Features and Specs The driver on the sub is 6.25 inches in diameter, while the main unit has four drivers, each of 2.5 inch diameter. Besides DVDs there are a host of other features available to play, including an MP3 player jack on the left side and an iPod dock. The dock lets you browse and operate iPods straight through, but I wonder why it couldn't have been integrated directly in the unit. Why have so many wires jutting out of such a lovely product?
There are two optical audio-ins (digital) and three sets of stereo RCA jacks for analog audio-ins. For video output to your TV there's a component out as well as a single HDMI-out. A USB slot on the side is the finishing touch. The connectivity options are not as plentiful as in a traditional AV receiver, but it’s enough for a basic AV setup.
Speaking of video, this unit can upscale DVDs to 1080p, using a Faroudja chip to do so. A separate composite video out is also present on the dock, to connect to the TV for use with your iPod video. There are no real video inputs, which could be a limitation.
When one hears the name Philips, it is usually associated with audio-visual products like televisions and stereo systems. Their reach also extends to household products, lighting products, etc.
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