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Product Specifications
Technical Details
- 3-disc carousel style
- Component-video output
- Built-in Dolby Digital decoder
- Compatible with DTS decoders
- 10-bit video digital-to-analog converter
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Product Description
Amazon.com Review
Pioneer's DV-C302D is a surprisingly trim, three-disc DVD/CD changer that lets you line up a triple feature of flicks or spin more than three hours' worth of nonstop party music. Since Pioneer has championed the cause of multidisc "combi" players since the species was born, we had high expectations for the DV-C302D.
With this player, you can program (or reprogram) the machine to play specific tracks or DVDs while the show is already in progress; just open the motorized drawer to add one or two titles. All the while, the third disc (out of sight) continues to play. Pioneer's automatic changeover cycles through from one disc's end to the start of the next in an impressive nine seconds.
We found no compromises in picture quality or sound performance, which is reassuring given the fact that multidisc players are more expensive than their single-disc cousins. Audio performance is typical of Pioneer: it's well balanced, with fine 24-bit audio digital-to-analog converters feeding the stereo output jacks. To test the DV-C302D's sonic range, we played an Arnold Schwarzenegger action film. We were blown away by the clarity of the sound--in one spot, the explosions nearly broke through our TV screen!
For improved image quality, we strongly recommend that you utilize this player's cinema mode, which darkens colors to improve contrast; and be sure to use the player's S-video or interlaced component-video outputs if your display is equipped to accept them.
The DV-C302D incorporates a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, so you can tap into a set of six outputs and feed the signals directly to an amplifier. Or if you prefer, feed the digital bit stream out of the player via optical or coaxial connections and into a Dolby Digital or DTS-decoding receiver of your choice.
We tested the DV-C302D's nonstop party entertainment ability with a lively Afro-pop music concert DVD and it offered excellent Dolby Digital surround sound imaging and detail. We relocated the troupe's polyrhythmic percussionists and tribal chanters to the rear channels, which helped suck us into the performance. The player spread the pleasure around our six-speaker system with strength and equanimity. Likewise, high-grade audio CDs of acoustic jazz, electric blues, and classical music were well-tempered and musically revealing.
The DV-C302D incorporates an intriguing blue light on the faceplate that blinks only when a DVD is spinning, but we had mixed feelings about the infrared remote control. The buttons are logically laid out, but in many instances they're small and cramped together. We missed not having a next disc button on the remote. Oddly, there is a next disc button on the player itself, along with individual disc call buttons that light selectively to indicate which of three trays are engaged for play. The front panel also includes a very useful row of buttons (numbered 1 to 10) for instantly summoning up individual tracks or chapters.
The DV-C302D delivers just one fast scan speed (in forward and reverse) that races along at a merry clip but may be a bit too fast when you're searching for a particular segment. The slow-motion function has variable speeds in the forward direction (1/2 to 1/16 normal speed) that result in grainy images.
For home-theater fanatics, the DV-C302D allows you to preset custom playback parameters for up to 15 DVDs and trigger an auto return to the last-played position with up to five titles.
All in all, the DV-C302D is an attractive machine that lives up to our expectations from Pioneer as a leader in multidisc players.
Pros:
- Good mechanical performance as a disc changer
- Excellent onscreen menu
- Clean, attractive cosmetics
- Good sound quality for movies and music
Cons:
- Crowded remote control
- Limited special play functions
Product Description
Black Hi-Fi stereo Dolby DigitalPioneers DV-C302D is a surprisingly trim three-disc DVD/CD changer that lets you line up a triple feature of flicks or spin more than three hours worth of nonstop party musi
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Throw your CD changer away!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Pioneer DV-C302D 3-Disc DVD Player (Electronics)
I recently purchased this DVD-changer, and I'm thrilled with it. There are more than enough features to keep you busy, and it's a very good looking unit. But what's most important here is that the video and audio are INCREDIBLE! Really, you can't go wrong, especially for the price. The remote isn't any worse than most out there these days. Unless you spend big $$$, they always give you a cheap remote. But I'm notoriously picky about video equipment, and the Pioneer has exceeded my expectations. Brief highlights include: Built-in digital decoder with outputs for coax and optical, as well as six analog outs. Component, s-video, and composite video outputs. User-friendly menu system with graphical on-screen interface. Picture adjustment for regular, cinema, or animation (cinema is stunning). Beautiful color and clarity. Fast access to layer-switches, and scene changes. Onboard memory for retaining setup options of 15 DVDs (very handy), and the unit will remember where you stopped viewing up to 5 discs if you can't finish a movie. The only thing missing is a zoom feature, but believe me, you'll never miss it. All in all, a superb player. If you're looking to get into DVD and would like to preserve some rack space, toss your CD-changer out the window and buy this thing!
46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Are you making home Video CDs? Buy this unit!,
This review is from: Pioneer DV-C302D 3-Disc DVD Player (Electronics)
Nowadays, more and more computer companies are producing computers with the video editing and production functions. Sony, Dell, Compaq and iMac AVs are examples of these machines that come with video editing components and a CD burner for you to burn your own movie, or, Video CD on a CD. However, unlike people in China or Japan, where video cd players are more popular than DVD players, people in the US will soon find that their home DVD players are not able to play video CDs. Some of the units will be able to play Video CDs encoded using the version 1 standards, but not able to play VCD version 2 or 3 standards. Other DVD units simply do not accept Video CDs recorded on a CD-R. This Pioneer is one of the Pioneer DVD families that fully accept a "home-made" video cd. This makes sharing your vocation CD with your grandma's family on her big screen TV and home theater possible. Another beautiful function of this unit is that you may stop at anytime while you're watching a movie. When you come back, it will start right from where you stopped. Most DVD units require that you either use fast forward or scene selection to jump to where you left, which requires more steps on your remote.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
expert analysis,
By samuel rodriguez (connecticut) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pioneer DV-C302D 3-Disc DVD Player (Electronics)
I love my pioneer dvc302d dvd player. The picture and sound quality issuperb. The looks of it are also very nice. The only drawback from aperfect 5 star product was the forward and reverse scanning feature. Instead of having both a quick moving,smooth search/scan and fast scan,it only has a fast scan which tends to overpass a section one may be searching for. I am a big fan of new technologies and the price for this product is just right. The three disc tray is also great...not too many as a 5 disc and definatley better than one.Just be careful not to stare too long at the little blue light. Its aura is hypnotizing. just as a reminder,pioneer was the first to have it. Now the other companies are copying it. Pioneer was also the first in laser video. You cant go wrong here.
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