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- Upconverting, mult-format progressive scan DVD player; measures 16.9 x 1.77 x 9.8 inches (WxHxD)
- Transforms standard DVD to HD-quality video--720p, 1080i formats
- Compatible with DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG
- Outputs: 1 HDMI, 1 component, 1 S-Video, 1 composite, 1 coaxial audio, 1 optical audio
- Supports both Dolby Digital and DTS encoded DVDs
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Product Description:
Samsung DVD-HD860 Up-converter DVD Player. This super slim Up-converter DVD Player ofer its consumers a simple, single-cable connection of uncompressed digital video, thanks to HDMI outputs. It also boasts of HD JPEG playback for viewing crystal clear photos in the comfort of your home theater. This DVD player fits the bill perfectly.With the Samsung DVD-HD860 Hi-Def Conversion DVD Player, you'll get the very best in Digital video. Get a better entertainment center experience, with its 720p/1080i conversion; you'll get incredible picture quality from your DVDs. The HDMI connection makes it easy to hook up your Samsung DVD-HD860 without facing a mess of tangled wires. Amazon.com Product Description:
Enjoy your favorite DVD movies in high definition without having to wait for Blu-Ray and HD-DVD players with the affordable Samsung DVD-HD860 single-disc, progressive scan DVD player--the perfect partner to your HD-capable LCD or plasma TV. Where standard DVD players (even progressive scan models) provide just 480 lines of resolution, the DVD-HD860 will "upconvert" the picture to 720p or 1080i--taking full advantage of your HD television's sparkling resolution. This elegantly slim unit can also play a wide range of disc and file formats and offers a number of playback convenience features, including bookmarking, multiple camera angles, and folder accessibility on MP3/WMA-formatted discs. The DVD-HD860 upconverts a standard DVD's native resolution (480p) to output close to high-definition formats (720p/1080i). To achieve that higher resolution, the player fills in additional image data by assessing existing pixels and intelligently predicting what the surrounding pixels should look like. Because the upconversion process occurs in the digital domain, no data is lost (compared with analog conversion) and the resulting image is close to pristine. To produce an upconverted picture, your high-def TV must have an HDMI connection (and HDCP support)--the 720p/1080i choice is only available when using the HDMI cable (which is not included). Also note that the DVD-HD860 is not a high-definition DVD player (i.e., not to be confused with Blu-Ray and HD-DVD players, which play specially formatted high definition discs), so it will work with your existing DVD library. This player is compatible with a wide range of disc formats, including DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW, VCD, and SVCD, as well as MP3, WMA, and JPEG file formats. Compression rates supported for MP3 are from 128-192 kbps and for WMA from 64-192 kbps. JPEG files can be seen in a slide show with intervals of 6, 12, or 18 seconds between images; and you can zoom in (2x or 4x) on an image or rotate it 90-degrees clockwise. The bookmark function lets you mark and store up to three scenes at a time for easy recall. Instant replay shows you the previous 10 seconds of the movie again--in case you missed something important. Instant skip jumps ahead 10 seconds--in case you want to miss something. And parental control lets you set a password that must be given before a password-protected disc can be viewed. It features the following video and audio connections: - Composite AV Out (RCA): 1
- S-Video Out: 1
- Component video Out: 1
- HDMI AV Out: 1
- Coaxial digital audio Out: 1
- Optical digital audio Out: 1
Tech Talk
HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats--standard (SDTV), enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV). HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a system for protecting DVD content outputted via DVI/HDMI from being copied. It provides a secure digital link between a video source (PC, DVD. etc) and a display device (TV, projector, etc). Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made. High Definition Formats: The most common high-def (HD) video format is 720p, which displays video at 720 vertical by 1280 horizontal pixels. The "p" denotes that it is progressive scan, meaning that all video lines are filled at the same time. The 1080i format displays video at 1080 vertical by 1920 horizontal pixels, and the "i" means that it is interlaced (the old-school way of presenting video where the screen scans the odd-numbered video lines first, then the even-numbered lines). The 1080p format has the same pixel resolution as 1080i, but it is a progressive scan format and thus has a constant vertical resolution of 720 lines. What's in the Box
Upconverting DVD player, remote control (with batteries), AV cable, printed operating instructions Warranty
1 year parts, 90 days labor | | | | |
Rating:  - Samsung DVD-HD860 Upconverting DVD Player Review
By Manny M. Agah ()
I\'ve connected this DVD player to my 32-inch Sharp widescreen HDTV with HDMI cable, which creates a stunning picture when playing a high-quality DVD. The remote is also very user-friendly. Rating: - Love the compact size
By Bill D. (Knoxville, TN)
This is a great DVD player that fits perfectly under my small tv in the bedroom. Slim and compact. The upconverting is nice and it remembers where you left off in your movie when you put that disk back in. Rating:  - This is the worst DVD player I\'ve ever owned
By Daniel Orzechowski (Massachusetts, USA)
- It takes around fifteen seconds (!) to begin viewing a DVD after inserting it
- The pause while switching layers on a dual-layer DVD is longer than on other players I\'ve owned
- It will randomly freeze while playing audio CDs (this is not a problem with the discs - they are in pristine condition and can be played by any other CD/DVD player in the house)
- Front panel buttons are poorly designed (there are no menu navigation buttons, but there\'s a \'video select\' button to switch between outputs? Who uses that more than once a year?) and don\'t always seem to function as expected (pressing the Power button doesn\'t seem to do anything while the disc tray is open). Rating: - so very disappointed
By Katie Hickam (carbondale, IL)
We loved this DVD player for the first 6 months, then it the power started shutting off randomly. I did every troubleshooting thing I could think of, and came up with nothing. I also went to the Samsung website, and tried to find help there and came up with N-O-T-H-I-N-G! We bought the DVD player b/c we bought a Samsung HD flatscreen TV (love it-- no problems). However, this is our second samsung dvd player- hated the first one too! I should have known! The first one was several years ago-- thought it was a fluke. For as much $$ as this one was I can\'t believe how much this one SUCKS! I am going back to buying cheap DVD players. I am so mad! The power won\'t stay on for more than 1 or 2 minutes! NOT WORTH THE $$$$$$$ Rating: - HD860, a good buy
By Scott M. Reifschneider (Kent Ohio)
I had an old progressive scan DVD player by Memorex. That older player gave a good picture on 720p hd at 480p. I however wanted to utiliuze my TV as best I could while Blu-Ray and HD duke it out like Beta-Max and VHS. I decided on this unit after reading consumer reviews and profressionals as well. I am very pleased. I have not experienced the freezing as described by some and have had no problems at all since purchasing one. My television does not convert the digital sound through it\'s DVI port but the sound from the stero plugs is a marked improvement over my old player. The sound is layered more than before, warmer and crisper. The picture needs to be adjusted to 720p or 1080i each time the player is turned off via remote. Not a big deal, though it would be nice if the player detected the TV max res and upgraded automaticaly, but, a minor task. I watched LOTR Fellowship after hooking it up and I was blown away at the sharpness of the picture, the clarity, the richness of color and the details of the sets and costumes that had been hiding. It was like watching some scenes for the first time with the improved sound and picture quality. I would definately recommend this item if you want to upgrade the viewing of DVD\'s if you have a 720 on up, other wise stick with a progressive scan. You must have an HDMI or DVI port on your TV to get the upgrades above 480. I am very pleased with this product and am surprised at how Samsung has improved over the years. I had trouble with set up and received excellent customer service.
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