Pioneer DV-578A-S DVD Player with DVD-Audio / SACD

Pioneer DV-578A-S DVD Player with DVD-Audio / SACD

Product Description
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Pioneer's luscious DV-578A-S is not merely a slim, high-performance movie and music machine--it's a highly affordable movie and music machine, considering the plenitude of formats it's equipped to play. We're talking DVD-Video, video CD, DVD-R, and video-mode DVD-RW. Then there's the specialty formats: super-high-resolution DVD-Audio and SACD (stereo and multichannel), as well as--in the opposite direction--compressed audio files (MP3 and WMA) on recordable CD. Slideshows of digital photos? Sure. Just load your JPEG digital photo CDs, Fujicolor CDs, or Kodak Picture CDs and you're off and running.

For sensationally great video, the DV-578A-S features virtually twice the video processing power of previous Pioneer models with its 12-bit/108 MHz video digital-to-analog converter (DAC), as well as Pioneer's PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan feature, and a range of video output types, plus 7 video adjustments for maximum versatility and performance. DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; reverse 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

The deck is even outfitted for CPRM copy protection (Content Protection for Recordable Media). CPRM permits the recording of copy-once broadcast programs, but not copying of such recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made using DVD-RW discs in VR mode and can only be played on CPRM-compatible players such as the DV-578A-S.

DVD-Audio and SACD media both offer super-high-fidelity sound. DVD-Audio discs provide high storage capacity, unique bonus materials not available on commercial CDs, and 192 kHz/24-bit multichannel and stereo sound (with audio harmonics conceivably extending all the way to 96 kHz, two full octaves beyond the highest frequencies found on standard CDs). DVD-A discs often have compressed Dolby Digital soundtracks for listening on standard DVD players, but true DVD-A decoding is required for full sonic appreciation.

Depending on the disc, Sony's proprietary SACD format provides extended-bandwidth multichannel and/or stereo sound, often presented in a dual-layer format compatible with both standard CD players (at standard resolution) and SACD-equipped players like the DV-578A-S (for full-resolution playback). Most high-res audio players offer compatibility with one or the other format, DVD-Audio or SACD. This player is happy with both.

As an anti-piracy measure, the player performs its own decoding of both DVD-Audio and SACD signals (not to mention standard Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround sound), passing high-resolution analog, not digital, audio to your integrated amplifier or surround receiver. This means you'll need an audio/video receiver with multichannel analog-audio inputs to fully appreciate multichannel DVD-A and SACD releases.

If you're not planning to use the DVD-A/SACD capability for multichannel programming, both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (one each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for simpler connection with your receiver.

Other features include picture zoom, parental controls, disc resume, repeat, random play, track programming, dialog enhancement, a GUI disc navigator, a fluorescent display with 3-level dimmer, a screen saver, auto power off, track/time search, and 10-key direct search and play.

Product Description:
plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, and Video CD * plays SACD, DVD-Audio, CD, CD-R & CD-RW, MP3 and WMA CD-R & CD-RW * plays digital picture CDs (JPEG) * 108MHz/12-bit video D/A converter * selectable progressive-scan mode for smoother video with HD-compatible TVs (via the component video output) *

Pioneer DV-578A-S DVD Player with DVD-Audio / SACD
Average customer rating:

Great player...if it worked!

Voice stopped working on DVD

Nice Universal Player for the price

Great universal player.

Review of a Ne I bw Pioneer DVD player.

Pioneer DV-578A-S DVD Player with DVD-Audio / SACD

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

Universal media player compatible with DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, DVD-RW, MP3/WMA CD, and JPEG/Fujicolor/Kodak Picture CDs

Progressive-scan video output renders seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs

24-bit/192 kHz audio digital/analog converter (DAC); 12-bit/108 MHz video digital/analog converter (DAC)

Coaxial and optical digital-audio outputs (Dolby/DTS 5.1 passthrough), 5.1-channel analog outputs (Dolby/DTS/DVD-Audio/SACD decoding)

Measures 16.6 by 2.1 by 9.6 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

ASIN: B0002ERY6W

Product Description

The DVD-578A-S is a high-performance movie and music machine. In addition to DVD movies, the slim DV-578A-S plays multi-channel, high-resolution DVD-Audio and SACD discs, plus all of your recordings on DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3, and WMA. It even has a PhotoViewer feature for viewing JPEG still photos. For sensationally great video, the DV-578A-S features virtually twice the video processing power of previous models with a 12-bit/108MHz Video D-A converter, Pioneer's PureCinema 2: 3 Progressive Scan, and a component video output plus 7 video adjustments for maximum versatility and performance. For great audio, the DV-578A-S has builtin Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 decoders. Coaxial and Optical Digital Ouputs for Dolby Digital and DTS surround allow for digital output to an A/V Receiver. A high-end 24-bit / 192kHz D/A converter ensures superb audio performance.

Amazon.com Product Description

Pioneer's luscious DV-578A-S is not merely a slim, high-performance movie and music machine--it's a highly affordable movie and music machine, considering the plenitude of formats it's equipped to play. We're talking DVD-Video, video CD, DVD-R, and video-mode DVD-RW. Then there's the specialty formats: super-high-resolution DVD-Audio and SACD (stereo and multichannel), as well as--in the opposite direction--compressed audio files (MP3 and WMA) on recordable CD. Slideshows of digital photos? Sure. Just load your JPEG digital photo CDs, Fujicolor CDs, or Kodak Picture CDs and you're off and running.

As an anti-piracy measure, the player performs its own decoding of both DVD-Audio and SACD signals (not to mention standard Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 surround sound), passing high-resolution analog, not digital, audio to your integrated amplifier or surround receiver. This means you'll need an audio/video receiver with multichannel analog-audio inputs to fully appreciate multichannel DVD-A and SACD releases.

Customer Reviews:

Great player...if it worked!.......2006-09-07

I bought this because I wanted an inexpensive player that could play both DVD-A and SACD. There are maybe two or three players that fall in that category. At first, it seemed this player was the answer to my prayers. But then I started having issues with movies just stopping and then skipping entire chapters. Then it started doing it with DVD-A discs. To clarify, I take good care of my equipment and media. I always handle the discs properly and put them back in their case. There is not excessive dust in my house, and I do not smoke. It usually does this with the same discs, which have included brand new movies just being played for the first time.
If I thought the problem would be solved, I would buy the 588A, but I'm afraid to spend $100+ only to have the same issues.
Perhaps I got a lemon with this one, but I have not been thrilled with Pioneer players (my first player would pause at the layer change).
I've read reviews that the Yamaha C750 has better sound and is great for the price, but I've also read about issues with that one as well.
I just wish Panasonic had a player that could do what this Pioneer can do. I've never had a problem with that brand....ever.

Voice stopped working on DVD.......2006-08-27

I've had this for only a couple of years. The surround sound still works, but the voice stopped functioning.

Nice Universal Player for the price.......2006-05-08

Pretty much everything that could be said about this player has been said in some of the other reviews; however, I noticed some innacuracies. First, the SACD does play in 5.1. I had a bit of confusion playing Michael Jackson's Thriller album. Without reading very carefully, it was difficult to determine that it was a 2.1 mix. This labeling issue can lead a person to believe that the player is faulty when in fact it's the mix of the disc. Some discs have both stereo and surround mixes. This may also have been a cause for confusion. The player does have a setting allowing the user to define to which format the player will default. I felt that was a nice feature given that tastes vary among listeners. It can cause confusion, but that's why we read our instruction manuals :).

With regard to the conversion, there are internal menus that you can set to PCM; however, the true encryption can be set as well.

Overall, I've loved this player for what it is. It's given me access to all the formats that I want. The richness of some of the mixes produced for both SACD and DVDA formats have brought tears to my eyes. Music genres that I otherwise don't enjoy (i.e Jazz) become a moving experience. It moves the listening experience away from hearing music to feeling music. It's unfortunate that these formats did not take off. Most people simply prefer convenience over quality.

My one gripe with the player itself is that it doesn't have any sophisticated channel management or bass control other than the selection of small or large speakers (hence the 4 star rating). For me the channel controls for the 5.1 inputs on my receiver were able to correct this. It took some odd and perhaps aggressive tweaking, but it was time well spent. This player can't be beaten for the price.

Great universal player........2006-03-15

Got this model for its SACD/DVD-Audio capabilities. Great sound, great picture. Only wish this was a 5-disc player like the Toshiba it replaced.

Review of a Ne I bw Pioneer DVD player........2006-02-26

The product proved easy to hook up. I also had very little trouble operating it. The DVD player is connected to a Hitachi television that is not a high definition TV. The picture that this combination produces greatly surpoasses the sharpness produced by a VHS video cassette player. I believe that I made a good purchase.

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