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New 3rd Generation DVD Players for 1999


Philips DVD-815, DVD / Video-CD / Audio-CD / Player....$307.00

Don't let the low price fool you. The Philips DVD-815 is a full-featured DVD and Video-CD player that offers outstanding performance and ease of use. Features include a 10-bit DAC MPEG-2 video decoder, dual-lens optical pickup for optimum DVD, CD, and CD-R compatibility, DTS certification, 96Khz/24-Bit PCM digital audio decoding, S-video and composite video outputs, digital video zooming, intuitive on-screen setup menus, 3-speed forward and reverse scanning, wireless remote, and much more.
Price includes Domestic USA shipping.

Philips DVD-850, Jog-Shuttle DVD / Video-CD / Audio-CD / Player....$417.00

When it comes to DVD players, Philips has earned a reputation for it's intuitive on-screen setup menus and easy to use remote control designs. In most cases, hardware presets can be programmed and stored to "override" software values to may cause erratic startup of subtitles and other features. The DVD-850's "jog/shuttle" remote also includes a "lost remote locator". Each time the DVD-850 is turned on, the remote beeps a few seconds to help guide you to it's location. Other features include a 10-bit DAC MPEG-2 video decoder, dual-lens optical pickup for optimum DVD, CD, and CD- R compatibility, DTS certification, built-In Dolby Digital decoder with 5-1 analog outputs, 96Khz/24-Bit PCM digital audio decoding, Gold plated connections for component video, S-video and composite video outputs, digital video zooming, On-screen digital bit-rate display, and much more.
Price includes Domestic USA shipping.

Pioneer DV-525, DVD / Video-CD / Audio-CD Player.......$327.00

The DV-525 offers high-end performance at an affordable price. For 1999, Pioneer has added a new 10 bit MPEG-2 digital video decoder, DTS certification, and a twin-wave laser for optimum performance with all DVD, CD, and CD-R discs. Additional features include an improved on-screen graphical user interface (GUI), 96Khz/24-Bit digital audio decoding, gold plated audio/video connectors, PCM and AC-3 digital sub-carrier outputs, component video, S-video, and composite video outputs, digital wow & flutter error correction, wireless remote control, and much more.
Price includes Domestic USA shipping.

Pioneer DV-606D, DVD / Video-CD / Audio-CD / AC-3 Decoder- Player...$527.00

The Pioneer DV-606D combines a full-featured DVD player with a built in Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder. All that is required for 5+1 Dolby Digital Surround with the DV-606D is audio amplifiers and speakers. Additional features include 5+1 analog surround audio outputs, User adjustable subwoofer crossover filter, on-screen graphical user interface (GUI), dual layer DVD play, 96Khz/24-Bit digital audio decoding, gold plated audio/video connectors, optical and coaxial Dolby Digital 5+1 sub-carrier outputs, PCM outputs, S-video & component video outputs, digital wow & flutter error correction, wireless remote control, and much more. Price includes Domestic USA shipping.

Pioneer Laser and Combo Disc Players


Pioneer DVL-919, 2-Side Laser / Video-CD / Audio-CD / DVD Player...$937.00

To DVD or not to DVD? Pioneer answered this question in 1997 with the world's first DVD/Laser combination player. To everyone's surprise, the DVL-700 outsold all other DVD or Laser Disc players, regardless of brand or price.

Pioneer continues to improve on their original design by offering the DVL-919. New features and improvements include 10 bit DAC MPEG-2 video decoding, "Personal Modes" hardware preference settings menu, twin-wave laser pickup for optimum DVD, CD, and CD-R compatibility, and digital "wow and flutter" filtering. Additional features include double-side laser disc play, dual layer DVD play, optical and coax Dolby Digital 5+1 sub-carrier outputs for both laser and DVD discs, separate loading drawers for 5" and 12" discs, full digital effects on CLV format laser discs, PCM and AC-3 digital outputs, component video, S-video & composite video outputs, 96Khz/24-Bit digital audio decoding, DTS certification, on-screen graphical user interface (GUI), 120/240 VAC power supply, wireless remote, and much more.
Price includes Domestic USA shipping.



Pioneer CLD-406, 2-Side Laser / CD Combo Player.......$437.00

Features of the CLD-406 include double-side laser disc play, digital AC-3 output, separate loading drawers for 5" and 12" discs, PCM digital output for DTS decoding, wireless remote and much more.
Price includes Domestic USA shipping.