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You might wondering why this DVD player is selling at about 10-times more than most DVD players. Onkyo DV-SP1000 is an audiophile grade DVD player designed to deliver optimal performance from a wide variety of audio and video disc recordings. Part of this is due to Onkyo's VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) and FlexScale, which enables video scaling of DVD discs from 480i to 480p/720p/768p and 1080i, offering superior audio and video playback that other manufacturers can't match. You'll find all of this contained within a THX Ultra certified component that's ready to deliver a sensational standard of audio and video to your home-theater system. Let's consider the video scaling system, average DVD players have progressive-scan which translates to 480p video. Most HDTV is defined as 720p or better. Average DVD players synthesize images to appear as if they were HD but, actually, are simulations. VLSC, on the other hand, is designed for true image quality. Specification ratings of many models are written to display the ideal, the ratings for the DV-SP1000 are real and supported by the finest quality circuits and parts to assure that audio and video are imparted with maximum integrity. When you're looking for the best out of home-theater, these are significant issues. Exclusively for Region 1 coded DVD format discs. The DV-SP1000 also includes a bidirectional RS-232 port and IR in and out jacks for compatibility with control systems. 2 sets of A/V outputs (composite, S-video, one 480i and one 480p component video) i.LINK IEEE 1394 DV in/out jacks (for use with compatible components) Onkyo Illuminated, pre-programmed learning remote control Audio signal-to-noise ratio - 118 dB 4-mode display dimmer on console THX Ultra certification Unit Dimensions - 17-1/8W x 4-13/16H x 14-3/4D / About 27 pounds Onkyo USA 1 year parts & labor warranty

Many say that the receiver is the heart of your home theater. That may be true, but it still needs movies and music pumped to it, and there's no better delivery mechanism than the rugged DV-SP1000. One look at this DVD player and you'll know it's built to last. Vibrations are kept to a minimum, with a sturdy chassis and loading mechanism specifically designed for the smoothest delivery of your movies and music. "Universal" takes on an entirely new dimension, with the DV-SP1000 not only providing you with DVD Audio/Video and Super Audio CD playback, but also analog and pure digital reproduction. The inclusion of HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and i.LINK (IEEE1394) deliver high-quality movies and multi-channel music. Add Onkyo's VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) and FlexScale from Oplus (which enables video scaling of DVD discs from 480i to 480p/720p/768p and 1080i) and you're guaranteed superlative audio and video playback that other manufacturers can't match. You'll find all of this contained within a THX Ultra certified component that's ready to deliver a sensational standard of audio and video to your home theater.

On the back of its award-winning predecessors, the DV-SP504 universal DVD/CD player stands out as a versatile player well-positioned for the emergence of high-definition entertainment. It's the inclusion of the HDMI interface that makes the DV-SP504 a superb choice for delivering movies, high-resolution music, and more recent formats like HD JPEG (for megapixel images with enhanced resolution). Onkyo technology comes into play with Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) and Direct Digital Path to protect audio signals from the single most destructive elements to quality movies and music?pulse noise and noise emanating from a player's internal components. HD Conversion to 720p and 1080i 192 kHz/24-Bit Audio DAC / 108 MHz/14-Bit Video DAC Optical & Coaxial Digital Outputs 96 kHz or 48 kHz Selectable Digital Output Component Video, S-Video & Composite Video Outputs 5.1-multichannel audio outs On-Screen Display (multilingual selectable) 32-Track Programming DVD and CD fast forward and reverse (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x); Slow motion DVD playback (1/2, 1/4, 1/6 or 1/8 speed) Brushed Hairline Aluminum Front Panel RI (Remote Interactive) Compatible Remote Control Direct Digital Path for Clean Audio Signal Transfer Frequency Range (Digital Audio) - 4 Hz-22 kHz (48 kHz Sampling), 4 Hz-44 kHz (96 kHz Sampling) Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) - 0.003 % S/N Ratio - 106 dB Onkyo 2-Year Limited Warranty