Pioneer DVL-919 DVD / Laser Disc / CD and CD-R Player

by Pioneer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 16.6 x 5.8 inches ; 19 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00000K0ZX
• Item model number: DVL-919
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,123 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Pioneer's DVL-919 is one of the few laserdisc (LD) players available to hard core videophiles, some of whom still prefer the analog-video format to DVD's compressed digital video. Fortunately, the DVL-919 accommodates both formats. If you're searching for a replacement LD player and you're just getting your feet wet in the DVD-Video world, the DVL-919 is ideal. It's loaded with videophile features, including component-video outputs, 10-bit video processing, and a three-line digital comb filter. For audiophiles, the DVL-919 includes 24-bit digital-to-analog converters and offers Dolby Digital and Digital Theater Sound (DTS) outputs.

Product Description

DVD Player and audio CD player, laser disc player w/dual side play, DTS digital output, 3-line digital comb filter, condition memory, virtual dolby surround (SRS), graphic user interface (GUI), remote control

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not an Elite, but still great!, October 26, 2002

By 

I. Dawkins "videophile" (Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pioneer DVL-919 DVD / Laser Disc / CD and CD-R Player (Electronics)

I was forced into buying a new Laserdisc player after my previous Pioneer Elite CLD-79 was struck by lightning and subsequently destroyed. Sadly, the Pioneer Elite DVL-91 is no longer available, so I settled for this. As it turns out, however, I was not settling at all. This is a great player! The picture quality is not quite as crisp as my previous Elite, but it is still fantastic on both LD and DVD. Most aspects have been improved. LD side change time is roughly half of my old Elite player, sound is better, and LD spin up is faster. My only real quibble is that the remote control was apparantly designed by someone who hates people. Buttons are arranged seemingly at random. Even after several months of ownership and use, I still have to take a long look at the remote before I venture a push of the buttons. The design of my previous player's remote control was far, far superior.

One other thing: upon receiving delivery of my player, I found that the laser was bad and was in need of replacement. It was taken to an authorized Pioneer service center where the laser was replaced swiftly, free of charge, and with no fuss. Many months later, it still works perfectly! I appreciate Pioneer's service. On my previous Elite LD player, which was hit by the lightning, the Pioneer service center I took it to worked tirelessly for weeks trying to fix it. In the end, they failed, but they also did not charge me for the work they did. Thanks again!

This is my third Pioneer laser video product. Based on my experience so far with my Pioneer LD player (rest in peace), mini DVD player, and new DVD/LD player, I would never purchase a laser video product from any other company.

42 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better Remote than the DVL-909, September 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Pioneer DVL-919 DVD / Laser Disc / CD and CD-R Player (Electronics)

This unit has a better remote than the previous DVL-909. I believe it offers more value at it's initial offering price than the 909. This unit covers laserdisc and dvd just about equal to my way of thinking, although, if one wanted exceptional, nth degree perfection, opting for a higher end single medium type player would be my recommendation.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laserdisc Alive and Well - Thankyou, December 22, 2008

By 

Seanna - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pioneer DVL-919 DVD / Laser Disc / CD and CD-R Player (Electronics)

I was around at the beginning of Laserdisc and have always owned a player. Not many people realize that Laserdisc is nearly equivalent to DVD technology - Laserdisc has up to 425 lines of horizontal resolution and DVD has 500 lines. There are also DTS Laserdiscs (although not many) and most of them have digital sound.

However the great advantage with this player is that you get the best of both worlds! You have a DVD player and Laserdisc so hey we don't need arguments to prove which is best!

The Laserdisc side of this player supports up to DTS technology although you will need a RF Demodulator for AC-3 (also know as Dolby Digital 5.1) Laserdiscs if you have a modern amplifier. The Laserdisc also has both side plays so it will play both sides of Laserdiscs without having to flip the disc over. It also has frame by frame playback so you don't need to buy CAV discs. It will frame by frame any Laserdisc. The best video output of the player is S-video.

What can I say the Laserdisc side of this player is wonderful! Pioneer was always the best at making players and this player succeeds in every aspect.

The DVD side of the player is no slouch either and it supports up to DTS. The video output is composite so it is equal to a progressive scan DVD player. The DVD side of the player performs as good as any out there.

Overall this is a great package, I have one because I can buy Laserdiscs at $1 and these are the classics. I have it also because I am not fazed by the slight difference in quality between Laserdisc and DVD plus it is also a DVD player anyway. Bottom line - if you want the ultimate in exuberance then buy this!