The Samsung DVD-HD850 is a high-definition conversion DVD player, making it ideal for those who own a digital TV and are looking to get the maximum performance from their existing DVD collection.

The DVD-HD850 upgrades standard DVD resolution to 1,080i, 720p, or 768p signals, so users can enjoy an HD-comparable picture with about double the resolution provided by ordinary progressive scan players. The unit's HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) output offers a superior link with any A/V source and provides standard and high-definition video along with multichannel digital audio. The resulting picture quality from the DVD-HD850 is excellent, noticeably superior to images generated by ordinary progressive scan players. Images are rendered in sparkling detail with warm, rich colors.

As well as delivering exceptional images, the DVD-HD850 is itself a good-looking unit. The player is finished in eye-catching silver and will add a stylish look to any home theater setup. This single-disc unit offers comprehensive disc compatibility as well.

In addition to DVD movies, the DVD-HD850 can read DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, SVCD, and VCD. It is equally adept with audio formats, including standard CD, CD-R/RW, and discs loaded with MP3 and WMA digital audio files. The DVD-HD850 is also compatible with JPEG picture discs. Insert a disc filled with favorite JPEG images and the player will create a digital slideshow on the TV screen.

The DVD-HD850 provides plenty of playback features, and Samsung's EZ View Letterbox eliminator will display full-screen images of widescreen DVD on a 4:3 TV screen without the black bars across the top and bottom. The DVD-HD850's coaxial and optical digital audio outputs allow Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound signals to route to a full-feature home theater receiver for multichannel surround sound.

For those with a digital TV and a large library of DVD who want a markedly better picture compared to average progressive scan players, the Samsung DVD-HD850 makes a good-value choice as a home DVD player.

Warranty
1 year parts and labor