Samsung DVD-V1000 DVD-VCR Combo
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Manufacturer: SAMSUNG
Price at amazon.com:
List price $299.99
- DVD player and 4-head VCR, compatible with S-VHS, VCDs, CD-R, and MP3 audio
- 400x speed rewind; 16-event/1-year timer recording; records non-copy-protected DVD to VHS
- Component-video, composite-video, and S-video outputs offer optimal connection with compatible DVD player
- Virtual surround sound simulates 5-speaker sound using only 2 speakers; DTS digital output for DTS-enhanced DVDs
- Measures 17 x 4 x 14.3 inches (W x H x D)
Product Description:
Combine the best of two worlds of video into one component--and save space--with the Samsung DVD-V1000 DVD-VCR Combo. You can even watch a DVD while simultaneously recording a TV program to the VCR. The DVD features include component-video out and dual laser pick-up system, while the VCR side features 4 heads, hi-fi stereo, 400x speed rewind, and front A/V input jacks for downloading video from a camcorder. You can also use the Samsung DVD-V1000's DVD player to play back audio CDs as well as CD-R discs that you burn from your PC with MP3 audio files. It's also compatible with VCDs. DVD features: 10-bit video digital to analog converter and 27MHz advanced digital filter Playback of 96KHz/24-bit sources DTS digital output for DTS-enhanced DVDs Continued audio during 2x speed playback VCR features: Playback of S-VHS tapes at better-than-standard resolution. 16-event/1-year timer recording Time-remaining counter, real-time counter Overall system features: Composite, S-Video, and component-video outputs for high connectivity and optimum performance RF inputs and outputs for connection to all TVs--new or old Records from DVD to VHS (unless DVD is copy protected with Macrovision) English/French/Spanish onscreen programming Remote controls both DVD and VCR decks Tech Talk Four-head VCR: A VCR requires two video heads to record a picture. With four heads, a VCR can perform special effects like slow motion and freeze frame, and it is optimized for recording and playback in both the SP (2-hour) and SLP (6-hour) modes. You'll also get a better picture from rental videos with a four-head VCR. Hi-fi VHS: The standard VHX format with Dolby Surround Pro-Logic encoded in the stereo audio channels, which produces near-CD-quality sound. You'll need an A/V receiver with Dolby Surround Pro-Logic decoding to take full advantage of this feature. VCD: Video CD (VCD) is a video standard that can store audio and video to a compact disc (rather than a DVD disc) using MPEG-1 compression. You can fit up to 74 minutes of video with audio onto a VCD-formatted CD, but you can expect the video quality to be similar to that of a VHS videotape. What's in the Box Samsung DVD-V1000 DVD/VCR combo, remote control with two AA batteries, RCA cable for audio/video connection, RF (radio frequency) antenna, and user's manual.
From the Manufacturer Samsung's DVD-V1000 is designed for maximum versatility and convenience. This two-in-one unit adds both a DVD player and a VCR to your entertainment system in the same shelf space as a single component. Since the two players share a single chassis, hookup to your television requires only a single component-, composite-, or S-video connection. The DVD-V1000 lets you play your favorite VHS tapes and most disc media, including audio and video CDs, CD-Rs, and DVD-videos. A simple joystick remote... read more
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You can also use the Samsung DVD-V1000's DVD player to play back audio CDs as well as CD-R discs that you burn from your PC with MP3 audio files. It's also compatible with VCDs.
DVD features:
- 10-bit video digital to analog converter and 27MHz advanced digital filter
- Playback of 96KHz/24-bit sources
- DTS digital output for DTS-enhanced DVDs
- Continued audio during 2x speed playback
- Playback of S-VHS tapes at better-than-standard resolution.
- 16-event/1-year timer recording
- Time-remaining counter, real-time counter
- Composite, S-Video, and component-video outputs for high connectivity and optimum performance
- RF inputs and outputs for connection to all TVs--new or old
- Records from DVD to VHS (unless DVD is copy protected with Macrovision)
- English/French/Spanish onscreen programming
- Remote controls both DVD and VCR decks
Tech Talk
- Four-head VCR: A VCR requires two video heads to record a picture. With four heads, a VCR can perform special effects like slow motion and freeze frame, and it is optimized for recording and playback in both the SP (2-hour) and SLP (6-hour) modes. You'll also get a better picture from rental videos with a four-head VCR.
- Hi-fi VHS: The standard VHX format with Dolby Surround Pro-Logic encoded in the stereo audio channels, which produces near-CD-quality sound. You'll need an A/V receiver with Dolby Surround Pro-Logic decoding to take full advantage of this feature.
- VCD: Video CD (VCD) is a video standard that can store audio and video to a compact disc (rather than a DVD disc) using MPEG-1 compression. You can fit up to 74 minutes of video with audio onto a VCD-formatted CD, but you can expect the video quality to be similar to that of a VHS videotape.
What's in the Box
Samsung DVD-V1000 DVD/VCR combo, remote control with two AA batteries, RCA cable for audio/video connection, RF (radio frequency) antenna, and user's manual.Average Customer Rating: 
Comment: For the price, it is well worth it Rating:
I am really enjoying my Samsung DVD VCR combo. It has relieved me of the clutter of having separate players. The picture quality for both the DVD and VCR is good, but I would say you HAVE to read and use the manual! Do not just try to figure it out on your own, the manual is easy to use. For example you have to be aware of which player you are using... I clicked "play" and meant to play the VCR but the machine was set on DVD and I could not figure out why the VCR was not playing, till I realized the setting was on DVD. (I am also using the DVD as a CD player and it is adequate, though not great. I am definately going to buy a CD player!)
But for the purpose of basically being able to play DVDs and VCR tapes, and for taping on a VCR this is a very cute and worthwhile investment. I am very very happy with it! And now the price is even lower, so I would most definately recommend it.
Comment: Excellent value and extraordinary features. Rating:
The Samsung V1000 comes with the rarest of features - a well written manual. While most features are intuitive, it's nice to be able to refer to the manual for some of the advanced features like setting DVD bookmarks, dynamic compression, and programmed playback.
The V1000 flawlessly detected my home-burned CD's and MP3's and switched automatically without fuss to any and all commercial media. The front and rear panel aux video/audio inputs are nice for camcorder connections and multiple video/audio sources. Two digital audio outs and S Video along with all the standard outputs seems pretty remarkable for a combo unit at this price.
The remote is laid out well and programmed itself for compatibility with my TV with just 3 button pushes.
There was one mechanical problem - the display circuit board had popped out during shipping so that the top half of the display couldn't be seen. The case and front panel came off easily and I just pushed the circuit board back into place. However, since this display board has no mechanical restraint (i.e. screws or clips) I suspect this is a fairly common problem. The fix only took 3 or 4 minutes but might be daunting for someone unfamiliar with a phillips screwdriver. Internally, the unit is cleanly laid out. The V1000 uses a ROM based operating system. The unit I purchased was manufactured 5/01 and had a ROM that appeared to be marked version 2. That probably means they've found most of the bugs.
Comment: Not long lasting. Rating:
We purchased our combo about 1 year ago. The price was outstanding being that you get both the dvd and vcr. Well, it now won't play the dvd's. The company has offered to fix it for a "nice" fee, which turned out to be more than we paid. So needless to so we will now have a combo piece and a seperate DVD player. Not so convienant anymore.
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