D/A Converter: 10 Bit 27MHz Video DAC with Viter-Bi Error Correction * Advanced Video DNR with Film Recognition * Advanced Video Quality Adjustments * (New PVC Video Quality Enhancer VQE4 chip) * Dolby Digital: TruSurround/Virtual DolbyDigital * D/A Converter: High Quality Burr Brown Audio DAC's * Add a Second DV-F Player for 600 Disc Control! * Composite Video x 1 * Component Video: S-Video x 1 or Component x 1(selectable) * Analog Audio x 1 * Coaxial Digital Audio x 1 * Optical Digital Audio x 1 * Master-Slave Control x1 * SR in/out * CD-Deck Synchro * Inputs for Master-Slave Control * Video x 1 * S-Video x 1 * Analog Audio x 1 * Master-Slave Control Cable x1 * Coaxial Digital Input x 1 * Power Consumption 21W * Signal to Noise Ratio: Audio S/N 115dB * Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Audio T.H.D. 0.002% * Audio Dynamic Range 102dB * Dimensions: WxHxD: 16 9/16" x 7 9/16" x 17 1/8" * Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor * Warranty: 3 Year Firmware Upgrades For Compatibility with Future DVD Authoring Technology
The Pioneer DV-F727 is not the average, run-of-the-mill multidisc changer. Even if your audio CD and DVD collections are quite sizeable, you can stash the goods neatly inside this 301-disc capacity "media server," then call selections up with the same ease and excitement as you would by keying an entry on a jukebox. An onscreen cataloging system helps manage your inventory, with an auto update feature that scans for new disc additions.
Should your collection really bulk out, it's even possible to double the system's capacity by linking two DV-F727s. All the while, you'll still maintain easy control over the whole kit 'n caboodle via a single, fully-featured and user-friendly remote control (supplied), or using an optional, plug-in PS/2 style computer keyboard or mouse.
One of the most elaborately featured DVD players we've ever encountered, the DV-F727 also takes care of the basics quite well--delivering pristine pictures and sound with component-video (interlace), S-Video, and composite-video outputs. Sound-wise, its optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs definitely deliver the Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM stereo (up to 96 kHz, 24-bit) soundtracks. The player's Burr-Brown audio digital-to-analog converter and conventional analog jacks also proved quite fine.
Handy jog-shuttle dials on both the front panel and the remote make it a pleasure to manipulate the multispeed forward and reverse trick-play options.
Customizable settings let you vary picture parameters to taste or adjust the audio dynamic range for late night listening--so that soft sounds such as dialogue can be heard more clearly without making loud sounds even louder.
Given its immense disc storage capacity, this changer is remarkably compact--measuring about 16.5 inches wide, 17 inches deep, and 7.75 high.
The holding slots are accessible, one at a time, behind a motorized opening/closing Plexiglas "hood." Of course, there's also the option to quickly install and then remove a single disc--via the dedicated 301st slot--with its operation complemented by special "single loader" access and play keys.
Entering menu text and numerical data about stockpiled titles is reasonably easy. Information can be added using the onscreen soft keyboard in tandem with the cursor control joystick on the remote, or with the selection dial on the front panel. To speed up the process, there's also the option of plugging in and entering text on a conventional PS/2 computer keyboard.
Making life easier still, some music CDs now contain and automatically stream their own album and song title info (CD Text), which this changer will conveniently read, display, and automatically integrate into its program menu memory. If implemented, DVD text information is also downloadable. (A front-panel display lights up to indicate the presence of such text on a disc.)
A couple of bummers: you must abbreviate text entries when a title or artist's name exceeds 12 characters, the max this changer's memory will store and display. CD Text titles longer than 12 characters, while not memorized, will scroll across the LCD screen. Also take note: when a disc is playing, you can't enter data, or add or remove other discs.
Once program data is entered into the megachanger's memory, titles can be sorted and accessed by format (DVD or CD), disc title (alphabetically), or disc number.
Another option: you can create and name 20 custom files (10 DVD/Video CD and 10 CD) for automatic playback. However, there's still no avoiding the mandatory setup menus and unskippable FBI Warning before DVD play commences.
All in all, the DV-F727 represents a remarkable piece of engineering and entertainment prowess from the folks at Pioneer.
Pros:
- Immense storage capacity neatly organizes your disc library
- Easy entry of data via remote control, keyboard, or mouse
- Fine video and audio performance
- A host of customizable programming and performance parameters
Cons: - Discs can't be exchanged or text entered while a disc is playing
- Text entries can't exceed 12 characters
- Menu system doesn't accommodate filing by genre or theme
The Pioneer DVF727 DVD Player stores and plays up to 301 DVDs, CDs, or Video CDs. It offers easy keyboard or mouse input of title and artist, so you can search by artist or title alphabetically. It also offers easy disc sorting with 20 custom files. The auto update function checks each disc for text and type.
The Pioneer DVF727 also features 10-bit, 27 MHz video digital-to-analog conversion with Viter-Bi error correction, advanced video noise reductions with film recognition, the new PVC Video Quality Enhancer VQE4 chip, TruSurround/Virtual Dolby Digital, and a high-quality Burr Brown audio D/A converter. The Pioneer DVF727 has S-video, component, and composite output as well as optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs. This unit is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
1 reliable but with a few glitches
I bought this unit to hold my entire library, which it does, but won't in a very short while! The machine has never had any malfunctions such as jammed discs and it gets a very good workout. sound and picture quality are excellent. My number one complaint is that the settings spontaneously change, indicating that the machine is plugged into a widescreen TV. I have a 4:3 TV, but all my movies are widescreen. For some aggravating reason, the player will spontaneously start showing the widescreen movie in FULL screen because it thinks the TV is a WIDE screen unit, even though i have set it numerous times to 4:3!! then i have to stop the movie and change the setting back (for the 30th time) so it will play properly. also, they could have allowed more characters for title input, but that is a minor gripe. the user interface can also be a little clumsy, but i can't complain too much about that either. I would recommend this machine even with its comparitively high price tag.
2 Great with one small problem
I have had a Pioneer carousel FV727 in a master and slave configuration for about 3-4 years now. About once a year the slave looses all of it's programming. I have to go back and enter all my DVD titles again in the second unit. They stay in there for about a year or so, and then dissapear. Please help.
Scott
3 I love it, when it works.
I have a huge DVD collection. So I decided to buy this
DVD changer. And for about a year or so I was in heaven.
Not having to search for A DVD around the house was great.
The only problem with this changer, and most people
will not have this problem, but alot of people have.
Is it just randomly stops reading your DVD's.
So I would keep that in mind before purchasing this dvd
changer.
4 Convenient but poor motion picture playback
I'm not going to talk about the convenience of 300 disks in one vault. That's obvious. My complaint is that complex scenes with motion, particular motion in the vertical direction, degenerate badly. It's truly embarrassing given that my kids' Playstation 2 offers better video from DVDs.
Specifically, complex textures look as if they have not been antialiased. They shimmer and stutter as they scroll past. Since this is something that will irk me every time I use the device, regrettably I'll be returning it and getting something else.
5 BE AWARE
BUYERS, BE AWARE.
I had 2 DVD players made by Pioneer. They are nice machines... for a little over a year. Then the warranty expires. The problem these players seem to have has to do with poorly designed dual laser pick up (one - for DVDs, the other one - for CDs and Video CDs). The first player I had stopped playing CDs and Video CDs, I got the other one - this one stopped playing DVDs.
On the positive side - the picture is very good, so if you are after a short-term buy go ahead, otherwise look for another brand.
6 Your own VIdeo on Demand System
Why wait for video on demand? With this DVD player, and some cash, you can have your own video on demand system. Its an incredible product, particularly when two of the players are linked together. Go for it.
7 Pioneer dv-f727
Had nothing but trouble with my sony 300 disc player. The pioneer works better then i expected. Did not have any problems connecting to my sony receiver.
8 Programing a breeze with the use of computer keyboard.
I found that the best feature on this unit was the ability to plug in a computer keyboard to edit the DVD/CD's. The only problem was the amount of letters aloud for each name (had to abbreviate alot). The sound quality is excellent and the picture second to none. The Pioneer F727 also fit in the same amount of space as my old CD player that held only 61 disks. Very glad to have purchased this model dvd/cd player.
9 Programing a breeze with the use of computer keyboard.
I found that the best feature on this unit was the ability to plug in a computer keyboard to edit the DVD/CD's. The only problem was the amount of letters aloud for each name (had to abbreviate alot). The sound quality is excellent and the picture second to none. The Pioneer F727 also fit in the same amount of space as my old CD player that held only 61 disks. Very glad to have purchased this model dvd/cd player.
10 Fun, but needs more polish
This is a nice changer with some interesting features, but the user interfaces is lacking.
Pros: The "Best" feature allows you to save a chapter to a last-in, first-out list. Press the "Best" button the remote to save the current chapter. When not playing, pressing "Best" plays back the chapters saved. Great for storing those awesome scenes. Pressing next chapter takes you to the next saved disk/chapter.
Digital Noise Reduction. Very nice and highly customizable for those DVD's with lousy transfers.
Single-Loader: Easy to pop in a rental DVD and play.
Cons: Size of Title/Artist fields are tiny and very difficult to fit text into.
Difficult to create play lists
Only displays title on unit display - which is horrible when looking for a CD named "Greatest Hits" and you have several stored in the unit.
Over all a good unit, but comparsion shop and see if there are better user interfaces available. I have no qualms about the display or audio quality.
11 Great sound and picture quality
I got this DVD player just a couple of days ago and watched a few movies and played hours of music already. I am very pleased with the sound and picture quality it offers (I use S-video and Monster co-axial cables). This is my first DVD player. The setup is quite easy and straight forward. The keyboard input for titles is nice, but the information you can input is more than limited. Nice search functions though. The remote control is a very good one, very easy to use and convenient. One thing I would ask for is the display turn-off like the Pioneer 704 laser disc player's Film Mode. I can turn off my receiver's display too. So the bright blue light and big amber display is somewhat distractive during the movie. I don't have digital input on my TV, so I could not compare that with the S-video. But as far as compare to the laser disc, it's very close unless you pay good attention to it or play at lower speed (laser disc is better). Overall, it's a well built player, but there is definitely room to improve.
12 Good machine - in comparison - still lacking usability!
I have several DVD players and the picture quality and sound on the DV-F727 is very good. The lack of usability actually comes with loading and maintaining the disc inventory.
It is NOT STATE OF THE ART, that for the TITLE as well as for ONE ARTIST there are just 12 characters, despite the GUI interface and the mouse and keyboard. I do like this product, but it obviously never went through some USABILITY testing. I can only hope that there will be some software upgrade available. I seriously recommend the product, but be aware that the nice part - the disc database is MORE THAN LIMITED.
13 NOW THIS IS A DVD PLAYER!
This is the ultimate DVD player. I used to own a Toshiba and I thought that they made a good machine. This one has it all. 301 disc changer, user friendly remote and a simple to navigate menu. Besides it's ability to organize and sort through three hundred DVD's, it's picture quality is a level above the other DVD players. When you press the pause button, it is like taking a digital picture, on older players the picture seems to jump. What sets Pioneer away from the rest is the sound quality in their products. This is no exception and you will hear it immediatly....
14 SUPERB FEATURES AND QUALITY
I first purchased a Toshiba 3109 and then a Panasonic 220. Both units had typical dvd sound and picture quality and were fairly easy to use. But some of the features that I wanted were either missing or difficult to use. Also, I am very lazy, and when I had an occaisonal whim to see a portion of of a movie that was not already loaded, I usually did not bother. The Pioneer more than satisfied any disatisfaction that I had with the other players. With 300 + 1 discs available, a quick touch of the shuttle made any disc immediately available. The display menues are incredibly versatile and easy to use compared to other DVD players. And finally the picture was equal to the others, but the sound quality was MUCH, MUCH SUPERIOR. The price may be higher, but dollar for disc and overall quality and features make purchasing this Pioneer DVD a no brainer.
