Panasonic DVD-S77S DVD Player

Panasonic DVD-S77S DVD Player

Product Description
Product Description:
The goal of any playback device should be accurate reproduction of the original content and the Panasonic DVDS77S provides an image that faithfully represents the image you see at your favorite movie theater. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new interface standard for digital transmission of video and audio signals. With HDMI, the signals are not compressed. Transmission is direct and pure - free of the degredation and noise that occur with digital/analog signal conversion and transmission. In addition, through the use of the HDMI connector, you can upconvert video resolution to 720p and 1080i for HD playback. Hi-Speed Smooth Motion Scan Direct Navigator Playback Function for DVD-RAM; DVD-RAM Speed Control Playback One-Touch A/V Enhancer Headphone V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) Dialogue Enhancer Advanced Virtual Surround Sound (Two Modes) Built-in dts and Dolby Digital Decoders With Speaker Setting Audio Only Circuit, Channel Balance Control, Delay Time Control Unit Dimensions - 16.94 W x 2.31 H x 9.81 D / Weight - 5.6 lbs.

Panasonic DVD-S77S DVD Player
Average customer rating:

Worked great while it lasted

13 months = DEAD

Recent purchase, bugs fixed, ecellent player under $200

Freezes during playback. Unwatchable. Worthless player.

sweet but short

Panasonic DVD-S77S DVD Player

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

DVD Player

Progressive Scan

HDMI Connection

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ASIN: B0007XXU34

Product Description

The goal of any playback device should be accurate reproduction of the original content and the Panasonic DVDS77S provides an image that faithfully represents the image you see at your favorite movie theater. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new interface standard for digital transmission of video and audio signals. With HDMI, the signals are not compressed. Transmission is direct and pure - free of the degredation and noise that occur with digital/analog signal conversion and transmission. In addition, through the use of the HDMI connector, you can upconvert video resolution to 720p and 1080i for HD playback. Hi-Speed Smooth Motion Scan Direct Navigator Playback Function for DVD-RAM; DVD-RAM Speed Control Playback One-Touch A/V Enhancer Headphone V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) Dialogue Enhancer Advanced Virtual Surround Sound (Two Modes) Built-in dts and Dolby Digital Decoders With Speaker Setting Audio Only Circuit, Channel Balance Control, Delay Time Control Unit Dimensions - 16.94 W x 2.31 H x 9.81 D / Weight - 5.6 lbs.

Customer Reviews:

Worked great while it lasted.......2007-01-24

I bought this player about 15 months ago and I was very happy with the picture quality and features. But for the price I would have expected it to last longer than the $99 throw away units.
I have other video components over 5 years old and still going strong.
Wish I could find an HDMI player that works well and lasts too!

13 months = DEAD.......2007-01-04

It was great while it worked during the warranty period. Too bad about 3 weeks afterward, it stopped playing DVD's. Think I'll spend another $250 on a "top of the line" DVD player from Panasonic? Oh no, I won't! If this had been a $50-$100 "throw-away" player, it wouldn't have been a big deal. Time to do some research on who knows how to make a quality DVD player.

Recent purchase, bugs fixed, ecellent player under $200.......2006-05-19

Bought this at J&R two months ago (on sale at $169) good player, even if only upconversion is only through the HDMI (and all my sets are DVI-D) and I had to hunt to find adapters that would be small enough to fit the space on the back of my tv's (Viewsonic and Panasonic). This thing outputs outstanding picture quality when you use the HDMI, and its very good at standard 480P through component.
it is a bit complex in set up but really is worth the effort. Prices on this model are down by more than half in last few months.
I really like this player (much better than the Sony I paid four times as much for a year and half ago).

Freezes during playback. Unwatchable. Worthless player........2006-04-12

Works great for about 1 hour of playback. After that the video freezes and the player will not play anymore. I thought it was overheating so I ventilated it well and even applied dry ice to it with no luck. I upgraded to the latest firmware 3/15/06 and that just made the problem worse. It happens with all types of media, DVDs, DivX, etc. etc. This player is not even worth $.02.

sweet but short.......2006-03-20

Great dvd player for up converting to HD right up to the day it died 4 months later.

Remanufactured Panasonic DVD-S77S Progressive Scan DVD Player with 720p/1080i Upconversion (Silver)

Average customer rating:

Remanufactured Panasonic DVD-S77S Progressive Scan DVD Player with 720p/1080i Upconversion (Silver)

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Progressive scan DVD player with 720p/1080i upconversion, digital zoom, and 5-position disc memory
Supports DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-Audio, CD, HDCD, CD-R/RW, MP3-CD, and WMA-CD formats
High-speed Smooth Motion Scan mode (up to 200x); built-in Dolby Digital and DTS surround decoders
HDMI, component, and S-video outputs; 5.1-channel surround output; 16.94 x 2.31 x 9.81 inches (W x H x D)
Remanufactured to like-new condition; 90-day warranty

ASIN: B000BR6UU6

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy a movie watching experience that faithfully reproduces the picture quality you expect from the big screen with the remanufactured Panasonic progressive scan DVD-S77S DVD player. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD player. The result, when connected to an HD or HD-ready TV, is an excellent picture signal with extremely high resolution, sharp edges, and the elimination of virtually all motion artifacts. It's the perfect tonic for viewers who think DVDs should look as good as possible.

The DVD-S77S excels when playing other formats as well, with support for DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-Audio, CD, HDCD, CD-R/RW, MP3-CD, and WMA-CD formats. The highest-end sound derives from the immersive six-channel DVD-Audio music format, which offers super high-fidelity (192 kHz/24-bit) sound in both multichannel and stereo. The DVD-S77S performs its own decoding of DVD-Audio signals, passing high-resolution analog--not digital--audio to your surround receiver. This means you'll need an audio/video receiver with multichannel analog-audio inputs to appreciate this feature.

Additional audio features integrated within the DVD-S77S include built-in Dolby Digital and DTS surround decoders; digital "multi" remastering, which infuses CD music playback with interpolated high-frequency harmonics that wouldn't otherwise be present; and HighMAT (High-Performance Media Access Technology), a technology developed by Panasonic and Microsoft to ensuring digital media compatibility between PCs and consumer electronics. Listeners will also appreciate the Advanced Surround Sound (VSS) function, which simulates surround effects through any two speakers or a pair of headphones.

The DVD-S77S's video extras include 720p/1080i upconversion via the HDMI output and such picture enhancements as a digital zoom and high-speed scan. 720p/1080i upconversion literally matches the DVD player's signal to the resolution of the display, thus making the display's job easier and often producing subtle improvements in picture quality. Digital zoom, on the other hand, is the perfect function for folks who want to get a closer look at a selected scene, while the five-step Smooth Motion Scan provides crystal-clear fast-forward and reverse at speeds of up to 200x. Viewers will also delight in the five-disc position memory, which memorizes a bookmarked position on up to five DVDs. When you return the disc to the player, it starts playing from the bookmarked point.

Additional features include a Direct Navigator function that makes it easy to browse through DVD-RAM discs; a black level control; slow and fast audio playback; and a standard remote control. In addition to the HDMI output, connections include a component video output, an S-video output, a composite video output, a 5.1-channel surround sound audio output, a subwoofer output, and two digital audio outputs (one coaxial and one optical). The DVD-S77S measures 16.94 by 2.31 by 9.81 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a 90-day warranty.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, warranty information, user's manual.

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