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Summary: THIS PLAYER IS THE BEST EVEN IN THE [PRICE] RANGE!
Review: I was a little nervous at first buying a JVC DVD player instead of a Sony or Panasonic simply because JVC is not really known for their dvd players. However the DVD players I looked at didn't have half the features this one does that are from Sony are priced around $350-600, and they don't play CD-R's either which was very important to me since I have a CD Burner. This model will play CD-R's, DVD's, CD's. I purchased this DVD player over a month ago and it all the features listed below have worked marvelously. I am more than happy with the performance of this DVD player and couldn't find any model from any other company at even double the price with all of these features. I have an RCA TV, an AIWA receiver, and the sound and picture quality has been perfect. I have tried about 50 DVD's on it and never had a single problem. The XV-523GD is a capable addition to any home theater installation, offering superb connectivity with component video, S-Video and composite video outputs, as well as Dolby Digital and DTS Digital outputs. Thanks to the 96kHz P.E.M. D.D. Converter, the XV-523GD delivers high-quality sound with an extra-wide 106dB dynamic range. With an additional 8-times oversampling digital filter at the signal input section, and an improved VANS 4th Order Noise Shaper, the new P.E.M. DAC is designed for present and future format compatibility. The VANS 4th Order Noise Shaper reduces quantization noise to a negligible level. The Fine Pulse Interface insulates the master clock generator from analog stages and power supplies to prevent outside noise encroachment. The Balanced Buffer Circuit ensures low noise and distortion in the next analog state. In the new P.E.M. D.D. Converter, the VANS features a wide noise-shaping range. Separate circuit construction improves both audio and video performance. There's a separate power supply for the internal converters, and the PLL circuit is doubly insulated. Because the power supply, digital circuitry, analog audio and analog video circuits are all physically separated, interference is drastically cut, and degradation minimized, and digital signals are converted into analog with the highest stability and precision. GUI (Graphical User Interface) allows easy operation through on-screen menus. The "Illumi-Guide" feature illuminates correct keys to guide the user through various operations. The "Digest" function displays on-screen a grid of 3 x 3 scenes. The first scene is of a title or chapter for direct access at the touch of a button. Zoom and strobe features are also included, along with variable speed search both forward and backward. For full digital compatibility, there are component outputs (Y, Pr and Pb), as well as coaxial and optical digital outputs. S-video and composite video outputs are also supplied. 3D-PHONIC virtual surround gives a realistic presence from two speakers up front. There is a Multi-Brand remote control, English/French/Spanish OSD, a coordinated home theater "VCR matching" look and AV COMPU LINK for coordinated operation with JVC TVs and receivers. Worth every penny and then some. I bought an RCA DVD player 18 months ago and had nothing but problems. A friend recommended Sony players but warned me that I would be paying extra for the Sony name. I couldn't be any happier with my choice. If this review helps than please let Amazon know.
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Summary: Don't believe that this player will work with high end T.V.
Review: I've all ready wrote one review of this poor product. Here is some more information to keep you away from the saddness and heartbreak it has caused my family and I. We have a JVC t.v. (mid range quality w/Svideo input and optical), and a JVC VCR (top end quality at it's time, still works well with DSS, and the t.v.). The dvd player is still doing what all these people are telling you it does. It will STOP playing dvd's entirely about 6-8 months after purchase if you are unlucky. If you still cannot find a comparable dvd player for the price. Go ahead and take your chances. You may get one that is put together just right... or you may be buying a new one in just another year at most. On the fact that you must have a high end t.v. for this player to work.... BS! The t.v. has nothing to do with the dvd player's ability to read and play dvd's. The t.v. is only the end result. In other words it only has to do with displaying the picture... NO MORE! The dvd player itself contains all the decoding software and what not to play dvd's. So don't believe if you have a WEGA or even a brand new Plasma flat screen that this player will work.
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Summary: Don't believe that this player will work with high end T.V.
Review: I've all ready wrote one review of this poor product. Here is some more information to keep you away from the saddness and heartbreak it has caused my family and I. We have a JVC t.v. (mid range quality w/Svideo input and optical), and a JVC VCR (top end quality at it's time, still works well with DSS, and the t.v.). The dvd player is still doing what all these people are telling you it does. It will STOP playing dvd's entirely about 6-8 months after purchase if you are unlucky. If you still cannot find a comparable dvd player for the price. Go ahead and take your chances. You may get one that is put together just right... or you may be buying a new one in just another year at most. On the fact that you must have a high end t.v. for this player to work.... BS! The t.v. has nothing to do with the dvd player's ability to read and play dvd's. The t.v. is only the end result. In other words it only has to do with displaying the picture... NO MORE! The dvd player itself contains all the decoding software and what not to play dvd's. So don't believe if you have a WEGA or even a brand new Plasma flat screen that this player will work.
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Summary: Some regrets.
Review: In my experience the JVC XV523GD DVD Player has excellent picture quality and sound output. In addition to playing DVD movies it can also play music CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW disks! While the unit has a a jog-shuttle dial the remote control does not. Additionally the remote is bulky and unconventionally laid out making it very difficult to use in low light as it is not backlight. I regret buying this DVD player because the drawbacks of the remote. I would suggest taking a long look at the remote's of other DVD players before making a purchase. Make sure that it would be easy to locate the buttons in the dark or that they are clearly labeled and backlight. I would also suggest purchasing one with the jog-shuttle on the remote.
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Summary: JVC DVD Player Stops Playing and Causes Frustration
Review: Just like a number of people have said... a bunch of them break shortly after being purchased. Mine worked fine for about 9 months then started getting really flakey. By then the warranty only covered parts and not labor so I have decided now to just shell out [the money]to get a sony rather than pay to get this fixed. DO NOT BUY THIS DVD PLAYER!
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Summary: Worked great for first year- now wont read disks at all
Review: Just like a number of people have said... a bunch of them break shortly after being purchased. Mine worked fine for about 9 months then started getting really flakey. By then the warranty only covered parts and not labor so I have decided now to just shell out [the money]to get a sony rather than pay to get this fixed. DO NOT BUY THIS DVD PLAYER!
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Summary: Digital is the ONLY way to go
Review: Many reviews here have complained about fading in an out pictures and horrible image quality. I will assume they have hooked the composite video out to the input of their VCR and got bitten by the MacroVision Copy Protection bug and decided to blame the DVD player. If you don't know what you are doing, ask someone that does before u give an opinion that's based on user error. The Player is fine!!! Buy a TV with S-Video in or better yet Component Input. If not just stay with your 2 head Mono VCR. My only complaint is that some functions on the remote require 2 hands to activate. It would be nice to be able to zoom into a scene without having to move my hand from around my date after all the work that went into getting it there in the first place!!!
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Summary: More like 3.75 stars
Review: My family bought two of these players about 3 years ago - one for downstairs, one for my room. The one downstairs has never had any problems, whatsoever.
The player in my room has worked almost perfectly up until about a month ago. I bought a new DVD, and it played without a problem the first time. The second time I put in the DVD it played fine, but the disc was caught; the tray came out empty. I called customer service and talked with a technical staff worker, and he had me try punching a few buttons, unplugging while holding down a couple buttons, etc., but the disc is still stuck inside. We're debating whether or not to take it to a service center, or purchase a new one. Considering how long it's lasted, I think it got it's share of good play time.
Both sets played every CD perfectly, and all but a couple CDRs worked fine. The ones that didn't work were faulty in other units (CD player, computer, etc.), so it's not the player's fault!
Overall, I think for the price you pay for this set, you'll get good use out of it. It seems like things always need to be replaced after a few years anyway.
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Summary: JVC DVD Player Stops Playing and Causes Frustration
Review: My JVC XV-523GD DVD Player stopped playing DVDs altogether a little over one year after purchase. The troubleshooting provided by JVC's web site did not solve the problem. It just caused more frustration because the machine responded to the onscreen troubleshooting, but nothing changed in its inability to play DVDs.
I found JVC to be highly customer unfriendly because the customer service available by phone can tell you nothing about solving problems with the machine (types of problems, costs of service), offers no understanding, and merely points you to a list of service centers.
Added note: I doubt the cleanliness of my machine or DVD condition affected its functioning. I store the player in a cabinet and it's been kept up well.
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Summary: poor thing
Review: My review is that when you by something ,and you always stick with a brand you trust j.v.c and your d.v.d player goes south within 3 months and 1day that really sucks but i thought it was just bad luck untill i seen your reviews on this product thank you john
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