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Pioneer DV525 DVD Player

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Technical Details

  • Plays Dolby Digital/DTS DVDs, video CDs, audio CDs and CD-Rs
  • Component-video outputs
  • S-video and composite-video output
  • 10-bit video processing
  • 96 kHz, 24-bit digital audio
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Product Details
Product Manual [708kb PDF]
  • Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00002SSVY
  • Item model number: DV525
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  (47 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,987 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description
Amazon.com Review
Pioneer has long been the leading force behind laser discs and is now a strong contender in DVD players. The DV-525's picture quality is whistle clean and palpable, in part due to Pioneer's own Twin Wave Laser and Viter-Bi RF Decoding Process that reads past and corrects signal encoding errors. This deck passed the problematic "Matrix" test with aplomb, and also glided perfectly through a finger-smudged and scratched-up rental disc that did not play on another DVD machine.

This DVD player also deploys jitter-minimizing digital server circuitry to smooth audio CDs as well as video discs. If you desire a buttery sound, lacking in metallic digital brightness, this is your ideal playback partner. It's also one of the few DVD players that can properly play CD-R discs made on a home burner (another product category where Pioneer is very active).

Given its modest price, we can't expect the DV-525 to be the most feature laden of DVD machines. For example, there's no visual fast-scan option, and the remote control is not backlit. You get just one pair of composite video/audio outputs in the jackpack--along with component and S-video, digital coax, and optical audio outputs, but no headphone jack.

Still, the basic performance needs for movie and music playback are all well met, and the deck does offer some cute special touches, including picture black-level adjustments to compensate for your specific viewing situation. The dynamic audio adjustment is especially useful for late-night screenings of discs heavy with explosive sound effects--so you can damp down the blasts without wiping out the dialogue track as well.

If you're looking to jump into DVD, this Pioneer will gladly show you the way.

Pros:

  • Rock-solid video reproduction
  • Audio performance free of digital edginess
  • 480i component video outputs
  • Both coaxial and optical audio jacks
  • Bitstream data monitor capability

    Cons:

    • Nonglow, non-universal remote control
    • No headphone jack
    • Limited trick play options


    Product Description
    Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is hot. And Pioneer's DV-525 player is a popular choice. With good reasons. For one, the 96KHz/24 bit digital output delivers superior-fidelity from DVD discs. For another, the DTS digital output means the ultimate in theater sound, along with a Resume Function that lets you stop a movie and then resume playback where you left off. You also have a Component Video Output that brings you enhanced picture quality on component-compatible TVs. An auto-gain level adjustment cuts the disc-jitters. And it has a good memory - the DV-525 recalls set-up conditions (language, subtitle, aspect ratio and mode) for up to 15 discs.When connected to a receiver or amplifier with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder through either the optical or coaxial digital outputs, you can enjoy the phenomenal experience of video through five discrete full range channels, whether for stunning sound effects or crystal clear dialogue. 10-bit Video D/A Converter delivers faster video signal processing than conventional methods, minimizing digital artifacts for enhanced digital video quality. Twin-Wave Laser Pickup Equipped with a 650nm laser diode for playing DVDs and 780nm diode for playing CDs, Video CDs and CD-Rs. Bit-Rate Meter provides a display of the average bit-rate being used to decode the video from scene to scene, giving you an quantifiable indication of the effort put into the mastering process. Serious moviephiles will enjoy using it to compare transfers of various films. Multiple Viewing Angle Capability gives you the ability to select viewing from various camera angles on DVDs encoded with the feature. Currently it is seen mostly on informational productions. DVD A-B Repeat allows you to program a "start" and "end" to a DVD segment that you choose, and continuously repeat as you determine. It's great for trying to learn those old Clapton licks, or using with instructional videos.

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