Harmon/Kardon DVD-38

Description: The Harman Harmon/Kardon DVD-38 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: A mainstream DVD player, suited for watching movies and/ or listening to music.

Value: Overall, 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: Harman Kardon
• Part Number: DVD 38

• 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, DVD-Audio, Kodak Picture CD
• Media Format NTSC
• Built-in Audio Decoders Dolby Digital, DTS decoder
• Media Load Type Tray
• Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080i )
• Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-1, MPEG-2
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, PCM, WMA

• DVD Features

• Picture Zoom Yes
• Parental Lock Yes
• TV Screen Saver Yes
• Additional Features JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
• Dynamic Range 100 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

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x 5.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 6 ), 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ), 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ), 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ), 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 x Remote control

• Power

• Power Device Power supply

Harman Kardon

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.harman.com
• Address: 400 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT. 06901