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Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player - DVPSR500H

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Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player - DVPSR500H

Enjoy your DVD collection with Sony® DVP-SR500H upscaling DVD player.1 It upgrades your DVD collection to near high definition for an improved picture quality at an incredible value. In addition, you save energy as it meets ENERGY STAR® standards.

Features:

  • Upscaling DVD Player Via HDMI™ Connection: Upscaling DVD Player (via HDMI™; cable sold separately) makes your existing DVDs look better on your HDTV by improving the picture quality to near high definition. 1
  • Meets ENERGY STAR® Guidelines For Energy Efficiency: Many home audio and video devices can use significant power, even when turned off and in standby mode. The DVP-SR500H, however, was built for energy efficiency.
  • Multi-Brand TV Remote Control: Switching back and forth between remote controls while watching television or a movie is a hassle. The remote control included with the DVP-SR500H allows you to operate most major brands of television and this DVD player.
  • Multiple Format Disc Playback: View movies and photos and listen to music using this DVD player with multiple format playback. The DVP-SR500H supports DVD/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs plays WMA, AAC, LPCM, MPEG1 (Cyber-shot® movie), and JPEG files.2
  • Precision Cinema Progressive™ Technology: Many other DVD players detect image changes at the scan line level; the Sony®Precision Cinema Progressive system, however, detects image changes at the pixel level. The picture is more faithful to the source -- whether film or video -- because special algorithms handle the different pixel behavior. The technology also employs separate algorithms to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are virtually free from artifacts.
  • Precision Drive™ 3 System: Sony® Precision Drive 3 assists in quickly correcting warping and surface layer issues on this DVDs for smooth playback. Photo TV HD: : Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, Full HD 1920 x 1080p images with the
  • PhotoTV HD Mode: PhotoTV HD works with select Sony cameras and this DVD player and HDMI™ output to fine tune sharpness, gradation, and color, displaying images that more closely match the look of printed photos.3
  • Fast/Slow Playback With Sound: Fast and slow playback with sound lets you advance through scenes quickly without missing the dialog.
  • Multiple-Disc Resume: Multiple-disc resume allows you to power on your player and return to the last scene you were watching on up to six of your most previously watched discs without having to search.
  • Dolby® Digital And Dts® Coaxial Digital Output: The DVP-SR500H includes support for enhanced audio formats from Dolby and dts and provides connectivity to some older receivers and televisions allowing the player to work with some audio systems. Also included is an analog audio two-channel output.
  • Child Lock (Tray Lock): A child lock feature help prevents children from accessing the DVD player's tray.

Specifications:

Hardware

  • Remote Control

Audio Features

  • CD Playback
  • Dolby® Digital Decoding
  • MP3 Playback
  • dts® Output

Audio

  • Digital-to-Analog Converter : 24 bit, 192 kHz Video 12 Bit, 108MHz

Power

  • Power Requirements : AC 120V, 60Hz

Convenience Features

  • HDMI™ Technology : Upscaling of the Video Resolution Output to approach 720p/1080i/1080p 1
  • Instant Replay
  • Instant Search
  • Multiple Disc Resume : 6 Disc
  • On-Screen Display

General

  • Disc Capacity : 1
  • Energy Star Compliant
  • Tray Type : Single Tray
  • Background Graphics

Video Features

  • DVD (VR Mode) Playback : Without CPRM
  • DVD Playback
  • DVD+R DL Read Compatibility : DVD+R Read Compatibility : Yes3 DVD+RW Read Compatibility
  • DVD-R DL Read Compatibility
  • DVD-R Read Compatibility
  • DVD-RW (VR Mode) Read Compatibility : Without CPRM
  • DVD-RW Read Compatibility
  • JPEG Playback
  • Precision Cinema Progressive™ Technology
  • Precision Drive 3
  • SVCD Playback
  • Screen Saver
  • VCD Playback

Inputs and Outputs

  • Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
  • Composite Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
  • HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
  • RCA Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear)

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Depth: 8.23"
  • Width: 12.6"
  • Height: 1.26"

Approximate Weight:

  • Unit: 2.65 lbs
  • Shipping: 4 lbs

Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 1 Year Parts And 90 Days Labor

Footnotes

1.Requires HDTV with HDMI connector (sold separately) and equivalent display capability. Image quality will vary.

2. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible. Playback depended on recording conditions.

3. This feature works only with select Sony cameras and requires a cable (sold separately) to connect the camera to your HDTV.

Player TypeDVD
Combo or SingleSingle
Number of Disc1
Player or RecorderPlayer
CompatibilityDVD+R DL Read Compatibility
Surround Sound DecodingNo
DVD Video UpconversionNo
3D CompatibleNo
THX CertifiedNo
Wi-Fi EnabledNo
Internet Movie StreamingNo
Multi Brand RemoteYes
1080p Video OutputYes
Component Video OutputsYes
HDMI Outputs1
RS-232C PortNo
Digital Optical OutputsYes
Digital Coaxial OutputsYes
Analog Audio OutputsYes
Ethernet PortsNo
Height1.26"
Width12.6"
Depth8.23"
Weight4 lbs
Parts Warranty1 Year
Labor Warranty1 Year
  

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Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player
 
3.9

(based on 15 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great picture quality (6)
  • Compact (5)
  • Easy to set up (5)
  • Easy to use (5)
  • Reliable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home (5)
    • Bedroom (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual user (3), Enthusiast (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (6)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Universal Remote not quite universal

    Bought this model for the flexibility to upgrade my parent's TV to HD eventually and still be able to watch standard DVD's. Their remote for a SD Sanyo TV they own was also acting up...Read complete review

    Bought this model for the flexibility to upgrade my parent's TV to HD eventually and still be able to watch standard DVD's. Their remote for a SD Sanyo TV they own was also acting up, so I thought this would be perfect, a universal remote to control the TV with the DVD player. Wrong...the universal remote does not have a code for the Sanyo TV...so I'll still need to get another remote for the TV.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Surpisingly compact.

    The control to open the disc drawer is on the unit not on the remote. The instructions are not at all clear about this. I sent the first unit delivered back because I could ...Read complete review

    The control to open the disc drawer is on the unit not on the remote. The instructions are not at all clear about this. I sent the first unit delivered back because I could not open the disc drawer. Finally with the second unit I found out how to do it. Otherwise the unit works well with a good picture using the component connection cable that comes with the unit.

    Reviewed by 15 customers

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    4.0

    Great value for the price

    By DD

    from Chicago

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Consistent Performance
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Easy To Use
    • High Quality Picture

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Bedroom
      • Home

      Comments about Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player:

      Easy to purchase. Shipped immediately. No cost shipping.
      Good product.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Great Little Player

      By JoJo51

      from Undisclosed

      Comments about Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player:

      I have a Sony 5 disc drawer player and a Sony BD player. Scratched, dirty discs, freeze up and won't play in any device. Handle your discs correctly and clean them and you'll enjoy this unit for a very long time.

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      1.0

      Lasts only one year!!

      By MenouToo

      from Utah

      Comments about Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player:

      No troubleshooting would make it work again. Had to throw away and now trying to find a new one. The shipping and repairs would cost more than the $50 purchase price.

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Really good basic DVD player

      By Jason

      from Chicago, IL

      About Me Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Compact
      • Consistent Performance
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Easy To Use
      • High Quality Picture

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home

        Comments about Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player:

        I had to return a similar Samsung unit that always made a sound when it spun, and also locked up. This one has been much better.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Great device!

        By TheTechHub

        from Beverly Hills, CA

        Comments about Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player:

        Overall, this is a really good device. But I recommend you to save your penny's, and buy a Blue-Ray player from Sony because its the next generation. The device is very good looking and the quality of the 1080 HP video is the greatest. But.... This device lacks some major items such as Internet connectivity, a "home-screen", and applications. The feel to the device and the remote seems really cheap.

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Stopped working

        By johnnysart

        from Albuquerque, NM

        Pros

        • Worked for almost four months

        Cons

        • Slow and stopped working.

        Best Uses

          Comments about Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player:

          It freezes up so the only way to get it to do anything is to unplug it every time. And sometimes it won't turn on.

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          4.0

          Love It!

          By Carole

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Casual User

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Easy To Use
          • High Quality Picture

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Bedroom
            • Home

            Comments about Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player:

            Use it to watch rental movie DVD's.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            3.0

            Surpisingly compact.

            By Bernie

            from Chicago, Illinois

            About Me Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Compact
            • High Quality Picture

            Cons

            • Confusing / Bad Remote Control

            Best Uses

            • Home

            Comments about Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player:

            The control to open the disc drawer is on the unit not on the remote. The instructions are not at all clear about this. I sent the first unit delivered back because I could not open the disc drawer. Finally with the second unit I found out how to do it. Otherwise the unit works well with a good picture using the component connection cable that comes with the unit.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            sony dvd

            By al

            from chicago

            About Me Casual User

            Pros

            • Easy To Set Up
            • Easy To Use
            • High Quality Picture

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player:

                There were 2 sonys listed. Bought the higher priced one Worth every penny

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Fabulous Value and Performance

                By Anonymous

                from sedona, az

                Pros

                • Plays even OLD DVD/CDs that were scratched

                Cons

                • none

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player:

                  We kept an old Kenny Chesney DVD for it cost a bit. Had real scratches and would NOT play in our $600 Onkyo. It plays FLAWLESS in our new Sony. Thanks guys!

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                  Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player

                  Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD Player

                  UPC Code: 027242788381
                  $44.00
                  Discontinued


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