Difference between revisions of "Pioneer DV-444"

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** DVD-Video: Yes
 
** DVD-Video: Yes
 
** DVD-Audio / CD-Audio: Yes
 
** DVD-Audio / CD-Audio: Yes
** HDCD: No
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** HDCD: No *(see "Remarks" below)
 
** SACD Stereo / Multichannel: No
 
** SACD Stereo / Multichannel: No
 
** CD-R / CD-RW: Yes
 
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'''Special Features'''
 
'''Special Features'''
 
* True Surround Sound by SRS; Multi-Angle Display
 
* True Surround Sound by SRS; Multi-Angle Display
 
  
 
== Remarks ==
 
== Remarks ==

Latest revision as of 13:11, 13 September 2024

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General

  • Manufacturer: Pioneer
  • Model: DV-444-K and DV-444-S
  • Years of manufacture: 2001 - 2002
  • Made in: England
  • Colour: Black, Silver
  • Remote control: Yes (VXX 2702 only in black)
  • Power consumption: 13 W (in standby mode < 1 W)
  • Dimensions: 420 x 279 x 55 mm (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 2,6 kg
  • Original price approx.: 699 DM


Connections

  • Number of outputs: 6

Video Out: S-Video, Coax; AV-Connector (Scart); Audio Out: Cinch; Digital Out: Optical, Coax

  • Number of inputs: 2

AV connector (Scart); Control In (Pioneer system control cable, 3.5 mm mini jack)


Specifications

  • Supported media.
    • DVD-Video: Yes
    • DVD-Audio / CD-Audio: Yes
    • HDCD: No *(see "Remarks" below)
    • SACD Stereo / Multichannel: No
    • CD-R / CD-RW: Yes
    • DVD-R / DVD-RW: Yes
    • DVD+R / Yes DVD+RW: No
    • DVD-RAM: No
    • VCD / SVCD: Yes

Kodak Picture CD: No

  • Supported Formats
    • MPG / AVI / DivX: MPG 1+2
    • MP3 Yes / WMA: No

JPEG: No

  • Text
    • DVD / CD / SACD Text:
  • Cardreader: No
  • Hard Disk: No
  • Child lock: Yes
  • latest firmware version:
  • Firmware upgrade possible by end user: Very difficult, only with software and via cable connection.

Video

  • TV-Norm: PAL, NTSC (4:3 Letter Box, Pan & Scan, 16:9 Wide)
  • Progressive Scan: No
  • D/A Converter:
  • Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • Dynamic Range:
  • 10-bit video signal processing:

Audio

  • D/A converter:
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 118 dB
  • Dynamic range: 103 dB
  • Frequency response: 4 Hz to 44 Hz (DVD fs: 96 kHz).
    • DVD:
    • CD:
    • SACD:
  • Distortion Factor: 0.0016%.
  • Bass management:
  • Delay adjustment (Lip Sync):
  • Decoder:
    • Dolby ProLogic II: Yes
    • Dolby Digital (AC-3): Yes
    • Digital Theatre Systems (DTS): Yes

PCM: Yes

Playback Functions

  • Direct title selection: Yes
  • Repeat: Yes
  • shuffle: Yes
  • Programming: Yes
  • Slow motion: Yes
  • Time Lapse: Yes
  • Zoom:


Special Features

  • True Surround Sound by SRS; Multi-Angle Display

Remarks[edit]

  • Also very well suitable as a CD player, plays EVERYTHING ! Very good sound, fast access times.
  • The laser is accessible for cleaning.

= Although the official descriptions say HDCD play = no , this is not 100% accurate. Mine does perfectly, always has, I have approximately 32 HDCDs which play without fault. I have also heard this from MANY owners of the same model or the DV-440 (black version)

Pictures[edit]

  • Picture: Pioneer DV-444

Dv444sil.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • Detailed review with data at "Area DVD": [[1]]


Links[edit]