Progressive Scan & Overall video/Easy to use

Lacking some features from other models/loads slow/remote buttons are small

Despite what I pointed out as weaknesses on this player,I think it is great overall. This is my first DVD player and I decided to buy it by researching on the internet. It has everything that one could want out of player like Dobly Digital Decoder, DTS output, HDCD, progressive scan output, nd optical/coaxial outputs. Personally, I wanted a player that had a built-in decoder and superb video quality and that is what I have. This player has other great video features like enhanced Black levels and 3D noise reduction. Unfortunately, it lacks some features from some Sony models like Jog Shuffle and SmoothScan, but these features mean nothing to me. Also, this player is extremely light, even lighter than my VCR palyer. So far, I have had no problems with the progressive scan or any other functions and the remote (while not good) is tolerable. I am still working on optimizing the sound coming out using digital wires. Overall, I love this player and would recommend it to anyone who wants one of the best players on the market. It is so easy to use that even my sister can use it and she can barely use the VCR. The only other DVD player I have seen is Sony's entry line and this player blows it away quality wise. Do yourself a favor and buy this DVD player to recieve ultimate performance and home theater quality. This is a great player if you are just entering the world of DVD.

Progressive Scan!!! 4:3 480i to 480p upscan too. HDCD support. On board DD.

No VCD support. No CDR or CDRW support. No blacklid remote. Remote button too small.

Just recently picked this up. Had several hours of continues play on it. Haven't seen any problems. Matrix seem to switch to second layer perfectly. Bugs Life looks 10x better even compared playing it on a PC DVD unit. (Progressive Scan kicks!)

Originally I demo'd a Toshiba 5109 & 9100 to try out(make sure) that my Y,Cb,Cr on my Mitsubishi WT-46805 is working correctly with 480p sources. At that point I knew I had to have a Progressive scan player. It makes a world of a difference! All the animation title I have tried is beautifully displayed. Normal 'human' flesh are finely detailed, with no pixellation. Picture detail is highly defined.

This unit also support HDCD(High Definition Capable Disc), I'm going to order some software to try it out. Still a bit confused on the equipment requirement on this one. NOTE: This HDCD capability is also found on the DD-5000 model.

At this point, I haven't really found anything I don't like, except for what I already stated in the weakness. The unit also allow you to see how much data is being pushed(bit rate meter). It has most of the usual high end capabilites, frame to frame advance, turn off frontal LED display, Zoom capabilities, DNR support...etc...etc...

I haven't taken the time to try out the Composite, S-video or 480i standard Component video. Who really cares when you can do 480p out?!?! ;)

If I do find some problem I'll repost to keep an update.

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Demo'd Toshiba 5109 & 9100

Excellent quality progressive output. Price.

Ghastly little remote.

This is a great DVD player for the price. I do have one problem. When using the progressive (component) input on my Mitsubishi WT805 HDTV, if the DVD image isnt 1.85:1 anamorphic...I cant use the progressive out because if distorts (stretches) the image...so I can only use progressive on certain dvd players with my widescreen TV. If you have a regular TV this wont be a problem. My only way to have progressive scan ALWAYS with my TV is to purchase the Panasonic H1000 DVD player. The H1000 retails for $3000. but is fantastic/incredible/audiophile grade all the way. I will probably spring for it eventually...I did find it at ChaseShop online for $1760....FYI.

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I moved my Sony 550 to another TV. No comparison.

Outstanding Picture, and endless audio options including 5.1 outs

Remote is simply terrible

This is one fantastic DVD player. PS is as good as it gets, arguably better than the pioneer dv-37. I have this hooked up to a Mits 50805 and it looks great. I am looking forward to exploiting this player with a new reciever... possible eviction may result.

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Pioneer dv-37

Great Quality PROGRESSIVE Video as well as Audio

Lacks CD-R capability!!! Very bad for such otherwise excellent player.

I bought this about an year ago. Just as it came out. When wired to my Sony WEGA 36"(or 40" was it?) Progressive TV gives an Super Impressive Image.. The video quality is exceptional but i have not basis of comprason since i have not seen any other progressive DVD wired to Progressive TV (WEGA) anywhere else. It was worth the money at the time ~$450, and I still appreciate the SuperHQ Video clarity, and BlockBuster likes me renting piles of DVDs.

The menus are very intuitive as well as being packed with nice little features Dim/Zoom/Screensaver/many ouputs. The remote is great shape (compared to Yamaha's V596 Amp remote)

Nevertheless it hurts that such a good ($$)unit will not play at least CD-Audio CD-Rs if not MP3s. I have yet to try it with DVD-Audio disks, but I expect to be awed by the sound. My dvd is wired to Yamaha(THE BestValue:they make ALL internal compunents) V596 Amp + 5 NHT (when knocked on, they sound like Solid wood)speakers. I LOVE (read: Auction)DVD Movies!

REMEMBER! Always to use GOOD quality wires(MONSTERCable), even if it seems to have a high acquisition price. Otherwise you are cheating yourself big time!

4 stars because lacks simple CD-R AudioCD if not MP3 for
$-value of similar units. Hope the price to come down a little as well!

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NEC DV5700A PC DVD player.

Excellent picture quality, progressive scan, affordable price for the features

Worthless remote, inability to play CDR and CDRW, loads slowly formats

I am very hard to impress, but so far I am really impressed with the video quality and sound from this unit playing both DVDs and CDs. I have just connected digital optical cables and the sound is amazing. Coupled with the Mit. 46807 16:9 widescreen TV, I no longer need to watch a movie in the theatre.

I would have given the unit a five (5) star rating, but the DVDs load a little slowly. I am just a perfectionist. The only other complaint is that I can't view extra features of some DVDs. The most recent problem was with "The Beach". The extra scenes could not be viewed, but the audio was heard. The screen would flicker and then show the blue screen as the audio played.

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Sony and Toshiba

Great Picture and Sound

Bland style, remote

Bought this player as a floor model for about $420. I was looking at the Sony 9000es but couldn't justify the $1100 diference. Maybe in a year or so when it gets a little cheaper. This progressive scan DVD paired with my Sony 36XBR400 delivers an impressive picture. The audio was also quite good.

Great picture. On board decoder is a plus for those of us who purchased a DD "ready" receiver.

Had the unit for 3 1/2 months when problems with the power started. Standby light went off. Unplugged and light then came back on. When you hit power button, the "Welcome to Mitsubishi" comes on and then power shuts off. In for repairs currently. As stated before remote is lacking.

If the player had not developed the power problem only 3 1/2 months after purchase, would have rated this at 5 stars as the picture is just awesome. Unable to replace it at Good Guys, so out for repair. Will not give a loaner till after 10 days out! And then hit or miss if loaner will be progressive or not. Have had a Sony player for 2 years now that has never had a problem.

Perfect video quality in progressive mode. Solid construction.

Small buttons on remote make it difficult to use.

This is a solid unit that plays perfect video quality in progressive scan, although some discs stretch in progressive (on my TV, a 16:9 Mits wt46805). Because of this, I used a video switch and connected both interlace and progressive connections. The interlace isn't bad, it gives me flexibility in adjusting picture format which isn't an option with progressive (at least on my TV), but the video quality doesn't compare to the progressive. Some discs that play perfelctly on it, are Jurassic Park, U2Rattle and Hum, Aliens, Mission to Mars, Stewart Little, Bicentenial Man.

Picture, Sound

Remote

Well, since I plopped down the $3000 for the Mistubishi 50805, I figured I'd better get a progressive scan DVD player as well. These things are not easy to find. I finally found one at the same dealer that I bought the TV from. I got it for $600, which I think is a pretty good price.

I tested it with what else?........The Matrix. This player has outstanding video quality. The picture was even better than I expected. Surprisingly, I felet that the audio was better coming out of this player as well.

The remote leaves a little to be desired. The two glaring weaknesses are: No "joystick" type operation, and no backlighting. (which is the bigger problem of the 2).

All in all, I very pleased with my purchase and the price that I paid.

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