Can this unit be used as a stand alone DVD/Blu-ray player connected only to a TV, or does it need to be part of a whole AV system (receiver, etc.)?
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Go to pioneerelectronics.com, you will find specifications and interconnect detail. You will have to match connection form between the components. I'm assuming the connection is possible IF you are electrically up to date WRT the TV.
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I presume it can be used directly to a TV which has an HDMI input. However, doing it this way w/o connection to a home theater systems would waste it's high end capability since it will be connected to the TV's speaker.
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Yes, it can function as a stand-alone disk player. It is a good Blu-ray player, but the feature that some sellers create (i.e., Pioneer did not originally build in that feature) in it to play multi-region disks will likely fail soon after you buy it (as it did for me). So if you are buying the unit to play multi-region disks this is not the player to buy.
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If you only want this player for watching movies straight to your TV, get a $50 LG player. Without a good speaker system or home theater you won´t be getting your money´s worth. But if you still want to buy this, go ahead, it is a very good and relaible player. maybe you will upgrade speakers in the future.
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This system doesn't have a blu-ray/DVD player, but I do use a 3D player hooked up to this via HDMI and it works great. You will still need something additional to actually play the disc.
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No, you do not need an AV receiver. I have Blueray DVD and my FIOS settop going to the unit and the HDMI going to TV with ARC and it works great.
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You can, but in order to use sound system with the tv only, you will need a receiver.
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No...it's just the receiver. You have to have a separate DVD or blue ray player. You connect the player to the receiver to listen to it in surround sound.
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It has 2 HDMI inputs 2 USB and 1 AV input. You wont need to connect a DVD player tonit as it plays DVDs. So you could connect a cable box and a PS3 and anything else without a problem. And it has great sound.
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Yes, I have both a directv unit and a dvd hooked up to it and then the tv. I just don't turn on the receiver if I just want the tv speakers.
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You don't need a receiver with this unit! It's self-amplified. Just plug it in to your TV via HDMI.Plug your other components in to the TV as well. At worst, you'll need to run a pair of RCA audio cables from the TV back to the audio input of the Sound Bar.Hope this helps
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It's a device meant to work with a computer to burn Blu_ray discs, so it's not for broadcasting. You burn the disc, then you can play the disc on your tv through the blu-ray player unit. So if you want to play blu-rays, you just need a blu-ray player that hooks up to your tv, and you can get that for under $75.
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Paul - what do you mean by "receiver" - I would be connecting the DVD player directly to my Samsung LCD TV (Samsung LNS3251D 32" LCD HDTV) using the 2nd HDMI input. Am I good ?Also I found this comment about my Samsung: its HDMI connections still support version 1.0 and I cannot connect my Toshiba DVD player which supports Ver1.1 HDMI specs - Is this a problem if I get the A20? Thanks in advance....jon battle
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Sorry, but I can't recommend another one as I have no other experience. I bought this unit for business purposes. Do you want to ceiling mount it? If you want it to be portable (move it from room to room, or use at work for movies) it would be fine with external speakers. In your research, just look for one with built in DVD. On the other hand, if you have a DVD player in your home theater system, and you'll only be playing it in your home theater room, then you don't really need built-in DVD. The unit you inquired about is best if you need it to be portable.
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You answered your own question actually; it is only able to use an HDMI cable. AV/Component output is not supported for that model so this product would serve you no purpose.
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I use this unit only for DVD play back. The antenna needs a newer type of air HDTV hook in unit and I so seldom am in an area where I can't get cable hook-up I just haven't tried other options. gary c
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It will play blu ray movies if there is a blu ray player connected to it. The sound will be much better than if the player is connected only to the TV. The unit will not play anything on its own.
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Most DVD/Blu-Ray players don't have audio video inputs, only outputs. It would have to be a combination Blu-Ray and receiver.
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No separate receiver is reqiured. The BD 100 is a receiver and Blu-Ray combo.
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I believe it only has a 1/8" audio out, you would need to use a 1/8th to rca cable or adapter. You can use the audio out from your cable/sat box or dvd player