JVC XV-511BK DVD Player
Perfect for over 2 years...
This was my first DVD player and in many ways the begining of a new video era for me.  At the time I had a 32&quot; Sony analog set with no digital inputs and not a clue about most of the DVD terminology, progressive scan, interlaced, it all sounded like the adults from the Peanuts cartoons to me.  <BR>It was by luck that I chose this particular player which is still working perfectly after more than 2 years of regular use. In fact, it's the only component in my video system which I haven't upgraded.  My 32&quot; Sony was less than a year old when I replaced it with a 34&quot; Sampo HDTV monitor which now serves as the centerpiece of my system which also includes an HD cable box, a DV VCR, a ReplayTV unit, an external line doubler and digital surround receiver.<BR>I've spent more hours researching current and future video technology than I could possibly count and while I'm not an expert I know a lot about all things video.  I know enough that people pay me to help them set up their systems or sometimes just for my advice.  I'm not saying this to be arrogant since I'm the first to admit that there's a lot I don't know.  <BR>I'm saying this to show that anyone who is willing to take the time can learn about the equiptment they own which often leads to solving problems quickly and easily without even a call to customer service.  I've read several posts and reviews from people who have encountered problems with newer discs on this player and therefore gave it terrible reviews.  I too encountered the same problem but solved it in under 15 minutes using instructions provided by JVC on their website.  <BR>This is a top notch player for anyone looking for a non Progressive sacan player.  It's easy to use and offers digital audio output, interlaced comonent video output as well as DTS and many other features not found on lower-end players.  There is even a very simple way to convert this player to region-free or to any region if you need to do so and there is no limit to the number of times this change can be made.  <BR>I would recommend this player without hesitation.  I've never once regretted my decision to purchase this unit and that's after wathing hundreds of movies over several years.<BR>User reviews are extremely valuable but it's important to remember that they are only as good as the user who writes them.