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Pioneer DV-F727 301-Disc DVD Changer | 
| Brand: Pioneer
Category: CE
Buy New: See price in cart
Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 17615
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 23
Dimensions (in): 23 x 23 x 13
MPN: DVF727
Model: DVF727
UPC: 012562507996
EAN: 0012562507996
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Plays a total of 301 DVDs and CDs | | • | Easy disc sorting with 20 custom files | | • | Optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs | | • | Burr Brown audio digital-to-analog converter | | • | DTS and Dolby Digital output |
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Product Description
With this all-in-one player heading up your system, you'll never need to go to a movie or concert again It's also capable of reading CD-Rs Advanced Video DNR and Video Quality enhances picture quality for that eye-popping sense of realism Connect to another DVF Changer for a mind-blowing 600 CDs/DVDs worth of pleasure Includes high-quality Burr Brown Audio DACs The remote comes with jog and shuttle Outputs include Analog, S-Video, Digital, Coax, and Component (1 connection each) Master/Slave Inputs include S-Video, Analog, Digital, and Coax (1 each) audio signal to noise - 115dB Audio THD - 0.002% Power consumed - 21w
Amazon.com Review
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.PShould 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.POne 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.PHandy 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.PCustomizable 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.PGiven its immense disc storage capacity, this changer is remarkably compact--measuring about 16.5 inches wide, 17 inches deep, and 7.75 high.PThe 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.PEntering 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.PMaking 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.)PA 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.POnce 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.PAnother 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.PAll in all, the DV-F727 represents a remarkable piece of engineering and entertainment prowess from the folks at Pioneer. P bPros:/b ul liImmense storage capacity neatly organizes your disc library liEasy entry of data via remote control, keyboard, or mouse liFine video and audio performance liA host of customizable programming and performance parameters /ul bCons:/b ul liDiscs can't be exchanged or text entered while a disc is playing liText entries can't exceed 12 characters liMenu system doesn't accommodate filing by genre or theme /ul
Amazon.com Product Description
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.pThe 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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
DV-F727 is a good machine August 17, 2008
John R. Wilkinson (East Tennessee)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've owned this machine for about a year now and have had no problems with it. You'll read a lot of comments about the limited title entry space, which is true, but I keep may DVD library information on my computer so this is only a slight inconvenience to me. br / br /I've read one review where the author ruled this unit out because it would not play DVD-Rs he recorded. Pioneer doesn't list this in its specifications, but the unit does play DVD-Rs and even dual layer DVD+Rs. I've got over 200 of these on my player and it's never balked at playing any of them. br / br /It might be worth the wait for HDMI output and 1080p upconversion in the next version, but I don't know if/when this will happen and in the meantime my DVDs look great using component output on my HDTV. br /
 Pioneer DV-F727 301-disk player well worth it. June 20, 2008
Mike Morey (Indianapolis, IN)
I've owned the Pioneer DV-F727 for at least 6 years and have been VERY pleased. I still remember the first Universal movie we fired up. It had the new (well, new then) logo rotating into view around the Earth. With a component video hookup it looked so good it almost passed for 3-D. It still looks as good today. br / br /Frankly, I'm surprised to see this model still for sale considering how quickly most electronics come and go. I suppose that says something about it, too. To be balanced, there is a small gripe. Only 12 characters can be entered for each disk title. I suppose it's limited by what can fit on the front display. It helps that there's also an artist field. It doesn't display on the front but does appear on screen when display is pressed on the remote. Oh, and the remote isn't backlit. br / br /The very minor gripes certainly don't amount to more than a small fraction of a star rating. Therefore, I still rate it as a solid 5 stars.
Pioneer DV-F727 - second one May 19, 2008
M. Cites (NJ, USA)
We've had one of these units for several years to hold our CD/DVD collection. We just added a second slave unit to increase the capacity from 301 to 601. The two units work flawlessly as one with decent performance.
Good product, some issues May 13, 2007
Kevin G. Wheeler (Seattle, wa)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this unit and set it up with component video cables, most movies play well although some movies with dim scenes are blacked out losing many details. Adjusting the gamma, brightness, and other settings did not help. I contacted Pioneer email support I was referred to their M-F 8-5 phone support, called the tech and he stated 'it's broke, send it back' with the perceived intent of finishing the call as soon as possible. I called back and got the same tech who seemed put out that I called back and putting me on hold for a few minutes the stated 'it's broke' again and wouldn't diagnose further. Working with email tech support after this I got much better support and more detailed diagnostics steps to take (has helped some). Aside from darkened imaged and poor phone support this is a nice product. br / br /Pros: easy of setup and use, good quality image with component video br /Cons: darkened images on some movies, no HDMI output, and poor phone support. br /Overall a good product that has reached end of production cycle. I'd advise waiting until Pioneer released the new version of this unit before purchasing so that you get the HDMI abilities. Many poor reviews of the Sony models steered me away from that manufacturer.
Pioneer DV-F727 301-Disc DVD Changer February 25, 2007
L. Hickman
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased both the Sony DVPCX995V and the Pioneer and compared them side by side. I took the Sony back and kept the Pionneer. This was to simplify the kids life (load all their DVD's and not have to worry about finger prints, scratches etc). The menu is fast and easy and compared the Sony, this thing quickly rotates the the chosen disc. Having to constantly re-enter titles on the Sony was what did it in for me. I haven't had any issues at all with the Pioneer. Remembers all the disc titles even when I am shuffling the discs around for better organization. Well worth the money! br / br /Pros: Quick and easy menu, remembers DVD titles, quick searching for DVD titles. br / br /Cons: Only enter 12 characters for titles, no HDMI, or other High Def output.
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