Pioneer DV-588A-S Slim-Line DVD-Audio/SACD Player Review
Monday, May 15th, 2006
Pioneer DV-588A-S powerhouse DVD player offers exceptional playback versatility and high performance. It’s compatible with discs using DivX®, the video compression technology that’s the video equivalent of MP3 audio. Just create a DivX movie on your computer, burn it to DVD, and play it on the DV-588A-S. It also plays multi-channel, high-resolution DVD-Audio and SACD discs, plus DVD, CD, and your recordings on DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3, and WMA. It even has a PhotoViewer feature for viewing JPEG still photos. For high-performance video, the DV-588A-S features a 12-bit/108MHz Video D-A converter, our PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan, and a component video output. Plus, seven video adjustments give you maximum versatility and performance. For great audio, the DV-588A-S has built-in Dolby® Digital and DTS®5.1 surround sound decoders. Coaxial and optical digital outputs for Dolby Digital and DTS surround allow for digital output to an A/V receiver. A high-end 24-bit / 192kHz D/A converter ensures superb audio performance.
Key features
* DVD-R/DVD-RW Capability (compatible with CPRM)
* DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD) Capability
* PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan
* 12-bit/108MHz DAC (for Progressive Scan Video Output)
* 24-bit/192kHz Audio DAC for Superb Sound Quality
* JPEG PhotoViewer (FUJICOLOR CD / KODAK CD Compatible)
* MP3, WMA and DivX Compatible
* New Advanced GUI with Set-up Navigator
* Dolby Virtual (VDD, VDS)
* DTS*3 (Digital Theater System) 5.1-ch Output
* Component Video Output
* Zoom Function (Still Picture)