Product Description

Pioneer Internal Double Layer DVD/CD Writer. 16X Speed! Pioneer’s continues to blaze ingenious new trails in high-performance electronics! ... Read more

Features

• Write Speeds - up to 6x Double Layer DVD+R, 16x DVD-R, 16x DVD+R, 6x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 40x CD-R, & 24x CD-RW
• Installs internally into a Windows-based PC via IDE
• Quiet Drive - internal retooling used in conjunction with the performance adjusting firmware reduces operating noise up to 75% (compared to Pioneer DVR-A06
• Performance Adjusting Firmware - automatically adjusts between Performance mode and Quiet mode. Achieves an ideal solution by lowering disc rotation
• Color - Black Bezel

Product Description

Are you a movie fan, a music lover, or both? Pioneer's DV-578A-S may just be the perfect addition to your home entertainment system, giving you outstanding performance and playback versatility for a modest price. Advanced video circuitry ensures that your DVDs will look their best, whether you're using a standard or High Definition-compatible TV. Plus, this "universal" player brings an exciting new dimension to music listening: it handles ultra-high-resolution Super Audio CD (SACD) and DVD-Audio discs, along with your regular CDs.SACD and DVD-Audio are music formats that deliver better realism and more detail than CD ever could. Both formats offer up to 6 channels of sound, which can be used to place you smack in the middle of the performers, or to re-create the acoustic space of, say, a jazz club or concert hall. If you have a surround sound system, this player will help you give it a real workout! Because it's designed to reproduce these high-resolution music formats, the DV-578A-S sounds superb playing your CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs. It can also handle your ultra-long-playing MP3 and WMA discs. ... Read more

Features

• 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)

Reviews (2)

Disappointing SACD Performance
Well, I bought the new DV-578A mainly because it is plays SACD's. I've accumulated about a dozen hybrid SACD's and have been wanting to hear them in Hi-Rez. Well, it is an understatement to say that I was very disappointed when I sat down to listen to the 578 and discovered that there is a noticeable "pop" between tracks on most SACD's. I've been through two units now and they both have the same problem. The pop only occurs on the SACD layer, never on the regular CD layer. What's the point of buying a machine with Hi-Rez audio capabilities when it only has issues playing the Hi-Rez sections of Hi-Rez discs?

I've contacted Pioneer about the problem and was told that they know nothing about it. There's always a chance that a firmware upgrade could come at some point, but I would not hold my breath waiting. At this point, I'm ready to just return this thing for a refund and completely write off Pioneer's inexpensive equipment. I'll buy an SACD deck from another company with better quality control.

FWIW, the video quality on the 578 is fantastic, as is the sound quality on standard CD's. However, this is all essentially meaningless to me considering that I bought it mainly as a SACD player.

Bottom line: if you have any intentions of using this as a SACD player, look elsewhere!

disappointment
The Pioneer 563A had a problem playing long DVDs, and had limited bass management. But it played high quality SACD sound. The DV-578-A does not do this but cuts the quality down to 88.2/24 rather than the approximately 192/24 it starts with from the SACD.

One expert says: "563A DOES NOT convert DSD to PCM, it is a true DSD machine. The 578A "junk" converts DSD to 88.2/24 PCM"

I bought a 563A at closeout price. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Pioneer's DVR-520H-S DVD recorder houses an 80 GB hard drive, making the component a one-stop choice for both time-shifted TV viewing and video archiving. The hard drive holds up to 102 hours of programming. Once you record TV shows or home movies to the DVR-520H-S's hard drive, you'll have terrific editing and playback options: store programs and keep them indefinitely; delete them after viewing to free up disc space; or edit your favorite programs and home movies and set them up with brilliant menus, wallpaper, and playlists.

When you find yourself with a recording you want to watch again, you can keep it on the hard drive or simply burn it to a DVD-R (permanent: can't be erased) or DVD-RW (can be erased or written over many times). The DVR-520H-S features high-speed dubbing in both directions (disc to HDD, HDD to disc). You can burn content to recordable DVD-R and DVD-RW at high speed: a 1-hour program recorded in the Extended Play mode can be transferred to an 8x DVD-R in less than 2 minutes.

A feature called Disc Backup lets you make a direct file transfer of a home movie DVD to the unit's hard drive, and from that make perfect copies of your original DVD for all of your family and friends--at blazing 8x speed. The Chase Play feature lets you watch your favorite TV show from the beginning, even while it's still being recorded. The DVR-520-S also features the ability to create full-motion thumbnails with sound and a built-in TV tuner. You can also play a DVD while recording a TV show to the hard drive, or play programs from the hard drive while archiving something to DVD.

Additionally, DVD-RW permits non-destructive on-disc editing. The newly created DVD-R can be played back on most other home and portable DVD players, as well as DVD-ROM computer drives. A great feature for home-movie directors is the ability to create a professional-looking menu for home movies, similar to the menu found on DVD movies. Users can choose from nine graphical navigation menus to personalize their disc.

The DVR-520H-S also features PureCinema 3:2 Progressive Scan for a film-like presentation when watching movies. DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 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. (You'll need an HD-ready TV to appreciate this feature.)

Heading up the connections are DV (digital video) inputs and outputs (1 each, IEEE 1394) for seamless integration with your camcorder and/or your computer. You get a trio of audio/video inputs (composite- and S-video with stereo analog audio) and 2 sets of composite-/S-video outputs with left/right analog-audio outputs.

Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio output (Toslink optical) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. An RF coaxial AV input and output help you interface with older TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes.

What's in the Box
DVD recorder, remote control, 2 AA/R6P batteries, an audio/video cable (red/white/yellow), an RF antenna cable, an AC power cable, a user's manual, and a warranty card. ... Read more

Features

• built-in 80GB hard drive for recording/playback
• records to DVD-R & DVD-RW
• plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, and Video CD
• plays CD, CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 and WMA CD-R & CD-RW
• plays digital picture CDs (JPEG)

Product Description

The VSX1015TXK will blow away ordinary receivers, but don't take our word for it. It's been THX Select certified, so you can rest assured you're getting the best of the best. Pumping out 120 Watts through 7 channels, you'd better be prepared for some powerful home theater experiences. ... Read more

Features

• Surround Power 110 W x 7 (20 HZ - 20,000HZ @ 8 ohm, 0.09% THD) / Stereo Power 110 W x 2 (20HZ - 20kHZ @ 8 ohm, 0.09% THD)
• Digital Decoding & Processing
• Dolby Digital 5.1, THX-Select, Dolby Digital EX, DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-Neo6, Pro-Logic II DPLIIx,
• Pioneer Advanced Theater Modes Advanced Surround 8 Mode
• Audio (Tuner Included) / Video Input 8 Audio / 5 Video

Product Description

CD receiver with built-in MOSFET50 amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels) * detachable, fold-down face with Organic EL display * 7-way Rotary Commander * plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files (except tracks purchased at the iTunes music store) * Easy EQ--five preset EQ curves with 3-band tone adjustment * EQ-EX boosts selected EQ curve * Supertuner IIID+ * ... Read more

Features

• iTunes Capable - Apple iTunes AAC compatibility! The DEH-P7700MP can play CDs with AAC files ripped using Apple?s iTunes Media Player.Now you can make iTunes your one-stop music player for your PC, iPod and CDs as well.
• MP3 - AAC - WMA CDR and CDRW Play - Each CD-R or CD-RW disc you burn has the capacity to hold up to ten complete albums of MP3 music and twenty AAC/WMA
• 7-Way Rotary Commander is like a musical joystick -with one central dial you can actually control 90% of the unit?s functions and features. Scrolling through your MP3/WMA files and folders is now way easier.
• OEL (Organic Electro-Luminescent) display lets you customize the look of your dash with color and motion; with two screensaver movies
• AM/FM Supertuner IIID+ Enhanced Performance Tuner

Product Description

Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K 770watt THX ReceiverThis powerful, versatile receiver brings serious home theater performance. THX Select brings high-octane theater sound to typical TV rooms, for the best movie experience possible. Automatic MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) with 5-band EQ offers studio-quality set-up and calibration of your system, and it works in any room. The VSX-1014TX delivers a full 110 watts x 7, with MOSFET amplification circuitry that ensures clean, efficient power at the precise instant it’s called for by a song, a movie, or an explosive game soundtrack. Dolby Pro-Logic IIx can create an amazing 7.1 channels from 2-channel sources, putting new life into 2 channel material. And Video Conversion converts S-Video and composite video into component video, so you only need one video connection out to your TV/monitor. ... Read more

Features

• 110 watts x 7, with MOSFET amplification circuitry that ensures clean, efficient power at the precise instant it's called for
• Automatic MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) with 5-band EQ offers studio-quality set-up and calibration
• Decodes all major Dolby and DTS surround formats, including Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, which generates 7.1 channels from any 2-channel source
• Converts composite- and S-video signals to component-video, so you only need 1 video connection with your TV/monitor
• Measures 16.5 x 6.8 x 18.3 inches (W x H x D)

Product Description

Pioneer has been a leader in DVD recorder technology for years, building both DVD computer drives and component recorders like the slim, sleek DVR-320-S. Everything you'd normally record with your VCR can now be recorded with the DVR-320-S -- it has a built-in TV tuner, clock/timer, and VCR Plus+®. And DVD recordings look and sound so much better! For time-shifting your favorite weekly shows,use a rewriteable DVD-RW disc, which can be erased and re-recorded over and over. For material you want to hang onto, record to write-once DVD-R discs, which can't be erased, and which play in nearly all DVD players. Camcorder owners will love the ability to make pristine DVD copies of videos for easy playback, and for sharing with friends and family. The DVR-320-S's front-panel i.LINK (IEEE 1394) jack will make transferring video from a digital camcorder fast and easy. Start archiving your precious home movies on DVDs and stop worrying about tape failure! The DVR-320-S provides other advanced recording and playback options that just aren't possible with a VCR. For example, "Chase Play" time shift playback employs a memory buffer to let you watch the beginning of a recorded program while the show is finishing recording! In fact, you're not limited to watching the recording in progress -- you can watch anything else already on the DVD. (Use of a DVD-RW 2x disc is required to be able to use this feature.) ... Read more

Features

• records to DVD-R & DVD-RW
• plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, and Video CD
• plays CD, CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 and WMA CD-R & CD-RW
• plays digital picture CDs (JPEG)
• ultra-slim chassis design

Product Description

Low-Price DVD Player with DVD-Audio / SACD Playback

This affordable player does it all! Pioneer's new DV-588A-S DVD player performs beautifully with DVD-Audio and SACD releases, allowing you to let your disc collecting instincts run wild. Plus, it's DivX certified, providing playback of video files in this popular format!

Compatible with Compressed Audio, Too

In addition to DVD-Audio and SACD discs, the DV-588A-S excels with CD and CD-R/RW discs, too, thanks to a 192 kHz, 24-bit audio DAC. But that ain't all! Pioneer opens up the world of computer-based music files on disc with the ability to play multiple compressed music formats including the very popular MP3 and Windows⢠Media Audio (WMA). Fans of compressed audio will appreciate the on-screen menu that enables simple navigation and song selection from the remote control or the front-panel of the DVD player.

Features

• DVD-Audio / DVD-Video / Super Audio CD (SACD) / DVD-RW (compatible with CPRM) / DVD-R / DVD / CD-RW / CD-R / CD / Video CD
• Officially DivX Certified - plays DivX 5, DivX 4, DivX 3, & DivX VOD Video Content (in compliance with DivX Certified Technical Requirements)
• 12-bit/108 MHz Video DAC
• 24-bit/192 kHz Audio DAC
• PureCinema 2 - 3 Progressive Scan

Product Description

Peerless Pioneer! Internal DVD/CD Writer New from Pioneer! This superb internal DVD/CD writer boasting 16 x 16 maximum DVD writing speed and 6x double layer compatibility. Driven by peerless Pioneer digital technology. Now available at our incomparably low pricing! The Pioneer DVR-A09XLC plus the complete software package included allows you to create personal DVD videos, make digital photo slideshows, burn music CDs and back up your data files. Pioneer quality at a remarkably affordable cost. Order your Pioneer DVR-A09XLC today! ... Read more

Features

• Write Speeds - up to 6x Double Layer DVD+R, 16x DVD-R, 16x DVD+R, 6x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 40x CD-R, & 24x CD-RW
• Installs internally into a Windows-based PC via IDE
• Quiet Drive - internal retooling used in conjunction with the performance adjusting firmware reduces operating noise up to 75% (compared to Pioneer DVR-A06
• Performance Adjusting Firmware - automatically adjusts between Performance mode and Quiet mode. Achieves an ideal solution by lowering disc rotation
• Color - Silver Bezel

Amazon.com Review

Pioneer's PD-F1009 301-CD jukebox takes advantage of its megastorage capacity with fun, easy-to-use features. Be aware, however, that its tremendous conveniences comes at a small price: the PD-F1009's sound quality, while satisfactory, does not equal that of most comparably priced single-disc or five-disc players.

The PD-F1009 excels in other areas, however. In addition to its standard features (play, repeat, program, etc.), the PD-F1009 has a few that are more unusual and, it turns out, perfect for a CD jukebox. The Best Play feature lets you commit any 20 tracks to the PD-F1009's memory. Just hit the Best button (on the remote only) while a track is playing, and the player will automatically store that track in memory. Later, when you hit Best Play, the unit plays back up to 20 tracks in sequence. (Curiously, Best Play plays tracks back in reverse order.)

Another cool feature is Previous Scan, which simply plays (likewise in reverse order) the opening 10 seconds of the last 20 discs played. The PD-F1009 also lets you create up to five custom files, or groups, with no limit to the number of CDs in each file. This is a terrific way to file discs by genre or artist.

In addition, the PD-F1009 is one of the few players we know of (megachanger or otherwise) that is compatible with both CD-Rs and CD-RWs--most only play CD-Rs. The PD-F1009's CD Text feature scans and displays disc and song titles, but only if a CD is encoded with this information (most new ones are).

Finally, the PD-F1009 has an optical digital output for use with outboard digital processors, minidisc, and CD recorders, as well as the capability for CD-recorder synchronization with other Pioneer equipment.

Where the PD-F1009 falls short is in its musical presentation. Through the analog outputs, everything sounds a little dull. From an audiophile standpoint, the midrange lacks openness, the top end lacks extension and sparkle, and the bass is sluggish and overly soft. If you have a surround receiver with an optical digital input, we highly recommend listening through the PD-F1009's digital output, which sounds just fine.

We like the PD-F1009's features, which Pioneer has executed nicely and at an attractive price. We strongly recommend the PD-F1009 for background music; serious listeners will want to reach for an optical cable to take advantage of the changer's digital output. --Wayne Garcia

Pros:

• Huge disc-storage capacity
• CD-R and CD-RW compatible
• Excellent array of features
• Digital output

Cons:

• Sound from analog outputs is dull
• No headphone jack

Features

• 301-CD file-type changer
• CD-R and CD-RW playback
• CD Text compatibility
• 5 programmable custom files
• 1-bit digital-to-analog converter

Reviews (7)

A great device for the price
Let me start by saying that I am using the PD-F1007, which has the headphone jack that the Amazon review notes as missing from the 1009. I don't know why Amazon carries the 1009 and not the 1007, given that this appears to be the only difference, but all else seems to be in order.

As an audiophile who used to work in radio, I've amassed quite a collection of CDs, so being able to have a few hundred of them in the player at a time is great. You can also specify groups of CDs by categories; I found this handy this past Christmas when we loaded up our collection of holiday CDs and grouped them. Then, if we felt like listening to holiday music, we'd play that group on "random"; and if we were tired of the holiday cheer, we'd choose another group from which to play songs at random.

The machine is easy enough to learn how to use, and the sound quality is fine. The mechanism itself is quieter than the typical 6-CD cartridge-based changes that Pioneer and JVC make (I've never used the Sony 300 disc player), and I've found it quite suitable for playing soft background music at parties we've hosted, even with the constant CD shuffling that random play requires.

I've always been happy with the quality of Pioneer's CD-players, my previous one (a 6-changer) offering 8 years of excellent service. For the price, I don't see how you can go wrong with this player. Highly recommended.

Just perfect....
I've looked at a lot of changers and none of them have as many well-implemented features for such a great price.

The main feature I like which puts this above Sony is the ability to search and store data on CDs not only by Title, but also by Artist. Although it is a huge pain to go through and create all the artist/title information - it's easier to find the CD you want in the end. I create CD Text duplicates of all my CDs and load them into this changer (the originals stay in their cases so they can be taken on trips, etc.). I then have the ability to see every song, artist, and album title. CDText is a Godsend!

The only thing bad about this product is the un-ergonomic and un-usable completely black remote control brick. You can solve this problem by using a Universal Remote which I assume most serious audiophiles will want to use anyway. I still give the changer 5 stars because I don't believe the bad remote is that big of a deal for most people.

I use the optical digital output and I'm impressed with the sound. The Changer itself is quiet and quick. I purchased a 5 year warranty because I don't trust mechanical devices, but after 18 months I've had not one problem.

Don't Buy this Crap!
I bought one of these things and no sooner had I got 300 discks loaded into it when the damned thing stopped working. I had to unload all the discs by hand and now the machine sits in a closet gathering dust.

A real workhorse.
... ... It'll take you one full evening to get 301 CD's into it. But this isthe machine for me as I have close to 800 CD's now. The 6 discchangers just weren't cutting it. I did notice a diference in thesound quality but I think you can overcome that with digital optical cable or using a good monster cable. The big advantage with the player is the Random feature. Hey man, with 300 CD's this is DAYS worth music. We're talking not hearing the same tune twice in a week or weekend. The hell with commercial radio! I've got my own station with this player. It also has some good programming functions and I like the CD Text. My only concer is that the unit can stand up to consistent use. The last CD jukebox I bought was Sony 25CD which was in 1991. It never worked out of the box and I've been with 6Cd Onkyo since then. But alas, my collection has grown far beyond the capabilities of 6 gun changer. If you're looking for something that can handle a chunk of your large collection then this is the PD-f1009 is for you.

Excellent Product in the 300 CD Changer Class
I have seen/used the Sony 300 CD Changer and I have used the Pioneer 300 CD Changer and the Sony does not come close.

The Pioneer changes discs fast , user-friendly remote/jog dial and good sound quality when played through the Digital output.

I would definitely recommend the Pioneer PDF1009 for anyone considering a 300 CD Player. ... Read more

Product Description

When you are ready for in-car audiovisual, then the AVH-P6500DVD DVD AV headunit is a must. Tailored to Pioneer's new DVD Cyber Navi software, this component is actually a complete control center with a built-in AV Master, digital AM/FM tuner and DVD player. The motorized, high-quality touch panel display lets you manage the entire system from audio and video settings to navigation commands with a simple tap on the screen. The easy to understand Graphical User Interface guides you through the most advanced settings step by step.The AVH-P6500DVD is compatible with the latest digitally encoded discs: DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, VideoCD, CD-R/RW and MP3. Connect the DEQ-P7000 to your AVH-P6500DVD and transform your car into a multi-channel surround "cinema on wheels"! The handy Dual Zone function splits your entertainment space in two: you can listen to music up front while your rear seat passengers enjoy a different AV source, like a DVD film. Solid state sound is guaranteed with Pioneer's high-quality MOSFET 50 amplifier and you can hook up external amps on the 3 Hi-Volt pre-outs or add a DAB tuner, TV tuner or multi-CD player to complete your in-car system. For extra convenience: the 10-character sub-display shows the audio-visual status when the touch panel display is closed. ... Read more

Features

• 6.5" TFT Active Matrix LCD Color Screen, Widescreen 16:9 Aspect Ratio
• Touch Panel Control with AGLR Coated Screen
• New Fully Motorized Mechanism with Display Angle Adjustment
• Full Audio/Video Inputs for System Flexibility
• Ultra-Slim Profile Built-in DVD/CD/MP3 Player which is compatible with DVD-Video /DVD-R/RW/ Video CD/ CD-R/RW/MP3

Amazon.com Product Description

Pioneer's extended line of CD changers includes the PD-F908 with aroulette rack that can accommodate up to 101 discs. This unit employs Pioneer'scompact center-loading system for extraordinarily efficient use of space, plus asingle-loader mechanism that quickly accesses any disc.

The PD-F908 includes versatile edit features such as previous-disc scan. Thisfeature gives you quick access to the CDs you have listened to most recently. Itsamples 10 seconds of discs you have listened to, starting with the most recent,and continues on in reverse chronological order.

CD-deck synchro simplifies CD-to-tape recording. Simply connect a Pioneer CDplayer and a Pioneer tape deck that both feature CD-deck synchro. The CD playerand the cassette deck will automatically operate in sync: the deck automaticallystops when the CD player searches for the next programmed track to play, andrestarts when it's found. CD-deck synchro makes taping your favorite CDs easierthan ever.

The best-selection memory function makes it easy for you to label and listen toyour favorite tracks in your CD collection. Simply press the "best selection"key when listening to the tracks you like to store them for later recall.

When searching discs or tracks, you may sometimes find the first few seconds ofa song aren't enough to clearly identify it. That's why the Pioneer PD-F908features a highlight scan. This function plays back sections 60 to 70 secondsinto each track it scans. It also lets you scan in several ways: you can checkeach track on each disc, or the first track on each disc, or just the tracks anddiscs selected for best-selection memory, or tracks and discs defined bycategories under the custom mode function.

The Pioneer PD-F908 also features an optical digital output for transmission ofa pure digital bit stream to compatible receivers, and comes with a full-function remote control.

Pioneer offers a warranty of a year on parts and labor for the PD-F908. ... Read more

Features

• 101-disc capacity
• "Roulette Rack" design
• Optical digital-audio output
• Single-disc loader, group-filing option
• Pioneer SR remote control

Reviews (10)

Simple, affordable...a good choice.
If you survey reviews for multi-CD players like this one, you may find many horror stories of discs falling around inside when the players go wrong. I didn't find any complaints for this unit, no stories of rampant lemons, and the price was good, so I made the leap and bought it - upgrading from a 5-CD player to this 100-CD model. I've had it for about a month and am pleased. I have several different brands of CD-Rs in it and they all play fine. The discs change faster than I expected (having been warned that these kind of units tend to be slow), and the changer, while not quiet, is not particularly noisy. The random mode is wonderful - that's the reason to buy a unit like this; it is like your own radio station - and from what I can tell, it plays 100 songs and then stops. This is good, since if you fall asleep with it playing, you probably don't want to wake up eight hours later to discover it's been going all night. 100 songs in a row is several hours - perfect for an evening. The fiber optic output really does have more clarity - it was a subtle difference, but I finally understood some lyrics that had always been a mystery to me.

No complaints about this unit except for some internally placed amber LED lights that flash on and off when the disc is changing. Soon as I can, I'm going to get some black electrical tape and cover those flashies over. Also, I couldn't get the universal Pioneer remote control to control this CD player, so I ended up just using two remotes.

Another benefit of having a 100 CD player is you can include some of your CD singles. Myself, I never listened to my CD singles because it was a pain to load one disc up for only a couple songs. But when they are part of a 100 CD mix, suddenly the singles have a real purpose. If you have a bunch of singles, and are concerned you'd fill up the 100 slots too fast, nothing would stop you from burning a bunch of your singles onto one CD (if you have a CD burner in your computer); using random play, you'll hear tracks you haven't heard in a long time.

This is the one!!!
Pioneer PD-F908 File-Type Compact Disc Player

I have been slowly overhauling my home entertainment system and decided it was time to upgrade my compact disc player. My new A/V receiver doesn't have the capability of connecting via remote to my reliable Technics SL-PC14 5 Disc CD Player that I have been using for 12 years. I was getting tired of having to get up and manually doing everything that a remote does. I was originally going to upgrade with another 5 disc CD player, but I didn't realize how low the prices for the CD jukebox changers were. For the amount of CD's they hold and all of the functions they are capable of I decided this was the direction I wanted to go. I had my eye on a 300 disc changer but heard too many negative reviews about the system. It won't play the first track on CD's, it skips while playing tracks or won't even play CD's at all. CD's have been dropped and fallen into the back of the machine, breaking them, jamming the machine and rendering it unusable until it was taken apart and the broken CD's removed. Although it had a lot of nice features and is a very attractive machine it didn't seem worth the risk to me.

My wife and I have over 730 CD's and every single one plays without skipping in our Technics disc player. So buying replacement CD's is not an option. Therefore I went back to the drawing board. I didn't want the issues or complications that a jukebox CD changer had the potential to have. I would rather have a machine with no frills that is dependable than have one that is always giving me problems and ending up not being worth the hassle, and wishing that I had never bought it. So the plan was to just go with another 5 disc changer. After browsing through a store one day looking at the CD players I happened across the Pioneer PD-F908. Once again my curiosity was peaked. The thought of having so many CD's instantly at my disposal wanted me to give this type of CD changer another look. Pioneer has a solid reputation. It was only 20 dollars more than the 5 disc player I was planning on buying. Plus it holds 101 CD's giving me access to 96 more at my fingertips. I went home and did some research on this unit and after a few days of deliberation I decided I would give it a try.

This is the first Pioneer product I have ever bought and it will not be the last. For the price this is a wonderful machine. When I got it home and was taking it out of the box I felt like a kid on Christmas morning. It is easy to set up, easy to use, and fast, changes disc's in 10 seconds. It is also shorter than the larger capacity jukeboxes, which makes it easier to store in smaller entertainment centers. The PD-F908 has played every single CD I have put into it without fail. Every function has worked flawlessly. The remote is small and simple. Here are a few of it's features:

CD-DECK SYNCHRO jack
Optical digital output jack
Single loader slot
All, Single and Custom modes
Best, Previous and Hi-Lite functions
Fast Forward/Reverse Jogging modes and Random Play

Having over 730 CD's a 300 or 400 disc player wouldn't hold them all anyway. I am glad I went for with the PD-F908 instead of the others with larger capacity. I have not regretted purchasing this product for a second. If you are looking for a reliable, inexpensive CD jukebox changer you have found it.

Pretty Darn F-unny
Sorry, but I came upon one which started out broken - not mine, but a client's. Regardless of how it broke (I don't know), it's not worth fixing simply because the repair cost is likely to eclipse the replacement cost. It should either have been 1) designed to not fail or 2) designed to inhibit chances of breakage.

Throwaway items are no longer acceptable in our current business or consumer environments. Therefore, this one gets a wholehearted "thumbs down."

Short-life item
I have owned this CD changer for 4+ years. It started minor skipping on some select CDs when it was two years old. I thought it was bad or dirty discs. But cleaning them did not help. (They play fine in other players) The problem grew increasingly worse and now the machine refuses to play a third of my collection. It needs to be replaced after less than five years of light use, which, in my opinion, is too short.

Just what we wanted
We are completely satisfied with our purchase and the alternate seller program. The player is as described and works excellent. We would purchase the player again if we need to replace it. ... Read more

Product Description

CD receiver with built-in MOSFET60 amplifier (27 watts RMS/60 peak x 4 channels) * motorized, detachable, fold-down face * Organic EL display with two screensavers, two level indicators, four background animations, and two background pictures * seven-way rotary commander for system control and file navigation * plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA files * ... Read more

Features

• Auto-Flap Motorized Face

Product Description

Peerless Pioneer! Internal DVD/CD Writer New from Pioneer! This superb internal DVD/CD writer boasting 16 x 16 maximum DVD writing speed and 6x double layer compatibility. Driven by peerless Pioneer digital technology. Now available at our incomparably low pricing! The Pioneer DVR-A09XL plus the complete software package included allows you to create personal DVD videos, make digital photo slideshows, burn music CDs and back up your data files. Pioneer quality at a remarkably affordable cost. Order your Pioneer DVR-A09XL today! ... Read more

Features

• Write Speeds - up to 6x Double Layer DVD+R, 16x DVD-R, 16x DVD+R, 6x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 40x CD-R, & 24x CD-RW
• Installs internally into a Windows-based PC via IDE
• Quiet Drive - internal retooling used in conjunction with the performance adjusting firmware reduces operating noise up to 75% (compared to Pioneer DVR-A06
• Performance Adjusting Firmware - automatically adjusts between Performance mode and Quiet mode. Achieves an ideal solution by lowering disc rotation
• Color - Beige Bezel

Features

• DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL / DVD-R 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x, 4x, 2x ,1x / DVD+R 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x, 4x, 2.4x / DVD-RW 4x, 2x, 1x / VD+RW 4x, 2.4x / DVD+DL 4x, 2.4x
• CD-R, CD-RW / CD-R 32x, 24x, 16x, 10x, 4x / CD-RW 24x, 20x, 16x, 10x, 4x
• Allows FIREWIRE or USB 2.0 Connection
• Pioneer bundles this drive with NERO and U-Lead software on CD

Amazon.com Review

The Pioneer DV-F727 is not the average, run-of-the-mill multidiscchanger. Even if your audio CD and DVD collections are quite sizeable, you canstash the goods neatly inside this 301-disc capacity "media server," then callselections up with the same ease and excitement as you would by keying an entryon a jukebox. An onscreen cataloging system helps manage your inventory, with anauto update feature that scans for new disc additions.

Should your collectionreally bulk out, it's even possible to double the system's capacity by linkingtwo DV-F727s. All the while, you'll still maintain easy control over the wholekit 'n caboodle via a single, fully-featured and user-friendly remote control(supplied), or using an optional, plug-in PS/2 style computer keyboard ormouse.

One of the most elaborately featured DVD players we've everencountered, the DV-F727 also takes care of the basics quite well--deliveringpristine pictures and sound with component-video (interlace), S-Video, andcomposite-video outputs. Sound-wise, its optical and coaxial digital-audiooutputs definitely deliver the Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM stereo (up to 96 kHz,24-bit) soundtracks. The player's Burr-Brown audio digital-to-analog converterand conventional analog jacks also proved quite fine.

Handy jog-shuttle dialson both the front panel and the remote make it a pleasure to manipulate themultispeed forward and reverse trick-play options.

Customizable settings letyou vary picture parameters to taste or adjust the audio dynamic range for latenight listening--so that soft sounds such as dialogue can be heard more clearlywithout making loud sounds even louder.

Given its immense disc storagecapacity, this changer is remarkably compact--measuring about 16.5 inches wide,17 inches deep, and 7.75 high.

The holding slots are accessible, one at atime, behind a motorized opening/closing Plexiglas "hood." Of course, there'salso the option to quickly install and then remove a single disc--via thededicated 301st slot--with its operation complemented by special "single loader"access and play keys.

Entering menu text and numerical data about stockpiledtitles is reasonably easy. Information can be added using the onscreen softkeyboard in tandem with the cursor control joystick on the remote, or with theselection dial on the front panel. To speed up the process, there's also theoption of plugging in and entering text on a conventional PS/2 computerkeyboard.

Making life easier still, some music CDs now contain andautomatically stream their own album and song title info (CD Text), which thischanger will conveniently read, display, and automatically integrate into itsprogram menu memory. If implemented, DVD text information is also downloadable.(A front-panel display lights up to indicate the presence of such text on adisc.)

A couple of bummers: you must abbreviate text entries when a title orartist's name exceeds 12 characters, the max this changer's memory will storeand display. CD Text titles longer than 12 characters, while not memorized, willscroll across the LCD screen. Also take note: when a disc is playing, you can'tenter data, or add or remove other discs.

Once program data is entered intothe megachanger's memory, titles can be sorted and accessed by format (DVD orCD), disc title (alphabetically), or disc number.

Another option: you cancreate and name 20 custom files (10 DVD/Video CD and 10 CD) for automaticplayback. However, there's still no avoiding the mandatory setup menus andunskippable FBI Warning before DVD play commences.

All in all, the DV-F727represents a remarkable piece of engineering and entertainment prowess from thefolks at Pioneer.

Pros:

• Immense storage capacity neatly organizes your disc library
• Easy entry of data via remote control, keyboard, or mouse
• Fine video and audio performance
• A host of customizable programming and performance parameters

• Discs can't be exchanged or text entered while a disc is playing
• Text entries can't exceed 12 characters
• Menu system doesn't accommodate filing by genre or theme

Features

• Plays a total of 301 DVDs and CDs
• Easy disc sorting with 20 custom files
• Optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs
• Burr Brown audio digital-to-analog converter
• DTS and Dolby Digital output

Reviews (12)

NOW THIS IS A DVD PLAYER!
This is the ultimate DVD player. I used to own a Toshiba and I thought that they made a good machine. This one has it all. 301 disc changer, user friendly remote and a simple to navigate menu. Besides it's ability to organize and sort through three hundred DVD's, it's picture quality is a level above the other DVD players. When you press the pause button, it is like taking a digital picture, on older players the picture seems to jump. What sets Pioneer away from the rest is the sound quality in their products. This is no exception and you will hear it immediatly....

SUPERB FEATURES AND QUALITY
I first purchased a Toshiba 3109 and then a Panasonic 220. Both units had typical dvd sound and picture quality and were fairly easy to use. But some of the features that I wanted were either missing or difficult to use. Also, I am very lazy, and when I had an occaisonal whim to see a portion of of a movie that was not already loaded, I usually did not bother. The Pioneer more than satisfied any disatisfaction that I had with the other players. With 300 + 1 discs available, a quick touch of the shuttle made any disc immediately available. The display menues are incredibly versatile and easy to use compared to other DVD players. And finally the picture was equal to the others, but the sound quality was MUCH, MUCH SUPERIOR. The price may be higher, but dollar for disc and overall quality and features make purchasing this Pioneer DVD a no brainer.

Great with one small problem
I have had a Pioneer carousel FV727 in a master and slave configuration for about 3-4 years now. About once a year the slave looses all of it's programming. I have to go back and enter all my DVD titles again in the second unit. They stay in there for about a year or so, and then dissapear. Please help.

Scott

I love it, when it works.
I have a huge DVD collection. So I decided to buy this
DVD changer. And for about a year or so I was in heaven.
Not having to search for A DVD around the house was great.

The only problem with this changer, and most people
will not have this problem, but alot of people have.
Is it just randomly stops reading your DVD's.

So I would keep that in mind before purchasing this dvd
changer.

Convenient but poor motion picture playback
I'm not going to talk about the convenience of 300 disks in one vault. That's obvious. My complaint is that complex scenes with motion, particular motion in the vertical direction, degenerate badly. It's truly embarrassing given that my kids' Playstation 2 offers better video from DVDs.

Specifically, complex textures look as if they have not been antialiased. They shimmer and stutter as they scroll past. Since this is something that will irk me every time I use the device, regrettably I'll be returning it and getting something else. ... Read more

Product Description

Automatic Channel Adjustment Means Fast Set-up

The problem with multi-channel theater and hi-fi systems is that they're usually pretty tricky to set up. Balancing all the speakers can literally take hours of frustrating work. But you won't have that problem with the Pioneer VSX-D914K. This 6.1-channel receiver makes speaker set up an absolute snap.

The Pioneer VSX-D914K includes a great feature called Auto MCACC (Multi-channel Acoustic Calibration). This feature works with an included microphone that listens to each of your speakers and automatically adjusts them for best sound. The advanced MCACC circuitry automatically calibrates your system based on speaker size, level, configuration, distance, and acoustic equalization. Yes, it does all that! And it works in any room, regardless of shape or size, and the result is professional-level sonic performance.

Features

• Built-in DTS-ES Discrete/DTS 96/24/NEO:6/Dolby Digital EX/Dolby Pro Logic IIx Decoder
• 110 Watts x 6 Channels (8 ohms)
• 2 Component Video Inputs/1 Output, 4 S-Video Inputs/2 Outputs
• 5 Digital Inputs (2 Coaxial, 2 Optical, 1 Front Optical) and 1 Digital Optical Output
• 5.1-Channel Input