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Pioneer DV-563A Code Free DVD Player
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This is a high-performance movie and music machine. In addition to DVD movies, the slim DV-563A plays multi-channel, high-resolution DVD-Audio and SACD discs, plus all of your recordings on DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, and MP3. It even has a PhotoViewer feature for viewing JPEG still photos. For sensationally great video, it features a 10-bit/54MHz Video D-A converter and our PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan, and includes a component video output. For great audio, it offers Virtual Dolby� Digital with SRS� TruSurround and digital outputs for Dolby Digital and DTS� surround. A high-end 192kHz/24-bit D-A converter ensures superb musical performance.
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* Includes a 1 year manufacturer's warranty.
Key Features of the Pioneer DV-563A
- Plays Regions 1,2,3,4,5,6 Region discs
- Plays PAL discs on any NTSC TV!!
- Video Disc Compatability: DVD, DVD-R/RW, VCD, JPEG picture disc
- Audio Disc Compatability: SACD, DVD-Audio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3
- 54MHz/10-bit video Digital/Analog Converter
- Composite video, S-video, and 480i/480p Component video outputs
- Selectable Interlaced/Progressive-scan component video output
- Optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM
- PureCinema de-interlacer with 3-2 pulldown processing
- TruSurround for enhanced 2-speaker sound
- Built-in Dolby Digital/DTS decoding with 5.1-channel output
- Digital bass management (speaker size, delay time, and channel balance adjustments)
- Full-function Remote control
- 192kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter
- Audio signal-to-noise ratio: 118 dB
- Dimensions: 16-1/2"W x 2-3/16"H x 12-1/4"D
- Warranty: 1 year parts & labor
The Pioneer DV-563A Codefree DVD player offers astonishing performance and versatility for its modest price. You can select either progressive-scan or interlaced video output to match the capabilities of your TV. Progressive-scan images look exceptionally sharp and clean thanks to Pioneer's PureCinema� de-interlacer chip, normally found on their high-end Elite-series players. (The de-interlacer is what converts interlaced-scan video signals to progressive scan.)
If you have a 5.1-channel audio system, the DV-563A will help you give it a real workout! In addition to built-in Dolby� Digital and DTS� decoding for DVD movie soundtracks, this "universal" player will introduce you to the enhanced fidelity of Super Audio CD (SACD) and DVD-Audio discs. Both formats offer up to 6 channels of sound with resolution that's better than CD! Those additional channels can be used to place you smack in the middle of the performers, or to re-create the acoustic space of, say, a jazz club or concert hall. If you love music, these two formats will bring an exciting new dimension to your listening.
Because it's designed to reproduce these ultra-high-resolution music formats, the DV-563A sounds superb playing your CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs. It can also handle your ultra-long-playing MP3 discs.
Video D/A Converter
This player uses a 54MHz/10-bit video digital-to-analog converter. This high-bit, high sampling D/A converter helps to reduce digital artifacts to give you a better picture.PureCinema Progressive Scan
Progressive-scan video has less flicker and fewer motion artifacts than the traditional interlaced-scanning method, resulting in a superior picture. To take advantage of this feature, you must have a television with component video inputs that supports the progressive scanning mode. The component outputs on this unit can be set to pass either progressive or interlaced video.JPEG Picture Disc
This unit will play back JPEG files recorded onto CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs using the ISO 9660 level 1/level2, Romeo, or Joliet formats. Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1 still image files up to 8 mega-pixels are supported (maximum vertical and horizontal resolution is 5120 pixels). During playback, you can use the JPEG Disc Navigator to find a particular folder or picture by filename. Using the Photo Browser, you can locate a picture within a folder by thumbnail image. Other available functions during JPEG disc playback include: zoom (2x, 4x), slide show playback, and angle adjustment, which allows you to rotate the current image 90-degrees clockwise.
Specifications
DVD SPECIFICATIONS Number of Discs 1 Progressive Scan? Yes DVD Regions Plays all Regions 1,2,3,4,5,6 NTSC/PAL Playback Plays PAL discs on NTSC TV REA & RCE playback Plays all REA and RCE discs VCR & DVDR compatability VCR Friendly Video Disc Formats DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VCD, JPEG Video D/A Converter 54MHz, 10-bit DVD Frequency Response 4-44kHz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0014% DVD S/N Ratio 118 dB DVD Dynamic Range 108 dB AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS Dolby Decoder Built-In DTS Decoder Built-In Audio Disc Formats CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, DVD-Audio, SACD Audio D/A Converter 192kHz, 24-bit Virtual Surround? Yes Bass Management? Yes Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0014% CD S/N Ratio 118 dB CD Dynamic Range 108 dB Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0014% SACD S/N Ratio 118 dB SACD Dynamic Range 108 dB DVD-Audio Frequency Response 4-88kHz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0014% DVD-A S/N Ratio 118 dB DVD-A Dynamic Range 108 dB OUTPUT TERMINALS Composite Video 1 (RCA) S-Video 1 (4-pin mini DIN) Component Video 1 (RCA x 3) Stereo Audio Out 1 (RCA L/R) Optical Digital Out 1 (TosLink) Coaxial Digtial Out 1 (RCA Coax.) 5.1-Ch Audio Out 1 (Analog RCA) GENERAL Power Supply 100-120V @ 50-60Hz Power Consumption [not published] Dimensions 16.5" x 2.1875" x 12.25" Weight 5.25 lbs. FCC Class FCC Class B, Home Use
Audio System
Audio D/A Converter
This unit includes an audio digital-to-analog converter capable of providing 192kHz/24-bit and 96kHz/24-bit resolution. The 192kHz/24-bit and 96kHz/24-bit capabilities of this unit allow it to play DVD Video discs with 96kHz/24-bit audio tracks and DVD-Audio discs with sampling rates of 192kHz.DVD-Audio Playback
DVD-Audio is a multichannel format used for high resolution audio recording. This unit can decode and play DVD-Audio discs with a sampling rate up to 192kHz with a 24-bit word length.SACD Playback
In addition to standard 2-channel CD playback, this unit will play 2-channel and multichannel Super Audio CDs. During SACD playback, the digital outputs do not operate; the analog outputs must be connected to listen to SACDs. There is one set of stereo RCA outputs for standard 2-channel playback, and there is a set of 5.1-channel RCA for multichannel playback. For multichannel playback, the 5.1-channel outputs must be connected to a multichannel input on a receiver or preamp. multichannel SACDs may have 3, 4, 5 or 6 channels of audio.MP3 Playback
This unit will play MP3 files recorded onto CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs using the ISO 9660 level 1/level2, Romeo, or Joliet formats. Fixed bit-rate MP3 files are recommended. Variable bit-rate MP3 files are playable, but playing time may not be displayed correctly. Each disc can have a maximum of 999 files and 499 folders.Digital Audio Outputs
When multichannel DVD Audio is played through the digital outputs, it is downmixed to 2-channel stereo before being passed by the digital outputs. Also, depending on the disc, when a DVD-Audio disc using a sampling rate of 192kHz or 176.4kHz is played, the sampling rate will be down-converted to 96kHz for playback through the digital outputs. Some DVD-Audio signals and all SACD signals will be available only through the analog outputs. The digital outputs are capable of passing linear PCM digital signals from DVD Video discs with sampling rates as high as 96kHz. If a DVD Video disc with 96kHz sampling rate is copy-protected, the unit will down-convert the sampling frequency to 48kHz before passing the signal through the digital outputs.Digital Bass Management
This unit has built-in bass management that allows you to adjust the speaker size, delay time, and channel balance when using the 5.1-channel output.
VCR Friendly
Make copies of all your favorite DVD movies or Video CDs! This unit can be connected to any VCR or Camcorder for duplication.
DVD City does not sell or promote this item for commercial use. Any duplication of copyright-protected media must conform to applicable copyright laws.
Code-free Chipset Modification
Modification with ICOS 725 chipset technology guarantees compatibility with all DVD Regions (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) with only the finest picture quality. All of our code-free DVD Players have been expertly altered, ensuring no damage to the circuitry of the DVD Player.
Zone Free DVD only uses the superior quality chipset modifations ensuring the highest quality multi-region player capabilities. All players are fully tested prior to shipment to ensure playback of DVD discs from zones 1,2,3,4,5,6.
Extended Warranties
Protect your investment with an extended warranty. A priority service contract gives you complete product coverage for your peace of mind.
- 3 Year DVD Player Warranty -- $49
- 5 Year DVD Player Warranty -- $99
Manufacturer Pioneer Model No. DV-563A Retail Price $469 ZoneFreeDVD Price $349 Shipping Rates Ground $26
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Pioneer DV-563A Review on DVDBuyingGuide.com
Model: Pioneer DV-563A CodeFree DVD Player
Written by: �Ed Brantley, DVDBuyingGuide.com
At just $399 the Pioneer DV-563A is a super value. Compared to most of the other code free DVD players, this model gives you a wide range of features at a still affordable price. I was really happy to find a Pioneer code free player with a built in NTSC/PAL converter.
The DV-563A is packed with features that rival most of the higher end players. For starters, it plays discs from regions 1-6. The Pioneer has a built in NTSC/PAL converter, so it is possible to play PAL discs from overseas on the standard American NTSC TV. This is very important because a lot of the discs from other regions are formatted in PAL, and 99% of TV's here in the US will only play the NTSC format. The Pioneer played my DVD's from other regions with no problems. I am overseas quite a bit and I picked up a region 3 copy of Kingpin and brought it back to the states and it played without any hassle. The transfer to DVD of animated discs such as Ice Age and Monsters, Inc. really looked brilliant. There isn't too much that this player can't do, both CDR's and MP3's downloaded from my computer played with no hassle. The Pioneer also plays discs encoded with the new RCE encoding, such as The Patriot, which worked out good because many of the major studios are now encoding discs with this. The player features twin wave laser pick ups, which makes for some really impressive image quality. Scrolling between chapters was a breeze with this player. I was also able to scroll within a chapter at variable speeds. The audio on the Pioneer DV-563A really packs quite a punch. It offers both Dolby Digital and DTS surround processing and a 192kHz/24-bit D-A converter. This player also boasts many other features that have become standard in most of today's players. Some of these features include the zoom function and the quick resume function, which is very convenient. I also own quite a few interactive DVD's and changing the angles on those movies was quite easy also.
Aesthetically the player is very attractive. It's ultra slim, black design is a nice looking addition to any home theater set up. The build of the player is very strong and sold, given its size. The loading tray for the DVD's slides in and out quickly and is very sturdy. The front of the player itself is pretty bare bones, with the buttons you need to get started and that's about it. Most of the operations are handled via the remote and so this really wasn't much of a problem. Ergonomically the remote leaves a little to be desired, but it is easy enough to get around and pretty straight forward. The on screen set up menu can be easily accessed from the remote and is pretty easy to navigate through however, newbies to the DVD arena may find the set up menu a bit cryptic or confusing. You will have many options when hooking this DVD player up as there are many different options when it comes to outputs. The player comes with one of each of the following component video, s-video, digital optical, coaxial, and composite as well as left and right audio outputs. I found that hooking the player up using the component video outputs provided me with the best picture.
Ratings follow between 1 and 5 with 5 being the highest:
- Value- 4.5
- Functionality- 4.2
- Performance- 4.3
- Quality- 4.2
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Customer Reviews for the Pioneer DV-563A
Rating: � ��Finally, a name brand NTSC/PAL code free player!!
Submitted by: Jason Matthews, Plano TXStrengths: Superior sound, great picture Length of Use: 3-4 weeks Review Summary: I'm a Pioneer person so I was very excited to find a region free player by them. The picture is very smooth and the sound quality is really a cut above a lot of players I have tried. Weaknesses: I can't seem to find any.
Rating: �
Submitted by: Ron Johnson, Long Beach CAStrengths: Very easy to use, nice remote Length of Use: 1 month Review Summary: I really like this DVD player a lot. It was my first DVD player and it was much easier to use than I thought it would be. The remote was laid out well and the set up menu was real easy to get around. The region changing was automatic and I didn't have to adjust anything. Weaknesses: It only holds one DVD.
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