Samsung DVD-1080P7 Up-Converting 1080p DVD Player
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Category: Home Theater
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: SamsungBrand: Samsung
Edition: Electronics
Model: DVD-1080P7
Color: Black
Publisher: Samsung
Studio: Samsung
Music Label: Samsung
Product features:
- HDMI output 1080p, 1080i, 720p
- Progressive Scan
- DIVX Compatable
- Smooth motion scan and slow
- Picture CD - JPEG Viewer
- AmazonBasics 700 MB 52x CD-R (100-Pack Spindle)
- AmazonBasics Ultra-High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics 3RCA Component Video Cable (6 Feet)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics 700MB 52x CD-R (50-Pack Spindle)
Digital camera reviews of Samsung DVD-1080P7 Up-Converting 1080p DVD Player
Digital camera Review: "Fits" Just Right
Summary: 5 Stars
I have not submitted a review of any product before. However, I wanted to share some thoughts about what led me to this player. I have a large Philips tube HDTV 1080i that is about 4 years old. When I got it I was not up to speed on the 720p 480p 1080i 1080p references. At the time I was happy being able to watch films in widescreen.
Over time I have upgraded my small home theatre. Then a bout a year ago, Up-scaling came to the front. At the time I had a progressive scan player that had better resolution when it was NOT set on Progressive Scan. I decided to pick two different items. One was falsely marked. It had a HDMI output for low resolutions. The second was an LG upscaling player.
After getting the correct cable. HDMI - DVI. I was able to see my set at 1080i for the first time. Then disappointment set in. Around the areas between dark and light, the screen became cubed. It looked like oversized pixels. There were halos around all the light sources. The rest of the image was dark. I also was not able to control the aspect ratio of the screen. 4/3 dvds got flat and long. "What a waste" I thought. I opted to return everything and let the technology mature a bit.
Now comes my thoughts on this player. With the (High Price) advent of HD-DVD and Blue Ray, I wanted to try upscaling again. I started out with a Philips model. It had a good picture, but the aspect ratio was uncontroled. The sound had some bells and whistles, but also popped and clicked.
Then I read about this player. The result has been wonderful. The picture is great.
However, The player has some built in extras that require mentioning.
1. The picture control.
a. You can adjust three controls for picture quality each had 5 different settings.
b. The right balance helps. Especially with animation.
2. The EZ view function.
a. This is the function that sold me on the player.
b. The player senses the type of disk and enables you to change the aspect ratio
c. This is most effective if you have TV series on DVD in 4/3 ratio.
d. The player senses this and gives you the choice of watching in the 4/3 screen mode.
e. NO OTHER PLAYERS I tried had this ability!!!!
1. "House" season 1 is formatted in widescreen but is not enhanced for 16/9 sets.
2. It becomes very narrow when watched on other upscaling players.
3. This player allowed me to set the aspect ration to 4/3 to undo the distortion.
4 The image is smaller, but it is muck clearer.
5. Family Guy and American Dad play very well in the 4/3 mode.
I hope the are other players that will pick up this function.
There is nothing more distracting then watching something when you know the image is not framed correctly.
In the end I waiting longer to get the full effect out of my present set. My wife groans when I start talking about LCDs and Plasma sets. With this players ability to upscale to 1080p, I will be ready for the next upgrade to my small home cinema.
If you are picky about the things I mentioned, get this player.
HDTV is really something to see. When you can see it correctly. This player provides that.
As technology changes and becomes more affordable, this player will do well.
A new set. Yes..... Eventually!
HD-DVD or Blue Ray, Not till the war is over and the price is lower!
Soon it will all be within reach.
My suggestion is to take small steps.
This it a good place to start.
Thanks for reading.
I hope it helps!!!
Summary of Samsung DVD-1080P7 Up-Converting 1080p DVD Player
The Samsung DVD-HD1080P7 Hi-Def Conversion DVD Player is designed for those who accept nothing less than HDTV quality. Now you can enjoy enhanced resolution from your conventional DVDs - the player upconverts them to 720p/1080i/1080p, giving them amazing clarity. You'll be impressed by the dramatically improved sharpness, color and detail Samsung's HDMI output and DivX (MPEG-4) playback add, even on large-screen displays. Samsung's EVQ (Enhanced Video Quality) and Progressive scan output give you true color reproduction. And at 1.8" in height, it fits neatly into any home theater system. Simply connect your DVD Player to your Home Theater System with a single cable for the high quality pictures and sound. Picture CD/JPEG disc viewer Plays MP3 and WMA files EZ View Letter Box Eliminator 14-bit/108MHz video D/A converter 24-bit/192KHz audio D/A converter Instant replay & skip Moving zoom and Super scan playback Video Outputs - HDMI, Composite, S-Video, Component Audio Outputs - Coaxial, Optical, L/R Includes remote control. Dimensions - 16.9 x 1.8 x 9.8 Weight - 4.6 lbs.DVD Players
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