Panasonic DVD F87K - DVD changer

Description: The Panasonic DVD F87K - DVD Changer is a multi-disc, mainstream DVD player.Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $135.

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.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: Built for watching movies and/ or listening to music.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this DVD player has good 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: Panasonic
• Part Number: DVD-F87K

• General

• Product Type DVD changer
• Form Factor Tabletop
• Width 16.9 in
• Depth 16.3 in
• Height 2.7 in
• Weight 8.8 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• DVD

• Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, Video CD, DVD-Audio
• Video D/A Converter 10bit / 54MHz
• Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
• Built-in Audio Decoders DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
• Changer Capacity 5
• Changer Type Carousel
• Search Speed Up to 200x
• Picture Modes Letterbox, Widescreen, Pan and scan
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, PCM, WMA

• DVD Features

• Picture Zoom Yes
• Video Noise Reduction Yes
• Video Signal-to-Noise Ratio 65 dB
• HDCD decoding Yes
• Additional Features Cinema mode, CD-Text capable, Chapter preview, HighMAT support, Dialogue enhancer, On-screen display, Audio only function, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning, Still picture display, Digital video noise reduction, Disk exchange during playback, Dual laser optical pickup system

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
• Surround Sound Effects Advanced Virtual Surround Sound (V.S.S.)
• Response Bandwidth 4 - 88000 Hz
• Dynamic Range 100 dB
• Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output, MPEG 2 digital output
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio 115 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0025 %

• Remote Control

• Type Remote control
• Technology Infrared

• Connections

• Connector Type 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/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x 5.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 6 ) - Rear

• Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Power Consumption Operational 10 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

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  Panasonic DVD F87K - DVD changer

  Price: $132.99

  Manufacturer: Panasonic

  Specs: DVD changer, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Surround Sound, Black, 8.8 lbs

Panasonic

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
• Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, NJ. 07094
• Phone: 800/662-3537