Proving that big performance doesn’t necessarily mean “big ticket,” Panasonic’s ultra-slim DVD-S35K DVD player handles standard DVD-Video, DVD-R and DVD-RAM, CD-R and CD-RW, MP3- and WMA-encoded CDs, and even JPEG picture discs. Blending astounding performance with an elegant design, the DVD-S35K is slimmer and sleeker than its predecessors. The deck features a progressive-scan video processor that doubles the scan lines of an interlaced signal (from 480i to 480p) by scanning all 525 lines in 1/60 of a second for each pass. The higher-density video signal (designed for high-definition and HD-ready TVs) brings a film-like quality to DVD images, extraordinarily close to the way they originally appeared in the cinema, with rich detail, incredible depth of field, and precise color reproduction. The high-resolution picture is also free of motion artifacts. For optimum viewing enjoyment, the monitor-select function lets you choose the best connection option according to the type of display being used. Other video enhancements include Cinema Mode (which diminishes glare and improves the visibility of details in dark scenes by automatically adjusting picture contrast), Depth Enhancer (which reduces image background noise), and Hi-Speed Smooth-Motion Scan (which enables fast-forward/reverse at up to 200 times normal speed, offering a quick way to access desired scenes). You’ll also enjoy audio features like Bass Plus (which enhances bass when connecting the player with an optional subwoofer), Dialogue Enhancer (which boosts the volume of the center channel during Dolby Digital 5.1-channel presentations), and an optical digital-audio output for channeling DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound to a surround-decoding audio/video receiver.
Panasonic’s vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares the (more…)
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not very reliable
This product worked for sometime but stopped working one day, i had to buy another brand.
2.0 out of 5 stars
H02 Error
Do not buy a Panasonic DVD Player. Lasted 14 months, and then I got the dreaded H02 error.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Do never buy panasonic DVD player.
Like most other people, my panasonic DVD player died on HO2 error too. I have used it only two years and I could never expect such short life span.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Died last night after 15 months
Had this DVD player for about 15 months. Last night, I put in a DVD, and the menu came up for the movie. All of a sudden the machine shut off on it’s own.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Died on an HO2 error
My unit was manufactured in April 2003 (mine just died last night). Mine had average to below average usage. I am very dissapointed in this unit (and Panasonic’s support).
3.0 out of 5 stars
H02 Error for me too
I too had the H02 error after about 18 months of flawless performance.
Since everyone is having the same problem at about the same time, is it reasonable to suspect…
2.0 out of 5 stars
known defect – tends to die within 12 – 24 months
I bought this DVD player in July 2003 and enjoyed it until Apr 2005, when it stopped working with a “HO2 – NO DISC” error.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Worked well until HO2 error, but fixable.
Two days ago my DVD player died with an HO2 error. After reading online that the problem was pretty widespread, I was ready to junk this player and buy another non-Panasonic…
1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute Junk
I bought this dvd player April of 2004, and if failed yesterday morning, January of 2005. It kept turning off and sometimes displayed an HO2 error.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Died in a little over a year
I purchased this DVD player in June of 2004. On January 1, 2005 it died. I put in a DVD, it tries to read it, and simply…turns off. No HO7 error or “no disk”…