Get HD Quality from Standard Definition DVDs
The DVD-S53 features a 1080p up-conversion function that converts standard definition (720 x 480 pixels) images from DVD sources to high definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) images. These up-converted signals draw out the maximum performance of an HDMI-compatible 1080p HDTV, giving you vivid, sharp and exceptionally detailed HD resolution images.
And unlike ordinary video up-converters that produce images with thicker edges and decreased sharpness, the HD Enhancer keeps the edges sharp while correcting other parts of the image to produce clear, crisp pictures with outstanding detail.
One-Touch Playback
EZ Sync™ HDAVI Control, which lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button, is now more convenient than ever. 2007 Panasonic models with EZ Sync™ HDAVI Control (HDAVI Control II) also feature the Seamless GUI (graphical user interface) function and the Surround Sound Optical Terminal Pass-Through function.
Play Almost Anything
Incredibly versatile and multi-format-friendly, this DVD player can play back just about any DVD or CD you can throw at it. Specifically, it can play back the following disc formats: DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW2, DVD-R (including dual layer)2, DVD+R (including dual layer)2, DVD+RW2, CD, CD-R/RW3, WMA, MP34, JPEG, MPEG45 and DivX1
Features
- 108MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter
- Advanced Progressive Scan6 (4:4:4 Signal Processing/4:3 Shrink Function/Letterbox Zoom)
- Variable & Auto Zoom
- Digital Noise Reduction (MPEG DNR)
- Picture Mode (NORMAL, CINEMA1 CINEMA2, ANIMATION, DYNAMIC, SOFT SKIN DETAIL)
- Monitor Select for Optimum Picture Quality According to Monitor Type
- Black Level Control
- 192KHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter
- Advanced Surround (V.S.S.) Creates a Surround Effect from Only 2 Speakers (2 Modes)
- Audio Re-Master for Higher Quality Audio Reproduction
- TV Delay
- Dialogue Enhancer
- Dynamic Range Compression
- 1 HDMI Terminal (EZ Sync™ HDAVI Control)
- Component Video Out
- S-Video Out
- Video Out
- 1 Digital Audio Output (1 Coaxial)
- Multi-Format Playback (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R (including dual layer), DVD+R (including dual layer), DVD+RW, CD, CD-R/RW, WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX
- DVD-RAM Speed Control Playback
- Direct Navigator, Playlist Playback (DVD-RAM)
- Slow & Fast Audio Playback (DVD-RAM/DVD-Video)
- Hi-Speed Search (x64)
- Quick OSD (Progress Indicator Included)
- CM Skip
- Quick Replay
- Quick Guide Set Up
- Graphical User Interface
- Audio/JPEG Navigation Menu
- Twin Laser Pickup for DVD/CD Playback
- Easy-to-Operate Remote Control
- ENERGY STAR Qualified
