| Disc capacity: | 1 |
| Dolby Digital output: | Yes |
| DTS (Digital Theater Systems) output: | Yes |
| Dolby Digital decoding: | No |
| DTS (Digital Theater Systems) surround decoding: | No |
| Simulated surround mode: | Yes |
| CD-R: | Yes |
| CD-RW: | Yes |
| DVD-R: | No |
| DVD-RW: | No |
| HDCD decoding: | No |
| Video CD: | Yes |
| THX certified: | No |
| Aspect ratios: | 4:3 shrink/letterbox |
| Digital-to-analog audio converter: | 24-bit/96 kHz |
| Digital-to-analog video converter: | 10-bit |
| DVD dynamic range: | 102 dB |
| Horizontal image resolution: | 500 lines |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (playback): | 115 dB |
| Video signal-to-noise ratio: | 65 dB |
| Analog-audio stereo outputs: | 1 |
| Coaxial digital-audio outputs: | 0 |
| Headphone jack: | No |
| Optical digital-audio outputs: | 1 |
| Component-video outputs: | 1 |
| Composite-video outputs: | 1 |
| S-video outputs: | 1 |
| RS-232 digital interface: | No |
| Jog-shuttle dial: | Yes |
| Remote control type: | Push-button |
| Detachable AC cord: | Yes |
| Direct track access: | Yes |
| Disc advance speeds: | 5 |
| Dynamic-range limiting: | Yes |
| In the box: | Panasonic DVDRP56 DVD player with CD/R/RW and MP3 playback, remote control, 2 AA batteries, operating instructions, warranty information |
| Intro scan: | Yes (chapter preview) |
| Karaoke: | No |
| MP3 compatible: | Yes |
| Progressive-scan video: | Yes |
| Special effects: | Freeze frame, frame advance |
| Subtitle on/off button: | Yes |
| Text entry: | No |
| TV screen saver: | No |
| Video black-level control: | Yes |
| Width: | 16.94 inches |
| Height: | 3.22 inches |
| Depth: | 9.72 |
| Weight: | 5.7 pounds |