DESCRIPTION

Mitsubishi's DD-4030 is a high-quality, easy-to-use single-disc DVD player that has a reasonable price.

The simple black case has an LED display that indicates what function the player is involved in, along with basic button controls. The rear panel has S-video, component video, and A/V outputs, so that regardless of what type of inputs your TV has, this player can accommodate them. A dimmer for the LED display and a screen saver to prevent image burn-in add to the convenience of this entry-level DVD player.

The picture quality is best when you use component video outputs with a similarly equipped TV, but even A/V outputs produce a sharp, clear picture. Widescreen and standard formats can be conveyed to your TV, with a choice of letterbox or full screen if the format of the content does not match the shape of your screen. Navigation through a DVD is simple, with searching by title or chapter, or by time. You can move forward or backward at three speeds, with audio on the 2X fast-forward to help you find a particular spot on the DVD. Still and frame advance/reverse allow very finely tuned viewing.