The Sony CD/DVD Player DVP NS57P is a reliable and high-quality DVD player from Sony. It is designed to play CD media formats and has a region code of DVD: 1. This model does not include a remote control, but it still offers features such as home theater receiver and DVR/hard drive recorder capabilities. The fact that it is a DVD player specifically makes it ideal for playing DVD media formats and offers convenience and ease of use for your entertainment needs.