The Pioneer DV-505 is a versatile DVD player introduced in 1998, known for its decent performance and user-friendly features. It supports various disc formats including DVDs, Video CDs, and standard CDs. Despite being an entry-level model, it provides satisfactory audio and video output quality, which is suitable for casual home viewing. Users appreciate its robust construction and basic operating capability, although criticism has been directed towards its remote control layout and lack of advanced features commonly found in higher-end models. There have been reports of lip sync issues with some DVDs, and it has limited capabilities with CD-Rs and CD-RWs. It includes an array of outputs including RCA, S-Video, optical digital, and coaxial digital outputs, making it a flexible option for different setups. It measures 420 x 284 x 104 mm and weighs approximately 2.9 kg. Its power consumption is 21 W, and it can operate in a temperature range of 5°C to 35°C.
