Zenith DVB216 Progressive-Scan DVD Player

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Title : Zenith DVB216 Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Author : Zenith
Release Date : 20020615
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $249.95
Amazon.com Price : $139.00 (44 %)
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Editorial Reviews :
Zenith's stylish and affordable DVB216 weighs in strong on video features, and boasts audio refinements like CD-R/CD-RW and MP3-CD playback, as well as HDCD decoding to get the most from HDCD-encoded discs, and a remote control with a jog/shuttle dial and glow-in-the-dark buttons.
Video Features
The DVB216 provides progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, which creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture. This gives higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Motion zoom enlarges the picture in real time (two levels, 4x or 16x), while variable high-speed scan offers fast-forward and reverse viewing at up to 100 times normal speed.

Audio Features
The DVB216 is compatible with standard CDs, audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and discs encoded with MP3 audio files. (CD-R/CD-RW playability may vary depending on contents and discs.) A 96 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter ensures optimal decoding of all disc formats, including HDCD (High-Definition Compatible Digital), a 20-bit encoding method used to deliver better sound. The player also simulates surround-sound effects using two speakers.

Connections
In the video realm, you get the works: standard composite-video, S-video, and premium component-video outputs (switchable between S-video and component-video). The DVB216 provides a choice of optical or coaxial digital-audio outputs to feed a surround-sound signal to a Dolby Digital-decoding or DTS-decoding AV receiver. When used with a compatible receiver and six-channel speaker system (left, center, right, left/right surround, and subwoofer), the player puts you right in the middle of the action. It has a single set of stereo RCA analog audio outputs as well.

Circuit City Description
This DVD player looks and sounds fantastic when hooked up to any TV. But connect it to an HDTV monitor and you'll see a picture that's smooth and detailed. Thanks to the coaxial digital and optical digital audio outputs, it's ready for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound. Get the best possible video quality from your TV using the composite video, S-Video, or component video outputs. The unit has a beautiful silver/mirror finish and its slim design fits easily into most entertainment centers. ...

Buyer Reviews :
I had narrowed down by choice of DVD players to this and one from Toshiba when the shopping Gods put this one in my Amazon.com Gold Box. So I went ahead and took the plunge. Afterwards I had read reviews on CNET.com that indicated that there was trouble playing certain DVDs including Stars Wars 2 in Wide Screen. I was able to play the entirety of Star Wars 2 in Wide Screen. I made my purchase around 11-10-02. So they may have fixed that problem.

It is probably one of the cheapest Progressive Scan DVD players. My TV, Sony 27fs100, does not accept progressive scan but does have component input. I am very happy none the less with running it in normal mode. The one feature that I did appreciate was both an optical and coaxial digital output. Which made it easy to get quality sound from my home theater system. (If you are looking for a quality Home theater system to match up with this DVD player check out Onkyo HT 650). Overall I consider both a very good value.

(by An electronics fan)

Features/Technical Specs :
* Progressive-scan video output for seamless, flicker-free picture on high-definition and HD-ready televisions
* MP3 decoding of CD-R/CD-RW discs
* 4x and 16x moveable zoom
* HDCD decoding (with applicable commercial CDs)
* Future-ready with upgradeable software

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