Pioneer DV444 Progressive-Scan DVD Player (Silver)

Pioneer DV444 Progressive-Scan DVD Player (Silver)

Product Description
From Digital Living Today
In order to keep up with the multiplying media formats born of the latest audio-visual technology, it used to be necessary to have a ridiculously large stack of devices and decoders to play them. But now, in an effort to streamline design and reduce the clutter of redundancy, Pioneer has come out with a state-of-the-art DVD player that can use its motor and tray to decode a wide variety of CD formats. In short, the DV444 is a full-featured, sleek-looking, single-play DVD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/VCD/MP3 player. And what's even better about Pioneer's new machine is that it does all of this superbly. Progressive Scan Output (a method to increase image resolution), works together with separated audio and video circuits for ultra-clean, noise-free images and sound. A plethora of inputs and outputs allow you to hang onto your multitude of other appliances, in the event that you can't bear to part with them.

Product Description:
The DV-444 offers truly superior performance in a super-slim package. Progressive scan output, high-end error correction and tracking, and separate audio and video circuits just begin to tell the story. This machine was engineered and built for demanding AV enthusiasts who want a lot, in a little space.So sleek and stylish it will work anywhere - thanks to the drive mechanism, which has been reduced in size to 5.5 cm height! Get a kick out of playing MP3 files and find your favorite songs through the easy file navigation function shown on-screen. The latest technology is included, like SRS TruSurround, which creates a virtual sound field to give the impression of surround sound. Create one of the slimmest Digital Home Cinema combinations by combining this unit with the ultra-slim VSX-C300 A/V receiver and the matching S-V50-K or S-V50-QL Home Cinema Speaker set.

Pioneer DV444 Progressive-Scan DVD Player (Silver)
Average customer rating:

BE AWARE

Solid DVD player.

Very solid player

Progressive Scan and great remote

Outstanding player for now & the future

Pioneer DV444 Progressive-Scan DVD Player (Silver)

Manufacturer: Pioneer
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Progressive-scan ouput reduces flicker and artifacts for a more filmic image

10-bit video DAC for excellent video quality with analog devices

192 kHz/24-bit audio DAC for superb sound quality

Dolby Digital- and DTS-compatible digital output

MP3-CD playback

ASIN: B00005O4JH

Product Description

The DV-444 offers truly superior performance in a super-slim package. Progressive scan output, high-end error correction and tracking, and separate audio and video circuits just begin to tell the story. This machine was engineered and built for demanding AV enthusiasts who want a lot, in a little space.So sleek and stylish it will work anywhere - thanks to the drive mechanism, which has been reduced in size to 5.5 cm height! Get a kick out of playing MP3 files and find your favorite songs through the easy file navigation function shown on-screen. The latest technology is included, like SRS TruSurround, which creates a virtual sound field to give the impression of surround sound. Create one of the slimmest Digital Home Cinema combinations by combining this unit with the ultra-slim VSX-C300 A/V receiver and the matching S-V50-K or S-V50-QL Home Cinema Speaker set.

Customer Reviews:

BE AWARE.......2002-10-18

BUYERS, BE AWARE.
I had 2 DVD players made by Pioneer. They are nice machines... for a little over a year. Then the warranty expires. The problem these players seem to have has to do with poorly designed dual laser pick up (one - for DVDs, the other one - for CDs and Video CDs). The first player I had stopped playing CDs and Video CDs, I got the other one - this one stopped playing DVDs.
On the positive side - the picture is very good, so if you are after a short-term buy go ahead, otherwise look for another brand.

Solid DVD player........2002-09-16

I bought this over the Sony progressive scan model cause it was about $[...] cheaper. I wasn't expecting too much but let me tell you it's top notch quality. Everything works great, the remote is so responsive. You just tap the remote button slightly, and it responds INSTANTLY. I've never had one trouble with this DVD player and i highly recommend it to anyone looking for a progressive scan model. It's cheaper than most others cause Pioneer isn't known for it's DVD players. But it's a great item.

Very solid player.......2002-01-14

I have had this machine for three months now and have a high end home theater system. I have been using laser discs since the invention of AC-3 and had two other DVD players before this one. I can say that this has been the most solid player to date the the sound and video output are awesome. I would highly recommend this player to anyone seeking a high quality player that supports most new and old formats in the DVD universe today.

Progressive Scan and great remote.......2001-12-20

This DVD player is nice looking. Very thin and the remote works well. I found the picture to be a little bit grainy on a 57" Sony widescreen HDTV. I dont know if I expected too much or what. It does look better than my laser disc player, but not much difference between the xbox and the dvd player. I think for the price, you cant go wrong.

Outstanding player for now & the future.......2001-12-02

This is quite a find. The Pioneer 444 is simple to use, has an ultra-thin profile (1 rack-unit in height), and has the progressive scan features that will make it a viable player for those who will someday switch to a 16:9 television. It has both coaxial and optial digital audio outputs, as well as S-Video, standard RCA, and component video outputs. The on-screen menu has both a "basic" and "advnaced" mode, and the quality of the unit is what we have come to expect from an industry leader like Pioneer. And if that price at Amazon remains (...), this is one of the greatest bargains in the DVD world. It is a top-quality player for now, and for years to come. The only players better than this are those with true 1080i (HDTV) and optical video cable compatibility. But this player will still be compatible with the new televisions, unlike most DVD players sold before. This is a solid investment.

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