The Sony BDP-S1 is one of the first video players of any type to provide true 1080p output — 1920 x 1080 pixels progressive scan, the highest HD signal output currently available. TV makers are shifting to 1080p resolution for their top-performing flat-panel and projection TVs, and this Blu-ray player is a pixel-perfect match. Even if your HD-capable TV is a few years old and lacks a digital HDMI connection, don't worry, you can still experience Blu-ray. High-definition signals up to 1080i are available through the player's component video output.
The key to the BDP-S1's top-notch video performance is the Blu-ray Disc. This new high-capacity format can hold up to five times as much information as a regular DVD. A Blu-ray player can send this digital info to your TV at a much faster rate than a DVD player. The result is picture quality with flawless clarity and true-to-life texture and depth. Sound quality is improved, too. In addition to 5.1-channel Dolby® Digital and DTS® surround mixes like those found on DVDs, Blu-ray movies will also include a full CD-quality multichannel mix.
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