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Where can I find a coupon code for Pioneer DV-410V Multi-Format 1080p Upscaling DVD Player Featuring HDMI
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I purchased Pioneer DV-410V dvd player to replace a low-end Sony model that I have been using for a year. The Sony DVD player does not have a HDMI port, so I have been relegated to watching my Panasonic LCD TV via component video cable. I narrowed my choice between Pioneer and LG DN898 players. They are the two top rated DVD players according to Consumer Reports. Pioneer, with the score of 86, tops LG player (which gets 82). I saw no reviews for LG DN898 on the Amazon web site; Pioneer (Amazon's second bestselling upconverting DVD player; LG was #7) got 15 mostly positive reviews. So I went for the Pioneer player.
Pioneer DV-410V has a very handsome form factor. There are more controls in the front panel of the player than most other DVD players (even though I probably would not use any of them). Disc tray is very solidly made. The display is easy to read. Pioneer comes with plenty of connection options. Composite A/V, S-video, component video, HDMI, plus coaxial digial audio out. The notable omission is the optical digital output (fortunately I do not need it), which is available in Pioneer's higher-end models. The set up was very easy. Connect the HDMI cable, went through various settings in the Home Menu, and I was ready to watch my first DVD.
The Home Menu is a model of efficiency. It is divided into five major sections: Audio Settings, Video Adjust, Play Mode, Disk Navigator, and Initial Settings. It is very easy to navigate through each section using cursor buttons. I especially like the Video Adjust Menu, which give you control over such settings as Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Hue, and Chroma Level. This may be redundant with many TVs, but my Panasonic LCD display has minimal picture settings, so some of those settings are still useful.
The picture quality is much better than what I have been used to with the Sony, at least due to using HDMI instead of component video cable. The picture is more lively and rich than what I have been used to. The picture quality difference was most evident when viewing JPEG photo files. They were like viewing them on my computer display, except on very large scale. I gave up watching JPEG files with the Sony because the images were so pixelated and the resolution was so terrible.
Audio was very rich and clear, although this only happened when I disabled surround and other special audio features. Sometimes less is more. Too many special settings actually have opposite effect. The player remembers last five discs, and it resumes the play automatically. When I stop a DVD and then press play there is no delay; on my old Sony there was a considerable delay
So why only four stars. Any man-made product has at least a bit of imperfection, so this DVD player is no exception. My major gripe is that Pioneer is noisy. It is not a problem when I am watching a DVD, but when I first turn on the unit or when I pause or stop the noise level is perceptible. Next, the display in front of the unit is fixed at displaying chapter and elapsed time (for DVDs). I rather have the flexibility to change it to the remaining time, which is more useful to me. I can view the remaining time and other informations by pressing Display button on the remote (and I have to press the button two more times to get rid of the onscreen display), but that's not as convenient as just looking at the unit's display. Time format is in minutes and seconds, so 1 hour 25 minutes will show up as 85:00, instead of 01:25:00 which I am accustomed to viewing. The remote control is not a universal remote, so I cannot control my TV with it. It does not even have volume or mute buttons. This is no problem for me because I use Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote, which I would recommend very highly. Lastly, it only comes in black, if anyone cares.
$149.95 + $13.93 shipping
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4.8 stars over the past 12 months (15986 ratings)
I purchased Pioneer DV-410V dvd player to replace a low-end Sony model that I have been using for a year. The Sony DVD player does not have a HDMI port, so I have been relegated to watching my Panasonic LCD TV via component video cable. I narrowed my choice between Pioneer and LG DN898 players. They are the two top rated DVD players according to Consumer Reports. Pioneer, with the score of 86, tops LG player (which gets 82). I saw no reviews for LG DN898 on the Amazon web site; Pioneer (Amazon's second bestselling upconverting DVD player; LG was #7) got 15 mostly positive reviews. So I went for the Pioneer player.
Pioneer DV-410V has a very handsome form factor. There are more controls in the front panel of the player than most other DVD players (even though I probably would not use any of them). Disc tray is very solidly made. The display is easy to read. Pioneer comes with plenty of connection options. Composite A/V, S-video, component video, HDMI, plus coaxial digial audio out. The notable omission is the optical digital output (fortunately I do not need it), which is available in Pioneer's higher-end models. The set up was very easy. Connect the HDMI cable, went through various settings in the Home Menu, and I was ready to watch my first DVD.
The Home Menu is a model of efficiency. It is divided into five major sections: Audio Settings, Video Adjust, Play Mode, Disk Navigator, and Initial Settings. It is very easy to navigate through each section using cursor buttons. I especially like the Video Adjust Menu, which give you control over such settings as Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Hue, and Chroma Level. This may be redundant with many TVs, but my Panasonic LCD display has minimal picture settings, so some of those settings are still useful.
The picture quality is much better than what I have been used to with the Sony, at least due to using HDMI instead of component video cable. The picture is more lively and rich than what I have been used to. The picture quality difference was most evident when viewing JPEG photo files. They were like viewing them on my computer display, except on very large scale. I gave up watching JPEG files with the Sony because the images were so pixelated and the resolution was so terrible.
Audio was very rich and clear, although this only happened when I disabled surround and other special audio features. Sometimes less is more. Too many special settings actually have opposite effect. The player remembers last five discs, and it resumes the play automatically. When I stop a DVD and then press play there is no delay; on my old Sony there was a considerable delay
So why only four stars. Any man-made product has at least a bit of imperfection, so this DVD player is no exception. My major gripe is that Pioneer is noisy. It is not a problem when I am watching a DVD, but when I first turn on the unit or when I pause or stop the noise level is perceptible. Next, the display in front of the unit is fixed at displaying chapter and elapsed time (for DVDs). I rather have the flexibility to change it to the remaining time, which is more useful to me. I can view the remaining time and other informations by pressing Display button on the remote (and I have to press the button two more times to get rid of the onscreen display), but that's not as convenient as just looking at the unit's display. Time format is in minutes and seconds, so 1 hour 25 minutes will show up as 85:00, instead of 01:25:00 which I am accustomed to viewing. The remote control is not a universal remote, so I cannot control my TV with it. It does not even have volume or mute buttons. This is no problem for me because I use Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote, which I would recommend very highly. Lastly, it only comes in black, if anyone cares.
$149.95 + $13.93 shipping
In Stock. Ships from and sold by DiscountJungle
DiscountJungle
Feedback Rating:
4.8 stars over the past 12 months (15986 ratings)
Where can I get the best deal for Sony DVP-NS710H B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player?
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Where can I find a really good deal online for Sony DVP-NS710H B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player
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DVP-NS710H/B Sony DVD Player with 1080p Upscaling and HDMI
Regular price: $79.00
Sale price: $64.00
You Save: $15.00
Make movie night more enjoyable and watch your DVDs in striking 1080p HD resolution with this upscaling DVD player.
Breathe new life into your DVD collection. The DVP-NS710H/B DVD player upscales your existing DVD collection to gorgeous 1080p HD resolution via an HDMI⢠connection. This DVD player is also equipped with BRAVIA® Sync⢠which gives you one-remote access and control of your DVD player and other BRAVIA Sync-compatible devices. In addition to exceeding ENERGY STAR® compliance levels, you'll also enjoy uncompromised audio quality with Dolby® and dts® digital outputs, as well as an analog audio two-channel output. You can even view photos and listen to music in a wide variety of formats. Includes A/V cable and remote control with batteries.
# Features DVD upscale to 1080p near HD resolution via HDMI⢠- 1080p upscaling DVD player via HDMI⢠connection: DVD upscaling via HDMI⢠makes your existing standard DVDs look better on your HDTV by upscaling them to 1080p near HD Resolution.
# BRAVIA® Sync - BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Sync⢠with the ability to control BRAVIA Sync-compatible devices, such as Sony HDTVs and receivers.
# Exceeds ENERGY STAR® standards - Many home audio and video devices can use significant power, even when turned off and in standby mode. The DVP-NS710H, however, was built for energy efficiency. It uses under 0.1W of power in standby mode, far exceeding ENERGY STAR® compliance levels and using less power than most other DVD players.
# Multi-brand TV remote control - Switching back and forth between remote controls while watching television or a movie is a hassle. The DVP-NS710H comes with a compact remote control that allows you to operate most major brands of television and your DVD player.
# Multiple format disc playback - The DVP-NS710H isn't just for movies. You can enjoy movies, as well as photos and music, in a wide variety of formats. The player supports DVD/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs runs WMA, AAC, LPCM, MPEG1 (Cyber-shot® movie), and JPEG files.
# Precision Cinema Progressive⢠technology - Many other DVD players detect image changes at the scan line level; the Sony® Precision Cinema Progressive system, however, detects image changes at the pixel level. The picture is more faithful to the source -- whether film or video -- because special algorithms handle the different pixel behavior. The technology also employs separate algorithms to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are virtually free from artifacts.
# Precision Drive⢠3 system - Past generations of Precision Drive were only able to compensate for warped discs by moving the entire optical block, which took more time and limited the amount of correction possible. Sony® Precision Drive 3 simplifies the process by moving the lens -- instead of the entire optical block -- for faster and more accurate error correction.
# Photo TV HD - Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, Full HD 1920 x 1080p images with the PhotoTV HD mode. PhotoTV HD works with your DVD player and HDMI⢠output to fine tune sharpness, gradation, and color, displaying images that more closely match the look of printed photos.
# Fast/slow playback with sound - Fast and slow playback with sound lets you advance through scenes quickly and ensures you never miss a word.
# Multiple-disc resume - With multiple-disc resume, you can power up and return to the last scene you were watching on up to six discs without having to search. Start and stop a movie or switch DVDs -- the player will know exactly where you last left off.
# Dolby® digital output; dts® coaxial digital output - The DVP-NS710H includes support for enhanced audio formats from Dolby and dts and provides connectivity to older receivers and televisions, making the player compatible with many existing audio systems. Also included is an analog audio two-channel output.
# Child lock (tray lock): - A child lock feature prevents children from opening the DVD player's tray and either removing a DVD or playing a different DVD while the parent is away.
Inputs/Outputs
# Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
# Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
# Composite Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
# HDMI⢠Connection Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
# RCA Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
# S-Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
DVP-NS710H/B Sony DVD Player with 1080p Upscaling and HDMI
Regular price: $79.00
Sale price: $64.00
You Save: $15.00
Make movie night more enjoyable and watch your DVDs in striking 1080p HD resolution with this upscaling DVD player.
Breathe new life into your DVD collection. The DVP-NS710H/B DVD player upscales your existing DVD collection to gorgeous 1080p HD resolution via an HDMI⢠connection. This DVD player is also equipped with BRAVIA® Sync⢠which gives you one-remote access and control of your DVD player and other BRAVIA Sync-compatible devices. In addition to exceeding ENERGY STAR® compliance levels, you'll also enjoy uncompromised audio quality with Dolby® and dts® digital outputs, as well as an analog audio two-channel output. You can even view photos and listen to music in a wide variety of formats. Includes A/V cable and remote control with batteries.
# Features DVD upscale to 1080p near HD resolution via HDMI⢠- 1080p upscaling DVD player via HDMI⢠connection: DVD upscaling via HDMI⢠makes your existing standard DVDs look better on your HDTV by upscaling them to 1080p near HD Resolution.
# BRAVIA® Sync - BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Sync⢠with the ability to control BRAVIA Sync-compatible devices, such as Sony HDTVs and receivers.
# Exceeds ENERGY STAR® standards - Many home audio and video devices can use significant power, even when turned off and in standby mode. The DVP-NS710H, however, was built for energy efficiency. It uses under 0.1W of power in standby mode, far exceeding ENERGY STAR® compliance levels and using less power than most other DVD players.
# Multi-brand TV remote control - Switching back and forth between remote controls while watching television or a movie is a hassle. The DVP-NS710H comes with a compact remote control that allows you to operate most major brands of television and your DVD player.
# Multiple format disc playback - The DVP-NS710H isn't just for movies. You can enjoy movies, as well as photos and music, in a wide variety of formats. The player supports DVD/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs runs WMA, AAC, LPCM, MPEG1 (Cyber-shot® movie), and JPEG files.
# Precision Cinema Progressive⢠technology - Many other DVD players detect image changes at the scan line level; the Sony® Precision Cinema Progressive system, however, detects image changes at the pixel level. The picture is more faithful to the source -- whether film or video -- because special algorithms handle the different pixel behavior. The technology also employs separate algorithms to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are virtually free from artifacts.
# Precision Drive⢠3 system - Past generations of Precision Drive were only able to compensate for warped discs by moving the entire optical block, which took more time and limited the amount of correction possible. Sony® Precision Drive 3 simplifies the process by moving the lens -- instead of the entire optical block -- for faster and more accurate error correction.
# Photo TV HD - Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, Full HD 1920 x 1080p images with the PhotoTV HD mode. PhotoTV HD works with your DVD player and HDMI⢠output to fine tune sharpness, gradation, and color, displaying images that more closely match the look of printed photos.
# Fast/slow playback with sound - Fast and slow playback with sound lets you advance through scenes quickly and ensures you never miss a word.
# Multiple-disc resume - With multiple-disc resume, you can power up and return to the last scene you were watching on up to six discs without having to search. Start and stop a movie or switch DVDs -- the player will know exactly where you last left off.
# Dolby® digital output; dts® coaxial digital output - The DVP-NS710H includes support for enhanced audio formats from Dolby and dts and provides connectivity to older receivers and televisions, making the player compatible with many existing audio systems. Also included is an analog audio two-channel output.
# Child lock (tray lock): - A child lock feature prevents children from opening the DVD player's tray and either removing a DVD or playing a different DVD while the parent is away.
Inputs/Outputs
# Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
# Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
# Composite Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
# HDMI⢠Connection Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
# RCA Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
# S-Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
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