Brochure

DVD-556
DVD-Video Player
■ Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan technology represents a cast improvement over the interlaced
scanning method used in TV broadcasts and other conventional applications, as it
can process around twice as much video data to produce a sharper, noise-free
picture with finer details. High-definition video images are faithfully displayed with
optimum naturalness and beauty.
The DVD-556 has a feature of manual IP detection mode selection. Even if a DVD-
Video disc was mastered with wrong progressive flag or without a flag, the user
can select a mode (Auto1, Auto2 or Video) to enjoy higher performance of picture
quality.
■ Picture Adjustment function
Brightness/Contrast/Colour/Gamma Correction/Sharpness
■ DVD-R/RW Playback (*1)
With the spread of DVD recorders, consumers are increasingly recording
TV programs onto DVD discs. These discs can be played back on the DVD-556.
■ MP3 playback (*1)
DVD-556 supports MP3 playback recorded on CD-R/-RW disc. The navigation
shows you artist names and track name, and easily find favourite tracks. Variable
bit rate files, Multi session disc are available.
■ WMA playback
(Supports WMA version 9)
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio compression format developed with
Microsoft technology. It claims to offer the highest quality sound available in the
industry. If WMA is used to compress a music CD on a PC, for instance, using the
Encoder 9, the quality of sound at 64 kbps is said to be equivalent to that of the
original CD. WMA is now becoming a standard audio compression format rivalling
the popularity of MP3.
■ JPEG slide show
■ KODAK picture CD compatible
■ 24-bit, 192-kHz High Resolution Audio D/A Converters
■ VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)
Enjoy enveloping surround sound using just one pair of speakers.
■ Discrete Remote Control commands for Power On/Off
■ Display Dimmer Key
■ Picture Zooming (x2 or x4)
During play, when you press the Zoom button on the remote controller,
you can enlarge the picture by 2x or 4x. Use the cursor to move the
enlarged viewing area up, down, to the left, or to the right.
■ PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Output
■ 24/96 PCM Digital Output Capability
■ Icon Based On-screen Display
A simple press of the Display button on the remote controller lets you see
the current operating status of the DVD-556 within an easy-to-read display
on screen. The various operations and settings are easily changed using
the remote controller while monitoring the screen display.
■ A Wealth of Playback Functions
The DVD-556 includes a wide variety of playback functions, such as
Resume Play, for returning to the Pause position on the disc after the
playback was restarted; Slow Play; Repeat Play (A-B, Chapter, Track,
Disc); Random Play and Program Play.
■ 2 MB Buffer Memory
This unit is equipped with a 2 MB buffer memory to ensure that both
picture and sound are played without interruption when the DVD disc
shifts from layer 1 to layer 2, or in the rare event of a pickup dropout.
■ Auto Power OFF
■ Marker Function
■ Dialog Speed Control
*1) Discs that have been poorly finalized following recording may be only partially playable or not playable at all.
DVD Video Player with Progressive Scan
DVD-556 is a DVD-Video player which plays MP3/WMA contents on your favourite discs. And the DVD-556 even
includes Component video output connections (mainly for projectors and plasma screens).
The DVD-556 is also designed to be easy to use and includes a "Quick set-up" menu.
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