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Three Factors to Help You Decide What DVD Player to Buy
by Harwood Canfield
Are you on the lookout for a new DVD player? If you are, then you need to be aware of the terms that people manufacturing, marketing and reviewing new players use these days to describe their products. These terms show us the kind of changes that occurred with DVD technology in the last few years. While it seems that these terms sound cool to the ears, not everyone truly understands the meaning behind them.
Why should you bother learning these terms for describing new DVD player models? That is because today's new player is more than just a device for watching movies on a DVD disc. Today's player has a much better output: crisper, clearer images and more lifelike surround sound. It is also possible for new players today to play CDs and audio files of various formats ranging from mp3s and Windows Media Audio (WMA) files. It is even possible for you to enjoy high-resolution multi-channel music with the Super Audio CD (SACD) codecs built into a lot of the newer DVD equipment.
But no matter what these players are capable of doing these days, what is important is that the DVD machine that you choose should be perfect for your own needs. For one, it should be compatible with your TV set and have the output connections that will allow you to use it with your other audiovisual equipment.
A DVD Player that Suits Your Needs
When you shop for a new player, you should think about how this new piece of equipment will fit your needs. For example, if you have been using a VCR and are about to try out a DVD player for the first time, it may be a good idea for you to buy a DVD/VCR combo player. This combo player will allow you to take advantage of the incomparable sound and video quality that a DVD player offers but without necessarily throwing out your old videocassettes.
In addition, it is also possible for you to record your favorite TV shows using both DVD discs and VHS tapes using your combo player. Thus, you can convert and upgrade your entire VHS collection to DVD. It is also possible for you to enjoy your music CDs with your combo player.
On the other hand, if you are a frequent traveler and you like watching movies on the road, you will need a portable player. The portable DVD unit is small, lightweight and very compact. Many are built with dual headphones so you can enjoy your movies and your music with someone else at the same time. Many portable DVD players are also car-friendly, made with car-mounting kits, rechargeable batteries and a host of other neat features that will help you enjoy your movies to the utmost even while you are traveling.
Your DVD Player's Compatibility with Your TV
Before you buy a new DVD unit, you also need to factor in the TV set that you already have. That is because most DVD gear today either work with high-definition (HD) TV sets, or at least enhanced-definition (ED) ones. You must get a player that works with your TV set.
For instance, if you have an HD TV set, the DVD equipment you must get should also be HD. This will ensure that you will be getting maximum performance out of your HD DVD. But if you cannot buy an HD DVD player, then you must at least get a player that works with video up-conversion. This type of player will still render DVD video as close to your HD TV's resolution as possible. The signal stays digital, clean and clear.
However, if your TV is the EDTV type, you must get aDVD progressive-scan player. A progressive scan DVD will help show the images you are watching as one single frame instead of splitting it into two separate fields. Thus, the image will not flicker as much and will show much sharper detail. If your TV is not even EDTV, then you should consider buying a new TV set along with your new player.
In case upgrading your TV set is out of the question, then your option will be to buy a DVD player that is capable of doing 480i interlaced scan to help it work with older TV sets. Progressive-scan TV outputs are 480p.
Your DVD Player's Connections
The last thing you need to consider is the connections available on the DVD player you are buying. It must have at least three video outputs - composite, component and S-video - so you can connect it with your other audiovisual equipment such as your stereo, your camera, your computer and your gaming console. These video outputs will also help you make the most out of the video quality capacity that your DVD player can provide.
In case your TV set is built with only the antenna-style RF input, it will be necessary for you to have an RF modulator connected between your TV and your DVD player. Another option would be getting a DVD/VCR combo player since this type of DVD player also works with RF outputs.
When it comes to audio output, today's DVD units are built with either coaxial or optical output, or sometimes both. The DVD player's digital output will make it capable of transmitting DTS or Dolby Digital signals, which are essential to playing multichannel surround sound for watching DVDs.
In addition, all DVD players today are built with standard stereo audio jacks, making them capable of connecting with stereo receivers and stereo TVs. Most DVD players will also have decoding with 5.1 channel analog outputs built into them. The built-in decoding allows the DVD player to work directly with 5.1-ready receivers. Such DVD players can also play SACD discs and multichannel DVD audio without any hitches. If you are looking for high-end DVD equipment, you can expect it to have i.LINK or Firewire jacks, which are single-cord connectors designed to transmit 5.1-channel music to a compatible receiver.
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