This new JVC XV-S500BK introduces a new slim design for a "all-in-one" player that people are looking for. Not only does it play DVD & CD; it also plays the new CD-R/RW recordable CD formats, SVCD, VCD, MP3 formats and Digital Stills (JPEG on CD-R/RW). Don't let the slim design fool you, the XV-S500BK is packed with many exciting features such as Digital Direct Progressive Scan, Multi-Brand remote, three theater positions, 3-D Phonic sound, variable and slow search,zoom, digest and strobe play, angle list and resume function. Optical and Coaxial digital audio outputs with Dolby Digital & DTS pass-through are provided for easy connection to any system. Plus JVC'S exclusive AV Compulink.