Panasonic DVD-S53S DVD Home Player

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®7 Qualified

1. Official DivX® Certified product. Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media files. DivX®, DivX® Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX®, Inc. and are used under license. About DivX®: DivX® is a popular media technology created by DivX®, Inc. DivX® media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size.
2. Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders/cameras.
3 Playability may vary depending on the contents, discs and quality of the recording.
4. For contents recorded for your personal use only.
5. You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD Video specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system.
6. To enjoy a progressive scan picture, a TV with progressive scan capabilities must be used.
7. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Registered Trademark.