JVC XV-SA75GD Progressive-Scan DVD Player, Gold

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.6 x 2.9 inches ; 5.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005RI9K
• Item model number: XVS-A75GD
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #149,792 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
JVC's XV-S75GD DVD-Video/DVD-Audio player's slim design simplifies room placement and makes the player an attractive addition to your home theater. The model supports standard DVDs as well as the new, high-resolution DVD-Audio format, along with CD, MP3-CD, and CD-R and CD-RW recordable formats. This model, also available in black, plays back nearly every digital media source.

The XV-S75GD includes the technological features for only the best in video and audio playback. Progressive-scan component-video output creates a smooth, flicker-free picture with compatible TVs, while a 10-bit, 54 MHz video digital-to-analog converter reproduces video images with roughly twice the speed of standard 27 MHz DACs, resulting in enhanced picture quality for modern TVs and large-screen displays.

Similarly, a 24-bit, 192 kHz audio digital-to-analog converter reproduces audio signals at twice the frequency as standard 96 kHz DACs for superb, high-bandwidth audio quality with audio CDs and multichannel DVD-Audio discs. The 3-D Phonic surround sound emulation simulates a four-speaker sound field from only two stereo speakers.

Playback features include variable and slow search, zoom, digest and strobe play, angle list, and resume. Optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs connect to a compatible home theater system for true Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound.

JVC covers this player with a one-year warranty on parts and 90-day warranty on labor.

Product Description
This new JVC XV-SA75GD introduces a new slim design for an "all-in-one" player that people are looking for. Not only does it play DVD & CD; it also plays the new MP3, CD-R and CD-RW recordable CD formats. Don't let the slim design fool you, the XV-SA75GD is packed with many exciting features such as DVD Audio Format Playback Progressive Scan Output-Digital Direct, 3-D Phonic sound, variable and slow search, zoom, digest and strobe play, angle list and resume function. Fiber optic and co-axial digital audio outputs with Dolby Digital & DTS pass-through are provided for easy connection to any system.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars All That's Gold Sometimes Does Glitter !, September 6, 2002

By	Armando M. Mesa (Chandler, AZ) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I have had the pleasure of owning this JVC product for almost a year. What caught my attention was the progressive scan technology and the DVD-Audio feature along with the slim and sleek updated gold "high tech" appearance. JVC is one of a few handful of companies willing to give the owner a decent and legible on screen guide for video/audio set up complete with nifty and colorful graphics (love that picture in window screen display so you don't miss the action). JVC's earlier DVD models did have some serious lock up issues as I was the unfortunate owner of their big bulky model XV-501 ( had to have that one repaired in less than 3 years due to laser/motor burn out and lock up disfunction). It looked very expensive and sported a video fine processor feature which allowed you to really sharpen the picture detail quality by a large noticeable degree, which is simplified in the newer models.
On the XV 75 model, while the user can really fine tune color, tint, etc. without having to go through the tv's own picture controls, tweaking the picture to complete and preferable sharpness cannot be done to noticeable extremes like the older models. It allows for some sharpness but there is very subtle change or differences to make the viewer go wow ! Overall, the picture produced is very clean and substantially detailed on my 27 inch RCA (the poor man's Sony Wega) analog set, though. I have not had the luxury of trying the progressive scan feature on a high def set, yet (that's another item for my Christmas or B-day gift list of things I want BADLY !)...

The DVD-Audio decoding portion takes awhile to get used to (though it claims to be high resolution and of higher calibre than regular 2 channel stereo, the sound is rather soft).The dedicated .1 bass is wonderful when connected to the right sub (Velodyne, JBL, Infinity, anyone ?)Excellent DVD Audio discs to audition for the aural workout are The Blue Man Group Audio Surround Mix, Sting's Ten Summoner's Tales in DTS and a limited JVC Free dvd audio sampler ! Again, don't expect the earpiercing highs or mids. The sonic characteristic of DVD Audio is meant to have a "soft" and warm almost high resolution analog sound rich in deep bass (unlike that heard or felt with normal stereo). And the different effects or instruments to be heard placed around you will blow the mind (hopefully not the eardrums). The new DVD Audio format is indeed a new venue that requires getting aurally accustomed to. Also, heed my warning, YOU MUST HAVE A DECENT SUBWOOFER CONNECTED for the .1 LFE bass; otherwise you will get a very hollow soft sound not worthy of trading for regular stereo. Also, another major important ingredient is a voice matched and powerful center channel (3 way preferred). You will be amazed how many dvd audio recordings put the singer or instrumentalist dead center (another debate for another time). One drawback is that you cannot use a graphic equalizer on these newer digital receivers that must accompany dvd players like the JVC Dvd-audio player; you shouldn't need to, the sound produced by this new digital equipment is almost sonically perfect !

The reason for the 4 stars is that the laser can be sensitive meaning that if there is a microsopic scratch that is ignored by other players it may be picked up by this one and cause lock up or major macro blocking/tiling. I found this out with my Chasing Amy dvd which has a flaw on it's surface yet plays that same flawed section effortlessy on another dvd player.This may be due to the player's small or limited correction error buffer circuitry. Also, when I first bought the machine the system would lock up and not start up again or shut off unless i unplugged it (rebooted ?). Must have broken in properly because the problem has disappeared !

Overall, this JVC player wins my vote of approval in both video and audio processing functions. Remember, this player is packed with all sorts of goodies that previously were only exclusive to the Denons, Yamahas, etc. etc....

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buggy out of the box vs. Great Bang for the Buck, March 25, 2002

By	G. Nedeff (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm keeping this simple. This DVD player plays DVD audio and performs well once updated, includes progressive scan and MP3 playback. It's a great DVD player and I would give it a 5 star review if it weren't for some major issues. JVC needs to upgrade the firmware so it is compatible with all DVDs. You will have to upgrade a subtitle problem with the Phantom Menace DVD and other DVDs. The player gets really hot and is reported to lock up on people. I think it might have to do with the heat, so keep it well ventilated. I haven't experienced lockups yet. In other words, buy it, send it immediately back to JVC to have the firmware or the eprom replaced while it's covered under warranty (sorry, this can't be updated using CD-RW) and then you'll own a great DVD player for the money.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good when it worked, December 3, 2002

By A Customer

Produced fine quality images on my HDTV -- when it worked. However, it has suddenly gone on the blink after less than one year of fairly light use, failing to recognize certain DVD's and occasionally displaying mysterious onscreen messages telling me it is "searching for software updates".

Needless to say, it's been sent back to the manufacturer for attention. While parts are still under warranty, labor costs are only covered for 90 days. With current new product prices and technician billing rates, it may not be justified to repair the thing.

Bottom line is that I am not terribly pleased with the quality of this product, and would recommend considering similar alternatives from other manufacturers.