Koss KS4127 Progressive-Scan DVD Player

by Koss

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 2 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 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: B00029U112
• Item model number: KS4127
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #346,586 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Progressive Scan DVD and Audio CD Player features disc playback of DVD, VCD, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW discs. Also plays back CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 & WMA encoded burned discs, and JPEG Picture CD's (individual JPG file up to 5MB). Progressive scan gives true digital experience when connected to HDTV and the best quality when connected to standard TV's through the component output. S Video and Composite video outputs are also available for those TV's not equipped for component or progressive scan feeds. Digital output for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS audio passthrough from DVD player to Home Theater system. The system plays virtually all discs available, and its Active Navigation and Menu Controls allow the user to set up each DVD to the TV being used along with the added benefits of language selection, zoom (X5), Fast and Slow Forward and Reverse, Chapter skip, audio set up, and other features to make each movie or audio disc perform to the best standards. Includes full function remote control (with 2 AAA batteries included) and 3 way composite video cable so it can be opened and connected to most TV's right out of the box. The Audio CD features are seen on the TV and programming can be done on a TV Screen. JPEG picture CD capabilities allows to build a slide show with the pictures and encoded MP3/WMA music (when pictures and music are encoded onto single disc). Unit shows track/chapter, time, and other information. Basic use buttons allow play from the unit (if remote is not handy or lost). The slim line of the system fits comfortably into standard cabinets

Customer Reviews

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0 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Koss DVD player vs. VCR's, November 16, 2005

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India G. (Michigan,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Koss KS4127 Progressive-Scan DVD Player (Electronics)

This Koss DVD player is a fine choice of purchase and would most likely be chosen over a VCR. It is more advanced and may be more expensive (for some) due to its superiority. In order to use this DVD system compact discs are needed (DVD's). These are also expensive, as VHS tapes once were. The prices are increased as a new releases come out in stores. This Koss DVD player would also be considered costly due to its rather convenient storage. It is flat and elongated, therefore easy to store in slender storage areas and most likely will go unnoticed.

VCR's, compared to the Koss DVD player, are considerably inexpensive. They have been around for several years and their value has decreased. The tapes (VHS's) are even cheaper at the present time due to the lack of purchase. An old DVD would most likely be more expensive than a new VHS tape. VCR's are bigger, wider and bulkier than this DVD player and is suggestively another reason why a VCR would cost less than this Koss DVD player.

The Koss DVD Player allows us to save a great deal of time because of its rapidity. With the push of a button it can go directly to the scene of choice. It is also able to fast forward and rewind at different paces. You can skip all the previews in no time and begin watching your movie right away. In all, this DVD player has amazing alacrity.

In comparison with this DVD player, a VCR is much slower. It tends to take at least five minutes to completely rewind. With a VCR there is also a wait through previews. Although the previews can be skipped, you can't go directly to the movie without fast forwarding. VCR's don't have the speed of the Koss DVD player.

This DVD player provides a few things that make it a first choice over VCR's. It provides accessibility to the many extras that a DVD maintains. Some DVD's have movie extras such as deleted scenes and games, which a VHS doesn't have. With this DVD player it is possible to download movies onto a compact disc from computers when it is unavailable in stores and be able to watch them. Whereas, with a VCR the only thing that can be done is to tape the movie from off of the television. The DVD player also provides more clarity. As long as the DVD isn't scratched you will be able to watch a movie without any problems. In contrast a VCR can have tracking problems and the tape could end up breaking inside the VCR by its film getting tangled in the inside. In the end you can have a VCR, which is of good quality and cheaper, but slower and lacks updated technology or the Koss DVD player that is of good quality, expensive, and faster.