Guide to DVD Players

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Kinds of DVD Players include the following:

Feature types

Single-disc DVD players

• Single-disc DVD players are the most common types of DVD players.
• They are designed to hold and play one disc at a time.
• They are ideal for occasional movie-watching.
• Their basic features include play, pause, stop, skip chapters, eject, volume control, and power switch.
• Most models come with remote controls.
• They have a slim and lightweight design.
• They usually have a length of 10 inches and a thickness of two inches.

• Multi-disc DVD players, also known as DVD changers, are designed to store several discs but only play one at a time.
• They have automatic changers that allow the user to replace the disc to be played without taking out the previous disc or putting in a new one.
  
• This can be done manually or through the use of a remote control.
• They are larger, heavier, and bulkier than the single-disc models, although they usually feature the same basic functions.
• They come with remote controls.
• They are ideal for frequent movie-watching.

• Combo DVD players are paired with other home entertainment systems such as VCRs, VHS players, or stereo systems.
• Some models are built into television units, while others are integrated in home theater systems with built-in surround speakers for full amplification.
• Some models are combined with game consoles such as the Microsoft Xbox and the Sony PlayStation 2 that both feature DVD-Video playback capabilities.
• They are ideal for users with limited space in their home entertainment rooms.
• They are the largest and heaviest types of DVD players.

• DVD player/recorders can record TV programs and DVD movies on blank DVD discs.
• Most models have two DVD slots--one for playing and another for recording. Those with one DVD slot can record television programs only.
• They are more expensive than the play-only models.
• They come with remote controls.

• Portable DVD players are the smallest and most compact DVD players available.
• Just like laptops, they have a foldable design and built-in LCD color monitors usually measuring 10 inches diagonally or less.
• They can be powered by electricity or batteries.
• Most models can be connected to televisions and monitors for larger viewing.
• They are ideal for frequent travelers and users who are always on the go.

• Single-region DVD players are designed to play DVD discs with specific regional codes only.
• They are available in regions 1 to 6.
• Region 1 DVD players play discs with the regional code for US and Canada only.
• Region 2 DVD players play discs with the regional code for Europe, South Africa, and Japan.
• Region 3 DVD players play discs with the regional code for Southeast Asian countries.
• Region 4 DVD players play discs with the regional code for Latin America, New Zealand, and Australia.
• Region 5 DVD players play discs with the regional code for Russia and Africa.
• Region 6 DVD players play discs with the regional code for China.

• Multi-region DVD players are designed to play DVD discs in different regional codes.
• They are ideal for users who watch DVDs from different regions.
• However, their legality is often questionable.

Zoom: Choose a DVD player with a picture zoom capability that allows you to zoom in or zoom out pictures and scenes using different magnification levels.

Progressive scan: Choose a DVD player with a progressive scan feature for generating pictures in only one pass just like in computer monitors. When paired with a digital or high-definition TV, it can produce flicker-free and vibrant pictures with few motion artifacts.

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