| Brand Name: | Panasonic |
Product Specifications
Technical Details
- Portable DVD player with 9-inch, 16:9 high-resolution VGA LCD screen
- Adjustable arm allows for increased options when choosing a viewing angle
- Compatible with DVD-Video, 2-channel DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, video and audio CDs, MP3 CDs, WMA CDs, HighMAT
- High-speed, 5-step Smooth Motion Scan provides crystal-clear forward and reverse scan
- Features built-in stereo speakers, playback time of 2.5 hours
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Larger than most portable disc players but still far more portable than a laptop, Panasonic's DVD-LX8 DVD player offers a 9-inch, 16:9 aspect-ratio (wide) screen whose adjustable "Mono Arm" broadens the range of available viewing angles, making the player perfect for suddenly bright and suddenly dark airplane cabins or desktop use in an office. The player handles DVD-Video, high-resolution DVD-Audio, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM playback--as well as standard and recordable audio CDs, including MP3- and WMA-encoded discs. Its slender chassis holds a built-in rechargeable battery good for about 2.5 hours between charges.
Designed to take full advantage of both audio and traditional video DVD formats, the DVD-LX8 delivers super high-fidelity (192 kHz/24-bit) sound of DVD-Audio. DVD-Audio software titles offer classic music titles in both multichannel and stereo, though be aware that this model plays discs in stereo only. Most DVD-A discs have compressed Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 surround tracks, however; these can be passed through the unit's digital-audio output to a compatible surround receiver and speaker system.
Audio features also include DTS and Dolby Digital 2-channel decoding and multichannel passthrough, built-in stereo speakers, and Panasonic's Dialogue Enhancer for DVD movie viewing. Advanced Surround Sound (VSS) simulates surround effects from any two speakers or from headphones.
Cinema Mode reduces the detrimental effects of screen glare from ambient light, rendering cinematic colors in pictures that are gentle on the eyes. Further, Cinema Mode improves the visibility of details in dark scenes by automatically adjusting picture contrast. High-speed, five-step Smooth Motion Scan provides crystal-clear forward and reverse scan. At the highest setting, the unit scans at an incredible 200 times normal speed. Panasonic's Dialog Enhancer boosts the center channel volume--where most of the principal dialogue emanates when playing a Dolby Digital 5.1 disc--by 6 dB.
This player is HighMAT compatible. High-Performance Media Access Technology is a standard codeveloped by Panasonic and Microsoft to improve interoperability for digital media programming between PCs and electronics devices. HighMAT provides an efficient method for arranging digital photo, music, and video collections on recordable media.
What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, AC adapter, audio/video cables, rechargeable battery pack, user's manual, and warranty information.
Product Description
PANASONIC DVD-LX8 -- Enjoy your favorite movies, music and more with this extravagantly versatile and eminently portable player! 54MHz / 10-bit Video D/A Conversion 192kHz / 24-bit Audio D/A Converter Built-in Dolby Digital & DTS Decoding Integrated stereo speakers Zoom functions Rechargeable battery delivers up to 2.5 hours of DVD play per charge Includes AC adapter, A/V Cables, rechargeable battery pack S-Video, Component & Composite Video Outputs Optical Digital Output Headphone Output Dimensions - 1-7/32H x 9-1/8W x 6-27/32D; Weighs 2.64 Pounds
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72 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding buy for the price,
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This review is from: Panasonic DVD-LX8 9-Inch LCD Portable DVD Player (Electronics)
I researched portable DVD players for some time and found that Panasonic had the best products. I finally settled on this model after trying out three (the LA-95, the LX-9, and the LX-8) in a store. The LX-8 has not disappointed. We have used it on four road trips throughout Europe with NO problems. My daughter even dropped it off her lap and it did not miss a beat. The ability of the screen to move in any vertical direction (including flat) is a hugh bonus. It bascially eliminates any glare on the screen.
The only minus I would say would be the life of the battery. It lasts about 2 hours and 20 minutes on a full charge. We had to get a car adapter so that it could be played longer on trips. Another benefit if you are planning to use the player overseas is that it takes 110-240 Volts and 50-60 Hz so that you can charge it over in Europe using the provided power cord. I would highly recommend this player to anyone. It certainly is worth the price. Brad
61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Answers I couldn't find from other reviews here,
By Rod (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Panasonic DVD-LX8 9-Inch LCD Portable DVD Player (Electronics)
After much research, I was convinced that the Panasonic portable DVD players were the best. More expensive than many but worth the price. Seeing Nemo play on it convinced me and my spouse. Terrific screen resolution. I decided I wouldn't use the external speakers or the card slot on the LX9 and the LX8 was otherwise the same unit and cheaper. I haven't been disappointed. We love it. After reading reviews here on the LX8 and the Lx9, I was concerned about the heat discharge if it was in your lap. That has not been a problem. I was especially concerned about the short battery time on the factory battery. I opted to buy a Lenmar DVDP501 battery pack (6800 mAh)that attaches underneath the unit and does not require carrying along an extra charger. With the combined batteries I get 8 hours of play time at mid-level screen brightness, which is fine. This extra battery was definitely the way to go. Just to test it, I set the brightness at full level and got 6 hours and 40 minutes of play time. The normal 8 hours is plenty for me on any flight. Panasonic is running a special now for a free $29 travel case and a free airplane/car travel adapter), both by rebate. You won't be sorry with this player, if you get the extra battery.
36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT PLAYER, VERY PRICEY AND MISSING SOME FEATURES,
By Mighty Megatron "megatron" (Pittsburg, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Panasonic DVD-LX8 9-Inch LCD Portable DVD Player (Electronics)
Alright, I had this thing for about 2 weeks when I returned it. The picture is awesome, very clear and the sound from the little speakers is superb. I bought it in a retail store for $699. Very expensive. The battery may last 2.5 hours but not with the brightness turned up. My biggest complaint is that it DOES NOT have an AUX imput feature. For that much $ I wanted a little monitor that I could plug whatever I wanted into. You cant with this one, you can only use it as a disc player. Also it does not have the card slot. The best things are the flip flop screen that is nice but not necessary and the fact that it does have progressive scan (or so the box states). Its a great player but the high price tag along with the missing AUX made me pass on it. I think I will get the DVD-LA95 from Panasonic, a price drop has made it a good buy.
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