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Sony DVPSR510H DVD Player with HDMI port Upscaling
Last Updated: March 21, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
414
Unverified
52
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HDMI
Full HD 1080p
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Review Analysis - 533 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Usage
94buttons, setup, easy to use, set, unit
+82%
-18%
" ... I was able to set it up in less than 5 minutes. ... "
" ... easy to use. ... "
" ... I like the product because it works as advertised and it was easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Easy to install with correct connectors. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up and operate. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and use ... "
" ... Easy set up, simple operating system. ... "
" ... In an age of streaming, I still have a cabinet filled with Disney DVDs for the grandchildren. ... Easy to do for all you product designers! ... "
Remote
56control, dvd player, easy to use, buttons, player
+66%
-34%
" ... Good remote and picture quality also ... "
" ... Classic Sony jumbled remote included (Still the ergonomic nightmare it’s always been, tiny white on black type, classic green power button, organized grid patter with seemingly random button placement. ... which worked out well for me as it can be “programmed” to also work as the tv remote which means I no longer have to get up and turn on the tv like a cave man (I inherited the tv but not the remote, I wasn’t special enough to get the remote). ... "
" ... Has a nice manual that shows a lot of remote control features, which I have yet to read. ... "
" ... Easy to hook this one up and my old Sony player remotes work with this player as well! ... "
" ... The remote is simple and easy to use, especially when you need to rewind if you missed something. ... "
" ... Screen quality is good, remote buttons easy to use. ... "
" ... The remote works well and can be synchronized with most television makes by following the simple instructions. ... "
" ... A full function remote control is also included. ... "
Picture
48quality, great picture quality, hdmi, sound and picture, sound
+96%
-4%
" ... When I when I ordered it I figured it would be Cheaper quality since it was less expensive than others but the picture is every bit as good as our expensive one in the other Room. ... "
" ... The picture and sound is great. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and use and the picture quality is excellent. ... "
" ... As described and I love the sleakness/size of the unit for the bedroom and picture quality. ... "
" ... Works well with good picture quality. ... "
" ... Great upscaling picture. ... "
" ... While the picture quality is good the unit itself appears very cheaply made. ... "
" ... Installed on a 4K tv, thought the picture would be better. ... "
Price
46money, value, player, cost, beat
+91%
-9%
" ... I like it and the price was good. ... "
" ... I think a good price too. ... "
" ... Excellent value for money ... "
" ... Good price too. ... "
" ... Good price per value ... "
" ... Bought two because price was right. ... "
" ... good for the money ... "
" ... And the price is a real winner. ... "
Marketplace
46amazon, returned, returning, works, refund
+41%
-59%
" ... I’m not returning as I just received. ... "
" ... the concern started when I opened the box and saw the top of player was bent in several places. ... then opened again. ... This unit was shipped defective. ... Sadly, returned the same day. ... "
" ... Needed for a specific night and used, or I would have returned. ... "
" ... I had to return it ... "
" ... Mine was broken and this replaced the broken one ... "
" ... This player had to be returned. ... "
" ... Would return it for a refund, but "window" is closed. ... "
" ... Unfortunately didn't return it in time. ... Since I can't return I will live with it. ... "
Connectivity
45tv, cable, dvd player, cord, hdmi cable
+76%
-24%
" ... I bought a HDMI cable separately and am using it since my Samsung television is HDMI capable and has a couple open HDMI ports. ... "
" ... note: hooked up using to Samsung smart TV with HDMI cable. ... "
" ... not have HDMI inputs, that rules out the Blue Ray players I was looking at. ... "
" ... Use for home entertainment ... "
" ... Pulled out the HDMI and audio cords from the back swapped in the new ones using the old cords and easy peasy works perfect and it even has an identical remote so I already know where the buttons are ... "
" ... super easy to set up, plugged in my hdmi, and it upscaled my movie to HD. ... "
" ... This item arrived ystrdy w a couple other items ordered includin the HDMI cord which u must buy separate if u hav a 4k or hd 📺 - will keep posted but the item arrived as advertised "brand new an sealed" thx ... "
" ... My TV's have HDMI but my Sony DVD does not the picture quality is bad but with this Sony dvd the HDMI cable makes the quality of the picture better.james ... "
Reliability
44worked, last, working, stopped, started
+34%
-66%
" ... Not working, and sending back is too costly, so I am unable to replace it ... "
" ... It’s like it is thawing and I have to wait until it has melted enough to work. ... "
" ... No luck there as the unit showed up dead on arrival. ... "
" ... My unit died after very light use in four months. ... "
" ... I bought this a long while back used once went to use last night and now won't work. ... "
" ... It never worked. ... "
" ... Sometimes I have to unplug it too get to work period. ... "
" ... Never worked properly. ... Worked for all of 25 seconds, stopped . ... "
Body
41compact, weight, player, light, tray
+68%
-32%
" ... 40 dollar (super light weight) paper weight, thanks Sony. ... "
" ... top pick for price, size and functionality ... "
" ... Kind of small but great quality. ... "
" ... I love the slim compact size ... "
" ... Takes up little space. ... "
" ... Small, thin and compact. ... "
" ... A very compact unit. ... "
" ... Space saving and works great so far! ... "
Sound
36audio, quality, noise, dvd, picture and sound
+78%
-22%
" ... The picture and sound is great. ... "
" ... Using it with older (15 years) Sony surround sound system and older (11 years) Samsung smart TV ... "
" ... So I got thus primary for music. ... "
" ... This is my first Sony product, and i must say so far, its been a few weeks and the picture, sound and quality is beautiful for my DVD's ... "
" ... And the acapella scenes had great audio, never sounded as good anywhere else I watched it. ... "
" ... Sound quality is noticeably better when using external speakers. ... "
" ... It is not as quiet as it was when new, after a couple of months, you can hear disc spinning when video is quiet. ... "
" ... This unit has stereo RCA jacks for audio output. ... "
Size
29compact, fits, size, tv, shelf
+93%
-7%
" ... Nice small unit. ... "
" ... I like that it is compact and lightweight. ... "
" ... A very compact unit. ... "
" ... Fits right under the TV. ... "
" ... the compact size ... "
" ... Takes up little space. ... "
" ... I was looking for something small and compact. ... "
" ... Small,confident,ok. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
22returned, returning, refund, amazon, window
+9%
-91%
" ... I wish I'd kept box so I could return them. ... "
" ... Returned it today. ... "
" ... I had to return it ... "
" ... Sadly, returned the same day. ... "
" ... Not working, and sending back is too costly, so I am unable to replace it ... "
" ... I installed this item after the return window closed, and it does not work. ... "
" ... I'll definitely be returning the product. ... "
" ... I’m not returning as I just received. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
21works, advertised, seller, picture, described
+76%
-24%
" ... I recommend this seller highly. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Delivery was on time. ... "
" ... Product is as advertised ... "
" ... Came on time. ... "
" ... The picture is clearer. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Great deal for the money And you can't beat Amazon's delivery ... "
Resolution
20hd, hdmi, 4k, player, dvd
+90%
-10%
" ... Installed on a 4K tv, thought the picture would be better. ... "
" ... I have a 4K monitor so maybe I can see a difference. ... "
" ... Those older dvd's look great on the 4k tv. ... "
" ... I could immediately see the difference in picture clarity and sound quality by using HDMI. ... "
" ... Great value for a DVD player that does an awesome job of upscaling DVD's to 1080p HD. ... "
" ... It isnt perfect HD but hey, you sure will enjoy watching movies with it. ... "
" ... Rejuvenated my old DVD’s to HD 16:9. ... I personally don’t need better resolution and audio. ... "
" ... Good picture and screen quality but did not come with HDMI cord. ... "
Display
16display, player, picture, resolution, led
+56%
-44%
" ... If the DVD and TV screen is decent, you get a good picture while viewing. ... "
" ... Matches the Sony Flat Screen plays great ! ... "
" ... The screen quality is excellent, too. ... "
" ... Works just fine for our small, basic screen. ... "
" ... I personally don’t need better resolution and audio. ... "
" ... Kind of retro screen messages for different functions, but it works great and the picture is nice. ... "
" ... I'm not sure when this will be used but it was fairly easy to setup (although the screen looks like a 1990's Playstation quality). ... "
Software
12dvd, video, user, slow, interface
+25%
-75%
" ... So the "HDMI" on this is terrible outdated video qualiry with no audio. ... "
" ... error message denoted "a dirty disc"! ... "
" ... They all just say no playable format. ... "
" ... Slow to load apps. ... "
" ... On-line, the Sony error message blames the DVD manufacturer, and said nothing could be done. ... I have NEVER seen this error before on my older machines, and I don't know what is going on . ... "
" ... Every time I tried a dvd I would get an error message saying the dvd couldn't be played. ... "
" ... I suspect there have been firmware changes in recent years that prevent it from playing back DVD's burned on home computers. ... "
" ... User interface, loading, everything was slow as tar with this product. ... "
Performance
11job, sometimes, gets, freezes, done
+27%
-73%
" ... It opened in three seconds, then closed again, the opened, then closed. ... "
" ... Tried several times to restart it. ... "
" ... A bit slow to react on open/close. ... "
" ... ?It freezes up all the time now ... "
" ... Even when it worked, it took forever to load. ... "
" ... Response is very slow. ... Others have responded that it takes several pushes to activate a function but I believe this is probably due to the extremely slow processor. ... "
" ... Slow as sludge. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
10advertised, picture, described, one
+100%
" ... Product is as advertised ... "
" ... Exactly was described ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... The picture is clearer. ... "
" ... I was surprised at how well it works and the quality of the picture. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised! ... "
Features
9button, whistles, green, features, bells
+56%
-44%
" ... Has many features for personal preferences. ... "
" ... Have not yet played with all the features but out of the box it works. ... "
" ... Very simple and basic functions. ... "
" ... What could it have cost to add a feature that has been standard for 30+ years. ... "
" ... Apparently, the upscaling feature was the problem and disabling solved it. ... "
Video
8video, movie, watching, watch, quality
+63%
-38%
" ... I have to get one of these if I want to view my 90’s collection of Adult movies. ... "
" ... We bought this so the grandkids could watch all the movies we have . ... "
" ... I can watch movies again! ... "
" ... It isnt perfect HD but hey, you sure will enjoy watching movies with it. ... "
" ... Perfect for watching dvd movies. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
8time, shipping, listing, item, day
+75%
-25%
" ... First of all, the shipping was super fast-got it a few days before the estimated delivery date. ... "
" ... Great deal for the money And you can't beat Amazon's delivery ... "
" ... Came on time. ... "
" ... I like availability of tbe product and the home delivery. ... "
" ... However, be aware that despite no mention of this in the listing, and being shipped by Amazon, it did not arrive boxed. ... The product’s own box was used as the shipping box. ... "
" ... Delivery was on time. ... "
Cable
8hdmi cable, hdmi, yellow, white, red
+75%
-25%
" ... I needed a player with an HDMI cable output since my existing one had the old multi-cord connections. ... "
" ... I didn't have a 6-year-old handy to help me with the red/white/yellow connectors, so I ordered an HDMI cable. ... "
" ... Installing most pieces of audio/video equipment take time to run wires, as did this piece. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, power cord and HDMI cable and that is it! ... "
" ... Big difference over our dvd that used the yellow, red and white cable. ... "
" ... I like the quality but am older and did not understand what each plug was for. ... "
Lagging
6slow, freezes, started, restart, opened
-100%
" ... It opened in three seconds, then closed again, the opened, then closed. ... "
" ... Tried several times to restart it. ... "
" ... A bit slow to react on open/close. ... "
" ... ?It freezes up all the time now ... "
" ... Slow as sludge. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
4broken, player, dvd
-100%
" ... the concern started when I opened the box and saw the top of player was bent in several places. ... This unit was shipped defective. ... "
" ... Product wasn’t protected and item arrived broken. ... "
" ... Mine was broken and this replaced the broken one ... "
" ... I always assumed that the DVD maybe defective. ... "
Design
4slim, design, sony, products, price
+75%
-25%
" ... Slim style and works as expected ... "
" ... Very thin and sleek. ... "
Comfort
4products, player, design
+50%
-50%
" ... It feels like a piece of junk. ... "
" ... The tabs on the player itself feel very soft and unresponsive. ... "
Cleaning
3needs, like, dust, cleaned, noise
+33%
-67%
" ... FYI all discs were thoroughly cleaned prior to insertion. ... error message denoted "a dirty disc"! ... "
" ... After using it for less than 25 hours, it now makes a loud noise (like a computer fan that needs to be cleaned). ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
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