Denon DVD-555S Progressive-Scan DVD Player

by Denon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 17 x 3 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00065HLSS
• Item model number: DVD-555S
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,504 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Give your home theater an affordable infusion of high-quality picture and sound with Denon's DVD-555S DVD player. The slim, silver player will let you enjoy your recordable CDs filled with MP3 and Windows Media Audio files (including WMA 9) in addition to playing DVD-Video, recordable DVD (video-mode DVD-RW and DVD+R/+RW), and recordable CD configured for digital photo viewing (JPEG image CD, Kodak Picture CD, and Fujicolor CD).

For its video stage, the DVD-555S employs dual, discrete 54 MHz, 10-bit video digital-to-analog conversion (1 chip each for progressive and interlaced outputs). 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 picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts (appreciable on high-definition and HD-ready TVs).

A 2 MB memory buffer decreases layer-change pauses or pickup dropouts during DVD playback, and standard composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with just about any television.

The player uses Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192 kHz audio DACs (PCM-1756) for pristine sound from DVDs and CDs, and both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (1 each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for direct connection with your audio/video receiver. The digital-audio outputs are configurable for 24-bit, 96 kHz PCM passthrough to compatible receivers and stand-alone DACs.

Other features include picture zoom, black-level control, and remote ports for hookup and operation in concert with other Denon equipment.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries (2 AA), a user's manual, a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, an AC power cord, a service-station list, and a warranty card.

Product Description

Progressive Scan DVD Video Player · Plays CD, DVD, DVD-/+R/RW (Video), CD-R and CD-RW music discs · Built-in Windows Media Audio (WMA 9) and MP3 Decoders for CD-R/RW encoded discs · 10 bit, 54 MHz video DAC · 2 MB Memory Buffer to decrease or eliminate layer change pauses or pickup dropout · 24 bit, 192 kHz DACs · Real 24 bit, 96 kHz digital output capability · Dolby Digital & DTS digital outputs · Optical and Coaxial digital outputs · S & Composite video outputs · Component video outputs (Y, Pr, Pb) · On Screen Display · JPEG Slide Show Viewer · Kodak/FUJI Picture CD Compatible · Passes PLUGE (below black) · Silver Finish Only ·

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All around performer, December 4, 2005

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ohGr "ohgrfreak" (West Des Moines, Ia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Denon DVD-555S Progressive-Scan DVD Player (Electronics)

I bought this DVD player at Ultimate Electronics for fairly cheap. Considering that this is a Denon we are talking about, you get a lot for the price.

I bought this unit for it's DVD-R reading capabilities, and for the most part, it has surpassed my already high expectations. DVD-R playback is for the most part well done, as is the MP3 playback with it's easy to use interface.

The unit looks nice too, silver face with the neat green light around the on/off button is a nice touch. The fit and finish is to be expected with such a low-end product (Well, the lowest in Denon's line anyway). The disc tray does not line up well with the face, but as I said before, for the price, you really get a lot, but it's still Denon's low end.

I would reccomend this item to anyone who's looking for a cheap player that does most, who also want to name drop a reveered brand.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice dvd player...Entry level machine from denon., November 18, 2005

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stewart L (flushing ,ny) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Denon DVD-555S Progressive-Scan DVD Player (Electronics)

This is a good machine.Unfortunatly,it is over priced,and noisy..I purchased the unit two weeks ago for 10 bucks off the regular price...The sound was not as clean as i expected...The machine locked up in freeze frame.Unplugging machine,cleared the problem...While i most likely received a defective unit...I exchanged the player for a pioneer dvd player...There are better players out their,for less,that are more reliable...If you purchase the denon..."please make sure the retailer has a good defective/exchange-refund policy."

9 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You can get a lot more elsewhere..., December 25, 2004

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Rusty (Fremont, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Denon DVD-555S Progressive-Scan DVD Player (Electronics)

Firstly, I am an audiophile, and my purchase was mainly for CD's. Since no one makes single CD players anymore aside from the really high end, I thought I go for a DVD player instead. CD's don't sound as good as analog records, as all audiophiles know. But I am not willing to spend thousands on an audiophile CD player, which still does not compare to the best turntables or even my not so expensive turntable. So I figure Denon may be a step above the typical Japanese brands. Well, I compared this unit to a Sony DVD that I purchased about 4 years ago. The sound of the Denon is more polite and detailed than the Sony, but the Sony is more lively. If I have to live with one, I probably go with the Denon. However, the difference is certainly NOT worth the price premium that Denon demands, especially on this model. In fact, what I disliked most about the Denon is the build; this model is cheap and flimsy, even worse than the no-name brands. For less money, one can get the latest Sony with SACD playback, a feature that the Denon lacks. Also, even the cheap Sony's look and feel more substantial than this Denon. Oh yes, the Denon transport is also noisy. My old Sony DVD was quiet; Denon made a click click click noise. So I think I will try out the latest Sonys and even the Onkyos, which are much nicer built than the cheap Denons.