Sony DVP-NC80V/S SACD DVD Changer, Silver
Everything I expected and more
I expected a high-quality DVD player that would flawlessly play any video DVD I threw at it.<br /><br />It plays DVD -R, +R, -RW, +RW, +R DL and -VR discs recorded on my Sony burner. (-VR discs allow for multiple play lists without affecting the original recording, great for sports broadcast recordings).<br /><br />It also plays CDs, CDrs and CDRWs with both normal CD audio and jpg/mp3 data, as expected.<br /><br />What I didn't expect and is most welcome is that it also plays jpgs and mp3s from data DVDs.  This is perfect for slideshows of high-quality digital pictures or extended music of high-quality mp3 collections.<br /><br />Other positives include:<br /><br />The remote control is well designed with the right buttons in the right places and a comfortable fit in the hand.<br /><br />Front panel controls are enough for most tasks. 5 buttons allow direct access to each disc. Play, pause and stop buttons function as expected with the addition of a a dual function stop button. One press of the stop button stops playback and allows for resumption of play from that disc. A second press of the button clears the disc from the \\"resume playback\\" memory.<br /><br />The chapter forward and reverse buttons also have a second function. Pressing the button and letting off performs a chapter skip. Pressing the button and holding it down for moment initiates the forward or reverse scan at 1x speed.<br /><br />All discs except the one being played can be exchanged without disturbing playback using the Exchange button to expose two discs and the Disc Skip button to expose the second set of discs once the first has been exposed.<br /><br />The only negatives I have are a blindingly bright blue light on the front panel when the player is idle, the front panel digital display is difficult to see from an angle and the unit is large, as deep as it is wide.<br /><br />But those are very minor issues compared to the flexibility, quality and price of this unit. If it lasts as long as my other Sony electronics products I will be very happy, indeed.t lasts as long as my other Sony electronics products I will be very happy, indeed.