Sony DVP-SR510H DVD Player

What it is

A small DVD player that connects to a TV by HDMI and upscales DVDs to 1080p. It also plays CDs, and it plays multi-format DVD and CD discs. It does not play Blu-ray discs, and it is Region 1 only, so it is made for North American DVDs. Region codes here assume a US buyer, Region A for Blu-ray and Region 1 for DVD.

Who it is for

For someone who wants a simple player for a spare room, a bedroom, or a first setup, and who mostly watches the used DVDs we sell.

What to check before you buy

• Check that your DVDs are Region 1, because this player does not play discs from other regions.
• Check that you have an HDMI cable, because buyers noted that one is not mentioned as included, and the unit has no display of its own.
• Expect a slow start. Some buyers reported loading and pausing trouble, and a few said their player stopped working after about eleven months, so keep your receipt and test it early.
• The remote gets mixed reports, so plan to keep it close and check the buttons work the way you like.

Why it pairs with used media

Most of the DVDs we sell are Region 1 discs, and this is the cheapest way to get them on a modern TV by HDMI, plus it doubles as a CD player through RCA if your setup allows it.