Author Topic: Comparisons of Branded DVD Players (Read 36578 times)

kt · « **Reply #90 on:** Aug 15, 2007 at 04:58 PM »

will the HDMI 1.3v work on a lower version HDMI display?

antikryst · « **Reply #91 on:** Aug 29, 2007 at 11:12 AM »

kt: YES. my tv just has hdmi 1.2 (samsung 32 r81)

kt · « **Reply #92 on:** Aug 29, 2007 at 12:18 PM »

Quote from: antikryst on Aug 29, 2007 at 11:12 AM

kt: YES. my tv just has hdmi 1.2 (samsung 32 r81)

tnx bro!

jeyps11_c · « **Reply #93 on:** Sep 07, 2007 at 10:42 PM »

How about the LA32 from Samsung. Will the 1.3v HDMI work?

twizsted008 · « **Reply #94 on:** Oct 14, 2007 at 11:16 PM »

Hi all,

Gusto ko lang malaman kung ano ang mas maganda. yun Sony dvd player with karaoke function as presented sa COOL ADVENTURES 2007 versus yung Promac Caraoke (metallic gold appearance). Both are of the same price - more or less. yung nga lang yung Promac may built in 10,000 songs na daw, while yung Sony 1,000 lang. Nalilito kasi ako. Gusto ko lang malaman kung may mga Promac users na and if they'd recommend it or kung may SOny users using yung Kiks if they'd recommend the product. Need your help and feedback. Thanks.

Bibili na kasi ako e.

gearhead · « **Reply #95 on:** Oct 19, 2007 at 02:49 PM »

oo nga. patulong naman. i'm also looking to buy a karaoke system to integrate with my HT. kinakalawang na ang boses ko, ah.

sonnysy · « **Reply #96 on:** Nov 06, 2007 at 08:23 PM »

Hi people... would appreciate your opinion here.

Which would you prefer Pioneer DV-600AV-S or Philips DVP5986K?

1. Will be using it for HDMI upconversion to 1080p.
2. Is there much difference in video and audio playback quality between these two players?
3. Which one is better with media/disc compatibility?
4. Quality of build?
5. Warranty & quality of local service?
6. Any additional inputs/comments?

Thanks in advance for any opinion. Cheers!

Sonny

jerix · « **Reply #97 on:** Nov 07, 2007 at 07:35 AM »

i think philips does not have video adjustment so i got the pio 600. Philips on the other hand has a karaoke function so if you prefer that feature pwede rin. The Philips is cheaper though.These are the obvious differences other than these, as to PQ and AQ got no idea but you can compare the specs.

knat28 · « **Reply #98 on:** Nov 07, 2007 at 11:36 AM »

Quote from: sonnysy on Nov 06, 2007 at 08:23 PM

Hi people... would appreciate your opinion here.

Which would you prefer Pioneer DV-600AV-S or Philips DVP5986K?

1. Will be using it for HDMI upconversion to 1080p.
2. Is there much difference in video and audio playback quality between these two players?
3. Which one is better with media/disc compatibility?
4. Quality of build?
5. Warranty & quality of local service?
6. Any additional inputs/comments?

Thanks in advance for any opinion. Cheers!

Sonny

Hi mejo ot lang! just like to ask if ur interested with my newly purchased pio dv600-av, bought it at sm appliances sm fairview last week lang. RFS: uwi ang brother ko may dalang dvd player din. Thanks!

Titanium · « **Reply #99 on:** Nov 07, 2007 at 12:23 PM »

You have PM.

ton2v · « **Reply #100 on:** Nov 08, 2007 at 03:04 AM »

Keep it coming guys I am also considering both players but haven't decided yet....would the price difference justify getting a pioneer

sonnysy · « **Reply #101 on:** Nov 08, 2007 at 01:13 PM »

Hi Jerix... Video adjustment? Can you elaborate. On paper.. Video & Audio D/A converter the same, etc.

Knat... I have this "need-to-be-virgin" itch... gusto ko ako first owner =)

Already paid for and will receive my new full-hd tv this Saturday... need to decide soon excited na ko =)

Sonny

Quote from: jerix on Nov 07, 2007 at 07:35 AM

i think philips does not have video adjustment so i got the pio 600. Philips on the other hand has a karaoke function so if you prefer that feature pwede rin. The Philips is cheaper though.These are the obvious differences other than these, as to PQ and AQ got no idea but you can compare the specs.

sonnysy · « **Reply #102 on:** Nov 08, 2007 at 01:15 PM »

Hi there... no new PM in my inbox...

Sonny

Quote from: Titanium on Nov 07, 2007 at 12:23 PM

You have PM.

Titanium · « **Reply #103 on:** Nov 08, 2007 at 01:24 PM »

Quote from: sonnysy on Nov 08, 2007 at 01:15 PM

Hi there... no new PM in my inbox...

Sonny

Sorry, I did not specify. The PM was for knat28.

jerix · « **Reply #104 on:** Nov 08, 2007 at 01:36 PM »

Quote from: sonnysy on Nov 08, 2007 at 01:13 PM

Hi Jerix... Video adjustment? Can you elaborate. On paper.. Video & Audio D/A converter the same, etc.

Knat... I have this "need-to-be-virgin" itch... gusto ko ako first owner =)

Already paid for and will receive my new full-hd tv this Saturday... need to decide soon excited na ko =)

Sonny

Sonny when you press the setting of the Pio 600 on the remote, one of the several boxes that appear will be the video adjustment. When you choose it, it will bring you to several settings that you can adjust based on your preference such as brightness, contrast, sharpness, gamma level, hue, etc.

dmaximus · « **Reply #105 on:** Nov 08, 2007 at 02:36 PM »

ako din im choosing between the 2.

pero baka dv600 bibilihin ko.

boybi · « **Reply #106 on:** Nov 12, 2007 at 12:34 AM »

Same problem, which among the 2 is better?

Pero mukhang I'm leaning towards the Philips because of it's karaoke feature. Ano bang advantages/disadvantages ng 2 units na ito?

odyopayl · « **Reply #107 on:** Nov 12, 2007 at 04:47 PM »

Quote from: boybi on Nov 12, 2007 at 12:34 AM

Same problem, which among the 2 is better?

Pero mukhang I'm leaning towards the Philips because of it's karaoke feature. Ano bang advantages/disadvantages ng 2 units na ito?

Pio 600 can play both DVD-A and SACD. Pio can play both 1080p & 1080i. Pio can operate without the remote.

boybi · « **Reply #108 on:** Nov 12, 2007 at 07:31 PM »

Quote from: odyopayl on Nov 12, 2007 at 04:47 PM

Pio 600 can play both DVD-A and SACD. Pio can play both 1080p & 1080i. Pio can operate without the remote.

Hindi ba kaya ng Philips yan?

sonnysy · « **Reply #109 on:** Nov 13, 2007 at 02:00 AM »

Got the Philips this Saturday, just install it a while ago... easy to use, very satisfied and way beyond in terms of performance my 2 older players (pioneer & nextbase), well maybe coz naka-1080p na ko!

... 4990 pesos at sm appliance.

Compared to pioneer dv-600av, no optical/toslink and on paper no support for dvd-audio & sacd. But I'm so happy kasi it a leap above the old sd playback and on paper same naman ang hardware codec specs nila (D/A, audio freq, etc.). Plus factor na rin that the philips guy in SM was accomodative and demoed it thoroughly.

testing ko using backup disc (300, private ryan, U2 vertigo concert) smooth naman... guess ok na with orig disc!

bottom line is the Philips guy was accomodative and plus factor that its cheaper... have a great onkyo cd player for music anyway.

Anyway kanya-kanyang preferences yan... hope you guys enjoy your choice. Cheers!

sonnysy · « **Reply #110 on:** Nov 26, 2007 at 02:57 AM »

got this one around 3 weeks ago. happy with it. btw, thiss player is not region all by default... but you can unlock it (nullifying your warranty according to the manula/website), but of course who cares!

the philips salesman at the sm appliance store showed it to me and got the same instruction steps at avforum. region all na setting ko.

5Speed · « **Reply #111 on:** Dec 05, 2007 at 05:50 PM »

I also got this player recently replacing my old Pioneer non HDMI player.....(progressive, component cable connection, but can play dvd-a and sacd's)

So far so good....di sya kasing linaw ng mga dvd player with DCDi (Faroudja) chip but this phillips with upscaling feature (1080P) is very cheap to pass up.....Video wise, malaki pagkakaiba nya sa old Pioneer player ko na 480P up to 576P lang....

There's another Phillips Player with a DCDi (Faroudja) chip (forgot the model na)pero nung makita ko eh nabili ko na itong 5986K, and besides, mas mahal sya..... wala pa naman akong balak bumili, napadaan lang ako sa Phillips showroom....hehehehe

doughn · « **Reply #112 on:** Dec 27, 2007 at 05:32 PM »

mga sirs, magkano ang 400 and 600? does it have usb port and play avi,divx files?

doughn · « **Reply #113 on:** Jan 19, 2008 at 01:05 PM »

by the way how much is the pioneer 600? tia

HouseBum · « **Reply #114 on:** Jan 19, 2008 at 03:30 PM »

It's 6800 at the usual suspects (Western, Automatic, Abenson's)
But sir Jeff of Theatreworks/Stop, Look, N Listen has it much lower!

doughn · « **Reply #115 on:** Jan 19, 2008 at 04:26 PM »

Quote from: HouseBum on Jan 19, 2008 at 03:30 PM

It's 6800 at the usual suspects (Western, Automatic, Abenson's)
But sir Jeff of Theatreworks/Stop, Look, N Listen has it much lower!

thanks house bum for the info

Ctlim · « **Reply #116 on:** Jan 19, 2008 at 04:56 PM »

got mine for 6200

nerveblocker · « **Reply #117 on:** Feb 04, 2008 at 04:41 AM »

Sad news that my Pio 400 conked out on me after 6 months. I was watching a dvd and it suddenly froze. I reinserted the disc and a 'no disc' displayed on my player. Tried other dvds but the same problem occured...'no disc' considering that I have played only orig dvds with it.

I brought it to the Pioneer service center here in Alabang and tried the dvds there. They played flawlessly. Nevertheless, I still left it with them for observation. After a week, I followed it up and the problem daw is in the pick-up lens. Waited another week and after following it up, it is the MPEG board that had a problem and they had to bring it to the main service center for replacement. Now it is still there for more than 3 weeks. Somehow I am not satisfied with Pio's aftersales service. I just had the feeling that if the unit is still under warranty, they do not prioritize it. I guess if I just brought it to my suking electronic technician, I wouldn't be waiting that long. Personally, I don't mind paying additional as long as I get good service.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #118 on:** Feb 11, 2008 at 11:30 AM »

Got my Pioneer DV-400 at last from the service center after a month of waiting! So far so good!

boglers · « **Reply #119 on:** Feb 14, 2008 at 02:46 PM »

Peeps,

Just because Pio-DV400 is NOT Divx Ultra certified, does that mean it cannot play divx ultra-encoded files?