Packed with
features, the slimline
Medion MD40288 Multi-region DVD Player offers multi-region
playback, Dolby Digital 5.1 sound and MP3 playback - all at an extremely
attractive price. The DVD player can handle many different types of disc
including DVD, VCD, SVCD, CDDA, CVD, CD-DVD, Mini-DVD as well as CD-R and CD-RW
discs containing MP3 audio files or JPEG images.
On the front
of
Medion MD40288 you have all the standard playback buttons
and around the back you'll find all the standard outputs for video and audio
including SCART, S-Video, Composite, Coaxial, optical and Dolby 5.1 outputs.
The stylish, but strangely longer than normal, remote control fits nicely in
the hand and all playback options are easily accessible. One button worth
mentioning on the remote control is the digest button. Press this and you're
presented with little snapshots of all the chapters on the disc including any
hidden 'Easter Eggs' that may be on the disc. Simply select the snapshot you
want to view and hit play to view it.
The
Medion MD40288 will keep audio fanatics entertained with
its plethora of sound options and audio outputs. The player features a high
quality 96 kHz/24-bit Audio D/A converter for superior audio reproduction of
encoded discs. Add to this Dolby Digital and DTS support, coaxial digital audio
outputs and the ability to downmix audio. For those without a home cinema
setup, the
Medion MD40288 also includes a virtual surround sound mode
through the external analogue output sockets on the back of the
player.
One
impressive feature of the
Medion MD40288 is automatic television conversion of
NTSC/PAL discs. Basically, what this means is that if you play an NTSC disc on
a PAL only TV, you'll get a good colour picture, meaning you don't need an NTSC
compatible television in order to play discs from another country. This depends
on the television as some older models may not playback in colour. The
comprehensive multi-language user manual is very easy to understand and goes
into great detail on setting up the player and explaining all the
functions. |