JVC DD-3

JVC ’s DD-03 Media System is sure a looker, for a lack of a better word. This one looks extremely inviting with its sleek ergonomics and black and silver finish. JVC calls its a “new type of network media” and the complete package includes; Front Surround with a Direct Drive Centre Speaker, USB Hosting, HDMI Terminal, plus Direct Drive Front Speakers and a Stylish Subwoofer.

The DD-03 supports disk formats like DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, +RW/+R, CD, CD-R/RW, SVCD/VCD and file formats like JPEG, MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM), AC3, MPEG-1/2, MPEG-04 ASF, MS MP4 v3, DivX. It includes a Progressive Scan Output and the Network Media Player plays video, still-photo, and music files from PCs connected via Ethernet.

One also comes across features like HDMI Digital Output with video signal conversion to 720p, USB Hosting (2.0 Full-Speed), PAL Digital Direct Progressive Scan Output and Clear Voice Function. It comes bundled with a remote control and the Direct Drive Front Speakers are wall-mountable too. The JVC DD-03 is available for ?700.

? Playable Disc Formats: DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, +RW/+R, CD, CD-R/RW, SVCD/VCD
? Supported Formats with LAN/USB Hosting (USB 2.0 Full-Speed)/Disc: JPEG, MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM), AC3, MPEG-1/2, MPEG-04 ASF, MS MP4 v3, DivX
? Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II Decoders Built-in
? Power Output: Total 220W RMS
? Progressive Scan Output
? USB Hosting (2.0 Full-Speed)
? Component Video Output
? Network Media Player plays video, still-photo, and music files from PCs connected via Ethernet
? Original Front Surround technology for dynamic surround sound from speakers placed only in front
? Direct Drive Front/Centre Surround Speakers for a wider sound field and clearer dialogue
? Designed to match flat panel displays
? USB Hosting – Plays video, still-photo, and music files from connected USB devices such as a USB memory, digital audio player, or digital camera
? HDMI Digital Output with video signal conversion to 720p
? Wall-Mountable Direct Drive Front Speakers
? PAL Digital Direct Progressive Scan Output
? Clear Voice Function
? 192kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter
? 12-bit/108MHz Video D/A Converter
? 16cm Slim Powered Subwoofer designed to match flat panel displays