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  DVD player - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most hardware DVD players have to be connected to a television set; there are also some small portable devices which have an LCD screen attached.
By far the largest producer of DVD players is China; in 2002 they produced 30 million players, more than 70% of the world output.
There are two successors to the DVD player: the HD DVD player and the Blu-ray Disc player.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/DVD_player   (419 words)

  
 DVD - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
DVDs resemble compact discs as their physical dimensions are the same (120 mm (4.72 inches) or occasionally 80 mm (3.15 inches) in diameter) but they are encoded in a different format and at a much higher density.
The first DVD players and discs were available in November 1996 in Japan, March 1997 in the United States, 1998 in Europe and in 1999 in Australia.
DVD playback will be available on the upcoming PlayStation 3 as standard, but Nintendo's Wii console, which will use a proprietary 4.5 inch disc for its game media, will require an add-on dongle for DVD playback.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/DVD   (4844 words)

  
 Apple - Mac OS X - DVD Player   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Featuring numerous brand-new capabilities, the Apple DVD Player lets you control your viewing experience just as if you were using a full-featured remote control with a stand-alone DVD player.
In addition, the Apple DVD Player lets you resize the viewing window, tuck it into the background or bring it to the front, all with the speed and performance benefit of Mac OS X. And when you minimize your movie, it continues playing in the Dock.
DVD drives are available in Power Mac G5, eMac, PowerBook G4, iBook, iMac and Mac mini computers.
www.apple.com /macosx/features/dvdplayer   (653 words)

  
 DVDFILE.COM: CES - DVD Player Report
The main advancements in DVD technology were in the area of DVD-Audio to be sure, and Progressive Scan players made another splash.
Oddly enough, despite the abundance of DVD players on display, not many were hooked up to a display device.
Even if a DVD player is connected up to a display device (let alone properly calibrated), you don't always get the best picture.
www.dvdfile.com /news/special_report/events/ces/2001/dvdplayers_1.html   (465 words)

  
 DVD Player Benchmark - Introduction
DVD is the highest quality consumer video format we have ever had.
Before beginning, we will say that with the exception of two DVD players, they all looked pretty good in Benchmark I. They are all an improvement over VHS, DSS, and even laserdisc, which was the top dog for a long time.
Part 4 illustrates the usability study that was conducted on the DVD players.
www.hometheaterhifi.com /volume_7_3/dvd-benchmark-introduction-9-2000.html   (1032 words)

  
 Inmatrix.com - Zoom Player Download   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Zoom Player tries to both simplify the playback experience for the common user, while giving the Power Users all the tools and interfaces they may require to manipulate their playback environment to their exact specification.
Zoom Player was designed from the ground up to load quick, take as little system resources as possible, provide user feedback/direction as appropriate and maintain as much isolation from other applications and system components as not to undermine overall stability.
Zoom Player is very upgrade friendly, you can install over previous installation without any stability issues, You do not need to uninstall a previous version of Zoom Player prior to installation.
www.inmatrix.com /files/zoomplayer_download.shtml   (1315 words)

  
 What Else Should I Look for When Shopping for a DVD Player? : ENERGY STAR
Multidisc players typically hold three or more (five is common) discs in a carousel.
DVD players are available that hold large numbers of DVDs and CDs, eliminating the need to store discs separately.
If you plan to frequently use your DVD player to play CDs, you may want to consider a multidisc player.
www.energystar.gov /index.cfm?c=home_elec_details.fap_dvd_whatelse   (403 words)

  
 DVD Player Setup
Connect the s-video output on the DVD player to the s-video input on the A/V receiver.
These outputs on the DVD player are to be connected to any receiver with a cluster of similar inputs they call 5.1 inputs.
The important things to note when making all of these connections is to be sure and join the outputs on the DVD Player with the corresponding input on the receiver using the appropriate cables.
www.audioholics.com /techtips/setup/avhardware/DVDplayersetup.php   (989 words)

  
 DVD Player
DVD players can change the way you watch movies and listen to music at home.
Many DVD movies have an on-screen index, where the creator of the DVD has labeled many of the significant parts of the movie, sometimes with a picture.
DVD players are compatible with audio CDs, so if you want to get rid of your CD player to make room for a DVD player, go ahead.
www.tvauthority.com /dvd-players.asp   (351 words)

  
 Howstuffworks "How DVDs Work"
In this article, you will learn what a DVD consists of, how a DVD player reads a disc, what to look for when buying a DVD player, a little DVD history and much more.
DVD Player, 1 Disc, Progressive Scan, Dolby Digital (Digital out only), DTS (Digital out only) Sound, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1,...
DVDs are now the standard for home video.
electronics.howstuffworks.com /dvd.htm   (184 words)

  
 DVDCity: Check out key DVD Player features   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
A Code free DVD player is a DVD player that is capable of playing DVD discs from around the world.
Due to the high quality of DVD and the movie release system used by Hollywood, 8 regions were established to prevent people from watching Region 1 movies before they were released on Regions 2-8.
DVD Region Locking is a system used to control which DVD movies play on which DVD Players.
dvdcity.com /dvdplayerfaq/regionfreedvd.html   (1059 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Coby DVD-224 Compact DVD Player: Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable.
I have found some commercial DVDs don't play well in it, but it is a fault of the DVD manufacturer, not the player (I work in the industry).
If you are trying to change your dvd player to region free setting and it has not worked using the volume keys.
www.amazon.com /Coby-DVD-224-Compact-DVD-Player/dp/B000261N6M   (1296 words)

  
 eBay Guides - DVD Player and VCR Buying Guide
DVD's are the latest movie formats, the have excellent picture quality and although they aren't as user friendly as VHS tapes, once you learn how to use them you will love them.
DVD's are offered in Widescreen and Full Screen formats, so if you have a Widescreen TV you can get the full picture that was originally recorded after the editing of the movie.
DVD Recorder/VCR combos are also made but are too new for me to recommend, if you go to purchase one of this please look for the brands that I recommended in the DVD Recorders and VHS.
reviews.ebay.com /DVD-Player-and-VCR-Buying-Guide_W0QQugidZ10000000000728516   (1166 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Toshiba SD-1600 DVD Player: Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
This player is also DVD and CD Text compatible, so if you're using a DVD Text- or CD Text-encoded disc, the player will display disc and song titles for your convenience.
Overall, I loved the basic features of this player, but had to retire it as I was recording movies from a mini DV camera and could not get them to play at all.
I've had this DVD player for about a year, and perhaps 3-4 months ago, it suddenly started showing letterboxed or pan-n-scan format video apparently at will, regardless of the settings in the DVD player or in the disc's software.
www.amazon.com /Toshiba-SD1600-SD-1600-DVD-Player/dp/B00004YMBK   (1770 words)

  
 DVD Player Reviews - Best DVD Players
For example, Consumer Reports' March roundup of 43 DVD players notes that performance is pretty good across the board when using a standard DVD player with a regular analog TV.
We found the best reviews for new upconverting DVD players at Home Theater Magazine and CNet, where both reviewers test performance with measured benchmarks using a DVD of sample images and graphics meant to test for color fidelity and the presence of artifacts and jaggies.
New upconverting DVD players claim to pump up the relatively low resolution of regular DVD movies to match the higher resolution of your HDTV.
www.consumersearch.com /www/electronics/dvd-players/index.html   (1367 words)

  
 DVD Player
All DVD players must have PCM (Pulse Coded Modulation) and at least one other format of sound reproduction.
Many DVD players offer both Dolby and DTS for very little difference in cost so it is best to look for that feature anyway.
Since many DVDs only have a two channel sound it is a good idea to also make a two channel connection to the receiver, along with the digital six channel to the decoder, so you can enjoy the added benefits of ProLogic surround sound on two channel disks.
www.hometheaterinfo.com /dvd6.htm   (1250 words)

  
 DVD Player/Recorder Systems   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
DVD players and recorders play back decompressed and record compressed high-quality digital video and audio.
When a DVD player/recorder system includes a CD-RW drive, an integrated drive electronics (IDE) conversion is needed to interface with the video bus.
The microcontroller of a DVD player/recorder performs a number of system functions, including control panel management and post video/audio processing.
www.altera.com /end-markets/consumer/dvd/csm-dvd.html   (343 words)

  
 DVD Player Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Linspire DVD player is a software multimedia player that includes legal, licensed commercial-quality codecs and auto-detection of DVDs to enhance the DVD playback experience under Linspire 4.5 and higher.
The Linspire DVD player is actually based on the Xine player, but there are three main differences: First, the Linspire DVD player includes a commercial license for the DVD playback decoding so you don't have to find, buy and install this on your own (this can be expensive and a tricky, complicated process).
And third, Linspire DVD player has been integrated fully with Linspire, making things like auto-play possible so that when you put a DVD into your Linspire computer, it recognizes it and loads the DVD software automatically.
www.linspire.com /lindows_products_details.php?product_id=11804   (328 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Yakumo XL2 5.1 Channel Multi-region DVD Player [With Scart Lead]: Electronics & Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The DVD Master XL2 is Yakumo's first foray into the world of DVD players and they have clearly started with a scorcher.
I admit at first, as this DVD player is not a 'known' brand and reading some reviews I was a bit wary but decided to go for it anyway.
Lastly, the power off button is only on the player so if you dont want to leave it on standby you have to switch it on and off on the actual player which is annoying.
www.amazon.co.uk /Yakumo-XL2-Channel-Multi-region-Player/dp/B0000UIXTU   (1274 words)

  
 DVD Player that play DVD movies from all DVD Regions with LIFETIME GUARANTEE!
All our DVD player units are guaranteed to play all movies from Regions 1-6.
Check out the latest DVD Player from Pioneer which is a High Definition (HDMI) output dvd player plus the added bonus of playing all DVD movies from all DVD Regions!
Panasonic DVDLS90 Portable DVD player plays all DVD regions and comes with carry case and headphones.
www.codefreedvd.com   (488 words)

  
 Elecard Ltd. - DVD,mpeg-2,mpeg-1,player,download,DirectShow
The exclusive feature of the player is the ability to playback DVD folders and backup DVD contents.** Elecard DVD Player provides high resolution and full quality playback of MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 SP/ASP and AVC/H.264 (if Elecard AVC PlugIn for DVD Player is installed) optimized for the most efficient CPU usage.
The built-in MS DirectShow® decoders enable Elecard DVD Player to play a number of common multimedia formats, such as AVI, WAV, MP3, MOV etc. Very stylish and intuitive interface, set of useful features, and competitive price make Elecard DVD Player a decent addition to your "must have" list of applications.
Note: DVD ripping takes the same amount of time as playback of the DVD disc.
www.elecard.com /products/products-pc/consumer/124/dvd-player   (562 words)

  
 Oppo OPDV971H DVD Player Review
The main attraction behind this new player is its DVI output and ability to upconvert DVD source material to both 720p and 1080i (in addition to the expected 480p).
The DVD drive itself is very trim, with the drive tray measuring in at less than 1/4” in height.
The slim-load DVD drive is mostly plastic, but the unit seems built more for form than function in going with the slim overall design.
www.audioholics.com /productreviews/avhardware/oppoDV971Hdvdplayer1.php   (813 words)

  
 DVD player software, DVD/video player software, free downloads, codecs
This version of Cliprex DVD Player Professional is free for viewing DVD videos and other videos on a home PC or notebook computer.
Cliprex DS DVD Player is a free Windows DVD video player software program built on the advanced Directx 9.0 technologies for playing DVD, any movie DIVX, XVID, MPEG, WMV, ASF, Video CD, Super Video CD and any other videofile you have the codec installed for.
This version of Cliprex DS DVD Player is free for viewing DVD videos and other videos on a home PC or notebook computer.
www.cliprex.com   (1033 words)

  
 OS X DVD Player Mod for B&W G3:
Since I own several Macs that are "supported" by the 10.1 DVD player, I made a copy of the DVD player from a G4/AGP system here.
The DVD player frequently uses 80-90% of the CPU on my 450 MHz B&W. I expect that anybody with a CPU slower than 400 MHz will frequently have dropped frames and/or other problems.
Each of these is likely a DVD decode driver, relying on the named hardware (Radeon, R128, or AltiVec) for part or all of the DVD decode process.
www.xlr8yourmac.com /OSX/OS_X_10.1/OS_X_DVD_player_mod.html   (1792 words)

  
 Region free DVD Player Software - Ultimate DVD Player & DVD Recorder Software for Windows PC! - DVD X Player   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
DVD X Player - the first region free/code free DVD player software in the world.
DVD X Player has no region lock protection, allowing you to view ALL movies from ALL regions, 1 thru 6.
DVD X Player is a powerful and easy to use DVD player integrating all functions of a standard DVD player.
www.dvd-x-player.com   (332 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Starlogic Multi-region 2.1 DVD Player: Electronics & Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Ideal as a starter machine for those looking for a feature-packed DVD player or as a second player for the bedroom, the Starlogic is hard to beat.
This stylish player is more than just a DVD player as it includes JPEG and MP3 picture and music CD/DVD support.
I have had my starlogic player for one and a half years and it is as good as it has always been, i dont see the problem its cheap and works fine i must be a lucky one!!
www.amazon.co.uk /Starlogic-Multi-region-2-1-DVD-Player/dp/B0002LHXBG   (785 words)

  
 The Gadgeteer - NextBase 2 DVD Player Review
My first DVD player review was the NextBase unit from Merconnet.com.
At first I thought I might have bad DVDs, but it happened on at least 3 of them, which seemed to be too much of a coincidence.
The NextBase 2 is a great little DVD player that would be perfect for anyone that is cramped for space, or likes to take a player with them when they travel.
www.the-gadgeteer.com /review/nextbase_2_dvd_player_review   (1245 words)

  
 DVD Player Patch 1.9 - VersionTracker
Notify me when DVD Player Patch is updated on VersionTracker.
Lastly, this patch also removes the restriction introduced in Mac OS X 10.3.5 where an internal DVD drive is required to run the DVD Player.
This patch is localization independent : while the patching tool it is in English only, once applied, the DVD Player will benefit from it, whatever language you use.
www.versiontracker.com /dyn/moreinfo/macosx/26590   (388 words)

  
 Apple - Support - Downloads - DVD Player 4.6
Delivers added support for DVD Studio Pro 4 authored HD DVDs.
The DVD Playback Update 4.6.1 addresses a disc validation issue some users may encounter when attempting to play a disc for the first time with DVD Player 4.6.
This update is recommended for all users of DVD Player 4.6.
www.apple.com /support/downloads/dvdplayer46.html   (182 words)

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