Amazon.com Review
Good things really do come in small boxes, like the tidy and modestly priced DVD-RV30U DVD player from Panasonic. While measuring a standard 17 inches wide, the DVD-RV30U stands just 3.25Â inches high, making this model an easier fit than most for crowded equipment racks or TV stands. Despite its diminutive proportions, this DVD player boasts exemplary image and sound reproduction, along with a host of extras. Pictures are delivered via component video as well as S-video and composite jacks. First-rate performance of Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, and PCM/stereo sound tracks is achieved via an optical digital output and single pair of conventional RCA jacks, plus a surprising subwoofer jack. The long list of desirable extra features on this unit includes several innovations that we’ve never come upon before. We appreciated how quickly play began when we loaded a DVD into this machine’s motorized tray–bringing up picture and sound in as little as 5 to 7Â seconds. In other players, the norm for disc initializing and start-up is closer to 10Â seconds. (CD play starts more slowly in this machine, with an average 11-second kickoff for the first song.) Impatient types will also appreciate the maximum 100x normal speed scanning, which renders surprisingly clear pictures onscreen. If you’re not in quite such a hurry, double speed–the slowest of the five fast-scan modes–is accompanied by an intelligible soundtrack. (This trick play only works in the fast-forward direction and can be disabled.) For late-night home theater viewing, when you don’t want to disturb sleepers, the DVD-RV30U offers a dialogue enhancement feature. Designed so that intelligibility is not lost when the system is playing at a very low overall volume, this circuit jacks up the relative volume level of just the center channel. Been hankering for a bit more rumble in the cinematic jungle than your stereo TV’s mostly midrange speakers can provide? The DVD-RV30U offers (more…)
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok
It’s ok, but can’t watch VCDs with it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Flawless
I have had absolutly no troubles with this dvd player. It has good subtitles and alot of features expecially for under 200$ new.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Close but not perfect.
I’ve had this model for about two years now and generally I am fairly satisfied with its quality. So far I haven’t had any major problems and it worked just fine.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointment
The player plays only plays DVDs and CDs.NO CDR, NO CDRW, NO MP3. Purports to play VCD, but this is pointless since it can’t play CDR.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Basic DVD Player
I purchased this DVD player back in 2000 because I started collecting DVDs. I wanted a player that didn’t have a lot of bells & whistles because I use this player on a circa…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Haven’t had a problem yet!
Got a good deal on this player a year and a half ago after doing some research. Not bad at all.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good player, decent price
Other reviews covered the good details & pros of this player, basically, odds are very good your experience will be great.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
I received this dvd player for Christmas. It worked really well and then about 9 months after having it, it began to freeze on certain chapters in movies, but it happened on the…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Value!
This model is about as good as you’re going to get for the money. I wanted a DVD player for a fair price and this one seemed to have the most bells and whistles.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent DVD Player with all you need
Panansonic DVD-RV30 is an excellent DVD at a great price. I have played a lot DVD’s and its performs flawlesly with its excelllent picture quality.