Sony DVP-NS300S DVD Player (Silver)

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [1.31mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 2.8 x 10 inches ; 6.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005KG4M
• Item model number: DVPNS300
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #257,919 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Equipped with a number of features that enhance the movie-viewing experience, the Sony DVP-NS300S DVD player offers sophisticated function at an entry-level price. The unit includes a 10-bit/27 MHz video digital-to-analog converter, which smoothly re-creates the color gradations and contrast of the source material for a superior picture. It also employs block noise reduction, which minimizes the information bits that often interfere with DVD images, along with a component video output that ensures the highest possible picture clarity through your TV.

The DVP-NS300S also offers a host of audio enhancements, including Dolby Digital and DTS outputs that deliver 5.1-channel surround when connected to a compatible receiver. The unit also contains Digital Cinema Sound--which replicates the acoustic performance of Hollywood's greatest sound stages--and virtual surround for users who want to simulate 5.1-channel sound in a two-speaker setup. Parents will rest easy with the included parental lock feature, while everyone will appreciate the CD and DVD Text options, which displays artists, titles, and even jacket covers on the front panel and TV screen.

In addition to the component-video output, the DVP-NS300S offers an S-video output and two composite outputs, along with both an optical and coaxial digital output. Other features include instant replay, a quick setup function, and a multibrand remote control. And people with old DVDs and CDs needn't fret, as the player's Precision Drive 2 system reads discs that are in less-than-perfect condition, eliminating errors in playback.

What's in the Box
DVD player, A/V cord, remote control, two AA batteries, user's manual.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Picture!, August 11, 2001

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William Bate (Reston, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony DVP-NS300S DVD Player (Silver) (Electronics)

I purchased this DVD player a few months ago along with the rest of my home theater system. I investigated every aspect of the player and compared it with others in the same price class. Without a doubt the Sony DVP-NS300S is superior. The Phillips and Panasonic do not produce quite the same, tight picture. Plus, I read that the Sony DVD players read scratched DVDs the best [just a note if you rent more than buy]. I'm not sure about the other review, but I have no trouble playing CD-Rs, but CD-RWs do not play.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entry-level DVD Player from Sony Really Rocks, April 9, 2002

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Luis A. Tiongson (Pasay City, Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony DVP-NS300S DVD Player (Silver) (Electronics)

What first attracted me about this player is its appearance. Slim, neat-looking and cool silver finish. Has several useful features which includes, Block Noise Reduction which improves the picture on screen, a very fine sound (96kHz 24Bit), component video output, digital outputs... At its price range, it surely has several flaws. Inability to play CD-Rs, MP3s.. lack of numeric keys on the remote and a noisy dvd/tray mechanism. What it lacks in features will surely be overwhelmingly compensated for by its outstanding picture and fine sound.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quality Basic Player with Exceptional Laser Head, February 21, 2002

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William (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony DVP-NS300S DVD Player (Silver) (Electronics)

I bought my DVD player to play DVD movies very well - ie. good picture, good sound. I didn't buy it to play 'copied' audio cd's, or MP3's so I dont care if this unit doesn't do that. There are DVD players out there that will do all that & more for the same price as this Sony - but at the end of the day ask yourself 'are they cutting corners to give me all that?'. The Sony is a stylish slim-line machine WHICH does the main job it was intended to - play dvd's (it does play purchased audio cd's, by the way). Ask yourself this question before buying your DVD Player - Is a machine with basic features but a quality laser important - or a machine with a mediocre laser and stacks of mostly unncessary features (eg. zoom) important?