Sony SLV-D550P Review

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June 29th, 2005


Summary

The SLV-D550P is the perfect combination for your home theatre. This DVD/VCR player has DVD, DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R, JPEG, CD, SVCD, VCD, CD-R/RW* and MP3 Playback. With Cinema Illumination Multi-Brand TV Remote Control,** Quickset Timer Dial and VCR Plus+ Programming, the SLV-D550P combines convenience and advanced functionality for your viewing pleasure.

Specs

Key Features

DVD Type  DVD Player / VCR Combo 
 
Number of Discs  1 
 
Progressive Scan  With Progressive Scan 
 
Playable Disk Types  DVD Video - VCD - SVCD - DVD-R - DVD-RW - DVD+R - DVD+RW - CD (Audio) - CD-R - CD-RW 
 
Playable File Formats  MP3 - JPEG 
 
TV Tuner  Yes 
Video
Video Output System  NTSC 
 
TV Resolutions  480p (525p) 
 
Picture Control  Zoom 
Audio
Audio S/N Ratio  115 dB 
 
Surround Sound  Virtual Surround - Dolby Digital (Digital out only) - DTS (Digital out only) 
Connections
Inputs  Composite x 2 - Analog Audio x 2 - RF (TV) x 1 
 
Front Panel  Composite Input - Audio Input 
 
Outputs  Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1, RF x 1 
Convenience
Remote Control  Illuminated - Multibrand 
 
OSD  Yes 
 
Parental Control  Yes 
 
Resume Function  Yes 
Recorder
Recordable Media  VHS Cassette 
 
Recording Speeds  SP - LP - EP 
 
DVD Recording Time  103 Hrs. Minimum / 99 Hrs. Maximum 
 
Programmable Timer  VCR Plus+, 8 Events within 30 Days 
 
VCR Video heads  4 
Dimensions
Depth  11.5 in. 
 
Height  3.4 in. 
 
Width  17 in. 
 
Weight  7.9 lb. 


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