The DVD-S54 features a 1080p up-conversion function that converts standard definition (720 x 480 pixels) images from DVD sources to high-definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) quality images. And with the addition of HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color, the up-converted signals deliver vivid, sharp and exceptionally detailed images.As the types of media continue to increase, VIERA Link capabilities continue to evolve. Using your VIERA HDTV's VIERA Link remote, the newly enhanced Seamless GUI (graphical user interface) menu displays on the TV screen, making it easier to operate connected components like Panasonic's DVD-S54 DVD player.Incredibly versatile and multi-format-friendly, this DVD player can play back just about any DVD or CD you can throw at it.
1080p Upconversion via HDMI
Multi Format playback: DVD, DivX, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Viera Link to Panasonic Televisions
Advanced Surround Sound
Excellent and economical
Review Date: May 11, 2008
Reviewer: NJ,
This DVD player is worth more than its cost. The price is great for a full featured, multiple format player. For those of us waiting for Blueray players to become reasonably priced, this product fits the bill.
An awesome picture!
Review Date: May 17, 2008
Reviewer: Country Boy, United States
I got this to team up with the Panasonic 42" Plasma Viera tv & it really makes my dvd's alot sharper & clearer than before on a regular dvd player. Why buy a Blu-ray player & spend all the extra money on the Blu-ray dvd's when you don't have to?
A fine DVD player, if a little big
Review Date: August 12, 2008
Reviewer: henrycap, Chicago, IL USA
Hey, I got this DVD player about a month ago on the recommendation of AMB Media Services and it was well worth the cost. This player was recommended to us after our latest crappy cheapo DVD player started acting up. I just had to clear off the space on my teeny tiny TV cabinet so that this long, flat machine can hog all of the cabinet top space, but so far, I think it's TOTALLY worth it to get a DVD player that works all the time, everytime, and I'll never go cheapo again!
Great picture
Review Date: October 22, 2008
Reviewer: Kova, California
I've tried several upscaling DVD players and this is the best picture I've seen so far. The player itself is very reliable and I've had no problems after several months of use. Panasonic is one of my favorite products and I find them to be very dependable.
Best option for playing DVD-RAM DVDs recorded by you
Review Date: January 19, 2009
Reviewer: D, IN USA
I own a Panasonic DMR-EZ485VK DVD recorder for recording about 5-8 shows per week off TV and then "power watching" them on weekends. I've learned that recording on DVD-RAM is MUCH nicer than other DVD formats due to easy editing (see my review under the recorder). The only CON is that they cannot be played on most (all?) other brands of DVD players. Hence, you need to buy Panasonic DVD players to watch your recorded DVDs at other locations.
If you ever think you will make your own DVD-RAM DVDs, buy this (or similar?) unit in anticipation.
Excellent and economical
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