Samsung DVD-P421 Progressive-Scan DVD Player

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Title : Samsung DVD-P421 Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Author : Samsung Electronics
Release Date : 20020328
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $169.99
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Editorial Reviews :
Samsung's affordably priced DVD-P421 DVD-Video player features state-of-the-art progressive-scan component-video outputs; an elegant, titanium-finished front panel; built-in MP3 decoding; and a dual-laser pickup for compatibility with not only DVDs and CDs, but CD-Rs and CD-RWs as well.
Video features
Topping this amazing player's features is its ability to perform true 3:2 pulldown through its component-video outputs, a videophile feature.

What is 3:2 pulldown? Some context: while movie film runs at 24 frames per second (fps), NTSC television signals run at 30 fps, requiring film's 24 frames to be adapted to 30 frames before you can watch movies on standard (U.S.) television. The solution developed by the video industry exploits the fact that the NTSC format uses two 'fields' per frame of video.

During the film-to-tape transfer, the telecine engineer mixes alternating sets of three and two video fields. The first frame of a second's worth of film is placed on three fields of video; the next frame is placed on two fields; and so on, until all 60 fields of a single frame of a 30 fps signal are complete--resulting in a gentle 'stretching' of the original 24 frames.

While difficult to detect, this stretching is technically a distortion, and 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects the distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture on your component-video-equipped direct-view or projection TV or monitor.

The progressive-scan feature displays all 480 video lines in one pass to provide high vertical resolution and flicker-free, high-density images. A feature called Screen Fit lets you inform the player of the appropriate aspect ratio of your TV or monitor (whether standard 4:3 or widescreen 16:9).

The unit also offers standard component outputs and S-video outputs, and a 10-bit video digital-to-analog converter ensures precision playback of high-resolution DVD signals.

Audio Features
In the audio realm, the DVD-P421's phantom surround circuit simulates surround sound through your TV or stereo speakers, while its 96 kHz/24-bit audio converters deliver pristine audio quality from DVDs and CDs. The back-panel Toslink optical and RCA coaxial terminals each pass a 96 kHz/24-bit audio stream for use with the latest high-end audio recordings (though be aware that your receiver must be able to decode your 96 kHz recordings if you use a digital connection there; otherwise, listen through the unit's stereo analog outputs).

The player's .25-inch stereo headphone output offers a convenient rotary volume control for optimal listening in private, and a 2x audio playback feature delivers clear, double-time sound for accurate audio cueing of your favorite scenes.

Connections
The DVD-P421 includes three sets of left/right analog-audio outputs for compatibility with stereo Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. This unit also supports both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel formats through its digital-audio outputs (one each of coaxial and optical) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver.

The back panel offers one output each for composite-video, S-video, and top-of-the-line component-video.

Other Features
The player's advanced navigation system offers additional flexibility in accessing DVD content, while motion zoom grants high magnification of selected screen areas without distortion and during real-time playback. Chapter digest generates thumbnail representative scene images, simplifying scene selection, and the included universal remote control (with one-touch joystick) operates the DVD-P421 as well as most TVs and VCRs.

Supplied accessories include a composite-video AV cable, instruction manual, remote control, and four AA batteries.

Buyer Reviews :
I am really satisfied with the quality of this player. The ease of use, options, and additional remote make this a very nice buy. The interface is great and the looks are very attractive. A smart buy at a smart price.

(by Brandon Currier)

Features/Technical Specs :
* Component Video output terminals with 3:2 pulldown progressive scan
* Dual Mode optical pickup compatible with CD-R/RW Media
* Integral MP3 decoder plays back music files from CD-R/W
* Convenient Jog/Shuttle dial located on front panel
* Full size stereo headphone output with rotary volume control

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