Specifications

PLAYBACK SYSTEM

DVD-Video

Video CD

CD (CD-R and CD-RW)

DVD+RW

OPTICAL READOUT SYSTEM

Lasertype

Semiconductor AlGaAs

Numerical Aperture

0.60 (DVD)

 

 

0.45 (VCD/CD)

 

Wavelength

650 nm (DVD)

 

 

780 nm (VCD/CD)

 

DVD DISC FORMAT

 

 

Medium

Optical Disc

 

Diameter

12cm (8cm)

 

Playing time

One layer

2.15 h*

(12cm)

Dual layer

4 h*

 

Two side

4.30 h*

 

Single layer

 

 

Two side

8 h*

 

Dual layer

 

VIDEO FORMAT

 

 

DA Converter

10 bits

 

Signal handling

Components

 

Digital Compression

MPEG2 for DVD,

 

 

MPEG1 for VCD

 

TV STANDARD

(PAL/50Hz)

(NTSC/60Hz)

Number of lines

625

525

Playback

Multistandard

(PAL/NTSC)

DVD

 

 

Horiz. Resolution

720 pixels

720 pixels

Vertical Resolution

576 lines

480 lines

VCD

 

 

Horiz. Resolution

352 pixels

352 pixels

Vertical Resolution

288 lines

240 lines

VIDEO PERFORMANCE

 

 

Video output

1 Vpp into 75 ohm

 

S-Video output

Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm

 

 

C: 0.3 Vpp into 75 ohm

Y CB CR (YUV) output

Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm

 

 

CB CR: 0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm

Black Level Shift

On/Off

 

Video Shift

Left/Right

 

AUDIO FORMAT

 

 

Digital

MPEG

Compressed Digital

 

DTS/Dolby Digital

 

 

PCM

16, 20, 24 bits

 

 

fs, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz

Analog Sound Stereo

2 channel downmix from DTS multi-channel sound

Dolby Pro Logic downmix from Dolby Digital multi-channel sound Full decoding of Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel surround sound 3D Sound (TruSurround) for virtual 5.1 channel sound on 2 speakers

AUDIO PERFORMANCE

DA Converter

24 bits

 

DVD

fs 96 kHz

4 Hz - 44 kHz

 

fs 48 kHz

4 Hz - 22 kHz

Video CD

fs 44.1 kHz

4 Hz - 20 kHz

CD

fs 44.1 kHz

4 Hz - 20 kHz

Signal-Noise (1kHz)

 

103 dB

Dynamic Range (1kHz)

 

100 dB

Crosstalk (1kHz)

 

113 dB

Distortion and Noise (1kHz)

 

92 dB

Headphone

30mW at 32 Ohm load,

 

headphone imp. 8-2k Ohm

CONNECTIONS

Y Output

Cinch (green)

CB (U) Output

Cinch (blue)

CR (V) Output

Cinch (red)

S-Video Output

Mini DIN, 4 pins

Video Output

Cinch (yellow)

Audio L+R output

Cinch (white/red)

6 Channel Analog Output

 

Audio Front Left/Right

Cinch (white/red)

Audio Surround Left/Right

Cinch (white/red)

Audio Center

Cinch (blue)

Audio Subwoofer

Cinch (black)

Digital Output

1 coaxial, 1 optical

 

IEC958 for CDDA / LPCM

 

IEC1937 for MPEG1/2, AC-3 and Dolby Digital

Headphone

6.3 mm Jack

CABINET

 

Dimensions (w x h x d)

17.12 x 3.94 x 12.64 inch

 

435 x 100 x 321mm

Weight

Approx. 8.8 pounds

 

Approx. 4 Kg

GENERAL FUNCTIONALITY

Stop / Play / Pause

Fast Forward / Backward Time Search

Step Forward / Backward Slow Motion

Title / Chapter / Track Select Skip Next / Previous

Repeat (Chapter / Title / All) or (Track / All) A-B Repeat

Shuffle

Scan

Enhanced ease of use graphical interface Perfect Still with digital multi-tap filter

Zoom (xl.33, x2. x4) with picture enhancement Smart Picture (Personal Colour Settings)

3D Sound (TruSurround)

5.1Channels user defined speaker settings Easy Jog

Audio and video bit rate indicator Beeper

DVD FUNCTIONALITY

Multi-angle Selection

Audio Selection (1 out of max. 8 languages)

Subtitles Selection (1 out of max. 32 languages)

Aspect Ratio conversion (16:9, 4:3 Letterbox, 4:3 Pan Scan)

Parental Control and Disk Lock

Disc Menu support (Title Menu and Access Control)

Resume (5 discs) after stop / standby

Programming Titles/chapters with Favorite Selection

VIDEO CD FUNCTIONALITY

Playback Control for VCD 2.0 discs

Disc Lock

Resume (5 discs) after stop / standby

Programming Tracks with Favorite Selection

AUDIO CD FUNCTIONALITY

Time Display (Total / Track / Remaining Track Time)

Full audio functionality with remote control

Programming with Favorite Track Selection

*typical playing time for movie with 2 spoken languages and 3 subtitle languages.

Specifications subject to change without prior notice

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Philips DVD951 manual Specifications, Optical Readout System

DVD951 specifications

The Philips DVD951 is a notable entry in the long lineage of high-quality DVD players, recognized for its sophisticated design and extensive feature set. Released at a time when home entertainment was rapidly evolving, the DVD951 combines exceptional playback capabilities with signature Philips technology.

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