New Panasonic DVD Player Plays DIVX DISCS, DVD discs and Audio CDís
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company has announced the roll-out of its first DIVX compatible DVD player, model DVD-X410. The cutting-edge product combines the incredible auio and video performance of DVD with the convenience of DIVX. "" Divx is yet anoterh feature that Panasonic is proud to offer to consumers,"" says Rusty Osterstock, Assistant General Manager for Panasonicís consumer DVD division. ""By providing multi-use products that give users a number of viewwing and listening options, Panasonic is helping consumer maximize their spending dollars as well as their freedom in DVD choices."" The new Panasonic DVD-X410 player is fuly compatible with all Divx functions and options. ""The DVD format revolutionized the way you watch movies,"" says Osterstock. ""Now Divx offers unprecendted viewing options for DVD movie enthusiasts."" This new Panasonic DVD palyer also features many high-end features and enhancements. A 10-bit video D/A converter for crisp, detailed images. A Five-Speed Smooth Motion Scan & Slow function provides crystal-clear scan quality in both forward and reverse modes, while Auto Switching Field/Frame Still reporduces still images in incredible detail regardless of the video source. Supporting the playerís high-resolution video capabiltiy is superior audio. A 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converter maximizes DVD audio performance by handling one of the highest levels of audio quality in the DVD format. And because of built-in Virtual Surround Sound in this player, users can experience a rear surround sound effect using only two front speakers. Additionally, a headphone jack with volume control enables private viewing of a favorite DVD disc. The DVD-X410 also includes an output jack for connection to optional DolbyÆ Digital & DTS 5.1 channel surround sound decoders. The DVD player is also user-friendly. Easy to use on-screen menu icons and scrolling text display facilitate control of a variety of settings via the remote control, such as listening to any one of up to 8 different languages, and viewing subtitles in up to 32 languages. The Panasonic DVD-X410 DVD player is currently available at a suggested retail price of $549.00.