Samsung DVD-V9500 DVD/VCR Dual Deck
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Features
• Space-saving, multiformat DVD/VCR combo
• Plays DVD movie, CD audio, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, and JPEG
• Up-converts standard DVD signals, improving them to near-high-definition quality
• Outputs: 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 component
• 16.9 x 3.4 x 11.1 inches (WxHxD) |
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Samsung DVD-V9500 DVD/VCR Dual Deck description
The Samsung DVD-V9500 combo unit lets you enjoy both your VHS and DVD libraries with one component. The hi-fi VCR offers MTS decoding, four video heads, three VHS recording settings (SP, SLP, and auto), auto tracking adjustment, and quasi S-VHS playback. The DVD-V8500 also offers a wide spectrum of playback formats, including DVD movie, CD audio, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, and JPEG. It includes front-panel AV inputs, enabling you to connect a digital video camcorder for easy recording to VHS tape. The DVD-V9500 also upconverts standard DVD signals, improving them to near-high-definition quality, making it a great match for use with plasma, LCD, and DLP televisions The DVD-V9500 also offers 10-bit 54-MHz DAC for high-quality video recording and playback and selectable 480p/720p/768p/1080i output via HDMI digital interface. HDMI makes an uncompressed digital RGB connection from the source to the screen. By eliminating conversion to an analog signal, it delivers an unblemished image. The non-degraded signal reduces flicker and leads to a clearer picture. It also provides optical and coaxial digital audio outputs for Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel surround sound, as well as the following video connections: - Composite AV (RCA) Out: 1
- Composite AV (RCA) Out: 1
- S-Video Out: 1
- RF: input and output (tuner pass through only)
What's in the Box
DVD player/VCR combo, remote control (with batteries), power cable, AV cable, printed operating instructions |
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Samsung DVD-V9500 DVD/VCR Dual Deck Customer Reviews
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A capable DVD/VCR combo with upconversion
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I bought this unit about six months ago because I wanted to simplify the connections and use the HDMI cable. At the time, this and the Toshiba 593 were the only units available with an HDMI connection.
If you want upconversion from the DVDs 480i scanning to 720p or 1080i, then you must use the HDMI connector. Conversely, any DVD unit with an HDMI connector is an upconversion unit. Got it? The VCR will only play through the RFI or composite video connection. HDMI does not support VHS, nor was it ever meant to (ignore the other reviewer that had this "problem" and thought it was a bad unit).
The unit itself has functioned well. Once you wade through the thick owner's manual, understanding how the unit works does not seem to be a problem. Could the oncreen menus and programming functions be easier -- yes. But it is not bad, and every manufacturer does it a little differently. One great thing about the remote is that it is a multi-brand remote and is usable with most brands of TV sets. I hate having to use multiple remotes to turn on or operate this and that. Most other DVD/VCR combos have a single brand remote. Beware of this. Another minor nit is that when you have programmed the VCR for recording, there is no indicator light on the front panel. It will record as programmed, but you do not know if the timer is set. Annoying.
The upconverted picture is nice -- no more black bars on the top, bottom or sides. No more flattened images that look unreal. It is not true HD, but I'm not complaining. I refuse to jump on board Blu-ray or HDDVD because I hate these freakin' format wars.
I've got some nitpicks that may or may not be a big thing for you. The resume function only works if you keep the disk in and the power on. Its annoying to do a chapter search and find the place you left off at the next day. I've got a JVC DVD/VCR combo that will remember where you left off even if the disc has been removed and the power turned off. And it will do it for the last THIRTY discs. IMO, Sammy dropped the ball on this one. Also, in order to program or navigate the menu, you must go through the HDMI connection and select the appropriate TV input. Not a big problem, but why must I do this if I'm programming the VCR?
Reliability still remains to be seen. Nobody, I mean nobody has a warranty longer than 90 days for labor or parts for one year. Lets face it. DVD players and VCRs are now considered throwaway commodities. They are built cheaply. What manufacturer will build it like a tank and then sell it for $100-150? And I don't like the rip-off extended warranties. Maybe the best you can do is buy it with a credit card that has an extended warranty benefit, but those cards are getting scarce.
All in all, if you need a DVD/VCR combo with upconversion, this is the unit. Its not perfect, but it will do the job well. |
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