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Pioneer DV-79AVi DVD Player

by September 09, 2005
Filed under: DVD/HD-DVD Players

We got a good look at Pioneer's new flagship Elite universal DVD player which will ship in November at an MSRP of $1000. This unit has about everything found on the $1600 DV-59AVi and then some.

Formats

  • DVD Video, DVD Audio, SACD, MP3 and CD

Features

  • 14-bit / 108 MHz Video DAC
  • 24-bit 192 kHz x 3 Audio DAC
  • 10-bit Digital Video Processing (VQE9) from MPEG2 Decoder to HDMI signal out for the purest and most accurate video signal possible.
  • PureCinema Progressive Scan for natural film-like video images.
  • Digital Direct Pixel Drive - Converts DVD-Video up to High Definition resolutions (1080 i or 720 P) through the HDMI output.
  • True Chroma Up-sampling Error Reduction - Improved color resolution.
  • SACD Direct - No need for the monitor to select.
  • Separate Audio Transformer provides a dedicated power supply resulting in better sound.
  • Solid Audio Circuit Block - Providing superior audio performance.
  • New Triple Layer Chassis - Reduces vibration.
  • Direct Mount Drive Mechanism - Reduces vibration.
  • CPRM Compatibility

[pioneerdvd2] Connections

  • HDMI output - Single wire connection providing digital video and audio signals, including: DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, and more.
  • Dual i.LINK outputs - Single wire connection providing jitter free multi-channel high resolution audio, including: DVDAudio, SACD, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, and more.
  • 1 Component video output
  • 2 S-Video outputs
  • 2 Composite video outputs

Product Dimensions

  • W x H x D: 16.54" x 4.61" x 13.39"
  • Weight: 19 lbs. 13 oz. (25.4 lbs carton)

Available in Black or Silver (DV-79AVi-S) Finish

For more information, please visit www.pioneerelectronics.com .

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