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The Philips DCP851/37 is a portable DVD player with an extra-large 8.5” widescreen TFT LCD display. It plays CDs and DVDs with a variety of media formats, including JPEG images, MP3 audio files, and VCD, DivX, and MPEG-4 videos. Plus, the Philips DCP851/37 includes a dock for connecting to & charging an iPod. Additional features of the Philips DCP851/37 player include a slot for SD/MMC cards, a remote control for convenient navigation, two headphone jacks for private listening, and a cigarette outlet adapter (12vDC) for hooking the unit up directly to an automobile. The Philips DCP851/37 retails in black for $129.99 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
MSRP $129.99
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- 8.5” Widescreen TFT Display
- CD and DVD Playback
- VCD, DivX, and MPEG-4 Videos
- JPEG Images / MP3 Audio
- SD/MMC Slot
- Remote Control
- Two Headphone Jacks
- Cigarette Outlet Adapter
- Black Finish
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
Specifications
- Display screen type: LCD TFT
- LCD panel type: Anti-glare polarizer
- Diagonal screen size (inch): 8.5 inch
- Resolution: 480(w)x234(H)x3(RGB)
- Brightness: 200 cd/m²
- Contrast ratio (typical): 250:1
- Effective viewing area: 187.2x105.3mm
- Pixel pitch: 0.13 (W) x 0.245 (H)
- Response time (typical): 30 ms
- iPod compatibility: iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano 3rd Generation, iPod 5th Generation
- Memory Card Access: SD/MMC card slot
- Playback Media: DVD, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, SVCD, Video CD, CD, CD-R/CD-RW, MP3-CD, Picture CD
- Disc Playback Modes: OSD, A-B Repeat, Disc Menu, Fast Backward, Fast Forward, Repeat, Shuffle Play, Slow Backward, Slow Forward, Zoom
- Video disc playback system: NTSC
- Audio Compression format: Dolby Digital, MP3
- Audio Playback Media: CD, MP3-CD, CD-R, CD-RW
- File systems supported: ISO-9660, Jolliet
- MP3 bit rates: 32 - 320 kbps
- Output Power: 300mW RMS(built-in speakers)
- Signal to noise ratio: >80dB(earphone), >62dB(built-in speakers)
- Output power (RMS): 10mW RMS(earphone)
- DC in: 9V
- AV input: Composite (CVBS) x1
- AV output: Composite (CVBS) x1
- Headphone jack: 3.5mm Stereo Headphone x 2
- Battery Type: Built-in battery, LI-Polymer
Accessories
- Remote control: 35 keys
- AC/DC Adaptor: (100-240v, 50/60Hz)
- Car kit: cigarette outlet adaptor, 12vDC
- Cables: 1 x AV Cable
- User Manual: English/French/Spanish
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Philips DCP851/37
• Philips DCP851 8.5-Inch Portable DVD Player with Ipod Dock
• DCP851 Portable 8.5" DVD Player
UPC: 609585150652
EAN: 812240004492
MPN: DCP851/37
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Pros
- affordable price
- large 8.5" widescreen
- dual headphone jacks for watching a movie privately with a friend
- can watch videos from, and charge a compatible dock-based iPod
- includes 12Vdc car adapter and AC wall adapter
- includes remote control
- SD/MMC expansion slot for playing standard digital audio/video formats
Cons
- 2.5 hour battery life is too short for many movies
- won't charge an iPod unless it is on AC power
- screen quality is relatively poor, low resolution (480x234), narrow viewing angles
- remote control does not have a power button for turning the device on or off
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DCP, 851, 37, DCP851, 85137, DCP85137
