How to Select a Japanese Portable DVD Player
Portable DVD players are designed to allow the user to watch video DVDs anywhere he or she wants to. Some also offer extra features such as music playback and digital TV viewing.
When choosing a japanese portable dvd player you will want to look at the following factors: Screen, Sound, Compatibility and Battery life.
Screen
Most portable dvd players have swiveling, articulating or folding screens, ranging in size from 7 inches (18 cm) to 12 inches (30 cm). They use TFT LCD screen technology and some have LED backlighting. Besides DVDs, some are able to play audio CDs and display JPEG images. Most are compatible with iPod docks and have USB ports to allow external hard disk drives and flash memory cards to be used. Some also have a built in video camera.
Sound
When selecting a portable dvd player, one of the most important considerations is the sound quality. Some models are designed to play audio CDs, while others are able to display images taken with digital cameras or camcorders. Portable DVD players are usually designed to be as practical as possible, with many featuring articulating screens that rotate and fold flat, as well as USB and SD Card slots for connecting external devices.
For example, Pioneer’s PD-LC01 has a swiveling 9-inch TFT LCD screen with 800×480 resolution, DivX support and JPEG viewer as well as built in speakers. This model is available in Japan for around $520, while Toshiba’s SDP93S has similar features but lacks a TV tuner and costs less than $180. The SDP93S is also available in the US.
Compatibility
The video output on most DVD players is either composite (RCA) or S-Video, but more modern units can also output component video. This format uses fully separate wires for luminance and the two color differentials, which gives a much better quality picture than either S-Video or composite, which use only one of the three signals on each cable to decode them.
Most DVD players can also play audio CDs, and a few include home cinema decoders for Dolby Digital or DTS. The latest models can also support MPEG-4 ASP, which compresses videos for Internet streaming.
Most portable DVD players can be switched between region-locked and region-free with a click of a remote control. This feature works best when the disc and the player match region codes, and it can be changed up to five times. Otherwise, the DVD may not play correctly. To fix this, you can download and install WonderFox DVD Ripper Pro. This free program can remove all DVD copy protections and make 1:1 intact digital copies of your personal DVD collection.
Battery life
While there are a lot of options out there, not all portable DVD players are created equal. It is important to choose one that offers a high-quality screen and great audio, as well as compatibility with other devices. It is also important to make sure the battery has a good life.
CraigElectronics CTFT713 Portable DVD Player is a great option for those who want to take their movies on the road with them. Its built in 5.8-inch screen allows DVD title viewing anywhere the user chooses to go. It also features anti-skipping and parental controls. However, its narrow viewing angle results in videos that are highly pixelated.
The DBPOWER DVD Player has a swiveling LCD screen, 800×480 resolution, DivX support and JPEG viewer. It also supports USB, SD and MMC cards and a headphone jack. It has a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty. The unit is available in black or blue and comes with a car charger and AC adapter.
