JVC XV-N50BK Slim DVD Player , Black

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• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008VEKC
• Item model number: XVN50BK
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #56,876 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 17, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Early Adopters Pick: April 2003 JVC's XV-N50BK is the world's slimmest DVD player.

With its elegant slim-line design and ice-blue illuminated front panel, the XV-N50BK DVD player is not only versatile, but beautiful. And it handles everything from DVD-Video and standard audio CD to audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, MP3 and WMA CD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and even CDs filled with JPEG image files so you can watch digital slide shows on television.

JVC's 1-bit P.E.M. D.D. audio converter achieves terrific sonic resolution with a high signal-to-noise ratio. The XV-N50BK has been optimized for the high sampling frequency of 192 kHz, providing an extra-wide dynamic range to realize the benefits of high-spec DVD sources. The model's 10-bit, 54 MHz video sampling frequency ensures detailed images and clear, pure colors for DVD movies. And, with seven parameters to adjust, the unit's Video Fine Processor (VFP) provides exceptional versatility in fine-tuning images to personal preferences. The player provides a choice of either optical or coaxial digital-audio output for routing Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1-channel surround signals to a compatible audio/video receiver.

A high-resolution onscreen graphical user interface (GUI) allows Windows-like interactive operation with tool bars superimposed onto the TV screen for simple, point-and-click operation. Other conveniences include AV CompuLink (which optimizes performance when using the player in conjunction with other JVC equipment), Quick Start, 1.5x playback with sound, 13-step zoom, and screen fill (which zooms in on a DVD image to eliminate letterbox "bars" on the TV screen).

Product Description
This new JVC XV-N50BK introduces slim (45mm) and stylish design for a "all-in-one" player that people are looking for. Instantly you will notice the stylish blue illuminated front panel. The illumination is also dimmable when wanted. Not only does it play DVD & CD; it also plays the new CD-R/RW recordable CD formats, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW SVCD, VCD, JPEG, WMA and MP3 formats. Don't let the slim design fool you, the XV-N50BK is packed with many exciting features such as Express Play Start, New high-resolution GUI (Graphical User Interface), 3-D Phonic sound, variable and slow search, 6-Step zoom play, digest and strobe play, angle list and resume function. Optical and Coaxial digital audio outputs with Dolby Digital & DTS pass-through are provided for easy connection to any system.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Im very analretentive about what I buy., January 11, 2004

By	F. Cage (East Coast USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Im the type who researches exaustively about any product before I buy it. I know Im a freak compared to others but I usually end up with the best for what I have to spend. I bought this 3 weeks ago and I haven't noticed any stutter or any other issues. It plays and looks fantastic using component output. I have one week left before I can return it but so far Im pleased. I used the Playstation 2 and a Sony Portable DVD player before this one and the JVC blows them out of the water.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a Jvc fan, November 15, 2003

By A Customer

Im not a fan of JVC, however I am open minded and I checked this baby out really good before I bought it. I took a couple of my dvd-r's and a factory dvd with me. I was amazed when it played everything I threw at it. It doesnt play dvd ram however. I seen
no stuttering problem at all,must have got a good one. I ended
up buying it. Ive been a audio/video enthusiast for sometime and
this is my second progressive scan player. The one I took home is
a good one too, I havnt had a single problem with it so far. It
even displays the folders you put your windows media files in from your computer (Handy). The only reason Im not giving it 5
stars is I do agree with one other reviewer, The blue light on the loading tray is a little distracting, but when you dim it, it
can be gotten used too. I love the looks but I like the prformance alot better. If you Like JVC you will love this player
because its compu-link system will easily intigrate with your JVC
audio system. If your not a JVC fan like me you will love it for its price vs. the loads of features.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little player, May 13, 2003

By	vk (TN) - See all my reviews

I bought this player to replace an older Toshiba and an audiologic. I have tested this with 6 brands of DVD-R discs and one DVD+RW disc as well as various CDR's and it has worked without a hitch on everything. There are only two complaints that I have about this player so far that keeps it from a 5 stars in my eyes. First, it won't play mp3's that are put onto DVD's. I tried a $50 apex player and it did them fine. Second, when playing VCD's it says PBC in the display window and won't display the countdown timer like it does with DVD's. I really like to see how far I am into a movie. Aside from those two things it has been a great player and I only wish my TV would handle progressive scan. Oh, when they say slim, they mean slim. The thing is hardly taller than a VHS tape.