Sony DVP-NS77H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player with HDMI Output, Black

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 19.7 x 5 inches ; 6.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 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: B000SDNMHW
• Item model number: DVP-NS77H/B
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,287 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #80 in Electronics > Televisions & Video > DVD Players & Recorders > DVD Players

Product Description

HDMI¿ Output with 720P/1080p upscaling of DVD Media --- Reads the data on a standard DVD at 480P and maximizes the video resolution to best fit your HDMI compatible TV. This allows for you to enjoy the best in video performance while delivering digital Video and Audio over one simple cable. BRAVIA Theatre¿ Sync2 --- As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA¿ Theater Sync to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with a select number of BRAVIA¿ televisions and other Sony audio and video components, in addition to audio and video transmission, will transmit control functions via the HDMI¿ cable. With "One Touch Play," operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the A/V component(s) turn on then the BRAVIA¿ television turn on and switch to the correct video input&Simple&Easy&BRAVIA¿ Theater Sync.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

96 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great buy, great quality - happy customer!, August 9, 2007

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audiophilewannabe "4 luv of things digital" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony DVP-NS77H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player with HDMI Output, Black (Electronics)

I previously bought the Samsung DVD-1080P7 upconverting DVD player but returned it due to a few issues with quality/user control over various functions (you can see my full review under the Amazon page for that player). I bought this one basically because I trust the Sony brand and it was their new release of a 1080p upconverting DVD player.

I am very happy with this player. Setup was quick and easy. The menu is much more detailed with greater user control over the DVD functions than the equivalent Samsung model that I returned.

Once configured (which took about a minute and a half - not very long at all!), the picture and sound output were excellent! No complaints on the output quality whatsoever.

Similar with other Sony DVD players I have had, initial loading of DVDs in the player takes a bit longer than the average player. This is a small sacrifice I am willing to accept for the higher quality in other areas, especially when compared to the Samsung that I had previously purchased.

I would definitely recommend this DVD player!

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid upconverting player, August 1, 2007

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F. Lepere (Windsor, NS, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony DVP-NS77H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player with HDMI Output, Black (Electronics)

Bought this a few days ago. Attractive black appearance with decent build quality. Relatively slow loading of DVDs. User friendly menu system with good control over video and audio functions. Optical digital audio out not found on many players in this price range. Remote is acceptable but not lighted. Blue HDMI light on front panel may bother some. Gets a bit warm after extended use; not recommended for use inside a cabinet. Not Divx compatible. Upconversion of DVDs through HDMI port can be very good depending on the source quality (newer DVDs are better). A good, reasonably priced interim solution until the HD format wars are over. Can make your existing library look better depending on the upconversion capabilities of your HDTV.

68 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful DVD player and a must for HDTV, October 2, 2007

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Traveler (Del Mar, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony DVP-NS77H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player with HDMI Output, Black (Electronics)

I recommend purchasing the Sony DVP-NS77H for anyone that has a HDTV for the following reasons:

1) Most HDTVs have additional features when fed 1080i or 1080p signals...and the Sony does both (be aware that some upscaling dvd players will only send 1080i signals...when the 1080p signals are superior. HDTV features include the picture format (ie 'justscan' sizing with Samsungs)

2) Picture quality looks better with a good upscaling dvd player and the Sony does a fine job.

3) Even if the picture quality doesn't improve from upscaling...most HDTV sets have HDMI inputs...which will allow for digital signals to be received from dvd players. The advantage is that digital will not have any corruption from interference. You get the true signals.

4) The Sony has both coaxial and optical audio outputs. Clearer signals to your home theatre sound system.

5) The Sony probably will be better able to play all disks. Some other brands from past experience is where it may not be able to read warped or scratched disks...like the ones you will get from NetFlixs or Blockbuster Online. A must if you rent dvds through the mail.

6) The Sony name...trustworthy. Overall...there aren't too many makers. I would perhaps consider a Panasonic...but there are just so many other names that I wouldn't go for.

I highly recommend the Sony dvd player. It works well with my Samsung HLT6187 and I am sure it will work well with any system.