Pioneer DV 525

Pioneer DV 525
alaScore 63

95 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 95 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 78/100. The average review date is Oct 3, 2000. We have compared these reviews to 104350 reviews from other DVD Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 63/100 = Good. Last update: May 23, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 95 reviews)

User Reviews  

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very good dvd player

 

Picture/Audio thru coax/opt is fine.

Chapter search not rapid

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Oldie but goodie.

 

Oldie but goodie.

This was my first DVD player and it's still one of the best I've ever had (and I've had a few by now!). The picture quality is great, and when some of my other DVD players have trouble playing scratched or DVD+-R DVDs, this one almost always is able to...

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STILL THE ONE FOR ME

 

STILL THE ONE FOR ME

I know not many people may be after this little beauty because its at least 3 years old now. But I have to say mine still has the best interlaced picture I have ever seen. I recently upgraded to a Sony for the SACD capabitlities but, in a head to head...

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No VCD or DVD+R support

 

No VCD or DVD+R support

This is a very dissapointing unit. The error correction is lousy. If your CD is lightly scratched you are out of luck with this player. It does not support VCD's (they say they did on the manual). Also no support for DVD+R.

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High quality audio & video playback

 

High quality audio & video playback

I bought this player in 2001, about 18 months ago, and I have had no problems so far whatsoever, performance has been very impressive. I have connected it with regular components, a Panasonic widescreen TV, a Sony surround receiver. The Pioneer's been...

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High quality audio & video playback

 

High quality audio & video playback

I bought this player in 2001, about 18 months ago, and I have had no problems so far whatsoever, performance has been very impressive. I have connected it with regular components, a Panasonic widescreen TV, a Sony surround receiver. The Pioneer's been...

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The importance of being earnest

 

The importance of being earnest

The most important consideration in buying a DVD player for me is the colour. What you don't want when you have a black Sony television with matching black video player is a silver DVD player sitting underneath it. That is a bummer. When you're facing...

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Pioneer DV-525 DVD Player

 

The Pioneer DVD-525 was and still is a great DVD player. I bought it when the crowd of budget DVD players came flocking into Costco, these $250 units has basic features, however at the time of my purchase, DVD Players have just gotten mainstream and...

Great Unit for the price, excellent quality

Might be lacking features for some people.

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BUYERS, BE AWARE.

 

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...

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What else could you need?

 

What else could you need?

This is a relatively cheap DVD player with all of the basic options that you need: letterbox V.S. pan-n-scan, Different dolby outputs: DTS v.s. 5.1, and a well thought out remote control. I love this thing.

Product Specifications

Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is hot. And Pioneer's DV-525 player is a popular choice. With good reasons. For one, the 96KHz/24 bit digital output delivers superior-fidelity from DVD discs. For another, the DTS digital output means the ultimate in theater sound, along with a Resume Function that lets you stop a movie and then resume playback where you left off. You also have a Component Video Output that brings you enhanced picture quality on component-compatible TVs. An auto-gain level adjustment cuts the disc-jitters. And it has a good memory - the DV-525 recalls set-up conditions (language, subtitle, aspect ratio and mode) for up to 15 discs. When connected to a receiver or amplifier with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder through either the optical or coaxial digital outputs, you can enjoy the phenomenal experience of video through five discrete full range channels, whether for stunning sound effects or crystal clear dialogue. 10-bit Video D/A Converter delivers faster video signal processing than conventional methods, minimizing digital artifacts for enhanced digital video quality. Twin-Wave Laser Pickup Equipped with a 650nm laser diode for playing DVDs and 780nm diode for playing CDs, Video CDs and CD-Rs. Bit-Rate Meter provides a display of the average bit-rate being used to decode the video from scene to scene, giving you an quantifiable indication of the effort put into the mastering process. Serious moviephiles will enjoy using it to compare transfers of various films. Multiple Viewing Angle Capability gives you the ability to select viewing from various camera angles on DVDs encoded with the feature. Currently it is seen mostly on informational productions. DVD A-B Repeat allows you to program a "start" and "end" to a DVD segment that you choose, and continuously repeat as you determine. It's great for trying to learn those old Clapton licks, or using with instructional videos.

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Hi-Fi stereo

CE System

Parental Lock: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:11.3in
Height:4.1in
Weight:6.2lbs
Width:16.5in

Display (Projector)

Type:None.

DVD

Form Factor:Tabletop
Media Load Type:Tray
Media Type:CD / CD-R / CD-RW / DVD / Video CD/CD / CD-R / DVD / Video CD
Type:DVD player

DVD Features

Picture Zoom: Yes

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Pioneer
Model:525
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Pioneer DV

Miscellaneous

Color:Black

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Video Output

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Analog Video Signal:Component video
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