardon

Manufacturer profile

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