Q: What codecs are supported by KiSS DP-450?

A: All codecs that comply with the specifications of ISO-MPEG4 – Advanced, Simple Profile, are supported by the DP-450. DivX 4.x and 5.x comply with this standard, except DivX 5.02 features- GMC (Global Motion Compensation) and QP (Quarter Pixel) which are Advanced, Advanced Profile features.
Xvid 2.10 and Realmagic’s RPM4 also complies with the supported standard.


Q: I’d like to know if your DVD player DP 450 is region free and/or macrovision free?

A: KiSS DVD-Players are not without Macrovision protection and are always region locked to a specific region the UK. versions are region 2


Q: DP-450 is able to play DivX 4.x and 5.x, but what will happen when a new version of DivX is released? Is it possible to upgrade the software to support newer codecs ?

A: If a newer DivX codec is released, e.g. DivX 6.x, DP-450 will be able to play it if the codec is ISO-MPEG4 – Advanced, Simple Profile compliant. A codec needs to be made from the principles and specifications of ISO-MPEG4 Advanced, Simple Profile to function properly on the DP-450.


Q: What recordable media’s are supported by KiSS DP-450 ?

A: CD-R (74 min + 80 min), CD-RW (74 min + 80 min), DVD-R , DVD-RW are supported by DP-450. This means that DVD+R and DVD+RW are not supported.


Q: Where can I get more detailed information about the player. I've already downloaded your PDF file, but it doesn't tell much ?

A: You will for now be able to get much more detailed information by reading this FAQ. You can also get extensive information by visiting http://www.kissdvd.com


Q: Does your player fully support SVCD movies (mainly subtitles)? What kind of subtitles does it supports in DivX files? Is it upgradeable?

A: The initial release of DP-450 will not support any subtitles on either SVCD or DivX. This feature will most likely be implemented in a later software release for the player.


Q: The "Repeat Playback" function - will it allow a DVD, JPEG CD, etc. to repeatedly replay?

A: There are features on the DP-450 which enables Repeat mode on all of the above content.


Q: Is it possible to FF / FR (Fast Forward / Fast Reverse) through DivX films ?

A: No, but there is implemented a time search function, which allows you to jump to a specific place in the film.


Q: In JPEG mode can it show the pictures in full screen mode ?

A: Yes, it does that automatically and digital zoom function is also available with JPEG’s.


Q: Does DP450 also support Mp3PRO?

A: No, MP3Pro is at this time not supported by DP-450.


Q: How do the discs have to be recorded for the player to play ?

A: All DivX and MP3 content should just be burned as a standard ISO9660 Data CD, (Closed Disc)


Q: Does DP-450 play DivX with f.x MP3 and DivX audio?

A: Yes it does.


Q: Does DP-450 play media’s with multiple video / audio files ?

A: Yes it does. This also goes for multiple DivX files on DVD-R and DVD-RW. Remember not to mix different kinds of files though. Use only one type of file per disc.


Q: What dimensions does it play? like screens of 350 X 240, 720 X 640, etc ?

A: DP450 plays resolution up to PAL and NTSC standards up to 1.5 Mbit/s.


Q: Does DP-450 support MP3’s with variable bitrate?

A: Yes, VBR MP3 is now supported


Q: Which video outputs supports progressive scan ?

A: Component Scart (YpbPr) supports Progressive Scan in resolutions up to PAL & NTSC standards.


Q: Is it possible to upgrade DP-450 software ?

A: Yes, software updates will be released on a regular basis on our website. Updates will contain latest Bug-fixes and possibly extra features.


Q: Does DP-450 have a built-in AC3 decoder ?

A: Yes, for AC3 to stereo downmix, The DP-450 outputs S/P-DIF raw for external AC3 / DTS decoding.


Q: Does DP-450 support ID3 tags ?

A: Yes.


Q: How do I know what codec my films are encoded in.

A: Use the setup button to display the version of DivX the film has been encoded with.


Q: Is it possible to Fast Forward and Fast Reverse MP3 files ?

A: No, but it will be implemented in a later release.



Q: Which video file extensions are supported by the player ?

A: .MPG, .MPEG, .AVI, .VOB


Q: How do I make the update CD-R with newer firmware to update my DP-450 ?

A: You need burning software that supports .ISO files. This could be Nero Burning ROM v5.5+ or Easy CD Creator v4.0+ Please refer to your burning software manual on this matter. Follow the standard guidelines for making an .ISO recording. More help can be found on:

www.roxio.com and http://www.nero.com/

Firmware 2.5.3
New firmware release version 2.5.3 will be available from Wednesday the 18th December. The new release contains a lot of enhancements and full Ogg Vorbis support.

Thanks to Flash for this review.

Added:  Monday, December 16, 2002
Reviewer:  Flash

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