[magoo2004]

If you use a projector to watch DVD's....I'm saying, none of the "up conversion" dvd players currently under discussion in this forum, will give you a better picture than this machine. You will find this machine, for less than $100.00.


XV-N410B JVC DVD PLAYER

Manufacturer's suggested retail price: $169.95



Plays DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW (Video Format), CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD, WMA, MP3 and JPEG formats

Digital Direct Progressive Scan Output

Adaptive Geometrical Chroma Mapping

DigiPure Circuitry

High-bit/high-sampling (12-bit/108MHz) video D/A converter

Versatile VFP (Video Fine Processor)

Express Play Start- The first scene of the movie appears on screen in under 4 seconds when playing single-layer discs.

Component Video, Composite Video, and S-Video terminals

192kHz/ 24-bit audio D/A converter

Coaxial digital outputs for PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS

Full-Function remote control

Optical digital outputs for PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS

One Touch Instant Replay

Resume (bookmark) function

3D-Phonic for virtual surround sound

Zoom Play (three step)

Dynamic range 16 bit 98 dB, 20/24 bit 100dB

Illuminated Blue Light Front Panel

Slim Stylish Design in Black finish- only 1.7" (44mm) High

Video output

DVD Component Video output

S-Video Output

AV COMPU LINK

1 Year Parts, 90 Days Labor Warranty

Weight: 4.2 lbs. (1.9kg)

Width: 17.1" (435mm)

Height: 1.7" (44mm)

Depth: 10" ( 254mm)

 

[Joxer]

Did JVC fix the problem their previous models had with stuttering during pan scenes? JVC uses a poor quality de-interlacer chip too, can't compare with the better ones like Faroudja or Silicon Image. For under $100 it compares well with the other cheap models out there but not with the higher end Faroudja-based models.

 

[magoo2004]

I have the firmware for the "problems" you reference, directly from JVC, sitting, un-opened, here on my desk. However, I won't tamper with the existing software, because I have found nothing wrong.


Technical terms like "Faroudja" and "Silicon Image" are excellent indicators, when it comes to purchasing quality products. I've used them. But, sometimes, you must make decisions based upon what you SEE.


Then, there is the matter of your projector or display device "settings". Both DVD player and (in my case) projector, should be "set" correctly to receive optimal pic quality. Incorrect settings, is one of the reasons, persons have different results, using the same equipment.

 

[TBowers]

I purchased the XV-N410B recently, wanting an inexpensive player to drive DVD-RWs (interlaced only) on a 27"Sony in the family room. The player freezes momentarily now and again on chapter/scene changes. I've ordered the firmware, will see if it repairs the defect. Otherwise, PQ is good, and the player runs all of my DVDs, including Region 1 purchased overseas.