Zune HD AV Dock Reviews
Zune HD AV Dock Reviews
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Amazon.com Product Description
Watch supported 720p HD movies, TV shows and videos in high definition on your HDTV through the Zune HD & AV Dock. Or take them with you for premium entertainment on the go.Turn your home entertainment system and Zune HD player into a full HD experience!
This all-in-one package enables your Zune HD to charge sync and play HD videos on your HDTV. Send music and HD Radio reception to your home audio system and control it all via a wireless remote. (Zune HD player sold separately.)
- Display HD video and photos on your TV.
- For 720p HD video, plug the included HDMI cable to your HDTV. Zune HD player required.
- For 480i standard resolution, plug in the AV output cable to your TV. Zune HD, Zune 120, or Zune 80 players required.
- Listen to your music collection or HD Radio stations. Connect to your home audio system using the provided cables. (Zune HD player required for HD Radio reception.)
- Wireless remote control. The wireless remote allows you to control your Zune player from anywhere in the room.
- Small and convenient AC adapter. This small AC adapter easily fits into crowded power strips.
- Included: dock, three inserts (one for each Zune model), wireless remote, AC adapter, HDMI cable, and AV output cable.
Disclaimer:
Zune players sold separately. Zune HD player and HDTV are required to view supported video files at 720p HD resolution and listen to HD Radio reception. HD Radio is not currently available in Canada. Click here for more information about HD Radio.
Technical Details
- Watch supported 720p HD movies, TV shows, and videos in high definition on your HDTV- Send music to your home audio system
- Charge your Zune HD player while docked
- Control your Zune with the included wireless remote
- Allows syncing of supported HD videos
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By S. Cleveland (Hanford, CA)
Every Zune accessory that I have bought that has been made by Microsoft has been outstanding. This product is no different. It exceeded all of my expectations. The price that Amazon is selling the dock makes this an especially good deal.
By Mark Wooldridge (Colorado, USA)
Let me start by saying I'm a tad jaded about technology, so I don't tend to get the 'wow' factor with too many things.
That being said, the Zune HD dock works as it says it does. I use it almost every day and it comes in handy. I use it on my bedroom TV and utilize the Zune connector on XBox 360 on another TV for the same content. Can't comment on the HD quality as I'm using it on a standard def TV right now.
It has a few quirks in that sometimes the Zune HD/dock connection doesn't work. In those instances, you can either reset the Zune or hardwire sync it to your PC for a normal sync - then it seems to work fine. It sometimes senses whatever problem causes this on it's own and the Zune will reboot when you put it on the dock prior to functioning correctly. Seems to be a common if minor annoyance, but when I first got this and it didn't connect, it took some online research to figure it out.
The remote is the other quirk. You have to really have a clear view of the dock for the remote to function as you'd expect it to.
Overall, this is a solid, functional product.
By R. Donnell (Wisconsin)
After upgrading from 30GB Zune to 120GB model it became evident that the new AV HD dock was a must. While the AV docks are supposed to be compatible across all Zune models, that is not entirely true. The 120GB model does just barely squeeze into the older original AV dock but it is a tight fit and probably borderline risky to damaging the dock. Conversely the 30GB model does NOT into the new AV HD dock. So that forces a purchase of the newer AV HD dock to accommodate the 120GB unit and prevent risk of damage. Incidentally, the HD aspect of the new AV dock serves no function for the 120GB Zune since it is not an HD capable player.
By Richard B. Middleton
I wish I could have had a chance to actually use the thing. I plugged it in, got audio out of my stereo. Tried to get video, and it was no go. Took the Zune out, checked the tv output selection, and then reseated the Zune into the dock. Now there is no video OR audio out, and the remote doesn't even work anymore. I live overseas, and bought this in the states when visiting family. I am going to try to get the cheaper syncing dock station. After all, I already have the cables, and I already have a USB power connection. Maybe after I get one, I will come update this review.
By B. Kelly (San Diego, CA)
I have been using the Zune A/V dock with my Zune HD at least 3 times a week since I got it a month or two ago. Due to the fact that we have a TVs in both the bedroom and the living room, the simplicity of moving the dock between the two rooms has been much appreciated. Its takes all of about 2 minutes to switch TVs, and that includes the time walking from room to room. Up until now I had simply been connecting my laptop to the TV with an S-video and audio output cables, rendering my not quite new laptop useless for the duration of the viewing. Now I have my laptop back and a remote that allows me to start the next episode from the comfort of my sofa. Navigating with the remote is easy and the interface is almost exactly like on the Zune itself. Picture quality is just fine for our liking, but I am no expert in that respect. Also, it works with both standard def. and HD TVs, as long as the SD TV has a RCA inputs. HD uses an HDMI cable of course.
Now for the gripes:
For some reason, you have to completely power off the Zune before you place it in the dock. I realize this is an issue with the Zune, not the dock, but it still seems relevant. I had a couple days of frustration before I found the solution in some Zune forum. I would imagine this will be eventually be fixed in a software update at some point. It is not really a big deal, but it is kind of annoying.
The other issue is the price. It just seems a little high. Don't get me wrong, the dock does what it is supposed to and does it well for the most part. It just seems a bit high to me.
Overall, I am very happy with it and can't honestly say I wouldn't buy it all over again knowing what I know now. In fact, the A/V output capability of the Zune HD has resulted in it being used almost exclusively in the house, as opposed to the car for which it was originally purchased.
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