Buy Panasonic DVD-LX9 9-Inch Portable DVD PlayerPanasonic DVD-LX9 9-Inch Portable DVD Player Product Description:
- Portable widescreen DVD-Video and DVD-Audio player with 9-inch LCD screen and docking station with portable powered speakers
- Progressive-scan video outputs for seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
- Plays DVD-R, DVD-RAM, CD, and recordable MP3/WMA CDs
- Multichannel analog and optical digital-audio outputs, built-in DVD-Audio, DTS, and Dolby Digital surround decoding, VSS virtual surround
- Dialogue Enhancer, 2.5 hours battery life from included rechargeable battery; slim remote control supplied
Product Description
With all of the features of a sophisticated home-theatre component, in a compact, portable package—this DVD player by Panasonic will meet all of your entertainment needs. The slim chassis holds an impressive 9 widescreen LCD screen. Run off the built-in rechargeable battery (provides 2-1/2 hours between charges), or use with the AC adapter. Plays everything you want to see or hear: DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, CD, MP3, and WMA discs. Listen through the built-in stereo speakers, or plug in a pair of headphones. Progressive scan, Dolby Digital surround decoding, VSS virtual surround and much more deliver the full potential of DVDs when hooked up to your home television for use as a traditional DVD player. Imported.
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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful.
Fantastic portable DVD player!
By David A. Tiangco
I just got this item and it works great. Sharp picture, good quality sound, and ultra slim design. Here's some additional info that may not be readily apparent from the item's description:
- The remote has a volume control, which I understand was not available on the previous 9" model.
- The unit DOES have built-in stereo speakers, but the sound is noticeably weaker compared with the included mini-tower speakers.
- The mini-tower speakers will only operate with the docking cradle and they are not magnetically shielded. Built-in speakers go null when unit is docked.
- Both the built-in speakers and the mini-tower speakers can distort when the volume is cranked (~85% of maximum), or if the scene has a lot of bass, but otherwise the sound is fairly good.
- The docking cradle has discreet RCA-type outs for left, right, center, left surround, right surround, and subwoofer. So it can do its own 5.1 and DTS decoding, or you can go digital optical out from the unit itself into a receiver with a decoder (optical cable not included). You can also go stereo analog out from the unit (cable for this is included).
- Video outs from the cradle include component video, S-video, and composite video. Video outs from the unit are composite video only and a special cable for this is included (mini-jack plug on one end and RCA plug on the other).
- This unit works great as a monitor for other equipment like camcorders. In fact, you can use the specialized cables as mentioned above and the unit's outputs instantly become the inputs when you hit the AUX button. Pretty cool!
- There is a spring loaded jog dial on the unit for fast-forward and rewind.
- The unit's main "joystick" pulses and glows neon blue making you feel like the proud owner of something super-tech and expensive. It is the only button on the unit that lights up. The buttons on the remote do not light up either.
- The screen tends to clop shut when closing it, so be careful with that. It does have some glued on rubber bumpers to soften the blow though.
- No case is included, but I understand Panasonic sells one for 9" portables. A sturdy custom piece of bubble-wrap is included that can act as a temporary case so you can take the unit on the go until you find a real one.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful.A product finally worth it's price!
By Leon D Hughes
I owned a Panasonic DVD-LA95 Portable DVD Player and was very happy with it, with the exception of the screen resolution (432x234 DPI). I've passed it along to a family member. There were times when it was like watching a movie through a wire mesh screen. Needless to say, I monitored the internet for the next update. The Panasonic DVD-LX9 Portable DVD Player has a screen resolution of 800x480. The display on this model is EXCELLENT... after minor adjustments of the default settings. DVD movies displayed on this model are comparable to the progressive scan picture on a HDTV. Movies are now a joy to watch. The built-in progressive scan feature of this model is only available at the component video output terminal on the multi cradle/docking station. The optional battery pack (CGP-H501) used with the DVD-LA95 also works with the DVD-LX9. The DVD-LX9 remote control includes the ability to adjust the player's built-in speaker volume. A definite plus. The multi cradle/docking station makes it more practical to use the DVD-LX9 with a television at home while also ensuring that it is quickly available for unexpected road trips and/or travel... no wires to disconnect and wrap-up to take along. The DVD-LX9 has numerious features and capabilities that I will not address. The main purpose of the DVD-LX9 is to watch movies on the go, utilizing the built-in display... and it does a very good job at that and has an excellant display. I highly recommend this unit for home and mobile use.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Wow!
By J. T Bourke
Awesome unit! I just purchased the Panasonic DVD-LX9 for myself for use while traveling (if you purchase one before March 26 of 2005, Panasonic has a rebate form at their website for a free carrying case and car/airplane adapter)....It is a great unit! I work in the television industry, and I like to have video that looks gooood! This unit does not disappoint!! The picture is incredible, and the colors are brilliant. With 3 weeks of ownership under my belt, the only complaint I have is that the battery supplied with the unit only holds a 2 - 2.5 hour charge. A bit frustrating when using it this past weekend to help keep our 16 month old occupied (with Baby Einstein DVDs) during a 9 hour car ride. A quick stop to my favorite chain electronics store, and $13 later I had a cigarette lighter power adapter, and we were good to go! The docking station that comes with the unit is nice but not really a necessitity...I have no complaints with that either, I didn't really even need it, but I was able to get the model with the docking station for less than the DVD-LX8. I'd give the unit 4.5 stars, but that isn't an otion.
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