JVC XV-N512SL

JVC XV-N512SL DVD Player Review

The sleek JVC XV-N512SL DVD player from JVC produces a remarkably vivid picture and lifelike sound, making it a versatile addition to your home theater. This all-in-one player eliminates the clutter of components in your home audio and home theater set-up with its wide variety of playback formats. The JVC XV-N512SL supports DVDs (including DVD-RAM and DVD-audio), VCDs, CDs, and digital files including MP3, WMA, and JPEG formats.

JVC's digital direct progressive scan technology yields high-resolution visuals with eye-popping colors and a minimum of on-screen distortion. The XV-N512SL features a 12-bit/108 MHz video digital-to-analog converter that brings realistic warmth to the picture. The XV-N510BK looks great on the outside as well. This sleek player measures only 1.7 inches high and the blue-lit illuminated panel compliments the attractive silver case.

In addition to looking great, the JVC XV-N512SL sounds great, too. A built-in Dolby Digital/DTS decoder, combined with JVC's 3D-Phonic sound processor, provides a virtual surround sound experience. Enjoy movies and recordings made in the DVD-Audio format to the fullest with JVC's 192 kHz/24-bit audio digital-to-analog converter, which translates digital audio data into a natural, high-fidelity sound.

The JVC XV-N512SL player offers a wide variety of viewing tools and options, centered around an easy-to-use, graphical user interface menu. The XV-N512SL offers variable speed search, slow motion, freeze frame, 6-step digital zoom, and a bookmark function that automatically returns you to the point on the DVD that you last viewed. You can also create a slideshow on your TV screen with a JPEG viewer that allows you to add visual effects to the presentation of your digital photos.

The player includes optical and coaxial digital audio outputs with Dolby Digital & DTS pass-through for easy connection to any system. The JVC XV-N512SL features component video, composite video, and S-Video terminals, and an analog audio out for front, center, rear, and subwoofer connections.

What's in the Box?

JVC XV-N512SL DVD player, remote control, and owner's manual.

What Features Does the JVC XV-N512SL Have?

� Disc capacity: 1

� Progressive scan: Yes

� Playback formats: DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-audio, VCD, SVCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, JPEG

� Integrated amplifier: No

� Integrated receiver: No

� Front-panel operation: Yes

� Custom bookmarks: Yes

� Frame advance: Yes

� Still/freeze frame: Yes

� Jog/shuttle dial on unit: No

� Karaoke: No

� Picture zoom: Yes

� Play exchange: No

� Recording capability: No

� Repeat play: Yes

� Resume play: Yes

� Slow motion: Yes

� VCR capability: No

� Audio outputs: Coaxial and digital audio out

� Headphone jack: No

� Video outputs: Component, composite, and S-video

� Surround-sound output or Virtual surround sound: Yes

� THX-certified: No

� Item width: 17.1 inches

� Item height: 1.7 inches

� Item depth: 10 inches

� Item weight: 4.2 pounds

� Warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor

Conclusion

JVC's new DVD player line offers the top-end video performance for which the company is known and adds a new level of style and convenience.

A broad range of features adds to the players' ease of use and enjoyment. These include 11 new visual effects during still image (JPEG) playback and the option to save any desired image to the player to use as a custom start-up screen. Other available features are 30-disc memory, one-touch replay that instantly replays the last seven seconds viewed, and 1.5X playback with subtitles. In addition, JVC DVD player offers playback compatibility with the full range of formats: DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VCD and SVCD.The new JVC XV-N512SL adds DVD-Audio playback, DVD-RAM playback and a multi-brand remote.

Best DVD Recorder Reviews Rating

8/10

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