Pioneer DV-525

I bought my chipped Pioneer 525 DVD player over a year ago now and ever since I have been incredibly pleased by its performance. At the time of purchase I was looking for a machine around the 300 pound mark which not only had excellent video playback, but also excellent sound quality, as I was keen to incorporate it into my hi-fi system as a CD player. The CD playback is smooth and easily comparable to a player of around the 200 pound mark. The only ...
...you would expect from a Pioneer DVD player, though avoid the composite output at all costs and if you have the oppurtunity use the S-video output for the best image. I did find though that when using the RGB Scart output, that the tv picture was too dark and I had to continually readjust the tv's brightness controls when using the player. The player itself has most of the features you'd expect from such a player, audio, subtitle, multi angle, navigational ...

som2 04.01.2001 · Read full review
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...place to write about the Pioneer DV-535, but as the only difference between the two models is that the DV-535 is black and the DV-525 is silver & doesn't have an optical out. This seemed as good a place as any. I have read some reviews on this site and others, and like most people did a fair bit of research on forums etc. This is a very good DVD player for the money. I brought a multi region one from richer sounds for £207 including 3 years warranty. ...
...cd's (both shop bought and those i have ripped on the computer). The remote is easy to understand and the whole thing is a cinch to set up. The player is automatic in detecting most region 1 DVD's, but if it doesn't then it can be remote hacked as well I have heard a lot of people talk about the noisy DVD drawer when ejecting or loading up, but to be honest I havent noticed this, and I wouldnt expect anything remotely mechanical to be whisper quiet. ...

groomoid 12.02.2001 · Read full review
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I have spend a lot of time listening to and evaluating the latest DVDs on the market. After looking at around 10 Market Leaders from companies like Yamaha, Panasonic, Sony, and the like, I finally settled on this DVD player. I thought the sound and Picture quality and in particular the features on this DVD were very impressive. Everything about it looks and feels right. The quality of the construction matches the quality of the picture even the remote ...
...with their 808 amplifier match up perfectly. I paid £320 for this DVD but it can be purchased for less in the back of Hi-fi Magazines. My advice bet a demo at a local electrical store, and the buy it for a bargain price from a magazine, be sure to use you credit card for security and insurance cover. ...

Andyroo007 28.07.2000 · Read full review
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I bought this player on the premise that it could play VCDs recorded onto CDR's and I've not been disappointed. The playback is fine from pretty much every type of media I have tried. As for DVDs, its very well specced, and doesn't have problems with any of the more tricky titles such as Matrix or Something About Mary (region 2). The player has multiple ports for SCART, and S-Video with outputs for Dolby Digital and DTS (although you need a DD/DTS ...
...player as I can see. First, the unit is HUGE (compared to most modern players, esp. Sony DVP-F11 - see my Ciao opinion! ;-). Secondly, the drive makes a humming noise whilst playing, thought that might be unit, I can't check. The final downside is the remote control. Its disgraceful. Its about the size of 3 match boxes stuck end to end, and its the most uncomfortable thing EVER. Yeuk. Replace it with a One for All immediately! ...

debug 26.07.2000 · Read full review
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...your video recorder) as the Pioneer doesn't have a UHF output. However this is the norm with DVD players as it is a digital standard and not really designed for use with ropey televisions! The picture quality is as good on many of the more expensive machines. It has none of the green tint you get on some of the budget machines such as the Proline. All in all the Pioneer represents excellent value for money. It is a nice looking machine, and a bargain ...

andyev 18.01.2001 · Read full review
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...the extra and got the PIONEER DV-525 it plays every DVD the picture quality is excellent as is the sound. Having seen the difference it makes to the picture quality and sound I would choose it over a video player anyday. I will not question my husbands need for the best ever again this has proved to me it is worth it. ...

sue 19.11.2000 · Read full review
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...player. I settled on the Pioneer 525 for a few reasons. One, the quality of Pioneer products has always impressed me. Two, the price along with the rebates available. Three, the available outputs through the back of the machine. The price I paid was about £275, plus an S-video cable (for those with modern televisions). The S-video I highly recommend for crystal clear hookups (I chose a cable from Monster Cable). I would have preferred an included ...
...DVD includes early sketches and animation, and additional cartoons by the artist, along with three of the more famous animations. DVD, now embraced by the major film studios, is finally a viable option and one that should be explored before buying another VCR. The Pioneer player is an excellent choice. ...

joshnev 17.01.2001 · Read full review
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A lot of people say why go to DVD, for a start the DVDs are a lot more expensive than normal Video's. People have also said, why do I need the extra features than come with DVD, I did without them before when I watched normal videos. Plus the majour difference you can't record them at a reasonable price like of normal VHS videos. I suppose this it was like when CDs first appeared in the 80s, every thought whats the point. You can't record onto CDs ...
...in the short time I have had my DVD Player it has shown me of the advantages of the format. For a start the picture quality is good for all the DVDs you play, unlike VHS where you have to fiddle around with the tracking. There are so many options for video and sound output on the back of the player you are spoilt. There is digital and analogue outputs for both sound and the film. These can go to your TV, Sterio (as long as you have the connections). ...

ia_young 19.12.2000 · Read full review
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After scouring the shops and websites and much deliberation, I bought this DVD player, which I thought was a really reasonable price for the specification. The sound and picture quality are fantastic and the disc compatibility is also superb with no problems at all. the remote control is a little on the small side but holds all thefunctions necessary to operate the DVD player. The machine does make a small amount of noise when the disc rotates but ...

PaulaJC 04.11.2000 · Read full review
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I bought this product because it had a reputable brand i.e. Pioneer, which tended to suggest good quality construction. I also bought it because it was readily available, had a pleasant appearance and was a reasonable price. I bought it from the John Lewis chain of department stores and received their usual good service. Once home, unpacking the product and setting it up was simple, thanks to clear instructions. My only gripe with the product is ...
...and fairly small type, making reading the legends difficult especially under poor light. In terms of performance I cannot fault this product. As yet I don't have a wide range of DVD's, but those I own and those I have borrowed all render both sound and vision with clarity and precision. Picture is provided by a Samsung 28" widescreen TV. Sound is either from the TV's internal speakers or my Cyrus2 amplifier and Mission 737 speakers. ...

PhilipNichols 04.09.2000 · Read full review
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I bought the Pioneer 525 as a multiregion player. It had to be 'chipped' to perform as a multiregion player, but there are now plenty of players around that can be changed with the use of a simple code. The player itself is solidly built and plays VCDs and CDRs which is a bonus as many players do not. I have a fair experience of other players and this one is definetly the best one I've used, so far I've not had any trouble playing any DVD or VCD ...

mikechamp 26.07.2000 · Read full review
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I bought this player for £300, as such I had it firmly placed in the budget DVD category. i was a little bit nervous, despite its seemingly impressive specs. Well, I must say i havn't been disappointed. First up, it plays DVD's. Which is good...you might expect this from a DVD player :) The image quality is excellent on par with some £500+ models I've seen and has a host of features (although not zoom, but who really wants to close up their movie ...
...tv's. Sound is comprehensively covered too, both 5.1 and DTS decoding is supported (although remember, you still need a seperate amp) and the reproduction is clear and measured. The only slight let down audio wise is its slightly bass'y and ill defined audio cd playback. Usage wise the player is a mixed bag, the onscreen menus are ugly but functional. The remote is fairly awful, very small with tony buttons placed close together, making it hard ...

ftang 26.07.2000 · Read full review
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...and demoing, I found the Pioneer DVD 535. I have still not seen any reviews of this machine in the press, however going on the well known quality of the 525 I shelled out £209 and have definately been more than happy. I have seen some forums discuss a noisy platter, but compared with most I demoed it was nice and quiet. Have a look if your in the market for a £200-300 DVD player....you wont be sorry. ...

Mooseman 15.12.2000 · Read full review
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This DVD player has a load of features and is easy to set up and get running. I actually never bought one, I won it in a contest on the web in January of 2000. It's durable and to date I have had no problems with it. I have played over 200 DVD movies on it and probably twice as many CD's and to my amazement it could read VCD,CDR, and CDRW. Playing movies is a breeze with the large play, pause and search buttons. The advanced features however are ...
...cons). The OSD (on screen display) is easy to use and get familiar with. Within 15 minutes or so you can figure out most of the set up controls even without the manual. You can set it up for wide screen, letter box or full screen display. You can change the language for the OSD, audio, subtitle, and DVD. It has an auto-language feature which is turned on by default and uses English for everything. It has S-video, and composite outputs for easy connection ...

SlimmyJimmy 21.05.2001 · Read full review
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...looking at buying a second-hand Pioneer DV-525. Compared to modern DVD players, it does show its age. Though capable of playing DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R and CD-RW (not all of which had even been invented when this machine was built!), along with Video CD and SVCD, it will not play MP3 nor display CD Text. All usual DVD player functionality is in there, including Widescreen support. The remote control is not laid out in a particularly ...
...speed unlike a few other Pioneer models. Pictures are top-notch, even today. Sound is very good too. But mechanically the machines make all kinds of ghastly noises when playing some disks, and this can detract from the audio slightly. It's a reasonably large and substantial looking unit, and inside you can see that this was built to a higher standard than many of today's DVD players. But then the new cost was around £350 when first released, so ...

colin99 13.05.2004 (23.10.2004) · Read full review
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