The XV-S75GD includes the technological features for only the best in video and audio playback. Progressive-scan component-video output creates a smooth, flicker-free picture with compatible TVs, while a 10-bit, 54 MHz video digital-to-analog converter reproduces video images with roughly twice the speed of standard 27 MHz DACs, resulting in enhanced picture quality for modern TVs and large-screen displays.

Similarly, a 24-bit, 192 kHz audio digital-to-analog converter reproduces audio signals at twice the frequency as standard 96 kHz DACs for superb, high-bandwidth audio quality with audio CDs and multichannel DVD-Audio discs. The 3-D Phonic surround sound emulation simulates a four-speaker sound field from only two stereo speakers.

Playback features include variable and slow search, zoom, digest and strobe play, angle list, and resume. Optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs connect to a compatible home theater system for true Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound.

JVC covers this player with a one-year warranty on parts and 90-day warranty on labor.

Product Description
This new JVC XV-SA75GD introduces a new slim design for an "all-in-one" player that people are looking for. Not only does it play DVD & CD; it also plays the new MP3, CD-R and CD-RW recordable CD formats. Don't let the slim design fool you, the XV-SA75GD is packed with many exciting features such as DVD Audio Format Playback Progressive Scan Output-Digital Direct, 3-D Phonic sound, variable and slow search, zoom, digest and strobe play, angle list and resume function. Fiber optic and co-axial digital audio outputs with Dolby Digital & DTS pass-through are provided for easy connection to any system.

The DVD-Audio decoding portion takes awhile to get used to (though it claims to be high resolution and of higher calibre than regular 2 channel stereo, the sound is rather soft).The dedicated .1 bass is wonderful when connected to the right sub (Velodyne, JBL, Infinity, anyone ?)Excellent DVD Audio discs to audition for the aural workout are The Blue Man Group Audio Surround Mix, Sting's Ten Summoner's Tales in DTS and a limited JVC Free dvd audio sampler ! Again, don't expect the earpiercing highs or mids. The sonic characteristic of DVD Audio is meant to have a "soft" and warm almost high resolution analog sound rich in deep bass (unlike that heard or felt with normal stereo). And the different effects or instruments to be heard placed around you will blow the mind (hopefully not the eardrums). The new DVD Audio format is indeed a new venue that requires getting aurally accustomed to. Also, heed my warning, YOU MUST HAVE A DECENT SUBWOOFER CONNECTED for the .1 LFE bass; otherwise you will get a very hollow soft sound not worthy of trading for regular stereo. Also, another major important ingredient is a voice matched and powerful center channel (3 way preferred). You will be amazed how many dvd audio recordings put the singer or instrumentalist dead center (another debate for another time). One drawback is that you cannot use a graphic equalizer on these newer digital receivers that must accompany dvd players like the JVC Dvd-audio player; you shouldn't need to, the sound produced by this new digital equipment is almost sonically perfect !

The reason for the 4 stars is that the laser can be sensitive meaning that if there is a microsopic scratch that is ignored by other players it may be picked up by this one and cause lock up or major macro blocking/tiling. I found this out with my Chasing Amy dvd which has a flaw on it's surface yet plays that same flawed section effortlessy on another dvd player.This may be due to the player's small or limited correction error buffer circuitry. Also, when I first bought the machine the system would lock up and not start up again or shut off unless i unplugged it (rebooted ?). Must have broken in properly because the problem has disappeared !

Overall, this JVC player wins my vote of approval in both video and audio processing functions. Remember, this player is packed with all sorts of goodies that previously were only exclusive to the Denons, Yamahas, etc. etc....


Good, but....   June 8, 2002
 4 out of 5 found this review helpful

I think this is a good product, but mine doesn't play DVD audio disks recorded at 96kHz through the digital out. Most of the DVD audio disks that I have won't play on this machine through the digital outs. Even the two samplers of DVD audio music that came with the machine don't play. If you want this feature, I would suggest buying a different model.

If you don't care about DVD audio, this is a really nice DVD player.

Goodluck!


It doesn't look that gold   January 12, 2002
 3 out of 4 found this review helpful

I love it. Plain and simple. It's sleek and stylish and has so many features I've still yet to figure it all out. Not to mention there isn't anything this baby can't handle that you throw at it, or at least so far for me.

The remote main buttons (play, stop, fast foward, etc) are all glow in the dark buttons on the remote control and it's well layed out.

About the only bad thing I can say is there is a lack of on consol button function. Which isn't a bad thing but if you loose your remote you're screwed. Perhaps the only other bad thing is that I have to learn how to use all the nifty features it comes with.