Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai DVD Player
Written: Mar 08 '04 (Updated Mar 09 '04)
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Pros: Supports most media formats, great sound, good video, not bad for the price.
Cons: Doesn't play CD+G karaoke format
The Bottom Line: The Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai DVD Player sounds fantastic, looks great and user friendly.
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| kelly60's Full Review: Pioneer DV-47A DVD Player |
The Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai DVD Player is a beautiful player for an affordable price. I bought mine on sale for around $300 and I feel that it was a good investment. Although this unit typically sells for double what I paid for it, I think that it would be well worth it considering the quality of the product.
Since it is made by Pioneer, I feel that the quality is assured. I have always been satisfied with the the other Pioneer products I have purchased in the past. In fact, this was one of the main reasons why I chose this player over the others I was looking at. Of course the sale price certainly helped to influence my decision. Getting the Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai DVD Player for half price was great, but was far from being the only reason.
The Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai DVD Player plays a variety of formats, such as CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-A, MP3, HD-CD, DVD-R, VCD, and DVD-RW which pretty well covers most formats you would want to play on it. The only complaint I have here is that I enjoy karaoke, and it does not play the CD+G format that many karaoke disks are in. That isn't really a problem since I do have another player for that purpose, but would be nice anyway.
Personally, I have not used this player for all of these formats. I have used it with CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and VCD in addition to the standard DVDs. It handled all of these formats beautifully. I have no complaints whatsoever about any of them.
This unit measures Wide 16-3/4" x High 4-1/8" x Deep 11-1/8", which is small enough to easily fit in most locations. The Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai DVD Player weighs just 11 lbs. 3 oz.
It has Component, S-Video, Composite outputs for the video, and Coaxial, Optical, RCA, 5.1 channel outputs for the audio. It comes with built in Dolby Digital, Built-In DTS surround sound. The Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai DVD Player has triple 192kHz/24bit audio DACs, six-channel audio output, and the latest in surround decoding so the sound is extremely impressive. Additionally, the Bass Management features let you control the amount of bass sent to your speakers. This greatly improves the sound as well as providing protection for your speakers.
It also features 108MHz/12-bit video processing and comes with Pioneers PureCinema progressive scan, for superior viewing. The picture is clear and sharp, and the audio is excellent.
The Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai DVD Player also comes with a two year warranty on Parts and Labor, which is important on a purchase of this nature.
Product Specifications
General
Disc Capacity 1
Video Performance Features
Pure Cinema 2:3 Progressive Scan Yes
Video Digital/Analog Converter (DAC) 108 MHz/12 bit, for high quality DVD pictures (Analog Devices)
Super-Fine Focus Filter with 4:4:4 Video Up-sampling
Video Parameter Adjustments 16 adjustments w/3 User Memories (Progressive Motion, PureCinema (on, off,auto), YNR, CNR Mosquito NR, Block NT, Sharpness High, Sharpness Mid, Detail, White Level, Black Level, Gamma, Black Setup, Hue, Chroma Level, Chroma Delay)
3 Factory Video Settings CRT, PDP, Professional
Pioneer Exclusive Viterbi Error Correction With Accurate Digital Servo for Superior Reading Accuracy
Trick Play Processor for Smooth Scanning Yes
Still/Step Play Forward/Reverse, Except VCD Reverse
Slow Motion Playback Except VCD Reverse
DVD-RW Playback Yes (CPRM)
Audio Performance Features
i.Link (Advanced Resolution Digital Audio Interface) Audio Output
DVD-Audio Playback Yes
SACD Playback Yes
MP3 Playback Yes
Bass Management Yes
Twin Laser Pickup Yes
Audio Digital/Analog Converter (DAC) Triple 192KHz/24-bit (3x2 channel) for Superior Sound Quality (Burr Brown)
Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Outputs Yes
Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders Yes
Video Off Yes
Legato Pro Conversion Yes
Convenience Features
Trick Play Processor Yes
Jog & Joystick Remote Control Unit With Glow-in-the-Dark Keypad
GUI (Graphic User Interface) with Set Up Navigator Yes
Resume Function Yes
Program Play Yes
Random Play Yes
Video Terminals
Component Video Output 1 (Gold Plated)
S-Video Output 2 (Gold Plated)
Composite Video Outputs 2 (Gold Plated)
Parallels S-Video/Composite Outputs Yes
Audio Terminals
Analog Output 1 (Gold Plated)
Coaxial Digital Output (for Dolby Digital/ L PCM/DTS) 1 (Gold Plated)
Optical Digital Output (for Dolby Digital L PCM/DTS) 1 (Gold Plated)
6 Channel Audio Output Yes
Digital Audio Output iLink Connection Yes
Dimensions
Width x Height x Depth W 16-3/4" x H 4-1/8" x D 11-1/8"
Weight 11 lbs. 3 oz.
The unit is stylish and attractive to look at, yet functional as well. The remote is set up to control many functions, thus having a lot of buttons. These are well arranged for convenience, but may take a little while before you become accustomed to the many functions. It is covered very well in the manual however, so it should be a breeze to learn how this functions.
Setting up the Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai DVD Player is be easy as well. Since it is compatible with many types of input and outputs, it should be easy for anyone to get it set up and connected for use.
Conclusion
Overall, I would recommend the Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai DVD Player to anyone who enjoys excellent quality sound, along with a great picture. I don't think you will find a better bargain for the money.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 308
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