Author Topic: Pioneer DV355 (Read 18209 times)

jaytl · « **on:** Jul 20, 2002 at 07:06 PM »

hi. anybody who owns this unit? i'm planning to buy my first dvd player and i'm thinking of getting this unit. saw it in megamall being sold for P8900 only. im actually choosing between getting a generic player like SAST or this particular model. can u guys help me out?

alfred · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2002 at 04:40 PM »

I saw this model at Listenning in Style st Robinsons East. They are selling it for P8,700. Looks like the china made models with the transport in the middle, pero Pioneer siya talaga. Very slim...

...cheap.

dexterc · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 23, 2002 at 09:34 AM »

anyone who got specs or features for this player? thanks!!!

onedown · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 27, 2002 at 08:36 AM »

for those interested, pioneer <www.pioneer.com.sg> just uploaded the specs of this model:

video features
10-bit/27MHz Processing and 10-bit Video D/A Converter
Twin-Wave Laser pickup (DVD/DVD-R/SVCD/VCD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW)
Zoom function
PAL/NTSC dual system
(DVD/SVCD/VCD)
Component video output

audio features
192kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter
Virtual Dolby Digital
MP3 Playback
Optical and Coaxial Digital Out (DTS/Dolby Digital/Mpeg Audio/PCM)
Dynamic range control
Digital out/off

conveniences
New Advanced GUI (Graphical User Interfaace)
Resume Function
User-friendly Remote Control Unit

specs are as it appears on their website.

thanks.

daigoro · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 28, 2002 at 01:20 AM »

bought the dv355 today from listening room. since the only real comparison at its price range right now is against the china made players, a good comparison can be made:

pro's
ergonomic remote
slim design
good optical cable connector design
very good gui
up to 192 audio bit converter (for receivers that can accept such signals)
reads mp3
no problem with such discs as Artificial intelligence r3, dinosaur dvd 9, shaolin soccer r3, etc.
cheaper, slimmer and has more features than the DV 233
so far, no weird problems like weird remote design (shinco and xenon), bad dts playback (shinco 858ps), inability to read some r3 titles like AI (konzert, sast)

con's
no pal-ntsc converter (a plus for pirated concert dvds which are mostly pal)
not prog scan (if you have TV's or an lcd projector that can accept them, that is)
higher in price than its china made counterparts

conclusion: you get what you paid for, the china made players have more features but quality is inconsistent as some of our fellow pinoydvd members have found out with their SAST and Xenon players. Their remotes are not ergonomic which are important for long term use. And the basics are covered, you don't have to worry about compatibility with original titles and good playback.

daigoro · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 01, 2002 at 11:27 PM »

happily, this player is free from The Chroma Upsampling Error in DVD Players. for more info, look at this site

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_8_2/dvd-benchmark-special-report-chroma-bug-4-2001.html

kb14 · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 02, 2002 at 10:13 AM »

gud am sirs. :)i would like to ask wat are pal-ntsc (converter?) and progressive scan?what does it do?thanks.

bartleby · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 02, 2002 at 05:16 PM »

I asked about this player in Automatic Center and they said that this model is the replacement for the DV233. This is Pioneer's new entry model.

mdman · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 10, 2002 at 09:10 PM »

i just saw this player awhile ago, i was planing to buy the 533k but now i'm more decided on this model, the guy told me that it's almost the same w/ 533k the only diff is the karaoke function and thats it. SO for me i don't need karaoke

nerveblocker · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 11, 2002 at 03:08 AM »

Whoever uses karaoke in a DVD player anyway and for the price difference of P3k for a 533k with karaoke...personally i'd go with this baby

KARTOG · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 12, 2002 at 01:18 PM »

decided to finally buy a DVD player last Friday. My final options were the Philips 765 and the Pioneer 533K. Why the Philips 765 kasi baka manalo ako lotto e di puede na ko bumili ng progressive display --tapos hindi na ko bibili ng panibagong player dahil progscan na 765 hehe, tapos yung 533K naman because of its excellent track record with regards to playability of a wide spectrum of titles including pdvd. Kaso when I tried a p-copy of Toy Story dun sa Philips 765 di niya mabasa, we tested it on the Philips 736 oks naman naka-digital video out nga sa progscan tv ng Philips anlupit ng picture, to think p-copy pa yon. So the 765 was out. Vying for contention was the 736 and the Pioneer 533K. Kaso when I evaluated (again) the 533K's specs I couldn't help but notice the Pioneer 355, same features daw as the 533K except karaoke plus 3K cheaper, I thought this was a huge factor so I finally got my DVD player, a 355. Panay ang panood ko over the weekend and so far no hassles. Napansin ko lang yung Philips 736 me picture adjustments siya like sharpness, color, tint, etc dun sa 355 wala, but anyway puede naman sa tv ang ganon adjustments so no problem...

levi · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 12, 2002 at 09:25 PM »

Quote from: kb14 on Aug 02, 2002 at 10:13 AM

gud am sirs. :)i would like to ask wat are pal-ntsc (converter?) and progressive scan?what does it do?thanks.

Hi KB14, Welcome to PinoyDVD,

PAL to NTSC converter means the DVD player will convert PAL signal to produce an NTSC signal. You will need this if your tv is an NTSC only, but if it is a multisystem then you have no use for this.

Check this out Progressive Scan DVD Players

Levi

dexterc · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 28, 2002 at 09:47 AM »

I will be buying This model this afternoon for my parents and i have question regarding zoom functions....does it affect the picture quality if you are using the zoom? i have pioneer 533k and the function is almost same.

RMN · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 06, 2002 at 09:47 PM »

I've seen the 355 in Abenson. Is multi-region? If it is, then it looks like a good deal.

Kings · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 10, 2002 at 10:58 AM »

Quote from: rmn on Sep 06, 2002 at 09:47 PM

I've seen the 355 in Abenson. Is multi-region? If it is, then it looks like a good deal.

I think most of the Pioneer models being sold here are multi-region. Yun kasing isang kaibigan ko, bumili ng pioneer, may tatak ng region 3 sa likod, pero he tried to play my R1 Air Force 1, tumakbo naman.

kazmot · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 12, 2002 at 10:39 AM »

I'm new here, i plan to buy a Pioneer DV355 player, is this unit has a built in 5.1? what is difference between dolby digital & Digital Theater System (DTS) and a 5.1? coz ! i can't understand it.

I have a Onkyo Dolby Prologic A/V, does DVD Player match with my A/V?

jepoi · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 18, 2002 at 01:58 PM »

bump...

Hi-tech · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 18, 2002 at 03:53 PM »

Good Afternoon to All! How about the sound quality of the DV 355?
Secondly, I've a Britney Spears in Las Vegas Concert DVD. Do you think it will run? Does anyone already tried it? Thanks.

dexterc · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 18, 2002 at 04:54 PM »

as long as it is multi region yung player mo at orig yung dvd mong britney...theres no doubt na di tatakbo yan..as far as the sound is concern..i dont know...naka kabit kasi dvd ko sa Yamaha Receiver eh

The Stig · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 30, 2002 at 11:20 PM »

hello. just need confirmation. will this unit be able to play r2 pal dvds?

i would appreciate any info on this

daigoro · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 30, 2002 at 11:39 PM »

it can but you have to have a multisystem tv to see it. it does not convert pal to ntsc like the china made players do.

The Stig · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 02, 2002 at 08:28 AM »

ok. thanks for the info daigoro

acg · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 02, 2002 at 05:45 PM »

I have a Pioneer dv355 after choosing between a Samsung S128(p7500) and the pioneer dv355(p8600). Bought the Pioneer based on its ability to play PAL discs in case I happen to stumble on one. Samsung is, I believe, NTSC only. Performance wise, its does ok. video looks sharp. Played all the discs I have (orig and p-discs)except 1 in which it couldn't read the menu but can play the movie when you press the enter button. BUT, All these the Samsung S128 does also and has some featrues the dv355 doesn't have which for me is quite useful. These are the proprietary chapter display, the screen saver, and the screen fit. Screen fit is really nice especially for repeated viewings of movies or animations in 1:2.35 ratio by kids who don't mind a little distortion(thin man effect coz have to set 16:9 for it to work) as long as they get to watch their fave movie. This would save the 4:3 tv from screen burn in. Even better if you have a widescreen tv. Eliminates those black bars on 2.35 movies. Not all discs can be adjusted to screen fit though. All in all, if I had to do it over again, I'd buy the Samsung S128. Costs less and has more features to boot. The Pioneer looks better though. Don't know if there's a screen saver feature on the 355. Couldn't see any indication on the manual. Hindsight is always 20/20.
Just my 2 shillings. :-)

jepoi · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 04, 2002 at 09:22 AM »

which is better guys?

really need your inputs on these kase sobrang litong lito na ako!!! I'm dead serious in buying one of them in a couple of days kaso, alin sa kanila?

HELP ME!!!

Courage · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 04, 2002 at 09:30 AM »

Hey magkano ba yang dalawang yan..kasi im planning to buy one my self

Courage · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 04, 2002 at 06:42 PM »

acg,

saang store mo nakita yung samsung na 7,500?

levi · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 05, 2002 at 01:48 AM »

Hi,

We already have threads for Philips 765 and Pioneer DV355. Thank you

locking
levi

acg · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 05, 2002 at 07:33 AM »

Oops! sorry, forgot to mention that the prices I mentioned are here in Cebu City. MIght be lower in Manila. Samsung S328K (with karaoke) is about P8700.

Courage · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 07, 2002 at 11:28 AM »

So im still nalilito kung alin sa dalawa bibilhin ko..the samsung s328k or the pioneer 355..though mas mura yung 328k kesa sa 355...sino kayang mas matibay..?

acg · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 07, 2002 at 04:26 PM »

Though I was able to use both, can't really say which would be more durable since both units have seen only about a month's worth of use and not very extensive at that. In my estimation, they're probably just about the same in terms of durability. I did, at one time,experience pixelation (square solid colors forming a jagged vertical line for a split second) on the samsung. Don't know if it was due to the disk. Haven't seen it on the pioneer. But on the 355 I noticed jitter on a particular scene lasting about a second. It was a p-disk so maybe it was the disk's fault. I guess they both have their quirks. nothing's perfect. Just check out which features you find more useful. Someone mentioned the Panasonic dvd- rv32. Checked out the features on the net and it seems to have better features than the 328 and 355. Its got subwoofer out, 4:3 zoom, 41 character file name on MP3's and plays WMA and I think pal/ntsc. Don't know if its available already or how much it costs. Its also an entry level model.