Pioneer introduced the ELITE DV-09 in 1998 to be the benchmark DVD/CD player for the company. It carried an M.S.R.P. of $2,200. 

Specifications:

• THX Certified
• Urushi w/ Rosewood Finish
• All Copper Chassis & Internal Shielding
• Aluminum Front Panel
• Quad Layer Chassis
• 3 Box 4 Chamber Construction
• Double Air-Lock Shield Door

Performance Features

• Exclusive Video Processing Circuitry
• Component Frame DNR
• Y/C Timing Adjuster
• 10 Bit Video Encoder
• DTS Compatible
• High-Bit Legato Link Conversion S
• Twin Non-Switching Power Transformers
• 1 for Audio and 1 for Video
• New Video LSI for improved data reading and improved Video S/N ratio.
• New Accurate Digital Servo for reduced Jitter
• 10 Bit Video Processing
• 10 Bit Video DAC
• Dual 96K / 24Bit Audio DAC’s

Convenience Features

• Jog / Shuttle Remote Control
• New GUI Menu System
• Heads Up Full function remote
• Bit Rate Display

Output Terminals

• Component Video Output (DVD only)
• AC-3 Bit Stream / PCM Optical Output
• Gold Plated AC-3 Bit Stream / PCM Coaxial Output
• Gold Plated PCM Coaxial Output
• Gold Plated Analog Audio Output x 2
• Gold Plated S 2 Video Output x 2

Specific Reference Data:

• Disc capacity:  1
• Dolby Digital output:  Yes
• DTS (Digital Theater Systems) output:  Yes
• Video CD:  Yes
• THX certified:  Yes
• Digital-to-analog audio converter: 24-bit/96kHz
• Digital-to-analog video converter:  10 bit
• DVD dynamic range:  48kHz, 99dB; 96kHz, 108 dB
• Horizontal image resolution:  500 lines
• Power consumption:  52 watts
• Signal-to-noise ratio (playback):  115 dB
• Video signal-to-noise ratio:  65 dB
• Analog-audio stereo outputs:  2
• Coaxial digital-audio outputs:  2
• Optical digital-audio outputs:  1
• Component-video outputs:  1
• Composite-video outputs:  2
• S-video outputs:  2
• Jog-shuttle dial:  Yes (on remote control)
• Remote control type: Full-function, push-button with shuttle dial
• Digital video bit-rate display:  Yes
• Direct track access:  Yes
• DVD programming:  Yes
• Random/shuffle disc play:  Yes
• Repeat play:  Yes
• Special effects: Frame advance, freeze frame
• Video black-level control:  Yes
• Programmable:  Yes
• Width:  18.13 inches
• Height:  4 inches
• Depth:  11.13 inches
• Weight:  34.12 lbs