Sony DVP-NS500V SACD/DVD Player

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Product Details

Product Manual [2.03mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005U21J
• Item model number: DVP-NS500V
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #82,966 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 21, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The Sony DVP-NS500V packs an extra punch by not only playing CDs and DVDs, but also enhanced Super Audio CDs, which deliver richer, more nuanced audio than traditional music discs. The unit also plays CD-R/RW, DVD Audio, DVD-R/RW, and Video CD formats for added music and movie options, and it includes a multichannel management system that controls such features as channel balance, channel levels, and bass redirection. Among its video attributes is a digital video enhancer that improves contrast and picture detail, along with SmoothScan and SmoothSlow modes that allow users to crisply search for their favorite scenes.

Other features include built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and a 5.1-channel output, along with coaxial and optical digital outputs for connecting to a digital receiver. The unit also includes a component video output, two S-video outputs, and two composite video outputs.

What's in the Box
SACD/DVD player, AV cord, remote control, two AA batteries, user's manual.

Product Description
Sony's DVP-NS500V DVD Player produces the sights and sounds of the movies in your very own home. Discover the Sony DVD difference as you watch its dynamic features at work. SACD Multi-channel playback, CD-R/RW playback compatibility, Precision Drive 2, TV Virtual Surround, Block Noise Reduction, and Instant Replay are just a few features that help to produce the magic you see and hear. Take this player home and discover what Easy Set-up really means. The DVP-NS500V - the home entertainment you deserve.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Reliability and Warranty, October 19, 2002

By	Gigi A. Loh (Maplewood, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

I have a... Sony DVD player. Sony claims a 1 year part/90 day labor warranty. First, the machine simply stopped working after 5 months. Second, to send it in for warranty repair, Sony wants $92.00 for labor, upfront, plus I have to pay for the cost to ship the item. They don't assess the problem and then give you an estimate, permitting you to decide whether or not you want to go through with a repair. Third, when I noted that the cost to repair closely approaches the cost of a new machine, their customer service representative told me I should have purchased the extended warranty.

My suggestion is, buy a more reliable product, not a Sony. Check out what the warranty, when you purchase. Select a product with 1 year parts and labor. Otherwise, find out what the manufacturer charges for warranty service.

Watch out for deceptive warranty policies.

22 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN INCREDABLE DVD/SACD PLAYER, June 27, 2002

By	RITA HUGHES (PALM COAST, FL United States) - See all my reviews

SONY HAS MADE AN AFFORDABLE SACD PLAYER, THAT ALSO PLAYS DVD'S. THE ABSOLUTE SOUND MAGAZINE SAYS, " THE SONY NS500V IS A FINE INTERLACED DVD PLAYER, A COMPETENT CD PLAYER, AND AN ASTONISHINGLY
GOOD INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF SACD RECORDINGS. SACD'S ARE LIKE LIVE MUSIC, COMPELLING AND ADDICTIVE". IT'S HARD NOT TO AGREE WITH THE WORLD'S LEADING HI-FI MAGAZINE, BUT THEY ARE SO RIGHT, THIS MACHINE IS AWESOME AND WELL WORTH THE MONEY AT THIS LOWER COST.

2 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good unit, September 28, 2002

By A Customer

good unit but great with s-video