JVC's XV-M5GSL plays not only DVD and CD, it's also compatible with DVD-/+RW, DVD-R, CD-R/RW, VCD/SVCD, MP3 music files, and digital still photos (JPEG on CD-R/RW). Don't let its slim design fool you--the XV-M5GSL is packed with exciting features. The player is optimized for the higher audio sampling frequency of 192 kHz, providing extra-wide dynamic range to realize the benefits of high-spec sources. The 10-bit, 54 MHz super-high video-sampling frequency ensures detailed images and clear, pure colors for DVD movies.

In addition, with 7 parameters to adjust, the XV-M5GSL's Video Fine Processor (VFP) provides exceptional versatility in fine-tuning images to personal preferences. The player's high-resolution onscreen graphical user interface (GUI) allows Windows-like interactive operation with tool bars superimposed onto the TV screen for simple point and click operation. Other convenience features include 1.5X playback with sound and 13-step high-quality zoom.

The RX-5032SL audio/video surround receiver pounds out 100 watts x 5 (into 8 ohms, at 1 kHz with no more than 0.8 percent THD; stereo mode sees 100 watts from 40 to 20,000 Hz). Fully Discrete output devices ensure optimum amplifier sound. Dolby Digital and DTS decoders are built-in, including Dolby Pro Logic II with full 5.1-channel digital processing for stereo sources. The unit offers bass and treble controls, 4 audio inputs, 1 assignable coaxial digital-audio input, 1 assignable optical digital-audio input, 15 AM and 30 FM station memory, and a multi-brand audio/video remote control.

The system's speakers consist of 5 silver, magnetically shielded satellite speakers (front, center, and surround). The silver, 8-inch slot-loaded powered polycone subwoofer boasts a 120-watt amplifier, an anti-clipping circuit, a variable volume control, a fixed-frequency low-pass filter optimized for the satellite speakers, and a single RCA line-level audio input. Color-coded speaker wire for all speakers makes setup as simple as possible.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the XV-M5GSL DVD player stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

Top-of-the-line DVD component-video outputs help minimize digital and line-scan artifacts on compatible advanced televisions, while composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television. (If your older TV has no colored RCA video input jacks, merely a threaded RF coaxial-type audio/video input, you'll need a video modulator/switcher, sold separately.)

What's in the Box
DVD player, an integrated surround amplifier, 5 satellite speakers, a powered subwoofer, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and all requisite cabling.