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Samsung DVD-P401 Progressive-Scan DVD Player
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- Selected option
- Samsung DVD-P401 Progressive-Scan DVD Player
- SKU
- JC1027
Source specifications
- Brand
- Samsung
- Media Type
- CD, DVD
- Special Feature
- Compact
- Connectivity Technology
- RCA
- Item Weight
- 6.2 Pounds
- Audio Output Mode
- Stereo, Surround
- Input Video Compatability
- NTSC
- UPC
- 036725604018
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00036725604018
- Manufacturer
- SAMSUNG
The details
About this item
From the Manufacturer Samsung's affordably priced DVD-P401 progressive-scan DVD-Video player features state-of-the-art component-video outputs, a slim design, and a dual-laser pickup for compatibility with not only DVDs and CDs, but CD-Rs and CD-RWs as well. Topping this amazing player's feature set is its ability to perform true 3:2 pulldown through its component-video outputs, a true videophile feature. What is 3:2 pulldown? Some context: while movie film runs at 24 frames per second (fps), NTSC television signals run at 30 fps, requiring film's 24 frames to be adapted to 30 frames before you can watch movies on standard (U.S.) television. The solution developed by the video industry exploits the fact that the NTSC format uses two "fields" per frame of video. During the film-to-tape transfer, the telecine engineer mixes alternating sets of 3 and 2 video fields: the first frame of Progressive-scan output with true 3:2 pulldown; Component-video output; Dual-laser pickups for DVD-Video, CD, and CD-R playback; Plays MP3-encoded CDs (may not play all discs); Compact size (only 2.6 inches high); includes remote control Rated 3.6 out of 5.
- Progressive-scan output with true 3:2 pulldown
- Component-video output
- Dual-laser pickups for DVD-Video, CD, and CD-R playback
- Plays MP3-encoded CDs (may not play all discs)
- Compact size (only 2.6 inches high); includes remote control
From the manufacturer
Product details
From the Manufacturer Samsung's affordably priced DVD-P401 progressive-scan DVD-Video player features state-of-the-art component-video outputs, a slim design, and a dual-laser pickup for compatibility with not only DVDs and CDs, but CD-Rs and CD-RWs as well. Topping this amazing player's feature set is its ability to perform true 3:2 pulldown through its component-video outputs, a true videophile feature. What is 3:2 pulldown? Some context: while movie film runs at 24 frames per second (fps), NTSC television signals run at 30 fps, requiring film's 24 frames to be adapted to 30 frames before you can watch movies on standard (U.S.) television. The solution developed by the video industry exploits the fact that the NTSC format uses two "fields" per frame of video. During the film-to-tape transfer, the telecine engineer mixes alternating sets of 3 and 2 video fields: the first frame of a second's worth of film is placed on 3 fields of video; the next frame is placed on 2 fields, and so on, until all 60 fields of a single frame of a 30 fps signal are complete--resulting in a gentle "stretching" of the original 24 frames. While difficult to detect, this stretching is technically a distortion, and 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture on your component-video-equipped direct-view or projection TV
Highlights: Progressive-scan output with true 3:2 pulldown Component-video output Dual-laser pickups for DVD-Video, CD, and CD-R playback Plays MP3-encoded CDs (may not play all discs) Compact size (only 2.6 inches high); includes remote control
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Customer feedback: 3.6/5 average rating.
Review snippets: Having just purchased a Samsung Digital TV (Tantus Dynaflat, 27"), I wanted to take advantage of the progressive scan and 4:3 pulldown ability. The logical choice was to purchase a Samsung VCR with these attributes (to maintain remote compatibility, etc.). / First of all, one of my selection criteria was I had 3 1/4 slot to put this in. The specifications said" Slimline - 2.6 inches tall". Reality - it is 3.375 inches tall. Must be using a different kind of