Customer Reviews

Panasonic DVD-LX9 9-Inch Portable DVD Player

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I just got this item and it works great. Sharp picture, good quality sound, and ultra slim design. Here's some additional info that may not be readily apparent from the item's description:

- The remote has a volume control, which I understand was not available on the previous 9" model.

- The unit DOES have built-in stereo speakers, but the sound is noticeably weaker compared with the included mini-tower speakers.

- The mini-tower speakers will only operate with the docking cradle and they are not magnetically shielded. Built-in speakers go null when unit is docked.

- Both the built-in speakers and the mini-tower speakers can distort when the volume is cranked (~85% of maximum), or if the scene has a lot of bass, but otherwise the sound is fairly good.

- The docking cradle has discreet RCA-type outs for left, right, center, left surround, right surround, and subwoofer. So it can do its own 5.1 and DTS decoding, or you can go digital optical out from the unit itself into a receiver with a decoder (optical cable not included). You can also go stereo analog out from the unit (cable for this is included).

- Video outs from the cradle include component video, S-video, and composite video. Video outs from the unit are composite video only and a special cable for this is included (mini-jack plug on one end and RCA plug on the other).

- This unit works great as a monitor for other equipment like camcorders. In fact, you can use the specialized cables as mentioned above and the unit's outputs instantly become the inputs when you hit the AUX button. Pretty cool!

- There is a spring loaded jog dial on the unit for fast-forward and rewind.

- The unit's main "joystick" pulses and glows neon blue making you feel like the proud owner of something super-tech and expensive. It is the only button on the unit that lights up. The buttons on the remote do not light up either.

- The screen tends to clop shut when closing it, so be careful with that. It does have some glued on rubber bumpers to soften the blow though.

- No case is included, but I understand Panasonic sells one for 9" portables. A sturdy custom piece of bubble-wrap is included that can act as a temporary case so you can take the unit on the go until you find a real one.

I owned a Panasonic DVD-LA95 Portable DVD Player and was very happy with it, with the exception of the screen resolution (432x234 DPI). I've passed it along to a family member. There were times when it was like watching a movie through a wire mesh screen. Needless to say, I monitored the internet for the next update. The Panasonic DVD-LX9 Portable DVD Player has a screen resolution of 800x480. The display on this model is EXCELLENT... after minor adjustments of the default settings. DVD movies displayed on this model are comparable to the progressive scan picture on a HDTV. Movies are now a joy to watch. The built-in progressive scan feature of this model is only available at the component video output terminal on the multi cradle/docking station. The optional battery pack (CGP-H501) used with the DVD-LA95 also works with the DVD-LX9. The DVD-LX9 remote control includes the ability to adjust the player's built-in speaker volume. A definite plus. The multi cradle/docking station makes it more practical to use the DVD-LX9 with a television at home while also ensuring that it is quickly available for unexpected road trips and/or travel... no wires to disconnect and wrap-up to take along. The DVD-LX9 has numerious features and capabilities that I will not address. The main purpose of the DVD-LX9 is to watch movies on the go, utilizing the built-in display... and it does a very good job at that and has an excellant display. I highly recommend this unit for home and mobile use.

Awesome unit! I just purchased the Panasonic DVD-LX9 for myself for use while traveling (if you purchase one before March 26 of 2005, Panasonic has a rebate form at their website for a free carrying case and car/airplane adapter)....It is a great unit! I work in the television industry, and I like to have video that looks gooood! This unit does not disappoint!! The picture is incredible, and the colors are brilliant. With 3 weeks of ownership under my belt, the only complaint I have is that the battery supplied with the unit only holds a 2 - 2.5 hour charge. A bit frustrating when using it this past weekend to help keep our 16 month old occupied (with Baby Einstein DVDs) during a 9 hour car ride. A quick stop to my favorite chain electronics store, and $13 later I had a cigarette lighter power adapter, and we were good to go! The docking station that comes with the unit is nice but not really a necessitity...I have no complaints with that either, I didn't really even need it, but I was able to get the model with the docking station for less than the DVD-LX8. I'd give the unit 4.5 stars, but that isn't an otion.

Had this unit for two weeks and it is great. It plays all types of media list in description on panasonic.com PLUS DVD-RW. I have a sony recorder RDR-GX7 (great recorder), and it records dvd-rw. The LX9 Plays it without problems even though the manuel says it does not it does.
picture quality is great and many menu features which help tweek picture. I have not used it on battery long enough to determine how long it last but it comes with a cord so use it instead.
music cd's work great, cdr and cdrw with mp3s only. It does not take long to load up as some reviews added.
overall another qualitly product from panasonic. I highly recommond.
I used the external speakers and must admit they are pretty good. a little flimsly but sound wise pretty good.
the internal speakers are loud enough however.
if you want a unit that plays mostly any disk out there, you cant go wrong with the panasonic LX-9

This will not be a techinical review, instead, I want to say that compared to the other two (yes two!) portable dvd players that I've purchased in the last two years for my son, this Panasonic is heads above the rest in quality!

So my review is about the longevity of this product, compared to the junk out there now that you buy and a month later, it will no longer work. My player is now over 3yrs old, and running like the first day I bought it.

The one thing I wish that companies would work on, is making the "eye" that reads disks be retractable somehow so little fingers do not touch it as the disks are being changed.

I wanted to buy my wife a portable DVD player and reviewed several models to include "hands-on" demos and the quality of the Panasonic easily beats them all. The number one feature to consider, of course, is picture quality and the LA-9 mimics a HD picture --truly amazing for such a small unit. The LA-9 is pricy but well worth the cost. We often take plane trips lasting 3-5 hours so it got even pricier as we also bought the optional battery pack for longer play and sound cancelling earphones. The cradle is a big plus as we use it to play DVDs through our kitchen TV. All in all, a VERY flexible unit with features galore for either travel or at-home use. If you can afford it, this is the one to get.

I purchased the LX9 complete with cradle, external speakers and leather case - for a total of $800 in 2004. Until now I have been very pleased with it. However, the detachable built-in battery has just gone bad. Without it, you cannot play the unit at all - even with mains power ! Panasonic has helpfully discontinued making the battery. So my expensive investment is now quite useless !! All Panasonic is prepared to do is offer me a small discount to buy a new and inferior Panasonic unit with no speakers. My advice to all would-be buyers is : MAKE SURE PANASONIC PLANS TO KEEP MAKING THE BATTERY BEFORE YOU BUY ANY OF THEIR PORTABLE DVD PLAYERS !!! IF NOT - DON'T BUY !!! Sadly, Panasonic has become a company that no longer believes in customer support. I guess it got too big to care any more. So, in future I'm buying Sony !!

The product is great.
It works perfectly and the image quality is impressive.
After using I wondered though if my $800 could have been
better spent on a Laptop computer with a DVD Player
Other than that it is the best out on the market.

The product is great.
It works perfectly and the image quality is impressive.
After using I wondered though if my $800 could have been
better spent on a Laptop computer with a DVD Player
Other than that it is the best out on the market.

"Panasonic stands for a commitment to quality, value and innovation, bringing you ideas for life." The company is now trying to preserve this promise and reputation as one of the top competitors in today's digital market. Panasonic's latest release is the DVD-LX9 portable DVD player. Let's find out how it ranks among others in the field as we put it to the test....full review @ Bytesector.com