Koss KS3151 Progressive Scan DVD Home Theater System

by Koss

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 5.2 x 11.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 38 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B00029U0ZO
• Item model number: KS3151
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #405,695 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 15, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

For small-scale entertainment with an option for large-scale expansion, Koss's stylish KS3151 features not only a powered 2.1-channel stereo speaker system, but a versatile, progressive-scan DVD/CD player, too. The complete listening system handles everything from DVD movies to JPEG image CDs and MP3/WMA music files, and--when it comes time to move to full-blown 5.1-channel surround--you can integrate it with an audio/video surround receiver along with a center-channel speaker and a pair of left/right surround speakers. By itself or with additional hardware, the KS3151 system would be great for gaming, too, especially when matched with a flat-panel LCD television.

The heart of the system is its arched, futuristic-looking source component, which houses both a disc player and its associated preamplifier circuitry (Dolby surround processing, equalizer settings, a radio tuner, and volume control). Antennas for FM and AM radio are included, and the drift-free PLL (phase-locked loop) digital tuner automatically seeks and locks in the strongest stations. You can store up to 20 stations in memory for 1-touch access.

The disc player handles a range of media, jumping effortlessly from DVD-Video movies to homemade DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW media. JPEG discs pop immediately into slideshow mode, filling the screen with vivid landscape images and top-to-bottom portrait shots. (Many DVD players will present images in the middle of the screen, filling otherwise usable space with black.) Zooming is an option for both movies and photos. With non-DVD discs, you can program tracks or images to play in a desired sequence (1 to 99).

For DVDs, you get 2 bookmarks (memory settings for finding your way back to the point, say, where your spouse nodded off) and multi-disc resume. If you're using a high-definition or HD-ready screen, you'll appreciate the progressive-scan video output. 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.

A special multipin cable transmits audio from the source unit to the subwoofer, which in turn amplifies audio for the subwoofer signal and the left/right speakers. The amplifier pumps 50 watts to each of the speakers, while the sub itself benefits from 100 watts to give your movies' and games' ".1" LFE (low-frequency effects) signal some kick.

The source unit's rear panel offers a stereo RCA auxiliary input (for a PC or cassette deck), optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs for use with a CD recorder or for hookup with an optional AV surround receiver.

What's in the Box
DVD player/preamplifier, 1 subwoofer/amplifier, 1 system cable, 2 satellite speakers, a remote control, FM/AM antennas, color-coded speaker wires, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Full featured Progressive Scan DVD and Audio CD player with 200 Watts of Total output power plays almost all disc formats. Play your DVD, VCD, SVCD, DVD-R, -RW, +R, and +RW discs as well as Audio CD (CD-DA), Burned CD-R, CD-RW, MP3/WMA encoded discs and your JPEG Picture CD's in the comfort of your entertainment area. 200 Watts will shake your home through the Dolby Digital 2.1 Amplifier. 50 Watts of output per channel and the added 'umpf' of 100 watts through the sub woofer. Set up menu makes it easy to adjust sound, movie options as well as setting up programs for play. Drop down Active Navigation makes it easy to change things such as subtitles, picture format, chapter selections, book marks, and other features. Resume Play feature allows up to 5 DVD disc to be played partially, removed to play another DVD, and placed back in to start where it was stopped. The player offers a full menu of audio options and programs all programmed from your TV screen. Play burned MP3 and WMA CD's in full Dolby Digital sound quality. The JPEG Picture CD compatibility allows the user to build and watch JPEG pictures on the TV (up to 5 MB size photo's) and, the system allows for mixed JPEG and MP3/WMA files to be played simultaneously. Has full feature remote control, with the A/V input allowing use of VCR, Satellite, Cable Box, or other equipment. Digital Input allows you to plug in and secure the best audio sound possible from other digital equipment. The PLL AM/FM Digital Tuner with pre-set memories rounds the system out. Listen to your favorite radio stations with the simple press of a button. Set up is even easier. Color coded speaker connections and wire make it a snap and the best part is, it all runs through the sub woofer so there is no running of speaker wires from the unit giving it a much cleaner and organized look. The System Link Cable passes through all the sound to the sub woofer and speakers.