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Product Features
Initial IDM-830 8-Inch Portable DVD Player
Portable DVD player with 8-inch LCD screen; measures 8.3 x 1.2 x 5.8 inches (W x H x D)
Multi-aspect ratio playback capability (4:3 pan/scan, 4:3 letterbox, and 16:9 widescreen); multimedia zoom capability
Plays DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, Kodak Picture disc formats, and MP3 and JPEG digital file formats
Includes S-video, composite A/V output
Dolby Digital and DTS output
Product Review
Product Description
Initial's IDM-830 portable DVD player lets you decide when the movie starts wherever you are--in the kitchen, on a plane, or in the comfort of your own bed. The IDM-830 has an 8-inch active matrix LCD screen and S-video and composite A/V outputs so you can connect it to your home theater system. In addition to playing DVD movies and CD audio, the IDM-830 is compatible with DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and Kodak Picture disc formats and MP3 and JPEG digital file formatsVersatile Playback Formats
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, JPEG, Kodak Picture CD
Picture Quality
8-inch Active Matrix LCD Screen (TFT)
S-Video Output
Composite Video Output / Input
Sound Quality
Dolby Digital Sound Output
DTS Sound Output
HDCD Decoder
Optical Digital Audio Output
Composite Audio Output / Input
Hi-Fi Stereo Headphone Output
Built-In Stereo Speakers
Special Features
Multi-Language Audio Playback
Multi-Language Subtitle Playback
Multi-Viewing Angle Playback
Multi-Aspect Ratio Playback: (4:3 Pan Scan, 4:3 Letterbox, 16:9 Widescreen)
Zoom/Shrink Playback (2X, 3X, 4X) / (1/2X, 1/3X, 1/4X)
Forward Search/Fast Forward Playback (2X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 16X, 32X)
Reverse Search/Fast Reverse Playback (2X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 16X, 32X)
Frame by Frame Playback
Shuffle/Program Playback
Input/Output Composite Video and Audio Playback
Parental Lock Control
Intellectual Upgrade Function
Screen Saver/Power Saving Function
Built-In Anti-Shock Circuit
Additional Specifications
NTSC Video System
Region 1
Dimensions: 1.19"H x 8.28"W x 5.84"D
Accessories Included
User Guide
Multi-Function Remote Control
120V AC Adaptor
High Capacity Rechargeable Lithium Battery (2hr movie playback / 4hr audio playback)
12V Car Adaptor
Video Cable (3.5mm to Male Composite)
Audio Cable (3.5mm to Male Composite
Amazon.com Product Description
Initial's IDM-830 portable DVD player lets you decide when the movie starts wherever you are--in the kitchen, on a plane, or in the comfort of your own bed. The IDM-830 has an 8-inch active matrix LCD screen and S-video and composite A/V outputs so you can connect it to your home theater system. In addition to playing DVD movies and CD audio, the IDM-830 is compatible with DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and Kodak Picture disc formats and MP3 and JPEG digital file formats.
It features two built-in stereo speakers and a headphone jack, and it also provides Dolby Digital and DTS compatibility and an optical digital audio output. The IDM-830 features multi-aspect ratio playback capability (4:3 pan/scan, 4:3 letterbox, and 16:9 widescreen) and multi-angle viewing capability. It has a unique features that can zoom multimedia playback 2x, 3x, or 4x the original size (or shrink it by 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 the size). Other DVD playback features include frame by frame, shuffle/program, and reverse/forward speeds up to 32x. It's powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (with 2-hour video playback or 4-hour audio playback) or the AC adapter.
What's in the Box Initial IDM-830, lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, remote control, 12-volt car adapter, video cable, audio cable and printed operating instructions.
This review is from: Initial IDM-830 8-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics)
I purchased this item in Albuquerque. I played a DVD in my hotel room and discovered that after about 30 minutes, multiple white bars appeared at the top of the screen. I took it back to Circuit City and looked at 4 other identical players and they were all defective. I tried different DVD's and the same problem occurred. I took my original unit home to Kansas City and took it to Circuit City there and tested another Initial player and had the same problem. I ended up buying the new 7" Sony. It was $200 more. Sometimes you get what you pay for.
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This review is from: Initial IDM-830 8-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics)
I've had this unit for about 2 months now and have never experienced the problems I've read on this site. What I like about the player is how light and portable it is..Not only can you use it in your car while traveling but you can move it to your other TVs in your house and hook up to the audio video input on your sets and your're ready to roll!! The picture is amazingly sharp compared to some of the other players I have seen and the screen is designed for widescreen DVDs..in other words the film fits perfectly in the screen!
It comes with a car adaptor and a really nice and thin remote control that works wonderfully! I highly recommend this unit!!
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This review is from: Initial IDM-830 8-Inch Portable DVD Player (Electronics)
We bought this product before Thanksgiving. It worked OK at times, but would get a bar across the screen at other times. We exchanged it for the same model. The second one didn't work at all. The DVD cover would not lock, ran loud and could not play the movie. We are returning it and looking for a different brand.
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