Panasonic DVD-LV55 Portable DVD Player
Panasonic DVD-LV55 Portable DVD Player
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Amazon.com Review
For movie buffs, few experiences in life are as rewarding as watching your choice of DVDs on a train, plane, or automobile. Heads turn, new friends are made, and best of all, we have the chance to catch up on our movie watching. The Panasonic DVD-LV55 delivers all of that, with some true state-of-the-art features.
Surprisingly slim (especially before the rechargeable battery snaps on), the DVD-LV55 easily fits into a briefcase or backpack. As with all electronics, we suggest you treat it gently--even though the build quality is exceptionally solid. Similarly, the unit can take a good amount of jostling without any compromise in picture or sound. (You can also use it as a portable CD player!) The DVD-LV55 appears to share the same chassis as its bigger brother, the 7-inch LV75. The extra margin around the 5-inch LCD screen draws even more attention to the display's slighter stature.
The picture is bright and sharp, even on fine details and when viewed up close, which is really the only way to watch a 5-inch screen. For optimal playback on the built-in 16:9 monitor, we recommend watching anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 widescreen movies. However, be forewarned that you will lose a bit of quality on nonanamorphic titles, and 2.35:1 CinemaScope movies, which introduce a black bar at top and bottom, will look really small. You can also connect a video camera to view your camcorder work on the 5-inch screen.
The two 1-inch speakers located left and right, just below the screen, are a pleasant alternative to headphone listening, but their size and design make them inherently limited. While voices and most higher frequencies sounded just fine, there was no bass to speak of, and loud noises at high volume constantly taxed their limitations. And even the highest volume is not very loud. The virtual surround sound (VSS) works to expand the sound stage when using outboard speakers or headphones, and creates the illusion of rear-channel effects. VSS is quite convincing, and offers two settings, depending on just how much processing you enjoy.
Through a proper audio-video setup, picture and sound are both outstanding, with a crisp, colorful image through the S-Video connection and rich reproduction of both Dolby Digital and Digital Theater Sound (DTS) soundtracks. Technical performance is as good as most dedicated home theater decks on the market.
The slim-line remote control has 35 soft-touch keys that provide all the functionality you'd expect from any full-size DVD player. Although the 60-degree signal sensor window is a bit narrow, the more than 20-foot range is impressive. All of the basic functions are accessible on the unit itself, with an innovative directional disc in place of arrow keys. The small LCD panel reports system status, including a battery-life indicator. But the single greatest convenience might be the marker system for the start-again, stop-again viewing habits of on- the-go folk, who might need to switch off in the middle of a designated chapter.
Although you can get an additional couple of inches in screen size for a few hundred dollars more, Panasonic's DVD-LV55 is a great portable movie machine that offers excellent picture quality, numerous features, and a lightweight design that we can heartily recommend.
Pros:
Audio enhancements make the most of movies-to-go
Excellent forward/reverse scanning, up to 100x normal speed
Battery now good for one full movie up to about three hours; charges in four
Cons:
No headphones included
In general, seems second best to its same-generation partner, the 7-inch DVD-LV75
The zoom screen selector allows you to watch movies in the standard 16:9 widescreen format or conventional formats such as letterbox and pan and scan. Additional features include icon-based onscreen programming, virtual surround sound, a slim remote, frame advance, chapter preview, auto off, five-speed smooth scan, and title/chapter search with marker function.
The player measures 7.25 by 0.9 by 5.5 inches and comes with a remote control, rechargeable battery pack, audio/video cables, and an AC adapter. You can expect up to 3.5 hours of playback time with the battery pack.
Panasonic offers a one-year warranty on parts, 90 days on labor.
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Panasonic DVD-LV55 Portable DVD Player
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Amazon.com Review
For movie buffs, few experiences in life are as rewarding as watching your choice of DVDs on a train, plane, or automobile. Heads turn, new friends are made, and best of all, we have the chance to catch up on our movie watching. The Panasonic DVD-LV55 delivers all of that, with some true state-of-the-art features.Surprisingly slim (especially before the rechargeable battery snaps on), the DVD-LV55 easily fits into a briefcase or backpack. As with all electronics, we suggest you treat it gently--even though the build quality is exceptionally solid. Similarly, the unit can take a good amount of jostling without any compromise in picture or sound. (You can also use it as a portable CD player!) The DVD-LV55 appears to share the same chassis as its bigger brother, the 7-inch LV75. The extra margin around the 5-inch LCD screen draws even more attention to the display's slighter stature.
The picture is bright and sharp, even on fine details and when viewed up close, which is really the only way to watch a 5-inch screen. For optimal playback on the built-in 16:9 monitor, we recommend watching anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 widescreen movies. However, be forewarned that you will lose a bit of quality on nonanamorphic titles, and 2.35:1 CinemaScope movies, which introduce a black bar at top and bottom, will look really small. You can also connect a video camera to view your camcorder work on the 5-inch screen.
The two 1-inch speakers located left and right, just below the screen, are a pleasant alternative to headphone listening, but their size and design make them inherently limited. While voices and most higher frequencies sounded just fine, there was no bass to speak of, and loud noises at high volume constantly taxed their limitations. And even the highest volume is not very loud. The virtual surround sound (VSS) works to expand the sound stage when using outboard speakers or headphones, and creates the illusion of rear-channel effects. VSS is quite convincing, and offers two settings, depending on just how much processing you enjoy.
Through a proper audio-video setup, picture and sound are both outstanding, with a crisp, colorful image through the S-Video connection and rich reproduction of both Dolby Digital and Digital Theater Sound (DTS) soundtracks. Technical performance is as good as most dedicated home theater decks on the market.
The slim-line remote control has 35 soft-touch keys that provide all the functionality you'd expect from any full-size DVD player. Although the 60-degree signal sensor window is a bit narrow, the more than 20-foot range is impressive. All of the basic functions are accessible on the unit itself, with an innovative directional disc in place of arrow keys. The small LCD panel reports system status, including a battery-life indicator. But the single greatest convenience might be the marker system for the start-again, stop-again viewing habits of on- the-go folk, who might need to switch off in the middle of a designated chapter.
Although you can get an additional couple of inches in screen size for a few hundred dollars more, Panasonic's DVD-LV55 is a great portable movie machine that offers excellent picture quality, numerous features, and a lightweight design that we can heartily recommend.
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Panasonic DVD-LV55 portable DVD player sports a 5-inch LCD screen and optical output for both DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound. Additional built-in features include stereo speakers, a battery recharger, and a headphone jack. This player offers S-video and composite-video outputs as well as a 24-bit, 96 kHz audio digital-to-analog converter and 10-bit video conversion.The zoom screen selector allows you to watch movies in the standard 16:9 widescreen format or conventional formats such as letterbox and pan and scan. Additional features include icon-based onscreen programming, virtual surround sound, a slim remote, frame advance, chapter preview, auto off, five-speed smooth scan, and title/chapter search with marker function.
The player measures 7.25 by 0.9 by 5.5 inches and comes with a remote control, rechargeable battery pack, audio/video cables, and an AC adapter. You can expect up to 3.5 hours of playback time with the battery pack.
Panasonic offers a one-year warranty on parts, 90 days on labor.
Average customer rating:
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High Capacity External DVD Battery for PANASONIC Portable Player DVD-L10 DVD-L50 DVD-LA85 DVD-LA95 DVD-LV55 DVD-LV57 DVD-LV60 UP TO 11 Hour Runtime Rechargeable Lithium-Ion ( Li-ion ) Replacement
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This high-powered external DVD battery is perfect for extended play, providing up to 11 hours of uninterrupted power. Its compact design makes it easily portable on trips, and the included DC auto power cord means you can even charge it in the car. Actual runtimes may vary with different DVD player. PLEASE NOTE: Battery life is a best case estimate, and not all DVD players will get this amount of runtime. DVD players with 7" screens receive roughly 4.5 hours of continuous play. Compatible w/ DVD-L10 DVD-L50 DVD-LA85 DVD-LA95 DVD-LV55 DVD-LV57 DVD-LV60 DVD-LX9/ DVD-LS5 DVD-LV70 DVD-LV75 DVD-PA65 DVD-PV40
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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For Panasonic DVD-LV55
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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For Panasonic DVD-LV55
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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For Panasonic DVD-LV55
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Lithium Ion Portable Audio/Video Battery For Panasonic DVD-LV55
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Lithium Ion Portable Audio/Video Battery For Panasonic DVD-LV55
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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For Panasonic DVD-LV55
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Nickel-Metal Hydride Portable Audio/Video Battery For Panasonic DVD-LV55
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Espow---Car & Air PANASONIC Portable DVD player Adapter for PANASONIC DVD-L50, DVD-L50D, DVD-L50EB, DVD-L50EC, DVD-L50EN, DVD-L50MU, DVD-LA85, DVD-LA95, DVD-LV55, DVD-LV55D, DVD-LV57, DVD-LV60, DVD-LV60D, DVD-LV75, DVD-LV75D, DVD-LX9, DVD-PA65, DVD-PA65D, DVD-PA65DZS, DVD-PV40, DVD-PV40D, DVD-PV55, DVD-PV55D.
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1. Power Protable DVD player from airplane equipped with in-seat power. 2. Includes cigarette lighter adapter. 3. For use in car, boats and RV'S. 4. Airline quality compliant for insured safety. 5. For use on major airlines. The portable DVD airplane & auto adapter lets you instantly plug into automobile cigarette lighter receptacles & airline in-seat power supplies1 for on the go DVD power whether on the groud or 30,000 feet above it. It keeps you up & running on those overseas or cross country flights that always last longer than your batteries do. The adapter connects you to a steady source of power in two ways by letting your plug into power systems now available on major airlines or into a car, boat or RV cigarette lighter socket. A simple, removable connector lets you switch between the two in a second. The adapter provides unmatched safety and value. That's because it's designed to meet the exacting requirements of the airlines.Electronics:
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