Yamaha DVD-C961

Description: The Yamaha DVD-C961 is a multi-disc, mainstream DVD player.Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is expensive at around $370.

Pros: This DVD player is equipped with a progressive scanning feature, capable of delivering higher-quality video images to compatible televisions.This unit will hold multiple disks -- great for really long movies or an entire season of your favorite TV show.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: 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: Yamaha
• Part Number: DVD-C961BL

• General

• Product Type DVD changer
• Form Factor Tabletop
• Width 17.1 in
• Depth 16.7 in
• Height 3 in
• Weight 12.1 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• DVD

• Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, DVD-Audio
• Media Format PAL, NTSC
• Video D/A Converter 12bit / 216MHz
• Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
• Built-in Audio Decoders DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
• Media Load Type Tray
• Changer Capacity 5
• Changer Type Carousel
• Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
• Supported Digital Video Standards DivX Ultra
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, WMA

• Display

• Display Type None.

• DVD Features

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

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
• Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output

• Remote Control

• Type Remote control
• Technology Infrared

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x 5.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 6 ), 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 2 x Remote control - Rear

• Power

• Power Device Power supply

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 21 in
• Depth (Shipping) 20.5 in
• Height (Shipping) 7.8 in
• Weight (Shipping) 17.2 lbs

Yamaha

Manufacturer profile

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