Yamaha DVD-S1800 Region Free DVD Player, High End S1800BL Black Multi Region Code Free DVD Player

Inputs/Outputs

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface): Output digital video and multi-channel audio using one cable.

Component Video Output: The DVD-S1800 features a component video output, capable of passing a progressive scan signal or an interlaced video signal. If the component output is to be used, the HDMI output must be turned off.

Composite/S-Video: For connecting to TVs with only composite or S-Video inputs, this unit provides one composite video and one S-Video output jack.

Digital Audio Outputs: This unit features two digital audio outputs, one optical and one coaxial. These can be connected to an A/V receiver, amplifier, surround decoder (Dolby Digital, DTS), or other component with digital input.

5.1-Channel Audio Outputs: The DVD-S1800 offers 5.1-channel analog output for multi-channel DVD-Audio and SACD playback, as well as when using the built-in Dolby Digital or DTS processor.

2-Channel Audio Outputs: In addition to the 5.1-channel analog outputs, the unit features a stereo audio output for connecting to a stereo analog input on a TV or receiver. Even when the source audio is multi-channel (Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio, SACD), these jacks will output a down-mixed 2-channel signal.

Remote: 3.5mm jacks are included for remote input and remote output, for use with other compatible Yamaha components.

RS-232C Port: Connects to the RS-232 port on a compatible external controller, allowing control of this player using outboard remote systems

NSV

This technology, from Analog Devices, uses oversampling and advanced techniques such as multi-bit sigma-delta processing and bitshuffling to improve converter performance by moving converter noise to an area of the spectrum where it can be removed by an analog filter. This improves the accuracy of signal representation, allowing images to be displayed at much higher resolutions.

DVD-Audio / Super Audio CD Ready

DVD-Audio is an extension of the highly popular DVD format, distinguished by its capability to deliver high quality multi-channel audio capability previously unavailable in traditional packaged audio media.

Super Audio CD

DVD Players that support Super Audio CD use a technology called Direct Stream Digital (DSD) to convert music into a digital signal that can be stored on a disc. Compared to the traditional PCM method (the technology used for CD), DSD offers a much higher resolution by following more closely the original waveform of music. With a frequency response of over 100kHz and a dynamic range over 120dB across the audible frequency range – some 64 times higher resolution then CD - Super Audio CD offers music reproduction that reveals details you just can’t hear on a normal CD.

CD Digital Video

DVD Players equipped with CD Digital Video capabilities will be able to play video and sound media that has been compressed together and recorded onto a CD disc.

Video CD

DVD Players equipped with Video CD capabilities will be able to play video and sound media that has been compressed together using the MPEG 1 standard, and recorded onto a CD disc.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. With the ability to deliver crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, HDMI dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the highest-quality home theater experience. HDMI can provide an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable.

Depending on the model of product, HDMI can support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable . It can transmit all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel, 192kHz, uncompressed digital audio and all currently-available compressed formats (such as Dolby Digital and DTS), newer HDMI devices can support HDMI 1.3 technology which adds additional support for new lossless digital audio formats Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™.

DCDi TM (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing)

Invented and patented by Faroudja, Directional Correlational De interlacing (DCDi), virtually alleviates jagged oblique lines that appear when standard interlaced video is viewed on progressive scan displays, enabling the reproduction of beautiful, natural-looking moving images.

Dolby Digital

The most popular 5.1-channel home theater sound system. An improvement over Dolby Pro-Logic in that it offers: 1) Full frequency response in all channels (3Hz — 20kHz), 2) discrete surround channels, and 3) a separate track for bass only, called the Low Frequency Effects channel.

DivX

DivX is the video compression codec developed by DivX Networks and based on the MPEG-4 compression format. Its balance of high video quality and low bit rate has made it very popular and quickly established it as the best home video format thus far. The ability to play it on newer DVD models continues to add to its popularity as DivX Networks advances its support to many new household products. This compression technology has the potential for expanding the ways we view video media in much the way MP3 has given us many new ways to listen to music.

High Sound Quality

DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD playback
Four two-channel Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit audio DACs
Audio Direct mode
High Picture Quality
1080p-compatible HDMI video output
High performance 216MHz/12-bit video DAC with Noise Shaped Video™ and Faroudja DCDi™ processing
Progressive Scan (NTSC/PAL)
Numerous Video Picture modes

Advanced Features

MP3, JPEG, DivX® and WMA playback
Bass Management
Wide screen mode selection
Perfect match for Yamaha AV receivers

OTHER NOTABLE FEATURES

Gold-plated terminals for all pin jacks
Video picture mode: Brightness, Contrast Hue, Sharpness, DNR, Gamma, Chroma Level, Chroma Delay and True Life
Picture CD playback
3-step dimmer modes
NTSC/PAL complete conversion
Multiple repeat play
Program play
Screen saver
Discrete remote control commands
Product Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-1/8" x 3-7/16" x 11-3/16"
Product Weight (lbs.) 7.3
Shipping Dimensions (W x H x D) 20-1/2" x 7-1/4" x 15-7/16"
Shipping Weight (lbs.) 10.4

On-Screen Display with GUI (Graphical User Interface)

This model makes operation extremely simple by displaying a variety of clearly understandable GUI menus right on the TV or monitor screen. It's easy to select and adjust any desired function with the remote control.