Pioneer DV-414 DVD Player

Pros: Good picture and sound quality.
Cons: Remote design is awkward; has a slight lip synch problem.

This was the first DVD player I ever purchased way back in 1999 and at the time I'd say I was a satisfied customer. But I'll stop right there at "satisfied," because I wasn't swept off my feet or anything. At the price I got it for it was worth it, ...

Pros: DTS, Component Video output, Great Sound/Video Quality
Cons: CD-R/CD-RW Discs do not play as good as they used to.

Ok, this DVD player was the bomb when I first got it. It's Got DTS, component Video, S-Video, and it plays CD-R/CD-RW discs....Man....What more do u want in a sub-$300 player.
I like the remote, it's nice and simple and odes it's job. DO NOT LOSE...

Pros: very sharp pictures, excellent sound quality, relatively inexpensive
Cons: need the remote for many functions

I've written a few opinions about DVDs, so I thought that it was about time I wrote an opinion about our DVD player. The Pioneer DV-414 DVD Player is an excellent value. When we decided to slowly start rebuilding our stereo systems and ...

Pros: Functions without a hitch (so far), lightweight.
Cons: Confusing remote control. Tangle of three cords to connect to monitor.

This is my first DVD player, and previously my videophiliac
standard of excellence was an antiquated Pioneer Laserdisc
player. I am pleased at the same company's push into the new format; DVD films truly have more and better viewing options...

Pros: Very good system, easy to use and hook up, beautiful pictures as well
Cons: a little bulky

This is an excellent player from pioneer. It has many features that are interesting and is able to meet my dvd needs. I recommend this player highly. The speed feature is nice to watch it in various different modes of slow-motion. The remote is very easy...

Pros: Easy to use, Reliable, Hassle free.
Cons: Concerns about heat...

This unit was bought by my family as a part of a home theatre package. It is used with poineer audio reciever and a large tube television.

The overall impression I get from using this product is that it is incredibly functional and reliable....

Pros: Low price, big features
Cons: Single DVD, awkward menus

I purchased my DVD 414 at Best buy on clearance and was shocked at the high quality for the price. This is a great entry level DVD player for people who dont need an enormous amount of features.

I have discovered that the menu system is really...

Pros: I really liked every little thing about it
Cons: i couldn't think of any

For Christmas this year I got a DVD player, which was a huge surprise because I didn’t even own a VCR. I can honestly say this was the best Christmas present I got. I’m not sure if the pioneer is the best DVD on the market, but it is good for my DVDing...

Pros: Great video output, plays CD-R media
Cons: None

I bought my DV-414 in January '00, and since then it's never had ANY problems. For the average mid-range home theater setup, this unit is perfect.

The picture quality seems superb to me, though I don't have anything to compare it against as...

Pros: Cost, Features
Cons: None

Pioneer 414DVD, now the DV-333?

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I have owned this player for a year now. As an entry level player it is fantastic. I have had no problems with it. The play has been flawless and the playback...

Pros: All
Cons: none

I have had this unit for almost 2 years now. It has given me next to perfect operation. I love the ease of use and the quality of the unit. I had the sale person at C****** C*** tell me it was a poor machine and would not last a year. It not only...

Pros: Price, Quality
Cons: Dirty Discs may "freeze" it

I bought this DVD player about a year ago from Costco. It has been my first DVD player and it has worked very well. It has all the bells & whistles that one needs, including support for DTS and Dolby Digital. It's also got optical and electrical...

Pros: Video Performance, Outstanding Value
Cons: Build Quality, Mediocre CD Performance

Pioneer DV-414 DVD Player

Video Features: S-Video and Component Video outputs
Audio Features: Optical and Coaxial digital outputs, Dolby Digital/DTS-compatible, 96 kHz DAC.
Dimensions: 4" x 11 5/16" x 16 9/16"...

Pros: Versatile, easy to use, solid video image
Cons: Can't think of any!

I bought this player recently, because it was relatively inexpensive (under $350) and bore the Pioneer name, which I definitely have trusted throughout the years.

The video output is top-notch, especially when you use the S-Video output and...

Pros: Great Clarity
Cons: Hooking it up is tricky

I recently purchased the Pioneer DV 414 for my husbands birthday. He works in the studios as a sound engineer and he's been really impressed with the DVD players sound clarity and great picture.

The sound is so much clearer than a regular...