Samsung DVD511 DVD Player

Average customer rating:

Must have got one from a good batch

In hindsight, a great investment

""" SOLUTION FOR FREEZING and SKIPPING PROBLEMS """

STAY AWAY!

Slowly got worse

Samsung DVD511 DVD Player

Manufacturer: Samsung
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Product Features:

Limit 1 per customer

Dolby Digital and DTS output

24-bit/96 kHz audio digital-to-analog converter

10-bit video digital-to-analog converter

Optical digital-audio output; high-speed search: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x in forward or reverse (DVD); 4x, 8x (CD, Video CD)

ASIN: B00004TETU

Product Description

Have you ever wondered how you can create a home theater in your own home? Here your imagination becomes reality. Let's build our own Home Theater ourselves! A DVD player is the state of the art addition to your home entertainment system that allows you to watch a movie of more than 2 hours in length in the utmost quality from a 12-cm disc, the size of your standard CD. You can have the comforts of your home and also experience theater-like quality in picture and sound with digital audio and video with a DVD player.Samsung has established itself as leader in the DVD market by offering highly specified, well-designed machines at sensible prices. Samsung DVD player creates a level of excitement and experience that virtually turns your living room into a screening room. The DVD-511 player has the ability to playback DVD, CD, VCD, and SVCD formats. It features Zoom in on still & moving picture and 10-bit video digital-to-analog converter system that ensures precise playback of the high resolution DVD video signal. This player also boasts the remarkable sonic performance. High-speed 96kHz/24-bit audio digital-to-analog converter delivers pristine audio quality from every disc. Universal TV Remote Control with Joystick is also included.

Amazon.com Review

If you're seeking a good value in a budget DVD player, the Samsung DVD511 deserves serious consideration. Despite its Spartan appearance and modest price, this model does the DVD medium proud, and also proves a surprisingly sweet player with audio-disc recordings.

In our tests, it tracked even the trickiest action video disc (The Matrix) with aplomb and delighted the ears with accurate playback of acoustic jazz, classical, and folk CDs.

All the essentials of a versatile player are on board. You'll enjoy clean-looking, multispeed fast scan and slow-motion picture modes in both forward and reverse directions. Plus it has sharp still frames, which are user selectable by field or frame, or automatically chosen by the machine for whichever looks best with the image grabbed. There's even an auto-resume feature that picks up right where you stopped if you turn off the player and then come back to a movie later.

We were also happy to discover some useful features here that are usually lacking even on much more expensive machines. For example, during double speed (2x) fast scan, this Samsung samples and plays snatches of dialogue in normal speed and pitch. The sound is out of sync with the picture, and some of the conversation is lost. But the gist of the dramatic matter usually comes through and the voices don't sound like Mickey and Minnie. (In case you're not into hearing the audio while the video's in slow-mo or fast-forward mode, the sound-play mode is defeatable.)

Picture zoom on the Samsung DVD511 is also better than most DVD players. Mr. Home Director (that's you) can go in for your own private close-up either on the fly (with the program running) or more easily, after hitting the still button--with a frozen image already locked on screen. Move the cursor over the segment of the picture of special interest, tap the zoom button, and up it grows to fill the screen (but beware of the digital blur.)

The menu system is unusually versatile, as well. This DVD player displays operating modes, not only in the expected, user-switchable English, Spanish, and French languages, but also in Italian, German, and Dutch.

A screensaver goes on automatically (fading the opening screen in, then out) whenever the player is stopped for more than one minute. That's an especially important feature to have if this DVD player is going to be connected to a big-screen rear-projection set that's more susceptible to image burn-in. The player shuts itself down if abandoned for more than 30 minutes.

Samsung stands behind the DVD511 with a full one-year warranty on parts and labor for the original owner. Most brands usually deliver one-year free replacement on parts, but only 90 days coverage on labor.

You might notice a couple of small shortcomings on the rear jack-pack, though it's nothing too serious. There's just one set of analog audio-video outputs, and only one digital sound output (fiber optic) to funnel the PCM audio stream coming off Dolby Digital, DTS, and CD discs. However, although the DVD511 doesn't offer component video outputs, the single S-video output jack delivers quite the pristine picture.

Since most users will start off plugging this player into a conventional stereo rig, stereo TV, or Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound receiver, we went the analog sound route in our tests. The DVD511 did an extremely good job of down-converting DVD's native 5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks to 4-channel matrix Pro Logic. Channel separation was still very clear and dramatically tingly when fed some well-engineered content.

And some surround-style kicks are obtainable even when you're listening in a two-channel (stereo) setup. Just tap the 3-D button on the remote, which activates the Spatializer circuitry. This "psycho-acoustic" surround effect tricks the brain (with time delay cues) into thinking that sound is coming from the sides of the room as well as the front, where the speakers are situated. Just remember to sit dead center between the speakers for the ultimate, killer effect. However, you may also notice a tradeoff in body (signal) warmth when the 3-D is engaged.

All in all, as bargain machines go, the Samsung DVD511 is a honey.

Pros:

Winning sight and sound performance
Easy zoom operation
Longer warranty than most players

Cons:

Small remote, not backlit
Minimalist jack pack
Plain Jane styling

Amazon.com Product Description

The Samsung DVD511 high-resolution DVD player incorporates a 10-bit video digital-to-analog converter and a 96 kHz, 24-bit audio digital-to-analog converter to ensure precise playback and pristine audio quality from every disc. Left/right audio output terminals let you use the unit with a Dolby Pro Logic receiver, so the typical six-channel Dolby Digital signal is mixed down to a compatible Pro Logic signal. A 2x audio playback allows the soundtrack to be heard even when you are fast-forwarding the video at twice the normal speed. You can even magnify portions of any image either two or four times the normal size without affecting playback.

Standard S-video, composite-video, and optical digital outputs are included. The full-function remote control comes with two AA batteries.

Samsung offers a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

Customer Reviews:

Must have got one from a good batch.......2006-01-07

After reading all of the horror stories, I guess mine came from a good batch. Not only does it play prerecorded DVD's without skipping, it also plays those I record on my PC without a hitch.
In fact, yesterday I recorded a movie for my Grandson and I couldn't even play it back on my PC so I thought it was a bad copy. Took it out of my PC and gave it a shot on his Samsung and it played just like a prerecorded movie that you would buy in the store.
So I guess it is hit and miss and mine is a hit.

In hindsight, a great investment.......2004-02-20

I figured since longevity is a major issue in all electronics purchases as well as performance, I can now say having owned this dvd player for over three years now with practically every day usage, I am proud to say it is still going strong. Once every several months it did skip or freeze when fast forwarding (for some reason 4x as fast wasn't as amenable as 2 or 8 or 16), but all I had to do was pop out the dvd, give it a quick wipe and pop it back in again. As far as features go, I still find it amazing that the frame advance and zoom features aren't standard on other more expensive models. In all, I feel I've gotten my money's worth 20 times over for this price.

""" SOLUTION FOR FREEZING and SKIPPING PROBLEMS """.......2003-03-04

Only solution for skipping and freezing is to be change "board"! I don't know what it is and is it something like the mainboards in computers but the technical service of Samsung told me that they changed it and now it is "perfect"!

STAY AWAY!.......2003-02-07

JUST STAY AWAY OF IT! DVD511 IS GREAT ON THE FIRST HALF OF MOVIES BUT AFTER A 1 OR 1,5 HOURS LATER IT ALWAYS SKIPS AND FREEZES! I SENT IT 4-5 TIMES BACK AND SPEND [$$$] TO FIX BUT THEY COULDN'T!!! THIS WAS MY FIRST SAMSUNG PRODUCT AND NOW I HATE SAMSUNG! BELIEVE ME; FOREVER "SONY"!

Slowly got worse.......2002-08-25

I got this DVD as a Christmas present in 2000. It started out fine with playing DVDs. Eventually after using it for a while I began to notice some skips, mainly when it tried switching between tracks on the DVDs. It didn't bother me a whole lot considering it was a gift and all, but rather annoying no doubt. Well...I've still got this DVD player (not more much longer I must say!). Just yesterday I was watching Atlantis on it with my sister, I had to stop it because of visitors and many hours later I came back to finish the movie. Well to my surprise now it won't read any of my DVDs, but it will still read audio CDs for some reason. I've unplugged the thing and even tried the old playstation trick of turning it upside down. I'm guessing it just decided to die on me for no reason because I'm not sure what happened to this thing, it was working perfectly fine earlier. But when it does try to read the discs now (more like failing at reading them) it is much louder than usual. Unfortunately, the one year limited warrenty is up on this thing, so is it's life!

Average customer rating:

Good product
Great Product!
Samsung DVD Model 711 - AVOID !! AVOID!! AVOID!!
Acceptable DVD Player
My parents love it!

Samsung DVD711 DVD Player

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Product Features:

Component Video Output Terminals
Integrated MP3 Decoder System
Dolby Digital /DTS Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Outputs
Universal Joystick Remote Control
Jog/shuttle dial control system

ASIN: B00004TEUF

Product Description

Samsung's new DVD711 brings advanced features and premium performance to a popular price point. In order to meet the highest system requirements, the DVD711 uses the latest component Video output terminals, High-resolution Audio and Video DACs, and DTS compatible Optical and Coaxial digital audio output terminals. A dual Laser Diode allows playback of CD-R discs. Key components, including the Dual Laser Diode Pickup, compatible with CD-R, the Disc Mechanisms and key LSI devices were developed by Samsung engineers specifically to enhance performance first. Of course, advanced features are also included, from the ergonomic universal joystick remote controller and jog shuttle functions, to the new On-screen display that makes controlling elaborate DVD features simple. There is even a screen saver function to prevent involuntary damage to your TV Screen when no disc is present. The DVD711 is your best choice when cost-effective performance is your goal.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Samsung DVD711 high-resolution DVD player incorporates a 10-bit video digital-to-analog converter and a 96 kHz, 24-bit audio digital-to-analog converter to ensure precise playback and pristine audio quality from every disc. Left/right audio output terminals let you use the unit with a Dolby Pro Logic receiver, so the typical six-channel Dolby Digital signal is mixed down to a compatible Pro Logic signal. The virtual 3D sound system uses 5.1-channel DVD information and simulates surround sound using just a pair of standard speakers.

The 2x audio playback allows any soundtrack to be heard even when you are fast-forwarding the video at twice the normal speed. You can also magnify portions of any image either two or four times the normal size without affecting playback. The Samsung DVD711's dual laser diode pickup system provides accurate playback of both DVD and CD sources, enabling the player to read both CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Standard S-video, composite-video, and optical digital outputs are included. The set of component-video outputs provides an optimum connection between the Samsung DVD711 and a TV set with component-video inputs. The universal joystick remote control comes with two AA batteries. Additionally, the jog-shuttle dial control system lets you scan forward and backward or pause quickly and intuitively.

Samsung offers a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

Customer Reviews:

Good product.......2003-06-04

Had it for a couple of years with no trouble at all,wide range of features,great picture

Great Product!.......2002-07-18

I received this DVD player as a Christmas gift in Decemeber of 2000. It has worked almost flawlessly since, and I only had one DVD not work with it (Moulin Rouge), but I returned it and got another copy that did work, so I guess it really wasn't the player.

I am a huge fan of Samsung's remote control which has a little joystick--its a lot of fun to play with. Unlike Sony players, Samsung's fast-forward and reverse give you much more control (up to 32x) and actually tell you the speed (not just FF). The jog dial on the unit is also a nice touch, but I wish it could go frame-by-frame in reverse. The preouts (DTS and DD) are very clean sounding and will certainly suit the audiophile. The 3d sound is also very good. I already had a 5.1 speaker set up, but the 3d sounds adds another dimension of ambience and warmth. After reading a review on this very page, I learned that the Samsung was MP3 audio compatible despite the information on this site and the Samsung manual. After trying it for myself, I was impressed, although it can only play 100 tracks, which is still very good (especially for a player thats 1.5 years old).

The picture is just as good as the sound. I am using component video on my 32" flat-screen and the quality is superb--much better than the Apex models.

Samsung DVD Model 711 - AVOID !! AVOID!! AVOID!!.......2002-04-13

My wife and I received this as a wedding gift and really apreciated the gesture at the time. We have now owned this miserable excuse for a DVD player for over a year and have successfully watched maybe 3 DVD's out of dozens without it skipping and refusing to play the disk. I've heard stories about the US versions of this player skipping and the European one doesn't but don't take a chance. It skips on new and used DVD's. I can't think of many things more frustrating than finally finding that movie you have been wanting to see for weeks in the video store and renting it only to have it stop playing 3/4 of the way through. ... Do yourself a favor - don't buy one of these.

Acceptable DVD Player.......2002-02-23

This DVD Player is not that great but acceptable. I have not had any problem except it skips sometimes. OK for general use, I guess.

My parents love it!.......2002-01-28

This was a Christmas gift for my parents. My only complaint was that the instructions on how to set it up weren't as clear as we (the electronically handicapped) would have preferred. However after consulting my brother-in-law we got it to work. The picture and sound were great and now my parents go DVD shopping at least once a week.

And I have yet to buy MYSELF a DVD player....

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Recoton is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of branded home and mobile audio products, video and computer game accessories, and other consumer electronic accessories.

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Jensen's TV910 UHF/VHF antenna provides excellent reception for channels 2 to 69. Adjustable VHF and UHF elements allow fine tuning of reception through the channels, and a low-noise amplifier with variable gain control enhances weak stations.

A built-in A/B switch easily alternates between TV and another video device such as a game console, cable, or satellite. An attached 6-foot cable with "F" connector attaches to almost any TV.

Customer Reviews:

Same as others.......2006-03-14

I've found this antenna to offer nothing more than the power amps.

Best Bang for your (indoor) Buck.......2004-11-23

I have been quite satisfied with this antenna for about 4 years. Yes, the little blue power indicator light burned out after about a month, but so far it is the best indoor, TV-top antenna I have found. While recently shopping for an upgrade, I tried the newer (and more expensive) RCA ANT1250 model, featuring "dual gain controls" and "UHF reflector", but it did not even come close to outperforming this Jensen. As with any indoor antenna, do not expect your reception to have cable-like clarity, and of course some tweaking will be necessary to find the optimal orientation, but until you're ready to advance to the outdoor antenna scene, this Jensen should provide you with years of satisfactory television reception.

Gets all the DC HD channels.......2004-02-25

This antenna works great. I'm able to get all the D.C. High Definition channels. I can even get the Baltimore channels when I rotate it toward Baltimore. After spending over $200 trying other antennas, this was the answer for my HD reception in Fort Washington, MD

yeah.......2003-11-30

I disagree with some of the 1 star reviews below, but i have to say that, why a antenae, if you are buying off of amazon.com, with a *computer* than you obviously have enough money for that, unless someone gave it to you, oh wait interweb isn't free. yeah why would you ever buy a antenae, thats just plain dumb, go get a dish for 25 bucks somewhere. or cable, then you could share your interweb bill with you tv bill. Common sense people. anways Jensen isn't a very good brand, go RCA or sony all the way.

NOT much better than a ... RCA antenna.......2002-11-13

I have RCA antenna that I bought from ... it received few channels and was working fine ...
I bought Jensen TV910 antenna for more than twice of the price. It says Receives channels 2 - 69, but it received the same channels as RCA antenna, only few channels.

Product Description

Emmerson offers the EWW-7070 - a multi-system worldwide 4 head Hi-Fi VCR. It offers worldwide digital signal conversion and is capable of converting any NTSC, PAL or SECAM input signal into any NTSC, PAL, PAL M, PAL N or SECAM. The unit also offers the worldwide playback of any tape: NTSC, PAL or SECAM. Built-in time base correction ensures error-free output with full sync and color burst restoration. Other features include automatic input detection system, vertical lock tracking, internal voltage sensor and remote control.

Customer Reviews:

Careful with this one - No Tuner or Timer.......2000-04-22

You may miss from the spec sheet (as I did) that there is no tuner or timer on this machine. The converter works well but you will only use this as a secondary VCR.

Superb Converter!.......2000-03-31

Brillitan conversion quality when playing PAL I tapes (from UK). Couldn't possibly ask for any better playback! Highly recommended to anyone with British tapes.

Excellent purchase.......2000-03-30

While this VCR lacks many of the fancy options found on conventional VCR's, it's converting capability is excellent. Converting from PAL to NTSC3 was as simple as plugging it in, and the image was crystal clear. I tried the Samsung SV7000W and found it to be hard to operate (it took me some time just to figure out the standard playback channel was not channel 3 or 4). The Samsung also had an inferior and "jittery" picture. In a nutshell, the Emerson isn't much as a normal VCR, it has no fancy options, but for straight conversion purposes it performs quite well. I cannot vouch for any modes outside of PAL to NTSC3 or NTSC3 to NTSC3.

Not worth it.......2000-03-14

Forget the Emerson converting VCR - it's a piece of junk. Besides being flimsy (it is, afterall, an Emerson), this VCR does an inadequate job of converting different tape standards. It will allow you to view different tapes on American TVs and it is an inexpensive unit, but for $50-$100 more, why not purchase a converting VCR that will do more than a lousy job? There are, afterall, other VCRs that have this capability. If you are in the market for a converting VCR consider one of the many that Samsung manufactures. They are specialists in this field.

I wish there would be more choice at Amazon.com.......2000-03-13

Poor converting quality, lack of such common devices as timer and tuner make such VCR a senseless purchase, especially after $100 price increasing. But if you constantly receiving foreign tapes, you may wish to try this VCR, though it feels more like a player.

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HP D220 MICROTOWER P4-2.4 80GB ( DG265A#ABA )

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard (Consumables)
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
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ASIN: B0000ALFBW

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Combining reliability and affordability, the HP Compaq Business Desktop d220 microtower is a full-featured, compact PC built with proven technology that is ideal for basic applications and requirements.The HP Compaq Business Desktop d220 is designed to keep IT simple, with the choice of customizable or pre-configured solutions optimized for affordability and quality.

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Fujitsu Stylistic ST5031D Tablet PC - Pentium M 753 / 1.2 GHz ULV - Centrino - RAM : 512 MB - HD : 60 GB - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11a/b/g - Win XP Tablet PC 2005 - 10.4" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

Manufacturer: FUJITSU
ProductGroup: Personal Computer

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ASIN: B000BF5464

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Improving on the award-winning Tablet PC, the Fujitsu Stylistic ST5000 Tablet PC series offers technology advancements to keep pace with the versatility of today's mobile professionals. With its added security features such as an integrated fingerprint sensor (on 12" display models only), dedicated Smart Card slot, embedded Trusted Platform Module, Fujitsu Security Application Panel, and a Kensington lock slot; your data and assets are more secure. In addition, features such as display selections with greater than 160? viewing angles and a built-in dual mic array with noise cancellation software empowers you to work wherever your work takes you.

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Da-Lite Multiple Aspect Ratio Video - Letterbox Format 72" Diagonal Fixed Frame Vertical Masking System with Pro-Trim

Manufacturer: Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.
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Pro Imager. Motorized System for Masking NTSC Format to Letterbox Format.

System can be installed over Da-Lite's Imager, Da-Snap, Perm-Wall or rear projection screens or over any other permanently wall mounted screen (sold separately).

Masking fabric will mask the screen equally from top to bottom. Masking fabric will close symmetrically to correct format.

ASIN: B00028ZBKE

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Fixed frame screens transform ordinary living rooms into extraordinary home theaters and the Pro-Imager was designed for just this purpose. Engineered to accommodate a variety of popular aspect ratios, the Pro-Imager, in conjunction with a Da-Lite fixed frame screen, will take viewing to the next level. Optional Pro-Trim fabric frame covering will add the finishing touch to the installation and functionally eliminate light surrounding the viewing area. Choose between vertical masking, video to HDTV or letterbox, or horizontal masking HDTV to video.

Da-Lite Multiple Aspect Ratio Video - HDTV Format 72" Diagonal Fixed Frame Vertical Masking System with Pro-Trim

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Da-Lite Multiple Aspect Ratio Video - HDTV Format 72" Diagonal Fixed Frame Vertical Masking System with Pro-Trim

Manufacturer: Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.
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Pro Imager. Motorized System for Masking NTSC Format to HDTV Format.
System can be installed over Da-Lite's Imager, Da-Snap, Perm-Wall or rear projection screens or over any other permanently wall mounted screen (sold separately).
Masking fabric will mask the screen equally from top to bottom. Masking fabric will close symmetrically to correct format.

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