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... more
Digital Audio Format: Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output
Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 110 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003%
Compression Function: Yes
Remote control
Type: Universal remote control
Technology: Infrared
Features: Joystick, multi-brand compatibility
Manufacturer's product description
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. 10-bit video digital-to-analog converter system embedded into DVD 709 ensures precise playback of the high resolution DVD video signal. S-video output terminals provide the optimum connection between your DVD709 and an advanced direct view or projection TV system. Multi-angle viewing function allows simple selection of the available angles on selected DVD discs. A single button on the remote cycles between the available angles. 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. Most importantly, it accurately reproduces super audio discs that are recorded in the 96kHz/24-bit format. Left/right audio output terminals allow the DVD709 to be used with a Dolby Pro-Logic Receiver. The 6 channel Dolby Digital signal is automatically mixed down to a Pro-Logic compatible signal. Coaxial digital output terminal provides a direct connection to a full Dolby Digital receiver or external Digital-to-Analog converter. Both outputs are compatible with the DTS Surround sound format. Convenience features include Advanced On Screen Display Menu, Zoom in on still & moving picture, 3 Step Display Dimmer, Resume Play (Last Memory), Introscan Function in CD Playback Mode and Digest Function in VCD Playback Mode. Universal TV Remote Control with Joystick is also included.
Connections
Connector Type:
1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - rear
1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear
1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear
Miscellaneous
Cables Included:
1 x A/V cable
1 x S-Video cable
Power
Power Device: Power supply - integrated
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year
Advantages Looks nice Disadvantages Samsung have no respect for their customers
...I purchased myself a SamsungDVD709 player shortly after they were first released based upon the reccomendations of several magazines. Also, the fact that it looks pretty good.
Initially, I was extremely pleased with my purchase, having never experienced the DVD phenomonom. However, it all started to go wrong very quickly. I purchased "Something About Mary" which wouldn't work. thinking it was the DVD I returned it, only to be shown it working on another player. I contacted Samsungs so called "technical support". They had heard of the problem but hadn't got a clue what to do about it. They instructed me to leave my contact details and as soon as a fix was available they would contact me. Several weeks passed and still no contact. However, from digging around on the internet it became clear that a fix was available from Samsung yet I...
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Advantages Picture quality and Sound. Disadvantages The black lines at the top and bottom.
...I brought the samsung-709DVD player about a year ago and it still plays fine. I got it for christmas and I thought I would treat myself to It. The graphics on this machine is really good and the sound is outstanding. You can pause the DVD and it will still have a clear picture. There are alot of other features such as language setting, Screen size settings, Subtitles, surround sound and many more.
I have got nine DVD movies at the moment and the only thing wrong with my DVD player is that I get the two black lines, top and bottom of the screen which I dont like much. It might not be on all Samsung-709DVD players but it is on mine. When I brought the SamsungDVD player, it was £220, this was when they first came out but now you can get the player for about £180 I think. Anyway If you dont mind the black lines top and bottom then buy...
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6/12/2001
(7/2/2001)
Samsung dvd709
Review of SamsungDVD-709 by
Mrreview
taken from ciao.co.uk
Advantages well built,Multi region and easy to use Disadvantages none found
...I recently purchased this DVD player and am very impressed. I bought it from Bigsave.com for £209.00, and it is a multi region player. When I went into Dixons & Comet, they told me that they do not sell Multi region DVD players. The machine is well built, and has excellent freeze frame clarity, which allows you to zoom in on areas of the screen as well. The controls are easy to use and the insructions were clear and and consise which was an added bonus. If you are thinking of buying a DVD player then I recommend this one it is a winner, and the price is very competitive for a good quality multi region DVD Player. If you are looking for any faults well sorry, I cannot find any in this excellent machine....
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12/31/2000
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