Bringing together the most advanced digital audio and video technologies, the DVD-LA95 offers the versatility of a portable and the high-quality performance of a sophisticated home-theater component. The unique DVD-LA95 is the world's first portable DVD player that accommodates DVD Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, CDs, MP3, CD-R, and CD-RW. The unit features a 9-inch LCD screen--the largest of any portables at the time of its release--and a built-in rechargeable battery. Designed to take full advantage of the DVD format in both video and its newer dedicated audio incarnation, DVD-Audio, the versatile DVD-LA95 delivers the incredible six-channel surround sound of the new DVD-Audio format--the closest thing possible to experiencing a live performance.
To realize the full potential of DVD-Audio, the DVD-LA95 features a 192kHz/24-bit audio DAC (digital-to-analog converter). The DVD-Audio format offers storage capacity about seven times that of a CD, dynamic range reaching a theoretical high of 144 dB (versus 96 dB for CD), and a frequency response stretching all the way to 96 kHz. Using linear PCM for all six discrete channels, DVD-Audio delivers astounding fidelity.
For home theater enjoyment, other audio features include built-in DTS and Dolby Digital decoding with a 5.1-channel analog audio output for surround sound enjoyment through a compatible surround receiver, built-in speakers, and Dialogue Enhancer for DVD movie viewing. This last feature boosts the volume of the center channel, from which most principal dialogue emanates, for movies that feature Dolby Digital 5.1 sound.
For complete audio enjoyment, the DVD-LA95 plays MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW media, commercially produced CDs, and home-recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs. (It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.)
A built-in, 9-inch LCD screen is ideal for watching DVD movies "on the go." The DVD-LA95 delivers a stunningly beautiful picture in 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. A 10-bit video DAC minimizes digital artifacts for optimal picture quality.
Other features include chapter preview; high-speed, five-step smooth motion scan (in forward and reverse); up to 100 times normal speed with an easy-to-use shuttle ring dial; repeat mode; title/chapter search with marker function; skip forward/reverse; and auto power off/resume play.
In addition to playing favorite DVD movie discs, the DVD-LA95 plays video recorded on DVD-RAM discs. (DVD-RAM is a new recordable, rewritable DVD format, sanctioned by the DVD Forum, developed to fuse A/V and PC applications. DVD-RAM lets you record high-quality MPEG-2 video onto DVD discs. The format offers fast data transmission, random access, and rewritability up to 100,000 times.)
