Does this player require a multi-system tv to work...
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I bought this player to read region 2 PAL-format dvds from UK (as well as my region 1 NTSC-format discs from US). It can convert between PAL and NTSC formats - set it up with front panel buttons. See Appendix 6 "Additional Information" in the manual. There is a table that shows the 3 modes - NTSC (output is always NTSC, will convert PAL sources), or PAL (output is always PAL, converts NTSC source), or AUTO (does not convert, puts out program from source as-is.) Works OK for me. Does not require a TV that goes both ways, will work with PAL (European) or NTSC (US) scan rate source material.
1747117
that is not true. as per other post all you need to do is get the firmware. and you can always install original firmware if player needs to be serviced. it takes 2 minutes. now the philips have problems with divx playback as well as aspect ratio problems with some files, i had one and returned it. now pioneer has been runing for 3 months and i am watching all the files and pal region 2 dvds without any issues
1028138
I am not going to use a 3rd party player. If something doesn't play in WMP by default, I don't want it.In 20 years from now I am not going to go searching for some weird player / codec.
1373311
Nope. This is a single disk player. It's a great player if you are looking for multi region player
406352
The player will give the best picture with a high definition TV, but it will connect to a non HDTV with either a component video connection or the regular video connection. You will not get the best picture with those connections.
157117
I would assume that all the players that Amazon.com sells have an output for NTSC TVs. Look at the tiny letters over the "r" in the word "Piooneer." In my case they read NTSC and, as I have been informed, refer to the output and thus, to your TV.
202407
Yes but PIP only works when I have my external DVD player attached. I can play a DVD and watch a television channel at the same time. I cannot watch two different television channels at the same time with this tv.
703276
Yes, this player will play DVD's from all regions, AND Blu Rays from all zones! Plus, it can connect to the internet wirelessly!
1879283
Yes you can play from DLNA but not to multiple devices? I think you are confusing this with 7.2 system. This has only one "surround room" therefore only one output/set of speakers. If that answers your question
1711175
As long as each system, including the TV, is using RCA or S-Video connections. This does not support HDMI.
742408
Yes, unless you have an old analog TV. If your TV is new like in the last 15 years it should be fine.I have two Phillips multi region players on two different TV's, It has multi hook up options. I have over 200 region 2 dvd's no problems.
1789357
Unfortunately it does not. I've tried to find how to download it and there doesn't seem to be any way to do this. When I checked their website some months ago about this problem the answer was it wasn't supported. Having bought this player and had it now for over a year, I would definitely buy something else if I had the chance to do it over again.
1552949
Tv isn't the issue as all you need to do is hook up bd player to any tv around the world with hdmi. This player can play dvds and be discs from any region. I've tried discs from Japan, Europe, and U.S.
2251947
I have the Mits DLP TV and any player with "Checker Board Format" should work. I bought mine at Best Buy and it works great. You have to hook it up with the HDMI cables. My father hooked his up without the HDMI cables and could not figure out why it was not working like on my TV.
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You are right. It only has RCA connectors, which works great for me. I have purchased a number of these multi-region dvd players for myself and as gifts for my sister and my niece. If you have problems with the RCA connectors, you may want to check out one of the various audio/video selector boxes, which would allow you to use a/v selector box with the RCA connectors on one end and some other connector on the other end to connect your multi-region dvd player. The dvd player itself is one of then best I have ever used; it's easy to connect and works very well. Moreover, it's about to lowest priced unit on the market. The truth is in terms of overall quality, you can't beat it. I hope this helps you with your decision.
2071109
Yes. There is a subtitle button on the remote. Most players will work with any TV as long as you have the RCA plugs on the back.
705938
Your TV's lack of HDMI renders this player unusable, regardless of your receiver's capabilities. I'd recommend the 980H, but that does not perform as well with PAL conversion. There are rumors of a future model, the DV-983H, which may (or may not) support component video. Note, however, that CSS-encrypted discs will not upconvert over component.One thought though... if your TV has a DVI input you might be able use an HDMI-DVI adapter (which is what I did).