Sony DVP-NS3100ES Review

By
August 12th, 2006


Summary

The DVP-NS3100ES/B is the perfect DVD player for both music and video fanatics. Its video to high definition (1080i/720p) resolution transmits high quality audio through a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology  for HD ready television sets. The DVP-NS3100ES/B features Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive™ compatible, Dolby® Digital and DTS® 5.1 channel outputs and compatibility with DVD-RW/-R/+RW/+R, MP3, JPEG2, CD-RW/-R, VCD and SVCD playback. Picture and sound quality only Sony can provide.

Specs

Video
 
NSV: Yes
 
Digital-to-Analog Converter: 12-Bit, 216MHz

 

 
Video Features
 
DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes (with CPRM)
 
DVD Playback: Yes
 
Precision Cinema Progressive™ Technology: Yes
 
Screen Saver: Yes
 
SVCD Playback: Yes
 
VCD Playback: Yes
 
DVD+R DL Read Compatibility: Yes
 
DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes
 
DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes
 
DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes
 
DVD-RW (VR Mode) Read Compatibility: Yes (with CPRM)
 
DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes
 
Noise Shaped Video™ Circuitry: Yes

 

 
Audio
 
Digital-to-Analog Converter: 12 Bit 216 MHz
 
CD Playback: Yes
 
Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes
 
DTS® Output: Yes
 
Hybrid Pulse D/A Converter: Yes
 
MP3 Playback: Yes
 
SA-CD Playback: Yes

 

 
Inputs and Outputs
 
RCA Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear)
 
RS232C: 1 (Rear)
 
IR Input(s): 1 (Rear)
 
Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s): 1 (Rear)
 
S-Video Output(s): 2 (Rear)
 
Composite Video Output(s): 2 (Rear)
 
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear)
 
Optical Audio Digital Output(s): 1 (Rear)
 
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear)

 

 
Hardware
 
Remote Control: Yes

 

 
Power
 
Power Requirements: AC120V, 60 Hz
 
Power Consumption (in Operation): 27 Watts

 

 
Weight
 
12 lbs. 2 oz. (5.5kg)

 

 
Dimensions (W x H x D)
 
17" x 4 1/2" x 14 3/4" (430 x 115 x 375mm)

 

 
Color
 
Black

 

 
Optional Accessories
 
RW-ASP002 Remote Commander® Remote Control
 
(2) AA Batteries
 
A/V Cable
 
Instruction Manual


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