RCA RC5240P DVD Player

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Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 17.2 x 3.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005ML6P
• Item model number: RC5240P
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,605 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 10, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

RCA's RC5240P DVD player is excellent fuel for your digital media desires. It plays not only DVD-videos, but also audio CDs, CD-R/CD-RW, video CDs, and even MP3-encoded CDs so you can listen for many hours at a time.

Component- and S-video outputs offer clearer, sharper pictures (with compatible TVs) than standard composite-video, and even with a standard connection, you'll enjoy 720 pixels per horizontal line with your favorite DVDs--more than twice the definition of standard VHS.

Enjoy convenient dynamic-range compression (which quiets loud explosions and effectively increases the dialogue level) with Dolby Digital-encoded programs--that's the lion's share of all DVDs--and an optical digital-audio output will transmit true 5.1-channel surround sound to your Dolby Digital-decoding surround receiver.

Black-level adjustment lets you tailor the player's image to your viewing environment, deepening the blacks for higher contrast in nighttime or theaterlike environments.

Playback features include multiple repeat and programming functions, multi-language/subtitle capability, parental controls, and multi-angle viewing (with compatible discs). A DVD/TV remote control is included with this player.

RCA provides a 90-day labor and one-year parts warranty.

Product Description

This RCA DVD Player will play DVDs but is also compatible with Audio CDs, CD-R/CD-RW, VCDs and MP3s. While watching your favorite movie, enjoy 720 pixels per horizontal line for crystal-clear detail and picture clarity. That is more than twice the definition of standard VHS. Enjoy CD Quality Sound and dynamic range compression (quiets loud explosions and increases dialogue) when you begin discovering the advantages of your DVD player.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

142 of 148 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD DVD PLAYER, October 16, 2001

By	John (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

I just bought this DVD player yesterday night at Radioshack and figured I would write a review on it to set some people's minds at ease, because when I was looking at reviews for DVD players to see which one to get, there were alot of people who said that certain players would freeze in the middle of a movie or the sound would drop out. Well, last night after hooking up the player to my TV (it took me a whole 10 seconds) I watched the Godfather Part I straight through and had no problems. Also, I should mention, I dropped it on the cement floor of my basement from about 5 feet and it works fine, it just has a scratch. The only complaint I have is that you can't access menu's without the remote and the remote was no where to be found in the box of my DVD player and that made me mad because I couldn't view any of the deleted scenes or any of the other special features. I was able to watch the movie, though, and that is a good thing. Anyway, I hope this helps you.

115 of 123 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Player for one who is searching!!!, August 7, 2001

By	Michael T. Wrench "Mike" (PA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This little player has it all. And what a job it does. It has a very low price that is good for people with the tight budget. This little machine will really impress you (it did to me)has all the features that you need plays mp3 and all of your cd-R/RW disc's.This machince is one of the best out there for a price like this!!!! so with that said, If you are looking for a great dvd player that is affordable look no further!!!!

68 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Discs get unusually hot, November 15, 2001

By	Paul (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

Not bad,It does all it says it does.dvd,vcd. Not to many bells and whistles though.user interface for mp3s is lacking. does not list entire file name. Letters are blocky. Not exactly like having windows media player on your tv. discs get unusually hot,hopefully doesn't become a problem. I bought it because my tv & sourround sys are also rca,for that I like it, one remote.Basically priced well for what it does but if you dont have other rca equip. might as well try some other brand.