I also have the 414 but have never experienced problems with the lip-synch error. I only have pro-logic and I am using the RCA's jacks too. I have heard in dvd news groups that is shows up when you use the digital connection or on machines with a creation date of Nov. 1998 or earlier. I bought a player that was manufactured in Jan. 1999. I also bought it before I had ever heard of a lip-synch problem. It's a great deal for the price and I knew some day I would use the component jacks as well. Pioneer say's its a problem with the quality of how a dvd is manufactured. But i have heard it happen to so many people, and in some cases Pioneer replacing the unit. I am happy not have any problems but I guess only time will tell? Till then I will keep my fingers crossed......