Sony SLV-D100 DVD Player / VCR Combo

Pros: universal remote, good picture on DVD
Cons: VCR unit terrible, DVD makes noise

I am not one of those electronics “gurus” that have to have the latest, greatest technology, but I do like to have a few nifty toys around the house. My father, however, is one of the cutting-edge types; when he makes a purchase, he wants to...

Pros: Good picture and sound quality, superb MP3 playback, great value for the price
Cons: Remote control is somehow confusing!

When I first saw the first review, I was surprised. I really love this piece and I'm sure the other device has been an open item or defected one. Anyway, let me bring up some important points about this piece if you are considering buying it.
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Pros: I am thinking ............ Still thinking
Cons: Workmanship, Quality, Longevity, Remote Control, and more

I bought this Sony SLV-D100 DVD/VCR Player to replace the VCR in my master bedroom. The overall usage of the unit is low and I expected it to be fine. To chose this Sony model on the recommendation of the sales person at Circuit City. I thought it was a ...

Pros: Plays all format videos including VCD (video CD's)and data that conform to ISO9660.
Cons: Will not record from disc.

Goal:find a combo unit around $200.00 that will play VCD as well as normal dvd and record/play VHS hifi.After searching the web and calling all the usual stores and super stores I found it.The SLV-D100 by Sony.I paid a bit more than I wanted ($229.00)but...

Pros: worked pretty well while it worked
Cons: dead right after the 3 month warranty

i had some minor problems at first - such as the sound being inconsistent but now after 4 months (a ...

Pros: Attractive combo unit
Cons: DVD player makes intermittent noises

First of all, I admit I am a big Sony gadget-teer. They have always had good, quality products. I even own a few Sony stock.

I needed a new DVD player (the first generation Sony we had would not play my DVD+R home movies) and we did not have a...

Pros: Very Simple Easy remote it looks more complicated than it is. Super fast rewind
Cons: I got it to play SVCD it is finicky though

I am very happy.
Very Simple Easy remote it looks more complicated than it is. Super fast rewind. Does play VCD MP3 cd/r,cd/rw The only draw back that I have found in the I have had it week is it wont play SVCD's in and wish it had a memory stick...

Pros: COULD BE A NICE **SYSTEM**
Cons: YOU'LL NEED 2 OR 3 REMOTES IF YOU THIS SONY

SONY TV REMOTES CAN'T TURN ON

Due to Sony releasing this DVD/VCR Combo unit to fast, the Sony engineers forgot to make sure it worked with their Sony TV Remotes--none can even turn this combo on according to the Sony Tech Support Line. Their...

Pros: Great sound and picture
Cons: Multi-Brand remote won't control non Sony TV channel buttons

I wanted this untit because it has a Multi brand remote that will control a non-Sony (Toshiba) TV. Well, it controls my TV to some degree. Are you ready for this? The Sony remote will control any TV's: power, volume, mute, and channel up & down buttons....

Pros: Convenience, appearance, name brand
Cons: Quality, reliability, price

The old addage "you get what you pay for" does not apply to SONY's SLV-D100. When you pay upwards of $200 ore more for a DVD player these days, you expect it to last more than just a couple years. The design is poor; there is no heatsinking on the main processor/decoding ic, which runs quite hot. Also the decoding and error correction is suspect. I had repeating issues with the decoding with brand new, clean DVD's which could only be cleared by powering down the unit.

Pros: Hmmm...I'll have to get back to you on this one.
Cons: Quality, durability, see above.

Thought Sony was a top of the line choice. I was wrong. DVD player skips and freezes. Remote control quit working and universal remotes will not work with this unit. You can buy a replacement remote for $50. Problem is, the whole unit isn't worth $50.

I have 3 VCR's, a laser player, a CD player, 2 Macs, and over 500 movies. I bought this one today to replace a VCR and in order to play my new collection of DVDs. The audio and video feedthrough from cable TV works fine. It auto programs and the clock works. The channel selector numbers change but it doesn't actually change channels. Basically, it seems to work electromechanically and it sounds okay, but something is wrong electronically with mode selection and video -- it has no video in the DVD or VRC modes. And just as important, the setup to choose preferences doesn't display. After 3 hours of reading and trying everything I could, I called the 800 number to get help. I got a recording that immediately said, if the setup doesn't work try method A then method B, and if these don't work the unit needs service! I will take it back tomorrow.

I opted for the Sony brand because I have a Sony Wega TV in my office and I wanted this device to work seamlessly with the TV. The purpose for this product was to connect it to my Pinnacle DV-500 Capture card to allow me to perform video editing and output the results to the VCR. I also use it to test DVD's that I author and burn. So far, the product has been great. It works better than my Pioneer DVD player in that it doesn't stutter during fast action clips where the data rate gets into the high 8 and 9 range. Overall, I'm very happy with the product.

Not the best product quality for Sony. It certainly tarnishes Sony's image. I miss the 6-foot removable power cord that was offered on earlier Sony VCR modes. The shorter power cord barely reaches the floor from my stereo cabinet shelf. I also miss the dark black coloring of other Sony stereo components I own. The DVD player/VCR certainly appears as a misfit in my stereo cabinet. However, despite its drawbacks, overall the product performs its primary video and audio functions extremely well.

I've been waiting for Sony to put a unit like this on the market! With the other 'electronics manufacturers' already on shelves, it was a long hard wait but WELL WORTH IT! What a GREAT unit to add to my system! Now I have a spare DVD player and a spare VCR that can go to another room in the house. GREAT UNIT!!! Wouldn't trust anyone else to make something this sophisticated, stylish and technology-driven! Dream in SONY!