The DVP-CX985V is a terrific multi-purpose addition to any A/V system. It combines top-notch progressive-scan DVD picture quality with the ability to store and organize an entire collection of DVDs and music discs — up to 400 discs total! In addition to regular CDs, the DVP-CX985V plays both stereo and multichannel SACDs (Super Audio CDs) — a new disc format that reproduces music with greater realism. Sony's Disc Explorer™ displays a list of every loaded disc on your TV screen, and lets you access discs either alphabetically by title or by slot number.

These days, most high-quality DVD players offer progressive-scan output, but that doesn't mean that all progressive models perform the same. Sony's advanced Precision Cinema Progressive™ design has the processing power to deliver flawless, fluid progressive-scan video on every DVD!

Of course, to enjoy the benefits of progressive-scan video — more subtle detail and color gradations, and a natural filmlike smoothness — you'll need to connect the DVP-CX985V to an HD-compatible TV (like Sony's Hi-Scan™ models). Or, select interlaced scan for the best picture you've ever seen on your standard TV.

Product info:

• 400-disc DVD/CD/SACD changer
• plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, DVD+R & DVD+RW, and Video CD
• plays SACD, CD, CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 CD-R & CD-RW
• 108MHz/12-bit video D/A converter
• selectable interlaced/progressive-scan component video output (progressive scan requires an HD-compatible TV)
• Precision Cinema Progressive de-interlacer with 3-2 pulldown processing
• SmoothScan and SmoothSlow picture search
• built-in Dolby® Digital/DTS® decoding with 5.1-channel output
• optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM
• 2 sets of A/V outputs (2 composite, 2 S-video, and 1 480i/480p component video)
• front-panel input for PC keyboard (for faster disc title entry)
• remote control
• Child Lock (prevents opening disc bay door)
• 96kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter
• audio signal-to-noise ratio 115 dB
• 16-7/8"W x 7-1/2"H x 21-1/16"D