Pioneer Elite DV-C36 Reference 5 DVD-CD Changer

The Pioneer Elite DV-C36 is a 5-disc carousel DVD/CD changer from the prestigious "Elite" line, released around 2001. It is highly regarded for its dual-purpose performance, serving as both a high-quality video player and a robust CD transport for audiophiles.

1. Audio & Video Performance

• Carousel Design: Holds up to 5 discs simultaneously. It features a "Disc Exchange" capability, allowing you to swap out four discs while the fifth one is still playing.
  
  

• PureCinema Progressive Scan: This technology eliminates flicker and motion artifacts by processing the video in its native film-based 24-frame format, resulting in a more film-like image on compatible TVs.
  
  

• High-End DACs: * Audio: Equipped with a 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter for high-fidelity sound.

• Video: Uses a 54MHz/10-bit video DAC to reduce digital artifacts and improve color gradients.

• Legato Link Conversion: A proprietary Pioneer technology that restores the ultra-high-frequency harmonics lost during the digital recording process, providing a smoother, more "analog" sound profile.
  
  

2. Connectivity (I/O)

This player offers a comprehensive suite of connections, making it a versatile hub for a home theater or a dedicated music system:

• Video Outputs:

• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr): The best analog output for the sharpest picture on CRTs or early flat panels.

• S-Video (x2): High-quality connectors for systems like your Samsung TX-P2036.

• Composite (x2): Standard yellow RCA jacks.

• Audio Outputs:

• Digital Out: Both Optical (Toslink) and Coaxial ports. These allow you to send raw Dolby Digital or DTS signals to a receiver like your Yamaha RX-V1600.
  
  

• Analog Out: Two pairs of standard Stereo RCA jacks.

• Control Port: Includes a Pioneer SR (System Remote) terminal to synchronize power and commands with other Pioneer components.

3. Technical Specifications