I purchased a Sony DVP-S530D DVD player 15 months ago- and yesterday I got a 'C 13:00' error on the screen. The unit had worked great up to that point; it ran a bit hot, but aside from that it was fine. I had no idea what this error message was - so I...
Pros: Works ok, that is when it turns on, and doesn't overheat, or lose sync. Cons: Have to leave it unplugged for 10 minutes before use/eject, loses sync during play.
I bought this DVD player a little over a year ago and it worked great. Sometimes the movies would be out of sync with the sound, giving it a weird "lip-synced" look to it, but I assumed it was a problem with the DVD I was watching. Sony's web site...
Pros: It plays DVD's Cons: It fell apart the first day I got it.
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Pros: Excellent playback, High Quality Picture and Sound, multi -component jacks. Cons: no jog shuttle on remote
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Pros: good video quality.good sound quality. decent price Cons: switching from dolby to dts can be annoying
This dvd player fits the bill. It has dolby 5.1 capability, dts capability, coaxial or optical inputs and you don't need a receiver for 5.1 dolby. Basically for its price this dvd player gives you quite a bit of functionality. Configuration seems...
The Sony DVP S530D is my first DVD player. I bought it in 1999 from Best Buy. At the time, the price for non-decoder versions at most outlets were this price, and I felt that I got the decoder for free. The rest of my system consists of a Nakamichi...
Because it is made by Sony there is never a problem with stops,freeze ups that most other players have. I have researched many different models and brands of players and this is the best for my money. I am delighted with my purchase.
Although most...
Pros: Great sound, great scenes and overall a great experience Cons: It is really on the exspensive side
This is one of the best DVD players on the market. As well as it should too for the price that they have put on it. The tracking is unbelievable and even if the disk has scratches on it, no problem, it reads right through. Too bad all the DVD players...
Pros: Neat, high in quality, sony has done it again Cons: Its alittle to high price
I find this product to be a very good find but the price is alittle high. I am not saying that its not worth it because by all means Sony has stood up to its reputation. Personally I have tested the player and I liked it and I would have bought it but I...
Pros: Easy to use, clear picture, well known brand Cons: Doesn't flip sides very fluently
We got ours as an open box special and we were kind of worried but to our surprise it works wonderfully. We have had it for over a year now and have had no problems at all. The picture is clear and the remote is easy to use. The only thing we have...
Pros: Cant go past a sony. Top brand, reasonable price, great features. Cons: A little bit more expensive than some other brands.
You really cannot go past Sony, the world's leading brand for this magnificent DVD player. It combines all of the latest features and is packed with user-friendly options. Over the past few years DVD players have really taken over from Video and now the...
This is a very good dvd player. I own one myself and i am very satisfied with this purchase. Not only does the outstanding picture quality make it good but the sound is great. I never thought you could really tell the difference in DVD players sound...
Pros: picture perfect, excellend system Cons: no flaws
At first, when I saw this DVD player on sale at 469.99, i thought "you gota be kidding me". That seemed way too expensive, but after watching the floor model, i was glued to it. The sound...perfect, picture...perfect as well. Now, after having this for...
Pros: good looking Cons: can't read cds, audio difficulties
I decided on this DVD player for several reasons: Sony has a great name, DVD movies, affordable, and looked great. I had high hopes for this machine. But I ran into some frustrating situations along the way: Refused to open, audio/video sync, and...
Pros: Great picture Great sound There is more to it Cons: none
I brought a Sony Dvd player last year for my husband . What we love about it this unit has great picture great sound. (you can not beat this) this unit has everything you can ask for.We play it every night . We also have this hooked up to surround sound....
Pros: All around great features Cons: A bit more pricey than the competitor
Some people think you pay for the name when you buy higher end products like Sony. In most cases you get what you pay for. This is quite evident in some of the competitors equivalent models. Features and quality suffer in the hundred dollar price range...
Pros: awesome picture quality and sound Cons: none
You will hear alot of people talking about great dvd players, and Im sure there good but they havent expereinced the quality sound and exceptional picture that this bad boy throws at you.This state of the art product comes with a decoder built in and 2...
Pros: Realistic, Affordable, Easy to hook-up Cons: None
DVP players are affordable, reliable and realistic then going to a movie theater. When buying a DVP player test it out first before leaving the store if this store is not to be trusted. If you find yourself with a DVP player that is a complete DUD...
Pros: If you are an audiophile, or plan to be one, this is for you. Cons: A little pricey if you just want the basic features
I say that, because the technology of DVDs, like CDs is hard to get wrong. It is pretty much a standard across the board. My wife bought this unit for me for a surprise at Christmas of 1999. I supressed my urge to examine what she paid because it was...
Pros: Great quality in picture and audio! Cons: No DTS decoder built in.
The Sony DVP-S530D DVD Player with the Dolby Digital decoder built in the DVD player means you don’t have to go out and buy an expensive receiver to play through five speakers and one subwoofer to get the true digital sound. You will still need five...
The best part about the Sony DVP-S530D DVD player with a Dolby Digital Decoder built-in is the fact that it can be bought for less then £400 – some stores sell it for £350.
The player looks very nice. In addition to the features of Sony...
Pros: Excellent picture quality, many features, Menus are easy to navigate... Cons: No Zoom, doesnt play cd-r's
I purchased this DVD player after seeing my brother's. The picture quality is amazing. VHS doesnt come close. I have mine hooked into a Sony 36" Wega TV, so the viewing experience is complete.
Pros: Sleek - Small - Awesome! Cons: No Dolby Digital Encoder
A few weeks a ago I decided it was time for me to jump onto the DVD bandwagon. Afterall, everywhere we look these days we see 'DVD's FOR SALE' and 'FREE DVD OFFER'. I wanted to see for myself what all the fuss was about.
Pros: great picture and sound, Sony quality, nice remote Cons: a little pricey, doesn't play burned CDRs, menus can be confusing
I bought this player about 6-8 months ago and I haven't regretted my decision for a minute. I bought the Sony because of their reputation for quality. I have a Sony TV, Sony stereo receiver, Sony computer monitor, Sony cordless phone, Sony portable CD...
Pros: Practical design, built in decoder,DTS, nice remote. Cons: None.
I did some comparing before I bought this and found that it had everything I wanted for a reasonable price. Multiple slow motion speeds is very handy. Easy to set-up and true playback. Although not many available titles in DTS format yet, the few that I...
This piece of equipment is amazing! The picture and sound quality are excellent. I have seen this DVD Player on many different types of televisions and no matter the size, shape, or anything else the quality of the sound and picture quality is breath...
Pros: Great picture and sound, features and price, nice looks and remote Cons: No zoom, design defect that causes 'C 13:00' error code
The best part about the Sony DVP-S530D DVD player with a Dolby Digital Decoder built-in is the fact that it can be bought for less then $270 – some stores sell it for $225.
The player looks very nice. In addition to the features of...
Pros: great features, easy to use, component video output Cons: noticed a lip synch problem a couple of times
It's a great player overall. I didn't spare the $60 for the component video cable, and I LOVE the picture. Rented Blade Runner to try it out. The picture was very sharp, clear, and the colors were beautiful. I did notice a couple of times that the sound...
Pros: good graphics for a short time Cons: broke down on me..Sony can't fix the problem
The Sony DVD player worked great for only a few months. Then I sent the unit back to Sony for repair because of the lip synch problem. Sony fixed problem, but now the DVD player cannot make it through any movie without skipping scenes, freezing at...
Pros: Great system, no disc skips/lipsynch/errors, built in decoder Cons: None that I know of.
I recently bought one of these from a guy on E-bay. First off I would like to warn people - Never buy a product from Emerson. I am completely amazed at how much Sony blew away my previous dvd player, an Emerson DVD 2000. The 530D plays all my discs fine...
Pros: Great picture and sound quality Cons: Lip-sync problem and no DVD Navigator remote
I have had this player for over a year and I love it. I still encounter the lip-sync problem every once and awhile but a quick stop-play on the remote and it vanishes. The picture and sound are extraordinary! Having only paid $279 for it last year I...
Pros: Low price, easy to set up, great picture and sound Cons: only one disc at a time
I bought this DVD player back in April, and I have had a great experience with it. The player features the Dolby Digital processor, which works great with my Sony receiver, which is Dolby Digital ready, but does not have the processor. The price for my...
Pros: very good picture, user friendly Cons: sensitive lens
Purchasing this product was not as easy as buying just any electronic mechanism. It took time, and convincing. I asked a lot of questions because I couldn't understand the difference between other products that functioned along the same line. However,...
Pros: Very nice features, a high quality player Cons: A little on the expensive side, may want to check out your options for that price...after all, prices are always going down
My friend owns this DVD Player, and I have gone over to his house numerous times to watch movies. The DVD Player is top of the line as far as performance. It plays the movies beautifully (skip-free and about as high-definition as I have seen). All the...
Pros: Fiber-optics hook-up, C.D. player, DTS Cons: Only one disc.
In December of '99 I was given a Sony receiver for Christmas. It only took me about two months after that to buy a DVD player. While I was looking at DVD players, I was first convinced to buy another brand by the salesman. Just as I was about to pick...
Pros: perfect quality, features Cons: expensssssive
Wow!! This sony player really amazed me. I have had experience with many different dvd players. There is no feature that I can think of in the present dvd market that this player doesn't have. It has great, I mean perfect, quality picture and sound...
Pros: good quality picture and audio Cons: price is a little high
good video and audio quality.supports all output video and audio connectivity on all available TV's and Stereo that have the capabilities of both analog and digital technology.Video is so clear especially when connected to TV that got S-video.Audio is so...
This DVD player is the future of all movies eventually video tapes are going to become rare and out dated. The CD did it to the cassette who did it to the record. You can even play cds on this. There is an on screen menu that allows you to change many...
Working in the television industry I am always in search of modern electronic components at a good price. I have always been a hardcore Sony fanatic and all my electronic devices are Sony products. Therefore I purchased the Sony DVP-530D and was truly...
It's just like being at the movies... But the movies come alive in your living room. Some people may say DVDs aren't much better than movies but those people have never seen the power of this DVD player. When I first got it I was skeptical of it's...
First, let me say that I am EXTREMELY picky when it comes to video devices. I've spent about 2 years trying to find the right TV, VCR, DVD, Home Theater Setup, etc.
Now to the review:
I purchased the DVP-530 about 1 year ago. I had...
Pros: clear in depth picture, great sound, options Cons: none
This player is simply the best. I recieved this product as a birthday present. It was my second player, because I had bought a Panasonic about three years earlier. Remember that my experience with this player may not necessarily be yours. This is...
Pros: Superb picture and sound... Cons: Minor setup pains...
I was given this player but would have gladly gone out and bought it. Like other folks who participate online with their opinions I sometimes fill out surveys about products or to gain my opinion. In the case of the Sony DVP-S560D I won mine as a...
I bought this product because its sony of course the electronics made. well I always love sony products i have a lot of their product. Also its stands up to its name as a sony product. My experience with this has been so fun to use and to watch crisp...
Pros: Reasonable price and had everything we needed. Cons: Having to switch the remote to the tv setting in order to control volume
My husband and I purchased this particular DVD player in early January of this year at Best Buy. We payed about $290 for it (it was an open box buy).I was very skeptical of buying a DVD because I normally wait a while to purchase new products, in order...
Pros: Picture quality and relatively low price Cons: Not one!
To be honest, we purchased our Sony DVD player mainly because of the name, at least at the start. It turns out this was a great purchase. With so many "knock-off" companies out there, we decided to go with an old reliable company. Sony has a...
Pros: Lots of features, enough to keep the novice audio/videophile occupied Cons: Not enough description of the features of the player for proper configuration.
I bought my Sony DVP-S530 on April 2000 from Best Buy in Cambridge, MA. The salesman was pretty helpful and didn't try to sell me a more expensive unit. I purchased the player for $332 and that included 5 free DVD's.
Pros: Great features! CD-Text reading Cons: Needs receiver for good audio
Sony Products sure are expensive, this is the second DVD player in my review. I had to do a series of reviews of players for my work. This player is much more affordable than the DVP-S7700, which is a good player but a little too expensive ($1400)....
I bought this because of the Sony name but I love this player I have 2 other players and this is by far the best easy to use
I really like that you can see how long or how much time is left on a movie cool touch
There is nothing I dislike...
Pros: Great player, fun extras Cons: hard to set up with old equipment
I received this DVD last summer as a wedding gift. Although I haven't had the chance to really test out its video and sound power because of my otherwise piddling tv/stereo set up (such as it is), this is a great DVD. I was a relatively early converter...
Pros: extra features, ease of use Cons: that stupid wheel on the remote
Before I purchased this wonderful piece of technology I very rarely bought movies or even rented them for that matter. This DVD player makes movie watching an enjoyable experience. I have had my DVD player for about a month and a half and I...
This is one of the best DVD players ever made. I got this for around $350-$325 about half a year ago. This sound quality, picture, decoder, is phenominal. I have a nice home theater system which utilizes this DVD player amazingly. If you want to buy...
Pros: Quality, Durability, Options, and Ease of use Cons: Higher model can get expensive
Sony has played a leading role in the entertainment experience for a good number of years. Sony's own creation of their DVD players only enhanced the quality of all DVD players already on the market. Sony set a standard with their players. Most Sony...
Pros: sleek, affordable Cons: plagued with problems
My first DVD player experience has been frustrating! When we first noticed the audio/video sync problems, we thought it was us. Then the movies started to freeze halfway through and start from the beginning. The last straw was when an audio cd we...
Pros: features, quality, value Cons: not for everyone
After much consideration, I decided to take the plunge into the DVD world and purchased the Sony 530. I initially considered the Sony 330, mainly because of its lower price. I decided the the minimal cost increase would be worth it in the long run....
Pros: Digital & DTS Capable, 3 Picture Viewing Selections Cons: Handles only 1 DVD at a time
This Sony DVD player is an exceptional purchase.
There are three picture options based on the type of movie, however most of the time this is done automatically by the player itself. There is standard, wide screen (pan) or letterbox. When...
Pros: Sony quality, durability, ease of use Cons: Price
The DVD player is AC-3 ready and has s-video output. It also plays Cd videos, cds, and dvds. The DVD player features a easy to use remote and the remote has the buttons positioned very well. The dvd player has had no problems and I have purchased...
Pros: Excellent Image Quality, Intuitive Remote Cons: No Zoom, Doesn't Play CD-R(W) or MP3
If the ability to play MP3's or CD-R(W)'s on your DVD player is important to you, this Sony unit isn't for you. If you're looking for a player with multiple video and audio outputs, decodes 5.1 audio, has an intuitive remote control and gives outstanding...
Pros: Picture,Sound,Ease of use,Value Cons: no jog shuttle on remote
First, I want to thank all who reviewed this product previously. I found their advice and info invaluble!
I read reviews both off and on the internet for over a month, took my friends dvd players for a test drive,and compared features and...
Pros: Sharp, clear picture. Excellent value for features. Cons: Sound needs to go through stereo receiver or you are using the volume control a lot.
I purchased the Sony S530D DVD player a few weeks ago at "The Wiz". An incredible bargain at $299.99, I could not pass it up. It was easy to set up and start to play. There are so many features, there is a big learning curve to use them all. To...
Pros: Every bit as useable as a "four-head" VHS machine and plays Compact Discs as well. Cons: I noticed a synch problem on one DVD.
As our VHS tape player began to see increased use, and a declining ability to reproduce video and audio, we began to look around for a replacement. At a certain point, DVD became a reasonable option, when considering the price of a new VHS tape player....
After hearing all the buzz and looking in the paper at other DVD
players, I decided to go out and purchase one. I looked at the
shelf and talked to several knowledgeble salespeople and decided
to purchase the cheapest Sony one that Best...
I have been looking at DVD players for several years and felt most of them did not have a "quality" appearance. I also perceived the operating controls to be too complex on most units.
This unit finally made me take the plunge and I am...
My VCR just broke, and I was thinking about getting a DVD player for quite some time now. I went to a few stores looking around and I came across the new Sony 530 DVD player. It was a decent price at 349.99. So I went for it, it came with 5 free dvd's...
Pros: Picture and Audio Quality. Audio flexibility Cons: Won't play copies, haven't heard of any chip upgrades to correct sync errors but have not encountered any.
If you need a DVD player with a build in AC-3 decoder look no further. I have a receiver with 5.1 inputs but no decoder and this unit performs great! I paid 350 which is more than some similar units but it has fiber, coax, and component video outputs....
I bought this product because if the reputation Sony has. In my epinion when it comes to video, nobody does it better than Sony. My DVD player is now almost a year old and has not let me down yet. I love the screen saver it has. I hate the remote...
I purchased the Sony DVD S539 based on a recommendation from Stereo Review and I'm so happy I did. This machine performs beautifully. The picture reproduction is impressive. The audio section is what you would expect from a $400.00 Sony cd player, what...
The Sony 530D is one of the best values money can buy is has many advanced feature that you only find on high end DVD players. This product will also play audio and video CD as well as the DVD. The picture quality is impeccable,with smooth play. The...
Pros: Great picture, great sound, Sony quality, lots of options Cons: you guessed it? No Jog/Shuttle on the REMOTE
There are a lot of great things said about the Sony DVP-S530D. Many of the reviewers seem to be hard core Sony fans, which I am not! I wrote an earlier review of a Zenith DVD player that I purchased before Christmas. The Zenith had some great features...
Pros: Great Sound and Picture Quality Cons: A little expensive
Thinking of getting a new VCR? Think again. If you're in the market for a video player DVD is definitely the way to go. DVD offers sharp Movie theater quality on your home TV! Furthermore, the Digitized soud will just make you movie experience more...
Pros: Excellent Clarity Cons: There is a lot of reading is required to learn how to use all the features
If your looking for an affordable dvd player the Sony Dvp-S530D is definitely a good choice. I recently just bought this DVD player and it is excellent. I have never seen such a clear picture. Before I had dvd I was used to watching movies on VHS. I...
Pros: Speaks softly, carries big picture Cons: No zoom
I like moderation, and here I have found it. This player was just the answer for someone like myself, who doesnt feel the need to blow big bucks on the top of the line, but has had too much pain buying the low end stuff. I used to sell all manner of...
Pros: Great Picture, Great Sound Cons: Lip-Sync (which can be fixed), Lack of CD-R support
I purchased this DVD player back in October, even against some people's advice given the lip-sync problem. Since then, I have thrown quite a few movies at it, including Saving Private Ryan, The Matrix, and The Fifth Element. It played all of these...
Pros: built-in 5.1 channel processing, component output, price Cons: haven't found any yet
I chose the DVP-S530D based on a combination of the price and the performance. I was looking for a DVD-player that had built-in 5.1 channel surround sound processing and a component video output connection. Although the manufacturer's suggested retail...
Pros: Easy to install, great quality Cons: Remote is a little weird
I recently purchased the Sony surround sound package (model 610), which includes a 400 watt receiver, an amplified subwoofer, and 5 speakers for surround. Naturally, with all this potential for gut-rumbling loudness, I had to get a DVD player.
Pros: Excellent quality picture and sound Cons: Somewhat of a price problem
The Sony DVP-S530D compares to no other DVD player currently out there. This baby blows VHS cassettes out of the water. I have never seen such great quality of sound and visual effects anywhere besides the movie theater. The difference in quality is like...
Pros: beautiful picture, crisp sound Cons: no jog on the remote
The Sony DVP-530D is the perfect DVD player for any home. You can pick it up at a retail store for less than $400 and it does everything the average movie viewer needs to enjoy the best home theater format available. It lacks some of the high-end...
Sony is a trusted brand for for home electronics. That was my first criteria for selecting the DVD player. I have owned Soony equipment for the past 12 years and have never been disappointed. Among the Sony DVD players, this particular model has all...
Pros: many features Cons: does not play standard CD's
The Sony DVP-S530D DVD player is affordable at $399.99 yet does not sacrifice any quality. This Sony DVD player gives you great DVD picture quality with features such as component video outputs, a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, and front panel Jog...
DVD is the best way to watch a movie. and its even better with the Sony S-530D. This DVD player is definatly good for its money. the price is reasonable and the quality is unbelievable. the picture is clearer then anything else and the sound is...
Sony. Great name. Great Products. Usually, a high price as well!
I found this DVD player for 369.00 US. Not as good as some prices, but I am very happy with the player. It has provided me with manu hours of entertainment. The features are...
Pros: Great quality, and sound! Cons: none to report
well for comparison.... i really cant state a good opinion, because this was the first DVD player i have owned, but i can say the i am very impressed with the quality of the product. I believe that the sony DVP-S530 replaced the older player the...
All i have to say is that its gret it works well and fast. It is probaly one of the best ones out there. I can only recomand it though you have to try it to get your insert on it.
The Sony DVP-S530D is to me, by far the best value out there. It is very reasonably priced at around 600 dollars and comes equipped with some great features that will let you use it for your whole home stereo system. Not only does it play DVDs, but it...
Pros: superior picture and sound Cons: a little more than most want to spend
My father gave me and my wife this Sony DVD player for Christmas. I had been looking at DVD players for some time and this one is by far one of the best out there for the price. It has more features and much better picture quality as well as cd quality...
This is by far the best DVD player out there. It has the combination of durability, sound quality, and affordability. This DVD surpasses all others in every category imaginable.
Sony has come up with such a...
Pros: CHEAP, Easy to Use Cons: Not the top of the line
After months of careful searching for a great DVD player with features that were not only useful but easy to use I found the Sony DVP-530D. Features such as super slow mode and two speed fast forward the DVD player is amazing. You can buy a better...
Pros: Processors are cheaper in DVD than in a receiver. Cons: Single drawer player.
I had heard reviews of a problem occurring with this model concerning the audio track not being in sync with the video. I have since purchased the player in question and have watched over 250 movies on the player. Not once has this problem occurred. I...
Pros: Great Quality Cons: skips and freezes the movie
I purchased the Sony DVP-S530D DVD player about 3 months ago. Since then I have had problems with it freezing the movies. I have returned 5 movies now just to try a new on but it happens again and again. I get half way through a good movie and all...
Pros: picture and sound quality, value Cons: remote takes some time to get used to
For Christmas, my lovely wife got me a DVD Player. She got me the Sony DVP-S530D. I am so happy with my DVD player. Now, I've never really messed with one before, but I think this one is pretty good. Of course, the picture quality is supreme. That...
When i originally went shopping for a DVD player, i figured id just get a new PC with DVD installed. Boy am I glad i didnt do that! My search lead me to a large retail electronics store, where upon arriving i walked directly into the DVD section. the...
Pros: Quality, Great Features, Low Price Cons: none
My boyfriend and I bought this DVD player over a year ago, and have enjoyed it immensely. We have had no problems what so ever with the player, and use it on a daily basis. We bought it for about $350 dollars in November of 1998 and for the price it had...
Pros: Fantastic picture, just better all around than VHS Cons: Being better costs more. Less selection at Blockbuster
I was fortunate enough this past holiday season to receive a most generous cash gift. Now, the wife was thinking about paying some bills but when you receive a monetary gift, do you really want to pay bills with it?
Pros: Reliablity, Easy hookup, built in features Cons: Owner's manual hard to read
If, you are in the market to take a step towards the future of video, then look no further than this Sony DVD player. I have been looking at DVD players for quite a while and have gotten so many different opinions that it would make your head swim....
This Sony DVD player is definitely well worth the $349-$399 price you can find it for at many retailers. It is usable with a Dolby Digital-Ready receiver as it has the Dolby Digital decoder built-in, thus it is a nice piece of equipment if you have a...
Pros: Ease of setup and use Cons: minor disc reading problems
I recently bought this player not knowing much about it. I was excited with the idea of finally getting a DVD player. I must say that I was not disappointed with this purchase. Everything about it is very easy. The setup and the remote control unit are...
I bought this DVD player after much debate over which product. Since I've had good experiences with Sony, this DVD player was an excellent buy. I paid $329 for it. It has the features that I like, DTS, Dolby surround sound, repeat, menus, jump to next...
I'll preface these comments by admitting that I had a pro-Sony bias prior to my purchase; a Sony Digital Ready receiver sits at the heart of my home theatre system. I have absolutely no regrets about sticking with Sony for my first DVD player, however,...
Pros: Picture and sound quality Cons: a little expensive
I love my DVD player. Although the a lot more expensive than the VCR the DVD features are worth it. I love playing my favorite scenes in slow motion without all those horrible lines you get with VHS.The clear and crisp picture and sound is just awesome....
Pros: See review for list Cons: See review for list
It's still a little early and DVD hasn't quite come into it's own - but it will, I can assure you. I purchased my Sony DVD player about a month ago and have been using it frequently. I have come up with a list of pros and cons about it (and DVD in...
Pros: Advanced features like DTS, DSP and Dolby 5.1 Channel Output Cons: remote not backlit and a bit confusing
This DVD player was my favorite purchase of the year! For $350 it has everything you need in a DVD player and more! Originally I bought the Philips 825 but found it to be a bit limiting (read my epinion on it), so I shopped around some more and found the...
Pros: Superb Video, Stunning Audio, Easy to operate, A veritable plethora of audio and video outputs Cons: No BNC video connectors, could use a front-panel audio level control
I used to be a retail dealer (in Alaska) of Hi-Fi and Video Products. Among the product lines I carried were Sony Hi-Fi (Consumer) and Sony Professional. Call me biased, or call me prejudiced when it comes to Sony Products, but the performance, the...
Pros: Two digital audio outputs, component video and S outputs Cons: I've encountered none yet...
Just getting into DVD and not sure you want to fork over $500+ for a player? Check out Sony's DVP-S530D. Though Sony has a great name in home electronics, the price is normally commensurate with the name. This DVD player however is a different story....
Pros: Mind blowing quality Cons: no noise reduction option on this model
I recently purchased the Sony 530 and I must say that without a doubt, it is the best 400 bucks I have ever spent. The picture quality is amazing,even with composite hook ups, stunning sound also with Dolby Digital. Anyone who is looking for a first DVD...
I bought this amazing product because I knew that DVDs are the wave of the future. They beat out VCRs and VTRs by far. DVD players don't have any annoying lines, no rewinding after done watching and you can skip from one side to the other in less then a...
Okay, first off, I must say, I am not an electronic equipment authority. This may be why my recommendation of this DVD player means alot - or then again maybe not.
I have had this DVD player for several months. The picture quality is...
Pros: Great Picture, Tons of Options Cons: Can not play CDRs and CDRWs
I purchased this dvd player in the past two weeks and i would definitely have to say that it has a good amount of features that make vhs look primitive. Unfortunately, the one thing that prevents this model and most dvd players from eliminating the cd...
The Sony 530 has everything you'll ever need in a DVD player. Most notably, the chapter selector on the face is a feature worth paying for and one not available on the lower-end models. Funny enough, when I was reviewing the differences in the models, I...
Pros: Reasonable price, great features, S-video connectors Cons: none so far
I got a DVD-ROM in my new computer and thought that would be enough - after all, with a 17" screen and speakers, how bad could it be? The primary use for my DVDs was for travel purposes - I could stick one in a laptop and avoid those cut up...
I have to admit that when my husband and I first started looking into DVD players we did not have a clue as to what we were getting into. So we checked out all of the products and finally got a Sony DVD player. I have to say it was our salesperson who...
Pros: Quality Video and Audio Cons: Owners Manual needs an update for the novice user
I had been shopping for a DVD player for several years and finally settled on the SONY DVP-S530D last month. This machine is everything I thought it would be for home use. Once setup, it provides great quality pictures and theater quality sound. This...
Pros: Excellent player with great features. Cons: No built in DTS and no zoom function.
I recently traded in a JVC XV-501BK for a Sony DVP530D due to problems with the JVC player. I've had the Sony for about 2 months and am very happy with it. The only feature it doesn't have that would be useful is a zoom function. The picture quality...
Pros: Inexpensive, Component plugs Cons: Spinning of DVD is loud
I bought this product back in June of 1999. It was a great value because of it's low price and component capabilities. The picture is great and sound is awesome. There are many different options to chose from. If you are looking for an entry level DVD...
If you know someone that is just itching for that special DVD player for their entertainment system, this is it. I got one for the as an early Christmas present, and since its purchase, I've been glued to it. The ease of use and the quality that it...
Pros: High quality, easy to use Cons: A little expensive
Recently my wife and I just purchased this Sony DVD player,
and we have been having a lot of fun playing around with it.
I have found that the control options are very self explanatory,
especially since the manual was lost. The quality of...
Pros: Compact and easy use Cons: Hook up can be kind of confusing (but there's a book to help)
This is simply the best DVD when it comes to Price and quality. First, it's Sony, 'nuff said but for those not in the know it's the brand to buy if you want to make sure you're getting your money's worth. Second, this particular unit is Inexpensive (as...
Pros: lots of features, excellent quality Cons: lip-synch problem in some units
I purchased a Sony DVP-S530P for $347 in April 1999, from A&B TV in Austin Texas. Overall this is an excellent product, the best mix of features and quality I found in this price range.
Pros: Good Video, Good Audio Cons: AV-Sync drift on 1 or 2 titles so far (out of 50)
I've actually been developing hardware and software DVD decoder products for around 4 years, so I'm a pretty rough critic. I found the abilities of this player to be great. Some of the features are pretty unnecessary, but better to have too much than...
Pros: Fast, hybrid disc playing beast. Cons: Doesn't hold a candle to Milli Vanilli.
I admit, I jumped on the DVD bandwagon late. Not that I didn't want to get a DVD player, mind you, I just never saw a player that I thought was at a good enough price to justify buying one. Players I looked into were either over-priced, or something...
Pros: Excellent sound &video Cons: Can't Play CD-R's?
I've been looking for a DVD player for several months checking out prices online and off. I finally decided to go with Sony and purchased the S-530D for an amazing $319.00 well below the $399 asking price of many Online stores. I really didn't think the...
Pros: built-in Dolby Digital Decoder, component video, simple to use, great quality picture and sound Cons: Does your receiver decode Dolby Digital? If so, go for the 330: you don't need the built-in decoder in this player
I picked up this DVD player on a big sale, and that helped me justify the added price over the 330.
This product adds component video and a Dolby Digital decoder, over the 330. I'm looking forward to my next receiver (using my roommate's now),...
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