Samsung DVD-HD841 HDTV-Compatible Upconverter DVD Player

Samsung DVD-HD841 HDTV-Compatible Upconverter DVD Player

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Samsung's DVD-HD841 delivers scintillating video and audio performance at an eye-popping price. Between the unit's progressive-scan component-video and DVI digital-video outputs, sophisticated high-definition upconversion (from 480i/p DVD-Video to 720p, 768p, or 1080i, depending on your HDTV), and processing abilities for the audio-only SACD (Super Audio CD) and DVD-Audio formats, this player quite nearly does it all.

The DVD-HD841 has a built-in video scaler that permits output to a HDTV.

Samsung's video upconversion technology eliminates visible scan lines and artifacts arising from interlaced video and the 3:2 pulldown process required to render film-based movies as NTSC video. The result: higher resolution from conventional sources and sharper images with few motion artifacts. The player's DVI digital-video output may be used for lossless video transmission between the player and compatible TVs and computer monitors.

Superior Sound
SACD and DVD-Audio media both offer super-high-fidelity sound. DVD-Audio discs provide 192 kHz/24-bit multichannel and stereo sound, high storage capacity, and unique bonus materials not available on regular audio CDs. These discs often have compressed Dolby Digital soundtracks for listening on standard DVD players, but true DVD-A decoding is required for full sonic appreciation. Depending on the disc, Sony's proprietary SACD format provides multichannel and/or stereo sound, often presented in a dual-layer format compatible with both standard CD players (at standard resolution) and SACD-equipped players like the DVD-HD841 (for full-resolution playback).

As an antipiracy measure, the DVD-HD841 performs its own decoding of both DVD-Audio and SACD signals, passing high-resolution analog, not digital, audio to your integrated amplifier or surround receiver. This means you'll need an audio/video receiver with multichannel analog-audio inputs to appreciate multichannel DVD-A and SACD releases.

Enjoy peerless multichannel, surround-sound audio from DVD-Audio and SACD media.

A set of stereo and a set of multichannel analog-audio outputs route audio from DVD-A/SACD media as well as from Dolby Digital- and DTS-encoded DVDs to your AV receiver. If you're not planning to use the DVD-A/SACD capability for multichannel programming, both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (one each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for simpler connection with your receiver.

Another handy feature is the player's EZ View letterbox eliminator, which lets you enjoy full-screen pictures on 4:3 aspect-ratio TVs--even when you're watching widescreen DVDs. Composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, DVI digital video interconnect, stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, and warranty information.

Product Description:
Get the most out of your HDTV by connecting it to this Samsung Progressive Scan DVD Player with High-Definition Upconversion. The player digitally up-converts the DVD video to use more of your HDTV's capabilities and its built-in scaler lets you select from three resolution options (720p, 768p or 1080i) for the best looking picture (your HDTV must have a DVI input for this feature to work). Its progressive scan feature creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, which provides higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating motion blur and distortion. Its set of A/V outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Other features include an EZ View letterbox eliminator, multiple format play capabilities, motion zoom, instant replay/skip and a multibrand compatible remote control. Imported. 16-7/8Wx1-15/16Hx11-3/8D".

Samsung DVD-HD841 HDTV-Compatible Upconverter DVD Player

Remanufactured Samsung DVD-HD841 HDTV-Compatible Upconverter DVD Player
Average customer rating:

To Use DVI you must have HDCP compliant TV\Monitor

Good Product

Don't overlook this player

A complete disappointment

Better than the best DVD players out there with my TV

Remanufactured Samsung DVD-HD841 HDTV-Compatible Upconverter DVD Player

Manufacturer: Samsung
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Product Features:

Remanufactured to like-new condition; includes 90-day warranty

High-resolution audio performance with Super Audio CD (SACD) and DVD-Audio decoding

720p, 768p, and 1080i upconversion from conventional DVD-Video images (for use with high-definition and HD-ready TVs)

DVI digital video output with cable

EZ View letterbox eliminator

ASIN: B0009MD8ZI

Amazon.com Product Description

Samsung's DVD-HD841 delivers scintillating video and audio performance at an eye-popping price. Between the unit's progressive-scan component-video and DVI digital-video outputs, sophisticated high-definition upconversion (from 480i/p DVD-Video to 720p, 768p, or 1080i, depending on your HDTV), and processing abilities for the audio-only SACD (Super Audio CD) and DVD-Audio formats, this player quite nearly does it all.

Enjoy peerless multichannel, surround-sound audio from DVD-Audio and SACD media.

A set of stereo and a set of multichannel analog-audio outputs route audio from DVD-A/SACD media as well as from Dolby Digital- and DTS-encoded DVDs to your AV receiver. If you're not planning to use the DVD-A/SACD capability for multichannel programming, both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (one each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for simpler connection with your receiver.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, DVI digital video interconnect, stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, and warranty information.

Customer Reviews:

To Use DVI you must have HDCP compliant TV\Monitor.......2006-09-21

I had difficulty with this unit. It would play DVD's I made myself, but not any store bought DVD's through the DVI Cable. I called up Samsung support and found out that unless your TV is HDCP compliant then it will not play store bought DVD's through the DVI Cable. This unit only up converts through the DVI cable, so unless your TV\Monitor is HDCP compliant, do not expect it to work properly. (HDCP is a copy protection built into your hardware to prevent copying of the Movie).

Good Product.......2006-07-19

I purchased this player for around 70 bucks shipped from an Ebay vendor last week. It was packaged as a recondition and arrived with new remote batteries and a DVI cable to boot. It was easy to setup with my Westinghouse 37inch LCD using DVI cable provided. I am no expert, but the picture looked fine to me and appeared to look sharper than an older non-upscaling DVD player we have for the old tube tv. With output settings at 1080I for the LCD and the HD841 it looked very good. I use a Harmony 880 remote for everything, so I cannot comment on the included remote.

I think this was a resonable choice to fill the gap until HD discs and players come down in price and become more commonplace.

Don't overlook this player.......2006-07-01

Earlier this week I received the factory referbished Samsung HD841. I have had a few days to use it and compare it to my other players, mainly my Philips 642, which have been excellent players for me. This Model does well. I don't understand why this model has such a rough reveiw. Note, this model has the DVI output, If your TV has an HDMI port, you will want to check out the Samsung HD 850 (identical otherwise). First, this model has component, composite and S-video hook ups, as well as the DVI port (still have to run seperate sound out with DVI). Also, this model does feature digital coax sound out and optical sound out as well for systems that can handle 5.1 THX. Many upconvert models do not have the digital outs on lower priced models. The picture quality is great, at 480p comparable with my Philips. Again, The upconvert works well out the DVI hook up to my TV, but to be honest, it is hard to tell any difference between it and a good 480p progressive scan player, at least on my tv which is a 23" 720p LCD. Menus also are a bit difficult to figure out at first as well. The user manual is less than impressive at explaining thing, in fact, it does not have an index. But, it the main thing is that the player is does perform well, and is a name brand product from samsung (I have had some offbrand experience and have had perfomace problems). THis player also appears to have DivX available on it, not noted in the product discription, so that was a suprise as well. This will allow the use of MP4 movie files. The remote again is bigger and at first more difficult than my other players, but after a day or so it actually is better because many of the features are available to change at the push of a button instread of going through the menus. In all, I will continue to explore this new player, but in all it seems to be a quality product that has received some bad flack. So give it a chane, the prices are good currently, quality has been good, and it is a Samsung.
Note to the technosavy: I have not had luck using the component upconvert code that is available on other web sites, so I am using my DVI input for upconvert. Also, the new Blue ray (HD 1080p) DVD players are out, so if you have the expensive hi res tvs that can handle this, you might want to wait and save till you can get the new DVD players.
Note 2: the factory referbished models come with a DVI cable, a 20-30 dollar value that many don't come with.

A complete disappointment.......2006-05-25

I've had this player for a year now and it's a real dud. It's got a terrible remote pickup, bad menus and worst of all, it resets some of its settings while your watching a DVD. Stay away from this disaster.

Better than the best DVD players out there with my TV.......2006-04-03

OK let me tell everyone my story. I purchased a WestingHouse 37" HD LCD Monitor that has 2 DVI Inputs. I have my computer hooked up using DVI 1080P which is superb and this DVD player hooked up to the 2nd DVI 1080I input. This DVD player works perfectly. I do agree with a couple of the critizisms posted earlier (I'm reading everybodys) like the rewindind, fastforwarding is choppy and impossible to stop precisely where you want it to, but who cares. I do have to directly point the remote just right to it, but I was never bothered by it (Maybe it's because of location i have it in)...

but all in all I have purchased the FIVE MOST EXPENSIVE/BEST HDMI DVD players money can buy! from Best Buy ($179 LG, $159 Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, etc) that did not detect my TV correctly! I had to return all DVD players because of this annoyance! On all these DVD players I had to keep configuring the 1080i everytime! It would never save the setting! and each had good things over the others and bad things over others (cosmetic, configuration issues). I called my TV WestingHouse support and was told I must use a DVI connection DVD player for it to detect it properly (so I wouldn't have to keep configuring it) cause the HDMI to DVI cable converter will not work (I was using a $179 Monster cable too!! that I purchased for these FIVE DVD players..)I couldn't believe this DVD player was only $50 (which I got for $39 as a winning bid actually) and I got a FREE DVI cable! OMG!! And I actually thought this DVD player functioned better than all the other 5 DVD players.. but again, this is probably for my TV. This is a jackpot DVD player to own if you have the WestingHouse LCD for $50 or less.. You save $50-$180 on a DVI cable depending on brand and $50-$130 on a HD upconversion DVD player you would buy from Best Buy (which you HAVE to get HDMI is why) I have watched hundreds of movies so far on this DVD player and 1-3 movies on each of the FIVE other DVD players (I have local instore blockbuster pass that I use daily - [yes i'm a movie freak]) so far and all have worked perfectly in 1080i 1920x1080 resolution and I saw no difference in picture quality compared to all the other DVD players. I have not complained at all about anything on this DVD player while using it. [Maybe just little on pointing the remote directly at it- but not enough to complain about-other DVD players were same at this]

I am excited to write this review after [...] I went through last year on going back and forth to Best Buy and trying ALL their UpConversion DVD players they had and getting this DVD player for less than $50 WITH THE DVI CABLE!!!

Thank you!

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