Product Description

Sony's DVPNS78H HDMI Up Converting and DivX Compatible DVD Player

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2354 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: DVPNS78HB.CEK
• Released on: 2007-07-11
• Dimensions: 3.75 pounds

Features

• HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface
• High Resolution Video Output - 780p/1080i/1080p Up-convert Precision *Drive 3 Mechanism for fast, stable and accurate playback
• Playback of CD-High Resolution JPEG, CD-R/RW/ Data CD (MP3) and SVCD (Simple Playback)
• Playback of DVD-R/RW/-R DL ( VR and Video Mode ) and DVD+R/+RW/+R DL
• Playback of DVD-R/-RW/-R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW with DivX *Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP)

Manufacturer's Description
Enjoy improved video and audio performance from your DVD collection with the DVP-NS78H 1080p upscaling DVD player featuring HDMI™ output.

Precision Drive 3
The Precision Drive™ 3 System is able to correct errors on warped DVD discs.

Precision Cinema Progressive
This Sony-unique feature generates a superb progressive video signal using Pixel by Pixel I/P (Interlace/Progressive) Conversion and V-Edge Compensation technologies.

HDMI
Stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. Similar to DVI (but using much smaller connectors), the multi-pin HDMI interface transfers uncompressed digital video with copy protection and multichannel audio. Using an adapter, HDMI is backward-compatible with most current DVI connections.

Up-convert
A feature that allows a device to convert one set of values to a higher set of values. Common uses include HDTV sets that Up-Convert a standard broadcast TV stream into the highest format that the device can support.

Box Contents

Customer Reviews

Very Good DVD Player (Plays Region 1 too)
Highly recommended for anyone wanting a uncomplicated great quality DVD Player. The up scaling is extremely good, and it is already Multi-Region. Mine plays Region 2 as well as Region 1 discs. There is unfortunately one word of caution however this doesn't affect the product's rating:
This machine is sold by Pixmania and they are based in France. The machine therefore does not come with an English Manual or English Plug. They don't even provide an adapter, so if you do buy this you will have to replace the plug with a UK one.
For the price though, a UK model will set you back about £30 more on Play.com, so it's still worth while!

Great DVD but be aware of a few points
Just to add two points to the reviews on this DVD. It is an excellent DVD for the price but:

It comes with four instruction booklets, none of them are in English. You can download the instructions off the internet, but if you're buying this for someone who may not have internet access be aware of this.

It comes with HDMI 'off'. Ie if you buy an HDMI cable, be aware you have to go into the controls of the DVD (which you need the instructions to do) and set it to 'on', otherwise it won't work. It works fine with SCART if you have those and don't want to spend on an HDMI cable.

Still remarkable at twice the price point
This piece of technology is a slim, unobtrusive addition to your TV stand that will truly transform your DVD collection. Accepting that the price difference of Blue R and ordinary DVDs remains significant AND the price of a BR player is still high, this upscaler provides a meaningful compromise. Only the most discerning movie watcher will notice the BR/Upscaled DVD differences. Until the prices of BR technology reduces this is an excellent product at 2 or 3 times the price point. Removing the region code is a simple task, although be very careful regarding sites which offer codes which do not work. And finally, for the best results do use a full 1080p TV. While very capable on lower specifications, the higher quality is worth the experience.