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Panasonic DVD RP91N
12 Reviews
rating  4.75 of 5
MSRP  799.95
Description: Progressive Scanning (480P) output for true-to-film picture playback of DVD movie discs1 <br>4:3 Shrink Function w/ Letterbox Zoom & Shift lets you watch DVD movie discs in their original aspect ratio on a 16:9 wide screen to preserve the high picture quality of progressive output <br>54MHz/10-bit Video D/A Converter uses 54MHz oversampling to help bring out the amazing picture quality offered by our progressive-scan DVD players <br>DVD-RAM Video Playback Capability <br>MPEG Digital Noise Reduction (Mosquito/Block/3D) <br>Picture Control (Brightness, Color, Contrast, Sharpness) <br>Gamma Correction allows a choice of different gamma settings to help bring out detail even in dark scenes <br>2-Dimensional Sharpening Filter <br>Monitor Select allows for connection to a standard TV, CRT Projector, LCD Projector or a Projection TV <br>Switchable Component Video Out (480P/480I)<br>Advanced Surround (V.S.S.) allows for a remarkable surround sound effect even while only using the front two speakers2 <br>Headphone Surround (V.S.S.) provides great sound even with headphones <br>Cinema Mode for cinema-like luminance and color with improved detail even in dark scenes <br>Dialogue Enhancer makes the dialogue channel clearly audible over the other sound channels <br>Disc Stabilizer for improved playability <br>Still Picture Display (I/P/B) freezes an image to allow for precise picture quality adjustments <br>Auto Switching Field/Frame Still for added versatility <br>Frame Advance (Forward & Reverse) for incredible control <br>Black Level Control <br>192kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter provides greater sampling rates and bit depths than standard audio formats for amazing fidelity and sound quality <br>Built-in DTS3 & Dolby Digital4 5.1 Channel Surround Decoder with Speaker Setting delivers crisp, theater-like sound <br>3-Mode Digital Re-Master Processing for CD/DA Playback <br>Virtual Battery Operation <br>Audio Only Function (Video Circuit OFF) <br>Dual Digital Audio Out (Coaxial/Optical) <br>Headphone Jack with Volume Control <br>Dynamic Range Compression <br>Illuminated Joystick Remote Control <br>DVD/CD Text Display <br>Disc Memory <br>CD-R/RW Playback5 <br>Twin Laser Pickup for DVD/CD playback <br>Chapter Preview helps to refresh your memory of a movie by showing you the first 3 seconds of each previously viewed chapter <br>Hi-Speed Smooth Motion Scan: 5 Speed up to x100 allows crystal clear scan quality while locating desired locations on a disc <br>On-Screen Menu Icons to help guide operation <br>Energy Star Compliant for low energy output


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Reviewed by:
contractK
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
February 21, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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5.00 of 5, 1 votes

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Price Paid:  $345.00 from ebay

Summary:
Easy to use dvd player with awsome picture quality. Havent tried the dvd audio yet but thats comming. This dvd is a steal for 345 and ive just seen it for 325 on ebay. GO BUY this dvd player if you are in the market. No need to pay any more then this, it has it ALL.
HD-dvd will be out in 4 years anyhow.

Weaknesses:
A little on the light side.


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Reviewed by:
Jay
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
May 19, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

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Price Paid:  $429.00 from ecost

Summary:
Like most equipment with various options, this can be a bear to set up but once done, you forget it's there. It just does it's job, well. This player misses the first split second of play when starting or changing tracks, manually. Most noticable during music. Listening to music is dull. It's fine for background noise, but I'd never just sit and listen to this player. My stand alone pleases me more.

Scan lines appear, for a split second at a time, during fast scenes. I have a Mit WS86955. This has gotten really annoying. I know this was probably a refurb unit but that's no excuse.

I don't use the panny remote. I use the Marantz RP2000. I highly recomment any one looking for a good universal remote. This remote is available alone, easily found on EBay. I shy away from those all digital, no button remotes. They are not as useful as one might think. The RP2000 is half button, half screen. The play button in VCR mode is the play button in DVD mode. How cool is that.

My equipment
Marantz 19EX
Panny DVD
2 Parasound 855 amps
Sony ES CD75
PSB Stratus Gold all around
2 Sunfire Jr subs
MitWS86955
IXOS interconnects

Strengths:
Plays everything under the sun except SACD. great DVD movie audio. Various output types, analog digital

Weaknesses:
misses the first split second of playback when starting or changing tracks. scan lines


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Reviewed by:
Dalancroft
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
April 18, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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5.00 of 5, 1 votes

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Price Paid:  $495.00 from eCost

Summary:
Almost too many features, stunning picture, smooth sound, great buy for videophiles.

I bought this to replace a Toshiba SD-1200 (a fine basic unit) and feed a Panasonic 47WX49. I immediately noticed a substantial gain in picture quality, but the improvement in sound quality was more subtle -- warmer, perhaps, than the Toshie, and smoother.

I especially like the ability to tone down each individual component color as the Panny RPTV is known for its "red push" problem. Reducing the red setting a couple of clicks brought the colors into better balance.

And the colors are stunning. Very smooth, dimensional, lifelike and reminiscent of film. I went through about 10 DVDs, including Fantasia 2000, The Mask, etc. and the picture was spectacular without a hint of grain or artifact.

I look forward to watching many, many films on such a high-quality source.

P.S. Why haven't they changed the menu so one can click on "2002" for the model year???

Strengths:
Many adjustable settings, picture and sound top-notch, gold exterior (which matches the trim on my gear rack) is attractive.

Weaknesses:
Uhhh--TOO many adjustments? As previous reviewer stated, us sausage-fingered guys will find the remote tricky.

Similar Products Used:
Toshiba SD-1200, friend's mid-level Sony


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Reviewed by:
NY1PR2002
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
March 18, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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1.00 of 5, 1 votes

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Review NaN of , from Queens, New York.

Price Paid:  $445.00 from Video Direct Distrib

Summary:
After reading many reviews and searching for different DVD players this is the one that i decided to buy and Im so glad for making this choice. In its category and for the price I paid for it this Panasonic its in a league by itself.This DVD Player will perform just as great (if not better) than those units costing over a $1000. I strongly recomend this DVD player. Way to go Panasonic!

Strengths:
Great Picture,Nice looking DVD Player,Lots of settings and features,Best Progressive Scan Ive seen so far.....

Weaknesses:
Not enough space to move the joystic on the remote for someone with big fingers.Otherwise its a great unit!

Similar Products Used:
Sony DVP-NS900v,Denon DVD-2800


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Reviewed by:
Ken
(Casual Listener)

Review Date
January 21, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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5.00 of 5, 1 votes

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Review NaN of , from Calgary

Price Paid:  $500.00 from Sound & Video

Summary:
Notwithstanding all the barking from other reviewers - I found the manual to be acceptable.

Picture is great - blows away the line doubler in my XBR.

Available control over picture image is almost too broad - I find myself constantly playing with the thing, trying different settings.

I didn't realize how much of a difference progressive scan can make. Colours are much more saturated - image is more clean/crisp.

Downside is that it makes the rest of your video options look pretty lame.

Strengths:
Fabulous picture, good control over picture characteristics, multi-channel audio. Pull down menus.

Weaknesses:
Blue light.

Similar Products Used:
RCA, Sony


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