Entered CNET Catalog: 11/24/2006
SKU: 0012562825250
Manufacturer: Pioneer North America
Manufacturer description
Boost your enjoyment of your current DVD collection, with this multi-format Elite DVD player. The all-digital HDMI cable connection makes it simple to connect this player to your HDTV or AV Receiver - with no mess of wires, and no loss of signal. The built-in Digital Direct Pixel Drive up-converts DVD-video to 1080i or 720p, enhancing your movie experience to near high-definition quality. Add PureCinema Progressive Scan, and you've recreated the theater experience with flicker-free, more natural film-like video images. So what does it all mean? You'll rediscover your favorite DVD movies in richer, more accurate, more thrilling visual and audio detail. But it's not just for DVDs. A host of connections, including the single-wire HDMI output, lets you enjoy multiple audio and visual formats in enhanced quality. Even compressed MP3, DivX and JPEG content comes across in fuller, richer detail when played through this the DV-46A. You'll also enjoy high-definition audio formats, including SACD and DVD-Audio, in full multi-channel glory. The DV-46AV features a dual layer chassis to help reduce vibrations caused by the high-speed disc mechanism. This Elite feature helps ensure that each and every disc sounds and looks as good as possible.User opinions
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5.0 stars
out of 5 user reviews
Great DVD player
Pros: Fantastic picture and sound quality. Makes regular DVDs ten times better
Cons: A bit slow to start up.
Review:
User Rating:
4.5 stars
out of 5 user reviews
Very Satisfied
Pros: Picture and Sound quality
Cons: None to report
Review: Have had my unit for 6 months and have been very pleased. Picture is short of B-Ray and HD but equal to my High Def Satallite reception. No complaints.
User Rating:
0.5 stars
out of 5 user reviews
Stay away from this player, go with oppo
Pros: Nice features
Cons: HDMI Software not compatible with many tvs.
Review: I purchased this dvd player to use with my new DLP television. The player takes a while to power up which is no problem. It has a lot of nice features, but the picture is horrible. The HDMI pic is very grainy and there is absolutely no difference between 480 and 1080. The upconversion was the main reason for purchase and it doesn't work. Many other people have had the same problem as evident in AVS forums. It seems to be a problem with compatibility between the DV46 software and the upconverters/scalers in many brands of televisions. I contacted pioneer and they told firmware upgrade might help, they weren't sure. I took it to an authorized dealer for upgrade. The upgrade ruined the microprocessor inside and pioneer said it would take 6 months to get a new one(backorder due to high volume of DV46 players not working). I called pioneer to get a refund since I have only had the player for a month and half and they said no. So much for customer service.
I bought a toshiba dvd player for less $100 to use while the DV46 is in the shop, and it has a much better upconversion pic at a third of the price.
To read others who have problems with player, check out
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=692853&page=5&pp=30&highlight=dv46
I bought a toshiba dvd player for less $100 to use while the DV46 is in the shop, and it has a much better upconversion pic at a third of the price.
To read others who have problems with player, check out
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=692853&page=5&pp=30&highlight=dv46
User Rating:
4.5 stars
out of 5 user reviews
Good DVD Player
Pros: Great job of upconverting video...
Cons: Video problems...
Review: I bought a Pioneer Elite DV-46AV (upconverting to 1080i) DVD player ($299), since I have a lot of Standard Definition DVDs.
I played a few and let me tell you, most of them looked amazing! They were clear, crisp, and had a good color saturation. The only exception would be any older DVDs, where they did a poor/quick job transferring the video
(Batman 1, 2, 3, and 4; these were re-released, which remedied the grainy video and improved the sound). Any CG movie
(Final Fantasy, Finding Nemo, Cars, Dinosaur, Robots, Ice Age, etc.) looks fantastic (even sharper than regular movies)!
I'm into lots of animation. If you have newer DVD releases of Disney favorites, you'll love the detail, beauty, and
colors. As for Anime, newer Anime (late 90's and beyond) will look great!
Unfortunately, I did have some problems with this player. I connected it via HDMI to a Samsung 61" DLP (HL-S6187W). Sometimes, when I would play a DVD, it would split the
picture in half (top half of the TV and the bottom half of the TV). Other times, it would display a thin green line on the
left side of the TV. This was resolved by simply powering off and back on. But after a few times, especially for a Pioneer Elite product, I figured it was time to return it.
I could have gotten another Pioneer, but
I decided to go with a Denon DVD-1930CI (upconverting to 1080P). The Denon was only $30 more. I have to say, I definitely liked the Setup menus & the remote of the Pioneer Elite! But we'll see how the Denon performs over the next few weeks...
I played a few and let me tell you, most of them looked amazing! They were clear, crisp, and had a good color saturation. The only exception would be any older DVDs, where they did a poor/quick job transferring the video
(Batman 1, 2, 3, and 4; these were re-released, which remedied the grainy video and improved the sound). Any CG movie
(Final Fantasy, Finding Nemo, Cars, Dinosaur, Robots, Ice Age, etc.) looks fantastic (even sharper than regular movies)!
I'm into lots of animation. If you have newer DVD releases of Disney favorites, you'll love the detail, beauty, and
colors. As for Anime, newer Anime (late 90's and beyond) will look great!
Unfortunately, I did have some problems with this player. I connected it via HDMI to a Samsung 61" DLP (HL-S6187W). Sometimes, when I would play a DVD, it would split the
picture in half (top half of the TV and the bottom half of the TV). Other times, it would display a thin green line on the
left side of the TV. This was resolved by simply powering off and back on. But after a few times, especially for a Pioneer Elite product, I figured it was time to return it.
I could have gotten another Pioneer, but
I decided to go with a Denon DVD-1930CI (upconverting to 1080P). The Denon was only $30 more. I have to say, I definitely liked the Setup menus & the remote of the Pioneer Elite! But we'll see how the Denon performs over the next few weeks...
User Rating:
4.5 stars
out of 5 user reviews
Great upconverting dvd. Completes my system
Pros: Super picture; even better sound
Cons: None at this time
Review: Only had this player a few days but I have been very impressed. There is no reason this couldn't be a 10/10. I wanted a good/great upconvering dvd player to compliment my new TV (Sharp Aquos 42 1080p). Dvd's played on my old Panasonic DVD-S35 were disappointing, to say the least. The DV 46AV hooked up quickly, and other than adjusting the TV setting (16:9), it was ready to go. I decided to try out "The Eagles Farewell I Tour" dvd. The picture was impressive, on par with the high definition picture from my DVR, but what was most impressive was the sound. My wife and heard distinctive instruments from the various speakers whereas before they were often muddled together. Wow! I was almost going to buy the Samsung DVD HD960 but the salesman convinced me to spend the extra money on the Pioneer and I am glad that I did. It has none of the image problems that the owners/reviewers of the Samsung have experienced even though the Samsung is in the top 10 list of DVD player by CNET. Time to add the Pioneer to the list!
