PANASONIC DVD-F65 - Review

The F65 is inexpensive and its low price is not only the consequence of the technological progress, but also a result of the use the Panasonic’s own progressive scan chip set. Previous Panasonic DVD players used highly acclaimed Sage/Faroudja chip set and produced outstanding progressive scan picture quality, which outperformed DVD players that cost several times more.

This F65 is an ultra slim 5-DVD/CD player with multi format playback. PRODUCT FEATURES: 5-DVD/CD changer; CD sequential play; Digital re-master processing; Variable zoom; HighMAT compatibility; Progressive scan (NTSC); Audio/JPEG navigation menu and picture control; Digital outputs for Dolby digital, DTS and MPEG2; Component output and RGB output via SCART terminal.

PANASONIC DVD-F65 Features & Specifications
Outputs-

* S-Video Output
* Component (Y, Pr, Pb) Output
* Video Output
* Audio Output
* 5.1 channel AC-3 Dolby Digital outputs
* Optical Digital Output (for Dolby Digital/L PCM)

Includes-

* Remote
* Batteries for Remote
* Instruction manual
* Stereo AV cables

Features-

* 5 Disc Carousel allows you to play 1 disc while changing the other 4!
* Modified to play all Region DVD movies from Codes 1-6, will play RCE/REA DVDs also
* Automatic or manual selection of region code
* Playback of PAL movies requires a PAL TV or a Multisystem TV
* WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback Capability
* Dolby digital Decoder, DTS Decoder, AC-3 5.1 channel Decoder
* Brightness, Color, Contrast controls
* Virtual Dolby Surround through TruSurround SRS
* Smooth scan with 2x audio
* Variable zoom
* Shuttle Dial Control on unit
* Disc Stabilizer for improved playability
* Picture Control (Brightness, Color, Contrast, Gamma Correction, Sharpness)
* Graphical User Interface (GUI)
* Headphone V.S.S. (dolby digital)
* Multi Aspect display formats (Regular, Wide, Letter Box)
* Multi Angle Viewing Feature
* 54 MHz/10-bit Video D/A Converter for amazing picture quality
* 92kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter for outstanding sound quality
* Still Picture Display (I/P/B) freezes an image to allow for precise picture quality adjustments
* Auto Switching Field/Frame Still for added versatility
* Frame Advance (Forward & Reverse) for incredible control
* Dimensions: 3' X 17' X 10'
* 110-240 Volts 50-60hz Auto Switching.